Atec Agilent-E8362C User Manual

Agilent PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers

Configuration Guide

PNA E8362C 10 MHz to 20 GHz PNA E8363C 10 MHz to 40 GHz PNA E8364C 10 MHz to 50 GHz PNA E8361C 10 MHz to 67 GHz

This guide describes standard configurations, for the PNA (E836xC) Series microwave network analyzers. This guide should be used with the Agilent PNA family data sheets for a complete description of these analyzers.

For applications, measurement accessories, and general accessories please see Agilent PNA Family Network Analyzers Configuration Guide, part number 5990-7745EN.

Agilent offers the following options for all PNA family network analyzers

Certification options

□ Commercial calibration certification with test data (Option UK6)

Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufacturer’s published specifications. Includes calibration label, calibration certificate, and data report. Conforms to ISO 9001.

□ ISO 17025 compliant calibration (Option 1A7)

Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufacturer’s published specifications. Includes calibration label, ISO 17025 calibration certificate, and data report, measurement uncertainties and guardbands on all customer specifications. Conforms to ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.

□ ANSI Z540 compliant calibration (Option A6J)

Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufacturer’s published specifications. Includes pre- and post-adjustment data with measurement uncertainty information compliant to the ANSI/NCSL Z540 standard.

Warranty and service

1-, 3-, and 5-year warranty and service plans are available at the time of instrument purchase. Standard warranty is 1 year.

Documentation

The PNA Series instruments are equipped with an Online Help system available within the instrument in the following languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, and French. Service guides and the Online Help system are available on the web:

www.na.tm.agilent.com/pna

Calibration Software Licenses

□ Perpetual license for built-in performance test software for

Agilent inclusive cal (Option 897)

Adds built-in performance testing and calibration software for self-maintainers. Requires additional equipment. See the analyzer’s Service Guide for more information on equipment required.

□ Perpetual license for built-in performance test software for

Standards compliant cal (Option 898)

Adds built-in performance testing and calibration software for self-maintainers. Requires additional equipment. See the analyzer’s Service Guide for more information on equipment required.

PNA Series Network Analyzer

E8362C 10 MHz to 20 GHz E8363C 10 MHz to 40 GHz E8364C 10 MHz to 50 GHz E8361C 10 MHz to 67 GHz

Option configurations

To add options to a product, order the corresponding item number.

Description For E8362C For E8363C For E8364C For E8361C Additional information Test set

Option 014 Configurable test set E8362C-014 E8363C-014 E8364C-014 E8361C-014

Power configuration

Option UNL Extended power range E8362C-UNL E8363C-UNL E8364C-UNL E8361C-UNL Only E8361C requires 014 and bias-tees

Option 016 Add receiver attenuators E8362C-016 E8363C-016 E8364C-016 E8361C-016 Requires UNL (only E8361C also

Option H851 High-power configuration E8362CH85 E8363CH85 E8364CH85 Includes 014, 016, UNL2, 080, 081

Measurement applications

Option 010 Time-domain capability E8362C-010 E8363C-010 E8364C-010 E8361C-010 Option 080 Frequency offset E8362C-080 E8363C-080 E8364C-080 E8361C-080 Requires 014 (E8361C only, 081 required if UNL is also purchased)

Option 081 Reference receiver switch E8362C-081 E8363C-081 E8364C-081 requires UNL) Option 082 Scalar-calibrated E8362C-082 E8363C-082 E8364C-082 E8361C-082 Requires 014, 080 converter measurements

Option 083 Vector- and scalar-calibrated E8362C-083 E8363C-083 E8364C-083 E8361C-083 Requires 014, 080, 081(only E8361C converter measurements also requires UNL)

Option 084 Option 550 Option 551

Pulse, antenna, mm-wave

Option H08 Pulsed-RF measurement E8362C-H08 E8363C-H08 E8364C-H08 E8361C-H08 Requires 014, 080 (Option H11 capabili ty recommended) Option H11 pulsed-RF and mm-wave measurements)

Accessories

Option 1CM Rack mount kit for use E8362C-1CM E8363C-1CM E8364C-1CM E8361C-1CM without handles Option 1CP Rack mount kit for use E8362C-1CP E8363C-1CP E8364C-1CP E8361C-1CP with handles

Calibration documentation

Option 1A7 ISO 17025 compliant E8362C-1A7 E8363C-1A7 E8364C-1A7 E8361C-1A7 calibration

Option UK6 Commercial calibration E8362C-UK6 E8363C-UK6 E8364C-UK6 E8361C-UK6 certificate with test data

Option A6J ANSI Z540 compliant E8362C-A6J E8363C-A6J E8364C-A6J E8361C-A6J calibration

Calibration software for self-maintainers

Option 897 performance test software for Agilent exclusive calibration

Option 8985

performance test software for standards compliant calibration

requires 014)

E8361C-081

Embedded LO measurements E8362C-084 E8363C-084 E8364C-084 E8361C-084 Requires 082 or 083

4-port measurement application

N-port capabilities E8362C-551 E8363C-551 E8364C-551 E8361C-551 Requires 014

IF access (for antenna, E8362C-H11 E8363C-H11 E8364C-H11 E8361C-H11 Requires 014, UNL, 080, and 081

Perpetual license of built-in

E8362C-550 E8363C-550 E8364C-550 E8361C-550 Requires 014

E8362C-897 E8363C-897 E8364C-897 E8361C-897

E8362C-898 E8363C-898 E8364C-898 E8361C-898

Requires 014, 080 (only E8361C also

1. Option H85 is ordered as a separate model, as indicated.

2. UNL up to 67 GHz does not include bias-tees. Only includes source attenuators.

3. Requires firmware A.07.05 and above, plus 1.1 GHz CPU board.

4. Option 550 is a subset of 551; therefore they cannot be ordered together. When ordering a test set, select an option to specify the appropriate interconnect jumper cable set between the analyzer and the test set.

5. Additional hardware required. Please refer to the analyzer’s Service Guide for required service test equipment.

PNA Series Network Analyzer

The microwave PNA Series instruments are integrated vector network analyzers equipped with a built-in S-parameter test set, synthesized source, a hard disk drive, USB interfaces, and an

8.4” LCD color touch screen display. The E8362C has 3.5 mm male 50-ohm test ports. The E8363C/64C have 2.4 mm male 50-ohm test ports. The E8361C has 1.85 mm male 50-ohm test ports. Included with each instrument is a mouse, keyboard (U.S.) and a 1-year return-to-Agilent service warranty.

Test set and power configuration options

□ Configurable test set (Option 014)

Provides six front panel access loops. Three access loops are for port one and three for port two. The loops provide access to the signal path between (a) the source output and the reference receiver, (b) the source output and directional coupler thru arm and (c) the coupled arm of the directional coupler and the port receiver. This option provides the capability to improve instrument sensitivity for measuring low-level signals, to reverse the directional coupler to achieve even more dynamic range or to add components and other peripheral instruments for a variety of measurement applications. (see PNA Series Microwave Data Sheet literature number 5989-7605EN for a basic block diagram)

□ Extended power range and bias-tees (Option UNL)

Adds two 60 dB step attenuators and two bias-tees to the E8362/3/4C. Adds two 50 dB step attenuators and two bias-tees to the E8361C. A step attenuator and bias-tee set is inserted between the source and test port one and another set between the source and test port two. (see PNA Series Microwave Data Sheet literature number 5989-7605EN for a basic block diagram)

□ Add receiver attenuators (Option 016)

An attenuator is added between each test port and its corresponding receiver. Two 35 dB step attenuators are added to the E8362/3/4C. Two 50 dB step attenuators are added to the E8361C (see PNA Series Microwave Data Sheet literature number 5989-7605EN for a basic block diagram).

□ High-power test set (Model E836xCH85)

This configuration combines options that are often necessary for high power measurements (UNL1, 014, 016, 080, 081). The only difference between ordering Option H85 versus a combination of the options listed above is the source attenuator option UNL. Standard UNL includes two source attenuators and two bias-tees. Option H85 includes the two source attenuators, but not the bias-tees, as the bias-tees are the power-limiting factor in the network analyzer test set. The maximum power at the test port is +43 dBm (< 20 GHz), and +40 dBm (> 20 GHz).

Option 080, frequency-offset mode, is included in Option H85 because it manages the phase-locking internally (instead of depending on the R1 receiver). So if you need to use external components in the path of the R1 receiver, it makes the measurements simpler and more robust.

Measurement applications

□ Time-domain capability (Option 010)

For viewing reflection and transmission responses in time or distance domain.

□ Frequency offset (Option 080)

This option enables the PNA Series microwave network analyzers to set the source frequency independently from where the receivers are tuned. This ability is important for two general classes of devices: mixers (and converters) and amplifiers. Option 080 provides a very basic user interface.

□ Reference receiver switch (Option 081)

Option 081 adds a solid-state internal RF transfer switch in the R1 reference-receiver path (see PNA Series Microwave Data Sheet literature number 5989-7605EN for a block diagram). The switch allows the instrument to easily switch between standard S-parameter (non-frequency-offset) measurements and frequency offset measurements such as relative phase or absolute group delay that require an external reference mixer. The user can set the switch manually or remotely, but it is best used with the frequency-converter application (Option 083), where it is controlled automatically during the vector-mixer calibration procedure and subsequent measurements.

□ Scalar-calibrated converter measurements (Option 082)

With a simple setup and calibration, this application provides the highest accuracy for conversion-loss (or gain) measurements by combining one-port and power-meter calibrations to remove mismatch errors. Option 080 required.

□ Vector- and scalar-calibrated converter measurements

(Option 083) This converter measurement adds an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface, advanced calibration choices that provide exceptional amplitude and phase accuracy, and control of external signal sources for use as local oscillators. Mixer calibration techniques include scalar-mixer calibration and vector-mixer calibration (requires Option 081). Finally, the frequency-converter application supports all of Agilent’s major signal source families.

□ Embedded LO Measurements (Option 084)

This option tunes the PNA receivers to the output frequency of the converter under test, without the need for access to internal LOs or a common reference signal. For converters with embed ded LOs, this option enables measurements of match-corrected conversion loss/gain (requires Option 082 or 083), and absolute group delay (requires Option 083).

1. UNL does not include bias-tees. Only includes source attenuators

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