Keysight 11636A Operating And Service Manual

Keysight 11636A
50 Ohm Type-N Power Divider
DC to 18 GHz

Operating and
Service Manual

Notices

CAUTION

WARNING

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© Keysight Technologies 2014 - 2019
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Manual Part Number

11636-90004

Edition

Edition 2, January 17, 2019

Printed in:

Printed in Malaysia

Published by:

Keysight Technologies
Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone,
11900 Penang, Malaysia

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understood and met.

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Safety Symbols

The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation indicate precautions which
must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument.

When you see this symbol on your instrument,
you should refer to the instrument’s

instruction manual for important information.

This symbol indicates hazardous voltages.

The laser radiation symbol is marked on products
that have a laser output.

This symbol indicates that the power line switch
is ON.

Regulatory Markings

The CE mark is a registered trademark of the
European Community. This CE mark shows that
the product complies with all the relevant
European Legal Directives.

This text indicates that the instrument is an
Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A
product (CISPER 11, Clause 4).

This symbol indicates that the instrument
requires alternating current (ac) input.

This symbol indicates that the power line switch
is OFF or in STANDBY position.

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the
Canadian Standards Association.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirement. This affixed product label
indicates that you must not discard this electrical or electronic product in domestic household
waste.

Product category:

With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this instrument is classified
as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product.

The affixed product label is as shown below.

Do not dispose in domestic household waste.

To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Keysight Service Center, or visit http://

about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml for more information.

Sales and Technical Support

To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on the following
Keysight websites:

– www.keysight.com/find/mta

(product-specific information and support, software and documentation updates)

– www.keysight.com/find/assist

(worldwide contact information for repair and service)

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Table of Contents

Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Regulatory Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Product category: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Sales and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Equipment and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cleaning Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Contacting Keysight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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List of Figures

Figure 1 Tracking between output ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Figure 2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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List of Tables

Table 1 Type-N adapters available from Keysight Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Table 2 Equipment and supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Introduction

From DC to 18 GHz, the 11636A provides excellent output power symmetry between the two
output ports. Low temperature and power coefficients ensure attenuation stability. Each power
divider is calibrated at four frequencies, and this data is provided on a sticker that is permanently
attached to the unit.

Stable interface dimensions, which ensure long life and a high repeatability of insertion loss, are
provided by injection molded interface connector insulators that maintain concentricity.

Any port may be used as an input, as the 11636A provides a symmetrical 6 dB division. The 11636A
can be used as a power combiner. When signals are input at two of the ports, the sum of the two
appears at the third.

Specifications

Maximum input power: 1.0 W CW, 1 kW peak (5 msec pulse width)

Frequency range: DC to 18 GHz

Input/output SWR:

– DC to 10.0 GHz:

~1.25

– 10.0 GHz to 26.5 GHz:

Tracking between output ports:

Frequency range (GHz) Tracking (dB)

DC to 4.0 0.2

4.0 to 10.0 0.4

10.0 to 18.0 0.5

Figure 1 Tracking between output ports

Calibration data: insertion loss at DC, 6.0, 12.0 and 18.0 GHz (data is supplied on a permanently
attached sticker).

Number of ports: three

Connectors: one type-N male, two type-N female

~1.35

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Dimensions:

NOTE:
Dimensions are
given in (cm) inches
and are maximum
unless otherwise
specified

Figure 2 Dimensions

Dimension A Dimension B Dimension C Dimension D

(1.96) 0.77 (4.45) 1.75 (1.75) 0.69 (4.17) 1.64

Nominal insertion loss (Input to one output port): 6.0 dB (-0.2 dB, +1.2 dB maximum to 10.0 GHz;
+1.5 dB maximum to 18.0 GHz)

Adjustments

Service

Typical phase tracking:

Power coefficient: <0.005 dB/dB/W

Temperature coefficient: <0.0004 dB/dB/

The 11636A power divider requires no electrical or mechanical adjustments.

The circuit elements of the 11636A are split into three identical channels. A malfunction will usually
occur in only one channel and can be verified by moving the connection to another channel of the
divider.

An ohmmeter can be used to check the continuity of the inner conductor connections. The
resistance from either output center conductor to the input center conductor should be 33.3 ohms
+/– 2 ohms.

There are no replaceable components for the power divider. A worn or damaged power divider
must be replaced in whole.

\2° between output ports.

°C

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Table 1 Type-N adapters available from Keysight Technologies

Description Part number

Type-N (m) to 3.5 mm (m) 1250-1743

Type-N (m) to 3.5 mm (f) 1250-1744

Type-N (f) to 3.5 mm (f) 1250-1745

Type-N (f) to 3.5 mm (m) 1250-1750

Type-N (m) to 2.4 mm (m) 11903A

Type-N (f) to 2.4 mm (f) 11903B

Type-N (f) to 2.4 mm (m) 11903C

Type-N (m) to 2.4 mm (f) 11903D

Equipment and Supplies

The following equipment and supplies are required for the maintenance and use of, but are not
supplied with, your 11636A power divider.

Table 2 Equipment and supplies

Item Part number

Type-N gage set (part of the 85032F calibration kit) 85054-60059

Torque wrench, 3/4”, 136 N-cm (12 in-lb) 8710-1766

Document: connector care for RF and microwave coaxial connectors 08510-90064

Cleaning Connectors

For information on cleaning connectors, refer to the Connector Care for RF and Microwave Coaxial
Connectors document. It can be viewed online by searching for part number 08510-90064 at

www.keysight.com.

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Contacting Keysight

NOTE

Assistance with test and measurement needs and information on finding a local Keysight office are

available on the Web at:

www.keysight.com/find/assist

In any correspondence or telephone conversation, refer to the Keysight product by its model
number and full serial number. With this information, the Keysight representative can determine
whether your product is still within its warranty period.

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This information is subject to change
without notice. Always refer to the
Keysight website for the latest
revision.

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Edition 2, January 17, 2019

Printed in Malaysia

*11636-90004*

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