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Reference GuideAgilent Technologies8753ES and 8753ETNetwork AnalyzersPart Number 08753-90473Printed in USAJune 2002Supersedes February 2001© Copyright

1-28753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsDefinitionsDefinitionsAll specifications and characteristics apply over a 25 °C ±5 °C range (unless otherwis

4-24Menu MapsMenu Maps

5-15 Hardkey/Softkey Reference

5-2Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceKey ReferenceKey ReferenceThis chapter contains information on the following topics:• softkey and front-panel functions in

5-3Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceWhere to Look for More InformationWhere to Look for More InformationAdditional information about many of the topics discus

5-4Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer FunctionsAnalyzer FunctionsThis section contains an alphabetical listing of softkey and front-panel functions, an

5-5Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsgoes to the delta marker menu, which is used to read thedifference in values between the active marker a

5-6Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsselects the 85056K cal kit.selects the 2.92 mm cal kit model.selects the 85033C cal kit.selects the 8503

5-7Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functions2) adds a new frequency band to the Ripple Limit listwhich is indicated by the pointer >. The new fre

5-8Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsturns the plotter auto feed function on or off when in thedefine plot menu. It turns the printer auto fee

5-9Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsis used to access three different noise reductiontechniques: sweep-to-sweep averaging, display smoothing

1-38753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsCorrected System PerformanceCorrected System PerformanceThe specifications in this section apply for measur

5-10Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsdisplays the cutoff frequencies of the bandwidth usingmarkers on the data trace.turns bandpass filter ba

5-11Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsaccepts a power sensor calibration factor % for thesegment.brings up the segment modify menu and segmen

5-12Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsallows you to modify the characteristic impedance of thesystem for TRL/LRM calibration.leads to the cal

5-13Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsbrings up the printer color selection menu. The channel 4data trace default color is blue for color pri

5-14Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionswhen the parallel port is configured for GPIO, 8 outputbits can be controlled with this key. When this k

5-15Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsresumes a paused sequence.located under the key, is the standardsweep mode of the analyzer, in which t

5-16Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsdisplays both the current data and memory traces.specifies whether or not to store the error-corrected d

5-17Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsleads to the define print menu. This menu defines theprinter mode (monochrome or color) and the auto-feed

5-18Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsspecifies the number of the disk unit in the disk drive thatis to be accessed in an external disk store

5-19Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsfinishes one-port calibration (after all standards aremeasured) and turns error correction on.finishes tw

1-48753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsCorrected System PerformanceTable 1-2 7-mm Device Connector TypeNetwork Analyzer: 8753ES, Standard and Opt

5-20Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer FunctionsPower meter calibration occurs on each sweep. Eachmeasurement point is measured by the power meter,whic

5-21Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionssets the TTL output on TEST SEQ BNC or the test setinterconnect to normally high with a 10 microseconds

5-22Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsadds electrical delay to the input B reference plane for anyB input measurements including S-parameters

5-23Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionschanges the stimulus value of the fixed marker. Fixedmarker stimulus values can be different for the two

5-24Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsa calibration standard type.leads to the frequency offset menu (Option 089 only).switches the frequency

5-25Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functions(Option 010 only) turns gating on or off in time domainmode.(Option 010 only) allows you to specify the

5-26Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsselects the display graticule for color modification.(Option 002 only) leads to the harmonics menu. Meas

5-27Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsprompts the user to select a destination sequence position(SEQUENCE 1 through 6). When the value of the

5-28Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionskilo/milli (103 / 10−3)terminates the cal kit modification process, after allstandards are defined and al

5-29Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsturns limit testing on or off. When limit testing is on, thedata is compared with the defined limits at

1-58753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsCorrected System PerformanceTable 1-3 Type-N (50 Ω) Device Connector TypeNetwork Analyzer: 8753ES, Standar

5-30Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsprovides a tabular listing of all the measured data pointsand their current values, together with limit

5-31Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsleads to the LO menu. Allows you to configure the externalsource for frequency offset.shows the GPIB add

5-32Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsdisplays the logarithmic magnitude value and the phase ofthe active marker in Polar or Smith chart form

5-33Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionssets the lower limit value for the start of the segment in alimit line list. If an upper limit is speci

5-34Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsadjusts the electrical delay to balance the phase of theDUT. This is performed automatically, regardles

5-35Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsturns on marker 2 and makes it the active marker. Ifanother marker is present, that marker becomes inac

5-36Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsis used to:1) define the highest frequency at which a calibration kitstandard can be used during measure

5-37Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsis used to:1) define the lowest frequency at which a calibration kitstandard can be used during measurem

5-38Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsselects the module to be used in the ECal operation. Selectthe module according to frequency range and

5-39Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer FunctionsThe possible values that can be entered for number ofpoints are 3, 11, 26, 51, 101, 201, 401,801, and 1

1-68753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsCorrected System PerformanceTable 1-4 3.5-mm Device Connector TypeNetwork Analyzer: 8753ES, Standard and O

5-40Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsleads to the series of menus used to perform ahigh-accuracy two-port calibration without anS-parameter

5-41Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionswhile creating a sequence, this softkey inserts a commandto jump to another sequence if the single inpu

5-42Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsadds or subtracts a phase offset that is constant withfrequency (rather than linear). This is independe

5-43Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsconfigures the analyzer for a plotter that has a parallel(centronics) interface.configures the analyzer f

5-44Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer FunctionsThis feature may be used to compensate for attenuationnon-linearities in either a directional coupler o

5-45Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionswhen displaying list values, prints the entire list inmonochrome. When displaying operating parameters,

5-46Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionstoggles the power range mode between auto and manual.Auto mode selects the power range based on the pow

5-47Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionswhen in the smith marker menu, displaysthe values of the active marker on a Smith chart as a realand i

5-48Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsprovides access to the recall keys menu where specificregisters can be recalled.presents the recall keys

5-49Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsis located in the ECal service menu. This allows you toselect different reflection standards in the ECal

1-78753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsCorrected System PerformanceTable 1-5 7/16-mm Device Connector TypeNetwork Analyzer: 8753ES, Standard and

5-50Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionssimple response calibration, an isolation standard isrequired. The standard normally used to correct fo

5-51Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsturns ripple testing on or off. When ripple testing is on, theanalyzer sets the lower ripple limit line

5-52Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsselects ripple limit line trace on the display colormodification.selects the ripple limit line choice. T

5-53Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsis used to enter the standard numbers for the first classrequired for an S221-port calibration. (For def

5-54Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsis the normal scale selection for plotting on blank paper. Itincludes space for all display annotations

5-55Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsenters absolute power values in the swept list table. Thepower values are restricted to the current pow

5-56Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsactivates editing mode for the segment titled "SEQ6"(default title).accesses a file naming men

5-57Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionssets up two-graticule, four-channel display as described inthe menu.sets up single-graticule, four-cha

5-58Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer FunctionsIn single segment mode, selecting a measurementcalibration will force the full list sweep before prompt

5-59Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsuse this key to restore power after a power interruption.ON returns the source power to its original se

1-88753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsCorrected System PerformanceTable 1-6 Type-N (75Ω) Device Connector TypeNetwork Analyzer: 8753ES, Option 0

5-60Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsdefines the standard type to be a load, but with anarbitrary impedance (different from system Z0).defines

5-61Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionspresents the store sequence to disk menu with a list ofsequences that can be stored.is used to set the

5-62Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsis the mode normally used for remote programming of theanalyzer. In this mode, the analyzer and all per

5-63Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsis used to support specialized test sets, such as a test setthat measures duplexers. It allows you to s

5-64Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer FunctionsIf the value of the loop counter is zero, then the titlenumber goes in the last point of memory. If the

5-65Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer FunctionsWhen tracking is off, the target is found on the currentsweep and remains at the same stimulus value re

5-66Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsallows the marker stimulus values to be controlledindependently on each channel.sends the sum frequency

5-67Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsenters the velocity factor used by the analyzer to calculateequivalent electrical length in distance-to

5-68Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionsis used to set the amplitude parameter (for example 3 dB)that defines the start and stop points for a ba

5-69Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functionstoggles the PLOTTER/PRINTER serial port data transmitcontrol mode between the Xon-Xoff protocol handsha

1-98753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsCorrected System PerformanceTable 1-7 Type-F (75 Ω) Device Connector TypeNetwork Analyzer: 8753ES, Option

5-70Hardkey/Softkey ReferenceAnalyzer Functions

6-16 Error Messages

6-2Error MessagesError MessagesError MessagesThis chapter contains the following information to help you interpret any error messagesthat may be displ

6-3Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderError Messages in Alphabetical OrderABORTING COPY OUTPUTInformationMessageThis message is display

6-4Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderARGUMENT OUT OF RANGEError Number206The argument for a programming command is out of the specified

6-5Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderBATTERY FAILED. STATE MEMORY CLEAREDError Number183The battery protection of the non-volatile CMO

6-6Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderCANNOT FORMAT DOS DISKS ON THIS DRIVEError Number185You have attempted to initialize a floppy disk

6-7Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderCH1 (CH2, CH3, CH4) TARGET VALUE NOT FOUNDError Number159Your target value for the marker search

6-8Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderCORRECTION TURNED OFFError Number66Critical parameters in your current instrument state do not ma

6-9Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderDISK IS WRITE PROTECTEDError Number48The store operation cannot write to a write-protected disk.

1-108753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsInstrument SpecificationsUncorrected Port PerformanceTable 1-8 7-mm Device Connect

6-10Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderECal: CHECKING ORIENTATIONInformationMessageThis message is displayed while the network analyzer

6-11Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderECal: SELECT OTHER MODULEError Number221This error occurs when two ECal modules are connected. T

6-12Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderFIRST CHARACTER MUST BE A LETTERError Number42The first character of a disk file title or an inter

6-13Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical Order8753 SOURCE PARAMETERS CHANGEDError Number61Some of the stimulus parameters of the instrument st

6-14Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderINSUFFICIENT MEMORY FOR PRINT/PLOTError Number168There is not enough memoryavailable for the pri

6-15Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderLOW PASS: FREQ LIMITS CHANGEDInformationMessageThe frequency domain data points must be harmonic

6-16Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderNO LIMIT LINES DISPLAYEDError Number144You can turn limit lines on but they cannot be displayed

6-17Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderNOT ENOUGH SPACE ON DISK FOR STOREError Number44The store operation will overflow the available d

6-18Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderOVERLOAD ON REFL PORT, POWER REDUCED (ET only)Error Number58See OVERLOAD ON INPUT R, POWER REDUC

6-19Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderPLOT ABORTEDError Number27When you press the key, the analyzer aborts the plot in progress.PLOT

1-118753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-9 Type-N (75 Ω) Device Connector Type8753ES (Type-N, 75Ω), Option 075Desc

6-20Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderPRINT ABORTEDError Number25When you press the key, the analyzer aborts output to the printer.pr

6-21Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderPRINTER: power offError Number174The power to the printer at the parallel port is off.PRINTER: r

6-22Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderSAVE FAILED. INSUFFICIENT MEMORYError Number151You cannot store an instrument state in an intern

6-23Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderSLIDES ABORTED (MEMORY REALLOCATION)Error Number73You cannot perform sliding load measurements d

6-24Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderSWEEP TRIGGER SET TO HOLDInformationMessageThe instrument is in a hold state and is no longer sw

6-25Error MessagesError Messages in Alphabetical OrderVALID ONLY FOR BILATERAL DEVICESInformationMessageThis message is displayed when an enhanced refl

6-26Error MessagesError Messages in Numerical OrderError Messages in Numerical OrderErrorNumberError1 OPTIONAL FUNCTION; NOT INSTALLED2 INVALID KEY3 C

6-27Error MessagesError Messages in Numerical Order32 WRITE ATTEMPTED WITHOUT SELECTING INPUT TYPE33 SYNTAX ERROR34 BLOCK INPUT ERROR35 BLOCK INPUT LE

6-28Error MessagesError Messages in Numerical Order62 NOT VALID FOR PRESENT TEST SET63 CALIBRATION REQUIRED64 CURRENT PARAMETER NOT IN CAL SET65 CORRE

6-29Error MessagesError Messages in Numerical Order133 THIS LIST FREQ INVALID IN HARM/3 GHZ RNG141 STOP/CW FREQ + OFFSET MUST BE < 3 GHz144 NO LIMI

iiNoticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard

1-128753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTest Port OutputTable 1-10 Test Port Output8753ES Test Port OutputDescription Spe

6-30Error MessagesError Messages in Numerical Order179 POWER UNLEVELED180 DOS NAME LIMITED TO 8 CHARS + 3 CHAR EXTENSION181 BAD FREQ FOR HARMONIC OR F

6-31Error MessagesError Messages in Numerical Order212 ANALOG BUS DISABLED IN 6 KHZ IF BW213 RANGE CAUSED POWER LVL CHANGE IN LIST214 CORRECTION ON: A

6-32Error MessagesError Messages in Numerical Order

7-17 Options and Accessories

7-2Options and AccessoriesUsing This ChapterUsing This ChapterThis chapter contains information on the following subjects:• “Analyzer Options Availabl

7-3Options and AccessoriesAnalyzer Options AvailableAnalyzer Options AvailableOption 1D5, High Stability Frequency ReferenceOption 1D5 offers ±0.05 pp

7-4Options and AccessoriesAnalyzer Options AvailableOption 075, 75 Ω Impedance (ES Only)Option 075 offers 75 ohm impedance bridges with type-N (f) tes

7-5Options and AccessoriesAccessories AvailableAccessories AvailableFor accessories not listed in this section, refer to the configuration guide for yo

7-6Options and AccessoriesAccessories Available• 85032F 50 Ω type-N calibration kit (30 kHz to 9 GHz)Contains a female and male open and short, female

7-7Options and AccessoriesAccessories AvailableRF electronic calibration (ECal) modules and PC softwareThis product family provides electronic calibra

1-138753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-11 Test Port Output8753ES Test Port OutputDescription Specification Supple

7-8Options and AccessoriesAccessories Available• 85096B RF ECal module (30 kHz to 3 GHz), 75 Ω type-N (m) to 75 Ω type-N (f)connectors— Option 00F sub

7-9Options and AccessoriesAccessories AvailableVerification Kit85029B 7-mm verification kitIncludes attenuators and mismatch attenuator with data on a 3

7-10Options and AccessoriesAccessories Available• 11856A 75 Ω BNC accessory kitContains 75 Ω type-N to 75 Ω BNC adapters for both connector sexes, a B

7-11Options and AccessoriesAccessories AvailablePower SensorsFor more accurate control of leveled test-port power. Requires a 436A, 437B, 438B, orE441

7-12Options and AccessoriesAccessories AvailableKeyboard TemplateThe analyzer is designed to accept most PC-AT-compatible keyboards with a mini-DINcon

8-18 Preset State and Memory Allocation

8-2Preset State and Memory AllocationPreset StatePreset StateWhen the key is pressed, the analyzer reverts to a known state called the factorypreset

8-3Preset State and Memory AllocationPreset StateTable 8-1 Preset ConditionsPreset Conditions Preset ValueAnalyzer ModeAnalyzer Mode Network Analyzer

8-4Preset State and Memory AllocationPreset StateFrequency ListFrequency List EmptyEdit Mode Start/Stop, Number of PointsResponse ConditionsParamete

8-5Preset State and Memory AllocationPreset StateSmoothing Aperture 1% SPAN; OffPhase Offset 0 DegreesElectrical Delay 0 nsScale/Division 10 dB/Di

1-148753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-12 Test Port Output8753ES Test Port OutputDescription Specification Supple

8-6Preset State and Memory AllocationPreset StateMarkers (coupled)Markers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 1 GHz; All Markers OffLast Active Marker 1Reference Marker

8-7Preset State and Memory AllocationPreset StateRipple Test OffBandwidth LimitBandwidth Test OffBandwidth Display OffBandwidth Marker OffTime DomainT

8-8Preset State and Memory AllocationPreset StateGPIB Address Last Active StatePrinter Type Last Active StatePrinter Port Last Active StatePrinter

8-9Preset State and Memory AllocationPreset StatePlotPlot Data OnPlot Memory OnPlot Graticule OnPlot Text OnPlot Marker OnAutofeed OnPlot Quadra

8-10Preset State and Memory AllocationPreset StatePrinter ColorsCh1/Ch3 Data MagentaCh1/Ch3 Mem GreenCh2/Ch4 Data BlueCh2/Ch4 Mem RedGraticule Cy

8-11Preset State and Memory AllocationPreset StateTable 8-3 Power-On Conditions (versus Preset)GPIB MODE Talker/listener.SAVE REGISTERS Power meter ca

8-12Preset State and Memory AllocationMemory AllocationMemory AllocationThe analyzer is capable of saving complete instrument states for later retriev

8-13Preset State and Memory AllocationMemory AllocationNOTE Even though calibration data is stored in non-volatile memory, if theassociated instrument

8-14Preset State and Memory AllocationMemory AllocationDetermining Memory RequirementsTable 8-5 shows the memory requirements of calibration arrays an

8-15Preset State and Memory AllocationMemory AllocationThe analyzer attempts to allocate memory at the start of a calibration. If insufficientmemory is

1-158753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-13 Test Port Output8753ES Test Port OutputDescription Specification Supple

8-16Preset State and Memory AllocationMemory AllocationStoring Data to DiskYou can use the internal disk drive or connect an external disk drive for s

8-17Preset State and Memory AllocationMemory AllocationTable 8-6 Suffix Character DefinitionsChar 1 Definition Char 2 DefinitionI, PInstrument stateaW Fou

8-18Preset State and Memory AllocationMemory AllocationIf correction is on at the time of an external store, the calibration set is stored to disk.(No

8-19Preset State and Memory AllocationMemory AllocationClearing MemoryFor security reasons, you may have the need to clear the network analyzer’s inte

8-20Preset State and Memory AllocationMemory Allocation

9-19 Understanding the CITIfile DataFormat

9-2Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatUsing This ChapterUsing This ChapterThe descriptions and examples shown in this chapter demonstrate how CITIfil

9-3Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatThe CITIfile Data FormatThe CITIfile Data FormatDescription and OverviewCITIfile is a standardized data format, u

9-4Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatThe CITIfile Data FormatA CITIfile PackageA typical package is divided into two parts: The first part, the header

9-5Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatThe CITIfile Data FormatA CITIfile package may contain more than one array of data. Arrays of data start after t

1-168753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTest Port InputTable 1-14 Test Port Input8753ES Test Port InputDescription Specifi

9-6Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatThe CITIfile Data FormatNAME DATA#NA REGISTER 1VAR FREQ MAG 10DATA S[1,1] RISEG_LIST_BEGINSEG 1000000000 400000

9-7Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatThe CITIfile Data Format#NA DUPLICATES 0#NA ARB_SEG 1000000000 1000000000 1#NA ARB_SEG 2000000000 3000000000 3V

9-8Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatCITIfile KeywordsCITIfile KeywordsKeyword Explanation and ExamplesCITIFILE CITIFILE A.01.01 identifies the file as

9-9Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatCITIfile KeywordsSEG_LIST_BEGIN SEG_LIST_BEGIN indicates that a list of segments forthe independent variable fo

9-10Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatCITIfile KeywordsCONSTANT CONSTANT [name] [value] allows for the recording ofvalues which don’t change when th

9-11Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatUseful CalculationsUseful CalculationsThis section contains information on computing frequency points and exp

9-12Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatUseful CalculationsExpressing CITIfile Data in Other Data FormatsCITIfile data is represented in real and imagi

9-13Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatUseful CalculationsExample DataThis example shows how the following CITIfile data for a three-point trace can

9-14Understanding the CITIfile Data FormatUseful Calculations

10-110 Determining System MeasurementUncertainties

1-178753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-15 Test Port Input8753ES Test Port InputDescription Specification Suppleme

10-2Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesIntroductionIntroductionIn any measurement, certain measurement errors associated with the system addu

10-3Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesSources of Measurement ErrorsSources of Measurement ErrorsMeasurement errors are made up of systematic

10-4Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesSources of Measurement ErrorsSources of Random ErrorsThe random error sources are noise, connector rep

10-5Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesDetermining Expected System PerformanceDetermining Expected System PerformanceImproper connection tech

10-6Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesDetermining Cable Stability Terms (CR1, CR2, CTM1, CTM2, CTP1, CTP2)Determining Cable Stability Terms(

10-7Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesDetermining Cable Stability Terms (CR1, CR2, CTM1, CTM2, CTP1, CTP2)Figure 10-2 Cable Stability with a

10-8Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesMeasurement Uncertainty EquationsMeasurement Uncertainty EquationsAny measurement result is the vector

10-9Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesMeasurement Uncertainty EquationsForward Transmission UncertaintyEquation 10-3. Forward Transmission M

10-10Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesMeasurement Uncertainty EquationsReverse Reflection UncertaintyEquation 10-5. Reverse Reflection Magnit

10-11Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesMeasurement Uncertainty EquationsReverse Transmission UncertaintyEquation 10-7. Reverse Transmission

1-188753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-16 Test Port Input8753ES Test Port InputDescription Specification Suppleme

10-12Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesMeasurement Uncertainty Equations

IndexIndex 1Numerics6 GHz operation, Option 006, 7-375 Ohm impedance, Option 075,7-4Aaccessories available, 7-5keyboard template, 7-12measurement acce

2 IndexIndexperformance, determining, 10-5power meters, 7-10, 7-11preset state, 8-2probe, 7-10Rrack mount flange kit withhandles, Option 1CP, 7-4rack m

1-198753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-17 Test Port Input8753ES Test Port InputDescription SpecificationSystem Ba

1-208753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-19 Test Port Input8753ES Test Port InputDynamic Accuracy (Specification)Fo

1-218753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-20 Test Port Input8753ES R-Channel InputDynamic Accuracy (Typical)Accurac

iiiHow to Use This GuideThis guide uses the following conventions:This represents a key physically located on theinstrument.This represents a “softkey

1-228753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsGeneral InformationTable 1-21 General Information8753ES General InformationDescri

1-238753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-22 General Information8753ES General InformationDescription Specification

1-248753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-23 General Information8753ES General InformationDescription Supplemental

1-258753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-24 General Information8753ES General InformationDescription Specification

1-268753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-25 General Information8753ES General InformationDescription SpecificationF

1-278753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-26 General Information8753ES General InformationDescription Specification

1-288753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsSpeed ParametersTable 1-27 8753ES Measurement and Data Transfer Speed Performance

1-298753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-28 8753ES Recall and Sweep Speed PerformanceOperations Channel PointsRawO

1-308753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 1-29 Sweep Time vs. IF BandwidthIF BandwidthTypical Sweep Time (seconds)aa.

1-318753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsPower Meter Calibration AccuracyTable 1-31 Power Meter Calibration Sweep Speed an

ivDocumentation MapThe Installation and Quick Start Guide provides procedures forinstalling, configuring, and verifying the operation of the analyzer.

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2-12 8753ETSpecifications and Characteristics

2-28753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsDefinitionsDefinitionsAll specifications and characteristics apply over a 25 °C ±5 °C range (unless otherwises

2-38753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsCorrected System PerformanceCorrected System PerformanceThe specifications in this section apply for measure

2-48753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsCorrected System PerformanceTable 2-2 Type-N (50 Ω) Device Connector TypeNetwork Analyzer: 8753ET Standard

2-58753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsCorrected System PerformanceTransmissiona Uncertainty: Enhanced Response Calibration (Specification)Transmis

2-68753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsInstrument SpecificationsUncorrected Port PerformanceTable 2-3 Type-N (50 Ω) Device

2-78753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTest Port OutputTable 2-4 Test Port Output8753ET Test Port OutputDescription Specifi

2-88753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-5 Test Port Output8753ET Test Port OutputDescription Specification Supplemen

2-98753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-6 Test Port Output8753ET Test Port OutputDescription Specification Supplemen

Contentsv1. 8753ES Specifications and CharacteristicsDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-108753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-7 Test Port Output8753ET Test Port OutputDescription Specification Suppleme

2-118753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTest Port InputTable 2-8 Test Port Input8753ET Test Port InputDescription Specifica

2-128753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-9 Test Port Input8753ET Test Port InputDescription Specification Supplement

2-138753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-10 Test Port Input8753ET Test Port InputDescription Specification Supplemen

2-148753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-11 Test Port Input8753ET Test Port InputDescriptionSpecificationSystem Band

2-158753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-13 Test Port Input8753ET Test Port InputDynamic Accuracy (Characteristic)F

2-168753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-14 Test Port Input8753ET Test Port InputDynamic Accuracy (Characteristic)F

2-178753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-15 Test Port Input8753ET R-Channel InputDynamic Accuracy (Typical)Accuracy

2-188753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsGeneral InformationTable 2-16 General Information8753ET General InformationDescrip

2-198753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-17 General Information8753ET General InformationDescription Specification S

viContentsOption 1CP, Rack Mount Flange Kit With Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Service and Support Options

2-208753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-18 General Information8753ET General InformationDescription Supplemental I

2-218753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-19 General Information8753ET General InformationDescription Specification S

2-228753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-20 General Information8753ET General InformationDescription SpecificationFr

2-238753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-21 General Information8753ET General InformationDescription Specification S

2-248753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsSpeed ParametersTable 2-22 Measurement and Data Transfer Speed PerformanceTypical

2-258753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-23 Recall and Sweep Speed PerformanceOperations Channel PointsRawOffsetTot

2-268753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsTable 2-24 Sweep Time vs. IF BandwidthIF BandwidthTypical Sweep Time (seconds)aa.

2-278753ET Specifications and CharacteristicsInstrument SpecificationsPower Meter Calibration AccuracyTable 2-26 Power Meter Calibration Sweep Speed and

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3-13 Front/Rear Panel

Contentsvii10. Determining System Measurement UncertaintiesIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-2Front/Rear PanelFront Panel FeaturesFront Panel FeaturesCAUTION Do not mistake the line switch for the disk eject button. See the followingillustra

3-3Front/Rear PanelFront Panel FeaturesFigure 3-2 8753ET Front PanelThe location of the following front panel features and key function blocks is show

3-4Front/Rear PanelFront Panel Features9. The ENTRY block. This block includes the knob, the stepkeys, the number pad, and the backspace key. These al

3-5Front/Rear PanelAnalyzer DisplayAnalyzer DisplayFigure 3-3 Analyzer Display (Single Channel, Cartesian Format)The analyzer display shows various me

3-6Front/Rear PanelAnalyzer Display2. Stimulus Stop Value. This value could be any one of the following:• The stop frequency of the source in frequenc

3-7Front/Rear PanelAnalyzer Displayext Waiting for an external trigger.Ofs Frequency offset mode is on. (See the “Making MixerMeasurements” chapter in

3-8Front/Rear PanelAnalyzer DisplaytsH (ES or ET Option 004) Indicates that the test set holdmode is engaged. That is, a mode of operation is selected

3-9Front/Rear PanelAnalyzer Display12. Marker Values. These are the values of the active marker, in unitsappropriate to the current measurement. (Refe

3-10Front/Rear PanelRear Panel Features and ConnectorsRear Panel Features and ConnectorsFigure 3-4 8753ET/ES Rear PanelFigure 3-4 illustrates the feat

3-11Front/Rear PanelRear Panel Features and Connectors7. Fan. This fan provides forced-air cooling for the analyzer.8. 10 MHZ PRECISION REFERENCE OUTP

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4-14 Menu Maps

4-2Menu MapsMenu MapsMenu MapsThis chapter contains menus maps for the hardkeys listed below. The figure number ofthese menu maps is listed next to the

4-3Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-2 Menu Map for Copy

4-4Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-3 Menu Map for Display

4-5Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-4 Menu Map for Format

4-6Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-5 Menu Map for Local

4-7Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-6 Menu Map for Marker, Marker Fctn, and Marker Search

4-8Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-7 Menu Map for Meas (ET Models Only)REFLECTIONTRANSMISSNANALOG INAux InputCONVERSION[]INPUTPORTSRESOLUTION[LOW]AUX OUTon

4-9Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-8 Menu Map for Meas (ES Models Only)

1-11 8753ESSpecifications and Characteristics

4-10Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-9 Menu Map for Power and Sweep Setup (ET Only)

4-11Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-10 Menu Map for Power and Sweep Setup (ES Only)

4-12Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-11 Menu Map for Preset

4-13Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-12 Menu Map for Save/Recall

4-14Menu MapsMenu MapsFigure 4-13 Menu Map for Scale Ref

kl508etsCAL Z0:LINE Z0SYSTEM Z0SET REF:THRUREFLECTRETURNTRL OptionMenuUSE SENSORA / BCAL FACTORSENSOR ACAL FACTORSENSOR BPOWERLOSSRETURNPwr. Loss/Se

kl507etsCAL Z0:LINE Z0SYSTEM Z0SET REF:THRUREFLECTRETURNTRL OptionMenuENHANCEDRESPONSERESPONSERESPONSE& ISOL'NS111-PORTS221-PORTFULL2-PORTTRL

CONTINUESEQUENCEDOSEQUENCEGOSUBSEQUENCENEW SEQ/MODIFY SEQDONE SEQMODIFYTTL I/OSPECIALFUNCTIONSMORESEQUENCE XSEQ XPAUSE TOSELECTRETURNSEQUENCE 1SEQ

TIME STAMPON offROUNDSECONDSSETMINUTESSETHOURSETDAYSETMONTHSETYEARRETURNSet ClockMenuPRESETSETTINGSK36 MODEon OFFK39 MODEon OFFUser SettingsMenuCAL I

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