HP HP 83620A - Manual

PREFACE This manual provides user information for the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers. Instruments Covered This manual applies to instruments having a serial number prefix By This Manual listed on the title page (behind the “Documentation Map” tab). Some changes may have to be made to this manua...

User’s Handbook Tabs divide the major chapters of this manual. The contents of each Organization chapter is listed in the “Table of Contents.” HP 8360 SeriesDocumentation Documentation Map For a pictorial representation of the HP 8360 series documentation, see the “Documentation Map” at the front of...

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1. GETTING STARTED What Is In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . How To Use This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment Used In Examples . . . . . . . . . Introducing the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers Display Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Entry Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

E . 8360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter List Dwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter List Freq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter List Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENTRY KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

H. I. L. HP-IB Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP-IB Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal AM Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal AM Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal AM Waveform Noise . . . . . . . . . Internal AM Waveform Ramp . . . . . . . . . . Internal AM Wa...

3. INSTALLATION Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparation for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Voltage and Fuse Selection . . . . . ....

1 What Is In ThisChapter This chapter contains information on how to use the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweeper. The information is separated into three sections. Basic Advanced Programming For the novice user unfamiliar with the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers. This section describes the basic ...

How To Use This Chapter To use this chapter effectively, refer to the tabbed section “Menu Maps”. Menu maps can be folded out to be viewed at the same timeas the Getting Started information, as illustrated. I 1 Equipment Used In The following table lists the equipment used in the operation Examples ...

P A C K A R D Getting Started Basic Introducing the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers The HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers are high performance,broadband frequency synthesizers. PRESET Figure l-l. The HP Synthesized Sweeper initializes the front panel settings and runs the synthesizer through a...

Display Area \ A C T I V E E N T R Y A N D D A T A D I S P L A Y A R E A - M E S S A G E L I N E L A B E L A R E A Figure Display Active Entry and Data Display Area: This area typically displays the frequency and power information of the current instrument state. When data entry is expected, the syn...

Entry Area All function values are changed via the rotary knob and/or keys ofthe entry area. ENTRY ENTRY ON LED ARROW KEY’S ENTRY ROTARY KNOB TERMINATOR NUMERIC ENTRY KEYS BACKSPACE Figure Entry Area The following are active only when the synthesizer expects an input. ( E N T R Y O N / O F F ) : Thi...

CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency Sweep CW Operation CW operation is one of the major functions of the synthesizer, and is easy to do using front panel keys. In CW operation, the synthesizer produces a single, low-noise, synthesized frequency. Try this example: Check the active entry area. It in...

, K STATE SOURCE MODULE INTERFACE SWEEP LED CW Operation START STOP Figure 1-4. CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency Sweep s t a r t / s t o p Frequency Sweep 1. Press 2. Enter value. Press terminator key. 1. Press 2. Enter value. 3. Press terminator key. 4. Press 5. Enter value. 6. Press terminato...

CenterFrequency/Span Operation Center frequency/span is another way of establishing swept operation. This is just a different way of defining sweep limits. As anexample of center frequency/span operation: Press Press The synthesizer is now sweeping from 3.5 to 4.5 (to view these figures, press eithe...

SWEEP LED CENTER SPAN Figure 1-5. Center Frequency and Span Operation Center y Span Operation 1. Press 2. Enter value.3. Press terminator key. 1. Press 2. Enter value.3. Press terminator key. Getting Started Basic

Power Level andSweep TimeOperation Power Level Operation The synthesizer can produce leveled power for CW, swept frequency, or power sweep operation. The selected power level can range from -20 (-110 for option 001 synthesizers) to For practice: Press ( P O W E R L E V E L ) I-] The active entry are...

. Figure 1-6. Power Level and Sweep Time Operation Power Level Sweep Time Operation Operation 1. Press 2. Enter value. 3. Press 1. Press 2. Enter value.3. Press terminator key. Getting Started Basic l-l 1

Continuous, and Manual Operation Single, Continuous sweep is the operation mode set when the synthesizer is Sweep preset. It simply means that when the synthesizer is performing a swept operation, the sweeps will continuously retrace until a different sweep mode is selected. To choose this sweep mod...

Figure 1-7. Continuous, Single, and Manual Sweep Operation Single Sweep 1. Press (SINGLE). Continuous Sweep 1. Press Manual Sweep 1. Press SWEEP (MENU). 2. Press Manual Sweep3. Use the rotary knob to adjust frequency. Getting Started Basic 1-13

Marker Operation The synthesizer has five frequency markers that can be used as fixed frequency “landmarks,” or as variable frequency pointers on a CRT display. To view the marker features of the synthesizer on a CRT, connect the synthesizer as shown in Figure 1-8. Refer to menu map 2, FREQUENCY.Pre...

Marker 1 was chosen because it is selected as the delta marker reference. To change reference markers, select Delta Ref . Select as the reference. Watch the display change to indicate: D E L T A M K R ( 3 - 2 ) : 1 2 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 M H z You can choose any of the five markers as a reference, but ...

Saving and Recalling an Instrument State The save/recall registers store and access a previously set instrumentstate. For example, set the synthesizer to sweep from 3 to 15 at a -10 power level, with markers 1 and 2 set at 4.5 and 11.2 Press [START) Press (STOP) P r e s s ( P O W E R I - ] Press (MA...

RECALL Figure 1-9. Saving and Recalling an Instrument State Save 1. Setup synthesizer as desired. 2. Press [SAVE. 3. Press a number 1 through 8. Recall 1. Press 2. Press a number 0 through 8. Getting Started Basic

Power Sweep and Power SlopeOperation Power Sweep Operation The power sweep function allows the power output to be swept(positive or negative) when the synthesizer is in the CW frequencymode. The power output of the synthesizer determines the maximum leveled power sweep that can be accomplished. For ...

Select Power Sweep (asterisk on). Press (SINGLE]. The synthesizer performs a power sweep beginning at -20 and ending at The power meter indicates Power Slope Operation This function allows for compensation of high frequency system orcable losses by linearly increasing the power output as the frequen...

Advanced Getting StartedAdvanced This section of Chapter 1 describes the use of many of the unique features of the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers. The format used is similar to the one used on the previous pages. When referredto a menu map number, go to the Menu Map tab and unfold the menu map ...

Paragraph Heading Optimizing Synthesizer Performancecontinued Advanced Table l-l. Keys Under Discussion in This Section (continued) Keys Auto Track Peak RF Always Peak RF Once Sap Span Cal Once Sap Span Cal Always AM BW Cal Always AM BW Cal Once Cal AM On/Off AM On/Off IOdB/V Deep AM Using Step Swee...

Externally Leveling the Synthesizer In externally leveled operations, the output power from the synthesizer is detected by an external sensor. The output of this detector is returned to the leveling circuitry, and the output power is automatically adjusted to keep power constant at the point of dete...

100 10 SQUARE LAW ASYMPTOTE 1 DETECTOR INPUT POWER, Figure 1-12. Typical Diode Detector Response at 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5 0 -60 - 7 0 -60 Getting Started Advanced

External Leveling Used With the Optional Step Attenuator Some external leveling applications require low output power from the synthesizer. The synthesizer automatically uncouples the attenuator from the ALC system for external leveling points. P r e s s ( P O W E R L E V E L ) . N o t e t h e d i s...

Leveling with MM-wave Millimeter-wave source module leveling is similar to power meter Source Modules leveling. The following figures illustrate the setups for leveling with a mm-wave source module. S Y N T H E S I Z E R Figure 1-14. MM-wave Source Module Leveling High power model synthesizers can e...

RF OUT (IF REQUIRED) IN 0 R F AWPLIFIER O U T SOURCE NODULE Figure 1-15. MM-wave Source Module Leveling Using a Microwave Amplifier 1. Set up the equipment as shown. 2. Refer to menu map 1. 3 . S e l e c t L e v e l i n g P o i n t M o d u l e . Select Mdl Lev Menu. S e l e c t M o d u l e L e v e l...

DETECTOR MEASURES -8 LEVEL DETECTOR - 5 RF OUTPUT LO LO IF Figure Reverse Power Effects, Coupled Operation with Output 0 0 1 I MC LEVEL R F L E V E L ATTENUATOR CONTROL 1 0 DETECTOR DETECTOR I IF MEASURES M C MEASURES -15 REVERSE POWER I I Figure 1-17. Reverse Power Effects, Uncoupled Operation with...

Working with SpectrumAnalyzers/Reverse Power Effects Reverse power is a problem with spectrum analyzers that do not have preselection capability. Some analyzers have as much as LO feedthrough coming out of their RF input, at some frequencies. The effects of reverse power are less in the heterodyne b...

Optimizing Synthesizer Performance Creating and Applying The following examples demonstrate the user flatness correction the User Flatness feature: Correction Array 1. Using an HP power meter to automatically enter correction data for a swept 4 to 10 measurement. 2. Manually entering correction data...

Creating a User Flatness Array Automatically, Example 1 In this example, a flatness array containing correction frequencies from 4 to 10 at 1 intervals is created. An HP power meter controlled by the synthesizer through the interface bus is used to enter the correction data into the flatness array. ...

Setup Synthesizer Parameters 6. On the synthesizer, press (PRESET). 7. FREQUENCY 8. Access User Flatness Correction Menu 9. 10. 11. 12 13 14. Press POWER Select Menu. Select Delete Menu Delete All . This step insures that the flatness array is empty. Press Leave the delete menu and return to the pre...

Figure 1-19. Creating a User Flatness Array For this example, refer to menu map 5, POWER. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The equipment setup shown in Figure 1-19 assumes that if yoursetup has an external leveling configuration, the steps necessary to correctly level have been followed. If you have question...

Swept mm-wave Measurement with Arbitrary Correction Frequencies,Example 3 The focus of this example is to use user flatness correction toobtain flat power at the output of the HP 83550 series mm-wavesource modules. In this case we will use non-sequential correction frequencies in a swept 26.5 to 40 ...

Creating SYNTHESIZER HP HP Figure Arbitrarily Spaced Frequency-Correction Pairs in a Swept mm-wave Environment For this example, refer to menu map 5, POWER. 1. The equipment setup shown in Figure assumes that you have followed the steps necessary to correctly level the configuration. If you have que...

Note U, V, and W-band power sensors are not available from Hewlett-Packard. For these frequencies use the Anritsu Power Meter with the (40 to 60 the (50 to 75 or the (75 to 110 power sensors. Since the Anritsu model Power Meter is not capable of internally storing power sensor cal factors, you must ...

using (address 13 is assumed). Refer to the menu map 8, System, for the key sequence necessary to reach Meter Adrs . Enable User Flatness Correction 13. When the operation is complete, (a message is displayed) the flatness correction array is ready to be applied to your setup. 14. To save the synthe...

Note Scalar Analysis Measurement with User Flatness Corrections, Example 4 The following example demonstrates how to setup a scalar analysis measurement (using an HP 8757 Scalar Network Analyzer) of a 2 to20 test device such as, an amplifier. User flatness correction is used to compensate for power ...

the stored register. Make sure that user flatness correction is stillenabled before making the measurement. When an HP power meter is used to automatically enter the correction data, the correction calibration routine automatically turns off any active modulation, then re-activates the modulation up...

9. Press (PRIOR). Leave the delete menu and return to the previous soft key menu. 10. Select Auto Fill Start Set the first frequency in correction table to 2 11. Auto Fill Stop Set the last frequency in correction table to 20 12. Auto Fill Set the frequency increment to every 100 MHz from 2 to 20 Se...

23. On the synthesizer, press (amber LED on). The power produced at the point where the power meter/sensor was disconnected is now calibrated at the frequencies and power levelspecified above. 1-46 Getting Started Advanced

If an HP-IB error message is displayed verify that the interface connections are correct. Check the HP-IB address of the power meter and ensure that it is the same address the synthesizer isusing (address 13 is assumed). Refer to the menu map 8, System, for the key sequence necessary to reach Meter ...

Using the Tracking Feature Peaking Peaking is the function that aligns the output filter (YTM) so that its is centered on the RF output, in CW or manual-sweep mode. Use peaking to obtain the maximum available power and spectral purity, and best pulse envelopes, at any given frequency above 2.35 (or ...

Using Step Sweep 1. Refer to menu map 2. 2. Press FREQUENCY Select Step Swp Menu. Select Step Size. Enter the desired increment value. S e l e c t S t e p P o i n t s . Enter the number of points desired. Determine the dwell time desired, select Step Dwell and enter a value, or choose the dwell time...

Creating and Using a Frequency List 1. Refer to menu map 2. 2. Press FREQUENCY S e l e c t L i s t M e n u . To use the frequency points of a frequency list to create the frequency portion of the user flatness correction array: 1. Refer to menu map 5. 2. Press POWER Select Menu. Select Copy List . 1...

Using the Security To access the security menu: Features 1. Refer to menu map 8. 2. Press SYSTEM S e l e c t S e c u r i t y M e n u . Getting Started Advanced

Changing the Preset 1. Setup the synthesizer in the desired operation state to be used as Parameters the preset state. 2. Refer to menu map 8. 3. Press SYSTEM S e l e c t S a v e U s e r P r e s e t . S e l e c t P r e s e t M o d e U s e r . Whenever the key is pressed, the synthesizer will return ...

Programming Getting Started Programming HP-IB, the Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus, is the instrument communication system between the synthesizer and up to 14 other instruments. Any instrument having HP-IB capability can be interfaced to the synthesizer, including non-HP instruments thathave “GPIB,” ...

HP-IB General Information Interconnecting Cables Instrument Addresses HP-IB Instrument Nomenclature Programming the Synthesizer 1-56 Getting Started Programming Figure shows the synthesizer rear-panel HP-IB connector and suitable cables, and describes the procedures and limitations for interconnecti...

In the programming explanations that follow, specific examples are included that are written in a generic dialect of the BASIC language. BASIC was selected because the majority of HP-IB computers have BASIC language capability. However, other languages can also be used. HP-IB Command Command stateme...

CONVERT IMAGE I O B U F F E R T R A N S F E R Enter Enter is the complement of OUTPUT, and is used to transfer data from the addressed instrument to the controller. The syntax is: ENTER is always used in conjunction with OUTPUT, such as: 100 OUTPUT 719; . . . programming codes . . . 110 ENTER 719; ....

(line feed) is received. However, the LF bit pattern couldcoincidentally occur randomly in a long string of binary data, where it might cause a false termination. Also, the bit patterns for the ASCII CR (carriage return), comma, or semicolon might cause a falsetermination. Suppression of the EOI cau...

Getting Started with This section of Chapter 1 describes the use of the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments language (SCPI). This section explains how to use SCPI commands in general. The instrument command summary (at the end of this chapter) lists the specific commands available in your...

Standard Notation This section uses several forms of notation that have specificmeaning. Command Mnemonics Many commands have both a long and a short form, and you must use either one or the other (SCPI does not accept a combinationof the two). Consider the FREQuency command, for example. The short ...

Essentials for Beginners This subsection discusses elementary concepts critical to first-timeusers of SCPI. Read and understand this subsection before going onto another. This subsection includes the following topics: Program and Response Messages These paragraphs introduce thebasic types of message...

root level 1 B B c c D D level 2 EE FF GG H H Figure A Simplified Command Tree JJ In the command tree shown in Figure the command closest to the top is the root command, or simply the root. Notice that you must follow a particular path to reach lower level subcommands. For example, if you wish to ac...

n Semicolon A semicolon separates two commands in the same message without changing the current path. Whitespace White space characters, such as <tab> and <space>, are generallyignored. There are two important exceptions. White space inside a keyword, such as is not allowed. You must use...

BB c c DD EE FF G G H H JJ R R S e t s c u r r e n t p a t h t o R O O T N NO change to c u r r e n t p a t h D S e t c u r r e n t p a t h D O W N o n e l e v e l :AA:BB:EE; :AA:DD:JJ Figure Proper Use of the Colon and Semicolon In Figure notice how proper use of the semicolon can save typing. Send...

Subsystem Command These paragraphs introduce a more complete, compact way of Tables documenting subsystems using a tabular format. The command table contains more information than just the command hierarchy shown in a graphical tree. In particular, these tables list command parameters for each comma...

the matching command. The parameter type is listed adjacent toeach named parameter. More About Commands Query and Event Commands. Because you can query any value that you can set, the query form of each command is not shown explicitly in the command tables. For example, the presence of the synthesiz...

The command is correct and will not cause errors. It is equivalent tosending: : CW 5 GHZ ; : Example 2: 5 GHZ; This command results in a command error. The command makesuse of the default [:CW] node. When using a default node, there isno change to the current path position. Since there is no command...

use either E or e in exponentials leading alloweddigits left of decimal point optional Examples of numeric parameters in commands: 100 OUTPUT : : 1 IO OUTPUT @Source : Extended Numeric Parameters. Most measurement related subsystems use extended numeric parameters to specify physical quantities. Ext...

Although discrete parameters values look like command keywords, do not confuse the two. In particular, be sure to use colons andspaces properly. Use a colon to separate command mnemonics from each other. Use a space to separate parameters from command mnemonics. Boolean Parameters. Boolean parameter...

Example Programs The following is an example program using compatible instruments. The example is written in HP BASIC. This example is a stimulus and response application. It uses a sourceand counter to test a voltage controlled oscillator. Example Program Description. This example demonstrates how ...

210 OUTPUT 220 ENTER 230 PRINT Id$ 240 PRINT 250 ! 260 PRINT "Counter Used . . . 270 OUTPUT 280 ENTER 290 PRINT Id$ 300 PRINT 310 ! 320 OUTPUT ON" 330 !340 PRINT 350 PRINT "INPUT 360 ____________ 370 PRINT 380 !390 F O R T e s t p o i n t = F i r s t T O L a s t 400 OUTPUT 410 ENTER 420 ...

a 1 in the source Output Queue. The program waits at line 410 untilthe 1 returned by is entered. Note that following each OUTPUT containing a query is an ENTER toretrieve the queried value. If you do not use paired OUTPUT S and ENTER S , you can overwrite data in the instrument Output Queue and gene...

Details of Commands and Responses In This Subsection This subsection describes the syntax of SCPI commands and responses. It provides many examples of the data types used forcommand parameters and response data. The following topics are explained: Program Message These paragraphs explain how to prop...

a semicolon. You must always end a program message with one ofthe three program message terminators shown in Figure Use <new line>, or <new line> as the program message terminator. The word means that EOI is asserted on the HP-IB interface at the same time the preceding data byte is sent...

NOTE: w h i t e s p a c e , c h a r a c t e r s 0 9 a n d 1 1 3 2 Figure 1-31. Simplified Common Command Syntax As with subsystem commands, use a <space> to separate a command mnemonic from subsequent parameters. Separate adjacent parameters with a comma. Parameter types are explained later in...

Data Types Table 1-3. Data Types Parameter Types Response Data Types Numeric Real or Integer Extended Numeric Integer Discrete Discrete Boolean Numeric Boolean String Definite Length Block Indefinite Length Block Non-decimal Numeric Hexadecimal Octal Binary These paragraphs explain the data types av...

Programming Typical Measurements In This Subsection This subsection illustrates how the general SCPI concepts presented in previous subsections apply to programming real measurements. To introduce you to programming with SCPI, we must list thecommands for the synthesizer. We will begin with a simpli...

Use of the Command Tables In Table 1-4, notice that a new column titled “Allowed Values” hasbeen added to the command table. This column lists the specificvalues or range of values allowed for each parameter. A verticalbar separates values in a list from which you must choose one value. The commands...

Table 1-4. Sample Synthesizer Commands (continued) HP-IB Command Parameters setting coupled output level Parameter Type Allowed Values extended numeric to [DB] or Boolean extended numeric specified power range RF on/off Boolean type of sweep discrete sweep time extended numeric to 133 or auto sweep ...

Program Comments 10: Setup a variable to contain the HP-IB address of the source. 20: Abort any bus activity and return the HP-IB interfaces totheir reset states. 30: Place the source into LOCAL to Local Lockouts that may have been setup. 40: Reset the source’s parser and clear any pending output fr...

160: The source has now completed processing the commands. The RF frequency, power, and markers are at their programmed values. Turn on the RF output of the source. 170: Select a continuously initiated sweep instead of the default mode of non-continuous that was selected with 180: Clear the computer...

Using the User Flatness Correction Commands, Example Program 8 The following program interrogates the synthesizer and an HP power meter for frequency and power information respectively. The synthesizer (an HP is programmed to sweep from 2 to 20 with frequency-correction pairs every 100 MHz and level...

360 370380390 400410 420430 440450460470 480490 500510520530 540550560570580600610 620630640650660670 680690700710 720730 740 750760 770780 790800810820830 840 OUTPUT @Meter; 850 ENTER OUTPUT @Source; Freq; 0 F r e q = F r e q + I n c r e m e n t END WHILE OUTPUT Freq; 0 OUTPUT @Source; ON" d a ...

Programming theStatus System In This Subsection This subsection discusses the structure of the status system used inSCPI instruments, and explains how to program status registers. An important feature of SCPI instruments is that they all implementstatus registers the same way. The status system is e...

There may or may not be a command to read a particular conditionregister. Transition Filter The transition filter specifies which types of bit state changes in the condition register will set corresponding bits in the event register.Transition filter bits may be set for positive transitions negative...

Programming the Trigger System In This Subsection This subsection discusses the layered trigger model used in SCPI instruments. It also outlines some commonly encountered trigger configurations and programming methods. Trigger system topics are explained in the following paragraphs: Generalized Trig...

Idle Initiate S e q u e n c e I n s t r u m e n t Actions Figure The Trigger Configuration Command Parameters s t a t e Parameter Type I Boolean Example commands using the trigger configuration: : abort operations, go to idle :INIT:IMM execute one sequence operation :INIT:CONT ON execute sequence op...

E X T B U S IMMED Initiate TRIG Event Detection Sequence I n s t r u m e n t BUS Actions EXT I Figure 1-41. The TRIG Trigger Configuration Description of The HP 8360 series synthesizers follow the SCPI model of triggering. Triggering in the HP It is a layered model with the structure shown in Figure...

the sweep is initiated. This can happen on a continuous basis : CONT ON) or on a demand basis : CONT OFF). The functions of continuous and single sweeps are handled by this command. When the ON command is given, the sweep is continuously re-initiated. When in the OFF state, the sweep isinitiated wit...

ABORt The ABORt command forces the trigger system to the idle state. Anymeasurement or output sequence in process is aborted as quickly aspossible. ABORt does not alter the settings programmed by other commands, unlike ABORt is a root level event command and cannot be queried. IMMediate The IMMediat...

Related Documents The International IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, IEEE Standard Digital Interface for Institute of Electrical Programmable Instrumentation. New York, NY, 1987. and Electronics This standard defines the technical details required to design and Engineers. build an HP-IB interface (IEEE 488...

2 OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING REFERENCE How To Use This Chapter The operating and programming functions of the synthesizer are listed in alphabetical order. Each entry has a complete description, complete programming codes, and a cross reference to the main function group and respective menu map. Cros...

Address Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYSTEM 8 The 8360 Adrs lets you change the HP-IB address of the synthesizer. Enter the address desired using the numeric entry keys or the up/down arrow keys. The address value may be set between0 and 30. The synthesizer stores t...

Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see the individual listed. Analyzer: NONE See Also Menu, listed above. “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. Address Selection” in Chapter 3, INSTALLATION. Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360 User’s Handbook

0 ALC Function Group ALC Menu Map Description This accesses the automatic level control (ALC) functions. ALC Menu C o u p l i n g F a c t o r Leveling Mode ALCoff Leveling Mode Normal L e v e l i n g M o d e S e a r c h L e v e l i n g P o i n t L e v e l i n g P o i n t I n t e r n a l L e v e l i ...

Note Two terms are used in the following discussions: power output and ALC level. Power output means actual output power including theeffects of the attenuator. ALC level means power levels before theattenuator. In synthesizers without attenuators, these two terms are equivalent. Internal Leveling L...

DETECTOR Figure Typical External Leveling Hookup ALC Disabled Leveling Mode , Leveling Mode Search ALC Off. In this configuration, the ALC is disabled, power is not sensed at any point, and therefore the absolute power level is uncalibrated (see Figure A-l). Direct and separate control of the RF mod...

HP 8360 User’s Handbook 5. Modulation is re-enabled if appropriate. These steps are performed in approximately 200 and are repeated any time power or frequency is changed. See Also listed above, ( M O D ) , ( P O W E R L E V E L ) , S e t “Externally Leveling the Synthesizer”, “Working with Mixers”,...

ALC to remain there for all sweep and modulation conditions. See Also “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map Description This causes the synthesizer to alternate on successive sweeps between the present instrument state and a second instrument statestored i...

AM Cal Once Function Group Menu Map Description USER CAL 9 This causes a single AM bandwidth calibration to be performed. Programming Codes SCPI: CALibration:AM:[EXECute] Analyzer: NONE See Also Modulation AM Cal Menu Group USER CAL Menu Map Description This accesses the AM bandwidth calibration men...

AM Menu Function Group (MOD) Menu Map Description This (Option 002 only) accesses the amplitude modulation softkeys. These engage external and internal amplitude modulation. They allow you to define the scaling, waveform, rate,and depth of the internal AM. AM Toggles on and off the amplitude modulat...

Markers AM On/Off Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also 4 This (Option 002 only) activates the internal amplitude modulation mode. No external source is needed. When internal AM is in effect, the parameters are controlled by the following softkeys: Internal AM Rate Internal ...

Markers amplitude values. An asterisk next to the key label indicates thisfeature is active. Programming Codes SCPI: MARKer:AOFF Analyzer: function on, function off. See Also “Marker Operation” in Chapter 1.“Setting Up A Typical Sweep, Example Program 2” in Chapter 1. AM Type 10 Function Group Menu ...

ANALYZER STATUS REGISTER AM Type Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MOD (MODULATION) 4 This (Option 002 only) scales the amplitude modulation function linearly. The amplitude of the RF output changes linearly as a function of AM input changes (or at a rate set by for inte...

Arrow Keys Bit 2: Oven for the reference crystal oscillator is not at operatingtemperature. Bit 3: External reference frequency is selected. Bit 4: RF is unlocked (UNLOCK appears in the message line). Use OF to determine the source of the unlocked output. This bit remains latched until this status b...

Arrow Keys Programming Codes SCPI: No specific command is available, but the key can be addressed, see SCPI Key Numbers. Analyzer: NONE See Also Menu, List Menu “Entry Area” and “Creating and Applying the User Flatness Correction Array” in Chapter 1. Function Group Menu Map Description Programming C...

Auto Fill Auto Fill Function Group F R E Q U E N C Y , P O W E R Menu Map Description This is used in two locations: Menu and L i s t M e n u . Flatness Menu When selected, the synthesizer waits for a frequency increment value to be entered. Increment: is displayed in the active entry area. A list o...

Auto Fill Function Group F R E Q U E N C Y , P O W E R Menu Map Description This is used in two locations: Menu and List Menu. Flatness Menu When selected, the synthesizer waits for a numericvalue representing the number of correction points to be entered. Number of Correction Points: is displayed i...

Auto Fill Stop Auto Fill Start Function Group F R E Q U E N C Y , P O W E R Menu Map Description This is used in two locations: Fltness Menu and List Menu. The operation is the same in both applications. This enables the entry of a start frequency used to determine the beginning frequency of the aut...

Fill Stop where X represents a numeric value. Unless a previous entry wasmade, the display indicates the synthesizer maximum frequency. Programming Codes SCPI: NONE,see Fltaess Menu or List Menu Analyzer: NONE See Also F l t n e s s M e n u , L i s t M e n u “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in C...

B Blank Disp Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map Description When this is selected, it causes the top four lines of the display to blank and remain blank until the key is pressed. Blanking the display prevents sensitive information from beingdisplayed. As an added benefit, remote execution time is reduce...

Function Group M A R K E R Menu Map Description This sets the center frequency of the sweep to the frequency of the most recently activated marker. Select any marker Ml . . . then select to change the center frequency of the sweep to that of the marker. The frequency span does not changeunless the n...

Clear Clear Memory Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map Description This causes the synthesizer to return to the factory preset instrument state, after writing alternating ones and zeroes over all state information, frequency lists, and save/recall registers a selectednumber of times. When you select Clea...

Clear Point Function Group P O W E R Menu Map Description This lets you change the correction value for the active frequency point to the “Undefined” state. Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see Fltness Menu Analyzer: NONE S e e A l s o Menu “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. CONNECTORS ...

CONNECTORS STOP SWEEP IN/OUT stops a sweep when this input is pulled low. Retrace does not occur, and the sweep resumes when this input is pulled high. The open circuit voltage is TTL high and is internallypulled low when the synthesizer stops its sweep. Externally forcing this input high will not c...

HP 8360 User’s Handbook AUXILIARY INTERFACE C A B L E Figure C-l. Auxiliary Interface Connector Operating and Programming Reference

Table C-l. Pin Description of the Auxiliary Interface P i n # Function 1 No Connection 2 Z-Axis Blanking/Markers 3 Spare 4 Spare 5 Low Stop Sweep 6 7 No Connection 8 Divider-Sync 9 External Trigger 1 0 Spare 1 1 Spare 1 2 Low Retrace 13 No Connection 1 4 Low Marker 15 Low Qualified Stop Sweep 1 6 ar...

CONNECTORS operation up 1 km (3,280 ft), and telephone modem operation overany distance. HP Sales and Service offices can provide additionalinformation on the HP-IB extenders. The codes next to the HP-IB connector, illustrated in Figure describe the HP-IB electrical capabilities of the synthesizer, ...

Disable Copy List Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also P O W E R 5 This lets you copy the frequency information of the frequency list to the flatness correction menu. If there is no frequency list to copy, nothing happens. SCPI: NONE, see Menu Analyzer: NONE Fltness Menu Di...

Coupling Factor Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also ALC 1 This allows specification of the coupling factor of an external coupler/detector used to externally level the synthesizer output power. Negative coupling factor values are required for valid entry. See “Specificatio...

Coupled Coupled Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also F R E Q U E N C Y 2 This couples the CW function to the center frequency function. Any change initiated in either one of these parameters causes a change in the other. SCPI: FREQuency:CW:AUTO Analyzer: NONE HP 8360 User’s...

Dblr Menu Function Group P O W E R Menu Map Description This accesses the doubler amp mode softkeys. These are applicable to instrument models with a doubler installed. The doubler has an integral amplifier whose operation is controlled by the instrument firmware. Its use depends on the frequency of...

All Programming Codes SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE See Also (MOD), also see “Modulation” and “Pulse”. Delete Menu Function Group FREQUENCY, POWER Menu Map Description In the menu structure there are two occurrences of this It leads to the delete choices for both the frequency list menu and the power fl...

Delete All Description Programming Codes See Also In the menu structure there are two occurrences of this One occurs in the frequency list menu. The other occurs in the powerflatness menu. In the both applications, this lets you delete all entries in the array with one keystroke. S C P I : N O N E ,...

Delta Marker Delete Undef Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also P O W E R 5 This occurs in the power flatness menu. It lets you delete only those points that are undefined. Undefined correction values arenoted by the display as Undefined. SCPI: NONE, see Fltness Menu Analyze...

Delta Marker Programming Codes SCPI: MARKer[n]:DELTa? <num> Analyzer: function on, function off See Also “Marker Operation” in Chapter 1. “Programming Typical Measurements” in Chapter 1. Delta Mkr Ref Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also M A R K E R 3 This displays th...

Status HP 8360 User’s Handbook Description This causes the status of various features to be displayed. For example, this is what the synthesizer displays as its status after a factory preset: RF AM=Off ALC=On Pwr Swp=Off FM=Off UsrCorr=Off SwpMode=Swept Altn=Off SwpTrig=Auto AutoCal=None This key is...

S t a t u s Table D-l. Mnemonics used to Indicate Status (continued) Function Mnemonic Flatness On/Off S t a r t S w e e p T r i g g e r Power Slope Rf Slope Power Sweep Pwr Swp Sweep Mode Peak RF Always AM BW Cal Always Cal Always State OffO n A u t o m a t i c HP-IBExternal OffO n OffOn R a m pSte...

Doubler Amp Mode Off Programming Codes POWer:AMPLifier:STATE:AUTO POWer:AMPLifier:STATE:AUTO? Analyzer: NONE See Also Menu Doubler Amp Mode Off Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook P O W E R 5 This is applicable to instrument models with a doubler in...

Doubler Amp Mode On Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also P O W E R 5 This is applicable to instrument models with a doubler installed. The doubler has an integral amplifier whose operation iscontrolled by the instrument firmware. This turns off the automatic mode of operati...

Enter Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see Menu Analyzer: NONE See Also Menu “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. Enter Freq Function Group P O W E R Menu Map Description This lets you enter a frequency point into the flatness correction array. When the Power Menu is selected, Enter Freq ...

Enter List Description This lets you enter a dwell time for a frequency point in the frequency list array. A frequency point must be entered before a dwell value can be accepted, otherwise the following error message appears: ERROR: Must first enter a List Frequency. The rotary knob and the up/down ...

Enter List Offset Function Group F R E Q U E N C Y Menu Map Description This lets you enter an offset value for a frequency in the frequency list. A frequency point must be entered before a powervalue can be accepted, otherwise the following error message appears:. ERROR: Must first enter Frequency....

Ext Det Cal Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also ENTRY NONE This lets you turn off (blank) the active entry area and disable the ARROW keys, rotary knob, and entry keys. When any function key (hard or soft) is pressed, the active entry area is reactivated. The yellow LED, E...

Fault Menu Function Group SERVICE Menu Map Description This accesses the fault information softkeys. Use this if a fault is indicated on the message line. Fault Info 1 Indicates the latched status of PEAK, TRACK, RAMP, SPAN, and ADC. Fault Info 2 Indicates the latched status of EEROM, PWRON, CALCO, ...

Fault Info 2 Programming Codes Fault Menu. Analyzer: NONE See Also Fault Menu Fault Info 2 Function Group SERVICE Menu Map Description This displays the latched status of the following fault messages. EEROM FAIL Indicates that the EEROM (electrically erasable read only memory) has failed to store da...

Info 2 Programming Codes SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE See Also Fault Menu Fault Info 3 Function Group SERVICE Menu Map Description This displays the latched status of the following fault messages. CALYO FAIL Indicates that the YO adjusted at power-on or atpreset is unable to calibrate. Initiate a full ...

accessible over HP-IB. To load correction arrays over HP-IB, thecorrection arrays must be created in the controlling program andthen downloaded to the synthesizer. The corresponding SCPI array creation and control commands are given after the description of this feature. The HP 8360 Series Synthesiz...

Coupling List Menu “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. “Programming Typical Measurements” in Chapter 1. Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also P O W E R 5 This applies flatness correction to the synthesizer RF output. If no array has been created, pressing this...

Coupling Programming Codes SCPI: FM:FILTer:HPASs <num> sets the AC bandwidth to 100 for any value 1 and sets the AC bandwidth to 20 Hz for any value 1 Analyzer: NONE [MOD], also see “FM” and “Modulation”. FM Coupling DC Function Group Menu Map Description This (Option 002 only) lets you set th...

FM Menu Function Group (MOD) Menu Map Description This (Option 002 only) accesses the frequency modulation softkeys. These engage external and internal frequency modulation. They allow you to define the coupling, waveform, rate, and deviation of the internal FM. FM Ext FM Int I n t e r n a l F M R a...

FM On/Off Int Function Group Menu Map Description This (Option 002 only) activates the internal frequency modulation mode. No external source is needed. When internal FM is in effect, the parameters are controlled by the following soft keys: I n t e r n a l F M R a t e I n t e r n a l F M D e v i a ...

FREQUENCY Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see listed above. Analyzer: NONE See Also listed above. “Optimizing Synthesizer Performance” in Chapter 1. Freq Follow Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see Fltness Menu Analyzer: NONE See Also Fltness Menu “Optimizing Synthesiz...

FREQUENCY Freq Offset List Menu Sets the frequency offset value and applies it to all frequency parameters. Displays the frequency list create/editsoftkeys. Step Swp Menu Reveals the stepped frequency sweep editsoft keys. Size CW Sets the frequency step size in the CW frequency mode. Up/Down Size Sw...

Freq Offset The factory preset value is 1. An asterisk next to the key labelindicates that this feature is active. Programming Codes FREQuency:MULTiplier FREQuency:MULTiplier:STATe <num> will be rounded to the nearest integer. Analyzer: SHFA See Also FREQUENCY (MENU), Freq Freq Offset Function...

Cal Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also USER CAL 9 This initiates a full synthesizer user calibration. The calibration performed is instrument state dependent. For example, ifthe synthesizer is in ramp sweep mode, a sweep span calibration and an auto track is done. If the ...

HP-IB Address To set the synthesizer’s HP-IB address, refer to “Address” in this manual. HP-IB Menu Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map 8 Description This reveals the in the HP-IB control menu. HP 8360 User’s Handbook Adrs Menu Reveals the that allow HP-IB addresses to be changed. Programming Language Se...

See Also CONNECTORS, HP-IB “Getting Started Programming” Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360 User’s Handbook

Internal AM Depth Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook (MOD) 4 This (Option 002 only) lets you set the AM depth for internally-generated AM. Use the numeric entry keys, arrow keys,or rotary knob to change the value of the depth. The synthesizeraccept...

Internal AM Waveform Sine Internal AM Waveform Ramp Function Group Menu Map Description This (Option 002 only) lets you set the AM waveform to ramp for internally-generated AM. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. The factory preset default is sine wave. Programmi...

Internal Rate Internal FM Deviation Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also 4 This (Option 002 only) lets you set the FM deviation for internally-generated FM. Use the numeric entry keys, arrow keys, or rotary knob to change the value of the deviation. The synthesizeraccepts v...

Internal FM Waveform Square Internal FM Waveform Sine Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also 4 This (Option 002 only) lets you set the FM waveform to sine wave for internally-generated FM. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. Sine wave is t...

Internal Pulse Generator Period I n t e r n a l P u l s e M o d e G a t e Turns on the internal pulse mode during thepositive cycle of the externally generated pulse. Internal Pulse Mode Trigger Triggers on the leading edge of the external pulse input. Programming Codes SCPI: NONE, see the individua...

Internal Pulse Mode Gate Programming Codes SCPI: PULM:INTernal:WIDTh <num>[time Analyzer: NONE S e e A l s o a so see “Pulse” and “Modulation”, Internal Pulse Mode Auto Function Group Menu Map Description This (Option 002 only) is the default mode of generating internal pulses. It is not synch...

Leveling Mode f Function Group ALC Menu Map Description This lets you open the ALC loop. Direct and separate control of the linear modulator circuit (LVL DAC) and attenuator (ATN) is possible (see Figure A-l). The power level must be set using an external indicator (power meter/sensor). If the power...

Leveling Leveling Point Function Group Menu Map 1 Description Programming Codes See Also ALC This lets you set the synthesizer to accept an external feedback connection from a negative-output diode detector to level power. The EXT ALC BNC is the input connection for the required signal. An asterisk ...

M Sweep Function Group M A R K E R Menu Map Description This lets you set the synthesizer to start sweeping at the frequency of marker 1 (Ml), and stop sweeping at the frequency of marker 2 must have a higher frequency value than Ml. If Sweep is activated when is at a lower frequency than Ml, the va...

the and keys. Frequencies in the manual sweep mode are synthesized, just as they are in CW mode. There are two major differences between manual sweep and a sweepgenerated by activating the CW function and rotating the rotary knob or pressing the ARROW keys. 1. The sweep output voltage ramp is 0 to V...

Marker Ml Function Group M A R K E R Menu Map Description The softkeyslabeled Marker Ml through Marker function identically. The turns the marker off/on. When an asterisk appears next to the key label, it indicates that the marker is on, but not necessarily active. A marker is only active when it is...

Marker Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also M A R K E R 3 See MARKER Ml uency] suffix] or Analyzer: function on, MO function off. Markers, Sweep , Menu , “Marker Operation,” in Chapter 1.“Programming Typical Measurements,” in Chapter 1. Marker Function Group M A R K E R Men...

Measure Markers All Off Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also M A R K E R 3 This lets you turn all the markers off. The frequency value given to the markers remains in memory and will be recalled when the marker are pressed again. Markers , , and Sweep are not affected by tu...

Measure Corr Current Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also P O W E R 3 This lets you enable the synthesizer to act as a controller to command an HP power meter to measure a single flatness correction value at the current flatness array frequency. SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE Fl...

Meter Adrs Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map Description In cases where the synthesizer is capable of acting as a controller to an HP power meter, this enables you to set the programming address of the power meter. The address value canbe set from 0 to 30, with the factory default address set at 13. Th...

On/Off FM Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also (MOD) 4 This (Option 002 only) lets you output the generated frequency modulation waveforms to the rear panel AM/FM OUTPUT connector. When scaled exponentially at 10 the maximum output voltage is offset to 0 V and the minimum v...

Amplitude Modulation Amplitude modulation can be accepted from an external source atthe AM connector or can be internally generated by synthesizers with Option 002. The damage level of the AM input is V DC. The input impedance of the AM connector is A jumper on the ALC board allows you to change the...

Amplitude Modulation Uncoupled mode can also be used for the following: n To increase the available AM depth if you are modulating near the minimum power range of the ALC loop. n To offset the power sweep range. n To reduce AM noise by operating at a higher ALC level. AM Rate The maximum AM rate ava...

Amplitude Modulation ALC loop open, the minimum level is limited by the modulator’srange to approximately -50 out I - - - - - - Figure Power Accuracy Over the AM Dynamic Range Calibrating the Linear Modulator The AM bandwidth calibration feature calibrates the linear modulator gain at the current CW...

FM Modulation FM Modulation Frequency modulation can be accepted from an external source atthe FM connector or can be internally generated by synthesizerswith Option 002. The damage level of the FM input is V DC. The input impedance is set to A jumper on the All FM Driver board allows you to change ...

FM Modulation The FM rate can be decreased as long as the FM deviation remains less than n x 5 x FM rate and less than 8 MHz. Figure FM Deviation and Rate Limits If the FM deviation is set greater than the 8 MHz limit, it mustbe decreased for specified performance. An message is displayed on the mes...

Pulse Modulation Pulse Modulation Pulse modulation can be accepted from an external source at the PULSE connector or can be internally generated. The damage levels of the PULSE input are and -5 V DC. The input impedance is A function generator must be capable of driving TTL levels into a load. With ...

Pulse Modulation Leveling Narrow Pulses For narrow pulses of less than 1 width, either use search leveling mode or use unleveled operation. (If you do not, you will see theoutput level continue to rise as the synthesizer tries to correct for theoff portion of the cycle.) In search leveling mode, the...

Pulse Modulation Video Feedt hrough Video feedthrough is a video signal at the modulation rate that issuperimposed on the RF envelope (see Figure If large enough, video feedthrough can disturb mixer balance, amplifier bias, crystaldetector output, etc. Because it is low frequency energy, it candistu...

Module Menu Function Group Menu Map Description This accesses the source module selection softkeys. Millimeter-wave source modules can be connected to the synthesizer source module interface connectors (there is one each on the front and rear panels). These give you the option of letting the synthes...

Module Select Function Group POWER and FREQUENCY Menu Map 2 and 5 Description This command sets the automatic selection of the millimeter source module interface connector. The synthesizer looks at both front andrear connectors and determines the type of source module (if any) connected. If a source...

Select Rear Function Group POWER and FREQUENCY Menu Map 2 and 5 Description This command causes the synthesizer to examine only the rear panel source module interface connector to determine the type of source module (if any) connected. The instrument frequencylimits and multiplier are altered accord...

P Peak RF Always Function Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map Description This appears in two locations: the POWER Tracking and the USER CAL Tracking Menu. The operation is the same in both locations. This causes the synthesizer, when in CW or manual-sweep output mode, to align the output filter (SYTM) s...

Peak RF Once Function Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map Description This appears in two locations: the POWER Tracking Menu and the USER CAL Tracking . The operation is the same in both locations. This causes an instantaneous, one-time execution of the peaking function when the synthesizer is in the CW ...

LEVEL ) INT : x . x x . In Normal, Uncoupled Attenuator, the ( POWER LEVEL ) key controls the Level and Level Control (see Figure A-l) within the ALC level range to -20 The attenuator is uncoupled from the ALC system and is controlled separately with the S e t k e y . When you press ( POWER LEVEL ),...

MTR: x.xx . In Normal, Module, the ( POWER LEVEL ) key controls the output power of the synthesizer as compared to the feedback voltage from a millimeter-wave source module. The attenuator (if present) isautomatically uncoupled from the ALC system and the ( POWER LEVEL key controls the Level DAC and...

POWER Function Group P O W E R Menu Map Description This accesses the power function softkeys. Menu Accesses the in the flatness correction menu. Power Offset Changes the displayed power to include an offset, but does not change the output power of the synthesizer. Power Slope Activates the linear, ...

Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also INSTRUMENT STATE NONE This (green) causes the synthesizer to perform a short version of self-test, and initializes the synthesizer to a standard starting configuration. Two states can be defined for the standardconfiguration: Factory or ...

Factory Preset Mode Factory Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYSTEM 8 This sets the standard starting configuration of the synthesizer when the key is pressed, as set by the manufacturer. An asterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. The follo...

Preset Mode User Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map Description This sets the standard starting configuration of the synthesizer when the (PRESET) key is pressed, as set by the user. You can define any starting conditions: Set up the synthesizer with theconditions you want, then select Preset Mode User ...

Function Group MENU SELECT Menu Map NONE Description This lets you view previous menus. All menus visited from the last preset are remembered and displayed in a “last-visited-first-seen” order. Refer to Figure P-l, and follow the arrow paths as indicated. SOME OTHER PREVIOUS MENU 0 0 AREA 0 Figure P...

Pt Trig Function Group F R E Q U E N C Y Menu Map Description This accesses the list mode point trigger softkeys. List Pt Trig Auto Automatically steps the synthesizerto next point in the frequency list. List Mode Pt Trig Bus Steps the synthesizer to the next point in the frequency list when an HP-I...

Pulse Delay Programming Codes SCPI: PULM:INTernal:DELay <num>[time Analyzer: NONE S e e A l s o M O D a so see “Pulse” and “Modulation”. Pulse Delay Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook 4 This (Option 002 only) lets you set a value for the inte...

Pulse Menu Function Group (MOD) Menu Map Description This description is for the Pulse Menu for synthesizers without Option 002. For the Option 002 Pulse Menu go to the “Pulse Menu” heading that follows this one. This reveals the pulse parameter softkeys. Pulse Period Sets the internal pulse generat...

Menu Map Description This description is for the Pulse Menu for synthesizers with Option 002. For the standard 002 Pulse Menu go to the “Pulse Menu” heading that precedes this one. This accesses the pulse modulation softkeys. These engage external, internal, and scalar pulse modulation. They allow y...

Pulse Period Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also (MOD) 4 This lets you set a value for the internal pulse generator’s pulse period. The range of acceptable values is from 2 to 65.5 ms. The factory preset value is 2 ms. When this feature is active, its current value is disp...

Pulse Rise Pulse Rise Time Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MODULATION 4 This lets you set the pulse rise time to depend on the state of the synthesizer pulse scalar function. If pulse scalar is on, rise time is set to slow. Conversely if pulse scalar is off, then the r...

Pulse Rise Time Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also MODULATION 4 This lets you set the synthesizer to apply a slow rise pulse filter to both internal and external pulse waveforms. This results in pulses having approximately 2 rise/fall times. An asterisk next to the key la...

Pm Range Pwr Mtr Range Function Group Menu Map Description This lets you specify a range of operation (from to -60 for an external power meter, when a power meter is used to level power externally. The factory preset value is0 The value specified for Mtr Range directly affects the power level range ...

R Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYSTEM 8 This retrieves a front panel setting that was previously stored in a SAVE register (1 through 8). SCPI: *RCL <num> The above is an IEEE 488.2 common command. Analyzer: where n= a numeric value from 0 to 9. (SAVE), SCPI C...

Ref MHz Freq Standard None Sets the synthesizer to free-run operation, where no frequency standard is used. Programming Codes SCPI: ROSCillator:SOURce Analyzer: NONE See Also listed above. ( R F O N / O F F ) Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also ROTARY KNOB Function Group M...

S Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook SYSTEM 8 This allows up to eight different front panel settings to be stored in memory registers 1 through 8. Synthesizer settings can then be recalled with the key. A memory register can be alternated with the ...

Conformance Information SCPI Conformance Information The HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers conform to the 1990.0version of SCPI. The following are the SCPI confirmed commands implemented by the HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers: n n :AM n n :FM n HP 8360 User’s Handbook Operating and Programming...

COMMAND SUMMARY *OPT? This returns a string identifying any device options. The instrument state is recalled from the specified memory register.The value range is from 0 to 8. l The synthesizer is set to a predefined condition as follows: AM:DEPTH value is 50% AM value is 1 AM:MODE AM:SOURce AM:STAT...

l DIAGnostics:INSTrument:PRINter:ADDRess l DIAGnostics:INSTrument:PRINter:ADDRess? Sets the HP-IB address of the printer to use during some of the calibration procedures when the synthesizer assumes HP-IB control. *RST and power on do not effect this command. The default is 1. The default value is s...

HP 8360 User’s Handbook <manual entry point> a string response that identifies the paragraph number in the HP 8360 Assembly-Level Repair Manual to begin the troubleshooting procedure. l DIAGnostics:TEST:CONTinue Causes the execution to continue when paused for raw data examination. Does nothin...

COMMAND SUMMARY positions to the bandwidth, < 20 Hz and > 100 but any numeric is accepted. The value is compared to 1 and the correct position is determined (> 1 sets the position to 100 and 1 sets the position to 20 Hz). After the value is 100 l suffix] l FM:INTernal:FREQuency? Sets and qu...

COMMAND SUMMARY The synthesizer uses “bumping” to move unspecified frequencyparameters, but if the final value of any of the frequency headers isthe result of bumping, then an error is generated since the user is not getting what was specified. This means, to guarantee sequence independence requires...

l ion : Queries the status of any modulation. If any of the modulation states are on, then it returns a 1, otherwise it returns a 0. Power Subsystem Any place where is accepted as a suffix, any level suffix is accepted also. In the absence of a suffix, the units are assumed to be as set by the UNIT ...

COMMAND SUMMARY the sweep mode then the output level is controlled by the start,stop, center and span functions. If in the fixed power mode then the output is controlled by the POW command. The *RST value is l POWer:OFFSet l POWer:OFFSet? Sets and queries the power offset. This function changes mapp...

COMMAND SUMMARY FREQ:MODE Affect on Slope CW or LIST Rotates around 0 Hz. or Rotates around the start frequency. S T E P The *RST value is 0. l POWer:SLOPe:STATe ON|OFF|l|O l POWer:SLOPe:STATe? Sets and queries the power slope state. *RST value is 0. l POWer:SPAN l POWer : SPAN? The coupling equatio...

COMMAND SUMMARY analogous to those for frequency sweep. Power sweep is allowed to benegative, unlike frequency sweeps. value is 0 l PULM:EXTernal:DELay suffix] l PULM:EXTernal:DELay? Sets and queries the value of pulse delay from the time the external pulse signal arrives to when the video pulse is ...

COMMAND SUMMARY Pulse Subsystem Since frequency and period are inversely related, if both are sent in the same message, only the last one is applied. If the command and either the or command are sent in the same message, they must be accepted without error if the resulting pulse is possible. l PULSe...

l Queries the Data Questionable Event Register. This is a destructive read. l STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition l Sets and queries the Negative Filter for the Data Questionable Status Register. The STAT US : value is 0. l STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition l STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition? Sets and quer...

l suffix] l Sets and queries the amount of time in seconds that the synthesizerstays (dwell) at each step after reporting a source settled and pulsing the Trigger Out line low. This one value is used at each step when in the SWE:TRIG:SOUR IMM modeofa stepped sweep. Setting SWEep:DWELL OFF. *RST 100 ...

If you change step size then the number of points will be changedto span/step and a Parameter Bumped execution error is reported. If span or points are changed then STEP= SPAN/POINTS. The step sweep command creates a coupling with sweeptime also. If points is changed through this coupling and is ON ...

COMMAND SUMMARY HP 8360 User’s Handbook is not affected by *RST. When you change the value from ON to OFF, everything except calibration data is initialized or destroyed. In particular, data in instrument state and all save/recall registers are destroyed. l SYSTem:VERSion? This query returns a forma...

STATUS REGISTER STRUCTURE STA N DARD OPERATION STATUS GRO U P DATA QUESTIONABLE STATUS GROUP NOTE: HP 8360 User’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference

Security Menu Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map Description This accesses the security function softkeys. D i s p l a y Turns off the synthesizer’s data display, active entry, and message line areas. Clear Memory Writes alternating ones and zeros over all synthesizer state functions and save/recall reg...

S I N G L E Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also S W E E P 7 This selects single sweep mode, aborts any sweep in progress and initiates a single sweep at a rate determined by the sweep time function. If you press (SINGLE) in the middle of a continuous sweep, the sweep isabo...

Start Trigger Bus Start Sweep Trigger Auto Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Start Sweep Trigger Bus Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also S W E E P 7 When this is selected, the synthesizer automatically triggers a sweep. This is the fastest way ...

Step Control Master S C R L A R S L R V E S Y N T H E S I Z E R S Y N T H E S I Z E R Figure S-l. Connections Required for a Two-Tone Scalar Network Analyzer Measurement System 1. Designate one synthesizer as the master, the other as the slave. 2. Make the connections. 3. To avoid synchronization pr...

Step Control Slave Function Group F R E Q U E N C Y Menu Map Description This lets you designate the synthesizer as the slave in a dual synthesizer measurement system. A dual synthesizer system (two-tone measurement system) facilitates accurate devicecharacterizations by providing one reference for ...

Step Points Programming Codes SWEep:CONTrol:STATe SWEep:CONTrol:TYPE Analyzer: NONE See Also Step Control Master, Step Menu Step Dwell Function Group F R E Q U E N C Y Menu Map Description This lets you set dwell times for points in the stepped frequency mode of sweep operation. The dwell time for p...

Points Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also 2 This lets you define the number of step points in a stepped frequency sweep. The number of points in a stepped sweep can range from 2 to 801. Step Size and Step Points are dependent variables. If you know how many steps are desired in a given ...

Step Swp Step Swp Menu Function Group F R E Q U E N C Y Menu Map Description This reveals the stepped Dwell Coupled Step Control Master Step Control Slave Step Dwell Step Points Step Size Step Swp Pt Trig Auto Step Swp Pt Trig Bus Step Swp Pt Trig Ext frequency sweep entry menu. Couples the dwell ti...

S t e p S w p P t Trig Auto Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also S w p Trig Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also F R E Q U E N C Y 2 When this is selected, the synthesizer automatically steps to the next point in the stepped frequency sweep until a...

See Also (CENTER), FREQUENCY (MENU), “CW Operation Start/Stop Frequency Sweep,” in Chapter 1.“Programming Typical Measurements,” in Chapter 1. SWEEP Function Group S W E E P Menu Map Description This accesses the sweep menu softkeys. Manual Sweep Activates manual sweep mode. Depending on what parame...

Mode Ramp Programming Codes SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE See Also listed above. “Programming Typical Measurements,” in Chapter 1. Sweep Mode List Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also S W E E P 7 This activates the step frequency list mode. To use this type of sweep, a frequenc...

Sweep Mode Programming Codes FREQuency:MODE SWEep[:FREQ uency]:GENeration Analyzer: NONE See Also CONNECTORS, Manual Sweep,(SINGLE), “Programming Typical Measurements,” in Chapter 1. Sweep Mode Step Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also S W E E P 7 This activates the stepped...

Swp Span Cal Always Function Group USER CAL Menu Map Description This causes a sweep span calibration each time the frequency span is changed. An asterisk next to the key label indicates this feature is active. Programming Codes SCPI: CALibration:SPAN:AUTO Analyzer: NONE See Also Freq Cal Menu “Usin...

Function Group S W E E P Menu Map Description This lets you set a sweep time for frequency sweeps or power sweeps. The sweep time range is 10 ms to but the fastest sweep time is constrained by the frequency span. The fastest possible sweep can be determined automatically: 1. Press SWEEP (MENU), this...

SYSTEM [MENU) C l e a r Activates the USER-DEFINED and lets you delete a single key within that menu. Clear Activates the USER-DEFINED and clears keys in that menu. Programming Codes SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE See Also listed above, CONNECTORS, USER-DEFINED Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360...

Freq Std Auto Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also SYSTEM 8 This sets the synthesizer to choose its frequency standard automatically. If an external standard is connected to the 10 MHzREF INPUT BNC, then it is chosen as the reference. If no externalstandard is connected, th...

10 Freq Std Programming Codes SCPI: Analyzer: NONE See Also Ref Osc Menu Freq Std Intrnl Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map Description This sets the synthesizer to select the internal 10 MHz signal as the frequency reference. If the internal signal is disconnected or not working properly, UNLOCK appear...

Delay Tracking Menu Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also POWER, USER CAL 5, In the menu structure there are two occurrences of this One occurs in the POWER the other occurs in the USER CAL (MENU). Both operate the same way. These access the tracking menu. A u t o T r a c k ...

Delay Programming Codes SCPI: TRIGger:ODELay <num>[time suffix] Analyzer: NONE See Also Start Sweep Trigger Auto, Start Sweep Trigger Bus, Start Sweep Trigger Ext Operating and Programming Reference HP 8360 User’s Handbook

Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also P O W E R 5 This uncouples the attenuator (if there is one) from the ALC system. It allows independent control of attenuator settings. Anasterisk next to the key label indicates that this feature is active. To set the attenuator after it...

Power Function Group P O W E R Menu Map Description This activates the power step size function. It can be set from 0.01 to 20 In this mode, power is stepped by the up/down arrow keys. An asterisk next to the key label indicates this feature is active. Programming Codes rement] or POWer:STEP:AUTO An...

Programming Codes SCPI: FREQuency:STEP[:INCR] <num>[freq suffix] or Analyzer: SF or SHCF <num> See Also Manual Sweep, Sweep Mode Step, Size Swept Size Swept Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also HP 8360 User’s Handbook F R E Q U E N C Y 2 This sets the frequency ...

Clear Programming Codes SCPI: NONE Analyzer: NONE A l s o (PRIOR), , Clear Clear Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map Description This lets you recall the user defined menu and remove a single that appears in that menu. 1. Select The user defined menu appears in the label area. The active entry area displ...

Zoom Function Group F R E Q U E N C Y Menu Map Description This activates the CF/Span sweep mode (zoom). In this mode, span is controlled by the up/down arrow keys. Center frequency is controlled by the rotary knob or the numeric entry keys. The left and right arrows control the resolution with whic...

ERROR MESSAGES Introduction This section lists the error messages that may be displayed by the front panel or transmitted by the synthesizer over the interfacebus. Each error message is accompanied by an explanation, and suggestions are provided to help solve the problem. Where applicable, reference...

OPTION NOT INSTALLED. The language selected and the corresponding firmware/hardware necessary to run that language is not present in the synthesizer. See “INSTALLATION” forinformation on language selection. DISPLAY IS NOT RESPONDING: Can appear on the front panel emulator if the internal processor c...

TRACE EXCEPTION: This can only be caused by an internal processor error. Refer to the “OPERATOR’S CHECK” chapter for instructions on contacting a qualified service technician. EXCEPTION: This can only be caused by an internal processor error. Refer to the “OPERATOR’S CHECK” chapter for instructions ...

Specifications This section lists the specifications for the HP 8360 Synthesized Sweepers. In a effort to improve these synthesized sweepers, Hewlett-Packard has made changes to this product which are identified with changes in the serial number prefix. To check if your synthesized sweeper specifica...

Frequency Range HP 10 MHz to 20 HP 2 to 20 HP 10 MHz to 20 High Power HP 2 to 20 High Power HP 10 MHz to 26.5 HP 10 MHz to 40 HP 10 MHz to 50 Resolution Standard: 1 Option 008: 1 Hz Frequency Bands (for CW signals) Band Frequency Range 0 10 MHz to < 2 1 2 to < 7 2 7 to < 13.5 3 13.5 to <...

Synthesized Step Accuracy: Same as time base Sweep Minimum Step Size: Same as frequency resolution Number of Points: 2 to 801 Switching Time: Same as CW Dwell Time: 100 to 3.2 Synthesized List Mode Accuracy: Same as time base Minimum Step Size: Same as frequency resolution Number of Points: 1 to 801...

RF Output Output Power M a x i m u m S t a n d a r d O p t i o n 0 0 6 H P H P H P H P Output Frequencies < 20 Output Frequencies 20 H P Output Frequencies < 26.5 Output Frequencies > 26.5 H P Output Frequencies < 26.5 Output Frequencies 26.5 and < 40 Output Frequencies 40 With attenu...

Accuracy Specifications apply in CW, step, list, manual sweep, and ramp sweep modes of operation. Frequency Power 2.0 > 2.0 and 20 > 2.0 and 4 0 40 > -10 -60 < -60 Flatness Specifications apply in CW, step, list, manual sweep, and ramp sweep modes of operation. Power $10 -10 -60 -60 Freq...

Analog Power Sweep Range: -20 to maximum available power, can be offset using step attenuator. External Leveling R a n g e At External HP Detector: -36 to At External Leveling Input: -200 to -0.5 volts Source Match Typical HP Power Flatness 4.1 -0.2 0.01 26.5 Frequency 5 0 Bandwidth External Detecto...

T y p i c a l A L C L i n e a r i t y - 1 0 0 A L C Spectral Purity Specifications apply in CW, step, list, and manual sweep modes of operation. Spurious Signals Harmonics O u t p u t H P H P H P H P H P F r e q u e n c i e s H P H P < 2.2 Standard - 3 0 - 3 0 -307 -307 Option 006 -307 -307 -307 ...

-20 -30 -40 -50 -70 -80 -90 -100 Typical HP Harmonics Subharmonics -20 -30-40-50 -70-80 -90 -100 Carrier Frequency Typical HP Harmonics 7 13.5 2 0 Carrier Frequency Non-Harmonically Related O u t p u t F r e q u e n c i e s : < 2.0 - 6 0 2.0 and < 20 - 6 0 20 and 26.5 - 5 8 > 40 - 5 4 > ...

Power-Line Related (< 300 Hz offset carrier) 10 MHz to < 7 - 5 5 7 to < 13.5 - 4 9 13.5 to 20 - 4 5 > 20 to < 26.5 - 4 3 26.5 to < 38 - 3 9 38 to 50 - 3 7 Single-Sideband Phase Noise Offset from Carrier Band(s) 100 Hz 100 10 MHz to < 7 - 7 0 - 7 8 - 8 6 - 1 0 7 7 to < 13.5 - ...

Modulation Pulse P u l s e m o d u l a t i o n s p e c i f i c a t i o n s a p p l y f o r o u t p u t f r e q u e n c i e s 4 0 0 M H z a n d a b o v e . On/Off Rise/Fall TimesMinimum Width Internally LeveledSearch Mode Output Frequencies < 2.0 Output Frequencies 2.0 ALC Off Mode Output Frequenc...

Internal Pulse Generator Width Range: 1 to 65 ms Period Range: 2 to 65 ms Resolution: 1 AM and Scan Bandwidth (3 30% depth, modulation peaks 3 below maximum rated power):DC to 100 (typically DC to 300 Modulation Depth (ALC levels noted, can be offset using step attenuator) Normal Mode: -20 to 1 belo...

v Vmarker 1 = V m o r k e r 2 = = F M Locked Mode Maximum Deviation: MHz Rates (3 bandwidth, 500 deviation): 100 to 8 MHz Maximum Modulation Index (deviation/rate): n x 5 Unlocked Mode Maximum Deviation At rates 100 Hz: MHz At rates > 100 Hz: MHz Rates (3 bandwidth, 500 deviation): DC to 8 MHz Se...

Internal Modulation Generator Option 002 AM, FM Pulse Modulation Meter Internal Waveforms: sine, square, triangle, ramp, noise Rate Range Sine: 1 Hz to 1 MHzSquare, triangle, ramp: 1 Hz to 100 Resolution: 1 Hz Depth, deviation Range: same as base instrumentResolution: 0.1%Accuracy: same as base inst...

General Environmental Warm-Up Time Power Requirements Weight Dimensions Adapters Supplied Operating Temperature Range: 0 to EMC: Within limits of VDE Level B, FTZ and Part 7 Operation: Requires 30 minute warm-up from cold start at 0 to Internal temperature equilibrium reached over 2 hour warm-up at ...

INSTALLATION This chapter provides installation instructions for the HP 8360series synthesized sweeper and its accessories. It also provides information about initial inspection, damage claims, preparation foruse, packaging, storage, and shipment. CAUTION This product is designed for use in Installa...

Equipment Supplied All HP 8360 series synthesizers are sent from the factory with the following basic accessories: n Rack handles (mounted) n Power cord n Software package n A set of manuals The following adapters are also shipped with the synthesizers: HP HP HP HP HP Type-N to 3.5 (F) 1250-1745 3.5...

Preparation for Use Power Requirements Line Voltage and Fuse Selection The HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers require a power source of o or 48 to 66 Hz, single-phase. Power consumption is 400 VA maximum (30 VA in standby). The synthesizer is provided with a voltage selector (located on the rear pa...

Language Selection You can operate the synthesizer using one of three external interface languages: SCPI, Analyzer language, or CIIL (Option 700). How to View or Change a Language Selection from the Front Panel Note To set a programming language from the front panel, the instrument language on the r...

H P - I B LANG ADDRESS Figure 3-2. Rear Panel HP-IB Switch HP-IB Address In certain applications, the synthesizer acts as a controller for a Selection power meter and a printer. Because of this, the address menuprovides access not only to the synthesizer’s HP-IB address, but alsoto the address at wh...

How to View or Change an HP-IB address from the Front Panel Note To set an HP-IB address from the front panel, the instrumentaddress on the rear panel HP-IB switch (Figure 3-2) must be set to 31 (all 1. Press SYSTEM Select HP-IB Menu Adrs The synthesizer displays the three address softkeys: 8360 Met...

Rack Mount Slide Kit Option 806 synthesizers are supplied with rack mount slides and the (Option 806) necessary hardware to install them on the synthesizer. The followingtable itemizes the parts in this kit. Table 3-3. Rack Mount Slide Kit Contents Quantity Description Rack Mount Kit (Includes the f...

Rack Flange Kit for Option 908 synthesizers are supplied with rack flanges and the Synthesizers with necessary hardware to install them on the synthesizer after removing Handles Removed the instrument handles. The following table itemizes the parts in this (Option 908) Table 3-4. Rack Flange Kit for...

Installation Procedure 1. Refer to Figure 3-5. Remove handle trim strips. 2. Remove the four screws on each side that attach the handles to the instrument; remove the handles. 3. Using the screws provided, attach the rack mount flanges to the synthesizer. 4. Remove the bottom and back feet and the t...

Rack Flange Kit for Option 913 synthesizers are supplied with rack flanges and the Synthesizers with necessary hardware to install them on the synthesizer without Handles Attached removing the instrument handles. The following table itemizes the (Option 913) parts in this kit. Table 3-5. Rack Flange...

Environment The synthesizer may be stored or shipped within the following limits: Temperature - 4 0 ” t o Humidity 5% to 95% relative at 0” to Altitude Up to 15240 meters. Pressure approximately 50,000 feet. The synthesizer should be protected from sudden temperature fluctuations that can cause cond...

Manual Operation Compatibility The HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers are designed to be, in all but very few cases, a complete feature of the HP synthesized sweepers. The most notable omissions are that theHP 8360 series does not accept: n line triggers (ie 50 or 60 Hz line frequency) n an externa...

System Connections The HP 8510 Network Analyzer The HP 8360 series synthesizer is compatible with any HP 8510 network analyzer with firmware revision 4.0 or higher. To upgrade firmware for an existing HP 8510, an HP Revision 4.0 Upgrade Kit or an HP Revision 5.0 Upgrade Kit is required. HP 8510 revi...

Remote Operation Language Compatibility The HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers support three HP-IBprogramming languages; network analyzer language, SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments), and M.A.T.E. CIIL language (Option 700). Network Analyzer Language HP 8360 series network analyz...

Features not available in one of the language modes is marked by a horizontal line in the corresponding column. In the interest of brevity all SCPI commands have been listed in their most concise form.For a complete and comprehensive listing of the synthesizer SCPIcommands refer to “SCPI Command Sum...

Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison (continued) Description HP-IB only functions Output status byte Status byte mask Extended status byte mask Clear status byte Output learn string Mode string Advance to next bandcross Display updating Activate fast mode Enable front panel knob Increment freq...

OPERATOR’S CHECK and ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers. The local operator’s check (front panel use) allows the operator to make a quick check of the main synthesizer functions p...

Main Check 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 . Press [SERVICE). Select . Check that all tests performed pass. Press If the display indicates a user preset was performed, select Factory Preset . Verify that the green SWEEP LED is blinking, the amber RF ON/OFF LED is on, and the red INSTR CHECK LED is off. P r e...

Routine maintenance consists of replacing a defective line fuse,cleaning the air filter, cleaning the cabinet, and cleaning the display.These items are discussed in the following paragraphs. Table 4-1. Fuse Part Numbers WARNING How to Replace the Line Fuse For continued protection against fire hazar...

How to Clean the Fan The cooling fan located on the rear panel has a thin foam filter. How Filter often the filter must be cleaned depends on the environment in whichthe synthesizer operates. As the filter collects dust, the fan speed increases to maintain airflow (as the fan speed increases, so doe...

How to Clean the Clean the cabinet using a damp cloth only. Cabinet How to Clean the The display of the synthesizer is protected by a plastic display filter. Display Filter To clean the display filter, use mild soap or detergent and water, or a commercial window cleaner (ammonia does not hurt the pl...

Instrument History This manual documents the current production versions of the “standalone” HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers which include the HP HP HP and HP As future versions of these instrument models are developed, thismanual is modified to apply to those instruments. Information provided i...

Pulse Pulse modulation specifications apply for output frequencies 400 M H z a n d a b o v e . On/Off Rise/Fall Times Minimum Width Internally LeveledSearch Mode Output Frequencies < 2.0 Output Frequencies 2.0 ALC Off Mode Output Frequencies < 2.0 Output Frequencies 2.0 Minimum Repetition Freq...

R a n g e HP to 26.5 1 0 t o 4 0 1 0 MHz t o 50 Resolution standard: Option 1 Hz Bands HP Frequency Range n 0 1 0 MHz t o 1 1 2 3 to 1 2 7 t o 2 3 13.5 to 2 0 3 4 to 4 5 25.5 to 6 6 32 to 6 HP Band Frequency Range n 0 1 0 M H z to 1 1 2 to Gtiz 1 2 7 to 2 3 13.5 to 3 4 to 4 5 26.5 to 6 6 33.4 to 6 7...

Swept Mode HP Upper Frequencies 20 Sweep Widths of width 0.1% of width HP n x 10 0.1% of sweep width time base Sweep 0.1% of sweep width Upper Frequencies 0.1% of sweep width Sweep 10 to rate RF Output Maximum Standard option . HP + 10 + 17 + 10 Output + 10 . . option 0.02 Time (without attenuator c...

Typical Maximum Available Power 2 5 2 0 $ 1 5 10 5 I I I I I 0.01 13.5 20 26.5 Accuracy 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 1 0.9 0.9 s 23 apply 15 to temperature range and are degraded 0.3 outside of that HP 8380 User’s Handbook Change A

Analog Power Leveling Flatness 1 0 . 5 0.7 ' 1 . 3 t l . O source Match Typical HP Power 28.5 Range: to maximum available power, can be offset attenuator. At at 5-12 Change A HP 8360 User’s Handbook

T ALC Spectral Purity cations apply in CW, Step, List, and Manual Sweep Modes of operation. spurious GM -35 -30 -356 -25 s 1.8 -50 -25 -50 -50 -45 -20 -20 HP Harmonics and Subharmonics 7 13.5 HP 8360 User’s Handbook Change A 5-13

HP Harmonics 0.01 2 3 7 13.5 2 0 Subharmonics None None None -50 -50 -50 -50 -40 -40 -35 Related c 23 -60 -50 -80 -54 2 2.3 and 20 -80 -80 -80 -80 -80 -58 -54 Power-Line Related -52 Bands 0.1: -43 c a r r i e r Single-Sideband Phase Noise -70 -78 -88 -107 -64 -72 -80 -60 -68 -76 4 -68 - 6 5 5.6 -54 ...

Residual FM Modulation Pulse P h a s e N o i s e C a r r i e r ) 1 1 1 From Carrier 1 Pulse modulation apply for output 400 and above. 80 Rise/Fall Tii Minimum Width GM Minimum Repetition Frequency 10 DC D C leveled leveled typical typical 2 % 2 % 5 % 0.3% 2 % 15%. 10%. HP 8360 User’s Handbook Chang...

Pulse Minimum - - 50 10 Hz D C leveled 0.5. 2 % 5 % 0.3% 15%. typical Pulse Generator 1 9 5-16 Change A HP 8360 User’s Handbook

F M Maximum Deviation: Modulation Index n x Mode sensitivity 100 1 or 10 Modulations independent of AM and pulse modulation. InternalModulation option 002 A M , sine. square, Rate deviation same as base instrument 0.1% same as base instrument delay Meter range 5-18 Change A HP 8360 User’s Handbook

G e n e r a l Range: 0 to C EMC: Within limits of VDE B, and Part 7 Warm-Up Time 30 minute from cold start at 0 to C Internal reached aver 2 hour warm-up at stable ambient Reference:. time base is kept at operating with the instrument connected to AC Instruments AC power for more than 24 hours 30 da...

Inputs Outputs RF output Nominal output inpedance ohms mm male on 20 and 26.5 models, for negative external defector or power meter Nominal input impedance kohms, damage volts. RF Output female, Pulse signal turns RF When using the standard internal pulse a connector Nominal input 50 ohms, damage le...

control signal to S-parameter Test D-submilliature rearpanel.) only) Outputs the pulse modulation waveform that is supplied to the modulator. This can be either the generated pulse modulation signal. female, panel.) Pulse Sync Gut only) Outputs a 50 wide pulse synchronized to the leading edge of the...

Index 1 2 3 8 A 10 MHz frequency standard chosen automatically, T-l10 MHz frequency standard external, T-l10 MHz frequency standard internal, 10 MHz frequency standard none chosen, 10 MHz reference functions, R-l10 MHz reference input connector, 10 MHz reference output connector, 1601 point flatness...