Agilent Technologies E5061B User manual

Agilent E5061B
Network Analyzer
Configuration Guide

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Ordering guide
Standard furnished item 1
Description Additional information
Installation guide Contains the information necessary to start up with the E5061B.
CD ROM IO libraries
Power cable
Certificate of calibration
Step 1. Choose test set option (Must choose one of the nine test set options.)
Option No. Description
50 Ω RF NA options
E5061B-115 Transmission/Reflection test set, 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz, 50 Ω system impedance
E5061B-215 S-parameter test set, 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz, 50 Ω system impedance
E5061B-135 Transmission/Reflection test set, 100 kHz to 3 GHz, 50 Ω system impedance
E5061B-235 S-parameter test set, 100 kHz to 3GHz, 50 Ω system impedance
75 Ω RF NA options
E5061B-117 Transmission/Reflection test set, 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz, 75 Ω system impedance
E5061B-217 S-parameter test set, 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz, 75 Ω system impedance
E5061B-137 Transmission/Reflection test set, 100 kHz to 3 GHz, 75 Ω system impedance
E5061B-237 S-parameter test set, 100 kHz to 3GHz, 75 Ω system impedance
LF-RF NA option
E5061B-3L5 LF-RF network analyzer with DC bias source, 5 Hz to 3 GHz
Step 2. Choose impedance analysis option
(for E5061B-3L5 LF-RF network analyzer. If not required, go to step 3.)
Option No. Description
Software option
E5061B-005 2, 3 Impedance analysis for E5061B-3L5 LF-RF network analyzer
Accessory
E5061B-720 3, 4 Add 50 Ω resistor set
The following steps will guide you through configuring your E5061B.
1. Keyboard and mouse are not furnished as standard. Refer to “Step 6. accessory option” for the selection of these items.
2. This option is not applicable for the E5061B RF NA options 1x5/2x5/1x7/2x7.
3. Refer to “Software upgrade” section for retrofit information on the above option.
4. For calibration at test fixtures. Required for the gain-phase series-thru method.

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Step 3. Choose hardware option (If not required, go to step 4)
Option No. Description
E5061B-1E5 1High stability time base
Step 4. Choose hard disk drive option 2
Option No. Description
E5061B-020 Standard hard disk drive
Step 5. Choose software option (If not required, go to step 6)
Option No. Description
E5061B-010 3Time domain/fault location analysis
Step 6. Choose accessory option (If not required, go to step 7)
Option No. Description
E5061B-810 Add keyboard
E5061B-820 Add mouse
E5061B-1CM Rack mount Kit
E5061B-1CN Front Handle Kit
E5061B-1CP Rack mount and front handle kit
Step 7. Choose calibration option
Option No. Description
E5061B-1A7 ISO 17025 compliant calibration
E5061B-A6J ANSI Z540 compliant calibration
1. Refer to “Hardware upgrade” section for retrofit information on the above options.
2. Option 020 is the only hard disk option for the E5061B. Must choose this option when ordering the E5061B.
3. Refer to “Software upgrade” section for retrofit information on the above option.

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E5061BEP ENA Network Analyzer – Express Configuration
The Agilent E5061BEP ENA series network analyzer express configurations are preconfigured option packages for off-the-
shelf delivery from our authorized distributors. The express configurations deliver the same specifications and functionality
as Agilent’s build-to-order instruments and also provide the same level of upgradeability, ensuring that they can evolve as
your test needs change. For more detail, visit, www.agilent.com/find/express-e5061b
Step 3. Choose hardware option (If not required, go to step 4)
Option No. Description
E5061BEP ENA Series Network Analyzer – Express Configuration
Step 3. Choose hardware option (If not required, go to step 4)
Option No. Frequency Test set Connector
Type
Impedance
analysis
Equivalent standard model
option 1
E5061BEP-115 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz Transmission/ Reflection Type-N(f) No E5061B-115/020
E5061BEP-235 100 kHz to 3 GHz S-parameter Type-N(f) No E5061B-115/020
E5061BEP-NZA 5 Hz to 3 GHz S-parameter and
Gain-phase
Type-N(f) and
BNC(f)
Yes E5061B-3L5/020/005/720/1E5
1. Equivalent standard model options
Option 3L5 : LF-RF network analyzer with DC bias source, 5 Hz to 3 GHz
Option 020 : Standard hard disk drive
Option 005 : Impedance analysis for LF-RF network analyzer
Option 720 : Add 50 Ω resistor set
Option 1E5 : High stability time base

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Test accessories and calibration kits
Electronic calibration (ECal) modules
Test accessories and calibration kits that can be used with the E5061B are listed in this section. A complete line of test
accessories and calibration kits can be found at the Agilent RF and Microwave Test Accessories Web site:
www.agilent.com/find/accessories
Test accessories
Test accessories such as test port cable are necessary for a complete measurement system using the E5061B. Order test
accessories in accordance with the desired measurement system.
Calibration kits
Calibration is an accuracy enhancement procedure that effectively reduces the system errors that cause uncertainty in
network measurement. Calibration kit is necessary to perform the calibration.
• Mechanical calibration kits include standards, such as opens, shorts and loads, which are measured by the network
analyzer. Choose a calibration kit for each connector type to be used.
• Electronic calibration (ECal) modules1replace mechanical calibration standards with one solid-state calibration module
that is controlled by the network analyzer via USB. ECal modules provide many different impedances to the test ports
which enables a full two-port calibration to be performed quickly with a single connection. This technique reduces
operator errors and connector wear and abrasion.
1. ECal modules don’t cover the whole frequency range of the E5061B. Check whether the frequency range of each ECal module meets your
measurement needs.
Mechanical calibration kits

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1. For transmission measurement with the gain-phase test port of the E5061B-3L5. Required for milliohm impedance measurements in the low
frequency range.
Test accessories (for 50 Ω system)
Model No. Description
Test Port Cable
N6314A 50 Ω type-N (m) to type-N (m) cable, DC to 12.4 GHz, 61 cm (24 in)
N6315A 50 Ω type-N (m) to type-N (f) cable, DC to 12.4 GHz, 61 cm (24 in)
11500E 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m) cable, 61 cm (24 in)
11500F 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m) cable, 150 cm (24 in)
11857D 50 Ω 7 mm to 7 mm cable, 300 kHz to 6 GHz, 61 cm (24 in)
8120-1838 50 Ω BNC (m) to BNC (m) cable, 30 cm (12 in)
8120-1839 50 Ω BNC (m) to BNC (m) cable, 61 cm (24 in)
Adapter
1250-0780 50 Ω type-N (m) to 50 Ω BNC (f) adapter
1250-1200 50 Ω BNC (f) to SMA (m) adapter
1250-2015 50 Ω BNC (m) to SMA (f) adapter
Accessory Kit
11853A 50 Ω type-N accessory kit. Includes;
- Type-N (f) to type-N (f) adapter (2 qty.)
- Type-N (m) to type-N (m) adapter (2 qty.)
- Type-N (f) short
- Type-N (m) short
11854A 50 Ω BNC accessory kit. Includes;
- BNC (m) to Type-N (m) adapter (2 qty.)
- BNC (f) to Type-N (f) adapter (2 qty.)
- BNC (f) to Type-N (m) adapter (2 qty.)
- BNC (m) to Type-N (f) adapter (2 qty.)
- BNC (m) short
Adapter Kit
11878A 50 Ω type-N to 3.5 mm adapter kit. Includes;
- 3.5 mm (m) to type-N (m) adapter
- 3.5 mm (f) to type-N (f) adapter
- 3.5 mm (f) to type-N (m) adapter
- 3.5 mm (m) to type-N (f) adapter
Power Splitter 1
11667L BNC (f) connectors, DC to 2 GHz
DC Block
N9398C 3.5 mm (m) and 3.5 mm (f) connectors, 50 kHz to 26.5 GHz
N9399C 3.5 mm (m) and 3.5 mm (f) connectors, 700 kHz to 26.5 GHz
11667L

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Test accessories (for 50 Ω system, continued)
Model No. Description
Active Probe
41800A 5 Hz to 500 MHz active probe, 100 kΩ (probe alone) / 1 MΩ (with 10:1 or 100:1 divider). Includes;
- Probe to BNC adapter
- Hook tip adapter
- Slip-on tip adapter
- 10:1 and 100:1 divider
41800A-001 Adds a cable to connect the probe with an external power supply. This option is not necessary for
the E5061B-3L5 since it is equipped with the probe power.
41800A-UK6 Commercial cal certificate with test data
85024A 300 kHz to 3 GHz active probe. Includes;
- Probe tip to type-N Adapter
- 10:1 divider
- Hook tip adapter
- Slip-on tip adapter
- Leads
Differential Active Probe
1141A 1DC to 200 MHz differential active probe. The 1142A is required. Includes;
- 10x and 100x attenuator adapter
- AC coupling adapter
- Two-inch extension leads
- Mini-grabbers (2 qty.)
- Five-inch ground lead
- Shielded signal lead
- Test board
- Flat-blade alignment tool
- Circuit connection post
Probe Control and Power
Module
1142A Probe control and power module for the 1141A Differential Active Probe.
1. The 1142A Probe Control and Power Module is required.
1141A, 1142A, and E5061B41800A and E5061B

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Non-Agilent test accessories (for 50 Ω system)
Model No. Description
Injection Transformer
Picotest
J2100A Injection Transformer
1 Hz to 5 MHz (when terminated with 5 Ω), 10 Hz to 5 MHz (when terminated with
50 Ω), Input: BNC(f), Output: Banana jacks, 600 V/CAT II isolation voltage.
Optimized for loop gain measurements of DC-DC converters and switching power
supplies.
Picotest
J2101A Injection Transformer
10 Hz to 45 MHz (when terminated with 5 Ω), 60 Hz to 45 MHz (when terminated with
50 Ω), Input: BNC(f), Output: Banana jacks, 600 V/CAT II isolation voltage.
Optimized for loop gain measurements of DC-DC converters and switching power
supplies.
North Hills Signal Processing
0017CC 50 Ω Video Isolation
Transformer
10 Hz to 5 MHz (when terminated with 50 Ω), Input: BNC(f), Output: BNC(f).
Applicable to loop gain measurements of DC-DC converters and switching power
supplies.
Other Signal Injector
Picotest
J2110A Solid-State Injector
(Bode Box)
DC to 40 MHz, Input and output voltage up to ± 10.5 V,
Signal input: BNC(f), Output: Banana jacks.
Optimized for wide band loop gain measurements of control loop circuits.
Picotest
J2120A Line Injector
15 Hz to 5 MHz, up to 50 Vdc / 5 Adc, Signal input: BNC(f),
DC input & output: Banana jacks.
For PSRR measurements of linear regulators and DC-DC converters.
Picotest
J2111A Current Injector
DC to 40 MHz, Input: BNC(f), Output: Banana jacks.
For the non-invasive phase margin measurement and other measurements of DC-DC
converters (refer to Picotest’s application note).
Banana test lead/adapter
Pomona Electronics 1166 Banana plug to alligator clip
Pomona Electronics 4650 Banana plug to test clip
Pomona Electronics 4650 Banana plugs to test clips
Pomona Electronics 1269 Banana plugs to BNC(f) adapter
BNC breakout
Pomona Electronics 2886 BNC(m) to alligator clips
Pomona Electronics 3789 BNC(m) to test clips
BNC to test clip lead
Pomona Electronics 3787-C-18 Coax. cable with a BNC(m) connector and test clips at the ends,
approx. 60 cm (total length).
For probing the DUT from the gain-phase receiver ports.
50 Ω feed through
Pasternack Enterprises
PE6008-50
DC to 1 GHz, 50 Ω BNC(m) to BNC(f) feed through.
DC Block
Mini-Circuits
BLK-89
100 kHz to 8 GHz, 50 Ω SMA(m) to SMA(f) DC blocking capacitor.

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Non-Agilent test accessories (for 50 Ω system, continued)
North Hills Signal Processing 0017CC Pomona 3787-C-18 test lead (connected to gain-phase receiver ports)
Pomona 2886 BNC breakout (connected to 0017CC)
Picotest J2100A Injection Transformer
Picotest J2111A Current Injector
Picotest J2120A Line Injector
Picotest J2120A Line Injector
(Banana-to-test clip leads connected to its banana jacks)
Picotest web page: http://www.picotest.com
North Hills Signal Processing web page: http://www.northhills-sp.com/index.html
Mini-Circuits web page: http://www.minicircuits.com/index.html
Pomona Electronics web page: http://www.pomonaelectronics.com/
Pasternack Enterprises web page: http://www.pasternack.com/

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Calibration kits (for 50 Ω system)
Model No. Description
Type-N
Mechanical calibration kits
85032E 50 Ω economy calibration kit, DC to 6 GHz. Includes;
- Type-N (m) fixed load
- Type-N (m) combined open/short
85032F 50 Ω standard calibration kit, DC to 9 GHz. Includes;
- Type-N (m) fixed load
- Type-N (f) fixed load
- Type-N (m) Open
- Type-N (f) Open
- Type-N (m) Short
- Type-N (f) Short
85032F-100 Adds 50 Ω type-N (f) to type-N (f) adapter
85032F-200 Adds 50 Ω type-N (m) to type-N (m) adapter
85032F-300 Adds 50 Ω type-N (m) to type-N (f) adapter
85032F-500 Adds;
- 50 Ω type-N (m) to 7 mm adapter (2 qty.)
- 50 Ω type-N (f) to 7 mm adapter (2 qty.)
Electronic calibration kits
85092C 1RF ECal module
2-port (50 Ω type-N), 300 kHz to 9 GHz. The sexes of the connectors depend on the option.
85092C-M0F 2Type-N (f) to Type-N (m) RF ECal module
85092C-00M 2Type-N (m) to Type-N (m) RF ECal module
85092C-00F 2Type-N (f) to Type-N (f) RF ECal module
85092C-00A Adds;
- Type-N (f) to Type-N (f) adapter
- Type-N (m) to Type-N (m) adapter
1. This ECal module cannot be used in the low frequency range below 300 kHz.
2. Mixed connector options are also available. Visit our website for more details about the ECal: www.agilent.com/find/ecal