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Title & Document Type: 41952A/B Transmission/Reflection Operating Note
Manual Part Number: 41952-90000
Revision Date: December 1988
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Title & Document Type: 41952A/B Transmission/Reflection Operating Note
Manual Part Number: 41952-90000
Revision Date: December 1988
About this Manual
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product. This manual provides the best information we could find. It may be incomplete
or contain dated information, and the scan quality may not be ideal. If we find a better
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businesses are now part of Agilent Technologies. The HP XXXX referred to in this document is
now the Agilent XXXX. For example, model number HP8648A is now model number Agilent
8648A. We have made no changes to this manual copy.
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product information on the Agilent Test & Measurement website:
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HP 41452A/la
TRANSMISSION/REFL1aCTION
TEST SET
Ipal HEWLETT
PACKARD
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WARRANTY AND ASSISTANCE '
All Hewlett-Packard products are warranted against defects In materials and
workmanship. This warranty applies for one year from the,date of delivery, or, in
the case of certain major components listed in the operating manual, for the
specified,perlod. We will repair or replac6, products which prove to be defective
during the warranty period provided they are returned to Hewlett-Packard. No
other warranty is expressed or implied. We are not liable for consequential
damages:
For any assistance, contact your nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service
Office. Addresses are provided at the back of this manual.
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HEWLETT
PACKARD
OPERATION NOTE,
MODEL 41952A/I3
TRANSMISSION/REFLECTION
TEST SET
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies directly to HP 41952A or HP 41952B Transmis-
sion/Reflection Test Set with serial number prefixed 2850J.
.0 COPYRIGHT: YOKOGAWA-HEWLETT-PACKARD, LTD„ 1988
9.1, TAKAKURA-CHO, HACHIOJI•SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN
Manual Part Number: 41952-90000
Microfiche Part Number: 41952-90050 Printed: December 1988
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SECTION 1:
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TABLE ,,OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
UNITSCOVEREDBYTHIS OPERATION NOTE
PRODUCT CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION
SECTION CONTENTS
INITIAL INSPECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGING
Original Packaging
Other Packaging
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SECTION 3:' OPERATION
SECTIONCONTENTS 3-1
OVERVIEW 3-1
OPERATOR'SCHECK 3-4
TYPICALMEASUREMENTSETUPS 3-6
Transmission/ReflectionMeasurements 3-7
S-ParameterMeasurements 3-9
CALIBRATIONCONSIDERATIONS 3-11
SECTION 4:
IPERFORMANCE TESTS
'INTRODUCTION
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
CALIBRATION CYCLE
PREPARATION
DIRECTIVITY TEST.
EFFECTIVESOURCEMATCH TEST
PORTMATCHTEST, '
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4-1
4-2
4-2
4-5
4-9
4-13
SECTION 5: SERVICE
INTRODUCTION 5-1
REPLACEABLEPARTS 5-1
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SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORIVIATION
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INTRODUCTION This section provides the specification and the InforrhaZion neces-
'sary for receiving, performing an incoming Inspec',Ion, preparing
the HP 41952A/8 for use.
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PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION The HP 41952A and HP 41952B Transmission/Reflection Test
Sets are used with the HP 4195A to perform both transmission
and reflection measurements. The HP 41952A Is used for 50(1
applications and the HP 41952B is used for 75n applications.
Using two HP 41952A or HP 41952B test sets, full &parameter
measurements can be performed. The following are the main
feature of the HP 41952A/B.
•Frequency rat* : 100 kHz to 500 MHz
•Directivity : 40 dB (HP 41952A, 300 kHz to 200 MHz)
•Effective Source Match : Z 20 dB (300 kHz)
•Direct connection to the HP 4195A
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SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS The HP 41952A/B Transmisslon/Reflection Test Sets conform to
the safety requiremcnts for IEC 348, and CSA 556B instruments,
and is 'shipped from the factory in a safe condition. This opera-
tion note contains information, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS which
must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation,
UNITS COVERED BY
THIS OPERATION
NOTE Hewlett-Packard uses a two-part, nine character serial number
which is stamped on the serial number plate (see Figure 1-1)
attached to the inside of the carrying case. The first four digits
and a letter are the prefix and the last five digits are the suffix of
the serial number, The letter in the serial, number identifies the
country where the instrument was manufactured. The prefix is
same for all identical instruments, it changes only when a change
Is made to the instrument. The suffix, however, is assigned
sequentially and is different for each Instrument. This operation
note applies to instruments with serial number prefixes listed
under Serial Numbers on the title page.
Figure 1-1. Serial Number Plate
Units manufactured after this operation note was printed may
have a serial number prefix which is not listed on the title page.
An unlisted serial number prefix indicates that the instrument may
be different from those described in this operation note. Opera-
tion notes for new instruments may be accompanied by a yellow
Manual Supplement page, or have a different part number, This
supplement contains "Change Information" explaining how to
adapt this operation note to newer instruments.
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In addition to change information, ,t'he supplement may contain (,
information for correcting errors (gnats) in previous operation r,
notes, To keep this operation notiA,as current and accurate as
possible, Hewlett-Packard recommends that you periodically
request the latest Manual Change supplements. The supplement
fur this operation note is id?ntifled by the Print Date and Part
Nur*3er, both of which eppeF on the'opEation note's title page. ',
For information co.icerning the serial 'number prefixes not listed
on the title page or In the Manual Change supplements, contact
your. nearest Hewlett-Packard sales offie.
PRODUCT
CONTENTS , Tab le 1-1 shows the contents of the HP 41952A/B, , Refer to
Figure 2-1 for details.
Tab le 1-1. Contents o▶=the HP 41952A/B
Description Qty.
Tes t Set, 500 (HP 1952A only)
Tes t Set, 7552 (HP 41952B only)
N(m)-N(m) Cable, 5052
(HP 41952A and HP 4195213 standard only ;)
Semi-rigid Cable, type N, 5052
HP 11852B Minimum Loss Pad. 5052-7551
(HP 41952B standard only')
Carrying Case
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505IN(m) cable and HP 11852B Minimum Loss Pad are
deleted for the HP 4195219 with Option 009.,
SPECIFICATIONS The specifications for the HP 41952A and HP 419528 \Transmis-
sion:Reflectlon Test Sets are listed in Table 1-2. The specifica-
tions are performance, standards or1 limits. The HP 41952A/B
meets all of the specifications listed', in Table 1-2 when. It is
shipped frdm the factory.
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Tay e 1-2. SpecificOons (1 of 2)
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.SpecificationSdescribe the Instrument's warranted performance over the tempera-
tui'e range of• 3-15°C (except where noted). 'Supplemental characteristics are
intended, to provide information useful in applying the Instrument by giving non-
warranted'perfolimance parameters. These are denoted as "typical", "nominal", or
"approximate., '1
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Frequency Range:
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Directivity:
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<300 kHz •
300 kHz to 200 MHz
>200 MHz
Typical Frequency Response:
TranSmission (Magnitude , Phase'):
Reflection (Magnitude k, Phase' ):
<300 k:lz ±1 dB, ±15 deg ±1 dB, ±20 cieg
3C0 kHz to 1 MHz ±1 dB, 3±5 deg ±1 dB, ±10 deg
>1 MHz • ±1 dB. ,±$ deg t1 dB, ±5 deg
can be removed with the HP 4195A's NORMALIZATION function
deviation from mean value
deviation from linear phase
'EffectiVe, source Match (TEST PORT):
<300 kHz X15 dB
:z300 klIz Z20 dB
11P 41952A
50 fl
HP 1-1952p
75'
100 kHz to 500 MHz 100,kHz to 500 MHz
30 dB
40 dB
35 dB
30 dB
35 dB
35 dB
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±1 dB, ±5 deg ±1 dB, ±5 deg
Port Match (INCIDENT, REFLECTED and RF INPUT):
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Insertion Loss (Nominal): • ,
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RF INPUT to TEST PORT:
RF INPUT to INCIDENT:
RF'INPUT to REFLECTED:
Mailmum Input Level:
•RF INPUT:
TEST PORT:
dB
20 dB
'>20 dB >20 dB
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13 'dB
19 dB
19 dB
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dBm \ •
+20 dem \
19 dB
31 dB •
31, dB
+20 dBm
+20 dBm
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Table 1-2. Specifications (2 of 2)
Damage Level:
RF INPUT:)
TEST PORT:
Connector:
TEST PORT:
RF INPUT:
INCIDENT and REFLECTED:
Operating Conditions:
,„. Temperature:
Relative Humidity:
Option: ,
HP 41952A
+23 dBm
+23 dBm
HP 419528,.
+23 dBm
+23 dBm
50 CI Type N(i) 75 CI Type N(f)
50 n Type N(f) , 50T1 Type N(f) ,
'i 60 a Type N(mi 50 CI Type N(m)
,
0°C to 55 °C
<95 % at 40' °C
0°C to 55 °C
<95 % at 40 °C
Option 009'
Delete 50 R , N cable
and HP 11852B
4For 78S1 S-pararheter measurements with the HP 4195A and two set of the
HP 41952B.
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ACCESSORIES
AVAILABLE The accessories listed Injable '1-3 are airallable,' for making cer-
tain types of measurements and for convenience in connecting
the device under rest; ' ti
Table 1-3. Available Acces5ories
Description HP Part Number
Cable Kit, 500, Type N
Cable Kit, 75), Type N
Calibration Kit, 500, Type N
Calibration Kit, 750, Type N
Accessory Kit, 50n, Type N
Accessdry Kit, 50f/, Type BNC
Accessory Kit, 75D, Type N'
Accessory Kit, 750, Type BNC
HP 11851B
18576
HP 5032E
HP 5036B
HP 1853A1
HP 1854A
HP. 1855A
kp 18561
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SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
SECTION
CONTENTS
INiT AL
INSPECTION
This section provides the following information.
•, ,Initial Inspection
•Mating Connectors
•Environmental Requirements
•Packaging
The HP 41952A/B Transmission/RefrectIon Test Sets meet all of
the specifications listed in Table 1.3. Upon receipt, Inspect the
shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or the
cushioning material has been damaged, beep the' container and
packing material until the contents have been checked for com-
pleteness and the test set has been checked oit mechanically
and electrically. Figure 2-1 shows the product, overview., The
proCeduies for checking the general electrical operation are given
19 SECTION 4, PERFORMANCE TEST.
If anything is missing, damaged (scratches, dents, broken con-
nectors, etc.), or If performance does not meet the perfOrmance
test limits, notify the nearest HP sales office (see the list at the
back of this operation note). The HP sales office will immediately
arrange for repair or replacement without waiting for a claim
settlement.
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jNo. Description HP Part Number Qty.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
.I1 (5)
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Test Set, 5012
N(m)-N(m) Cable, 50f1
Semi-rigid Cable, type N, 50f/
,(Not furnished with the HP 41952A)
Carrying Case
PN 41952-69001
PN 8120-4666
PN 41952-61601
PN 41952-00001
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Forine HP 41952B:
No. Description HP Part Number Qty.
(1)
(2)'
(3)
(4)
(5)
Test Set, 75n
N(m)-N(m) Cable, 50n'
Semi-rigid Cable,, type N, 50a
HP 118528 Minimum Loss Pad, 500.-750`
Carrying Case
PN 41952-69002
PN 812C.4666
PN 41952-61601
HP 118528
PN 41952-60002
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50a N(m)-N(m)'cable and HP 118528 Minimum Loss Pad are not
Included in the HP 419528 Option 009.
Figure 2-1. Product Overview
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ENVIRONMENTAL .1
REQUIREMENTS The HP 4 l'952A/B inay be stored or shipped under'Ide following
•environmental ,:ondition..
•TemPerature : -40*C to +70°C,
The unit must be protected from temperature extremes which Can
cause condensation.
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PACKAGING Thii paragraph describes how.tolrepackage the HP 41952A/B for
shipment when necessary. 1
Original
Pakaging Containers and packing material Identical to those'used in factory
packaging are available from Hewlett-Packard. if the unit Is being
returned to Hewlett-Packard for servicing, attach,a tag Indicating
the type of service required, return address, model number and
full serial number,
Other
Packaging The following general instructions should be used for repacking
; with commercially available materials.
1. Wrap the unit in hea(ey paper or plastic. It shipping to a
HP sales office or service center, attach a tag indicating
the type of service required, return address, model num-
ber and full serial number.
2. Use a strong shipping container. A double-walled carton
made of 350 pound test material Is adequate.
3. Use enough shock absorbing material (a 3 to 4 inch layer)
around all sides of the' unit to provide a film cushion and
to prevent the unit, from moving inside the container.
4. Seal the shipping container securely.
5. Mark the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful
handling.
6. In any correspondence, refer to unit by Its model number
and the full serial number.
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OPERATION
ECTION 3
SECTION
;CONTENTS Tiffs section provides the following information.
• Overview
• Operator's Check
•
•Calibratfon Considerations
Typica' Measurement Setups
OVERVIEW Figure 3-1 shows the main features of the HP 41952A/13 test sets
end their simple block diagramd, and the lollowing description Is ,
dorresponded to each features. , I
(2) INCIDENT connector 3) REFLECTED connector
(TO INPUT R) (TOINPUT T)
(TO OUTPUTS), ,
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(1) RF INPUT
connector
(5) Semi-rigid Cable
(4) TEST PORT connector
Figure 3-1. HP 41952A/B Test Sets Features (1/2)
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HP 41952A
50 ohm
(1) RF INPUT>
(0dB
HP 41952E3
50 ohm
(1) RF INPUT>
(0dB in)
I50 ohm
(2) INCIDENT
(-19dB*)
(6dB)
(6dB)
12dB
Pad
+_ _
Directional
Bridge
60 ohm
(3) REFLECTED
A(119dB*
When TEST PORT is)
opened or shorted.
6dB
Coupling
60 ohM
(2) INCIDENT
(-31d13*)
(6dB)
(6dB)
24dBI
Pad —
6dB
,Pad ,
13de*
(When TEST PORT is)
50 ohm 50 ohm terminated.
(4) TEST PORT
(DC COUPLED)
50 ohm
I(3) REFLECTED
A-31dB*
(When TEST PORT Is)
nOned or shorted.
--
6dBiPad j
Directional
Bridge
6dB
Coupling
l(_
When TEST PORT s
19dB*
75 ohmi 75 ohm terminated.
(4) TEST PORT
(DC COUPLED)
*Levels applied to each connector when a OdB level
is applied to the RF INPUTconnecter.
Figure 3-1. HP 41952A/13 Test Sets Features (2/2)
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(1) RF INPUT connector : 600 N(f) connector
The output signal from HP 4195A's OUTPUT Si , or S2 Is input
through the RF ,INPUT connector, the signal is then split and fed
to the INCIDENT and TEST PORT / REFLECTED connectors
(2) INCIDENT connector : 600 N(m) connector
This connerttor is used to route a portion (INCIDENT) of the OUT-
PUT S1 or S2 signal to the HP 4195A's INPUT R1 or R2. This
signal Is Used as the refejence sIgnal for ratio measurements.
(3) REFLECTED connector : 500 N(m) connector
This connector is used to route' the REFLECTED sigmil from the
DUT to the HP 4195A's INPUT T1 or '1"2.
(4) TEST PORT connector :HP 41952A :500 NO) connector
:HP 41952B :750 N(I) connector
This connector' Is used to route the OUTPUT signal to the OUT
and to receive the REFLECTED signal from the OUT.
(5) Semi-rigid cable :1.00 N(m)-N(m) cable
This cable is used to connect HP 4195A OUTPUT S1 or S2 to the
HP 41952A/13's RF1NPUT.
CAUTION1
Do not apply signals with power levels exceeding +23 dBm
to the RF INPUT and TEST PORT connectors, or damage
may result.
ICAUTION
Do not mate a 500 type-N connector to a ma type-N con-
nector or damage may result.
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OPERATOR'S
CHECK
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•Network Analyzer HP 4195A
•5052 Termination
(for HP 41952A only) HP PN 85032-60004
or HP 909C/F opt.012
• 750 Termination
(for HP 419521 only) HP PN 85036-60008
This paragraph describes the HP 41952A/B operator's check,
This check procedure is intended only to ensure, that the
HP 41952A/B is functional, If the HP 41952A/B falls this check, it
must be repaired. To verify (hat the HP 41952A/B meets the ,
specifications, run the PERFORMANCE TEST described in SEC-
TION 4.
HP 4195A
Figure 3-2. Operator's Check Setup
lEquIpmentj
[Procedure)
1. Connect the HP 41952A/B to the network analyzer as shOwn
In Figure 3-2. Do not connect the termination to the TEST
PORT connector of the HP 41952A/B.
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2. Set the network analyzer's start frequency to 10 MHz and its
stop frequency to 600 MHz,,,
3. Set the network analyzer's output level to 0 dBm.
4. The network an•qier's magnitude ratio reading should be
approximately 0 dB.
5. Conned a termination (50 CI termination fiiir the HP 41052A or
75 CI termination for the HP 41952B), to the HP 41952A/B's
TEST PORT connector.
6. The network analyzer's magnitude ratio reading shquld be
less than -30 dB,
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