Agilent Technologies 85330A service manual Product Description, Triggering

General Information

Product Description

The Agilent 85330A multiple channel controller adds high-speed multiple-channel measurement capability to Agilent 8530A-based automated measurement systems, using high-isolation solid state microwave switch modules. The 85330A is a run time controller that orchestrates the sequencing and synchronizing of all the required functions for multiple-channel and multiple-frequency measurements, to allow very fast data acquisition speed and data throughput of the measurement system.

•Option 908 - Rack Mount Kit Without Handles

Multiple Channel Controller rack mount kit without handles. To obtain this item after receiving the 85330A, order part number 5062-3978.

•Option 913 - Rack Mount Kit With Handles

Multiple Channel Controller rack mount kit with handles. To obtain this item after receiving the 85330A, order part number 5062-3984.

•Option 910 - Additional Manual

This provides an additional manual. To obtain this item after receiving the 85330A, order part number 85330-90019.

In-depth Information Measurement Speed Advantages

The multiple channel controller, when used with the Autoranged Fast Data Acquisition mode, provides very fast measurement speeds. Even faster measurements can be made when the RF/LO sources are controlled using the direct TTL source control capabilities of the multiple channel controller.

Frequency states can be downloaded to the Agilent 8360 series of frequency synthesizers. The multiple channel controller sends TTL triggers to the sources (in two-source systems) at the appropriate time to change their frequency. This method maximizes the frequency agility of the system by allowing the sources to switch at their fastest rate.

Triggering

The 85330A receives triggers from the positioning system, and synchronizes the data acquisition to the positioning system. It also controls the triggering of the microwave receiver, and sequencing of the multiple channel data into the receiver.

Lowering the Workload on the Computer Controller

When using 85330A as the system controller, the demands of the computer are decreased during run-time. The computer is free to collect data from the receiver and perform data manipulation, display, and storage.

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