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Agilent Technologies E444xA Option H26User’s and Service Guide

1-2 Chapter 1 OverviewDescription-Description The Agilent Technologies E444xA Option H26 consists of a high band preamp with a nominal gain of 27 dB a

Chapter 1 1-3OverviewDescriptionIf the instrument preamp is “ON” and sweeping from below 3 GHz to above 3 GHz, the instrument will automatically switc

1-4 Chapter 1 OverviewCharacteristics-CharacteristicsCAUTIONThe Damage Level is reduced to +20 dBm when the Option H26 is enabled.Table 1-2 Option H2

Chapter 1 1-5OverviewCharacteristicsMaximum Input LevelThe maximum allowable input level without damage is +20 dBm when the preamp is on. The input le

1-6 Chapter 1 OverviewCharacteristics-VSWRThe VSWR graphs show the nominal instrument VSWR from 3 GHz to 26.5 GHz for the E4440A (see Figure 1-2), and

Chapter 1 1-7OverviewCharacteristicsDisplayed Average Noise Level (Preamp Off)Due to the additional length of RF cable, and insertion loss of the RF s

1-8 Chapter 1 OverviewCharacteristics-Noise Figure Measurement Personality and Option H26This section provides nominal performance information for the

Chapter 1 1-9OverviewCharacteristicsa. The Special Option H26 preamp can reduce the total NF measurement uncertainty substan-tially above 3 GHz becaus

1-10 Chapter 1 OverviewCharacteristics-Nominal values of Noise Figure are given in Figure 1-4 and Figure 1-5.Figure 1-4 Nominal E4440A Instrument Noi

Chapter 1 1-11OverviewCharacteristicsPreamp ON:Computed Measurement NF Uncertainty vs. DUT Gain, > 3 GHz (Non-warranted Frequency Range)Assumptions

1-12 Chapter 1 OverviewPerformance Verification-Performance VerificationTo verify the performance of the E444xA Option H26, refer to Figure 1-7. In th

Chapter 1 1-13OverviewBlock DiagramBlock DiagramRefer to Figure 1-8. The preamp and high frequency transfer switch are located between the first atten

1-14 Chapter 1 OverviewReplaceable Parts-Replaceable PartsTable 1-6 E4440A, E4443A, and E4445A Option H26 Replaceable PartsDescriptionAgilent Part Nu

Chapter 1 1-15OverviewReplaceable PartsTable 1-7 E4446A, and E4448A Option H26 Replaceable PartsDescriptionAgilent Part NumberQuantityMicrowave ampli

1-16 Chapter 1 OverviewContacting Agilent-Contacting AgilentBy internet, phone, or fax, get assistance with all your test and measurement needs.This i

2 Example Measurements

2-2 Chapter 2 Example MeasurementsWhat is in This ChapterWhat is in This Chapter This chapter demonstrates analog and digital analyzer measurements wi

Chapter 2 2-3Example MeasurementsEquipment for Test Set-upsEquipment for Test Set-upsUse the following equipment to set-up the Option H26 for an analo

2-4 Chapter 2 Example MeasurementsEquipment for Test Set-upsAnalog Test Set-upUsing the Agilent Technologies E444xA Option H26 will allow the user to

Chapter 2 2-5Example MeasurementsEquipment for Test Set-upsIn the example, a low amplitude, 26 GHz signal is generated with the Agilent 83650B. The am

Agilent TechnologiesE444xA Option H26User’s and Service GuideThis guide applies to firmware revision A.06.01 or greaterUse this manual with the follow

2-6 Chapter 2 Example MeasurementsEquipment for Test Set-upsDigital Test Set-upUsing the Agilent Technologies E444xA Option H26 will allow the user to

Chapter 2 2-7Example MeasurementsEquipment for Test Set-upsThis produced the multi-tone signal as shown in Figure 2-5, “Digital Input Signal with Prea

2-8 Chapter 2 Example MeasurementsEquipment for Test Set-ups

3 User Interface

3-2 Chapter 3 User InterfaceWhat is in This ChapterWhat is in This Chapter This chapter provides instructions on using the preamp via the front panel,

Chapter 3 3-3User InterfaceFront Panel Key SelectFront Panel Key SelectAMPLITUDE Y ScaleActivates the reference level function and accesses the amplit

3-4 Chapter 3 User InterfaceGPIB Control of Preamp GainGPIB Control of Preamp GainThe following SCPI commands apply to the Agilent E444xA Option 1DS a

Chapter 3 3-5User InterfaceFlatness Compensation TableFlatness Compensation TableThe following sections will cover the following:• “Accessing the Flat

3-6 Chapter 3 User InterfaceFlatness Compensation TablePreamp Compensation Table Command InterfaceThe following command turns on or off the correction

Chapter 3 3-7User InterfaceFlatness Compensation TableRecreating the Flatness Correction TableThis section is provided in the event that both the disk

ii Warranty StatementTHE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDITION

3-8 Chapter 3 User InterfaceFlatness Compensation Table4. Turn off the corrections on the PSA.[AMPLITUDE] > More 1 of 3 > Corrections > Apply

Chapter 3 3-9User InterfaceFlatness Compensation TableEntering the Flatness Correction DataTo manually enter these recorded values into the PSA instru

3-10 Chapter 3 User InterfaceFlatness Compensation Table

4 Appendix

4-2 Chapter 4 AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification-DANL Manual Performance VerificationThe Displayed Average Noise Level manual performance ve

Chapter 4 4-3AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification5. Press Single and wait for 100 averages.6. Press Display, Display Line, On.7. Scroll the di

4-4 Chapter 4 AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification-12.Press Single and wait for 100 averages.13.Press Display, Display Line, On.14.Scroll the

Chapter 4 4-5AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification19.Repeat step 12 through step 15 for all frequencies listed in Table 4-4.20.Record the resul

4-6 Chapter 4 AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification-22.Record the results of Table 4-5 in the test record table for your model instrument later

Chapter 4 4-7AppendixDANL Manual Performance VerificationTable 4-7 Model Number Verification Test Record Model Number Table NumberE4440A Table 4-9 on

iiiDefinitions• Specifications describe the performance of parameters covered by the product warranty (temperature - 0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise no

4-8 Chapter 4 AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification-Table 4-8 Agilent E444xA Performance Verification Test RecordAgilent Technologies Address:

Chapter 4 4-9AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification20 dB Fixed Attenuator ___________ ___________ ___________Directional Bridge ___________ ____

4-10 Chapter 4 AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification-Table 4-9 Agilent E4440A Performance Verification Test RecordAgilent TechnologiesModel E4

Chapter 4 4-11AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification 2.6 GHz (23)________ –152 dBm ±0.07 dB 3.0 GHz (24)________ –152 dBm ±0.0

4-12 Chapter 4 AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification- 25.0 GHz (48)________ –141 dBm ±0.07 dB 26.4 GHz (49)________ –141 dBm

Chapter 4 4-13AppendixDANL Manual Performance VerificationTable 4-10 Agilent E4443A Performance Verification Test RecordAgilent TechnologiesModel E44

4-14 Chapter 4 AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification- 2.6 GHz (23)________ –152 dBm ±0.07 dB 3.0 GHz (24)________ –152 dBm ±0

Chapter 4 4-15AppendixDANL Manual Performance VerificationTable 4-11 Agilent E4445A Performance Verification Test RecordAgilent TechnologiesModel E44

4-16 Chapter 4 AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification- 2.6 GHz (23)________ –152 dBm ±0.07 dB 3.0 GHz (24)________ –152 dBm ±0

Chapter 4 4-17AppendixDANL Manual Performance VerificationTable 4-12 Agilent E4446A Performance Verification Test RecordAgilent TechnologiesModel E44

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4-18 Chapter 4 AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification- 3.0 GHz (24)________ –151 dBm ±0.07 dB 3.1 GHz (25)________ –150 dBm ±0

Chapter 4 4-19AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification 28.0 GHz (51)________ –140 dBm ±0.07 dB 29.0 GHz (52)________ –140 dBm ±0

4-20 Chapter 4 AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification-Table 4-13 Agilent E4448A Performance Verification Test RecordAgilent TechnologiesModel E

Chapter 4 4-21AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification 3.0 GHz (24)________ –151 dBm ±0.07 dB 3.1 GHz (25)________ –150 dBm ±0.0

4-22 Chapter 4 AppendixDANL Manual Performance Verification- 28.0 GHz (51)________ –140 dBm ±0.07 dB 29.0 GHz (52)________ –140 dBm

Aamplitude y scale 3-3analog example 2-5analog test setup 2-4Bblock diagram 1-13Ccharacteristics 1-4DDANL 1-4, 1-7manual verification 4-2description

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1 Overview