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Chapter 1 Getting Started with the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Using This Chapter This chapter includes an RF multiplexer’s description, addressingguidelines, and an example to check initial operation. Chapter contents are: • Multiplexer Module Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Figure 1-1. Multiplexers Switching Diagram 12 Getting Started with the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Chapter 1

Typical Configuration The multiplexer relays are configured in a “ tree” structure which provideshigh isolation and low VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio). Each channelcan switch user inputs up to 42 Vdc or 42 Vac peak. User input frequenciesto the multiplexers can be from dc to 1.3 GHz. The multipl...

Multiplexer Card Numbers The multiplexer card number depends on the switchbox configuration(single-module or multiple-module) set for the multiplexers. (Leadingzeroes can be ignored for the card number.) For a single-module switchbox,the card number is always 01. For a multiple-module switchbox, the...

Use commas (,) to form a channel list or use a colon (:) to form a channelrange. Only valid channels can be accessed in a channel list or channelrange. Also, the channel list or channel range must be from a lower channelnumber to a higher channel number. For example, SCAN (@100:213) is acceptable, b...

Chapter 2 Configuring the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Using This Chapter This chapter shows how to make user connections to the RF multiplexersand how to configure the multiplexer modules. Chapter contents are: • Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pa...

Caution CENTER CONDUCTOR MAY SHORT TO SHIELD. Eachchannel’s center conductor may momentarily short to theshield when the channel is opened or closed. Use onlyresistive (50 Ω or 75 Ω ) or current-limited (<1 A) inputs with less than 0.1 µ F total capacitance. Caution STATIC-SENSITIVE DEVICE. Use a...

Some guidelines for user input cabling are: • For best high-frequency performance, user cabling should have atleast two braided shields or one braid and a foil wrap. • Always use shielded coaxial cables with the characteristicimpedance of the multiplexer used (50 Ω or 75 Ω ). Keep cables as short as...

Ty pical Multiplexer Configurations Typical RF multiplexer configurations are: • Standard configuration (2 x 4:1 multiplexer) • Tree configuration (1 x 12:1 multiplexer) • Matrix-type configuration (4:1 to 4:1 multiplexer) Standard Configuration Figure 2-2 shows the standard configuration (2 x 4:1) ...

Tree Configuration Figure 2-3 shows a typical tree configuration which uses two RFmultiplexers to provide a 1 x 12:1 multiplexer. This configuration providesisolation of test points while maintaining characteristic impedance. Withtree configuration, signal delay time is more than doubled since the s...

Matrix-Type Configuration Figure 2-4 shows the two banks of an RF multiplexer connected to form amatrix-type arrangement. This configuration provides a way to connectmultiple devices under test (DUTs) to multiple test instruments. With thisconfiguration, only one channel in bank 0 (one “ row” ) can ...

Changing Multiplexer Components As required, you can change the logical address switch setting, replace theprotection fuses, change the interrupt priority jumper setting, or removechannel termination resistors. See Figure 2-5 for locations. Figure 2-5. RF Multiplexer Component Locations Chapter 2 Co...

Chapter 3 Using the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Module Using This Chapter This chapter provides examples to switch multiplexer channels and to scanmultiplexer channels. As required see Chapter 4, Understanding the RFMultiplexers, to modify the examples for your application. Also, seeChapter 5, R...

Example: Standard Switching This example connects channel 02 to com 00 of an RF multiplexer instandard configuration. The multiplexer is defined as a single-multiplexerswitchbox instrument. See the following figure for typical userconnections. To connect channel 02 to com 00, execute: CLOS (@102) ! ...

Example: Tree Switching This example uses two RF multiplexers in a tree configuration to connectcom 10 of multiplexer #1 with channel 12 of multiplexer #2. The twomultiplexers form a multiple-multiplexer switchbox instrument withmultiplexer #1 as card 01 and multiplexer #2 as card 02. See the follow...

Example: Matrix-Type Switching This example connects channel 13 to channel 01 of an RF multiplexer inmatrix-type configuration. The multiplexer is defined as a single-moduleswitchbox instrument. See the following figure for typical userconnections. To connect channel 13 to channel 01, execute: CLOS ...

Scanning Channels • Scanning channels consists of closing a set of channels, one channelat a time. You can scan any combination of channels for asingle-multiplexer or multiple-multiplexer switchbox. • Single, multiple, or continuous scanning modes are available. Anyswitching configuration can be use...

Scanning Channels Comments Scan List Can Extend Across Boundaries. For multiple-multiplexerswitchbox instruments, the scan list can extend across multiplexerboundaries. For example, for a two-multiplexer switchbox instrument, SCAN (@100:213) will scan all channels in both multiplexers. Setting Multi...

Chapter 4 Understanding the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Using This Chapter This chapter explains techniques to scan RF multiplexer channels andshows how to use the Scan Complete bit. The chapter contents are: • Scanning Channels Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31 • Usi...

Example: Scanning with External Device This example uses the HP E1300A/E1301A mainframe "Trig Out" port tosynchronize the RF multiplexer channel closures to an externalmeasurement device. See the figure below for typical user connections.For measurement synchronization, the HP E1300A/E1301A ...

Example: Scanning Using "Trig Out" and " Event In" Ports This example uses the HP E1300A/E1301A mainframe "Trig Out" and"Event In" ports to synchronize RF multiplexer channel closures with anexternal measurement device. See the figure below for typical userconnections...

Using the Scan Complete Bit You can use the Scan Complete Bit (bit 8) in the Operation Status registerof a switchbox to determine when a scanning cycle completes (no other bitsin the register apply to the switchbox). Bit 8 has a decimal value of 256 andyou can read it directly with the STAT:OPER? co...

Chapter 5 HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Command Reference Using This Chapter This chapter describes Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) and summarizes IEEE 488.2 Common (*) commands applicable toboth RF Multiplexer modules. See the appropriate HP B-size or C-sizeconfiguration gu...

Command Separator A colon (:) always separates one command from the next lower-levelcommand as shown below: ROUTe:SCAN:MODE? Colons separate the root command from the second-level command( [ROUTe:]SCAN ) and the second level from the third level ( SCAN:MODE? ). Abbreviated Commands The command synta...

Parameters Parameter Types. The following table contains explanations and examplesof parameter types you might see later in this chapter. Table 5-1. SCPI Parameter Types Parameter Type Explanations and Examples Numeric Accepts all commonly used deci mal representations of numbers including optional ...

SCPI Command Reference This section describes the Standard Commands for ProgrammableInstruments (SCPI) commands for the RF multiplexers. Commands arelisted alphabetically by subsystem and within each subsystem. ABORt The ABORt subsystem stops a scan in progress when the scan is enabled via the inter...

ARM The ARM subsystem selects the number of scanning cycles (1 through 32767) for each INITiate command. Subsystem Syntax ARM :COUNt < number > MIN | MAX :COUNt? [MIN | MAX] :COUNt ARM:COUNt < number > MIN | MAX allows scanning cycles to occur a multiple of times (1 to 32767) with one IN...

:COUNt? ARM:COUNt? [MIN | MAX] returns current number of scanning cycles set by ARM:COUNt . The current number of scan cycles is returned when MIN or MAX is not supplied. With MIN or MAX passed as parameters, MIN returns 1 and MAX returns 32767. Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Valu...

DISPlay The DISPlay subsystem monitors the channel state of a selected module (or card) in a switchbox. This subsystem operates only with mainframes which have a display, such as the HP 75000 Series B Mainframe(HP E1301A). Subsystem Syntax DISPlay :MONitor [:STATe] < boolean > :CARD < numbe...

:MONitor:CARD DISPlay:MONitor:CARD < number > | AUTO selects the module in a switchbox to be monitored. Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values < number > | AUTO numeric 1-99 Comments • Selecting a Specific Module to be Monitored: Use the DISPlay:MONitor:CARD command to ...

INITiate The INITiate subsystem selects continuous scanning cycles and starts the scanning cycle. Subsystem Syntax INITiate :CONTinuous ON | OFF | 1 | 0:CONTinuous?[:IMMediate] :CONTinuous INITiate:CONTinuous ON | OFF | 1 | 0 enables or disables continuous scanning cycles for the switchbox. Paramete...

:CONTinuous? INITiate:CONTinuous? queries the scanning state. With continuous scanning enabled, the command returns 1. With continuous scanningdisabled, the command returns 0. Example Query Continuous Scanning State This example enables continuous scanning of a switchbox and queries thestate. Since ...

OUTPut The OUTPut subsystem enables or disables the “ Trig Out” port of the HP E1300A/E1301A mainframe or the HP E1405A/E1406A module. Subsystem Syntax OUTPut [:STATe] ON | OFF | 1 | 0 [:STATe]? [:STATe] OUTPut[:STATe] ON | OFF | 1 | 0 enables/disables the “ Trig Out” port on the rear panel of the H...

[ROUTe:] The ROUTe subsystem controls switching and scanning operations for RF multiplexer modules in a switchbox. Subsystem Syntax [ROUTe:] CLOSe < channel_list > CLOSe? < channel_list > OPEN < channel_list > OPEN? < channel_list > SCAN < channel_list > :MODE NONE | VO...

CLOSe? [ROUTe:]CLOSe? < channel_list > returns the current state of the channel(s) queried. The channel_list is in the form (@ccnn) (see [ROUTe:]CLOSe for definition). The command returns 1 for channel(s) closed or returns 0 forchannel(s) opened. Comments • Query is Software Readback: The [ROU...

OPEN? [ROUTe:]OPEN? < channel_list > returns the current state of the channel(s) queried. The channel_list is in the form (@ccnn) (see [ROUTe:]OPEN for definition). The command returns 1 for channel(s) open or returns 0 forchannel(s) closed. Comments • Query is Software Readback: The [ROUTe:]O...

SCAN [ROUTe:]SCAN < channel_list > defines the channels to be scanned. The channel_list has the form (@ccnn) where cc = card number (01-99) and nn = channel number (00-03 and 10-13). Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values <channel_list> numeric cc00-cc03, cc10-cc13 Comm...

SCAN:MODE [ROUTe:]SCAN:MODE NONE | VOLT | RES | FRES sets the scan mode for the RF multiplexers. NONE , VOLT , and RES have no effect on multiplexer operation. With FRES , the switch is set for “ paired-channel” scanning. That is, when a channel in bank 0 is closed, the associated channel in bank 1i...

STATus The STATus subsystem reports the bit values of a Standard Operation Status register. It enables the Status register to set a bit after a bit is set to 1by the Standard Operation register. Subsystem Syntax STATus :OPERation [:EVENt]?:ENABle < number > :OPERation[:EVENt]? STATus:OPERation...

SYSTem The SYSTem subsystem returns error numbers/messages in the error queue of a switchbox, and returns module types and descriptions in a switchbox. Subsystem Syntax SYSTem :ERRor? :CDEScription? < number > : C T Y P e ? < number > : C P O N < number > | AL L :ERRor? SYSTem:ERRo...

Parameters Parameter Name Parameter Type Range of Values <number> numeric 1-99 Comments • RF Multiplexers Model Number: The SYSTem:CTYPe? < number > command returns " HEWLETT-PACKARD,E1366A,0,A.01.00 " (E1366A), or returns " HEWLETT-PACKARD,E1367A,0,A.01.00 " (E1367A), wh...

TRIGger The TRIGger subsystem controls the triggering operation of RF multiplexer modules in a switchbox. Subsystem Syntax TRIGger [:IMMediate]:SOURce BUS | EXTernal | HOLD | IMMediate:SOURce? [:IMMediate] TRIGger[:IMMediate] causes a trigger to occur when the defined trigger source is TRIGger:SOURc...

Example Scanning Using External Triggers This example uses external triggering ( TRIG:SOUR EXT ) to scan channels 00 through 03 of a single-module switchbox. The trigger source to advancethe scan is the input to the “ Event In” BNC on an HP E1300A/E1301Amainframe. When INIT is executed, the scan is ...

Command Quick Reference The following tables summarize SCPI and IEEE 488.2 Common (*)commands for the RF Multiplexer modules used in a switchbox. SCPI Commands Quick Reference Command Description ABORt Abort a scan in progress. ARM :COUNt < number > :COUNt? [MIN |MAX] Multiple scans per INIT c...

Appendix A HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Specifications Input Characteristics Maximum Voltage - any center or shieldto any other center, shield, or chassis:42 V Peak Maximum Current per Channel orCommon: 1 Adc or ac rms Maximum Power per Channel orCommon: 24 W or 24 VA General Channels consist of ...

Relay Life Electromechanical relays are subject to normal wear-out. Relay lifedepends on several factors. The effects of loading and switching frequencyare briefly discussed below: Relay Load. In general, higher power switching reduces relay life. Inaddition, capacitive/inductive loads and high inru...

Appendix B HP E1366A/E1367A Multiplexer Registers Register Definitions The HP E1366A and HP E1367A RF multiplexers are register-based slavedevices. Register definitions are: ID Register b +00 h 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Write Undefined Undefined Read* Reg-Bas A16 Manufacturer ID * Return...

Addressing the Registers To read or write to specific registers, you must use the register address.Since the addresses for HP 75000 Series B or Series C plug-in modules areA00 through A15, use the VME A16 mnemonic for the address space. Theaddress space within the mainframe/command module memory map...

Writing to the Registers You can write to the following RF multiplexer registers: • Status/Control register (base + 04 h ) • Bank 0 Channel Enable register (base + 08 h ) • Bank 1 Channel Enable register (base + A h ) Status/Control Register The only write allowed to the Status/Control register (bas...

Appendix C HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Error Messages The table below lists the error messages associated with the multiplexermodules programmed by SCPI. See the appropriate mainframe manual fora complete list of error messages. No. Title Potential Cause(s) -211 Trigger ignored Trigger received ...

Index HP E1366A/67A RF Multiplexers User’s Manual A Abbreviated Commands, 38ABORt, 40, 60ABORt subsy stem, 40AC Performance, 61Address logical, 14 Addressing registers, 66 ARM subsystem, 41 - 42ARM:COUNt, 39, 41, 60ARM:COUNt?, 42, 60 B Bank channels, 11 BNC cables, 19BNC connector, 11 - 12, 18BNC po...

SYSTem:CDEScription?, 54, 60SYSTem:CPON, 55, 60SYSTem:CTYPe?, 54, 60SYSTem:ERRor?, 54, 60TRIGger:SOURce, 25, 31, 57, 60TRIGger:SOURce?, 58, 60TRIGger[:IMMediate], 56, 60ty pes, 37 Comment sheet, reader, 9Common (*) Commands, 37 *CLS, 36, 59*ESE, 59*ESE?, 59*ESR?, 37, 59*IDN?, 59*OPC, 59*OPC?, 59*RCL...

I IEEE 488.2 Commands, see Common (*) Commands,37IMMediate, (INITiate[:IMMediate]), 46IMMediate, (TRIGger[:IMMediate]), 56Implied Commands, 38Initial Operation, 15INITiate subsy stem, 45 - 46INITiate:CONTinuous, 45, 60INITiate:CONTinuous?, 46, 60INITiate[:IMMediate], 46, 60Input Characteristics, 61I...

writing to channel enable, 67writing to Status/Control, 67 Relay Life, 61Relay Replacement Strategy , 63RES, 32, 48, 52, 60ROUTe: subsystem, 48 - 52ROUTe:CLOSe, 37, 48, 60ROUTe:CLOSe?, 49, 60ROUTe:OPEN, 49, 60ROUTe:OPEN?, 50, 60ROUTe:SCAN, 37, 51, 60ROUTe:SCAN:MODE, 52, 60ROUTe:SCAN:MODE?, 37, 52 S ...