Index

H

handle kit, rack mount and, 70, 71, 105 hard disk requirements, controller, 59 hardware setup, IC-CAP, 89, 96

I

IC-CAP software

adding components, 89, 96 adding interface, 96 changing SMU names, 96 configuring the interface, 89 DC characterization, 99 opening attenuator test model, 97

saving the hardware configuration, 100 setting network analyzer options, 97 starting the program, 89, 96

user’s guide, 89, 100 inspection

connector surfaces, 112 incoming shipment, 65, 68

installation procedure, 64 instrument markings, 5 integration

description, 22, 34, 48 diagram, system, 35, 49 interface setup, IC-CAP, 89 interference standards, 61

isolation calibration, 114

L

LAN/GPIB gateway configuration procedure, 89 default server address, 89 GPIB address, 56 overview, 57

LCR meter

functional verification, 100 functional verification procedure,

manual, 130 GPIB address, 56

options, setting in IC-CAP, 100 overview, 34 troubleshooting, 104

line power

activating system, 87 cables, 71 requirements

circuit sharing, 64 supply capability, 64

M

maintenance, connector, 112 manual part number, 71 markings, instrument, 5 measurement

accuracy, enhancing, 112 calibration, 115

description, 114 procedure, 115

DC characterization, using IC-CAP, 99 errors, correcting, 114 uncertainties

correcting, 115 reflection, 143 transmission, 144

model/part numbers, 69 mounting plates, probe station, 69

N

network analyzer calibration

cycle, 117 procedure, 98, 116

connections, system, 28, 36, 50, 52 functional verification procedure,

manual, 124 GPIB address, 56 options, setting IC-CAP, 97 overview, 20

specification summary, performance, 142 noise requirements, compliance with, 9

O

operating system requirements, controller, 59 output power, maximum, 142

P

panels feedthrough, 71 filler, 72

parameter analyzer calibration cycle, 117 functional verification procedure,

manual, 121 GPIB address, 56

parametric measurement solution calibration cycle, 117 connections, system, 28, 36, 50, 52 GPIB address, 56 specifications, 62

parts, replaceable list of, 69 ordering, 106

power, maximum output, 142

precision parametric measurement solution GPIB address, 56

procedures

activating system line power, 87 bias network connection, 80 calibration, measurement, 115 floating ground measurement, 78 functional verification

dynamic signal analyzer, 134

full system, 95 LCR meter, 130 network analyzer, 124 parameter analyzer, 121

installation, 64

LAN/GPIB interface configuration in IC-CAP, 89

removal and replacement, component, 105 safety precautions, 76

shipment reception, 65 site preparation, 64 troubleshooting, system, 104 unpacking shipment crate, 66 work surface installation, 74

R

rack

cabinet, 60, 71 mount kit, 70, 71, 105

rail kits, 71

RAM requirements, controller, 59 random measurement errors, 114 receiving checklist, 69

reflection uncertainty, network analyzer, 143 relative humidity requirements, 64 removal and replacement, component, 105 replaceable parts

list of, 69 ordering, 106

required tools

crate, unpacking shipment, 66 DC source/monitor functional

verification, 120 measurement calibration, 114 modeling system functional verification, 94 network analyzer functional verification, 124,

130, 134

work surface installation, 74 requirements

controller

pc, 59 UNIX, 59

system

electrical, 64 environmental, 64

requirements, safety, 5 results, interpreting, 99

RF subsystem. See network analyzer

S

safety precautions

floating-ground measurements, 78 general, 76

procedure, 76

requirements, 5 symbols, descriptions, 4

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Agilent Technologies 85225F manual Index, Procedure

85225F specifications

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