Agilent Technologies E8356A User manual

E8356A 300 kHz to 3 GHz
E8357A 300 kHz to 6 GHz
E8358A 300 kHz to 9 GHz
Configuration Guide
Agilent
RF Network Analyzers
PNA Series
Full S-parameter measurements
❐Agilent PNA Series
network analyzer
❐Test port cables, 50 ohms
❐Calibration kit for applicable
connector type
This configuration guide describes standard configurations, options,
accessories, upgrade kits and compatible peripherals for the PNA Series
of vector network analyzers. This guide should be used with the Agilent PNA
Series Technical Specifications for a complete description of these analyzers.
System Configuration Summary
This summary lists the main components
required to form a basic measurement
system. Options or peripherals may
be added to provide enhanced measure-
ment and data storage capability.

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Agilent PNA Series
Each PNA Series instrument is an integrated network analyzer
with a built-in LCD display, hard and floppy disk drives,
S-parameter test set and synthesized source. The analyzer has
two 50 ohm Type-N (f) test ports. Included with each instru-
ment is a mouse, keyboard, CD-ROM containing a copy of the
operating and programming manual set, a mini-parallel to paral-
lel adapter, and a three-year return-to-Agilent service warranty.
❐ E8356A network analyzer, 300 kHz to 3 GHz
❐ E8357A network analyzer, 300 kHz to 6 GHz
❐ E8358A network analyzer, 300 kHz to 9 GHz
Options
❐ Option 010 time-domain capability
For viewing reflection and transmission responses in time
or distance domain.
❐ Option 015 configurable test set
Adds front panel access to the source output and coupler
input on both ports 1 and 2. 35 dB step attenuators are also
added between the couplers and receivers. This capability
provides the ability to improve measurement sensitivity for
measuring low-level signals, or to add components and
other peripheral instruments for a variety of measurement
applications.
❐ Option 1CM rack mount kit
Adds a rack mount (part number 5063-9216) and rail kit
(E3663AC) for use without handles
❐ Option 1CP rack mount kit
Adds a rack mount (part number 5063-9236) and rail kit
(E3663AC) for use with previously supplied handles
❐ Option AM8 CD-RW drive
Adds an external read/write CD drive with a USB cable
❐ Option B30 USB hub
Adds a 4-port USB hub for connecting additional USB
peripherals
Documentation
❐ Option AVK adds printed copy of User’s and Programmer’s
documentation (part number E8356-90028)
❐ Option 0BW adds printed copy of assembly level service
manual (part number E8356-90002)
Localization
The following options provide a translated, printed copy of
User’s documentation and an English printed copy of the
Programmer’s documentation. Localized documentation will
be available early 2001.
❐ Option ABD German manual (part number E8356-90032)
❐ Option ABE Spanish manual (part number E8356-90031)
❐ Option ABF French manual (part number E8356-90029)
❐ Option ABJ Japanese manual (part number E8356-90030)
Certification options
❐ Option UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data
Service and support options
❐ Option W01 Converts three-year return-to-Agilent service
warranty to one-year on-site service (check with your local
Agilent sales or service office for availability in your area)
❐ Option W31 Converts three-year return-to-Agilent service
warranty to three-year on-site service (check with your
local Agilent sales or service office for availability in your
area)
❐ Option W32 Three-year return-to-Agilent commercial
calibration agreement
❐ Option W34 Three-year return-to-Agilent standards-
compliant calibration agreement
❐ Option W50 Extends return-to-Agilent service warranty to
5 years
❐ Option W51 Converts three-year return-to-Agilent service
warranty to five-year on-site service (check with your local
Agilent sales or service office for availability in your area)
❐ Option W52 Five-year return-to-Agilent commercial
calibration agreement
❐ Option W54 Five-year return-to-Agilent standards-
compliant calibration agreement

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Measurement accessories
A complete line of RF test accessories can be found in the
Agilent RF and Microwave Test Accessories Catalog (literature
number 5968-4314EN) or by visiting www.agilent.com/find/mta
Accessories are available in these connector types: 50 ohm
Type-N, 3.5 mm, 7 mm, and 7-16. Test port cables and a
calibration kit should be added for a complete measurement
system. A verification kit is used to verify corrected system
performance.
Test-port cables
Test port cables are used to connect the network analyzer to
the device under test.
❐ N6314A 50 ohm Type-N RF cable, 300 kHz to 9 GHz
Includes one 610 mm (24 in) cable with male connectors
(part number 8120-8862)
❐ N6315A 50 ohm Type-N RF cable, 300 kHz to 9 GHz
Includes one 406 mm (16 in) cable with one male and one
female connector (part number 8121-0027)
❐ N3839A 50 ohm Type-N RF cable, 300 kHz to 9 GHz
Includes one 406 mm (16 in) cable with male connectors
(part number 8121-0101)
Calibration kits
Mechanical calibration kits include standards, such as
open/short circuits and loads, which are measured by the
network analyzer for increased measurement accuracy.
Electronic calibration (ECal) kits replace mechanical calibra-
tion standards with one solid-state calibration module that
is controlled by the network analyzer to present many differ-
ent impedances to the test ports. A full two-port calibration
can be performed quickly with a single connection. This tech-
nique reduces errors and connector wear and abrasion.
Choose a calibration kit for each connector type to be used.
Economy, includes:
• open standards (male and female)
• short standards (male and female)
• fixed-termination standards (male and female)
• in-series adapters
Standard, includes the devices in the economy kit and adds:
• connector tools
Precision, includes the devices in the economy kit and adds:
• 50 ohm airline for TRL calibration
• TRL adapters
• connector tools
For devices with Type-N connectors
Mechanical calibration kits
❐ 85032F economy: 30 kHz to 9 GHz. Includes:
85032-60017 Type-N (m) fixed load
85032-60018 Type-N (f) fixed load
85032-60013 Type-N (m) open
85032-60014 Type-N (f) open
85032-60016 Type-N (m) short
85032-60015 Type-N (f) short
❐ Option 100 adds:
85032-60021 Type-N (f) to Type-N (f) adapter
❐ Option 200 adds:
85032-60019 Type-N (m) to Type-N (m) adapter
❐ Option 300 adds:
85032-60020 Type-N (m) to Type-N (f) adapter
❐ Option 500 adds:
85054-60001 Type-N (f) to 7 mm adapter (two included)
85054-60009 Type-N (m) to 7 mm adapter (two included)
❐ 85054D economy: 45 MHz to 18 GHz. Includes:
85054-60025 Type-N (m) short
85054-60026 Type-N (f) short
85054-60027 Type-N (m) open
85054-60028 Type-N (f) open
85054-60031 Type-N (f) to 7 mm adapter
85054-60032 Type-N (m) to 7 mm adapter
85054-60037 Type-N (f) to Type-N (f) adapter
85054-60038 Type-N (m) to Type-N (m) adapter
85054-60046 Type-N (m) fixed load
85054-60047 Type-N (f) fixed load
Electronic calibration kits
❐ 85092B RF ECal: 30 kHz to 9 GHz. Includes:
85092-60005 Type-N (f) to Type-N (m) RF ECal module
❐ Option 00M substitutes module with:
85092-60006 Type-N (m) to Type-N (m) RF ECal module
❐ Option 00F substitutes module with:
85092-60007 Type-N (f) to Type-N (f) RF ECal module
❐ Option 00A adds:
85054-60037 Type-N (f) to Type-N (f) adapter
85054-60038 Type-N (m) to Type-N (m) adapter

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For devices with 3.5 mm or SMA connectors
(see Adapters section for information about the Agilent
11878A 3.5 mm adapter kit)
Mechanical calibration kits
❐ 85033E economy: 30 kHz to 9 GHz. Includes:
85033-60016 3.5 mm (m) load
85033-60017 3.5 mm (f) load
85033-60018 3.5 mm (m) open
85033-60019 3.5 mm (f) open
85033-60020 3.5 mm (m) short
85033-60021 3.5 mm (f) short
8710-1761 torque wrench
❐ Option 100 adds:
85027-60005 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter
❐ Option 200 adds:
85027-60007 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m) adapter
❐ Option 300 adds:
85027-60006 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter
❐ Option 400 adds:
1250-1744 3.5 mm (f) to Type- N 50 ohm (m) adapter
1250-1743 3.5 mm (m) to Type- N 50 ohm (m) adapter
1250-1745 3.5 mm (f) to Type- N 50 ohm (f) adapter
1250-1750 3.5 mm (m) to Type- N 50 ohm (f) adapter
❐ Option 500 adds:
1250-1746 3.5 mm (m) to 7 mm adapter (two included)
1250-1747 3.5 mm (f) to 7 mm adapter (two included)
❐ 85052C precision TRL: 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz. Includes:
00902-60003 3.5 mm (m) fixed load
00902-60004 3.5 mm (f) fixed load
85052-60006 3.5 mm (m) short
85052-60007 3.5 mm (f) short
85052-60008 3.5 mm (m) open
85052-60009 3.5 mm (f) open
85052-60032 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter
85052-60033 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m) adapter
85052-60034 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (m) adapter
85052-60035 3.5 mm short TRL line
85052-60036 3.5 mm long TRL line
❐ 85052D economy: 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz. Includes:
00902-60003 3.5 mm (m) fixed load
00902-60004 3.5 mm (f) fixed load
85052-60006 3.5 mm (m) short
85052-60007 3.5 mm (f) short
85052-60008 3.5 mm (m) open
85052-60009 3.5 mm (f) open
85052-60012 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter
85052-60013 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (m) adapter
85052-60014 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m) adapter
Electronic calibration kits
❐ 85093B RF ECal: 30 kHz to 9 GHz. Includes:
85093-60005 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (m) RF ECal module
❐ Option 00M substitutes module with:
85093-60006 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m) RF ECal module
❐ Option 00F substitutes module with:
85093-60007 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) RF ECal module
❐ Option 00A adds:
85052-60012 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter
85052-60014 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m) adapter
For devices with 7 mm connectors
(see Adapters section for information about Agilent 7 mm
adapters)
Mechanical calibration kits
❐ 85031B economy: 30 kHz to 6 GHz. Includes:
00909-60008 7 mm coax termination
85031-60001 7 mm open/short
❐ 85050C precision TRL: 45 MHz to 18 GHz. Includes:
00909-60008 7 mm coax termination
85050-60003 7 mm to 7 mm airline
85050-60005 7 mm to 7 mm TRL adapter
85050-60006 7 mm fixed broadband load
85050-80008 7 mm short
85050-80009 7 mm short collet
85050-80010 7 mm open
❐ 85050D economy: 45 MHz to 18 GHz. Includes:
85050-60006 7 mm fixed broadband load
85050-80007 7 mm short
85050-80010 7 mm open
Electronic calibration kits
❐ 85091B RF ECal: 30 kHz to 9 GHz. Includes:
85091-60003 7 mm to 7 mm RF ECal module

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For devices with 7-16 connectors
(see Adapters section for information about the Agilent
11906B 7-16 to Type-N adapter kit)
Mechanical calibration kits
❐ 85038A standard: 30 kHz to 7.5 GHz. Includes:
85038-80002 7-16 (f) open
85038-80003 7-16 (m) open
85038-80004 7-16 (f) short
85038-80005 7-16 (m) short
85038-80006 7-16 (f) fixed load
85038-80007 7-16 (m) fixed load
8710-2175 torque wrench
8710-2174 open-end wrench
❐ 85038F economy: 30 kHz to 7.5 GHz. Includes:
85038-80002 7-16 (f) open
85038-80004 7-16 (f) short
85038-80006 7-16 (f) fixed load
11906-80016 7-16 (f) to 7-16 (f) adapter
❐ 85038M economy: 30 kHz to 7.5 GHz. Includes:
85038-80003 7-16 (m) open
85038-80005 7-16 (m) short
85038-80007 7-16 (m) fixed load
11906-80015 7-16 (m) to 7-16 (m) adapter
Electronic calibration kits
❐ 85098B RF ECal: 30 kHz to 7.5 GHz. Includes:
85098-60005 7-16 (m) to 7-16 (f) RF ECal module
❐ Option 00F substitutes module with:
85098-60007 7-16 (f) to 7-16 (f) RF ECal module
❐Option 00M substitutes module with:
85098-60006 7-16 (m) to 7-16 (m) RF ECal module
❐ Option 00A adds:
11906-80015 7-16 (m) to 7-16 (m) adapter
11906-80016 7-16 (f) to 7-16 (f) adapter
Verification Kits
All Agilent Technologies verification kits include:
• precision Z°airline
• mismatched airline
• fixed attenuators
• traceable measured data and uncertainties
❐ 85055A 300 kHz to 18 GHz Type-N kit
Includes attenuators and mismatch attenuator with data
on a 3.5 inch disk for use in confirming accuracy enhanced
system measurement performance, traceable to national
standards. Test procedure is provided in the service manual.
❐ 85053B 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz 3.5 mm kit
Includes attenuators and mismatch attenuator with data
on a 3.5 inch disk for use in confirming accuracy enhanced
system measurement performance, traceable to national
standards. Test procedure is provided in the service manual.

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Adapters
❐ 11853A 50 ohm Type-N accessory kit. Includes:
1250-1472 Type-N (f) to Type-N (f) adapter (two included)
1250-1475 Type-N (m) to Type-N (m) adapter (two included)
11511A Type-N (f) short
11512A Type-N (m) short
❐ 11878A Type-N to 3.5 mm adapter kit. Includes:
1250-1744 3.5 mm (f) to Type-N 50 ohm (m) adapter
1250-1743 3.5 mm (m) to Type-N 50 ohm (m) adapter
1250-1745 3.5 mm (f) to Type-N 50 ohm (f) adapter
1250-1750 3.5 mm (m) to Type-N 50 ohm (f) adapter
❐ 11524A 7 mm to Type-N (f) adapter
❐ 11525A 7 mm to Type-N (m) adapter
❐ 11906A 7-16 to 7-16. Includes:
7-16 (m) to 7-16 (m) adapter
7-16 (f) to 7-16 (f) adapter
7-16 (m) to 7-16 (f) adapter (two included)
❐ 11906B 7-16 to Type-N. Includes:
Type-N (m) to 7-16 (m) adapter
Type-N (f) to 7-16 (f) adapter
Type-N (f) to 7-16 (m) adapter
Type-N (m) to 7-16 (f) adapter
❐ 11854A 50 ohm BNC accessory kit. Includes:
1250-0929 BNC (m) short
1250-1473 BNC (m) to Type-N (m) adapter (two included)
1250-1474 BNC (f) to Type-N (f) adapter (two included)
1250-1476 BNC (f) to Type-N (m) adapter (two included)
1250-1477 BNC (m) to Type-N (f) adapter (two included)
General accessories
Probe
❐ 85024A high-frequency probe
Provides high-impedance in-circuit test capability from 300
kHz to 3 GHz.
Power meters and sensors
Recommended for self support, adjustments and performance
tests to verify proper instrument operation.
❐ E4418B single-channel power meter
❐ E4419B dual-channel power meter
❐ 8482A power sensor, 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz, Type-N (m),
100 mW
❐ E4412A CW power sensor, 10 MHz to 18 GHz, Type-N (m),
200 mW
Amplifiers1
❐ 8347A RF power amplifier, 100 kHz to 3 GHz, 25 dB gain,
power out: +20 dBm
❐ 83006A power amplifier, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, 20 dB gain,
power out: +18dBm to 10 GHz or +16 dBm to 20 GHz or
+14 dBm to 26.5 GHz
❐ 83017A power amplifier, 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz, 25 dB gain,
power out: +20 dBm to 20 GHz, or +15 dBm to 26.5 GHz
❐ 83018A power amplifier, 2 to 26.5 GHz, 27 dB gain to 20
GHz or 23 dB to 26.5 GHz, power out: +24 dBm to 20 GHz
or +21 dBm to 26.5 GHz
❐ 83020A power amplifier, 2 to 26.5 GHz, 30 dB gain to
20 GHz or 27 dB to 26.5 GHz, power out: +30 dBm to
20 GHz or +26 dBm to 26.5 GHz
Couplers
❐ 87300B coaxial coupler, 1 to 20 GHz, SMA (f), 10 dB
coupling
❐ 87300C coaxial coupler, 1 to 26.5 GHz, 3.5 mm (f), 10 dB
coupling
Equipment racks and case
❐ 5063-9223 rack mount flange kit, for use with handles;
includes handles2
❐ 5063-9216 rack mount kit, for use without handles; may
be ordered as option 1CM
❐ 5063-9236 rack mount kit, for use with previously
supplied handles; may be ordered as option 1CP
❐ E3663AC rail kit, included with option 1CM and 1CP.
❐ 9211-2658 transit case
1. RF connectors: 3.5 mm (f) on RF input and output; BNC (f) detector out.
Type-N (f) on RF input and output for 8347A
2. A PNA Series analyzer is supplied with handles.

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Peripherals
The following peripherals may be used with the E8356A,
E8357A, and E8358A. Other peripherals not listed here may
also be compatible with these instruments.
CD-ROM Drive
❐ USB-compatible CD-ROM drive
Monitors
❐ VGA-compatible monitor
Printers
❐ USB, LAN, parallel or serial printers with
Microsoft®Windows®2000 printer driver
Interface cables
Choose the appropriate cables to connect each peripheral to
the network analyzer.
❐ 10833A GPIB cable, 1.0 m (3.3 ft)
❐ 10833B GPIB cable, 2.0 m (6.6 ft)
❐ 10833D GPIB cable, 0.5 m (1.6 ft)
❐ HP C2950A Centronics (parallel) printer cable, 2.0 m (6.6 ft)
Upgrade kits
Upgrade kits for the E8356A, E8357A, E8358A
Upgrade kits are available to add options after initial purchase.
To order an upgrade kit for an E8356A, E8357A, E8358A, order
the analyzer’s model number followed by a "U", then indicate
the option to be added:
❐ Option 010 time-domain upgrade kit (part number E8356-60101)
The serial number of the E8356A, E8357A, or E8358A to be
retrofitted must be specified when ordering this kit.
Installation is not included
❐ Option 015 configurable test set upgrade kit (part number
E8356-60102) Includes installation at an Agilent service center
❐ Option AM8 CD RW drive
Includes an external read/write CD drive with a USB
cable
❐ Option B30 USB hub
Includes a 4-port USB hub for connecting additional USB
peripherals
❐ Option 099 firmware upgrade (part number E8356-60103)
Provides the latest revision of firmware for the PNA Series
on CD-ROM. Firmware is user-installable. Installation
requires USB CD-ROM drive or external computer connected
via LAN. The latest firmware is also available from our
web site. Visit our web page at www.agilent.com/find/pna
Upgrades requiring model number changes are addressed on
a special handling quotation basis. Contact your local Agilent
sales or service office for further information.
Literature and information
PNA Series Brochure, 5968-8472E
PNA Series Technical Specifications, 5980-1236E
Application and product notes
Literature number
Application Development with the Agilent PNA Series of
Network Analyzers
literature number 5980-2666ENUS
Understanding and Improving Network Analyzer Dynamic
Range Application Note 1363-1
literature number 5980-2778EN
The "Need for Speed" in Component Manufacturing Test
literature number 5980-2783EN
Generate Component Data Sheets with Agilent’s BenchLinkXL
literature number 5980-2781EN
Connectivity Advances in a LAN-enabled Instrument
literature number 5980-2782EN
De-embedding and Embedding S-parameter Networks Using
the PNA Series Network Analyzer Application Note 1364-1
literature number 5980-2784EN
Advanced Filter Tuning Using Time Domain
Application Note 1287-10
literature number 5980-2785EN
Understanding the Fundamental Principles of Vector Network
Analysis Application Note 1287-1
literature number 5965-7707E
Exploring the Architectures of Network Analyzers
Application Note 1287-2
literature number 5965-7708E
Applying Error Correction to Network Analyzer Measurements
Application Note 1287-3
literature number 5965-7709E
Network Analyzer Measurements: Filter and Amplifier
Examples Application Note 1287-4
literature number 5965-7710E
Improving Throughput in Network Analyzer Applications
Application Note 1287-5
literature number 5966-3317E
Using a Network Analyzer to Characterize High-Power
Components Application Note 1287-6
literature number 5966-3319E
Simplified Filter Tuning Using Time-Domain Analysis
Application Note 1287-8
literature number 5968-5328E
In-Fixture Measurements Using Vector Network Analyzers
Application Note 1287-9
literature number 5968-5329E
8 Hints for Making Better Network Analyzer Measurements
Application Note 1291-1
literature number 5965-8166E

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www.agilent.com/find/component_test
Visit the PNA Series home page at:
www.agilent.com/find/pna
Most application and product notes may be downloaded
from our web site at:
www.agilent.com/find/tmappnotes/apps
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