BNC 7070 User manual

User Manual (September 2017)
7000 Series
Signal Source Analyzer

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WARRANTY
Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation warrants all instruments, including component parts, to
be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service for a
period of two years. If repairs are required during the warranty period, contact the
factory for component replacement or shipping instructions. Include the serial number of
the instrument. This warranty is void if the unit is repaired or altered by others than
those authorized by Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
NOTIFICATION OF COPYRIGHT
THE FIRMWARE IN THIS DEVICE IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWS AND
INTERNATIONAL TREATY. YOU MUST TREAT THE FIRMWARE LIKE ANY OTHER
COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL. COPYRIGHT LAWS PROHIBIT MAKING ADDITIONAL
COPIES OF THE FIRMWARE FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED IN THE LICENSE BELOW. YOU MAY NOT COPY THE WRITTEN
MATERIALS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

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Table of Contents
1GENERAL REMARKS 5
1.1 VALIDITY OF THIS MANUAL 5
1.2 AVAILABLE CASING 5
1.2.1 3U Benchtop Case 5
1.3 DATA CONNECTIONS 6
1.4 SIGNAL CONNECTIONS 6
1.5 TRANSPORTATION 6
2SAFETY INFORMATION 7
2.1 SIGNAL SYMBOL 7
2.2 LABELS ON PRODUCTS 7
2.3 GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 8
3TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9
3.1 DIMENSIONS9
3.2 CONNECTORS 10
3.2.1 Front Panel 10
3.2.2 Rear Panel 11
3.3 MINIMUM DISTANCES 12
3.4 ENERGIZING AND DE-ENERGIZING 13
3.5 OPERATION CONDITIONS 13
3.6 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION 14
4INTRODUCTION 15
4.1 GENERAL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS (MODEL OVERVIEW) 15
4.2 OPTIONS 16
5GETTING STARTED 17
5.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 17
5.2 UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT 17
5.3 INITIAL INSPECTION 17
5.4 STARTING THE INSTRUMENT 17
5.4.1 Applying Power 17
5.4.2 Connecting to LAN via DHCP Router 18
5.4.3 Direct Connectivity to Host via Ethernet Cable (no Router) 18
5.4.4 Connecting through USB 18
5.4.5 Connecting through GPIB 18
5.4.6 Using the SCPI Application Programming Interface (API) 19
5.4.7 Installing the 7000 Series Graphical User Interface (7000 Series GUI) 19
5.4.8 Troubleshooting the LAN Interconnection 19
5.4.9 Shutting Down the 7000 Series 19
5.4.10 Perform Firmware Upgrade 20
5.4.11 Serial Number 20

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6USING THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) 21
6.1 STARTING THE 7000 SERIES GUI 21
6.2 ORGANIZATION OF THE GUI 21
6.2.1 Menu Bar 22
6.3 MEASUREMENT TABS 27
6.3.1 General Tab Organization 28
6.4 ABSOLUTE PHASE NOISE MEASUREMENT TAB 28
6.4.1 Measurement Setup 28
6.4.2 Pulsed Signal Phase Noise (with Option PULSE only) 34
6.4.3 Using External References 34
6.4.4 The Plot Window Tabs 35
6.4.5 List of Traces 37
6.4.6 The Marker Window 39
6.4.7 Plot Windows 41
6.4.8 Saving and Loading Traces 43
6.5 GENERAL MEASUREMENT SETTINGS 44
6.5.1 Number of Data Points per Trace 44
6.5.2 Measurement Time (using GUI) 44
6.6 ADDITIVE PHASE NOISE MEASUREMENT 45
6.6.1 Measurement Procedure 46
6.6.2 Additive Phase Noise of a Pulsed Signal (with Option PULSE only) 49
6.7 AMPLITUDE NOISE MEASUREMENT 50
6.7.1 Measurement Procedure 51
6.8 ABSOLUTE PHASE NOISE (HIGH DRIFT) 51
6.8.1 Measurement Procedure 51
6.9 TRANSIENT ANALYZER MEASUREMENT 52
6.9.1 Measurement Procedure 53
6.10 FFT ANALYZER MEASUREMENT 56
6.11 VCO CHARACTERIZATION 57
6.11.1 Measurement Procedure 57
7REMOTELY PROGRAMMING THE 7000 SERIES 59
7.1 ACCESS VIA LAN 59
7.2 USING AND CONFIGURING VXI-11 59
7.3 USING THE USB-TMC INTERFACE WITH VISA 60
7.4 USING THE USB-TMC INTERFACE WITH IVI DRIVERS 60
7.5 USING THE GPIB INTERFACE 61
8MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 62
8.1 ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATION 62
8.2 REPAIR 62
8.3 WARRANTY INFORMATION 62
8.4 EQUIPMENT RETURNS 62

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1 General Remarks
The instruments described in this manual are signal source analyzers that analyze electromagnetic
signals from 5 MHz up to 40 GHz with a power from -10 dBm up to +23 dBm. The exact range depends
on the chosen model and options. The instruments are able to perform different types of measurements,
such as absolute and additive phase noise, amplitude noise, transient analysis, spectrum monitoring, and
VCO characterization.
They can be used in a variety of applications such as research and development or manufacturing and
testing of electronic components.
Options, such as low noise internal references, amplitude measurements, measurements of pulsed
signals or a GPIB interface can be added.
1.1 Validity of this Manual
This manual is valid for the following instruments and their extended versions:
•Model 7070 (only serial numbers ending in a number greater than 0230)
•Model 7300 (only serial numbers ending in a number greater than 0230)
•Model 7340
1.2 Available Casing
The instruments are available in the following case.
1.2.1 3U Benchtop Case
Figure 1: Model 7000 Series in 3U benchtop case

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1.3 Data Connections
The instruments may only be connected to a network or a computer by using a shielded LAN or USB
cable. Unless shorter lengths are prescribed, a maximum length of 3 m must not be exceeded for the LAN
and the USB connection.
1.4 Signal Connections
In general, all connections between the instrument and another device should be made as short as
possible and must be well shielded. It is recommended to use high-quality cables with low loss especially
for frequencies above 20 GHz.
1.5 Transportation
The instruments must only be transported with the packaging supplied by the manufacturer. The
instrument can be lifted up or transported in any orientation.

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2 Safety Information
The following information is important to prevent personal injury, loss of life or damage to the instrument.
Please read them carefully. If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the
protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
2.1 Signal Symbol
In this manual, the following symbols are used to warn the reader about risks and dangers.
DANGER denotes a hazard for personal health or life.
WARNING denotes a risk or danger that could damage the
instrument.
2.2 Labels on Products
The following labels are on the products. Familiarize yourself with the meaning of each of the labels before
using the product.
Direct Current (DC)
Alternating Current (AC)
Earth (Ground)
EU label for separate collection of electrical and electronic waste.
Caution, general danger zone. Attend the manual and/or a notice on the
device.

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2.3 General Safety Considerations
FCC notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, harmful interference to radio communications may occur.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his or her expense.
notice
The instrument meets the EMC directive and the Low Voltage Directive described below:
Safety: EN 61010-1.
EMC: EN 61000-6-4 (2006), EN 55022 (2008), EN 61000-6-2 (2005),
EN 61000-4-2 (2009), EN 61000-4-3 (2008), EN 61000-4-4 (2010),
EN 61000-4-5 (2006), EN 61000-4-6 (2009), EN 61000-4-11 (2004)
If products or their components are mechanically and/or thermally
processed in a manner that goes beyond their intended use, hazardous
substances (heavy-metal dust such as nickel) may be released. For this
reason, the product may only be disassembled or opened by specially trained personnel. Improper
disassembly may be hazardous to your health. National waste disposal regulations must be observed.

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3 Technical Specifications
3.1 Dimensions
Dimensions of the 3U benchtop case:
A = 467 mm
B = 153 mm
C = 518 mm
D = 341 mm
E = 400 mm
Weight: 10 kg
Figure 2: Model 7000 Series benchtop case dimensions

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3.2 Connectors
3.2.1 Front Panel
Figure 3: 7000 Series Front Panel View
1 Ventilation Slits Air inflow; leave open.
The front panel interfaces are grouped into three dark gray regions. Similar ports across different regions
are connected with a black line and are labeled once at the end of the line. The three regions are:
Reference region
2/5 REF1/2 IN HIGH These female SMA connectors are the high frequency RF inputs for
external reference channels 1 and 2. They are used for frequencies above 1.3 GHz.
3/4 REF1/2 TUNE port These female BNC connectors are the external reference tune
voltage outputs for channels 1 and 2.
DUT region
6 DUT TUNE port This female BNC connector is the tune voltage output for the Device
under Test (DUT), designed to supply a bias or control voltage for the DUT.
7 DUT RF IN port This female SMA or 2.92 mm connector is the DUT signal input. It is
AC-coupled and has an impedance of 50 ohms.
Reference region (cont’d)
8/9 REF1/2 IN LOW These female SMA connectors are the low frequency RF inputs for
external reference channels 1 and 2. They are used for frequencies below 1.3 GHz.