Agilent Technologies Operation Guide for E4446A Mixer with PSA Series Spectrum Analyzers

Operation

Using the Mixers with the E4440A, E4446A, or E4448A PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)

Using the Mixers with the E4440A, E4446A, or E4448A PSA Series Spectrum Analyzer (Option AYZ)

Be sure to refer to “Spectrum Analyzer Retrofit Requirements” on page 9 for instrument requirements for the PSA Series spectrum analyzers. The Agilent Technologies PSA Series spectrum analyzers contain an extensive menu of functions that help with millimeter measurements. The following examples explain how to connect external mixers to the spectrum analyzer, how to choose the band of interest, how to store and activate conversion-loss factors, and how to use the signal-identification functions.

Set up the equipment

1. Connect the signal source and harmonic mixer to the analyzer, as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-5 Harmonic Mixer Setup

Spectrum Analyzer

IF INPUT SMA Cable

1st LO OUTPUT

SMA Cable

IF

LO

Operation

	RF Input
SIGNAL	Agilent 11970 SERIES
SOURCE	HARMONIC MIXER

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NOTE	Agilent 5061-5458 SMA type cables should be used to connect the mixer IF
	and LO ports to the analyzer. Do not over-tighten the cables. The maximum
	torque should not exceed 112 N-cm (10 in-lb.)

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