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83592A RF Plug-In Operating and Service Manual
83592-90074
August 1987

OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL
HP 83592A
RF PLUG-IN
0.01 to 20.0 GHz
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PACKARD
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HP 83592A
RF PLUG-IN
(Including Options 002 and 004)
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies directly to HP 83592A RF plug-in having
serial number prefix 2718A.
For instruments with serial numbers 2645A and below, refer
to Section 7 (Manual Backdating).
For additional information about serial numbers, refer to
INSTRUMENTS COVERED BY MANUAL in Section 1.
©Copyright HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY 1987
1400 FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY, SANTA ROSA, CA 95401 U.S.A.
MANUAL PART NO. 83592-90074
Microfiche Part Number 83592-90076 Printed: AUGUST 1987
SSI HEWLETT
PACKARD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HP 83592A RF Plug-In
Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction .. „ „ „ - - , . - - - „ „
Specifications ...... - -
Safety Considerations ..„.„„.
Safety Symbols - - - - „ -. - - - .. ...
Instruments Covered by this Manual „
Ordering Manual/Microfiche . „ „ . . „
Description - „
Options - „. „ „
Equipment Required But Not Supplied
Equipment Available .... .. „ „ - „ , .
Recommended Test Equipment „
Section 2. INSTALLATION
Introduction . ... ..„..„.
Initial Inspection .,„.„„„
Preparation for Use .. ...
Power Requirements .„„..„
Configuration Switch .
Interconnections . „ „. . . .
Mating Connectors „ „ ......
Operating Environment
Installation Instructions .......
Storage and Shipment ....
Environment ...„„„„ ......
Packaging . .„.„„.--.....„
Returning Instrument for Service
Sections. OPERATION
Introduction .. ... . „ „ „ ...Operating Characteristics ......Bandswitching „„„.......„„„
Frequency Resolution .. ,„„„„....
Input Resolution . „... -......
Display Resolution .. „ ......
Front Panel Features „„„.....„..„ -
Rear Panel Features ... .....
Operating Instructions ......„„„„„ .
RF Plug-In Configuration Switch
Frequency Reference Selection Switch
Operator's Checks ..............
Millimeter-Wave Application .......
Front Panel Frequency Calibration . -
RF Output Power Peaking .....
Internal Leveling ...............External Crystal Detector Leveling . ..
External Power Meter Leveling ......
External FM .....................
External AM .....................
Pulse Modulation ..............
Amplitude Modulation ...........
RF Power Control ...............
Power Level ........ ......
Power Sweep .................
Slope ......................Option 002 — Attenuator ........
1-1
1-1
1-6
1-6
1-7
1-7
1-8
1-8
1-8
1-9
1-9
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-2
2-2
2-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-4
2-4
3-1
. 3-2
3-2
. 3-3
. 3-3
. 3-4
. 3-5
. 3-7
. 3-8
. 3-8
3-10
3-10
3-11
3-12
3-13
3-14
3-14
3-16
3-17
3-17
3-17
3-17
3-18
3-18
3-18
3-18
3-19
Alternate Sweep Mode
HP-IB
Firmware Revision Number
Phase-Lock Operation
Operator's Maintenance . „
Plug-In Error Codes . . .
Fuses „„„„ . - - - -.
Blue Service Tags . , „
Section 4. PERFORMANCE TESTS
Introduction „ -... - „ .„„„„„ ...... , . „ „ „
Equipment Required „ ..„.„„, , „ „ „ ...... „
Operation Verification ... „.. „ , „ „ „ „ „ „ „. „
Test Records . „ „ „ „. . „ - „ „.
Related Adjustments ..,-.„„„„ ...
Test Sequence ..„„...,.„
Calibration Cycle .... . . .
4-1 Frequency Range and Accuracy Test - - .
4-1 A. Alternate Swept Frequency and
Marker Accuracy Test
4-2 Output Amplitude Test ... - „..
4-3 Frequency Stability Test ......... . „ „ „
4-4. Residual FM Test ..... „....-,
4-4A. Alternate Residual FM Test - „ „ ... - „ „ .
4-5. Spurious Signal Test ...„..„„. .„.,... ,
4-6- External Frequency Modulation Test „. „ „ .
4-7. Square-Wave On/Off Ratio
and Symmetry Test ...... .....
4-8. Step Attenuator Accuracy (Option 002) Test
Sections. ADJUSTMENTS
Introduction ......... ..........
Safety Considerations . „ ............
Equipment Required ......... .....
Related Adjustments . „ „ .... .....
Adjustment Procedure -.„....,-„„..„
5-1. — 10 Volt Reference on A8 YO Driver
5-2. Sweep Control Adjustments .....
5-3. YO and SYTM DAC Calibration . ,
5-4. Preliminary Frequency Accuracy ...
5-5 YO Retrace Compensation ,.......,
5-6. YO Delay Compensation .........
5-7. Slow Sweep STYM and YO Tracking
5-8. SRD Bias „„„„........,..„„.....,
5-9. STYM Delay Compensation .......
5-10. Band Overlap ...........„„.,.,
5-11. Frequency Reference 1V/GHz Output
5-12. ALC Adjustment ................
5-13. Power Calibration ................
5-14. Internal Leveled Flatness .........
5-15. Squarewave Symmetry Adjustment .
5-16. ALC Gain Adjustment ...........
5-17. Powersweep .......„„„ .„„„...
5-18. FM Driver .... ........
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Section 6. REPLACEABLE PARTS
Introduction ... .... ...... .......
Two-Year Warranty and Restored Exchange Parts
Abbreviations ..... ... ... ......
Replaceable Parts List ...... ..„„..„
Illustrations ..... .... ...... ....
Ordering Information ............. ....
Spare Parts Kit .„„„....„......„...„.-......
Section 7. MAHUAL BACKDATING
Introduction ... .............
Section 8. SERVICE
Introduction ...................... .
Service Information „...„.......„„„„„
Schematic Diagram Notes ... ..........
Mnemonics ...... ..................
Service Aids ...... ...... .... -.
Troubleshooting .... ..„„..„.-...„„„ , ,
Self-Test ....................... , .
Operator-Initiated Tests ................
Hexadecimal .......................
Recommended Test Equipment .........
Repair ... .„....,...„„„..........
Module Exchange Program ........ ..,
Replacing YO A13, SYTM A12,
YO Driver A8, or STYM Driver A7 ......
Rear Panel Connector Replacement - - -,
After-Service Product Safety Checks ......
HP 83592A Overall Troubleshooting ......
Introduction ...„..,...........„„
Determining the Problem ....„„„„. ...
Error Codes ... ............... ...
Digital Control/Front Panel ..„...,...
Frequency Control ...„„„ ..........
Power Control ....................
RF Section ..---.,........,...
HP 83592A RF Plug-in Overall
Block Diagram Description .......... -, .
Introduction .„„,-...„......„...„ -..
Functional Block Diagram Description ...
Detailed Block Diagram Description ...
Digital Control/Front Panel .........
Frequency Control ..................
ALC/Power Control .................
RF Section ... -.„„„.,...„„„......
Troubleshooting the A1 Front Panel and
A2 Front Panel Interface Assemblies ......
Introduction .„..-.„..... ...........
Error Codes .. ..................
Digital Display . ....................
Annunciators .......................
Keyboard .....,.......,....„„„„ - - -
Rotary Pulse Generator (RPG) .... . „ „
Analog Circuitry ...................
RF Power Control Latch ............
Miscellaneous ................ ...
A1 Front Panel and A2 Front Panel Interface,
Circuit Description ................. ...
General ..„„.„ ....................
6-1
6-1
6-1
6-1
6-2
6-2
6-2
. 7-1
8-1
8-1
. 8-1
. 8-2
8-2
8-7
. 8-7
. 8-8
8-11
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-15
8-15
8-15
8-16
8-17
8-17
8-18
8-19
8-21
8-21
8-21
8-23
8-23
8-25
8-28
8-29
8-35
8-35
8-35
8-35
8-37
8-38
8-40
8-41
8-42
8-43
8-45
8-45
Keyboard .,.„„„„ ...... . 8-45
Power Display . „ , , „ „ - „ „ . - -...... , . „... . „ 8-45
Unleveled Annunciator Driver .. „ „ „ 8-46
LED Annunciator Latch „ „ „ . „ „ „. 8-46
RF Power Control Latch A2, Block C 8-46
1V/0 5V/GHz ... . „ ,. 8-46
Troubleshooting the A3 Digital Interface Assembly 8-57
Introduction ...„„..,„„„„„ , ..... ,„„... .. 8-57
General Troubleshooting „... , ,„„.„...„.„„ . 8-57
RF Plug-In Self Test . „ „. „ .... 8-58
Error Code E001 ... ,..„„.-. . „ „ 8-59
Other Error Codes .. ..... ......... 8-60
No Error Code . . .... 8-61
Address Decoder ..... .... ... 8-62
Plug-In Interface „ „ „ ,.„„„„ ....... ..„„„. , 8-63
Interrupt TImer/PIA . .„„„„„ .„„..„ ...... . 8-63
A3 Digital Interface, Circuit Description ...... 8-65
General ....„„„...„„„„ .... . 8-65
Sweep Oscillator Interface, Block A ,.„„.. 8-65
Address Decoder, Block B ......... 8-65
ROM, Block C , „. .... ... 8-67
200 kHz Clock, Block D „. ............ 8-67
Interrupt Control/Configuration Switch, Block E , 8-67
RF Plug-In Interface, Block F ........... 8-67
Troubleshooting the A4 ALC Assembly ,..„„„ 8-77
Introduction .„„„„..„....,..„.„.. .„„„„. 8-77
Troubleshooting Symptoms ........... - 8-77
Troubleshooting Procedures ,„„„.„ .... 8-82
A4 ALC (Automatic Leveling Control) Assembly,
Circuit Description ..-..„„„. -....„„ ..... . 8-93
Introduction ..... .... .............. 8-93
General - „ „ ............ ,„„„.. ,„„..„ 8-93
Address Decoder and Control Latches, Block A 8-93
Detector Inputs and Selection Switches, Block B 8-93
Sample and Hold Driver, Block K .... ...... 8-94
Input Sample and Hold, Block E ............... 8-94
Power Meter Log Amplifier, Block F .. ..... 8-94
Log Amplifier, Block G ...... ...„„„„ --..„-- 8-95
Power Level Reference, Block C
Power Level Summing, Block H ,„„„.„ ........ 8-95
Error, Sample and Hold, Block I ............ 8-96
Log Amplifier Selector, Block J ................. 8-96
Main ALC Amplifier, Block L
Unlevel Signal Block M „ „ „.. -....„„ ...... 8-96
Pin Mod 0 Driver, Block 0
Pin Mod 1 Driver, Block N . „ „ ...... ....... 8-97
Troubleshooting the A5 FM Driver Assembly „.. .. 8-107
Introduction .................„..,.,„„..„. 8-107
YO/SYTM Main Coil FM Driver and
YO FM Coil Driver Troubleshooting ...... 8-107
FM Configuration Control
Circuits Troubleshooting „ „ ..... ,„„„.„ 8-111
Power Sweep/ALC Adjustments
Troubleshooting „--.„.„„ .... .... 8-113
A5 FM Driver, Circuit Description „„„.....„..„.- 8-115
General ..... ...... ,„„„„„ 8-115
YO and SYTM Main Coil FM Drivers,
Blocks C, D, and H .„„„„„ ..... .. „ 8-115
YO FM Coil Driver, Blocks E, F, and I -„.„„... 8-116
Address Decoder, Block A ................. 8-117
Control Latches, Block C . -.„„„„„ - -... 8-117
ALC Flatness Adjustments, Block I ......... 8-118
Power Sweep, Block H .................... 8-118
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Section 8. SERVICE (Confd )
Troubleshooting the A6
Sweep Control Assembly ...Introduction ......... ..... ...
Buffered Tuning Voltage ..........
Interrupt Control .. „ „ „ ..„.„.„... „
Digital Control ...... ...... ...
SRD and Pin Diode Bias .... ...
Pulse Modulation .. „ „ ..„„„.,.,„. „
A6 Sweep Control, Circuit Description ...
General .... .... .„..„„.-...„
Address Decoder, Block A ...„.,..„-„
Data Latches and Output Data Buffer,
Block D ..... ...„„„,.....„...,.-.
Tuning Voltage Buffer Amplifier, Block B
Bandswitch DAC, Block C ,„...„.....
Variable Gain Amplifier, Block E „. ...
Single Band Switching, Block G „
Bandswitch Comparator, Block F ......
Sweep Control/Interrupt Logic, Block H
SRD and Pin Diode Bias, Block I . „.
Pulse Modulation, Block J ...........
Troubleshooting the A7 SYTM Driver/
A9 Reference Resistor Assemblies .......Introduction ... ........ ,„.... -....
General ...... ....... ............
Sweep Circuitry --........„„„„. . „ „.
Delay Compensation ...,,...„„ ....
SYTM Drive Circuits ..................
Digital Control .,..„....,...„„.....„„.
A7 SYTM Dhver/A9 Reference Resistor,
Circuit Description .....................
General „„„„„.,..... ..... ....
Address Decoder and Data Latch, Block A
Scaled Voltage Tune DAC, Block B
Offset DAC, Block C .... ...... ....
Delay Compensation, Block E .„.....„„„
+20V Tracking, Block F ...............
Summing Amplifier, Block G ..........
Frequency Cal Switches/
Output Data Buffers, Block D ......
SYTM Coil Current Source, Block H
SYTM Coil Current Driver A9, Block I - -..
Troubleshooting the A8 YO Driver/
A9 Reference Resistor Assemblies ... .
Introduction ................... ...
8-127
8-127
8-127
8-130
. 8-131
8-133
8-133
8-135
8-135
8-135
8-135
8-135
8-136
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8-150
8-152
8-152
8-155
8-155
8-155
8-155
8-156
8-157
8-157
8-158
8-158
8-169
8-169
General „„...,..„„.,..„„... ,„„„„.
Sweep Circuitry ... ..... -,„„.„...
Delay Compensation ....„„.„....„„„„„ -
YO Drive Circuits „.„.,.,„„„„.,..„„„
Digital Control ..„„.„.....„„ .„„..„
-10V Reference .„„„.... ......
5V Regulator ... ...... ..... .
CW Filter ... ..... „„„„......
A8 YO Dnver/A9 Reference Resistor,
Circuit Description . „ „ „ - „ . - „ „ „ „ , .. „ „ - „
General .... ,„.„„. ..... .....
Address Decoder and Data Latch, Block A
Scaled Voltage Tune DAC, Block B
Offset DAC, Block C - ...
Delay Compensation, Block E . .....
+20V Tracking, Block F ..... .......
Summing Amplifier, Block G ....... . ....
—10V Reference, Block H „.„........„.-
Frequency Cal Switches/
Output Data Buffers, Block D .... .......
YO Coll Current Source, Block I
YO Coil Current Driver, A9, Block K ......
+5V Regulator A9 Block L ..„.....„..„„
Troubleshooting the RF Section .........
Introduction „......„„......„„„ ..„„„„.
Failure Symptoms „ „.„... „ „„„...„„.. .
No RF Power — All Bands .„„„„.........
No RF Power — Band 0 ...„„„ ..„„..
No RF Power — Bands 1 through 3 .. „ „ „
Maximum RF Unleveled Power — All Bands
Maximum RF Unleveled Power — Band 0 .
Maximum RF Unleveled Power —
Bands 1 through 3 ...... ..... .„..„„
Harmonic Distortion — All Bands .......
Harmonic Distortion — Band 0 .......„.„
Harmonic Distortion — Bands 1 through 3 .
Spurious Distortion — Band 0 .... --....
Power Drop-outs — Any Band ..........
Power Hole — Any Band ...„„„„....„...
DC Bias at RF Output .... ....... , „...
Microcircult Verification by Assembly ....
RF Section, Circuit Description ....... .....
Introduction .... ...... ..... ....
Bands 0 through 3 ...... ..... -...
Band 0 ....„„--...„. ...... ....
Bands 1 through 3 .... -„.. ....... ......
Bands 0 through 3 ..„„ -....„. .....
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL
This product and related documentation must be
reviewed for familiarization with safety markings
and instructions before operation. This product
has been designed and tested in accordance with
international standards
t CAUTION ) The CAUTION sign denotes a
hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure, practice,
or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could
result In damage to or destruc¬
tion of part or all of the product.
Do not proceed beyond a CAU¬
TION sign until the Indicated
conditions are fully understood
and met.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
A Instruction manual symbol: the
product will be marked with this
symbol when it is necessary for
the user to refer to the Instruction
manual (refer to Table of Con¬
tents).
BEFORE APPLYING POWER
Verify that the product is configured to match the
available main power source per the input power
configuration instructions provided In this manual
If this product is to be energized via an auto-
transformer make sure the common terminal is
connected to the neutral (grounded side of the
mains supply).
SERVICING
Indicates hazardous voltages.
^ WARNING
±
WARNING
Indicates earth (ground) terminal.
The WARNING sign denotes a
hazard. It calls attention to a pro¬
cedure, practice, or the like,
which, if not correctly performed
or adhered to, could result in
personal injury. Do not proceed
beyond a WARNING sign until
the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
Any servicing, adjustment, maintenance, or
repair of this product must be performed only
by qualified personnel.
Adjustments described in this manual may be
performed with power supplied to the product
while protective covers are removed. Energy
available at many points may, if contacted,
result in personal injury.
Capacitors inside this produci may still be
charged even when disconnected from their
power source
To avoid a fire hazard, only fuses with the
required current rating and of the specified
type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) are to be
used for replacement.
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1.0 General Information HP 83592A
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Section 1. General Information
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains the information required to install, operate, test, adjust, and service the Hewlett-
Packard 83592A RF plug-in, shown in Figure 1-1. This manual is divided into eight major sections:
SECTION 1, GENERAL INFORMATION. This section contains:
• A brief description of the instrument • Instrument identification
• Safety considerations • Options available
• Specifications • Accessories available
• Supplemental characteristics • Recommended test equipment
SECTION 2. INSTALLATION. This section contains:
• Initial inspection • Storage
• Preparation for use • Shipment
SECTION 3, OPERATION. This section contains:
• RF plug-in configuration switch settings • Crystal and power meter leveling instructions
• Frequency reference selection switch • Front and rear panel features
settings • Error codes
• Frequency resolution characteristics in CW
and swept frequency modes
SECTION 4, PERFORMANCE TESTS. This section contains procedures to verify published HP
83592A specifications.
SECTION 5, ADJUSTMENTS. This section contains procedures to adjust and align the HP 83592A
after repair, or if the instrument fails a performance test.
SECTION 6, REPLACEABLE PARTS. This section contains information required to order all replace¬
able parts and assemblies.
SECTION 7, MANUAL BACKDATING. This section contains information on earlier shipment configu¬
rations.
SECTION 8, SERVICE. This section contains:
• Overall instrument block diagram
• Troubleshooting and repair procedures
• Information on each assembly within the instrument
SPECIFICATIONS
Instrument specifications are listed in Table 1-1. These specifications are the performance standards
or limits against which the instrument is tested. Table 1-2 lists supplemental performance charac¬
teristics, which are not specifications, but are intended to provide additional information useful to your
application by giving typical (but not warranted) performance parameters.
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Table 1-1 Specifications for HP 83592A Installed in HP 8350 <1 of 2)
FREQUENCY^
Specification
Accuracy (25"C ± 5°C)
CW Mode
All Sweep Modes
(Sweep time >100 ms)
Frequency Markers
(Sweep time ^100 ms)
POWER OUTPUT
Specification
Maximum Leveled Output Power3 46
(25-C)
With Option 002
Power Level Accuracy6
(Internally leveled)
With Option 0027
(at 0 dB attenuator step)
Power Sweep Frequency Bands (GHz)8
Calibrated Range9
With Option 002
POWER VARIATION (at specified Maximum Leveled Power or below)
Specification
Internally Leveled
FREQUENCY STABILITY
With 10 dB Power Level Change
With 3:1 Load SWR
Residual FM, Peak
(20 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth)
(CW Mode with CW Filter)
Spurious Signals at specified
maximum leveled power
Harmonics (in dB below carrier)
Non-Harmonics
Frequency Bands (GHz)
0.01 to 2.4
+5MHz2
±15MHz2
±15MHz2
± .5% of
sweep width
Frequency Bands (GHz)
0.01 to 2.4
+10dBm
+10dBm
< ± 1 5 dB
<±17dB
>15dB
>14dB
Frequency Bands (GHz)
0.01 to 2.4
±0.9dB
±200 kHz
±100 kHz
<5kHz
>25dB
>25dB
2.4 to 7.0
+5 MHz
±20 MHz
±20 MHz
± .5% of
sweep width
2.4 to 7.0
+10dBm
+8.5 dBm
<±13dB
<±1.5dB
>15dB
>13dB
2.4 to 7.0
±0.7dB
±200 kHz
±100 kHz
<5kHz
>25dB
>50dB
7.0 to 13.5
+10 MHz
±25 MHz
±25 MHz
± 5% of
sweep width
7.0 to 13.5
+10dBm
+8 dBm
<±1.3dB
<±15dB
>15dB
>13dB
7.0 to 13.5
±0,7 dB
±400 kHz
±200 kHz
<7kHz
>25dB
>50dB
13.5 to 20.0
+15 MHz
±30 MHz
±30 MHz
± .5% of
sweep width
13.5 to 20.0
+10dBm
+7 dBm
< ± 1.4 dB
<±1.6dB
>15dB
>12dB
13.5 to 20.0
±0.8dB
±600 kHz
±300 kHz
<9kHz
>25dB
>50dB
0.01 to 20.0
±50 MHz2
±50MHz2
±,5% of
sweep width
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Table 1-1. Specifications for HP 83592A. Installed in HP 8350 (2 of 2}
MODULATION1
External FM
Maximum Deviations for Modulation Frequencies
Modulation Frequencies
DC to 100 Hz
100 Hz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 2 MHz
2 MHz to 10 MHz
Cross-Over Coupled
±75 MHz
±7 MHz
±5 MHz
±1 MHz
Direct Coupled
±12 MHz
±7 MHz
±5 MHz
±1 MHz
External AM
Maximum Input 15V
Internal AM
Selectable (by Internal jumper in HP 8350) to 1 kHz or 27.8 kHz square wave modulation The 27 8 kHz
modulation allows operation with an HP 8756/57A Scalar Network Analyzer
On/Off Ratio s.30 dB below specified maximum leveled power
Symmetry 40/60
Minimum Settable Power: —5 dBm
With Option 002: -75 dBm
Attenuator Accuracy (±dB referenced from the 0 dB setting)
Frequency Range
GHz
0.01 to 12.4
12.4 to 18.0
180 to 20.0
Attenuator Setting (dB)
10
06
0.7
0.9
20
0.7
0.9
1.5
30
0.9
1.2
2.5
40
1.8
2.0
3.0
50
20
23
3.2
60
22
25
33
70
2.3
2.8
35
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS1
Minimum Sweep Time (over full band) 25 ms
Minimum Sweep Time (over single band): 10 ms
Band Switch Points internal band switch points at approximately 24 GHz, 7 0 GHz, and 13.5 GHz
RF Ouput Connector type-N female
1- Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are at the RF OUTPUT connector and at 0" to 55-C
2 Accuracy when calibrated with the FREQ CAL adjustment
3 For temperatures greater than 25°C, maximum leveled output power typically degrades 0 1 dB/'C
4 When RF Output Is peaked with PEAK control-
5- 0.5 dB lower for Option 004
6 Includes power level variations
7. Attenuator switch points are every 10 dB starting at —5 dBm indicated power
8 Power Sweep and Slope Compensation total must not exceed the specified Power Sweep calibrated range
9 With Option 002, in power sweep or slope functions, power can exceed the attenuator step by the amount that the Power
Sweep calibrated range exceeds 10 dB (I.e., If the calibrated range is 12 dB, power can exceed the attenuator step by dB)
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Table 1-2. Supplemental Characteristics for HP 83592A Installed m HP 8350 (1 of 2)
NOTE: Values in this table are not specifications, but are typical characteristics Included for user information.
FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS1
Characteristic
Accuracy (25°C ± 5°C)
CW Mode
Manual Sweep
All Sweep Modes
(sweep time 10 ms to 100 ms)
Sweep Mode Linearity3
Stability with Temperature
With Time (in a 10 minute period
after one hour warmup at the
same frequency setting)
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS^
Power Output
Resolution (displayed): 01 dB
Resolution (power) ±001dB
Stability with Temperature (at specified maximum leveled power): ±0.1 dB/°C
POWER VARIATION (at specified maximum leveled power or below)
Characteristic
Externally Leveled
Negative Crystal Detector4
(Sweep time >100 ms)
Power Meters
Residual AM In 100 kHz Bandwidth
(in dB below carrier and at
specified maximum leveled power)
Spurious Signals
(in dB below carrier and at
specified maximum leveled power)
Harmonics and Subharmonics
Non Harmonics
Output SWR (internally leveled)
With Option 002
Frequency Bands (GHz)
0.01 to 2.4
+2MHz2
£15 MHz
£±5 MHz
£±2 MHz
±200kHz/"C
<±100 kHz
Frequency Bands (GHz)
0.01 to 2.4
±0.2dB
±0.2dB
2:50 dB
>35dB
>40dB
<1.9
<2.1
2.4 to 7.0
+2 MHz
£30 MHz
£±6 MHz
£±2 MHz
±200kHz/'C
<± 100 kHz
2.4 to 7.0
±0.2dB
±0.2dB
2:50 dB
>40dB
>55dB
<1.9
<2.1
7.0 to 13.5
+3 MHz
£30 MHz
£±8 MHz
£±4 MHz
±400 kHzfC
<±200 kHz
7.0 to 13.5
±0.2dB
±0.2dB
£50 dB
>35dB
>55dB
<1.9
<21
13.5 to 20.0
+4 MHz
£30 MHz
£±10MHz
£±6 MHz
±600kHz/°C
<±300 kHz
13.5 to 20.0
±0.2dB
±0.2dB
2:50 dB
>35dB
>55dB
<1.9
<21
0.01 to 20.0
£100 MHz
£±35 MHz
£±10MHz
±600kHz/°C
<±
300 kHz
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Table 1-2. Supplemental Characteristics for HP 8359A Installed in HP 8350 (2 of 2)
Impedance: 50 Ohms
Power Sweep6:
Accuracy (including linearity);; ± 1.5 dB
Resolution (displayed): 0.1 dB
Slope Compensation6
Linearity typically <0.2 dB
Calibrated Range7 up to 5 dB/GHz; up to 15 dB for full sweep range
Resolution (displayed); 0 01 dB/GHz
MODULATION CHARACTERISTICSi
External AM
Frequency Response: 100 kHz
Input Impedance 10k Ohm
Range of Amplitude Control. 15 dB
Sensitivity: 1 dB/V
Pulse In
TTL compatible: logic high=RF on, logic low=RF off
0.01 to 20.0 GHz: Squarewave modulation up to 30 kHz (absolute error for HP 8756A/8757A compatibility from 1
to 2 dB)
0.01 to 2.5 GHz 2.5 to 20 GHz:
Rise/Fall Time: typically 50 ns Rise/Fall Time: typically 10 ns
Minimum Pulse Width: Minimum Pulse Width
Leveled: typically 5 HS Leveled: typically 1 us
Unleveled Power level set to +20 dBm: 200 ns Unleveled Power level set to +23 dBm:
Typically 100 ns
External FM
Frequency Response (DC to 2 MHz) ±3dB
Sensitivity (switch selectable) -20 MHz/V (FM Mode)
-6 MHz/V (Phase-Lock Mode)
Input Impedance- 2000 Ohms nominal
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS^
Frequency Reference Output: selectable 1V/GHz ± 25 mV (0 01 to 18 GHz) or 0.5V/GHz ± 25 mV (0,01 to 20 GHz) rear
panel BNC output
Auxiliary Output: rear panel 2.3 to 7 GHz fundamental oscillator output, nominally 0 dBm
Weight: Net 60 kg (13.2 Ib.); Shipping 9,2 kg (20 Ib.)
1. Unless otherwise noted, all characteristics are at the RF OUTPUT connector and at 0° to 55'C
2 Accuracy when calibrated with the FREQ CAL adjustment
3 With respect to the SWEEP OUT voltage
4 Excludes coupler and detector variation Crystal detector output should be between —10 mV and —350 mV at specified
maximum leveled power
5 Use HP 432A/B/C, HP 436A, or HP 438A Power Meters Sweep time 100 seconds, typically &5 seconds/GHz but not s10
seconds.
6 Power Sweep and Slope Compensation must not exceed the specified Power Sweep calibrated range
7. With Option 002, in power sweep or slope functions, power can exceed the attenuator step by the amount that the Power
Sweep calibrated range exceeds 10 dB (i.e.. If the calibrated range is 12 dB, power can exceed the attenuator step by 2 dB)
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Become familiar with all safety instructions in this manual before you use the HP 83592A RF plug-in.
This product was designed and tested in accordance with International standards-
Manufacturer's Declaration
NOTE NOTE
This is to certify that this product meets the
radio frequency interference requirements of
Directive FTZ 1046/1984 The German Bun-
despost has been notified that this equip¬
ment was put into circulation and has been
granted the right to check the product type
for compliance with these requirements.
Note- If test and measurement equipment is
operated with unshielded cables and/or used
for measurements on open set-ups, the user
must insure that under these operating con¬
ditions, the radio frequency interference lim¬
its are met at the border of his premises.
Model HP 83592A
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass dieses Gerat/
System in Uberemstimmung mit den Bestim-
mungen von Postverfugung 1046/84 funkent-
stort ist.
Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das
Inverkehrbhngen dieses Cerates/Systems
angezeigt und die Berechtlgung zur Uber-
prufung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestim-
mungen eingeraumt.
Zusatzmformatlon fur Mess- und Testgerate:
Werden Mess- und Testgerate mit unge-
schirmten Kabein und/oder in offenen Mess-
aufbauten verwendet, so 1st vom Betreiber
sicherzustellen, dass die Funk-Entstorbest-
immungen unter Betnebsbedingungen an
seiner Grundstucksgrenze eingehalten
werden
Safety Symbols
WARNING
This indicates a personal hazard- WARNING calls attention to a procedure,
practice, etc., that, if not performed correctly, can cause personal injury.
Do not continue past a WARNING until you fully understand and meet the
stated conditions.
y¥¥¥¥^^^^^f
( CAUTION <
y¥¥¥¥^^^^^f
€. CAUTION 1
This indicates a mechanical or electrical hazard. CAUTION calls attention
to an operating procedure, practice, etc., that, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, can cause damage to (or destruction of) part or all of the instru¬
ment. Do not continue past a CAUTION until you fully understand and meet
the stated conditions.
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INSTRUMENTS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
Attached to the rear panel of the HP 83592A is a serial number plate (see Figure 1-2). The serial
number is In two parts:
1. First four digits followed by a letter comprise the serial number prefix.
2 The last five digits form a sequential suffix, unique to each instrument.
SERIAL NUMBER
PREFIX SUFFIX
FACTORY)
INSTALLED \
OPTIONS]
Figure 1-2. Typical Serial Number Plate
The contents of this manual apply directly to instruments having the same serial number prefix as
those listed on the title page, under SERIAL NUMBER.
An instrument manufactured after the printing of this manual may have a serial prefix that is not listed
on the title page. An unlisted serial prefix indicates that the instrument is different from those docu¬
mented in this manual- The manual for the instrument is supplied with a manual changes supplement
that contains information documenting the differences.
In addition to change information, the supplement may contain replacement information that applies
to all instruments, regardless of their serial number.
To keep this manual as current as possible, periodically request the latest manual changes supple¬
ment. The supplement for this manual is keyed to its print date and part number, which appear on the
title page. Complimentary copies of the supplement are available from your local Hewlett-Packard
office.
ORDERING MANUAL/MICROFICHE
On the title page of this manual is a manual part number and a microfiche part number. Both can be
used to order extra copies of this manual.
Microfiche are 10 X 15 cm (4 X 6 in) microfilm transparencies. Each microfiche contains reduced
photocopies of the manual pages and the latest manual changes supplement.
The manual part number also appears on the back cover, in the lower left hand corner.
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DESCRIPTION
The HP 83592A is an RF plug-in designed to be used with the HP 8350 sweep oscillator. The HP
83592A covers the frequency range of 0.01 to 20.0 GHz either in a single 0.01 to 20 GHz sweep, or in
four single bands:
Band 0: 0.1 to 2.4 GHz
Band1: 2.3 to 7.0 GHz
Band 2: 6.9 to 13.5 GHz
Band 3: 13.4 to 20.0 GHz
HP 83592A maximum leveled power is +10 dBm from 0.01 to 20.0 GHz.
OPTIONS
Option 002 - 70 dB Attenuator
Option 002 instruments have a digitally controlled attenuator, positioned just before the RF output. Up
to 70 dB of attenuation (in 10 dB steps) is automatically selected as required, to obtain the output
power indicated on the HP 83592A.
Option 004 - Rear Panel RF Output
On option 004 instruments, the type-N RF output connector and the BNC EXT/MTR ALC input con¬
nector are on the rear panel instead of the front panel.
Option W30 - Extended Service
Option W30 adds two additional years of return-to-HP hardware support, to follow the first year of
warranty. Option W30 can be ordered at the time of sale only. Instruments ordered with Option W30
are identified on the serial number label, or on a special identification label supplied with the instru¬
ment.
Option 910 — Extra Operating and Service Manual
A standard instrument is supplied with one operating and service manual. Option 910 provides an
additional operating and service manual. To order extra operating and service manuals after initial
shipment, order by the manual part number listed on the title page and the rear cover of this manual.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED
For a complete sweep oscillator unit, the HP 83592A RF plug-in must be installed in an HP 8350 sweep
oscillator (see Section 2).
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EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
Service Accessories
A service accessory kit is available to facilitate servicing the HP 83592A and the HP 8350. For a
complete list of available service accessories, see Table 1-3.
Power Meters and Crystal Detectors
An HP 432A/B/C, 436A, or 438A power meter; or a negative polarity output crystal detector can be
used to externally level the HP 83592A RF output. See Section 3 for detailed information.
HP 8756A/8757A Scalar Network Analyzer
The HP 8350/83592A combination is compatible with the HP 8756A and 8757A scalar network ana¬
lyzers.
HP 8510A Vector Network Analyzer
The HP 8350/83592A combination is compatible with the HP 8510A vector network analyzer.
Millimeter-Wave Source Modules
The HP 8350/83592A combination is compatible with the HP 83550 series millimeter-wave source
modules, when used with an HP 8349B microwave amplifier.
RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT
Table 1-4 lists the equipment required to test and adjust the HP 83592A. Other equipment may be
substituted if it meets or exceeds the indicated critical specifications.
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Table 1-3. Service Accessories Available
Name
44-pin printed circuit board extender
RF plug-in extender cables
Adjustment tool
Wrenches
Service cables
Adapters
Hex Balldnver
1C test clip
'These items are included in a Service Accessories Kit, HP Part No. 08350-60020 Also Included is HP Part No.
08350-60031, 44-pin printed circuit board extender (2 each).
HP Part Number
08350-60031 *
08350-60034*
08350-60035*
8830-0024
08555-20097
8710-0946
8120-1578
1250-1743
1250-1750
1250-1404
1250-1158
1250-1744
1250-1745
1250-1748
1250-1749
8710-0523*
1400-0734*
1400-0979*
1400-1097*
Description
Extends printed circuit boards
Extends RF plug-In Interface connector (P2)
Extends RP plug-In Power Supply Interface connector (P1)
Fits miniature ad|ustment slot on potentiometers
5/16 inch slotted box/open end
15/64 inch open end
18 inch Coax with SMA (m) connector on each end
3.5 mm (m) to Type-N (m)
3.5 mm (m) to Type-N (f)
Type-N (f) to SMA (f)
SMA (f) to SMA (f)
3.5 mm (f) to Type-N (m)
3.5 mm (f) to Type-N (f)
3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m)
3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f)
Removes HP 8350 front panel hold down plate hex screws
16-pin 1C test clip
20-pin 1C test clip
40-pin 1C test clip
Table 1-4. Recommended Test Equipment (1 of 2)
Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model Use*
Sweep Oscillator
Digital Voltmeter (DVM)
Scalar Network Analyzer
Detector
Oscilloscope Probe
Frequency Counter
No substitute
Range: -50V to +50V
Accuracy: ±0.01%
Input Impedance: >10M Ohms
Computing Math
Capable of both modulated and
unmodulated (AC/DC detection) Transmission
Measurements Power Resolution: ^0.25 dB
Compatible with Scalar Network Analyzer
Frequency Range: 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
Power Range: -20+10 d8m
1:1 General Purpose Probe
10:1 Standard Divider
Frequency Range: 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
Resolution: <s1 MHz
HP 8350
HP 3456A
HP 8756A/57A
HP 85025B
HP10009B
HP10016B
HP 5343A
P.A.T
A,T
A.T
A
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Table 1-4. Recommended Test Equipment (2 of 2)
Instrument
Spectrum Analyzer
Resistor
Low Pass Filter
Function Generator
Power Meter
Power Splitter
Power Sensor
Crystal Detector
Attenuator
16 dBCoupler
Oscilloscope
Step Attenuator
Short
50 Ohm Feedthru Termination
Delay Line Discriminator
Measuring Receiver
Frequency Meter
•P = Performance Test; A = Adjustments; T = Troubleshooting
Critical Specifications
Frequency Range; 0.01 to 26 5 GHz
Residual FM: <100 Hz
1%,0125W
Cutoff Frequency: 6.8 GHz
Impedance 50 Ohms
Frequency Range: 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz
Sinewave and squarewave output
Output Level: 10V p-p into 50 Ohms
Output Level Flatness:
« ±3% from 10 Hz to 100 kHz
=s ± 10% from 100 kHz to 10 MHz
Power Range: +20 to —10 dBm
Frequency Range- 0-01 to 26.5 GHz
Maximum Input Power: +27 dBm
Frequency Range- 0.05 to 26.5 GHz
Maximum SWR: 1.25:1
Frequency Response: 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
Maximum Input Power: 200 mW
Frequency Range: 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
Maximum Input Power: +20 dBm
Attenuation:
10 dB ±0.5 dB
3dB ±0.5dB
6dB ±0.5dB
20 dB ±0.5dB
Frequency Range- 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
Nominal Coupling: s.22 dB
Maximum Coupling Variation: ± 1 dB
Minimum Directivity: 26 dB
Dual Channel
Bandwidth: DC to 100 MHz
Vertical Sensitivity: ss5m V/DIV
Horizontal Sweep Range sO.I^S/DIV
External Sweep Capability
Frequency Range: 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
Incremental Attenuation:
Oto70dBin10dBsteps
Calibration Accuracy: ^±0.1 at all steps
Frequency Range: 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
Impedance; 50 ±1.5 Ohms
Type-N, 50 ±0.5 Ohms
Refer to Figure 1-3.
Range: +30 dBm (1W) to -20 dBm (19nW)
Input: SWR < 1.15
0.96 to 4.20 GHz
3.7 to 12.4 GHz
12.4 to 18 GHz
18.0to26.5GHz
Recommended Model
HP 8566B
HP Part No. 0757-0416
HP 11684A
HP 3325A
HP 436A
HP11667B
HP 8485A
HP 8473C
HP8493C Option 010
HP 8493C Option 003
HP 8493C Option 006
HP 8493C Option 020
HP Part No. 0955-0125
HP 1741 A
HP 8495D Option 890
HP11565A
HP10100C
HP 8902A
HP 536A
HP 537A
HP P532A
HP K532A
Use*
P.A.T
A
A
P,A,T
P.A.T
P,A
P,A,T
P,A,T
P,A
P.A.T
P
P
P
P
P
P
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