
R&S
®
HA-Z24E
External Preamplifier
Manual
Manual
1178.6140.02 ─ 02
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This manual describes the following R&S ®HA-Z24E model:
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1331.6539.85
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Contents
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Contents
1 About the R&S HA-Z24E....................................................... 3
2 For Your Safety...................................................................... 4
3 Product Description.............................................................. 4
4 Retrieving the S-Parameters.................................................7
5 Measurement Setup with R&S HA-Z24E..............................9
6 Performance Test................................................................ 11
1 About the R&S HA-Z24E
The R&S HA-Z24E is an RF preamplifier with a specified frequency range from
1 GHz to 85 GHz with a nominal gain of 20 dB. It can be used up to 90 GHz
(overrange).
The R&S HA-Z24E allows you to measure signals from devices under test with
low output power, using measurement devices which feature a low sensitivity and
do not have a built-in RF preamplifier.
The R&S HA-Z24E is a stand-alone product which can be used with any kind of
test setup that provides two USB 2.0 host interfaces. The interfaces are used to
provide both the DC supply voltage and the control interface for the preamplifier
via a Y-shaped cable.
Each R&S HA-Z24E is characterized in the factory regarding both magnitude and
phase. The S-parameters measured in the factory up to 90 GHz are stored in the
internal EEPROM of the preamplifier. The S-parameters can be used to compensate the magnitude and phase characteristics of the preamplifier in the test setup.
The S-parameters can be read out of the preamplifier via USB into an S2P file,
which can then be used for the compensation algorithms. As soon as you connect
the R&S HA-Z24E to a power supply, the preamplifier is permanently on.

For Your Safety
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2 For Your Safety
The R&S HA-Z24E is designated for use in industrial, administrative, and laboratory environments. Use the R&S HA-Z24E only for its designated purpose.
Observe the safety and usage instructions in this manual and the supplied safety
brochure, as well as operating conditions and performance limits stated in the
data sheet. The "Basic Safety Instructions" are delivered with the R&S HA-Z24E
in different languages in print. The product documentation helps you use the
R&S HA-Z24E safely and efficiently. Keep the product documentation in a safe
place and pass it on to subsequent users.
3 Product Description
The R&S HA-Z24E is delivered in a transport case, together with the following
accessories:
1
2
3
4
Figure 3-1: R&S HA-Z24E in delivery case
1 = 1.00-mm adapter cable female to male
2 = Screwdriver to adjust the preamplifier's feet
3 = Y-shaped cable with one Lemosa 5-pole USB connector and two standard USB connectors
4 = Preamplifier unit