Agilent Technologies Infiniium 90000 Q-Series User manual

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Agilent Infiniium
90000 Q-Series
Oscilloscopes
User’s Guide

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90000 Q-Series Oscilloscopes—At a Glance
Table 1 90000 Q-Series Oscilloscope Bandwidths, Sample Rates, and Memory Depths
Bandwidth Sample rate Memory depth
2 channel 4 channel 2 channel 4 channel Standard Maximum
DSAX96204Q 63 GHz 33 GHz 160 GS/s 80 GS/s 50 Mpts 2 Gpts
DSOX96204Q 63 GHz 33 GHz 20 Mpts 2 Gpts
DSAX95004Q 50 GHz 33 GHz 50 Mpts 2 Gpts
DSOX95004Q 50 GHz 33 GHz 20 Mpts 2 Gpts
DSAX93304Q 33 GHz 33 GHz 80 GS/s 80 GS/s 50 Mpts 2 Gpts
DSOX93304Q 33 GHz 33 GHz 20 Mpts 2 Gpts
DSAX92504Q 25 GHz 25 GHz 50 Mpts 2 Gpts
DSOX92504Q 25 GHz 25 GHz 20 Mpts 2 Gpts
DSAX92004Q 20 GHz 20 GHz 50 Mpts 2 Gpts
DSOX92004Q 20 GHz 20 GHz 20 Mpts 2 Gpts

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Ease of use with high performance
The Agilent Technologies Infiniium oscilloscopes combine unprecedented
ease- of use with high- performance digitizing oscilloscope functionality to
simplify your design and analysis measurement tasks.
•Traditional oscilloscope front- panel interface provides direct access to
the controls needed for most troubleshooting tasks.
•Graphical user interface with menus, windows, dialogs boxes, and
toolbars provides easy access to dozens of configuration and analysis
tools, ensuring you can set up and make the most complex
measurements.
•All models offer 80 GSa/s sampling rate on all four channels.
•Models with bandwidths from 20 GHz to 63 GHz.
Display shows waveforms and graphical user interface
•Graphical interface allows direct interaction with waveforms, including
drag- and- drop positioning and instant waveform zoom.
•Touchscreen display allows oscilloscope operation without an external
pointing device.
•Waveforms displayed in color, making correlation easy.
•Current configuration parameters displayed near the waveform display
and are colorcoded to make identification easy.
•Graphical interface menus and toolbars simplify complex measurement
setups.
Horizontal controls set sweep speed and position
•Intensified waveforms on main sweep window make it easy to see what
will appear in the zoom window.
Acquisition and general controls start and stop the oscilloscope and do basic
setup
•Run and stop controls for continuous or single acquisitions.
•Clear display before one or more acquisitions.
•Default setup and Autoscale set initial configuration.
Hard disk drive and USB 2.0 port for saving and restoring setups and
measurement results
•Store measurement displays for inclusion in reports and test setup
guides.
•Store oscilloscope setups to repeat tests another time.
•Hard disk stores oscilloscope operating system.

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Trigger setup controls set mode and basic parameters
•Select Edge, Glitch, or Advanced Modes.
•Choose input source and slope.
•Use graphical user interface to simplify configuration of pattern, state,
delay, and violation trigger modes.
•Use auxiliary trigger to increase triggering flexibility.
Vertical controls set attenuation, and position
•Color- coded knobs make it easy to find the controls that affect each
waveform.
Marker and quick measurements help measure waveform parameters
•Waveform markers A and B to check voltage or Δ- time at any point on
the displayed waveform.

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In This Book
This book gives you the information you need to begin using the Infiniium
90000 Q- Series oscilloscopes. It contains four chapters:
Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Oscilloscope,” starting on page 13 contains
inspection, power requirements, air flow, and setup information.
Chapter 2, “Working in Comfort,” starting on page 27 contains
recommendations for working comfortably and safely while operating the
Infiniium oscilloscope.
Chapter 3, “Using the Oscilloscope,” starting on page 31 gives an overview
of the front and back panel inputs and outputs, front- panel controls, and
graphical user interface, and tells you how to perform basic operations
with the oscilloscope.
Chapter 4, “Accessing the Online Help,” starting on page 79 describes the
Infiniium oscilloscope application’s online help contents and navigation.
The online help describes how to use the Infiniium oscilloscope application
in more detail.
For More Information
•For detailed information on how the oscilloscope makes measurements
and how to use the oscilloscope, see the Infiniium oscilloscope
application’s online help.
•For information on controlling the oscilloscope from a remote computer,
see the Oscilloscopes Programmer’s Reference found in the Infiniium
oscilloscope application’s online help.
•For information on testing and servicing the oscilloscope, see the
Service Guide manual found in the Infiniium oscilloscope application’s
online help.

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Contents
90000 Q-Series Oscilloscopes—At a Glance 3
In This Book 6
1 Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect package contents 14
To inspect options and accessories 15
Environmental Conditions 15
To position for proper airflow 16
To connect the mouse, keyboard, and LAN 17
To connect power 18
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18
Power Supply Protection Features 19
To connect oscilloscope probes 19
19
To connect threaded RF cables 21
To tilt the oscilloscope for easier viewing 21
To turn on the oscilloscope 22
To verify basic oscilloscope operation 23
Installing application programs on Infiniium 24
Changing Windows Operating System Settings 25
To turn off the oscilloscope 26
To clean the oscilloscope 26

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2 Working in Comfort
About Repetitive Strain Injury 28
What is RSI? 28
What causes RSI? 28
What if I experience discomfort? 28
Mice and Other Input Devices 29
3 Using the Oscilloscope
Front Panel Inputs and Outputs 32
Channel 1-4 Inputs 32
RealEdge 1R, 3R Channel Inputs 32
Ground 33
Aux Out 33
Cal Out 33
Probe Compensation Terminal 33
USB Host Ports 33
Front or Back Panel Inputs and Outputs 34
Trig Out 34
Aux Trig 34
Back Panel Inputs and Outputs 35
Motherboard I/O 35
USB Device Port 35
10 MHz In, 10 MHz Out 36
100 MHz In, 100 MHz Out 36

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Front Panel Controls (Keys and Knobs) 37
Acquisition Run Controls 38
To start and stop waveform acquisition 38
Setup and Display Controls 39
To set the oscilloscope to a known starting condition 39
To clear the waveform display 39
To enable or disable the touch screen 40
Horizontal Controls 40
To adjust the horizontal scale and horizontal position 40
To magnify a part of the waveform using Zoom 41
Vertical Controls 42
To turn an analog channel on or off 42
To adjust the analog channel’s vertical scale and offset 43
Trigger Controls 43
To set the oscilloscope to trigger on an edge 44
Measure Controls 45
To use the markers 46
To use the quick measurements 46

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Using the Graphical Interface 48
Graphical User Interface Layout 48
Measurement Toolbar 49
Tab Display Area 50
Waveform Display Area 51
Menu Control and Menus 52
Horizontal and Trigger Toolbar 52
To perform basic user interface operations 54
To select a command from the menu bar 57
To select a command from a context-sensitive menu 58
To start and stop waveform acquisition 61
To clear the waveform display 61
To print the screen 62
To change waveform brightness 62
To turn a channel on or off 63
To adjust the vertical offset 63
To adjust vertical scaling 65
To access the channel setup 66
To set the horizontal reference point 67
To adjust horizontal scale 68
To adjust horizontal position 69
To access the horizontal setup 70
To zoom on a section of the waveform 71
To move the markers using the graphical interface 72
To make a measurement on a waveform 73
To access the trigger setup 75
To set an edge trigger 76
To set dialog box preferences 77
Removable Hard Drive 78
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To recover your Infiniium hard disk 78
Infiniium Hard Drive Recovery 78
4 Accessing the Online Help
To access the online help 79
To navigate through the online help 81
To access context-sensitive information 81

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A Safety Notices
Warnings 83
Safety Symbols 84
Index

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User’s Guide
1
Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect package contents 14
To inspect options and accessories 15
Environmental Conditions 15
To position for proper airflow 16
To connect power 18
To connect oscilloscope probes 19
To connect oscilloscope probes 19
To connect threaded RF cables 21
To turn on the oscilloscope 22
To verify basic oscilloscope operation 23
Installing application programs on Infiniium 24
Changing Windows Operating System Settings 25
To turn off the oscilloscope 26
To clean the oscilloscope 26
This chapter shows you how to set up your Infiniium oscilloscope, connect
power and accessories, and verify general operation.

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1Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To inspect package contents
✔Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Keep a damaged shipping container or cushioning material until you
have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have
checked the oscilloscope mechanically and electrically.
✔Inspect the oscilloscope.
•If there is mechanical damage or a defect, or if the oscilloscope does
not operate properly or does not pass performance tests, notify your
Agilent Technologies Sales Office.
•If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials
show signs of stress, notify the carrier and your Agilent Technologies
Sales Office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection.
The Agilent Technologies Sales Office will arrange for repair or
replacement at Agilent’s option without waiting for claim settlement.
✔Verify that you received the following items in the Infiniium oscilloscope
packaging.
•Infiniium oscilloscope.
•Power cord.
•Keyboard.
•Mouse (USB optical).
•Touchscreen stylus.
•Front panel cover.
•Calibration cable (the 50 GHz and 62 GHz bandwidth models include
a second calibration cable for the RealEdge inputs).
•Connector saver adapters (quantity 5 for 20 GHz, 25 GHz, and
33 GHz bandwidth models; additional 2 for 50 GHz and 63 GHz
bandwidth models).
•ESD wrist strap.
•Quick Start sheet.
If anything is missing, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales
Office. If the shipment was damaged, contact the carrier, then contact
the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office.

Setting Up the Oscilloscope 1
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To inspect options and accessories
✔Verify that you received the options and accessories you ordered and
that none were damaged.
If anything is missing, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales
Office. If the shipment was damaged, or the cushioning materials show
signs of stress, contact the carrier and your Agilent Technologies Sales
Office.
For a complete list of options and accessories available for the
90000 Q- Series oscilloscopes, see the Infiniium 90000 Q- Series
Oscilloscopes Data Sheet.
Environmental Conditions
Table 2 90000 Q-Series Oscilloscope Environmental Characteristics
Temperature Operating: 5 °C to + 40 °C;
Non-operating: –40°C to +65 °C
Humidity Operating: up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) at
+40 °C;
Non-operating: up to 90% relative humidity at +65 °C
Altitude Operating: up to 4,000 meters (12,000 feet);
Non-operating: up to 15,300 meters (50,000 feet)
Vibration Operating random: 00.21 g(rms)
Non-operating random: 2.0 g(rms)
Swept sines: (0.50g).
Weight 71 lbs
Dimensions 20 in. wide (50.8 cm), 13.3 in. tall (33.8 cm), and 19.4 in. deep
(49.3 cm)
Safety CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04
UL Std. No. 61010-1 (2nd Edition)

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1Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To position for proper airflow
1Position the oscilloscope where it will have sufficient clearance for
airflow around the top, back, and sides.
Figure 1 Positioning the 90000 Q-Series Oscilloscope with Sufficient Clearance
Minimum 0 mm
Minimum 0 mm
Front panel of oscilloscope
Minimum 100 mm Minimum 100 mm
Minimum 39 mm
Top View
Rear Panel
CAUTION
Do not place the oscilloscope side-by-side with other instruments blowing warm air.

Setting Up the Oscilloscope 1
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To connect the mouse, keyboard, and LAN
Mouse and
Keyboard
A mouse and keyboard can be plugged into either USB host ports or the
PS/2 ports.
There are several USB host ports on the back and front panel of the
oscilloscope that can be used. (The USB device port is used for remote
control of the oscilloscope from a PC.)
When using the PS/2 ports, the mouse and/or keyboard must be plugged
in prior to turning on power to the oscilloscope.
LAN Cable Connect your LAN cable to the RJ- 45 connector on the back panel of the
oscilloscope.
NOTE
After you have connected to the LAN card, you must set up the network. Before you try to
set up your network, you should exit the oscilloscope application.
If you do not know how to set up a network in the Windows 7 operating system, see your
network administrator or use the Windows 7 operating system’s online help.
Figure 2 Back Panel
(Non Auto-
MDIX)
DVI
CAUTION: Power down
instrument before
insertion or removal
of hard drive.
Removable
Hard Drive
N10149
~ Line
1350W Max
100 - 240V
50/60 Hz
10 MHz inTrig Out 10 MHz out 100 MHz in 100 MHz out
CAUTION: Use only with
power cable specified by
owner’s guide.
WARNING: Maintain
ground to avoid electric
shock.
Aux Trig
169323
Device
NOTICE
Well-regulated power
required for 100-120V
operation.
LAN connector
USB host
ports
Mouse and
keyboard
connectors
AC power cord
plugs into here
USB
device port

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1Setting Up the Oscilloscope
To connect power
1Connect the power cord to the rear of the oscilloscope, then to a
suitable AC voltage source.
Table 3 Power Requirements
Power 100 - 240 VAC +-10% at 50/60 Hz;
Typical input power for models <= 33 GHz 1280 Watts
Maximum input power for models > 33 GHz 1350 Watts
Well regulated power is required for 100-120VAC operation
CAUTION
Use only power cords designed for your oscilloscope.
The line cord provided is matched by Agilent to the country of origin of the order.
Figure 3 90000 Q-Series Oscilloscope Power Cord Connection
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, be sure the oscilloscope is properly grounded.

Setting Up the Oscilloscope 1
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Power Supply Protection Features
The Infiniium 90000 Q- Series oscilloscope’s power supply has built-in
protection features for over voltage, over current, and over temperature
conditions.
When the over-voltage fault occurs (and the power supply shuts down),
you must unplug the power cord, wait 10 to 30 seconds, and plug the
power cord back in to reset the protection latch and allow the oscilloscope
to be powered- on again.
When the over temperature fault occurs, the temperature must drop below
110 °C before you can power- on the oscilloscope again.
To connect oscilloscope probes
The Infiniium 90000 Q- Series oscilloscope channel 1-4 inputs have:
•3.5 mm threaded RF connectors (like Agilent sampling oscilloscopes) to
ensure the most reliable signal integrity.
•A convenient automatic torque mechanism that ensures a consistent
8 in. lbs. connection.
NOTE
Note that the oscilloscope’s power supply has a built-in safety feature that, after turning the
oscilloscope off, requires the oscilloscope to remain off for about 10 seconds before turning
it back on.
Table 4 Power Supply LED Meanings
AC LED DC/FLT (Fault) LED Condition
Green Green Normal operation
Off Red Low or NO AC
Green Red Over-Voltage Protection
Green Red Over Current
Green Orange Thermo Alarm Warning
Green Red Fault Over Temp
Green Red Remote On/Off
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum input voltage rating.
Oscilloscope channels 1-4, 1R, and 3R are rated for maximum input of ±5V including
transients.

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1Setting Up the Oscilloscope
•An AutoProbe II interface connector with pins that provide probe
power, identification, and other communication signals.
The AutoProbe II interface works with the InfiniiMax III probing system.
There are four different InfiniiMax III probe amplifiers ranging from 16 to
30 GHz. For more information, see Agilent InfiniiMax III Probing System
Data Sheet.
Before using the InfiniiMax III probes, review the InfiniiMax III Probe
Handling Guide included with the probes. These probes are ESD sensitive
devices and there is a proper order for connecting probe amplifiers to the
oscilloscope, probe heads to the device under test (DUT), and probe heads
to the amplifier. You can also find the InfiniiMax III Probe Handling
Guide on the Agilent web site (www.agilent.com) or with other Agilent
oscilloscope probes documentation in the Probe Resource Center
(www.agilent.com/find/prc).
The N5442A Precision BNC 50 Ωadapter lets you use the InfiniiMax II
probing system with the 90000 Q- Series oscilloscopes.
Figure 4 90000 Q-Series Oscilloscope Probe Connectors