Agilent 11970-90031 - Manuals

Page 3 - Instrument Key; label that is determined by the instrument firmware.

3 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site ...

Page 5 - Contents; General Information

Contents 5 T a bl e of Co n tents 1. General Information Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mixers Covered by Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 7 - General Information

Page 8 - Chapter 1; Introduction; Mixers Covered by Manual; Serial Numbers

8 Chapter 1 General Information Introduction G e ne ral In fo rm atio n Introduction The Agilent Models 11970K, 11970A, 11970Q, 11970U, 11970V and 11970W are general-purpose harmonic mixers with very flat frequency response characteristics and low conversion loss. Collectively, they cover the freque...

Page 9 - Options; Option 009, shown in; is a Mixer Connection Kit. It includes three low-loss SMA; Spectrum Analyzer Retrofit Requirements; (no IF IN on front panel) do not have external mixing capability.

Chapter 1 9 General Information Introduction G e neral I n fo rm atio n 11970 Series Harmonic Mixers Figure 1-1. Options Option 009, shown in Figure 1-2. is a Mixer Connection Kit. It includes three low-loss SMA cables (Part Number 5061-5458), one hex-head balldriver (Part Number 8710-1539) for tigh...

Page 11 - Specifications; Specifications for the 11970 Series Mixers are listed in; ). Typical or nominal operating values are listed in; NOTE; Equipment Supplied; Waveguide Connector Screws; See; Environmental Limitations; Relative Humidity: 95

Chapter 1 11 General Information Specifications G e neral I n fo rm atio n Specifications Specifications for the 11970 Series Mixers are listed in Table 1-1 . These are the performance standards against which the mixers are tested (performance tests are provided in Chapter 3 ,“Performance Tests,” )....

Page 17 - Operation

Page 18 - Chapter 2; Operating Precautions; WARNING; Use the following parameters:; LO Input Power; Make sure the LO input power is no greater than 20 dBm.; Electrostatic Discharge

18 Chapter 2 Operation Introduction O p er ati o n Introduction This section provides information on how to make effective use of the 11970 mixers. Operating Precautions Refer to the sections below for specific parameters to follow prior to mixer operation. WARNING Do not exceed the maximum ratings ...

Page 19 - Getting Started; CAUTION; Mixer Connections

Chapter 2 19 Operation Getting Started O p eratio n Getting Started The 11970 series of millimeter wave mixers have no bias or back-short adjustments. 11970 Mixers require an LO power of 14 to 18 dBm at the LO input. If the spectrum analyzer used with the 11970 does not have sufficient LO power, an ...

Page 21 - Loading Data; OTH; Viewing Data; to view the correction values.

Chapter 2 21 Operation Using a Conversion-Loss Data Disk with the ESA or PSA Series Analyzers O p eratio n Using a Conversion-Loss Data Disk with the ESA or PSA Series Analyzers The conversion-loss data for your mixer can be quickly loaded in the memory of an ESA or PSA series analyzer from a floppy...

Page 22 - Using the Mixers with the E4407B Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ); Set up the equipment; Figure 2-2 Harmonic Mixer Setup

22 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with the E4407B Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ) O p er ati o n Using the Mixers with the E4407B Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ) The Agilent Technologies E4407B spectrum analyzer contains an extensive menu of functions that help with millimeter measurements. The ...

Page 23 - Amplitude Calibration; “Using a; Manually Entering Conversion-Loss Data

Chapter 2 23 Operation Using the Mixers with the E4407B Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ) O p eratio n 2. On the analyzer, press Preset , Factory Preset , if present. 3. Select external mixing by pressing Input/Output , Input Mixer , Input Mixer (Ext). 4. The analyzer frequency band will be set to 26.5...

Page 24 - Signal Identification

24 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with the E4407B Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ) O p er ati o n Signal Identification The IF output of a harmonic mixer will contain a signal at the intermediate frequency of the analyzer whenever the harmonic frequency of the LO and the frequency of the RF diff...

Page 26 - Be sure to refer to; Figure 2-5 Harmonic Mixer Setup; Spectrum Analyzer; SIGNAL; HARMONIC MIXER

26 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with the E4440A, E4446A, or E4448A PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ) O p er ati o n Using the Mixers with the E4440A, E4446A, or E4448A PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ) Be sure to refer to “Spectrum Analyzer Retrofit Requirements” on page 9 fo...

Page 30 - Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum Analyzers; Figure 2-8 External Mixer Setup

30 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum Analyzers O p er ati o n Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum Analyzers External millimeter mixers can be used to extend the frequency coverage of the 8560 E-Series and EC-Series spectrum analyzers. (The 8560E/EC Option ...

Page 31 - Select the Frequency Band; CONFIG; UNPR; EXTERNAL MIXER; BAND; Table 2-1 External Mixer Frequency Ranges

Chapter 2 31 Operation Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum Analyzers O p eratio n Select the Frequency Band 2. Specify unpreselected external mixing by pressing CONFIG , then EXT MXR PRE UNPR until UNPR is selected. 3. To select a frequency above 18 GHz: a. Press AUX CTRL, EXTERNAL MIXER ...

Page 32 - Save the average conversion-loss value

32 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum Analyzers O p er ati o n In this example, we’ll look at U-band, which ranges from 40 GHz to 60 GHz, as shown in Figure 2-9 . The LOCK HARMONIC function “locks” the spectrum analyzer in that band, ensuring that the spectrum analyze...

Page 33 - Figure 2-10 Store and correct for conversion loss.; CNV; To view or enter a conversion-loss data point:; CNV LOSS VS FREQ; key to step through the band, entering the conversion loss at each; source...nLO

Chapter 2 33 Operation Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum Analyzers O p eratio n Figure 2-10 Store and correct for conversion loss. The second method for storing conversion-loss information lets you save individual conversion-loss data points at specific intervals across the harmonic ban...

Page 34 - Figure 2-11 Signal Responses Produced by a 50 GHz Signal in U Band; Identify signals with the frequency-shift method; instruments with firmware revisions

34 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum Analyzers O p er ati o n Figure 2-11 Signal Responses Produced by a 50 GHz Signal in U Band Identify signals with the frequency-shift method 6. Signal-identification routines that identify the signal and images are available on in...

Page 35 - Figure 2-12 Response for Invalid Signals

Chapter 2 35 Operation Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum Analyzers O p eratio n Figure 2-12 Response for Invalid Signals Figure 2-13 Response for Valid Signals

Page 36 - Identify signals in wide frequency spans; IMAGE; Performed on an Image Signal

36 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum Analyzers O p er ati o n Identify signals in wide frequency spans 7. SIG ID AT MKR identifies signals in wide frequency spans, using harmonic search. SIG ID AT MKR automatically determines the proper frequency of a signal and disp...

Page 37 - Performed on a True Signal

Chapter 2 37 Operation Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum Analyzers O p eratio n Figure 2-15 SIG ID AT MKR Performed on a True Signal

Page 38 - Using the Mixers with MMS Analyzers; Preliminary Operation; Connect the equipment as shown in

38 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with MMS Analyzers O p er ati o n Using the Mixers with MMS Analyzers Preliminary Operation NOTE This section provides information for the Agilent 70907A (or B), however the operation of the Agilent 70909A and Agilent 70910A is similar. Minor differences may b...

Page 39 - Band Selection; - choose external mixer input, for example: “IN 2 EM 70910A”; “Conversion Loss Versus Frequency Correction” on page 43

Chapter 2 39 Operation Using the Mixers with MMS Analyzers O p eratio n Operation Band Selection Use the following key sequence to enter the external mixing mode and to select the desired band of operation: MENU Select Input - choose external mixer input, for example: “IN 2 EM 70910A” State ext mixe...

Page 40 - ext mixer; softkey can be; State; and; fulband WFDGYJ; Table 2-2 External Mixing Bands and Associated Mixing Harmonics; Band

40 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with MMS Analyzers O p er ati o n General Descriptions of Agilent 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzer External-Mixing Functions ext mixer Allows access to the following softkey functions that control the measurement range when an external mixer extends the spectrum...

Page 42 - IMAGE N START; IMAGE N STOP; softkeys for the image identification only.; Table 2-3 Frequency Ranges and Corresponding Harmonic Numbers; Harmonic Number and Sign of

42 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with MMS Analyzers O p er ati o n NOTE See the table below for available frequency ranges and related harmonic numbers. Use the IMAGE N START and IMAGE N STOP softkeys for the image identification only. Table 2-3 Frequency Ranges and Corresponding Harmonic Num...

Page 43 - Conversion Loss Versus Frequency Correction; erase the; erases much more than the

Chapter 2 43 Operation Using the Mixers with MMS Analyzers O p eratio n Conversion Loss Versus Frequency Correction The Agilent 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzers with the Agilent 70907A (or B) External Mixer Interface Module installed has the amplitude-correction function (AMPCOR) available by remote ...

Page 44 - To print out an existing AMPCOR table, use the program listed below:

44 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with MMS Analyzers O p er ati o n To print out an existing AMPCOR table, use the program listed below: 10 dim A$ (1:20) [30] 20 OUTPUT 718; “CONVLOSS 0DB;” 30 OUTPUT 718; “AMPCOR 50 GHZ, 46.1DB, 52GHZ, 46.7DB, 53GHZ,47.2DB;” 40 ! 50 OUTPUT 718; “AMPCOR?;” 60 E...

Page 45 - Using the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum Analyzer; External Mixer Connection; Power up the spectrum analyzer and then the amplifier.; SHIFT; and then the up arrow

Chapter 2 45 Operation Using the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum Analyzer O p eratio n Using the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum Analyzer Set up the equipment 1. Connect the external harmonic mixer to the spectrum analyzer, as shown in Figure 2-17 . NOTE Good-quality shielded SMA-type cables should be...

Page 46 - “Harmonic 6L”; Procedure

46 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum Analyzer O p er ati o n “Harmonic 6L” , where “L” stands for locked, or you could press Shift+z to manually harmonic lock. Figure 2-18 TYPICAL MILLIMETER SIGNAL DISPLAY A menu of millimeter measurement functions is accessed by pressing ...

Page 47 - . Upon completion, one of three messages

Chapter 2 47 Operation Using the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum Analyzer O p eratio n Signal Identification Figure 2-18 shows a typical full-band display of a single input signal. Direct interpretation of the display is difficult because of the large number of responses produced by several local osc...

Page 48 - Figure 2-19 Sample Mixer Calibration Table

48 Chapter 2 Operation Using the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum Analyzer O p er ati o n Figure 2-19 Sample Mixer Calibration Table

Page 49 - Performance Tests

Page 50 - Chapter 3; Test equipment required for the performance tests is listed in; Test Record

50 Chapter 3 Performance Tests Introduction P e rf orm a nc e T e s ts Introduction This section contains instructions for testing the performance of the 11970 Series Mixers. Performance tests are used to check the mixers at incoming inspection and for periodic evaluation. The tests verify the speci...

Page 51 - Performance Test Procedures; Description; Table; Table 3-1. Recommended Test Equipment for 11907K; Instrument; arm is necessary for accurate measurements.

Chapter 3 51 Performance Tests Performance Test Procedures P e rf orm a nce T est s Performance Test Procedures Description Each performance test procedure is contained in a single paragraph. The first entry in each paragraph is the specification for the parameter being measured as described in Tabl...

Page 52 - Table 3-2. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970A; iary arm is necessary for accurate measurements.

52 Chapter 3 Performance Tests Performance Test Procedures P e rf orm a nc e T e s ts Table 3-2. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970A Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model Spectrum Analyzer LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer 8566B Synthesized Sweeper Frequency: 8 to 13.5 GHzOutpu...

Page 53 - Table 3-3. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970Q

Chapter 3 53 Performance Tests Performance Test Procedures P e rf orm a nce T est s Table 3-3. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970Q Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model Spectrum Analyzer LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer 8566B Synthesized Sweeper Frequency: 11.0 to 16.7 GHzOutp...

Page 54 - Table 3-4. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970U

54 Chapter 3 Performance Tests Performance Test Procedures P e rf orm a nc e T e s ts Table 3-4. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970U Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model Spectrum Analyzer LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer 8566B Synthesized Sweeper Frequency: 13.3 to 20 GHzOutp...

Page 55 - Table 3-5. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970V

Chapter 3 55 Performance Tests Performance Test Procedures P e rf orm a nce T est s Table 3-5. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970V Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model Spectrum Analyzer LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer 8566B Swept Source Compatible with V-Band Plug-In 8350B V...

Page 56 - Table 3-6. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970W

56 Chapter 3 Performance Tests Performance Test Procedures P e rf orm a nc e T e s ts Table 3-6. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970W Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model Spectrum Analyzer LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer 8566B Swept Source Compatible with W-Band Plug-In 8350B...

Page 57 - Conversion Loss and Frequency Response; For a CW RF input power of less than -20 dBm

Chapter 3 57 Performance Tests Conversion Loss and Frequency Response P e rf orm a nce T est s Conversion Loss and Frequency Response Specifications Conversion Loss: For a CW RF input power of less than -20 dBm 11970K: 24 dB maximum 11970A: 26 dB maximum 11970Q: 28 dB maximum 11970U: 28 dB maximum 1...

Page 58 - power meter. Record the LO power in

58 Chapter 3 Performance Tests Conversion Loss and Frequency Response P e rf orm a nc e T e s ts Description The frequency response and conversion loss are checked at four LO power levels. A known input power is applied to the input of the mixer. The IF output power is measured on the 8566B Spectrum...

Page 60 - Set spectrum analyzer

60 Chapter 3 Performance Tests Conversion Loss and Frequency Response P e rf orm a nc e T e s ts 9. Adjust the output power of the signal generator for a reading of approximately -10 dBm on the power meter for the 11970K, V or W and for approximately -3 dBm for the 11970A, Q or U. (Make sure that th...

Page 62 - Record the conversion loss in

62 Chapter 3 Performance Tests Conversion Loss and Frequency Response P e rf orm a nc e T e s ts or Conversion Loss = (-10.03 dBm) - (-0.232) - (-39.78 dBm) - 8.93 dB = 21.05 dB 17.Record the conversion loss in Table 3-7 .

Page 63 - PEAK SEARCH

Chapter 3 63 Performance Tests Conversion Loss and Frequency Response P e rf orm a nce T est s NOTE The conversion loss indicated on the mixer calibration label includes the loss in the IF cable. If other than the specified cable is used, then the loss in that cable must be compensated for when maki...

Page 66 - Table 3-7 Conversion Loss and Frequency Response Test Record

66 Chapter 3 Performance Tests Conversion Loss and Frequency Response P e rf orm a nc e T e s ts Table 3-7 Conversion Loss and Frequency Response Test Record CONVERSION LOSS AND FREQUENCY RESPONSE for an LO POWER of_____________dBm Model Number____________ Date_____________Serial Number_____________...

Page 68 - AVERAGE NOISE LEVEL TEST; Specification

68 Chapter 3 Performance Tests AVERAGE NOISE LEVEL TEST P e rf orm a nc e T e s ts AVERAGE NOISE LEVEL TEST Specification 11970K: -110 dBm 11970A: -108 dBm 11970Q: -104 dBm 11970U: -104 dBm 11970V: -92 dBm 11970W: -85 dBm Description The average displayed noise level in a 1 kHz bandwidth, using exte...

Page 72 - MARKER; Repeat steps 9 through 17 at the following center frequencies:; Table 3-8 Average Noise Test Record

72 Chapter 3 Performance Tests AVERAGE NOISE LEVEL TEST P e rf orm a nc e T e s ts -104 dBm (for the 11970Q) -104 dBm (for the 11970U) -92 dBm (for the 11970V) -85 dBm (for the 11970W) 18.Enter the following push button commands on the 8566A/B: MARKER , OFF REFERENCE LEVEL , 0 , dBm 19.Repeat steps ...

Page 73 - Service

Page 74 - Chapter 4; Maintenance; Repairs; For a list of replaceable parts and accessories, see; Circuit Description; A schematic diagram of a 11970 Series Harmonic Mixer is shown in

74 Chapter 4 Service Maintenance Ser v ic e Maintenance The only maintenance required for the 11970 Series Mixers is preventive maintenance. When you are not using your mixer, cover its waveguide input with its waveguide cap. Also, though the 11970 Mixers can absorb more punishment than is normal fo...

Page 75 - Figure 4-1 11970 Series Mixer Schematic Diagram

Chapter 4 75 Service Maintenance Ser v ice Figure 4-1 11970 Series Mixer Schematic Diagram Table 4-1 Model LPF Fco (GHz) 11970K 4.4 11970A 5.0 11970Q 5.0 11970U 6.2 11970V 5.4 11970W 6.2

Page 76 - Table 4-2 Accessories and Replaceable Parts; Part Number

76 Chapter 4 Service Maintenance Ser v ic e Table 4-2 Accessories and Replaceable Parts Part Number Description 5061-5460: 5061-5458 8710-0510 8710-1539 Mixer Connector Kit (Option 009), includes the following three items: Cable, 1 meter long, SMA male connectors (3 required) Wrench, 5/16-inch, open...

Page 77 - Table 4-3 Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Offices

Chapter 4 77 Service Maintenance Ser v ice Table 4-3 Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Offices UNITED STATES Instrument Support CenterAgilent Technologies(800) 403-0801 EUROPEAN FIELD OPERATIONS HeadquartersAgilent Technologies S.A. 150, Route du Nant-d’Avril 1217 Meyrin 2/ GenevaSwitzerland (4...