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User’s Guide11974 Series Preselected Millimeter MixersManufacturing Part Number: 11974-90012Supersedes 11974-90010Printed in USAOctober 2003© Copyrigh

10 Chapter 1 General Information11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers OverviewGeneral Information11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers Overv

100 Chapter 4 Performance TestsPerformance Test ProceduresPerformance TestsPerformance Test Procedures Each performance test is contained in a single

Chapter 4 101Performance TestsPerformance Test ProceduresPerformance TestsTable 4-1 Recommended Test Equipment for 11974A Instrument Critical Specific

102 Chapter 4 Performance TestsPerformance Test ProceduresPerformance TestsTable 4-2 Recommended Test Equipment for 11974Q Instrument Critical Specifi

Chapter 4 103Performance TestsPerformance Test ProceduresPerformance TestsTable 4-3 Recommended Test Equipment for 11974U Instrument Critical Specific

104 Chapter 4 Performance TestsPerformance Test ProceduresPerformance TestsTable 4-4 Recommended Test Equipment for 11974V Instrument Critical Specifi

Chapter 4 105Performance TestsPerformance Test ProceduresPerformance TestsTable 4-5 Recommended Accessories for All Bands Accessory Critical Specifica

106 Chapter 4 Performance TestsPerformance Test ProceduresPerformance TestsFigure 4-1 Performance Tests Setup

Chapter 4 107Performance TestsFrequency Tracking Calibration with an 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerPerformance TestsFrequency Tracking Calibration with an 85

108 Chapter 4 Performance TestsFrequency Tracking Calibration with an 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerPerformance Tests7. Set the spectrum analyzer center freq

Chapter 4 109Performance Tests1. Conversion LossPerformance Tests1. Conversion Loss Description The conversion loss is checked at a nominal local-osci

Chapter 1 11General Information11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers OverviewGeneral InformationOptions Available Accessories Supplied The follow

110 Chapter 4 Performance Tests1. Conversion LossPerformance TestsCAUTION Turn off the ac power on the 8349B Amplifier prior to connecting or disconne

Chapter 4 111Performance Tests1. Conversion LossPerformance Tests15.Set the spectrum analyzer controls as follows:SHIFT, 5, MHz, 0, and dB (sets exter

112 Chapter 4 Performance Tests1. Conversion LossPerformance Tests20.Calculate the conversion loss (CL) of the 11974 with the equations given below.If

Chapter 4 113Performance Tests1. Conversion LossPerformance Tests24.On the spectrum analyzer, press MARKER PEAK SEARCH and PRESEL PEAK.25.Repeat step

114 Chapter 4 Performance Tests2. Image Rejection TestPerformance Tests2. Image Rejection Test Description The image rejection is checked at an LO pow

Chapter 4 115Performance Tests2. Image Rejection TestPerformance TestsCAUTION Turn off the ac power on the 8349B prior to connecting or disconnecting

116 Chapter 4 Performance Tests2. Image Rejection TestPerformance Tests14.Set the spectrum analyzer reference level by pressing REFERENCE LEVEL and en

Chapter 4 117Performance Tests2. Image Rejection TestPerformance Tests24.Repeat step 16 through step 23 until data has been recorded for the appropria

118 Chapter 4 Performance Tests3. Multiple Response Rejection TestPerformance Tests3. Multiple Response Rejection Test Description The multiple respon

Chapter 4 119Performance Tests3. Multiple Response Rejection TestPerformance TestsCAUTION When you are using an 11975A Amplifier with an 11974, you mu

12 Chapter 1 General InformationSerial Numbers Covered by This ManualGeneral InformationSerial Numbers Covered by This Manual This manual applies to 1

120 Chapter 4 Performance Tests3. Multiple Response Rejection TestPerformance Tests11.Set the spectrum analyzer to the appropriate millimeter band by

Chapter 4 121Performance Tests3. Multiple Response Rejection TestPerformance Tests19.On the spectrum analyzer, press CENTER FREQUENCY and tune to a mu

122 Chapter 4 Performance Tests3. Multiple Response Rejection TestPerformance Tests26.On the spectrum analyzer, press CENTER FREQUENCY and tune to the

Chapter 4 123Performance Tests3. Multiple Response Rejection TestPerformance Tests36.Record the multiple response rejection in Table 4-9 on page 144 a

124 Chapter 4 Performance Tests3. Multiple Response Rejection TestPerformance Tests44.On the spectrum analyzer, press CENTER FREQUENCY and tune to the

Chapter 4 125Performance Tests3. Multiple Response Rejection TestPerformance Tests54.Record the multiple response rejection in Table 4-9 on page 144 a

126 Chapter 4 Performance Tests4. Displayed Average Noise LevelPerformance Tests4. Displayed Average Noise Level Description The displayed average noi

Chapter 4 127Performance Tests4. Displayed Average Noise LevelPerformance TestsCAUTION Turn off the ac power on the 11974-60028 Preselector Power Supp

128 Chapter 4 Performance Tests4. Displayed Average Noise LevelPerformance Tests14.Record the following in Table 4-10 on page 146.Center FrequencyDisp

Chapter 4 129Performance Tests4. Displayed Average Noise LevelPerformance Tests27.On the spectrum analyzer, press SHIFT and SWEEP TIME to turn off the

Chapter 1 13General InformationCalibration CycleGeneral InformationCalibration Cycle Use the performance tests in Chapter 4 every 12 months to check t

130 Chapter 4 Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance Tests5. 3 dB Bandwidth Description The preselector peak digital-to-analog converter (DAC)

Chapter 4 131Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance Tests7. Enter the appropriate millimeter-wave source module frequency multiplication factor

132 Chapter 4 Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance Tests14.Set the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer by pressing CENTER FREQUENCY and

Chapter 4 133Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance Tests22.Calculate the 3 dB bandwidth at this frequency using the following equation:where n

134 Chapter 4 Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance Tests27.Set the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer by pressing CENTER FREQUENCY, th

Chapter 4 135Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance TestsTable 4-6 Performance Test Record Summary (1 of 2) for 11974A, Q, U, and VCalibration

136 Chapter 4 Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance TestsTable 4-6 Performance Test Record Summary (2 of 2) for 11974A Model 11974A Report No

Chapter 4 137Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance TestsTable 4-6 Performance Test Record Summary (2 of 2) for 11974Q Model 11974Q Report No.

138 Chapter 4 Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance TestsTable 4-6 Performance Test Record Summary (2 of 2) for 11974U Model 11974U Report No

Chapter 4 139Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance TestsTable 4-6 Performance Test Record Summary (2 of 2) for 11974V Model 11974V Report No.

14 Chapter 1 General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationSpecifications and Characteristics Table 1-1 lists the specificat

140 Chapter 4 Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance TestsTable 4-7 Conversion Loss Test Data (1 of 3)Model ____________________________ Report

Chapter 4 141Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance TestsTable 4-7 Conversion Loss Test Data (2 of 3)Model ___________________________ Report N

142 Chapter 4 Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance TestsTable 4-7 Conversion Loss Test Data (3 of 3)Model ____________________________ Report

Chapter 4 143Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance TestsTable 4-8 Image Rejection Test DataModel ___________________________ Report No. ______

144 Chapter 4 Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance TestsMinimum Image Rejection = ________________ dB 11974V (67–75 GHz):Minimum Image Rej

Chapter 4 145Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance Tests#8 _________________________ ___________________________Minimum Multiple Response Reje

146 Chapter 4 Performance Tests5. 3 dB BandwidthPerformance TestsModel ____________________________ Report No. ________________________________Serial

147Safety and Regulatory Information5 Safety and Regulatory Information

148 Chapter 5 Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety SymbolsSafety and Regulatory InformationSafety SymbolsThe following safety notes are used throug

Chapter 5 149Safety and Regulatory InformationGeneral Safety ConsiderationsSafety and Regulatory InformationGeneral Safety ConsiderationsWARNING Befor

Chapter 1 15General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationTable 1-1 11974 Specifications FREQUENCYFrequency Range(LO Harmoni

150 Chapter 5 Safety and Regulatory InformationGeneral Safety ConsiderationsSafety and Regulatory InformationWARNING If this product is not used as sp

Chapter 5 151Safety and Regulatory InformationGeneral Safety ConsiderationsSafety and Regulatory InformationCAUTION This product is designed for use i

152 Chapter 5 Safety and Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformitySafety and Regulatory InformationDeclaration of Conformity

IndexIndex 153IndexNumerics11974accessories, 11front-panel features, 50, 52power requirements, 33rear-panel features, 51remote location, 55serial num

154 Index IndexIndexfoam inserts, 42repackaging, 42repair tags, 42return to factory, 42specification tables, 14specifications, 14spectrum analyzer com

16 Chapter 1 General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationConversion LossRF to IF port (includes 1 m IF cable, part number

Chapter 1 17General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationMultiple Response a(Due to in-range applied signals mixing with LO

18 Chapter 1 General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationGENERAL SPECIFICATIONSEnvironmental Specifications Type tested to

Chapter 1 19General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationTable 1-2 11974 Characteristics Note: These are not specification

2 NoticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regar

20 Chapter 1 General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationAMPLITUDE MEASUREMENT RANGE (continued)IF Subharmonic ResponseInt

Chapter 1 21General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationINPUTS AND OUTPUTS (continued)IF OutputConnector TypeMatchBandwidt

22 Chapter 1 General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationGENERAL CHARACTERISTICSWeight 11974 Series 11974-60028 Preselecto

Chapter 1 23General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationFigure 1-3 11974A Minimum System Dynamic Range

24 Chapter 1 General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationFigure 1-4 11974Q Minimum System Dynamic Range

Chapter 1 25General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationFigure 1-5 11974U Minimum System Dynamic Range

26 Chapter 1 General InformationSpecifications and CharacteristicsGeneral InformationFigure 1-6 11974V Minimum System Dynamic Range

27Installation2 Installation

28 Chapter 2 InstallationWhat You’ll Find in This ChapterInstallationWhat You’ll Find in This Chapter This chapter describes how to set up an 11974 Se

Chapter 2 29InstallationSpectrum Analyzer CompatibilityInstallationSpectrum Analyzer Compatibility The 11974 Series mixers are compatible with the spe

3LIMITATION OF WARRANTYThe foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied

30 Chapter 2 InstallationSpectrum Analyzer CompatibilityInstallationPSA SERIES SPECTRUM ANALYZERNote: E4443A and E4445A do not support external mixing

Chapter 2 31InstallationInitial InspectionInstallationInitial Inspection Inspect the shipping container upon receipt. Retain it and the cushioning mat

32 Chapter 2 InstallationPreparing the 11974 for UseInstallationPreparing the 11974 for Use When installing equipment, ensure that the 11974-60028 Pow

Chapter 2 33InstallationPreparing the 11974 for UseInstallationPower Requirements The power requirements for the 11974 are listed below.WARNING This i

34 Chapter 2 InstallationPreparing the 11974 for UseInstallationFigure 2-1 Voltage Selection Switch and Line Fuse Locations Checking the Fuse The type

Chapter 2 35InstallationPreparing the 11974 for UseInstallationPower Cable The 11974-60028 Preselector Power Supply is equipped with a three-wire powe

36 Chapter 2 InstallationPreparing the 11974 for UseInstallationTable 2-3. Power Cables Plug Type aCable Part NumberPlug b DescriptionLength cm (in.)C

Chapter 2 37InstallationPreparing the 11974 for UseInstallation8120-29568120-2957Straight SR 107-2-D90°200 (78)200 (78)GrayGrayOption 912Denmark8120-4

38 Chapter 2 InstallationPreparing the 11974 for UseInstallationUsing a Conversion-Loss Data Disk with the ESA or PSA Series AnalyzersThe conversion-l

Chapter 2 39InstallationElectrostatic Discharge InformationInstallationElectrostatic Discharge Information Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or

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40 Chapter 2 InstallationElectrostatic Discharge InformationInstallationReducing ESD Damage The following are suggestions that may help reduce the amo

Chapter 2 41InstallationElectrostatic Discharge InformationInstallationStatic-Safe Accessories Table 2-4 Static-Safe Accessories Part Number Descripti

42 Chapter 2 InstallationReturning Equipment for ServiceInstallationReturning Equipment for Service Repackaging equipment requires original shipping c

Chapter 2 43InstallationReturning Equipment for ServiceInstallation3. Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon adhesive tape.4. Mark the

44 Chapter 2 InstallationReturning Equipment for ServiceInstallationFigure 2-4 Packaging Materials for 11974-60028 Power Supply Sales and Service Offi

Chapter 2 45InstallationReturning Equipment for ServiceInstallationTable 2-5. Contacting AgilentOnline assistance: www.agilent.com/find/assistUnited S

46 Chapter 2 InstallationReturning Equipment for ServiceInstallation

47Operation3 Operation

48 Chapter 3 OperationWhat You’ll Learn in this ChapterOperationWhat You’ll Learn in this Chapter This chapter introduces you to basic preselected ext

Chapter 3 49OperationWhat You’ll Learn in this ChapterOperationOperation for Each Spectrum AnalyzerBand Selection describes how to select the desired

Contents 51. General Information Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Chapter 3 Operation11974Q Front-Panel FeaturesOperation11974Q Front-Panel Features Figure 3-1. 11974Q Front Panel The front panel of an 11974 Serie

Chapter 3 51Operation11974Q Rear-Panel FeaturesOperation11974Q Rear-Panel Features Figure 3-2. 11974Q Rear Panel POWER SUPPLYreceives power from the 1

52 Chapter 3 Operation11974-60028 Front-Panel FeaturesOperation11974-60028 Front-Panel Features Figure 3-3. 11974-60028 Front Panel OUTPUT PRESELECTOR

Chapter 3 53OperationOperating PrecautionsOperationOperating Precautions CAUTION To avoid damaging your 11974 and to assure accurate measurements, be

54 Chapter 3 OperationOperating HintsOperationOperating Hints The following operating hints are provided for your convenience.Preventing Erroneous Pre

Chapter 3 55OperationOperating HintsOperationRemote Location of an 11974 In cases where the device-under-test (DUT) is farther away than the 1 meter L

56 Chapter 3 OperationOperating HintsOperationFigure 3-4. Setup Configuration for Remote Location of an 11974

Chapter 3 57OperationOperating HintsOperationRF Port Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) Effects As with most bandpass filters, the magnetically tunabl

58 Chapter 3 OperationUsing an 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerOperationUsing an 8566B Spectrum Analyzer Preliminary Operation Compatibility ReferenceRefer to

Chapter 3 59OperationUsing an 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerOperationFigure 3-5. 11974 Connections Using an 8566B Frequency Tracking CalibrationUse this proc

6 ContentsGeneral Descriptions of 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzer External-Mixing Functions . . .67Conversion Loss Versus Frequency Correction . . .

60 Chapter 3 OperationUsing an 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerOperation3. On the spectrum analyzer, set the preselector DAC to 32 (the center of its 0–63 rang

Chapter 3 61OperationUsing an 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerOperationOperation Band Selection1. If necessary, mate the 11974 to the spectrum analyzer being u

62 Chapter 3 OperationUsing an 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerOperationGeneral Descriptions of 8566B External-Mixing Functions NOTE SHIFT 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 MH

Chapter 3 63OperationUsing an 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzer with an 70907B, 70909A, or 70910AOperationUsing an 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzerwith an

64 Chapter 3 OperationUsing an 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzer with an 70907B, 70909A, or 70910AOperationFrequency Tracking CalibrationUse this proced

Chapter 3 65OperationUsing an 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzer with an 70907B, 70909A, or 70910AOperation6. To adjust the tracking between the 71000 an

66 Chapter 3 OperationUsing an 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzer with an 70907B, 70909A, or 70910AOperationOperation Band Selection1. If necessary, mate

Chapter 3 67OperationUsing an 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzer with an 70907B, 70909A, or 70910AOperationPreselector Peaking1. Place the active marker

68 Chapter 3 OperationUsing an 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzer with an 70907B, 70909A, or 70910AOperationF 24+ 90.0 to 140.0D 30+ 110.0 to 170.0G 36+

Chapter 3 69OperationUsing an 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzer with an 70907B, 70909A, or 70910AOperationConversion Loss Versus Frequency Correction Th

7General Information1 General Information

70 Chapter 3 OperationUsing an 71000 Series Spectrum Analyzer with an 70907B, 70909A, or 70910AOperationTo print out an existing AMPCOR table, use th

Chapter 3 71OperationUsing 8563A, 8561B, 8560A, or 8560 E/EC-Series Spectrum AnalyzersOperationUsing 8563A, 8561B, 8560A, or 8560 E/EC-Series Spectrum

72 Chapter 3 OperationUsing 8563A, 8561B, 8560A, or 8560 E/EC-Series Spectrum AnalyzersOperationFrequency Tracking CalibrationUse this procedure to al

Chapter 3 73OperationUsing 8563A, 8561B, 8560A, or 8560 E/EC-Series Spectrum AnalyzersOperation8. Set the spectrum analyzer center frequency by pressi

74 Chapter 3 OperationUsing 8563A, 8561B, 8560A, or 8560 E/EC-Series Spectrum AnalyzersOperation12.Change the spectrum analyzer center frequency to th

Chapter 3 75OperationUsing 8563A, 8561B, 8560A, or 8560 E/EC-Series Spectrum AnalyzersOperationAmplitude CalibrationEnter the conversion loss table at

76 Chapter 3 OperationUsing 8563A, 8561B, 8560A, or 8560 E/EC-Series Spectrum AnalyzersOperationGeneral Description of External-Mixing Functions NOTE

Chapter 3 77OperationUsing 8563A, 8561B, 8560A, or 8560 E/EC-Series Spectrum AnalyzersOperationNOTE The PRESEL PEAK softkey and its lower-level softke

78 Chapter 3 OperationUsing 8563A, 8561B, 8560A, or 8560 E/EC-Series Spectrum AnalyzersOperationPRESEL AUTO PK automatically peaks the preselector of

Chapter 3 79OperationUsing 8563A, 8561B, 8560A, or 8560 E/EC-Series Spectrum AnalyzersOperationMARKER NORMAL activates a single marker and places it a

8 Chapter 1 General InformationIntroductionGeneral InformationIntroduction The 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers Installation, Verification,

80 Chapter 3 OperationUsing an E4407B Spectrum Analyzer or 7405A EMC AnalyzerOperationUsing an E4407B Spectrum Analyzer or 7405A EMC AnalyzerPrelimina

Chapter 3 81OperationUsing an E4407B Spectrum Analyzer or 7405A EMC AnalyzerOperationFrequency Tracking Calibration This procedure is used to align t

82 Chapter 3 OperationUsing an E4407B Spectrum Analyzer or 7405A EMC AnalyzerOperationBand Selection 1. If necessary, configure the analyzer for pres

Chapter 3 83OperationUsing an E4407B Spectrum Analyzer or 7405A EMC AnalyzerOperation3. The full Q band display is shown in Figure 3-9.Figure 3-9.4. T

84 Chapter 3 OperationUsing an E4407B Spectrum Analyzer or 7405A EMC AnalyzerOperationManually Entering Conversion-Loss Data 1. Press AMPLITUDE Y Sca

Chapter 3 85OperationUsing a PSA Series Spectrum AnalyzerOperationUsing a PSA Series Spectrum AnalyzerPreliminary Operation Compatibility ReferenceRef

86 Chapter 3 OperationUsing a PSA Series Spectrum AnalyzerOperationFrequency Tracking Calibration This procedure is used to align the frequency of th

Chapter 3 87OperationUsing a PSA Series Spectrum AnalyzerOperation9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the green LEDs are lit at both frequencies without add

88 Chapter 3 OperationUsing a PSA Series Spectrum AnalyzerOperation3. The full Q band display is shown in Figure 3-12.Figure 3-12.4. To complete the a

Chapter 3 89OperationUsing a PSA Series Spectrum AnalyzerOperationManually Entering Conversion-Loss Data 1. Press AMPLITUDE Y Scale, More, Correction

Chapter 1 9General InformationWhat You’ll Find in this ChapterGeneral InformationWhat You’ll Find in this Chapter This chapter introduces you to the 1

90 Chapter 3 OperationUsing 8561A/62A/62B Spectrum AnalyzersOperationUsing 8561A/62A/62B Spectrum Analyzers Preliminary Operation NOTE For compatibili

Chapter 3 91OperationUsing 8561A/62A/62B Spectrum AnalyzersOperationFrequency Tracking CalibrationUse this procedure to align the frequency of the 119

92 Chapter 3 OperationUsing 8561A/62A/62B Spectrum AnalyzersOperation7. Change the spectrum analyzer center frequency to the value indicated below, th

Chapter 3 93OperationUsing 8561A/62A/62B Spectrum AnalyzersOperationAmplitude CalibrationEnter the conversion loss table at the preset frequencies fro

94 Chapter 3 OperationUsing 8561A/62A/62B Spectrum AnalyzersOperationSweep Time ConsiderationsFor optimum amplitude accuracy, the sweep rate must be l

Chapter 3 95OperationUsing 8561A/62A/62B Spectrum AnalyzersOperationTable 3-9. Flatness Points and Conversion Losses for Frequencies above 18 GHz Freq

96 Chapter 3 OperationUsing 8561A/62A/62B Spectrum AnalyzersOperation

97Performance Tests4 Performance Tests

98 Chapter 4 Performance TestsIntroductionPerformance TestsIntroduction This section contains instructions for testing the performance of the 11974 Se

Chapter 4 99Performance TestsTest Record SummaryPerformance TestsTest Record Summary The performance test record summary (Table 4-6 on page 135), whic