HP 8517B manual Instrument Firmware Compatibility, Source Firmware Revision Compatibility Matrix

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Getting Started

Instrument Firmware Compatibility

Instrument Firmware Compatibility

To use the HP 8517B test set at frequencies up to 50 GHz, use an

HP 83650B or HP 83651B source.

If your network analyzer or source do not meet the required frequency ranges for your measurement needs, you need to upgrade your system.

Please contact an HP Sales and Service representative for information. These offices are listed in “Service and Support” on page vi at the front of this manual

Table 1-3 Source Firmware Revision Compatibility Matrix

	Instrument Model			Compatible With HP	Compatible With
	Instrument Model	Compatible With Model:	Firmware Revision	8340 Series	HP 8350 Series
	Number and Name	Compatible With Model:	Firmware Revision	8340 Series	HP 8350 Series
	Number and Name			Sources?	Sources?
				Sources?	Sources?

	HP 8517B Test Set	HP 8510B Network Analyzer	B.06.00 and higher	Yes, up to the higher	Yes, up to the higher
		HP 8510C Network Analyzer	C.06.00 and higher	frequency limits.	frequency limits.

	HP 8517B,	HP 8510C Network Analyzer	7.0 or higher, only	Yes, up to the higher	No, not compatible
	Option 007 Test Set			frequency limits.

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Contents HP 8517B Parameter Test Set Restricted Rights Legend What You’ll Find in This Manual… Warranty Certification WarrantyAssistance Service and Support Safety and Regulatory Information Instrument MarkingsSafety Earth Ground Typeface Conventions ItalicsHP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual Contents Installation Specifications HP 8517B Test Set Replacement Procedures HP 8517B Replaceable Parts Contents-6HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual How to Use This Manual Getting StartedTest Set Description Test Set DescriptionOption 004, HP 8517B Test Set Block Diagram HP 8517B Test Set Options HP 8517B Options and DescriptionsHP 8517B Test Set Options Options HP 8517B Test Set Option DescriptionVerifying Test Set Operation Test Set Operation VerificationVerifying Test Set Operation Maintaining Measurement Accuracy Maintaining Measurement AccuracyInstruments Supported by This Manual Instruments Supported by This ManualInstrument Firmware Compatibility Source Firmware Revision Compatibility MatrixService and Support Options Available Service and Support OptionsService and Support Options Available Option DescriptionAccessories Accessories AvailableHP 8517B Test Set Accessories Available AccessoriesAccessory Model Number Contents or Description Critical Recommended Model Use Specifications Recommended Test EquipmentRecommended Test Equipment Recommended Test EquipmentOperating and Safety Precautions Safety PrecautionsMaximum Input Power Levels Operating and Safety Precautions14HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual 2Installation Initial Inspection Initial InspectionRF Source Cable, Bench-top Configuration Anti-rotation Clamps RF Source Cable, Rack ConfigurationInstalling the Test Set Into a System Rack Installing the Test Set on a BenchRecommended Static-Free Workstation Configuration Installing the Test Set Into a System RackConfiguring the Test Set in a System Configuring the Test Set in a SystemConnecting the System Cables Connection Instructions and Connector DescriptionsReplacing O-Rings in Anti-Rotation Clamps Packaging the Test Set Packaging the Test Set8HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual Front-Panel Features Front-Panel DescriptionRear-Panel Features Controlling Multiple Test Sets Active devices under testPort 1 Bias HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual Initialization at Power-Up Selecting a Test Set Multiple Test-Set ConnectionsSelecting a Test Set When Multiple Units are Configured With Switch #1 With Switch #2 New AddressMeasurement Calibration Measuring High-Power Devices with Option Changing Signal Path States After System Calibration Changing the Test Port AttenuatorsStoring Trace Memories Viewing Normalized Parameters Default to Memory Making Operational Checks Instrument State Local Auxiliary Menus SystemPerformance Verification Using Anti-Rotation Clamps Attach the first clampUsing a Torque Wrench Correctly Positioning the thumb-screwPositioning the connector Visually Aligning Clamp and Nut FlatsUsing Anti-Rotation Clamps Aligning the thumb-screwAttaching the second clamp HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual Mechanical Specifications Supplemental CharacteristicsHP 8510/HP 8517B Mechanical Specifications HP 8510/HP 8517B Supplemental Characteristics3HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual Troubleshooting the Test Set RF Source Power Theory of OperationTheory of Operation Theory of Operation LO Signal Control Troubleshooting Sequence Troubleshooting SequenceEquipment Needed But Not Supplied Equipment Required, But Not SuppliedEquipment Type HP Part Number Troubleshooting Procedures AssemblyPower Supply Voltages to A15 Power Supply Voltages to A27Power Supply Fuses and Test Points Instrument HP-IB Switch Setting Fuse LocationIf the Self-Test Fails to Run Properly Active LED LocationSelf-Test Indication LSN TLK SRQ REMUsing the Service Adapter Service Adapter ConnectionsService Adapter Conclusions HP 85102 is working properly. The problem isResults Observations Most likely in the source or the test set. Refer toIsolating Signal Path Problems Unratioed Power TestTesting Signal Paths Drive Port Testing Paths 5 Test switch to restore factory default conditions10 RF Path 1 and Path 2, HP 8517B Standard Test Set 11 RF Path 3 and Path 4, HP 8517B Standard Test Set 12 RF Path 5 and Path 6, HP 8517B Standard Test Set 13 RF Path 1 through Path 4, HP 8517B Option 007 Test Set 14 RF Signal for Path 1 through Path 4, HP 8517B Option 15 RF Path 5 and Path 6, HP 8517B Option Sample Diagnostics Test Results for Path 1 through PathMost Probable Failures B indicates Bad indicates Good 24HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual HP 8517B Test Set Replacement Procedures Performance Tests Adjustments ESD-Safe Workstation ConfigurationReplacement-Procedure Tools Needed Tools Used for Procedure HP Part NumberEquipment Needed But Not Supplied HP 8517B Major Assembly Location Diagram Assembly Replacement Procedures Initial Precautions Switch/Splitter ReplacementA18 Switch/Splitter Assembly A14, A10 to A13 Frequency Converter AssemblyRegulator Board Replacement Filter Capacitor Replacement A15 Regulator Board AssemblyC1 to C4 Filter Capacitors Mm Test Port Connectors Diagram of 2.4 mm Test Port ConnectorFan Assembly Replacement Power TransformerReplacement B1 Fan AssemblyThis procedure. Disconnect the ac power cord before starting Front Panel Interface Board Replacement Ring Replacement Anti-Rotation Clamp O-Ring ReplacementA1 Front Panel and Interface Board Assembly Bias Tees Replacement A7 and A9 Bias Tees Test Port AttenuatorA6 and A8 Test Port Couplers A16 or A17 Port AttenuatorsA22 Input Amplifier Assembly Input AmplifierBuffer Amplifier A23 to A26 Buffer AmplifiersPost Regulator Board Replacement A27 Post Regulator Board Assembly14HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual Introduction Rebuilt-Exchange AssembliesAssembly Fuse Switch Meter Electron Tube Recovery Diode, VaractorOrdering Information To Order Parts . . . . FastManufacturer Names and Addresses Standard Abbreviations Depletion Mode DecoderDegree Shaped holeMale, Maximum, Mega, Mi, Milli, Mode HardwareHexadecimal, Hexagon, Hexagonal HelicalOpt Optical, Option, Optional Picoampere, Power Amplifier Pad, Power DissipationMiniature MiterPico Farad, Power Factor Subminiature, A-Type Threaded ConnectorPackage PlasticSubminiature, B-Type Slip-on Connector Subminiature, C-Type Threaded ConnectorTeeth, temperature, Thickness, Time, Timed, Tooth, Typical Ambient Temperature, TantalumMultipliers, Abbreviation and Description Abbreviation Prefix MultiplePower Cable and Plug Part Numbers Instrument Fuses Fuse Name LocationPart number Low Cost Rebuilt-Exchange Procedure Hewlett-Packard pays postage on boxes mailed in the U.S.AMajor Assembly Reference Designator and Parts Information DescriptionMajor Assembly Locations in the Standard HP 8517B Test Set Cable Assembly AT1 to A10J2 Cable Assembly A8J3 to A11J2Cable Assembly A6J3 to A12J2 Cable Assembly A8J2 to A9J2Flexible Cable Assemblies in the Standard HP 8517B Test Set 18HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual Miscellaneous Parts, Front Panel HP 8517B Test Set 10 Test Port Connector Assembly Components 11 Miscellaneous Parts, Rear Panel HP 8517B Test Set Teflon Cable Sleeve Line Module Retainer ClipsWasher-LK Intl T 3/8 in 0.377-IN-ID Washer-LK Intl T 7/16 in 0.439-IN-IDDetailed Views of Hardware Stack-Ups 12 Miscellaneous Parts, Top Internal View 13 Miscellaneous Parts, Motherboard 2200-0107 Machine ScrewsC1 C4 0180-2671 Connector 5-PIN M Post Type Connector Post Type 0.100-PIN-SPCG 14-CONTConnector 5-PIN M Post Type J8 and J9 Connector-PC Edge 2-Rows XA5 XA6 to XA14 Not Assigned XA1514 Parts Unique to HP 8517B Option 001 Test Set Cable Assembly, A2J9 to J10A4 Cable Assembly, A2J6 to J10A2Cable Assembly, A2J12 to J10A3 Cable Assembly, A3J3 to J10A7Cable Assembly, A12J3 to Port 1 J13 Cable Assembly, A13J3 to Port 2J1415 Parts Unique to HP 8417B Option 002 Test Set Cable Assembly, AT7 to A9J1 Cable Assembly, A8J3 to A17J2Cable Assembly, A17J1 to A11J2 16 Parts Unique to HP 8517B Option 004 Test SetPost Regulator Board Assembly Beneath A22 Input Amplifier 17 Parts Unique to HP 8517B Option 007 Test Set08516-60021 DB Attenuators Input AmplifierHP Part Number Front Panel J7 to A22 Input AmplifierA22 Input Amplifier to A18J5 A6 Coupler to A2318 Parts Unique to Option 002 plus Option 19 Parts Unique to Option 004 plus Option 20 Instrument Chassis Replaceable Parts 36HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual Index HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual Index-1Index-2HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual