WCA230A & WCA280A
Portable Wireless Communication Analyzers
071-1257-00
This document applies to firmware version 1.2
and above.
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If a product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix,
at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the
warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid.
Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the
Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any
other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting
from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair
damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction
caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other
products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO
REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO
THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE
OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Symbols and Terms
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Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
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General Safety Summary
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, and
then disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
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Preface
Manual Structure
This is the service manual for the WCA230A and WCA280A Portable Wireless
Communication Analyzers. The manual contains information needed to service
the analyzer to the module level.
This manual is divided into sections, such as Specifications and Theory of
Operation. Further, some sections are divided into subsections, such as
Product Description and Removal and Installation Procedures.
Sections containing procedures also contain introductions to those procedures.
Be sure to read these introductions because they provide information needed to
do the service correctly and efficiently. The manual section name and a brief
description of each is given below.
HSpecifications contains a description of the analyzer and the applicable
characteristics.
HOperating Information includes general information and operating instruc-
tions.
HTheory of Operation contains circuit descriptions that support service to the
module level.
HPerformance Verification contains procedures for confirming that the
analyzer functions properly and meets warranted limits.
HAdjustment Procedures contains procedures for adjusting the analyzer to
meet warranted limits.
HMaintenance contains information and procedures for performing preventive
and corrective maintenance of the analyzer. These instructions include
cleaning, module removal and installation, and fault isolation to the module.
HOptions contains information on servicing factory-installed options.
HElectrical Parts List contains a statement referring you to Mechanical Parts
List, where both electrical and mechanical modules are listed.
HDiagrams contains a block diagram and an interconnection diagram.
HMechanical Parts List includes a table of all replaceable modules, their
descriptions, and their Tektronix part numbers.
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Manual Conventions
This manual uses certain conventions that you should become familiar with.
Some sections of the manual contain procedures for you to perform. To keep
those instructions clear and consistent, this manual uses the following conventions:
HNames of front panel controls and menus appear in the same case (initial
capitals, all uppercase, etc.) in the manual as is used on the analyzer front
panel and menus. Front panel names are all upper-case letters; for example,
SPAN, TRIG, and SELECT.
HInstruction steps are numbered unless there is only one step.
Modules
Safety
Throughout this manual, any replaceable component, assembly, or part of the
analyzer is referred to generically as a module. In general, a module is an
assembly (like a circuit board), rather than a component (like a resistor or an
integrated circuit). Sometimes a single component is a module; for example, the
chassis of the analyzer is a module.
Symbols and terms related to safety appear in the Safety Summary near the
beginning of this manual.
Finding Other Information
Other documentation for the WCA230A and WCA280A analyzers includes:
HThe WCA230A and WCA280A User Manual contains a tutorial to quickly
HThe WCA230A and WCA280A Programmer Manual explains how to use the
describe how to operate the analyzer. It also includes an in-depth discussion
on how to more completely use the analyzer features.
GPIB interface to remotely control the analyzer.
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Contacting Tektronix
Preface
Phone1-800-833-9200*
AddressTektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web sitewww.tektronix.com
Sales support1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
Service support1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Technical supportEmail: techsupport@tektronix.com
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
*This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a
voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the
Tektronix web site for a list of offices.
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Introduction
This manual contains information needed to properly service the WCA230A and
WCA280A Portable Wireless Communication Analyzers as well as general
information critical to safe and effective servicing.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the analyzer, consider the following
before attempting service:
HThe procedures in this manual should be performed only by a qualified
service person.
HRead the General Safety Summary and the Service Safety Summary,
beginning on page xi.
HRead Preparation for Use in section 2, Operating Information.
When using this manual for servicing, be sure to follow all warnings, cautions,
and notes.
Performance Check Interval
Strategy for Servicing
Generally, the performance check described in section 4, Performance Verification, should be done every 12 months. In addition, performance check is
recommended after module replacement.
If the analyzer does not meet performance criteria, repair is necessary.
Throughout this manual, the term “module” refers to any field-replaceable
component, assembly, or part of the analyzer.
This manual contains all the information needed for periodic maintenance of the
analyzer. (Examples of such information are procedures for checking performance.)
Further, it contains all information for corrective maintenance down to the
module level. To isolate a failure to a module, use the fault isolation procedures
found in Troubleshooting, part of section 6, Maintenance. To remove and replace
any failed module, follow the instructions in Removal and Installation Proce-dures, also part of section 6. After isolating a faulty module, replace it with a
fully-tested module obtained from the factory. Section 10, Mechanical PartsList, contains part number and ordering information for all replaceable modules.
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Specifications
Product Overview
The WCA230A and the WCA280A are portable wireless communication
analyzers capable of real-time spectrum analysis and modulated-signal analysis.
The analyzers enable transmitter characteristic evaluation required for mobile
communication systems. Large capacity memory that collects data up to 2.5
seconds W-CDMA is standard, ensuring accurate collection and analysis of super
frame signals defined in the 3GPP standard.
Features
H Measurement frequency range:
H Measurement span: 100 Hz to 3 GHz
H Real-time analysis
H Frequency counter: maximum resolution of ±1.2 Hz
DC to 3 GHz for WCA230A, DC to 8 GHz for WCA280A
Vector span: 15 MHz
H Spectrum analysis: power, ACPR, C/N, OBW, EBW
H Analog modulation analysis: AM, PM, FM
H Digital modulation analysis (maximum span of 15 MHz):
constellation, eye diagram, symbol table, EVM
H Time characteristic analysis
H Ability to display eight types of analysis results:
H Spectrum display (frequency vs. power)
H Spectrogram display (frequency vs. time vs. power)
H Analog demodulation display (time vs. modulation factor, phase or freq.)
H Constellation/vector display (digital modulation)
H Eye diagram display
H Symbol table display
H EVM analysis display (IS-95 standard)
H Time characteristic analysis display (IS-95 standard)
H 8.4 inch TFT color display and sturdy cabinet
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Product Overview
Application
The WCA230A and the WCA280A can perform real-time analysis for the
following purposes:
H Research and development of second and third generation communication
instruments: 3GPP, W-CDMA, GSM, IS-95, T-53, PDC
H Research and development of Bluetooth communication instruments
H Digital modulation analysis
H Analog modulation analysis
H Power measurement: power, noise, ACP, C/N, occupied band width
H Variation analysis of PLL frequency:
H Jitter in reference oscillator circuits of mobile phones
H Localization of radio equipment
H Hard disk readout jitter
H Analysis of momentary noise: mixed noise measurement, EMI measurement
H Multi-path measurement: measurement of electric wave environment
H Electric wave interference: radar interference
H Electric wave analysis: analysis of electric waves form foreign countries
Difference between WCA230A and WCA280A
The WCA230A and the WCA280A have the same functions except for their
measurement frequency ranges:
WCA230ADC to 3 GHz. . . . . . . . .
WCA280ADC to 8 GHz. . . . . . . . .
Descriptions in this manual apply to both the WCA230A and the WCA280A
unless otherwise noted.
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RealĆTime Analysis
Product Overview
This section explains real-time analysis with the comparison of conventional
swept spectrum analyzer and real-time spectrum analyzer.
Conventional Swept
Spectrum Analyzer
Figure 1–1 is a block diagram of the conventional swept spectrum analyzer.
There are two RF input signals in this example. The RF signal is converted to IF
(intermediate frequency) by the swept local oscillator. IF output goes through a
band-pass filter, where resolution of the spectrum analyzer is defined.
RF input
F
Mixer
Resolution
Local
oscillator
filter
Detector
Display
F
Figure 1-1: Concept of the swept spectrum analyzer
The filter is swept from F
start
to F
. See Figure 1–2. Only signals within the
stop
filter bandwidth are observed at one point in time. Signal A is detected first and
then signal B is detected and displayed.
NOTE. An intermittent signal, such as a burst phenomenon, will not be detected
unless it is present at the exact moment that the filter is being swept past it.
F
start
Figure 1-2: Sweep of resolution filter
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Sweep
AB
F
stop
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Product Overview
RealĆTime Spectrum
Analyzer
The real-time spectrum analyzer is conceptually equipped with a series of
band-pass filters as shown in Figure 1–3. Signals passing through those filters
are concurrently observed and recorded continuously. Signals A and B are
concurrently acquired and displayed as shown in Figure 1–4.
Resolution
filter 1
FF
RF input
Resolution
filter 2
Resolution
filter 3
Resolution
filter N
Detector 1
Detector 2
Display
Detector 3
Detector N
Figure 1-3: Concept of the realĆtime spectrum analyzer
Concurrent acquisition
AB
F
start
Figure 1-4: Concurrent acquisition
F
stop
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Product Overview
The method actually used to concurrently acquire signals in a certain frequency
range is not band-pass filters, but FFT (Fast Fourier Transformation). The
WCA230A or WCA280A first acquires a series of frames of data in the time
domain, as shown in Figure 1–5, and then performs the FFT process for each
frame. This method enables continuous analysis of spectra and ensures the
capture of real-time phenomenon such as the W-CDMA burst signal. The
WCA230A and WCA280A are equipped with a 51.2 MHz A/D converter to
analyze the spectrum by single scanning for spans up to 15 MHz.
Time
Frame
FFF
FF
Figure 1-5: Frame acquisition
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Product Overview
Architecture
Figure 1–6 shows the block diagram of the signal processing system.
RF input
Option
3 GHz / 8 GHz
down converter
External trigger inputTrigger detection
Q input
I Input
IF sampling
A/D converter
(optional)
IF sampling
A/D converter
Memory controller
Digital
down converter
FFT
Extended trigger
(optional)
Data memory
64 MB (standard)
256 MB (optional)
Local bus
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Display
Mass Storage
Devices
Figure 1-6: Block diagram
HDD
FDD
PCI bridge
Windows
board PC
USB
LAN
GPIB
VGA
Front panel key
External interface
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