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Agilent Technologies U3025AE10User’s GuideUse this manual with the following documents:PNA Series Network Analyzer On-line Help System and Application

4 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Network Analyzer RequirementNetwork Analyzer Requirement • All PNA, PNA-L Network Analyzers require Option 551, which adds N-P

User’s Guide 5 U3025AE10 Available OptionsAvailable OptionsTest Set OptionsThe U3025AE10 has two available test set options: Refer to “System Block Di

6 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Verifying the ShipmentVerifying the ShipmentInspect the shipping container. If the container or packing material is damaged, i

User’s Guide 7 U3025AE10 General SpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsSpecifications for the U3025AE10 Multiport Test Set (10 MHz to 50 GHz) are charac

8 User’s GuideU3025AE10 General SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements The environmental requirements of the PNA are listed in Table 3. Note that th

User’s Guide 9 U3025AE10 General SpecificationsDimensions and Space Requirements Standard installation of the U3025AE10 and PNA includes configuration

10 User’s GuideU3025AE10 General SpecificationsFrequency Range and Maximum Power LevelsThe U3025AE10 frequency range is 10 MHz to 50 GHz.CAUTION It is

User’s Guide 11 U3025AE10 General SpecificationsTable 7 Typical Reflection Tracking Loss1 21. Reflection tracking loss is generally source path loss

12 User’s GuideU3025AE10 General SpecificationsFront and Rear Panel FeaturesFigure 3 Front Panel (Multiport Test Set) Active LED• When the test set po

User’s Guide 13 U3025AE10 General SpecificationsAccess Ports – 2.4 mm (female)• SOURCE OUT• CPLR THRU• CPLR ARM• A IN – B INLine Switch – Standby

ii User’s Guide Warranty StatementTHE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FU

14 User’s GuideU3025AE10 General SpecificationsLine ModuleThe line fuse, as well as a spare, reside within the line module. Figure 5 illustrates where

User’s Guide 15 U3025AE10 System Setup E8363B/C, E8364B/C, or N5230A/CSystem Setup E8363B/C, E8364B/C, or N5230A/C WARNING The opening of covers or re

16 User’s GuideU3025AE10 System Setup E8363B/C, E8364B/C, or N5230A/C4. Place the network analyzer on top of the Test Set and ensure that the front fr

User’s Guide 17 U3025AE10 System Setup E8363B/C, E8364B/C, or N5230A/C12-Port RF Cable Connections Figure 10 on page 18 illustrates the setup configur

18 User’s GuideU3025AE10 System Setup E8363B/C, E8364B/C, or N5230A/CFigure 10 12-Port Setup Configuration 2. Connect the PNA Test Set I/O cable (8120

User’s Guide 19 U3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230AControlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230AThis section will describe how

20 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230AInstalling New FirmwareBefore installing new firmware into your PNA-L, you mus

User’s Guide 21 U3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230A4. Copy the following three mxcalfiles from D:\CALFILES to c:\Program Files\A

22 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230A12 Port System with E8363/4B or N5230AThe Option 551 must be installed for Mul

User’s Guide 23 U3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230AExternal Test Set Control FeatureTo verify that the network application has t

User’s Guide iiiSafety Notes The following safety notes are used throughout this document. Familiarize yourself with each of these notes and its mean

24 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230ATrace Measure S-ParameterS-Parameter selection can be accomplished using Trace

User’s Guide 25 U3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230AFigure 19 12-Port New Trace Measure (S88 - S12_12)Balanced Tab: Balanced Mea

26 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230AReceiver Tab: The S-Parameter measurements can be ratioed with selectable Den

User’s Guide 27 U3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230AN-Port Calibration with E8363/4B and N5230A It is recommended that you perfor

28 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4B and N5230A2. Continue following the Cal Wizard prompts. On the “Select Calibration Ports

User’s Guide 29 U3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4C and N5230CControlling the System with E8363/4C and N5230CThis section will describe how

30 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4C and N5230CPNA Multiport Mode with Option 551The PNA Multiport Mode selects the test set

User’s Guide 31 U3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4C and N5230CExternal Test Set Control FeatureTo verify that the network application has t

32 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4C and N5230CThe External Test Set Control-U3025AE10 also allows control of the DUT control

User’s Guide 33 U3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4C and N5230CTrace Measure S-ParameterS-Parameter selection can be accomplished using Resp

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34 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4C and N5230CFigure 32 12-Port New Trace Measure (S11 - S88)Figure 33 12-Port New Trace Mea

User’s Guide 35 U3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4C and N5230CBalanced Tab: Balanced Measurements can be configured by selecting the Balan

36 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4C and N5230CN-Port Calibration with E8363/4C and N5230C It is recommended that you perform

User’s Guide 37 U3025AE10 Controlling the System with E8363/4C and N5230C2. Continue following the Cal Wizard prompts. On the “Select Calibration Port

38 User’s GuideU3025AE10 DUT Control LinesDUT Control LinesThe 15 pin female D-Sub connector on the rear panel provides 8 latched data connections tha

User’s Guide 39 U3025AE10 DUT Control LinesNOTE All DUT control lines must be set with each command sent. Logic 0 = high Figure 38 DUT Control Line Pi

40 User’s GuideU3025AE10 DUT Control LinesSetting the Variable Source VoltageThe output voltage of pin 12 can be varied from +2 to +5 V. Perform the f

User’s Guide 41 U3025AE10 DUT Control LinesUsing an External Power SupplyFigure 39 illustrates an example of the connection between the DUT and the U3

42 User’s GuideU3025AE10 DUT Control LinesFigure 41 Block Diagram of DUT ControlTable 11 DUT Control Specifications Item SpecificationsConnector Shape

User’s Guide 43 U3025AE10 Operational CheckOperational CheckThis section provides the test calibration procedure to confirm the U3025AE10 and PNA oper

ContentsContents-1U3025AE10Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Operational CheckEquipment RequiredThe Agilent U3025AE10 requires that the user be familiar with the equipment and components

User’s Guide 45 U3025AE10 Operational CheckOperational Check Procedure with E8363/4B or N5230AThe sequence of this procedure is very important and mus

46 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Operational CheckFigure 42 Test Set to PNA Connections 11.Allow the ECal module, Test Set and PNA to warm up for a minimum of

User’s Guide 47 U3025AE10 Operational Check1-Port Calibration Procedure1. Connect the ECal or the mechanical cal kit to Port 1 or the port you are tes

48 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Operational Check4. In the “Electronic Calibration Step 1 of 1” window, press Measure.5. At the Calibration Completed prompt,

User’s Guide 49 U3025AE10 Operational CheckFigure 46 Calibration, Cal Set Viewer9. From the Cal Sets drop-down menu, select 999.x (the next sequential

50 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Operational Check10.Compare the Reflection Tracking (1,1) trace to the appropriate limits in Table 12 on page 43. This can be

User’s Guide 51 U3025AE10 Operational CheckOperational Check Procedure with E8363/4C and N5230C 1. Connect the Test Set to the 2-Port E8363/4C or N523

52 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Operational CheckOperational Check Procedure for E8363/4C and N5230C Systems 1. Connect the ECal or the mechanical cal kit

User’s Guide 53 U3025AE10 Operational Check5. At the Calibration Completed prompt, select Save As User Calset and type the name 999.1. Overwrite the C

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54 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Operational Check8. To launch the Cal Set Viewer toolbar. Select Response > CAL > Manage CALS > CAL Set Viewer. Figu

User’s Guide 55 U3025AE10 Operational CheckFigure 54 Reflection Tracking Trace (Port 1-2) 10.Compare the Reflection Tracking (1,1) trace to the approp

56 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Operational CheckTroubleshooting Operational Check Failures If your test results fail the Operational Check limits, verify fo

User’s Guide 57 U3025AE10 Theory of OperationTheory of Operation The following is a description of the operation of the U3025AE10. Reference the U3025

58 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Theory of OperationSystem Block DiagramsFigure 55 Standard Configuration

User’s Guide 59 U3025AE10 Service InformationService Information Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 65.WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside

60 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Safety and Regulatory InformationSafety and Regulatory InformationIntroductionReview this product and related documentation t

User’s Guide 61 U3025AE10 Safety and Regulatory InformationCompliance with German Noise Requirements This is to declare that this instrument is in con

62 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Safety and Regulatory InformationWarningsWARNING The WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, prac

User’s Guide 63 U3025AE10 Safety and Regulatory InformationCautionsCAUTION The CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating pro

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64 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Safety and Regulatory InformationInstrument MarkingsThe instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this sym

User’s Guide 65 U3025AE10 Contacting AgilentContacting Agilent Assistance with test and measurement needs, and information on finding a local Agilent

66 User’s GuideU3025AE10 Contacting Agilent

2 User’s GuideU3025AE10 IntroductionIntroductionThis document describes how to use the U3025AE10 Multiport Test Set with the Agilent E8363/4B/C 2-Port

User’s Guide 3 U3025AE10 DescriptionDescription The Agilent U3025AE10 is a 10-Port mechanical switching extension test set (10 MHz to 50 GHz). The 10-