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N5532A Sensor Module
User’s and Service Guide
for the Agilent N5531S and N5530S Measuring Receiver Systems
Manufacturing Part Number: N5532-90005
Supercedes Part Number N5532-90004
Printed in USA
November 2006
© Copyright 2004-2006 Agilent Technologies

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Contents
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Table of Contents
1. General Information
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
N5532A Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Instruments Covered by Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Installation
Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Calibration Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the Cal Factors in the N5530S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the Cal Factors in the N5531S, N5530SE26, and N5530SE50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. Specifications
N5532A Sensor Module Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
N5532A Sensor Module Supplemental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4. Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power sensor replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disassembly Hints for Options 504, 518, and 526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Re-assembly Hints for Options 504, 518, and 526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Disassembly Hints for Option 550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Re-assembly Hints for Option 550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cal Factor Data File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Contacting Agilent Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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General Information
1General Information
This user guide contains information about installation, operation,
product specifications, calibration data, maintenance and repair, and
storage conditions of the N5532A Sensor Module.

6Chapter 1
General Information
Description
General Information
Description
The N5532A is intended to be used with the N5531S or N5530S
Measuring Receiver System. It is essentially a power sensor with a
power splitter at the input. See Figure 1-1 on page 7. In use, the sensor
module's two output cables are connected to a power meter (E4418/19,
E4416/17, or N1911/12 Series) and the Performance Spectrum Analyzer
(PSA) RF Input. When using an N1911 or N1912 Series power meter, it
is necessary to use an adapter (N5532A Option 019) to connect the
output cable of the sensor module to the power meter. The sensor
module is calibrated such that the power meter indicates the power
supplied by the source under test.
The N5532A Sensor Module is offered in four frequency configurations:
• Option 504 covers 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz
• Option 518 covers 10 MHz to 18 GHz
• Option 526 covers 30 MHz to 26.5 GHz
• Option 550 covers 30 MHz to 50 GHz
(with adaptor 11903D 2.4mm(f) to Type N(m))
The sensor module accurately measures power levels from -20 dBm to
+30 dBm (10 µW to 1 W). Calibration Factor (Cal Factor) information is
unique to each sensor module and is supplied on a floppy disc included
with each N5532A. Please refer to “Installing the Calibration Factors”
on page 2-12 for more information on using the Cal Factor Data.

Chapter 1 7
General Information
Description
General Information
NOTE The N5532A Sensor Module is compatible ONLY with the newer
E4418/19, E4416/17, or N1911/12 Series power meters. They are NOT
compatible with the earlier 430 Series or 70100 power meters. If used
with an N1911/12 Series power meter, an adapter (N5532A Option 019)
is required to connect the dc cable to the power meter.
N5532A Block Diagram
Figure 1-1 N5532A Sensor Module

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General Information
Instruments Covered by Manual
General Information
Instruments Covered by Manual
These instruments have a two-part serial number: the prefix (two
letters and the first four numbers), and the suffix (the last four
numbers). The two letters identify the country in which the unit was
manufactured. The four numbers of the prefix are a code identifying the
date of the last major design change incorporated in your Agilent
Technologies product. The four-digit suffix is a sequential number and
coupled with the prefix, provides a unique identification for each unit
produced. The contents of this manual apply directly to all serial
numbers unless otherwise indicated.

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Installation
2Installation