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Performance Tests and
Adjustments Manual
HP 8566B Spectrum Analyzer
F!a
HEWLETT
PACKARD
HP Part No. 08566-90168
Printed in USA September 1993

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General Safety
Considerations
Warning
Before this instrument is switched on, make sure it has been
properly grounded through the protective conductor of the ac
power cable to a socket outlet provided with protective earth
contact.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside
or outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective
earth terminal can result in personal injury.
Warning
There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted,
cause personal injury. Be extremely careful.
Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation
of the instrument with protective covers removed should be
performed only by trained service personnel.
Caution
Before this instrument is switched on, make sure its primary power
circuitry has been adapted to the voltage of the ac power source.
Failure to set the ac power input to the correct voltage could cause
damage to the instrument when the ac power cable is plugged in.
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HP 8566B
Documentation
Description
HP 8566B Installation
and Verification
Manual
HP 8566B Operating
and Programming
Manual
HP 8566B
Performance Tests and
Adjustments Manual
HP 8566B RF Section
Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual
HP 8566B IF-Display
Section
Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual
Included with the HP Model 8566B spectrum analyzer are manuals:
The Installation and Verification Manual, the Operating and
Programming Manual, and the Performance Tests and Adjustments
Manual.
HP part number 08566-90169
Contents: General information, installation, specifications,
characteristics, and operation verification.
HP part number 08566-90040
Contents: Manual and remote operation, including complete syntax
and command description. Accopanying this manual is the seperate,
pocket-sized Quick Reference Guide, HP part number 5955-8970.
HP part number 08566-90168
Contents: Electrical performance tests and adjustment procedures.
HP part number 08566-90210
Contents: RF section service information.
HP part number 08566-90085
Contents: IF-Display section service information.
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Contents
1. General Information
Introduction
.....................
Instruments Covered by this Manual .........
Operation Verification
................
Option 462 Instruments
...............
Option 857 Instruments
...............
2. Performance Tests
Introduction .....................
Verification of Specifications
.............
Calibration Cycle ..................
Equipment Required
................
Performance Test Record
..............
1. Center Frequency Readout Accuracy Test ....
2. Frequency Span Accuracy Test .........
3. Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test
......
4. Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity Test
......
5. Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Test
6. Log Scale Switching Uncertainty Test
......
7. IF Gain Uncertainty Test ............
8. Amplitude Fidelity Test
............
9. Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy Test
.......
10. Frequency Response Test
...........
11. Sweep Time Accuracy Test
..........
12. Noise Sidebands Test
.............
13. Line-Related Sidebands Test
..........
14. Average Noise Level Test
...........
15. Residual Responses Test
............
16. Harmonic and Intermodulation Distortion Test
.
17. Image, Multiple, and Out of Band Responses Test
18. Gain Compression Test
............
19. 1st LO Output Amplitude Test
.........
20. Sweep + Tune Out Accuracy Test .......
21. Fast Sweep Time Accuracy Test (~20 ms)
....
22. Frequency Reference Error Test ........
‘Iable 2-24. Performance Test Record
..........
Test 1. Center Frequency Readout Accuracy .....
Test 2. Frequency Span Accuracy Test
........
Test 3. Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test
.....
Test 4. Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity
.......
Test 5. Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty .
Test 6. Log Scale Switching Uncertainty Test
.....
Test 7. IF Gain Uncertainty .............
Test 8. Amplitude Fidelity .............
Test 9. Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy ........
Test 10. Frequency Response Test
..........
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Test 11. Sweep Time Accuracy
...........
2-103
Test 12. Noise Sidebands Test
............
2-104
Test 13. Line-Related Sidebands
...........
2-105
Test 14. Average Noise Level
............
2-106
Test 15. Residual Responses
.............
2-107
Test 16. Harmonic And Intermodulation Distortion . . 2-108
Test 17. Image, Multiple, and Out-of-Band Responses . 2-109
Test 18. Gain Compression
............. 2-l 11
Test 19. 1st LO Output Amplitude
.......... 2-112
Test 20. Sweep + Tune Out Accuracy ........
2-113
Test 21. Fast Sweep Time Accuracy (< 20 ms)
.... 2-l 14
Test 22. Frequency Reference Error Test .......
2-115
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3-3
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3-31
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3. Adjustments
Introduction .....................
Safety Considerations
.................
Equipment Required .................
Adjustment Tools ...................
Factory-Selected Components
.............
Related Adjustments
.................
Location of Test Points and Adjustments
........
1. Low-Voltage Power Supply Adjustments
......
2. High-Voltage Adjustment (SN 3001A and Below) . .
2. High-Voltage Adjustment (SN 3004A and Above) . .
3. Preliminary Display Adjustments (SN 3001A and
Below) .....................
3. Preliminary Display Adjustments (SN 3004A and
Above) .....................
4. Final Display Adjustments (SN 3001A and Below)
.
4. Final Display Adjustments (SN 3004A and Above)
.
5. Log Amplifier Adjustments
............
6. Video Processor Adjustments
...........
7. 3 MHz Bandwidth Filter Adjustments .......
8. 21.4 MHz Bandwidth Filter Adjustments .....
9. 3 dB Bandwidth Adjustments ..........
10. Step Gain and 18.4 MHz Local Oscillator
Adjustments ..................
11. Down/Up Converter Adjustments
........
12. 10 MHz Standard Adjustment (SN 2637A and
Below) .....................
12. 10 MHz Standard Adjustment (SN 2728A and
Above) .....................
13. Sweep, DAC, and Main Coil Driver Adjustments . .
14. 100 MHz VCXO Adjustments
...........
15. MN Loop Adjustments
.............
16. YT.0 Loop Adjustments
.............
17. 20/30 Loop Phase Lock Adjustments
.......
18. RF Module Phase Lock Adjustments
.......
19. CAL Output Adjustment
.............
20. Last Converter Adjustments ...........
2 1. Frequency Response Adjustments
........
22. Analog-To-Digital Converter Adjustments
.....
23. Track and Hold Adjustments ............
24. Digital Storage Display Adjustments
.......
Low-Noise DC Supply ................
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4.
5.
6.
Crystal Filter Bypass Network Configuration . . . . . 3-219
Option 462
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test . . . . .
3. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test
.
4. 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity Test . . . .
4. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity Test .
5. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidth Switching
Uncertainty Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test 3. 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test (p/o
lhble 2-24, Performance Test Record) . . . . . . .
Test 3. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy
Test (p/o ‘Ihble 2-24, Performance Test Record)
. .
Test 4. 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity (p/o
Table 2-24, Performance Test Record) . . . . . . .
Test 4. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity
(p/o Table 2-24, Performance Test Record) . . . . .
Test 5. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidth Switching
Uncertainty (p/o ‘Ihble 2-24, Performace Test
Record) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Adjustments . . . . .
9. Impulse Bandwidth Adjustments . . . . . . . . .
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Option 857
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-l
8. Option 857 Amplitude Fidelity Performance Test . .
5-2
Performance Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-6
Test 8. Option 857 Amplitude Fidelity . . . . . . . .
5-7
Major Assembly and Component Locations
IF-Display Section Figure Index . . . . . . . . . . . .
RF Section Figure Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figures
l-l. Service Accessories, HP Part Number 08566-60001
. .
2-l. Center Frequency Test Setup ............
2-2. Center Frequency Accuracy Measurement ......
2-3. Narrow Span Test Setup
...............
2-4. Wide Span Test Setup
................
2-5. Resolution Bandwidth Measurement
.........
2-6. 60 dB Bandwidth Measurement ...........
2-7. Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Measurement
...
2-8. Log Scale Switching Uncertainty Measurement
....
2-9. IF Gain Uncertainty Test Setup
...........
2-10. IF Gain Uncertainty Measurement ..........
2-l 1. Amplitude Fidelity Test Setup
............
2-12. Amplitude Fidelity Measurement
..........
2-13. Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup
......
2-14. Frequency Response Test Setup (100 Hz to 100 kHz)
.
2-15. Frequency Response Measurement (1 kHz to 100 kHz)
2-16. Frequency Response Test Setup (100 kHz to 60 MHz)
.
2-17. Frequency Response Measurement (100 kHz to 4 MHz)
2-18. Frequency Response Measurement (4 MHz to 60 MHz)
2-19. Frequency Response Test Setup (60 MHz to 2.5 GHz, 2
to22GHz) ...................
2-20. Frequency Response Measurement (60 MHz to 2.5 GHz)
2-21. Sweep Time Accuracy Test Setup
..........
2-22. Noise Sidebands Test Setup
.............
2-23. Noise Sidebands Measurement
............
2-24. Line Related Sidebands Test Setup
..........
2-25. Line-Related Sidebands Measurement
........
2-26. Average Noise Level Measurement
..........
2-27. Residual Responses Measurement
..........
2-28. Harmonic Distortion Test Setup
...........
2-29. Intermodulation Distortion Test Setup ........
2-30. Third Order Intermodulation Products ........
2-31. Image, Multiple, and Out-of-Band Responses Test Setup
2-32. Gain Compression Test Setup
............
2-33. 1st LO Output Amplitude Test Setup
.........
2-34. Sweep + Tune Out Accuracy Test Setup .......
2-35. Fast Sweep Time Accuracy (~20 ms) Test Setup
....
2-36. Fast Sweep Time Measurement (~20 ms)
.......
2-37. Frequency Reference Test Setup ...........
3-l. Low-Voltage Power Supply Adjustments Setup
....
3-2. IF-Display Section Adjustments (SN 3001A and Below)
3-3. IF-Display Section Adjustments (SN 3004A and Above)
3-4. Location of RF Section Low-Voltage Adjustments
...
3-5. High Voltage Adjustment Setup
...........
3-6. Location of High Voltage Adjustments
........
3-7. Location of Label and Test Point
...........
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3-8. Location of AlA Components ...........
3-9. CRT Cut-Off Voltage
3-10. Waveform at AlA3TP5’ : : : : : : : : : : : : 1 : :
3-l 1. Discharging the CRT Post-Accelerator Cable .....
3-12. High Voltage Adjustment Setup ...........
3-13. Location of High Voltage Adjustments ........
3-14. Location of AlA Label and Test Point ........
3-15. Discharging the CRT Post-Accelerator Cable .....
3-16. Preliminary Display Adjustments Setup .......
3-17. Location of AlA2, AlA4, AlA5, and A3A2 .....
3-18. AlA2, AlA4, and AlA Adjustment Locations ....
3-19. X+ and X- Waveforms ...............
3-20. Composite X Deflection Waveform ..........
3-21. Rise and Fall Times and Overshoot Adjustment
Waveform ...................
3-22. 5OV,, Signal ....................
3-23. Preliminary Display Adjustments Setup .......
3-24. Location of AlA and A3A2 ............
3-25. AlA Adjustment Locations .............
3-26. X+ and X- Waveforms ...............
3-27. Composite X Deflection Waveform ..........
3-28. Rise and Fall Times and Overshoot Adjustment
Waveform ...................
3-29. 5OV,, Signal ....................
3-30. Location of Final Display Adjustments on AlA2, AlA4,
and AlA5. ...................
3-31. Final Display Adjustments Setup ...........
3-32. Location of Final Display Adjustments on AlA ...
3-33. Log Amplifier Adjustments Setup ..........
3-34. Location of Log Amplifier Adjustments ........
3-35. Video Processor Adjustments Setup .........
3-36. Location of Video Processor Adjustments .......
3-37. 3 MHz Bandwidth Filter Adjustments Setup .....
3-38. Location of Center, Symmetry, and 10 Hz Amplitude
Adjustments ..................
3-39. Location of 3 MHz Peak Adjustments .........
3-40. 21.4 MHz Bandwidth Filter Adjustments Setup ....
3-41. Location of A4A4 21.4 MHz LC Filter Adjustments . .
3-42. Location of A4A4 21.4 MHz Crystal Filter Adjustments
3-43. Location of A4A8 21.4 MHz LC Filter and Attenuation
Adjustments ..................
3-44. Location of A4A8 21.4 MHz Crystal Filter Adjustments
3-45. Location of 3 dB Bandwidth Adjustments ......
3-46. Step Gain and 18.4 MHz Local Oscillator Adjustments
Setup
......................
3-47. Location of IF Gain Adjustment ...........
3-48. Location of 10 dB Gain Step Adjustments ......
3-49. Location of .l dB Gain Step, 18.4 MHz LO, and + 1OV
Adjustments ..................
3-50. Down/Up Converter Adjustments Setup .......
3-51. Location of Down/Up Converter Adjustments .....
3-52. 10 MHz Frequency Standard Adjustments Setup ...
3-53. Location of 10 MHz Standard Adjustments ......
3-54. 10 MHz Frequency Standard Adjustments Setup ...
3-55. Location of 10 MHz Standard Adjustments ......
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3-56. Sweep and DAC Adjustments Setup
.........
3-114
3-57. OV to + 1OV Sweep Ramp at A16TP3
.........
3-115
3-58. Location of Sweep and DAC Adjustments
.......
3-116
3-59. Properly Adjusted DC Levels Between Sweep Ramps . 3-117
3-60. Improperly Adjusted DC Levels Between Sweep Ramps
3-117
3-61. YTO Main Coil Driver Adjustments Setup
.......
3-120
3-62. Location of YTO Main Coil Driver Adjustments
....
3-121
3-63. YTO Main Coil Driver Adjustments Setup (Alternate
Procedure) ...................
3- 122
3-64. 100 MHz VCXO Adjustment Setup
..........
3-126
3-65. Location of 100 MHz VCXO Adjustments
.......
3-127
3-66. Typical Tuning Range of A7A2 100 MHz VCXO
....
3-128
3-67. M/N Loop Adjustment Setup
.............
3-132
3-68. Location of PLL Adjustments
............
3-133
3-69. YTO Loop Adjustment Setup
............
3-136
3-70. Location of Assemblies, Cables, and Test Points
....
3-136
3-71. All YTO Loop Service Position
...........
3-137
3-72. Typical YTO Loop Swept Frequency Response at AllAl 3-139
3-73. AllA Adjustment Locations
............
3-140
3-74. Sampler Waveform at AllA5TPl
..........
3-142
3-75. 30 MHz YTO Loop Sampler Response at AllJ5 IF OUT
3-143
3-76. Tuning the IF OUT Fundamental
..........
3-144
3-77. 20/30 PLL Adjustment Setup
............
3-147
3-78. Location of PLLl Adjustments ............
3-149
3-79. Location of PLL2 Adjustments ............
3-154
3-80. Location of PLL3 Adjustments
............
3-156
3-81. RF Module Phase Lock Adjustments Setup
......
3-161
3-82. Location of RF Module Phase Lock Adjustments
...
3-161
3-83. A Sampler Balance Adjustment Waveform
......
3-164
3-84. Cal Output Adjustment Setup ............
3-166
3-85. Location of CAL OUTPUT Adjustment
........
3-167
3-86. CAL OUTPUT Harmonics
..............
3-168
3-87. Last Converter Adjustments Setup ..........
3-170
3-88. Location of Last Converter Adjustments .......
3-171
3-89. Frequency Response Preliminary Adjustments Setup . 3-176
3-90. Location of Frequency Response Adjustments
....
3-177
3-91. Frequency Response Adjustments Setup (10 MHz to 2.5
GHz) ......................
3-179
3-92. Typical Coarse Frequency Response (10 MHz - 2.5 GHz) 3-181
3-93. Typical Frequency Response (10 MHz - 2.5 GHz)
... 3-182
3-94. Frequency Response Adjustments Setup (2.0 GHz to
22.0 GHz) ....................
3-185
3-95. Typical Coarse Frequency Response (2 GHz - 5.8 GHz) 3-187
3-96. Typical Frequency Response (2.0 GHz - 5.8 GHz)
... 3-188
3-97. Typical Coarse Frequency Response (5.8 GHz - 12.5
GHz) ......................
3-191
3-98. Typical Frequency Response (5.8 GHz - 12.5 GHz) . . 3-193
3-99. Frequency Response Adjustments Setup (18.6 to 325
GHz) ......................
3-204
3-100. Analog-To-Digital Converter Adjustments Setup
.... 3-206
3-101. Location of Analog-To-Digital Converter Adjustments . 3-208
3-102. Track and Hold Adjustments Setup :
........
3-209
3-103. Location of Track and Hold Adjustments
.......
3-210
3-104. Digital Storage Display Adjustments Setup
......
3-212
3-105. Location of Digital Storage Display Adjustments
...
3-213
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3-106. Sample and Hold Balance Adjustment Waveforms
...
3-107. Waveform Before Adjustment ............
3-108. Low-Noise DC Supply ................
3-109. Crystal Filter Bypass Network Configurations
.....
4-l. Resolution Bandwidth Measurement .........
4-2. Impulse Bandwidth Test Setup ............
4-3. 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Measurement ......
4-4. 60 dB Bandwidth Measurement ...........
4-5. 60 dB Bandwidth Measurement ...........
4-6. Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty Measurement
...
4-7. Location of Bandwidth Adjustments .........
4-8. Location of Bandwidth Adjustments .........
5-l. Option 857 Amplitude Fidelity Test Setup ......
6-l. RF Section, Top View ................
6-2. RF Section, Front View ...............
6-3. RF Section, Bottom View ..............
6-4. IF Section, Top View (SN 3001A and Below) .....
6-5. IF Section, ‘Ibp View (SN 3004A and Above) .....
6-6. IF Section, Front View ...............
6-7. IF Section, Bottom View ..............
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!Ihbles
2-l. Performance Test Cross-Reference ..........
2-2. Center Frequency Readout Accuracy .........
2-3. Narrow Span Accuracy ...............
2-4. Wide Span Accuracy
................
2-5. Bandwidth Accuracy
................
2-6. Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity ..........
2-7. Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty ..........
2-8. Log Scale Switching Uncertainty
...........
2-9. IF Gain Uncertainty, 10 dB Steps ..........
2-10. IF Gain Uncertainty, 2 dB Steps ...........
2-l 1. IF Gain Uncertainty, 0.1 dB Steps ..........
2-12. Log Scale Fidelity
.................
2-13. Linear Amplitude Fidelity ..............
2-14. 100 Hz to 2.5 GHz Frequency Band .........
2-15. Frequency Response (Flatness) ...........
2-16. Sweep Time Accuracy, Sweep Times 220 ms
.....
2-17. Sweep Time Accuracy
...............
2-18. Average Noise Level
................
2-19. TO1 Measurement Settings .............
2-20. Image and Out-of-Band Response ..........
2-2 1. Multiple Responses
.................
2-22. Sweep + Tune Out Accuracy ............
2-23. Fast Sweep Time Accuracy (~20 ms) .........
2-24. Frequency Response (Flatness) ...........
3-l. Adjustment Cross Reference .............
3-2. Adjustable Components
...............
3-3. Factory-Selected Components ............
3-4. Standard Value Replacement Capacitors .......
3-5. Standard Value Replacement 0.125 Resistors
.....
3-6. Standard Value Replacement 0.5 Resistors ......
3-5. Initial Adjustment Positions .............
3-6. Initial Adjustment Positions .............
3-7. Standard Values for A7A2L4 ............
3-8. Limits for 100 MHz Harmonics ............
3-9. Selection Chart for Attenuator Resistors .......
3-10. Resistor Values
...................
3-11. Power Level of Fundamental Signal .........
3-12. Standard Values for AlOA4C49
3-13. Standard Values for AlOA4R29 and’AliA4R33 : : : :
3-14. Frequency Bands ..................
3-15. Preselector Delay Compensation DAC Values
.....
3-16. A6A12 YTX Driver Assembly Factory-Select Capacitor
Values
.....................
3-17. Parts for Low-Noise DC Supply ...........
3-18. Crystal Filter Bypass Network Configuration for A4A4
and A4A8 (21.4 MHz) ..............
2-2
2-7
2-9
2-11
2-13
2-16
2-18
2-20
2-23
2-24
2-25
2-29
2-30
2-37
2-45
2-48
2-48
2-60
2-72
2-75
2-76
2-83
2-86
2-102
3-4
3-5
3-13
3-20
3-21
3-23
3-63
3-66
3-128
3-130
3-130
3-131
3-144
3-157
3-158
3-174
3-202
3-203
3-218
3-219
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3-19. Crystal Filter Bypass Network Configuration for A4A7
(3MHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-l. 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy . . . . . . . .
4-2. Impulse Bandwidth Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-3. 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy . . . . . . . .
4-4. 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity . . . . . . . .
4-5. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity . . . .
4-6. Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty . . . . . . . . . .
5-l. Log Amplitude Fidelity (10 Hz RBW; Option 857) . . .
5-2. Log Amplitude Fidelity (10 kHz RBW; Option 857) . .
5-3. Linear Amplitude Fidelity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-219
4-3
4-9
4-9
4-12
4-15
4-17
5-4
5-5
5-5
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1
General Information
Introduction
This HP 8566B Tests and Adjustments Manual contains two main
sections: Performance Tests and Adjustments Procedures. This
chapter lists the required test equipment for both sections. The
performance tests provided should be performed for the following
reasons:
w If the test equipment for the Operation Verification Program is not
available.
w If the instrument does not pass all of the Operation Verification
tests.
n For complete verification of specifications not covered by the
Operation Verification program.
The adjustment procedures should be performed for the following
reasons:
w If the results of a performance test are not within the specifications.
w After the replacement of a part or component that affects electrical
performance.
Warning
The adjustment procedures require access to the interior of the
instrument and therefore should only be performed by qualified
service personnel. There are voltages at many points in the
instrument which can, if contacted, cause personal injury. Be
extremely careful. Adjustments should be performed only by
trained service personnel.
Power is still applied to this instrument with the LINE switch in
STANDBY. There is no OFF position on the LINE switch. Before
removing or installing any assembly or printed circuit board,
remove the power cord from the rear of both instruments and
wait for the MAINS indicators (red LEDs) to go completely out.
Capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged even if the
instrument has been disconnected from its source of power. Use a
non-metallic tuning tool whenever possible.
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Instruments Covered This manual contains procedures for testing and adjusting HP
by this Manual
8566B spectrum analyzers, including those with Option 400 (400 Hz
operation), Option 462 (impulse bandwidths and 6 dB bandwidths),
and Option 857 installed. The procedures in this manual can also
be used to adjust HP 8566A spectrum analyzers that have been
converted into HP 8566B spectrum analyzers through the installation
of an HP 8566AB Retrofit Kit (formerly HP 8566A+OlK Retrofit Kit).
Operation Verification
A high confidence level in the instrument’s operation can be achieved
by running only the Operation Verification Program, since it tests
most of the instrument’s specifications. It is recommended that the
Operation Verification Program be used for incoming inspection and
after repairs, since it requires much less time and test equipment.
A description of the program can be found in the Installation and
Verification manual.
Option 462
Option 462 instruments require that the performance tests and
Instruments
adjustment procedures listed below be performed instead of their
standard versions included in chapters two and three. Information on
Option 462 versions is located in Chapter 4, Option 462.
6 dB Bandwidths:
Test 3, 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test
Test 4, 6 dB Resolution Selectivity Test
Adjustment 9, 6 dB Bandwidth Adjustment Procedure
Impulse Bandwidths:
Test 3, Impulse Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test
Test 4, Impulse and Resolution Selectivity Test
Test 5, Impulse and Resolution Bandwidth
Switching Uncertainty Test
Adjustment 9, Impulse Bandwidth Adjustment Procedure
Option 867
Option 857 instruments are used in EMC receiver applications.
Instruments
Information on Option 857 is located in Chapter 5, Option 857.
1-2 General Information

‘lhble l-l. Recommended Test Equipment (1 of 6)
Instrumenl
SIGNAL
SOURCES
Synthesized
Sweeper
Synthesized
Signal
Generator
Frequency
Synthesizer
Pulse
Generator
Function
Generator
Frequency
Standard
Critical Specifications for
Equipment Substitution
Frequency: 10 MHz to 22 GHz
Output Power: + 10 dBm maximum (leveled)
Aging Rate: ~1 x 10mg/day
Spurious Signals: 135 dBc (~7 GHz)
125 dBc (<20 GHz)
Amplitude Modulation: dc to 100 kHz
Leveling: Internal, External Power Meter
Frequency: 2 - 18 GHz
Stability: ~5 x lo-lo
Frequency: 200 Hz to 80 MHz
Stability: fl x IO-“/day
Amplitude Range: + 13 to -86 dBm with 0.01 dB
resolution
Attenuator Accuracy: < f0.07 dB (+ 13 to -47 dBm)
Pulse Width: 10 nsec to 250 nsec
Rise and Fall Times: ~6 ns
Output Level: +2.5V
Output: Sine Wave and Triangle Wave, BVp-p
Range: 100 Hz to 500 kHz (Sweep Function Available)
(2 required)
Output: 1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz
Accuracy: <hl x lo-lo
Aging Rate: < 1 x lo-lo/day
Recommended
Model
HP 8340A/B
HP 8672A
HP 3335A
HP 8116A
HP 3312A
HP 5061B
Perf.
Test
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Adj.
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‘able l-l. Recommended Test Equipment (2 of 6)
Instrument
ANALYZERS
Spectrum
Analyzer
Active Probe
Probe Power
SUPPIY
High Frequency
Active Probe
COUNTERS
Frequency
Counter
Electronic
Counter
UniversaI
Counter
DSCILLOSCOPE
Digitizing
3scilloscope
1scilloscope
‘robe
Critical Specifications for
Equipment Substitution
Frequency: 100 Hz to 2.5 GHz
2 to 22 GHz Preselected
Resistive Divider for measuring fast
transition signals
For use with HP 10020A
Bandwidth: 5 Hz to 500 MHz
Input R:lOO k62 Input C: 3 pF
Frequency: 20 MHz to 400 MHz
Sensitivity: -30 dBm
HP-IB Compatible
bnge: >lO MHz
Xesolution: 2 x 10Wg gate time
Zxt. Time Base: 1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz
+equency: dc to 100 MHz
Time Interval A + B: 100 ns to 200s
sensitivity: 50 mV rms
Eange: 30 mV to 5V p-p
1 Channel
“requency: 100 MHz
sensitivity: .005V/Division
.O: 1 Divider, compatible with oscilloscope
2 reauired 1
Recommenda
Model
HP 8566A/B
HP 10020A
HP 1122A
HP 41800A
HP 5343A
HP 5345A
HP 5316B
HP 5334AB
HP 54501A
HP 10432A
Perf
Test
X
X
X
-
Adj
-
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
1-4 General Information