HP E4443A, E4448A, E4446A, E4440A Read the Warranty, Service Options, Calling Agilent Technologies

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In Case of Difficulty

Before Calling Agilent Technologies

Read the Warranty

The warranty for your analyzer is in the front of your Specifications Guide. Please read it and become familiar with its terms.

If your analyzer is covered by a separate maintenance agreement, please be familiar with its terms.

Service Options

Agilent Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your analyzer after the warranty has expired. Call your Agilent Technologies office for full details.

If you want to service the analyzer yourself after the warranty expires, you can purchase the service documentation that provides all necessary test and maintenance information.

You can order the service documentation, Option 0BW (assembly level troubleshooting and adjustment software) through your Agilent Technologies office.

Calling Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete support for your analyzer. To obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts, contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office listed in Table 6-2.on page 75. In any correspondence or telephone conversations, refer to your analyzer by its product number, full serial number, and firmware revision.

Press System, More (1 of 3), Show System, and the product number, serial number, and firmware revision information will be displayed on your analyzer screen. A serial number label is also attached to the rear panel of the analyzer.

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Contents Getting Started Guide Additional Information Contents Case of Difficulty Installation and Setup Agilent Technologies Performance Spectrum Analyzer PSA Description AccessoriesInitial Inspection Standard Documentation SetIf There Is a Problem Power Requirements AC Power Cord Description SpecificationsAC Power Cords Battery Information Turning on the Analyzer for the First Time Information ScreenWhy Aren’t All the Personality Options Loaded in Memory? Using an External ReferenceFirmware Revision TIPRunning Internal Alignments Manually Performing an AlignmentPrinter Models Printer Setup and OperationEquipment Interconnection and Setup Testing Printer OperationAdditional Information about ESD Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeTest Equipment and ESD Safety Information Front and Rear Panel Features Name Front-Panel Connectors and KeysFront Panel Overview Description Name Display Annotations Description Associated Function KeysTrigger & sweep modes Trace modes Phase noise optimizationa Rear-Panel Features Always turn off power before plugging in keyboard Key Overview Key Overview Front and Rear Panel Symbols Front and Rear Panel Symbols Making a Basic Measurement Basic Assumption Entering Data Using the Front PanelUsing Menu Keys Knob Arrow Keys Numeric Keypad Unit Softkeys Enter KeyDisabling User Preset Presetting the Spectrum AnalyzerCreating a User Preset Viewing a Signal Setting Reference Level and Center Frequency10 MHz Internal Reference Signal and Associated Spectrum Setting Frequency SpanReading Frequency & Amplitude Changing Reference LevelA Marker on the 10 MHz Peak Improving Frequency Accuracy Valid Marker Count RangeIncreasing Marker Frequency Accuracy Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files Viewing Catalogs and Saving Files File Menu Functions Locating and viewing files in the catalogCatalog Menu Creating a directory Set up the analyzer trace Saving a FileViewing Traces 1 Save the file Viewing Traces 1, 2,Saving a File Loading a file File LoadedVerifying Trace Renaming a File Renaming a FileCopying a File Put a formatted floppy in the a driveDeleting a File Using the Alpha Editor Using the Alpha Editor Options and Accessories Options see Ordering Options and AccessoriesAccessories see Options Option Name Description Number124 ANE BAB Name Description UK6Accessories HP/Agilent 11970 Series Harmonic Mixers Gpib CableUSB/GPIB Cable RF and Transient Limiters Static Safe AccessoriesHP/Agilent 11974 Series Preselected Millimeter Mixers Case of Difficulty Personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers Types of Spectrum Analyzer Messages Types of MessagesBefore Calling Agilent Technologies Check the BasicsReference, 10 MHz to select On Calling Agilent Technologies Read the WarrantyService Options Europe Australia United States Latin America New ZealandCanada Japan Asia Pacific Original Packaging Returning an Analyzer for ServiceService Tag Other PackagingReturning an Analyzer for Service Returning an Analyzer for Service Index NumericsIndex-80

E4443A, E4448A, E4445A, E4446A, E4440A specifications

The HP E4440A, E4446A, E4445A, E4448A, and E4443A are high-performance spectrum analyzers designed to meet the testing and measurement needs of engineers and technicians in various industries. These models offer a combination of advanced technologies and features that enhance their functionality and usability.

Starting with the HP E4440A, this spectrum analyzer is well-known for its wide frequency range and excellent resolution bandwidth, making it ideal for characterizing RF signals. It is capable of analyzing signals from 9 kHz up to 1.5 GHz, providing a comprehensive tool for capturing a wide spectrum of frequencies. The E4440A features a sophisticated built-in signal analysis capability, including demodulation and specialized measurement functions that assist in the evaluation of complex signals.

The E4446A elevates performance further with a frequency range extending up to 6 GHz. This model includes advanced phase noise measurement capabilities, which are crucial for testing communication systems and ensuring signal integrity. Its large color display coupled with a user-friendly interface allows for easy navigation through various measurement settings.

For deeper insights into signal behavior, the HP E4445A stands out with its ability to perform real-time spectrum analysis. This feature allows engineers to capture transient signals and analyze them effectively, which is essential in modern RF design and troubleshooting. The E4445A also supports a range of modulation analysis tools enabling comprehensive testing of communication systems.

Meanwhile, the E4448A is recognized for its high dynamic range and low noise floor. These characteristics are essential for analyzing weak signals in the presence of stronger ones. Its enhanced sensitivity allows engineers to detect signals buried in noise, which is vital for applications such as spectrum monitoring and interference analysis.

Finally, the HP E4443A is tailored for more specialized applications, featuring a frequency range up to 3 GHz. It incorporates advanced digital signal processing techniques that facilitate accurate measurements even in challenging environments. Its portability and robust design make it a preferred choice for field applications, allowing users to perform spectrum analysis where needed.

In summary, the HP E4440A, E4446A, E4445A, E4448A, and E4443A spectrum analyzers offer a rich set of features and technologies that cater to the evolving demands of RF engineers. With their superior performance characteristics, they serve as invaluable tools across a variety of testing and measurement applications in the telecommunications and electronics sectors.
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