AnaPico APPH6040 User manual

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User’s Manual 2.2 (March 2014)
APPH Models
APPH6040, APPH20G, APPH6000
-IS400

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WARRANTY
All Anapico instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years
from the date of shipment. Anapico will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective during
the warranty period, provided they are returned to Anapico and provided the preventative maintenance
procedures are followed. Repairs necessitated by misuse of the product are not covered by this warranty. No
other warranties are expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. Anapico is not liable for consequential damages.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Copyright
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reproduced, copied, transmitted, transcribed stored is a retrieval system, or translated in any form or by
any means. Electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without written
permission of Anapico AG.

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................................ 3
1INTRODUCTION TO THE APPH ................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 GENERAL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 OPTIONS...................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 8
2GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................................. 10
2.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................ 10
2.2 UNPACKING THE APPH ................................................................................................................................ 10
2.3 INITIAL INSPECTION ...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 STARTING THE APPH ................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Applying Power ............................................................................................................................. 10
2.4.2 Connecting to LAN via DHCP Router.............................................................................................. 10
2.4.3 Connecting via LAN without DHCP Router (fallback or fixed IP).................................................... 11
2.4.4 Connecting through USB to APPH GUI .......................................................................................... 11
2.4.5 Connecting through USBTMC & VISA ............................................................................................ 11
2.4.6 Connecting through GPIB & VISA .................................................................................................. 12
2.4.7 Using Anapico Application Programming Interface (API).............................................................. 12
2.4.8 Installing the APPH Graphical User Interface Software................................................................. 12
2.4.9 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.4.10 Shutting Down the APPH .......................................................................................................... 13
2.4.11 Perform Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................................... 13
2.4.12 Serial Number ........................................................................................................................... 13
3MEASUREMENT USING THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) ........................................................... 14
3.1 START THE APPH GUI.................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 ORGANIZATION OF THE GUI .......................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Menu Section................................................................................................................................. 15
3.3 MEASUREMENT TABS ................................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.1 General Tab Organization ............................................................................................................. 21
3.4 PHASE NOISE MEASUREMENT TAB.................................................................................................................. 22
3.4.1 Measurement setup ...................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.2 Using External References ............................................................................................................. 26
3.4.3 The Different Plot Window Tabs.................................................................................................... 27
3.4.4 The Traces Window ....................................................................................................................... 29
3.4.5 The Marker Window...................................................................................................................... 32
3.4.6 Inside Plot Window Functions ....................................................................................................... 33
3.4.7 Saving Traces................................................................................................................................. 34
3.4.8 Oversampling factor (APPH6000 / APPH30G only) ....................................................................... 34
3.5 GENERAL MEASUREMENT SETTINGS ................................................................................................................ 36
3.5.1 Number of data points per trace ................................................................................................... 36
3.5.2 Measurement time (using GUI) ..................................................................................................... 36
3.6 AM NOISE MEASUREMENT (APPH6000 ONLY) ............................................................................................... 38
3.7 ADDITIVE PHASE NOISE MEASUREMENT........................................................................................................... 39
3.7.1 Measurement Procedure............................................................................................................... 39
3.8 TRANSIENT ANALYZER MEASUREMENT ............................................................................................................ 43
3.9 FFT ANALYZER MEASUREMENT...................................................................................................................... 44
4SYSTEM CALIBRATION (FIRMWARE 1.0 AND UP)................................................................................... 45
5REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE APPH..................................................................................................... 47

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5.1 ACCESS VIA LAN.......................................................................................................................................... 47
5.2 USING AND CONFIGURING VXI-11.................................................................................................................. 47
5.3 USING THE USB-TMC INTERFACE WITH VISA................................................................................................... 48
5.4 USING THE USB-TMC INTERFACE WITH IVI DRIVERS.......................................................................................... 48
5.5 USING THE GPIB INTERFACE .......................................................................................................................... 48
6TYPE AND STRUCTURE OF COMMANDS ................................................................................................ 49
6.1 APPH COMMANDS ...................................................................................................................................... 49
6.1.1 IEEE common commands .............................................................................................................. 49
6.1.2 Using SCPI for APPH ...................................................................................................................... 49
7MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.................................................................................. 50
7.1 ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................... 50
7.2 REPAIR ...................................................................................................................................................... 50
7.3 UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE VIA LAN.............................................................................................................. 50
7.4 SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................................... 50
7.5 WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 51
7.6 EQUIPMENT RETURNS .................................................................................................................................. 51

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1 Introduction to the APPH
Your APPH kit contains the following items:
APPH mainframe
Universal power adaptor (AC 100 –240V)
Ethernet Cable
APPH software CD
It is strongly recommended to use the original power adaptor (as supplied with the device) to
guarantee save and reliable operation of the APPH.
1.1 General Features and Functions
The different APPH models offer different measurement capabilities as shown in the table below:
Model
APPH6000-IS400
APPH6040
APPH20G
RF frequency
5 MHz to 400
5 MHz to 7 GHz
5 MHz to 26 GHz
Offset range
0.1 Hz to 1 MHz
0.1 Hz to 50 MHz
0.1 Hz to 50 MHz
Absolute Phase Noise Mode
Y
Y
Y
Additive Phase Noise Mode
Y
Y
Y
Amplitude Noise Mode
Y
N
N
FFT Analyzer Mode
Y
Y
Y
Transient Measurement Mode
N
Y
Y
Features of all models include
Long-term support: software upgrades (firmware and PC based) are available to download
from www.anapico.com. You can also call our technical specialists for support. You can
continue to use both of these services free of charge for the lifetime of the product.
Universal LAN and USB 2.0 interface
24 months calibration cycle
1.2 Options
The following options are available for the APPH signal analyzer:
GPIB GPIB interface added
SUPPLY Dual programmable low noise supply
LN Ultra Low close to carrier phase noise internal references

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1.3 Front Panel Overview
Depending on the APPH product configuration, the front panel can contain up to five female SMA
connectors and two female BNC connectors. A green LED indicates the power on/off status of the
instrument.
Figure 1 Front Panel Views of APPH6000-IS400 and APPH20G
DUT/RF IN connector This female SMA connector is the DUT signal input. The input is AC-coupled
and the impedance is 50 ohm. The damage level is +26 dBm maximum. The maximum allowed DC
level is +/- 10 V.
Channel 1 and 2:
REF IN connector This female SMA connector is the reference LO input. The impedance is
50 ohm. The damage level is +20 dBm. The maximum allowed DC level is +/- 10 V.
REF OUT connector (APPH6000 ONLY) This female SMA connector is the reference LO
output. The impedance is 50 ohm. In standard operation with internal references the REF
OUT is connected by a short semi-rigid cable to the REF IN.

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TUNE connector This female BNC connector is the DC tune voltage output if a tuneable DUT
or tuneable external reference is used.
Power switch The power switch disconnects the instrument from the DC input completely.
Caution:
Do not apply a DC voltage or current to the individual ports of the DC Control, DC Power and
RF Port. Applying a DC voltage or current may lead to the breakdown of this product. In
particular, there is the risk of the capacitor remaining charged. Connect the measurement
sample (DUT) to the port (or the test fixture, cables, etc. connected to the port) after
discharging DUT's electricity enough.

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1.4 Rear Panel Connections
In Figure 2 the rear panels is shown for different APPH models.
Figure 2 Rear Panel Views of APPH6000-IS400 and APPH20G
Channel 1 and 2:
SUPPLY connector This female BNC connector is the programmable low-noise DC supply
voltage output. APPH6000: Output voltage range is 0 V to +5 V, maximum available current is
80 mA. APPH6040/20G: Output voltage range is 0 V to +15 V, maximum available current is
500 mA.
BASEBAND IN connector This female BNC connector is the baseband signal input. To make
baseband noise measurement mode useful for power supply noise measurement, this port is
well protected for DC voltage application. The maximum allowed DC level is +/- 15 V.

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LAN connector (8 Pin) This RJ-45 Host connector is used for connecting via Ethernet with a
controller, such as a PC or Laptop. 10Base-T/100Base-T Ethernet (automatic data rate
selection).
USB B connector Used for connecting with a controller such as a PC or Laptop.
Communication is via USBTMC protocol. Through this port, you can control the APPH from
external controllers. For more information on the measurement system using the USB port,
see the programmer’s manual.
USB A connector Used for connecting USB devices such as Memory sticks.
DC IN power receptacle The power receptacle accepts a two-pin plug from the external 6 or
24 V DC power adapter.
GPIB (optional) connector The connection of an external controller through General Purpose
Interface Bus (GPIB) connector allows you to configure an automatic measurement system.
This GPIB connector is used only for controlling the APPH-IS from an external controller. You
cannot control other devices from the APPH through this GPIB connector.
Serial Number Plate The seal showing the serial number of the product.

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2 Getting Started
2.1 System Requirements
To ensure that your APPH signal analyzer operates correctly with the remote control interface
software, you must have a computer with at least the minimum system requirements to run one of the
supported operating systems.
Operating system Windows™ (2000 SP4, XP SP2, 7, 8)
Minimum 1024 MB RAM
Ethernet Port 10/100/1000M LAN or USB 2.0 Port
2.2 Unpacking the APPH
Remove the APPH materials from the shipping containers. Save the containers for future use.
2.3 Initial Inspection
Inspect the shipping container(s) for damage. If container is damaged, retain it until contents of the
shipment have been verified against the packing list and instruments have been inspected for
mechanical and electrical operation.
2.4 Starting the APPH
The following sections describe installation instructions and APPH verification tests.
2.4.1 Applying Power
1. Place the APPH on the intended workbench and connect the appropriate DC power supply to
the receptacle on the rear of the unit. Make sure you use the included DC power supply. The
APPH requires 6 V DC at 6 A maximum. Using other supplies may lead to malfunction
and damage of the APPH.
2. Press the Line on/off switch on the front panel. The green front panel LED will illuminate. The
instrument will initialize and boot within about 45 seconds and be ready for operation.
2.4.2 Connecting to LAN via DHCP Router
Connect the APPH to your local area network (LAN) using the provided Ethernet cable. The
instrument is configured to accept its dynamic IP number from the DHCP server of your network. If