Agilent Technologies ESA Series Manual

Agilent Technologies
E440xBU Option H70
User’s and Service Guide

Agilent Technologies
E440xBU Option H70
User’s and Service Guide
Use this manual with the User’s and Service manuals
for the following instruments:
E4401B\E4402B\E4404B\E4405B\E4407B
and
ESA-L Series E4411B\E4403B\E4408B
Manufacturing Part Number: E4401-90035
Print Date: February 2008
Supersede: September 2003
© Copyright Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2003, 2008

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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.
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if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or
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Definitions
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(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
E440xBU Option H70
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Verifying the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Removal of Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Typical Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Performance Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Test Procedure For the 70 MHz IF Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Amplitude Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Measuring the Bandwidth of the IF Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connector Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Statement of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General Safety Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety Earth Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Instrument Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Compliance with German FTZ Emissions Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Compliance with German Noise Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electrostatic Discharge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Agilent Support, Services, and Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Service and Support Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contacting Agilent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Shipping Your Analyzer to Agilent for Service or Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Installation Guide 1
E440xBU Option H70

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E440xBU Option H70 Description
Description
The Agilent E440xB Option H70 provides an analog 70 MHz IF Output to the rear panel of
the Economy Spectrum Analyzer (ESA) by down-converting the 321.4 MHz IF signal. The
70 MHz IF is always ON while the ESA is powered up.
The 70 MHz IF Output board is installed in the card cage between the A8A2 Second
Converter IF OUT 321.4 MHz (J2) and the A8A1A1 Reference /Third Converter IF IN SMB
321.4 MHz (J2). Refer to Figure 1.
Figure 1 Block Diagram
Splitter
PLL
to 3rd Converter
70 MHz IF out
391.4 MHz LO
10 MHz Reference
from 2nd Converter
321.4 MHz IF
321.4 MHz IF
J2 J2

Installation Guide 3
E440xBU Option H70 Verifying the Shipment
Verifying the Shipment
After the test set has been unpacked, keep the original packaging materials so they can be
used if you need to transport the instrument.Inspect the test set and all accessories for any
signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment. If your test set or any
accessories appear to be damaged or missing refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 21.
Table 1 E440xBU Option H70 Accessories Supplied
Description Agilent Part
Number Quantity
Screw 0515-0372 1
PC Board, H70 E4404-60034 1
Cable AY W “40” E4440-60411 1
Cable AY W “51” E4440-60422 1
Product Note E4407-90025 1
Installation Guide E4401-90035 1

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E440xBU Option H70 Removal of Assemblies
Removal of Assemblies
Follow the steps as outlined in the Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzer Service Guide:
1. Instrument outer case
2. Chassis Cover
3. Front Frame Assembly
4. LOIS Assembly
5. Vibration Support Bar
NOTE You may view the computer based service training disk for the ESA
Spectrum Analyzer (E4401-90262), for an automated visual aid in
removal of these assemblies.
CAUTION Use ESD precautions when performing these installation
procedures

Installation Guide 5
E440xBU Option H70 Installation
Installation
1. Connect the new cable (E4440-60411) from the 2nd Converter (J2). Route the cable
through the instrument for later connection to the 70 MHz IF Board 321.4 MHz IF
Input (J1).
Figure 2 Attachment of Cable to 2nd Converter
E4440-60411 (#40)

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2. Connect the new cable (E4440-60422 #51) to the A8A1A1 Reference /Third Converter
board IF INPUT SMB 321.4 MHz connector. Route the cable through the RF mid
section for later connection to the 70 MHz IF Board 321.4 MHz IF OUTPUT (J5).
Figure 3 321.4 MHz IF cable to Third Converter
E4440-60422 (#51)

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E440xBU Option H70 Installation
3. Insert the new 70MHz IF Board (E4404-60034) into option slot 5. Press the board firmly
into the place and secure with screw (0515-0372).
4. Connect cable “40” (E4440-60411) to the 70 MHz IF board (J1) and cable “51”
(E4440-60422) to the 70 MHz IF board (J5).
Figure 4 70 MHz IF Output Board
5. Reinstall the front frame assembly, vibration support, chassis cover, and instrument
cover in reverse order of the removal process described in the ESA Service Guide.
This concludes the installation of the E440xBU Option H70 into the ESA instrument.
E4404-60034

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E440xBU Option H70 Typical Performance
Typical Performance
Review Table 2 for the nominal characteristics of the 70 MHz IF Output of the E440xBU
with the new Option H70 installed.
For all conversion loss parameters listed in Table 2, the attenuator setting is 0 dB. In
highband, the preselector center routine must be performed to achieve the conversion
loss listed in Table 2. If applicable, when Option 1DS (100 kHz to 3 GHz Preamp) is on,
there will be a 28 dB to 30 dB of gain in the 70 MHz IF Output on the rear panel of the
ESA. With the Preamp ON the conversion loss outlined in Table 2 will be +22 dB.
While performing the “Align All” routine on the ESA, the 70 MHz IF Output will be
corrupted due to the systems variable gain circuit stepping through the alignment routine.
There are no flatness corrections for the 70 MHz IF Out.
Table 2 Typical Performance for the 70 MHz IF
Parameter 70 MHz IF
Frequency 70 MHz
Conversion Loss < 3 GHz −6 dB (± 2 dB)
Conversion Loss > 3 GHz −8 dB (±6 dB)
IF Bandwidth1:
1.Lowband has a fixed 30 MHz filter that determines the IF bandwidth.
Highband IF bandwidth is dependent on the internal RF YIG filter.
Lowband <3 GHz 30 MHz
Highband ≥3 GHz 30 to 60 MHz

Installation Guide 9
E440xBU Option H70 Performance Test
Performance Test
Equipment
Gather the equipment listed in the following tables to verify the performance of the ESA
amplitude at the 70 MHz IF Out on the rear panel.
Table 3 Equipment List
Description Characteristics Model
Signal Source Equipment
Synthesized Sweeper Frequency: Must sweep 100 MHz
around 1 GHz Amplitude: −10 dBm
83620B
Analyzer Equipment
Spectrum Analyzer Upper Frequency Range: 2 GHz 8562E
8563E
Power Meter Equipment
Power Meter Absolute Accuracy: ±0.5%
Resolution: 0.01 dB
Reference Accuracy: 1.2%Power
Reference Accuracy: ±0.9%
Compatible with Agilent 8480 series
power sensors dB relative mode
E4419B
E4418A
Power Sensor Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 4.0 GHz
SWR at 50 MHz: ≤ 1.05
1 MHz to 4 GHz SWR: ≤ 1.22:1
Type-N (m), 50 Ω
8482A
8481A
Cables and Attenuators (as needed)
APC 3.5 (m)(m)
2 required
DC to 26.5 GHz
Length: ≤ 92 cm (36 in)
Insertion Loss: ~2 dB
8120-4921
SMA Low-loss, 1 meter 5064-5458

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Table 4 50 ΩAdapters
Description Characteristics Model Number/
Part Number
Adapter, 3.5 (f) to 3.5 (f)
Two required
VSWR: ≤1.05:1 83059B
BNC to dual banana 1251-0781
BNC Tee (f, m, f) 1250-0781
BNC (m) to SMA (f) VSWR: ≤ 1.13:1 1250-1700
BNC (f) to SMA (m) 1250-1200
Type N (m) to 3.5 mm (m) VSWR: ≤ 1.08:1 1250-1743
Type N (m) to APC 3.5 (f)
(two required)
VSWR: ≤ 1.08:1 1250-1744
Type N (f) to APC 3.5 (f) For the 83620B
VSWR: 1.08:1
1250-1745
APC 3.5 (m) to APC 3. 5 (m)
(two required)
VSWR: ≤ 1.12:1 1250-1748
APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f) Connector saver for 83630B
VSWR: 1.15:1
1250-1749
Type N (f) to APC 3.5 (m)
(two required)
VSWR: 1.08:1 1250-1750
Type N (f) to N (f) VSWR: 1.03:1 ≤ 1.3 GHz
~1.15 ≤ 18 GHz
1250-1472
Type N (m) to BNC (m) 1250-1473
Type N (m) to N (m) VSWR: 1.03:1 ≤ 1.3 GHz
~1.15 ≤ 18 GHz
1250-1475
Type N (m) to BNC (f) VSWR: ≤ 1.03:1 ≤ 1.3 GHz
~1.15 ≤ 18 GHz
1250-1476
Type N (f) to BNC (m) VSWR: 1.03:1 ≤ 1.3 GHz
~1.15 ≤ 18 GHz
1250-1477

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E440xBU Option H70 Performance Test
Test Procedure For the 70 MHz IF Out
Amplitude Response
This test measures the ESA's amplitude response as a function of frequency. The test
calculates the amplitude response relative to 50 MHz and the peak-to-peak response.
A signal is applied to the analyzer at several frequencies. At each frequency the signal
amplitude is adjusted to place the signal at approximately the same displayed amplitude.
A power meter measures the signal amplitude.
Follow the steps below to prepare for the amplitude verification of the 70 MHz IF Output
on the rear of the ESA.
1. [Preset] the E440xBU ESA and all the test equipment.
2. Run Align All Now on the ESA. Press: [System] > Alignments > Align All Now.
3. Initialize the test equipment parameters as follows.
4. Zero and calibrate the power sensor.
5. Connect the power sensor/power meter to the Type-N cable that is connected to the
Source. Use an N (f) to N (f) adapter between the power sensor and the cable.
6. Adjust the Source [Amplitude] for a power meter reading of –10 dBm.
Table 5 E440xBU ESA Signal Analyzer Setup
Parameter Setting
Center Frequency 1 GHz
Span 0 Hz
Resolution Bandwidth 1 MHz
Attenuation 0 dB1
1. Select 0 dB since this setting will determine the
IF output level relative to the input signal.
Frequency Reference Internal
Table 6 Synthesized Sweeper Setup
Parameter Settings
Frequency 1 GHz
Function CW or Sine
Level –10 dBm

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7. Disconnect the power sensor from the cable and connect the cable directly to the ESA
RF Input.
NOTE If the ESA has Option BAB (APC 3.5 Input connector), use an
APC 3.5 (f) to N (f) adapter between the ESA and the Type-N cable.
8. Connect the 70 MHz IF Out on the rear panel of the ESA to the RF Input on the
spectrum analyzer. Use an SMA or APC 3.5 cable and appropriate adapters as needed.
9. Initialize the spectrum analyzer parameters as follows on Table 7.
10.Record the amplitude of the 70 MHz Output. The signal level should be –16 dBm
(±2 dB). This equates to a 6 dB loss between the RF Input and the 70 MHz Output port.
Table 7 70 MHz Measurement Spectrum Analyzer Settings
Parameter Setting
Center Frequency 70 MHz
Span 5 MHz
Resolution Bandwidth 1 MHz
Reference Level 0 dBm
Log Scale 5 dB/Div