Agilent Technologies Agilent 4396B User manual

Agilent 4396B Network/Spectrum/Impedance
Analyzer
User's Guide
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies directly to instruments which have the serial
number prex JP1KE.
Agilent Part No. 04396-90051
Printed in Japan May 2003
Fifth Edition
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ourth Edition (part number: 04396-90041)
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Safety Summary
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phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. F
ailure to
comply with these precautions or with specic
WARNINGS
elsewhere
in this manual may impair the protection provided by the equipment.
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,and
intended use of the instrument.
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4396B comply with INST
ALLA
TION CA
TEGORY II and POLLUTION
DEGREE 2in IEC1010-1. 4396B are INDOOR USE product.
Note
LEDs in this product are Class 1in accordance with IEC825-1.
CLASS 1LED PRODUCT
Ground The Instrument
T
oavoid electric shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet
must be connected to a safety earth ground by the supplied power
cable with earth blade
.
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.
K
eep A
way From Live Circuits
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.Component
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,dangerous voltages may
exist even with the power cable removed. T
oavoid injuries
, always
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arnings
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arnings
,such as the example below
,precede potentially dangerous
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arning
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,capable of causing death, are present in this
instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and
adjusting this instrument.
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file1
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HARDKEYS
5
Labeled keys on the instrument front panel
are enclosed in
45
.
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enclosed in
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.
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How T
o Use This Manual
This is a user's guide for the 4396B Network/Spectrum Analyzer
. This
manual contains two quick start tours
, measurement examples, an
installation and setup guide and a table that tells you where to nd
more information.
Installation and Setup Guide
Chapters 1provides installation information that includes an
initial inspection, power line setting, test-set setup
,andkeyboard
connection. If you do not prepare the analyzer yet, read this section
rst.
Quick Start Tour
Chapters 2and 3provide step-by-step instructions for you if you are
operating the analyzer for the rst time
.By
performing these tours,
you will become familiar with the basic operations of the analyzer
.
Chapter 2is for the spectrum analyzer mode
,and chapter 3is for the
network analyzer mode
.
Measurement Examples
Chapters 4 and 5 provide how to use the analyzer for typical network
and spectrum measurement. Chapter 4contains measurement
examples of spectrum measurement applications
,and chapter 5
contains examples of network measurement applications
.
F
or More Information
Appendix Aprovides atable that helps you nd the information you
need in the documentation set.
x

Documentation Map
The following manuals are available for the analyzer
.
User's Guide (Agilent P
art Number 04396-900x1
1
)
The User's Guide walks you through system setup and initial power-on, shows how to
make basic measurements
, explains commonly used features, and typical application
measurement examples
.After you receive your analyzer, begin with this manual.
T
ask Reference (Agilent P
art Number 04396-900x0
1
)
T
ask Reference helps you to learn how to use the analyzer
.This manual provides simple
step-by-step instructions without concepts
.
Function Reference (Agilent Part Number 04396-900x2
1
)
The Function Reference describes all function accessed from the front panel keys and
softkeys
.It also provides information on options and accessories available
,specications
,
system performance
,and some topics about the analyzer's features
.
Programming Guide (Agilent P
art Number 04396-900x3
1
)
The Programming Guide shows how to write and use B
ASIC program to control the
analyzer and describes how Instrument B
ASIC works with the analyzer..
GPIB Command Reference (Agilent P
art Number 04396-900x4
1
)
The GPIB Command Reference provides asummary of all available GPIB commands
.It
also provides information on the status reporting structure and the trigger system (these
features conform to the SCPI standard).
Option 010 Operating Handbook (Agilent P
art Number 04396-900x6
1
)
The option 010 Operation Handbook describes the unique impedance measurement
functions of the 4396B with option 010.
Instrument B
ASIC Manual Set (Agilent P
art Number 04155-90151(E2083-90000))
The Instrument B
ASIC User's Handbook introduces you to the Instrument B
ASIC
programming language
,provide some helpful hints on getting the most use from it, and
provide ageneral programming reference
.It is divided into three books
,
Instrument
B
ASIC Programming T
echniques
,
Instrument B
ASIC Interface T
echniques
,and
Instrument B
ASIC Language R
eference
.
P
erformance T
est Manual (Agilent P
art Number 04396-901x0
1
)
The Performance T
est Manual explains how to verify conformance to published
specications.
Service Manual (Agilent Part Number 04396-901x1
1
)
The Service Manual explains how to adjust, troubleshoot, and repair the instrument.
This manual is option 0BW only
.
1 The number indicated by \x" in the part number of each manual, is allocated for numbers increased by one each
time a revision is made. The latest edition comes with the product.
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Contents
1. Installation and Setup Guide
Incoming Inspection ................. 1-1
Replacing Fuse . ..
..
.............1-3
Fuse Selection .... .. .............1-3
Power Requirements . ................1-4
Power Cable . ...................1-4
Operation Environment .. .. ............1-6
Providing clearance to dissipate heat at installation site .1-6
Instruction for Cleaning ....
............1-6
Rack/Handle Installation ........ .. .....1-7
Option 1CN Handle Kit ....
..
..
.......1-7
Installing the Handle .....
..
..
..
....1-7
Option 1CM Rack Mount Kit ....... ......1-8
Mounting the Rack .......
..
.......1-8
Option 1CP Rack Mount &Handle Kit ...
..
...1-8
Mounting the Handle and Rack ..........1-8
Front View .................
..1-9
Rear View ....................1-11
Connecting a Test Set for Network Analyzer Mode ...1-12
Connecting an Active Probe ..............1-14
For Spectrum Analyzer Mode . ...........1-14
F
or Network Analyzer Mode ............ 1-15
Connecting aKeyboard ................ 1-17
Setting Up a75 Measurement F
or Spectrum Analyzer
Mode ..................
..
..
.1-18
2. Spectrum Analyzer T
our
Before Y
ou Leave On The T
our ............ 2-1
Overview ............
......... 2-1
Required Equipment ............. .. . 2-2
Step 1: Preparing for a Measurement .... .. .. .2-3
Turning ON the analyzer .... .. .. .. . .. . 2-3
Connecting the T
est Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Step 2: Setting Up the Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Setting the A
ctive Channel ............. 2-4
Setting the Analyzer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Selecting the Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Setting the Frequency Range ............ 2-6
Step 3: Making a Measurement ............ 2-8
Reading the Peak Level Using the Marker ...... 2-8
Setting the Resolution Bandwidth to See Low Level
Signals ..................... 2-9
Contents-1

Searching for Harmonics Using the Search Function .2-11
Step 4: Saving and Recalling Analyzer Settings .....2-12
Preparing the Disk ............. .. .. 2-12
Saving Analyzer Settings .............
. 2-13
Entering the File Name ............
.. 2-13
Recalling the Analyzer Settings ...........2-15
3. Network Analyzer T
our
Before Y
ou Leave On The T
our .......... .. 3-1
Overview ................. .. .. 3-1
Required Equipment ..............
.. 3-2
Step 1: Preparing for the Measurement ........ 3-3
Turning ON the Analyzer .......... .. .. 3-3
Connecting the DUT ............. .. .3-3
Step 2: Setting up the Analyzer .......... .. 3-5
Setting the A
ctive Channel ........... .. 3-5
Setting the Analyzer Type ........ .. ....3-6
Selecting the Input .........
..
......3-7
Setting the Frequency Range ............ 3-8
P
erforming the A
utomatic Scaling ..........3-9
Step 3: Making aCalibration ........
..
...3-10
Step 4: Reading aMeasurement Result ....... .. 3-12
Reading aMeasured Value by Using Marker .....3-12
Step 5: Printing Out the Measurement Result .....3-14
Conguring and Connecting a Printer .. ......3-14
Making aHardcopy of the LCD Display .......3-14
4. Spectrum Measurement Examples
Basic Setup .....................4-1
Harmonic Distortion Measurement ...........4-2
T
est Signal and T
est Device .............4-2
Measurement Setup . ................4-2
Connection .................
..
.4-2
Analyzer Settings ..............
..
. 4-3
Multiple P
eak Search and Marker List F
or Harmonic
Distortion Measurement .............4-3
C/N Measurement ................
.. 4-4
T
est Signal .......
..
..
..
........4-4
Measurement Setup ......
..
..
...... .4-4
Connection ...................
.4-4
Analyzer Settings . . . . . . . . ......... 4-4
Fixed 1Marker and Noise F
ormat for C/N Measurement 4-4
Tracking a Drifting Signal . . . . . . . . ....... 4-5
Test Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-5
Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Analyzer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Tracking an Unstable Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Network Measurement with Spectrum Monitor . . . . . 4-7
Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Analyzer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Performing Calibration .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 4-8
Network Measurement ............... 4-8
Contents-2

Monitoring the Leakage Signal at the BInput Using the
Spectrum Monitor . .............
.. 4-9
AM Signal Measurement .............
.. 4-10
T
est Signal .............
..
..
..
.. 4-10
Measurement Setup . ............. .. .4-10
Connection ...............
..
...4-10
Analyzer Settings ..............
..
.4-10
Carrier Amplitude and Frequency Measurement Using
the Marker ..............
..
..
.4-10
Modulating Frequency and Modulation Index
Measurement Using 1Marker ...........4-11
FM Signal Measurement ........... .. .. .4-12
T
est Signal .........
..
..
..
......4-12
Measurement Setup .............. .. .4-12
Connection .............
..
..
...4-12
Analyzer Settings ............
..
..
.4-12
Frequency Deviation of Wide Band FM Signal ....4-12
Frequency Deviation ..........
..
...4-12
Carrier Level and Modulating Frequency ......4-13
Narrow Band FM Signal Measurement ........4-14
Burst Signal Measurement ..........
..
...4-16
T
est Signal .......... .. .. .......4-16
Measurement Setup ...
..
............4-16
Connection ...... ..............4-16
Analyzer Settings ..... ............4-16
Gated Sweep for Burst Signal Measurement . ....4-17
Zero Span for Time Domain Measurement . .....4-17
5. Network Measurement Examples
Basic Setup .....................5-1
Example DUT ...................5-1
Measuring Transmission Characteristics of aFilter ...5-2
Measurement Setup ................. 5-2
Connection ...............
..
...5-2
Analyzer Settings ................
.5-2
P
erforming Calibration ..............5-2
Measurement ................... 5-3
Read Out Insertion Loss Using the Marker ......5-3
3dB Bandwidth .....
..
..
..
..
..
...5-4
Ripple or Flatness ....
............. 5-5
Measuring Phase Response .. .. .. . .. .. .. 5-6
Using the Expanded Phase Mode .... .. .. .. 5-7
Measuring Electrical Length . . . . . . . . . ..... 5-8
Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Electrical Length A
djustment ............ 5-8
Measuring Phase Distortion .... .. .. .. .. .. 5-10
Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Deviation from Linear Phase ............ 5-10
Group Delay Measurement ............. 5-10
Smoothing Group Delay Trace . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Where to Find More Information .......... 5-11
Reection Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Connection.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 5-13
Contents-3

Analyzer Settings . ..
.............. 5-13
P
erforming Calibration .............. 5-13
Measurement ...............
..
.. 5-14
Return Loss and Reection Coecient ........5-14
Standing Wave Ratio ............
..
.. 5-15
S-P
arameters Measurement ............. 5-16
Data Readout Using the Marker ..........5-16
Impedance Measurement .............. 5-17
A
dmittance Measurement ..............5-18
List Sweep ..............
..
..
..
..5-19
Sweep Time Reduction .............
.. 5-19
Analyzer Settings ..........
..
..
..
.5-19
Creating aSweep List ........
..
..
...5-20
P
erforming List Sweep ............ .. 5-20
Dynamic Range Enhancement ............5-21
Filter T
esting Using Limit Lines ........
..
.. 5-22
Example of Limit Lines F
or Filter T
esting ......5-22
Analyzer Settings ..........
..
.....5-22
Creating Limit Lines ...............5-22
P
erforming Limit T
est .............
..5-23
Separated Limit Lines ........
..
..
....5-24
Gain Compression Measurement ........
..
.. 5-25
Measurement Setup ..... ............5-25
Connection ...... ..............5-25
Analyzer Settings ...
..
............5-25
P
erformance Calibration ....
.........5-26
Measurement ...................5-26
Absolute Output Level Measurement .........5-27
A. F
or More Information
Index
Contents-4

Figures
1-1. P
ower Cable Supplied ................ 1-5
1-2. Rack Mount Kits Installation ............1-7
1-3. Connecting aTransmission/Reection T
est Set ....1-12
1-4. Connecting an S-parameter T
est Set .........1-13
1-5. Spectrum Analyzer Mode (One A
ctive Probe) .....1-14
1-6. Network Analyzer Mode (One A
ctive Probe) .....1-15
1-7. Network Analyzer Mode (Two A
ctive Probes) ....1-16
1-8. Using aTransmission/Reection T
est Set .......1-17
1-9. Connecting aKeyboard ...............1-18
2-1. Required Equipment ................2-2
3-1. Required Equipment ................3-2
3-2. Transmission/Reection T
est Set Setup ........3-3
3-3. S-P
arameter T
est Set Setup .............3-4
4-1. Basic Connection for Spectrum Measurement .....4-1
4-2. Harmonics Measurement Setup ...........4-2
4-3. Using Multiple P
eak Search and Marker List to Measure
Harmonic Distortion ............... 4-3
4-4. Using Markers and Noise F
ormat to Measure C/N Ratio 4-4
4-5. Display When Starting Signal Track .........4-6
4-6. Display After Signal Has Drifted ...........4-6
4-7. Inuence on Network Measurement by Leakage from
an A
djacent Circuit .......
..
......4-7
4-8. Network Measurement With Spectrum Monitor Setup .4-7
4-9. Transmission Measurement Result (Inuenced by
Leakage) .......... ..
..
......4-8
4-10. Spectrum Monitoring Result at the BInput ..... . 4-9
4-11. Dual Display of Network and Spectrum Measurement .4-9
4-12. Carrier Amplitude and Frequency of AM Signal . ..4-11
4-13. Modulating Frequency of AM Signal . ..
......4-11
4-14. Wide Band FM Signal Measurement . ........4-13
4-15. Zooming Carrier Signal of FM Signal .........4-14
4-16. Narrow Band FM Signal Measurement ........ 4-14
4-17. Maximum and Minimum Envelopes of Narrow Band FM
Signal .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 4-15
4-18. Superimposing Spectrum and Envelopes ....... 4-15
4-19. Burst Signal Measurement Setup . . . ........ 4-16
4-20. Burst Signal Measurement Result Using Normal Sweep 4-17
4-21. Burst Signal Measurement Using Gated Sweep .. .. 4-17
4-22. Burst Signal Spectrum and T
est Signal Envelope ... 4-18
5-1. Transmission Measurement Setup .... .. .. .. 5-2
5-2. Response of a Dielectric Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5-3. Using the Marker to Determine 3 dB Bandwidth ... 5-4
5-4. Using Peak Search to Determine Ripple ....... 5-5
5-5. Amplitude and Phase Response of a Dielectric Filter . 5-6
5-6. Expanded Phase Mode ............... 5-7
Contents-5

5-7. Phase Response of a Dielectric Filter Over a50 MHz
Span ...............
..
..
..
. 5-8
5-8. Electrical Length A
djustment ............ 5-9
5-9. Deviation From Linear Phase ...........
. 5-10
5-10. Group Delay ............... .. .. .5-11
5-11. Reection Measurement .............
.. 5-12
5-12. Reection Measurement Setup ............ 5-13
5-13. Return Loss ............... .. .. .5-14
5-14. SWR ..............
..
..
..
....5-15
5-15. S
11
on P
olar Chart .............. .. . 5-16
5-16. Impedance Measurement .............
. 5-17
5-17. A
dmittance Measurement ........
..
..
.. 5-18
5-18. Sweep List Edit Display ......... .. .. ..5-20
5-19. Dynamic Range Enhancement ..........
.. 5-21
5-20. Editing the Limit Lines .........
..
..
..5-23
5-21. Separated Limit Lines ..........
..
..
..5-24
5-22. Gain Compression Measurement Setup ........ 5-25
5-23. Gain Compression ........... ......5-26
5-24. Input vs
.Output P
ower Level at the
0
1dB Gain
Compression P
oint ................5-27
Contents-6

T
ables
1-1. Contents ..
...................
.1-2
1-2. Fuse Selection .................. . 1-3
1-3. Rack Mount Kits ...............
..
.1-7
Contents-7