Atec Agilent-83557A, Agilent-83558A User Manual
High performance in a small
package
Utilize the Agilent Technologies
83557A/83558A mm-wave source
modules to obtain high power, high
quality signals covering the full waveguide bands of 50 to 75 GHz (V band)
and 75 to 110 GHz (W band). These
efficient frequency multipliers translate a 50 mW (+17 dBm) microwave
signal (12.5 to 18.75 GHz) to a mmwave signal at a very low cost compared to other alternatives. With
their reliable, solid state design, these
modules are small and lightweight
and can be operated remotely from
the driving source to better accomodate your measurement setup needs.
High output power
With >+2 dBm to 75 GHz and >-1 dBm
to 110 GHz, these mm-wave source
modules can be used as LO’s in mixer
measurements and provide additional
dynamic range for insertion loss/gain
measurements. The output power is
leveled to provide level control and
improved source match at the device
under test. Additionally, the output
power level can be read from the front
of the source, or on the 8349B amplifier, depending on your configuration.
Spectral purity
The 83557A/83558A source modules
offer harmonic and sub-harmonic
suppression of <-20 dBc when used
with low harmonic sources like the
8360 series synthesized sweeper, the
8673C/D synthesized signal generators,
or the standard 8350B/83550A sweep
oscillator. In many mm-wave measurements, low harmonics are important
to achieve greater measurement accuracy and increased dynamic range.
Dedicated sources simplify
connections
Use the 83623A synthesized sweeper
or the 8350B/83550A sweep oscillator
to drive these source modules directly
without requiring an external amplifier.
With a dedicated source module
interface, these sources display both
the frequency and the power level at
the module’s output. Or, choose from
a wide range of sources to drive the
source modules using an 8349B
microwave amplifier. The 8350B
sweep oscillator makes an excellent,
low-cost, swept source. For increased
frequency accuracy and stability, use
the 8360 series synthesized sweepers,
the 8340/41 series synthesized sweepers, or the 8673 series synthesized
signal generators.
Swept V/W band network analysis
With the 8757 scalar network analyzer,
or the 8510 vector network analyzer,
complete V and W band measurement
systems can be configured using the
8350B, 8360 series, or 8340B/8341B
microwave sweepers and the mm-wave
source modules. Using the 8757,
simultaneous scalar reflection and
transmission measurements can be
made in waveguide. With the 8510,
full S-parameter measurements can
be made using two microwave sources
and the 83557A/83558A mm-wave
modules.
Agilent 83557A/83558A
50 to 75 GHz/75 to 110 GHz
mm-Wave Source Modules
Typical maximum leveled output power for
V and W band mm-wave source modules
)
4
3
83557A
2
83623A
Synthesized Sweeper
8350/83550A
Sweep Oscillator
or
8349B
Microwave Amplifier
8360 8350B/8359X
8340B/8341B 8673B/C/D/G/H
Microwave Sources
83557A
mm-Wave
Source Module
50-75 GHz
or
83558A
mm-Wave
Source Module
75-110 GHz
1
Power (dBm)
0
–1
50 75 110
Frequency (GHz
83558A
2
Specifications
Specifications describe the instrument’s warranted performance over the temperature range 0° to 55°C (except where
noted). Supplemental characteristics are intended to provide information useful in applying the instrument by giving
typical but non-warranted performance parameters. These are denoted as “typical,” “nominal,” or “approximately.”
8350B/83550A or
8350B/83592C/95C 8341B Opt. 003
1
8673C/D
1
Agilent 83557A 50-75 GHz 8349B 83623A or 83624A 8349B 8349B
Leveled Power Range (25 ± 5 °C) –5 to +2 dBm –5 to +3 dBm –5 to +2 dBm –5 to +2 dBm
Unleveled (Opt. 001) –5 to +4 dBm –5 to +4 dBm –5 to +4 dBm –5 to +4 dBm
Power Level Accuracy (25 ± 5 °C) ±2.5 dB ±2.0 dB ±2.5 dB ±2.5 dB
Power Flatness (Max Leveled Power) ±2.0 dB ±1.5 dB ±2.0 dB ±2.0 dB
Source Output SWR
Leveled 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Unleveled (Typically) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Spurious Signals
2
–20 dBc –20 dBc –20 dBc –20 dBc
8350B/83550A or
8350B/83592C/95C 8341B Opt. 003
1
8673C/D
1
Agilent 83558A 75-110 GHz 8349B 83623A or 83624A 8349B 8349B
Leveled Power Range (25 ± 5 °C) –5 to –1 dBm –5 to 0 dBm –5 to –1 dBm –5 to –1 dBm
Unleveled (Opt. 001) –5 to +1 dBm –5 to +1 dBm –5 to +1 dBm –5 to +1 dBm
Power Level Accuracy (25 ± 5 °C) ±2.5 dB ±2.0 dB ±2.5 dB ±2.5 dB
Power Flatness (Max Leveled Power) ±2.0 dB ±1.5 dB ±2.0 dB ±2.0 dB
Source Output SWR
Leveled 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Unleveled (Typically) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Spurious Signals –20 dBc –20 dBc –20 dBc –20 dBc
Common Specifications
Frequency Accuracy, Resoluton, and Stability 4 (83557A) or 6 (83558A) times the frequency accuracy, resolution, and stability of the input signal.
Accuracy is the same as the time base for synthesized sources.
External Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio >80 dB >80 dB >80 dB >80 dB
(>60 dB for 83550A)
Rise/Fall Time (Typically) 10 ns 50 ns 50 ns 40 ns
(25 ns for 83550A)
Min Leveled RF Pulse Width (Typically) 1 µs 1 µs 1 µs 1 µs
Amplitude Modulation
Rate (3 dB BW) (Typically) DC – 100 kHz DC – 250 kHz DC – 100 kHz DC – 100 kHz
Sensitivity (Typically) 1 dB/V (100%/V, for synthesized sources)
1. Specifications apply for low harmonic sources only. The standard 8340B/8341B and the 8673B/G/H also provide the same source capabilities except the spurious output of the
modules is at 0 dBc.
2. Expressed in dB relative to the carrier (dBc)
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