Agilent Technologies E4402B Option H3B Manual

Agilent Technologies
E4402B Option H3B
User’s and Service Guide

Agilent Technologies
E4402B Option H3B
User’s and Service Guide
Use this manual with the following document:
ESA-E Manual Set
Manufacturing Part Number: E4401-90511
Printed in USA
March 2006
© Copyright Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2006

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Warranty Statement
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Safety Notes
The following safety notes are used throughout this document. Familiarize yourself with
each of these notes and its meaning before performing any of the procedures in this
document.
WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note
until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign
until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Definitions
•Specifications describe the performance of parameters covered by the product warranty
(temperature –0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise noted.)
•Typical describes additional product performance information that is not covered by the
product warranty. It is performance beyond specification that 80% of the units exhibit
with a 95% confidence level over the temperature range 20 to 30 °C. Typical
performance does not include measurement uncertainty.
•Nominal values indicate expected performance or describe product performance that is
useful in the application of the product, but is not covered by the product warranty.
•Characteristic Performance describes performance parameter that the product is
expected to meet before it leaves the factory, but is not verified in the field and is not
covered by the product warranty. A characteristic includes the same guard bands as a
specification.

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Contents
Contents-1
E4402B Option H3B
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Verifying the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting to the Spectrum Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Typeface Key Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Making Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Performance Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Equipment Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety and Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connector Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Statement of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Shipping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Compliance with German Noise Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Instrument Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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User’s and Service Guide 1
E4402B Option H3B

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E4402B Option H3B Description
Description
The Agilent Technologies E4402B Option H3B provides a local oscillator output on the rear
panel of the ESA using an SMA (f) connector, for use with the Aerodynex Sideband
Adapter (ATSA–N/P–06R2–AG) for TV modulator and transmitter measurements.. This
option is not compatible with option 1DN, Tracking Generator.
The center frequency of the first LO output is 3.9214 GHz when the E4402B is tuned to a
center frequency of 0 Hz, and is 4.7214 GHz when the E4402B is tuned to a center
frequency of 800 MHz.
The nominal output power of the LO Output is greater than –5 dBm from 3.9214 GHz to
4.9214 GHz (when the E4402B is tuned to a center frequency between 0 Hz and 1.0 GHz)
and is greater than –10 dBm for higher LO frequencies (Center Frequencies greater than
1 GHz) (when the E4402B is tuned to a center frequency above 1.0 GHz).
Any device connected to this output must have a 50 Ωimpedance. The Agilent
Technologies E4402B Option H3B comes with a 50 Ωtermination that is to be installed on
the 1st LO Output connector when not in use. Failure to teminate the output connector
with 50 Ωmay degrade the frequency response of the E4402B.
The Agilent Technologies E4402B Option H3B is not compatible with the Tek 1405
sideband adapter or the Aerodynex ATSA.
In all other respects, the Agilent Technologies E4402B Option H3B is the same as the
standard E4402B.

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E4402B Option H3B Verifying the Shipment
Verifying the Shipment
After the instrument has been unpacked, keep the original packaging materials so they
can be used if you need to transport the instrument. Inspect the instrument and all
accessories for any signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment. If your
instrument or any accessories appear to be damaged or missing refer to “Contacting
Agilent Sales and Service Offices” on page 16.

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E4402B Option H3B Connecting to the Spectrum Analyzer
Connecting to the Spectrum Analyzer
The following set-up is one example of how a typical measurement may be performed using
the E4402B Spectrum Analyzer with the Option H3B. Refer to Table 1 for a list of
equipment needed.
1. Connect one end of the SMA cable (5062-6674) to the Aerodynex Sideband Adapter
(ATSA–N/P–06R2–AG) LO IN to the SMA connector labeled “1st LO Out” on the rear
panel of the E4402B Spectrum Analyzer. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5.
2. Attach the BNC cable (8120-2582) from the Video Out on the rear of the Aerodynex
Sideband Adapter (ATSA–N/P–06R2–AG) to the Video In on the transmitter or
modulator under test.
3. Secure the appropriate adapters (Type N to BNC) to the ends of the BNC cable
(8120-2582) and attach to the 50 ΩRF Input of the E4402B Spectrum Analyzer and the
other end to the output of the modulator.
CAUTION A directional coupler or high power attenuator may be needed to keep the
DUT output power from exceeding +30 dBm or 1 W max safe input.
WARNING Connecting the RF input of the E4402B to source with greater than
+30 dBm of output power will damage the spectrum analyzer.
Table 1 Material and Equipment Required1
1. These items are not shipped with the E4402B H3B
Description Agilent
Part Number
Qty
Adapter Type-N (m) to BNC (f) 1250-0780 1
Cable SMA (m) 5062-6674 1
Cable BNC (m) 8120-2582 2
Modulator or Transmitter Under Test n/a 1
Aerodynex Sideband Adapter n/a 1
Adapter Coax (m) to BNC (f) n/a 1

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E4402B Option H3B Typeface Key Conventions
Figure 1 Hardware Setup
Typeface Key Conventions
The following key conventions are used throughout this document.
•[HARDKEYS] are labeled front panel keys
•SOFTKEYS are unlabeled key whose function is indicated on the instrument display
Modulator or Transmitter under test
Aerodynex
Sideband Adapter
LO IN (rear) VIDEO OUT (rear)
50ΩRF INPUT
LO OUT (rear)
VIDEO INRF OUTPUT
E4402B with Option H3B
3.9214 GHz -
4.9214 GHz
High Power Attenuator

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E4402B Option H3B Making Measurements
Making Measurements
The instructions describe the setup for a simple measurement that may be made using the
equipment listed in Table 1 on page 4 and the configuration in Figure 1 on page 5.
1. Turn On all of the equipment. Allow the equipment to warm up for the required
specified time as indicated in each of the instrument operating manuals.
2. Turn Off the Auto Align routine before making your measurements.
Perform the following keystrokes:
[System] > Alignments > Auto Align > Off
3. Select the desired channel on the modulator, or use the assigned transmitter frequency.
Channel two ( ≈ 55.25 MHz) has been selected for this example.
4. Perform the following keystrokes:
[Frequency] > Start Freq > [52 MHz]
[Frequency] > Stop Freq > [63 MHz].
After you have completed the setup, refer to Figure 2 for an example of the waveform on
the screen of the E4402B.
Figure 2 Typical Signal after E4403B Option H3B Setup

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E4402B Option H3B Making Measurements
1. Slowly adjust the Aerodynex Sideband Adapter course “Transmitter Frequency” knob
to the desired frequency. Use the “Fine” adjust knob if more accuracy is desired. The
waveform displayed on the E4402B Spectrum Analyzer will display the bandwidth of
the transmitter or modulator under test. Refer to Figure 3. Refer to the Aerodynex
Sideband Adapter documentation for more information on making measurements.
Figure 3 Example of a Video Signal

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E4402B Option H3B Performance Verification
Performance Verification
The purpose of the electrical test is to verify the response of the H3B option in the ESA.
The H3B option provides an output frequency range from 3.9214 GHz to 4.9214 GHz with
a power level ≥ – 5 dBm.
Equipment Required
• Test Spectrum Analyzer with a frequency range of > 6 GHz
• RF Cable (3.5 mm)
1. Turn on the spectrum analyzer and press [Preset].
2. Turn off the Auto Align function of the DUT and on the test spectrum analyzer,
if so equipped.
3. Connect the H3B Output, on the rear of the ESA DUT, to the RF Input on the spectrum
analyzer using an RF cable and adapter, if required.
4. Press [Frequency] on the ESA DUT and set the start frequency to
0 Hz and the stop frequency to 1.1 GHz. Set the Sweep time to 10 sec.
5. Press [Frequency] on the test spectrum analyzer and set the start frequency to 3 GHz
and the stop frequency to 5 GHz.
6. Set the RF level on the test spectrum analyzer to 0 dBm.
7. Increase the test spectrum analyzer sweep time to approximately
20 seconds for improved display clarity.
8. Leave all other ESA DUT and test spectrum analyzer settings autocoupled.
9. Set the test spectrum analyzer markers 1 and 2 to frequencies of
3.9214 GHz to 4.9214 GHz, respectively.
10. Press [View Trace] > Max Hold on the test spectrum analyzer.
11. Verify that the test spectrum analyzer signal trace is ≥–5 dBm between 3.9214 GHz
and 4.9214 GHz.

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E4402B Option H3B Performance Verification
Repair Information
The H3B can occupy Slot 5 or 6 and will appear to be empty. Note that Slot 6 actually
contains the Option H3B RF cable. Verify that Option H3B has been installed by checking
the serial tag on the rear panel of the instrument and verifying the terminated 3.5mm “LO
Output” connector is installed on the rear panel of the instrument.
The following photos show the replaceable assemblies. Refer to “Replaceable Parts” on
page 10.
Figure 4 LO Output (J15)
Figure 5 Cable Routing

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E4402B Option H3B Replaceable Parts
Replaceable Parts
NOTE Special options are built to order, so long lead times may be
encountered when ordering replacement parts.
Description Agilent
Part Number
Qty
Spiral Wrap - 16 inches 0890-0025 1
Adapter - Coax SMA (f) – SMA (f) 1250-1666 1
Termination – 50 Ω1810-0118 1
Nut - Hex 1/4 2950-0223 1
Washer 1/4 3050-0420 1
Cable Assembly – 18 inches 5062-6665 1
Rear Panel – H3B E4401-00085 1

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E4402B Option H3B Safety and Regulatory Information
Safety and Regulatory Information
Introduction
Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with safety
markings and instructions before you operate the instrument. The documentation contains
information and warnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and
to maintain the product in a safe condition.
Before Applying Power
Verify that the product is configured to match the available main power source. If this
product is to be powered by autotransformer, make sure the common terminal is connected
to the neutral (grounded) side of the ac power supply.
Connector Care and Cleaning
If alcohol is used to clean the connectors, the power cord to the instrument must be
removed. All cleaning should take place in a well ventilated area. Allow adequate time for
the fumes to disperse and moist alcohol to evaporate prior to energizing the instrument.
WARNING To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Agilent Technologies
model product from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one
slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do
not attempt to clean internally.
Declaration of Conformity
For a copy of the manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity for this apparatus, contact your
local Agilent Technologies office or sales representative. Refer to “Contacting Agilent Sales
and Service Offices” on page 16.
Statement of Compliance
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with the standards listed on the
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The
documentation contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user to
ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.
Shipping Instructions
You must always call the Agilent Technologies Instrument Support Center to initiate
service before retuning your instrument to a service office. See “Contacting Agilent Sales
and Service Offices” on page 16. Always transport or ship the instrument using the
original packaging if possible. If not, comparable packaging must be used. Attach a
complete description of the failure symptoms.

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E4402B Option H3B Safety and Regulatory Information
Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB du Canada.
Compliance with German Noise Requirements
This is to declare that this instrument is in conformance with the German Regulation on
Noise Declaration for Machines (Laermangabe nach der Maschinenlaermrerordnung-3.
GSGV Deutschland).
Acoustic Noise Emission/Geraeuschemission
LpA<70 dB Lpa<70 dB
Operator Position am Arbeitsplatz
Normal Operation normaler Betrieb
per ISO 7779 nach DIN 45635 t. 19