Agilent Technologies 16200A Operation manual

Agilent 16200A External DC Bias A
dapter
Operation and Service Manual
Agilent Part No. 16200-90000
Printed in JAPAN January 2000
Second Edition

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iv

Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service
,and repair of this instrument. F
ailure to comply with these precautions or with specic
W
ARNINGS
elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided by the equipment.
In addition it violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the
instrument.
The A
gilent T
echnologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these
requirements
.
DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of ammable gasses or fumes
.Operation of any
electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes adenite safety hazard.
DO NOT Service Or A
djust Alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering rst
aid and resuscitation, is present.
DO NOT Substitute P
arts Or Modify Instrument
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards
,do not install substitute parts or
perform unauthorized modications to the instrument. Return the instrument to aAgilent
T
echnologies Sales and Service Oce for service and repair to ensure that safety features are
maintained.
Dangerous Procedure W
arnings
W
arnings
,such as the example below
,precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout
this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.
W
arning
Dangerous voltages
,capable of causing death, are present in this
instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting
this instrument.
v

Safety Symbols
General denitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals are listed below
.
Instruction manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is
necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual.
Alternating current.
Direct current.
On (Supply).
O (Supply).
This
W
arning
sign denotes ahazard. It calls attention to a procedure
,practice
,
condition or the like
,which, if not correctly performed or adhered to
,could
result in injury or death to personnel.
This
Caution
sign denotes ahazard. It calls attention to a procedure
, practice
,
condition or the like
,which,if not correctly performed or adhered to
,could
result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.
Note
denotes important information. It calls attention to aprocedure
,
practice
, condition or the like
,which is essential to highlight.
vi

Contents
1. General Information
Introduction ..................
..
..
..
.........1-1
Using the 16200A ................
..
..
..
........1-1
Product Description ................... ..
..
......1-1
A
ccessories Supplied ..................
..
..
.......1-1
Operating and Safety Precautions ................... .. ..1-3
Operating ................
..
..
.............1-3
Service ................
..
..
..............1-3
Specications ..................
..
............1-3
2. Preparation for Use
Introduction ................
..
..
.............2-1
Initial Inspection ................. .. .. ..........2-1
Environmental Considerations ................... .....2-3
Operating and Storage ................
..
.........2-3
Instruction for Cleaning .................. .........2-3
Fuse . .................................2-3
Connecting the A
dapter for Use ....................... 2-4
Repacking the A
dapter ..
..........................2-5
3. Operation
Introduction ......................
..
.........3-1
Calibration ........................ .........3-1
Connecting the 16200A .................... .. .. ...3-1
LOAD
,SHORT and OPEN Compensation .................. .. 3-1
Conguration for Compensation Key Sequence ............ .. ..3-2
Compensation Procedure ............... .. .. ........3-2
LO
AD Fixture Compensation ............. .. .. .......3-2
LO
AD Compensation Key Sequence .......... .. .. .. .. .. .3-2
SHORT Fixture Compensation .........
..............3-3
SHORT Compensation Key Sequence .................... 3-3
OPEN Fixture Compensation . . ...... .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . 3-3
OPEN Compensation Key Sequence . . ................... 3-3
Completing the Compensation Procedure .................. 3-3
Evaluating the DUT ....... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3-4
DCBias......
.........................
.... 3-4
You Can NOT Use the Internal DC BIAS Source of Y
our Instrument ....
.. 3-4
Requirement for External Current Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 3-4
Current Limiting Resisitor .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 3-4
Additional Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Contents-1

4. Service
Introduction ..
.............
..
..
..
..
..
..
......4-1
Replaceable Parts .............
..
..
...... .. .....4-2
Schematic Diagram . .............
..
..
..
..
..
..
...4-3
Index
Contents-2

Figures
2-1. Product Overview ..................
..
..
..
.....2-2
2-2. Connecting the A
dapter .................. .. ..
....2-4
4-1. Replaceable P
arts Identiers .................. .. .. ..4-2
4-2. 16200A Schematic Diagram ................... .. .. ..4-3
T
ables
1-1. Furnished Accessories .... .....................
.. 1-2
2-1. Contents .... .. .. ................... .. .. .. 2-3
4-1. Replaceable Mechanical P
arts . ..
..
................... 4-3
Contents-3

1
General Information
Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to enable you to use your 16200A External DC Bias A
dapter
eciently and condently
. This manual contains both general and specic information. T
ouse
the 16200A to perform a specic function (without having to read the entire manual), follow
the directions in \Using the 16200A".
Using the 16200A
The 16200A has been designed to operate specically with the 4291A RF Impedance Analyzer
or 4286A RF LCR Meter
.
T
oinstall the 16200A,turn to Chapter 2.
T
ooperate the 16200A,turn to Chapter 3.
T
oorder replaceable parts for the 16200A,turn to Chapter 4.
Product Description
The 16200A has been designed to operate specically with the 4291A RF Impedance Analyzer
or 4286A RF LCR Meter
.
By connecting an external dc currect source to the 16200A,the16200A can supply a bias
currect across components of up to
6
5Adc through an APC-7
R

one port type test xture
.
Accessories Supplied
The following accessories are supplied with the 16200A :
General Information 1-1

T
able 1-1. Furnished A
ccessories
Description P
art Number Quantity
Operation and Service Manual P/N 16200-90000 1
Shorting Device (1mm
2
0.5mm) P/N 16191-29005 1
Shorting Device (1.6mm
2
0.8mm) P/N 16191-29006 1
Shorting Device (2mm
2
1.25mm) P/N 16191-29007 1
Shorting Device (3.2mm
2
1.6mm) P/N 16191-29008 1
LOAD Device (1mm
2 0.5mm) P/N 5182-0433 5
LOAD Device (1.6mm
2 0.8mm) P/N 5182-0434 5
LOAD Device (2.0mm
2
1.25mm) P/N 5182-0435 5
LOAD Device (3.2mm
2
1.6mm) P/N 5182-0436 5
1-2 General Information

Operating and Safety Precautions
Operating
Y
ou need observe only normal precautions when handling and operating the 16200A. Do not
exceed the operating input power
,voltage, and current level and signal type appropriate for
the measurement instrument being used; refer to your instrument's operation manual.
Caution
Electrostatic discharge (
esd
)candamage the highly sensitive microcircuits in
the 16200A External DC Bias A
dapter
.ESD damage is most likely to occur as
the 16200A is being connected or disconnected. Protect the 16200A from ESD
damage by wearing agrounding strap that provides alow resistance path to
ground. Alternatively
,ground yourself to discharge any static charge build-up
by touching the outer shell of any grounded instrument chassis before touching
the test port connectors
.
Never touch atest port connector's center contacts
.
Use awork station equipped with an anti-static work surface
.
Service
The voltage levels in this adapter do not warrant more than normal caution for operator safety
.
Nevertheless
,service should be performed only by qualied personnel.
Specications
This section lists the complete 16200A specications
.These specications are the performance
standards and limits against which the 16200A is tested. When shipped from the factory
,the
16200A meets the following specications:
External DC Bias
::::::
::
::
: Up to
6
5A can be applied to the DC BIAS INPUT BNC connector
.
Frequency Range
:::::::::
:::: :::::::::::::::::::::
::
::
:::::::::::::::::::::::
::
:
1MHz to 1GHz
Applicable Instrument
:::::::::::::
::::::::::::::::::::::: :: :::::::::::::::::::::
: 4291A, 4286A
Applicable Fixture
:::::::::
::
::
::::::::::::::::::::
16191A, 16192A, 16193A, 16194A,16091A
Input Resistance
::::: :::::::::::::::::::::
:::: :: :::::::::::::::::::
::
::
:::::::::::::::
1k
6
10%
Operating Temperature
:::: :: ::::
:::::::::::::
::
:::: :: :: :: :::::::::::::
::
::
::
::
:::: ::::
0to 55

C
Non-operating T
emperature
::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::
:::::::::::::::::::::
0
40 to 70

C
Operating Humidity
:::: :: ::: :: :: :: ::: :: :::::::::::::::::::::::::
:::: :: :: :: :::
 95% RH (@40

C)
Non-operating Humidity :::: :: :: ::: :: :: :: ::: :: :: :: :: ::: :: :: :: ::: :: :: :: :: ::: :: :
 95% RH (@65

C)
Dimensions :::: :: :::::::::::::::::::::::::
:::: :: :: ::: :: :
165 mm (
w ) 2 65 mm (
h )
2 130 mm (
d )
Weight ::::: :: :: :: ::: :: :: :: :: ::: :: :: :: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
:::: :
500 g
General Information 1-3

2
Preparation for Use
Introduction
This chapter explains how to install the 16200A External DC Bias A
dapter
.The topics covered
include initial inspection, ambient environmental considerations, connecting the adapter for
use
, and repacking the adapter.
Initial Inspection
The adapter has been carefully inspected electrically and mechanically before being shipped
from the factory
.It should be in perfect physical condition, no scratches
,dents or the like
,
and it should be in perfect electrical condition. V
erify the adapter's physical condition by
carefully performing an incoming inspection to check the adapter for signs of physical damage
and missing contents
.If any discrepancy is found, notify the carrier and Agilent T
echnologies
promptly
.Y
our Agilent T
echnologies sales oce will arrange for repair and replacement
without waiting for the claim to be settled.
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage
,and keep the shipping materials until the
inspection is satisfactorily completed.
2. V
erify that the shipping container contains everything listed in T
able 2-1 .
3. Inspect the exterior of the 16200A for any signs of damage
.
Preparation for Use 2-1

Figure 2-1. Product Overview
2-2 Preparation for Use

T
able 2-1. Contents
Description Agilent P
art Number Quantity
External BIAS Adapter 16200A 1
Operation and Service Manual PN 16200-90000 1
Shorting Device (1mm
2
0.5mm) P/N 16191-29005 1
Shorting Device (1.6mm
2
0.8mm) P/N 16191-29006 1
Shorting Device (2mm
2
1.25mm) P/N 16191-29007 1
Shorting Device (3.2mm
2
1.6mm) P/N 16191-29008 1
LOAD Device (1mm
2 0.5mm) P/N 5182-0433 5
LOAD Device (1.6mm
2
0.8mm) P/N 5182-0434 5
LOAD Device (2.0mm
2
1.25mm) P/N 5182-0435 5
LOAD Device (3.2mm
2
1.6mm) P/N 5182-0436 5
Environmental Considerations
Operating and Storage
The 16200A should be operated within an ambient temperature range of 0

Cto 55

Cand
relative humidity up to 95% RH at 40

C(non-condensing).
The 16200A may be stored within atemperature range of
0
40

Cto +70

,and at arelative
humidity of up to 90% RH at +65

C(non-condensing).
Instruction for Cleaning
F
or cleaning, wipe with soft cloth that is soaked with water and wrung tightly without undue
pressure
.
Fuse
Use the following fuse:
Agilent P
art Number: 2110-0056
(UL/CSA type
, Normal-Blo 6A 250V)
If you need this fuse
, contact your nearest Agilent T
echnologies Sales and Service Oce.
Preparation for Use 2-3

Connecting the Adapter for Use
Caution
Make sure that the currect source is turned o before you start making
connections
.
Figure 2-2. Connecting the A
dapter
1. This is connected to the APC-7
R

Connector on the test station.
2. This is connected to a APC-7
R

Connector on a test xture.
3. DC Source Input . This terminal is connected to an external currect source in order to apply
dc bias currect to the DUT.
4. V Monitor . This terminal is connected to a Volt Meter to monitor the dc bias level.
2-4 Preparation for Use

Repacking the Adapter
If it is necessary to ship the adapter(s) to a Agilent T
echnologies service center, each adapter
should be repacked using the original factory packaging materials.
Alternatively
,comparable packaging materials may be used. Wrap the adapter in heavy paper
and pack in anti-static plastic packing material. Use sucient shock absorbing material on
all sides of the 16200A to provide a thick, rm cushion and to prevent movement. Seal the
shipping container securely and mark it
FRAGILE
.
Preparation for Use 2-5