Agilent Technologies 11970-90031 manual Manufacturing Part Number, October

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User’s Guide

11970 SERIES

HARMONIC MIXERS

(K, A, Q, U, V, and W Models)

Manufacturing Part Number: 11970-90031

Supersedes 11970-90030

Printed in USA

October 2003

© Copyright 1992, 1999, 2001− 2003 Agilent Technologies, Inc.

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Contents October Manufacturing Part NumberCertification Limitation of Warranty Page Contents Service General Information Serial Numbers IntroductionSeries Harmonic Mixers Mixer Connection Kit, Option Waveguide Connector Screws Specifications11970 Series Specifications LO Harmonic Number LO Input Frequency Range Model RF Frequency Range 11970 Supplemental Characteristics Specifications Operation Introduction Operating PrecautionsMixer Connections Getting StartedGetting Started Viewing Data Loading DataHarmonic Mixer Setup Set up the equipmentManually Entering Conversion-Loss Data Amplitude CalibrationSignal Identification Chapter Spectrum Analyzer Amplitude Calibration Signal Identification AYZ External Mixer Setup Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum AnalyzersExternal Mixer Frequency Ranges Select the Frequency BandSelect the band of interest Save the average conversion-loss value10 Store and correct for conversion loss Signal Identification11 Signal Responses Produced by a 50 GHz Signal in U Band Identify signals with the frequency-shift method12 Response for Invalid Signals 14 SIG ID AT MKR Performed on an Image Signal Identify signals in wide frequency spans15 SIG ID AT MKR Performed on a True Signal Preliminary Operation Using the Mixers with MMS AnalyzersEquipment Connection Band Selection OperationAmplitude Calibration for a Single Frequency Band Harmonic Number N Frequency Range GHz External Mixing Bands and Associated Mixing HarmonicsSets which active input port will be selected when the Instr Frequency Ranges and Corresponding Harmonic Numbers Conversion Loss Versus Frequency Correction For further information, consult the Agilent 70900B 17External Mixer Connection Using the Mixers with the 8566B Spectrum AnalyzerAmplitude Calibration ProcedureSignal Identification 19 Sample Mixer Calibration Table Performance Tests Test Record Description Performance Test ProceduresRecommended Test Equipment for 11907K Recommended Test Equipment for 11970A Recommended Test Equipment for 11970Q Recommended Test Equipment for 11970U Recommended Test Equipment for Recommended Test Equipment for 11970W Conversion Loss and Frequency Response SpecificationsDescription 11970V 50.0 GHz 11970W 75.0 GHz For 11970V or W Then press Center Frequency Conversion Loss and Frequency Response Conversion Loss and Frequency Response Performance Test Setups 1 Performance Test Setups 2 Conversion Loss and Frequency Response Test Record Conversion Loss and Frequency Response Test Record Average Noise Level Test SpecificationAverage Noise Level Test For 11970V or W Average Noise Level Test Average Noise Level Average Noise Test RecordService Repairs MaintenanceReplaceable Parts Circuit Description11970 Series Mixer Schematic Diagram Part Number Description Accessories and Replaceable PartsEuropean Field Operations Agilent Technologies Sales and Service OfficesMaintenance