HP 8757C/E Scalar Network Analyzer | HP 8360 instruction

The HP 8757C/E Scalar Network Analyzer

The connections between the analyzer and the HP 8360 series are similar to the connections between the analyzer and the

HP 8340/8341. The HP 8360 series differs from the HP 8340/8341 in one connection only. It unnecessary to connect the modulator drive signal from the analyzer to the source. The HP 8360 series internally produces the 27.8 kHz modulated signal necessary for AC mode measurements on the analyzer. The connections from the HP 8360 series to the analyzer are:

nZ-AXIS BLANK/MKRS

nSWEEP OUTPUT

nSTOP SWEEP IN/OUT

nHP-IB Interface

Configure the general-purpose HP 8360 series to HP-IB address 19 and network analyzer language for operation with the analyzer. For information on selecting the instrument address and language refer to earlier paragraphs in this chapter.

The dedicated HP 8510 versions (HP 83621A, 83631A) of the HP 8360 series cannot be used with the HP 8757C/E.

The HP 83550 Series Millimeter-wave Source Modules

Refer to “Leveling with MM-wave Source Modules,” in Chapter 1 for information and examples.

The HP 89708 Noise Figure Meter

Connections from the HP 8360 series to the HP 8970B noise figure meter are identical to those used with the HP 8340/8341. Configure the HP 8360 series to an address corresponding to the source address of the HP 8970, typically HP-IB address 19, and network analyzer language.

3-22 INSTALLATION

Specifications

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HP 8360 HP 8757C/E Scalar Network Analyzer, HP 83550 Series Millimeter-wave Source Modules, HP 89708 Noise Figure Meter

Contents

User’s Handbook HP Part No Microfiche Part No Edition Restricted Rights Certification Warranty Assistance Safety Notes General Safety Considerations If this instrument is used in a manner not specified by Before switching on this instrument, make sure that the line Figure O-l. Typical Serial Number Label Vii Typeface Conventions Regulatory Information Manufacturer’s Declaration Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Address Instrument MarkingsA Xii Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices US Field Operations Contents Contents-2 User’s Handbook HP-IB Contents-3 Contents-4 User’s Contents-6 Delta Ma&e+ Contents-6 User’s Freq Mult Freq Offset Local Contents-8 User’s Marker Contents-9 Recall Contents-l User’s User Defined Menu ZeroFreq AM,FM Contents-13 Contents-14 User’s Contents-15 Figures Contents-16 ALC Tables What Is In This Chapter Getting Started Introduction l-1 Getting Started Introduction How To Use This ChapterEquipment Used In Examples Getting Started Basic l-3 Introducing HP 8360 Series Synthesized SweepersGetting Started Basic Display Area Figure l-2. Display Entry Area Getting Started Basic l-5 Start/Stop Frequency Sweep CW Operation Start/Stop Frequency SweepCW Operation CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency Sweep Center Frequency/Span Operation Center Frequency and Span Operation Getting Started Basic l-9 Power Level Sweep Time Operation Power Level Operation Power Level and Sweep Time Operation Getting Started Basic l-l Continuous, Single Manual Sweep Operation Continuous, Single, and Manual Sweep Operation Marker Operation Marker Operation Saving Recalling an Instrument State Saving and Recalling an Instrument State Getting Started Basic l-17 Power Sweep Power Slope Operation Power Sweep Operation Getting Started Basic l-19 Figure l-10. Power Sweep and Power Slope Operation Getting Started Advanced AdvancedTable l-l. Keys Under Discussion in This Section Advanced Table l-l Keys Under Discussion in This Section Externally Leveling the Synthesizer 12 shows the input power versus output voltage Hint 10 mV Detector Input POWER, dBm 60 dBV External Leveling Used With the Optional Step Attenuator Leveling with Power Meters Getting Started Advanced l-27 Leveling with MM-wave Source Modules Awplifier Working with Mixers/Reverse Power Effects = +lO dBm SwrNEsl2ER WlTN OPflON Do1Ig-y-LO Ll%EL 5dBm Measures -8 dBm Working with Spectrum Analyzers/Reverse Power Effects Optimizing Synthesizer Performance Creating and Applying User Flatness Correction Array Creating a User Flatness Array Automatically, Example Select Auto Fill Stop a@=, Auto Fill Incr aGHz Getting Started Advanced l-35 Creating a User Flatness Array, Example 19. Creating a User Flatness Array Activate List Mode Example Synthesizer Band power sensors are not available from Enable User Flatness Correction Figure l-2 1. Scalar System Configuration On the synthesizer, press Power Cm. Select Getting Started Advanced l-45 Getting Started Advanced Using Detector Calibration Getting Started Advanced Peaking Tracking ALC Bandwidth Selection Using Step Sweep Select Step Swp Menu Creating and Using a Frequency List Using the Security Features Getting Started Advanced l-53 Changing the Preset Parameters User Defined Preset Recalled Programming Getting Started Programming l-55 Programming the Synthesizer Interconnecting CablesHP-IB General Information Abort HP-IB Command StatementsHalt Reset ABORT7 Resume RemoteRemote Local Lockout CLEAR7 LocalClear Getting Started Programming l-59 Reset Control Send Output Enter ENTER719USINGConvert Image Iobuffer Transfer Convert Image Iobuffer On Timeout SET Timeout Transfer Getting Started with Query Angle Brackets Command MnemonicsCommand Examples Response Examples Program and Response Messages Forgiving Listening and Precise TalkingPage Figure l-25. a Simplified Command Tree Paths Through the Command Tree Semicolon Figure l-26. Proper Use of the Colon and Semicolon Aabbff Aabbgg Auto Subsystem Command TablesReading the Command Table Getting Started Programming Program Message Examples More About CommandsState Power Level Parameter Types MAX Reading Instrument Errors Repeat Example Program Print Output OStimulus*IDN? Enter OStimulusId$ Print Id$ Getting Started Programming Program Message Syntax Details Commands ResponsesThis Subsection Getting Started Programming l-79 Subsystem Command Syntax Common Command Syntax Response Message Syntax Getting Started Programming l-81 Discrete Scpi Data Types Examples of numeric Parameters 100 Response Data Types SO is this Getting Started Programming l-85 Using the Example Programs Programming Typical Measurements Use of the Command Tables Sample Synthesizer Commands Command Parameters Parameter Type Allowed Values POWer HP-IB Chec Example lrogram Pause Local Lockout Demonstration Example ProgramProgram Comments Local Lockout Print Setting Up a Typical Sweep, Example Program Hint Program Comments Queries, Example Program Saving and Recalling States, Example Program Getting Started Programming l-93 Pause Looping Synchronization Example Program Using the *WAI Command, Example Program Program Comments Using the User Flatness Correction Commands Example Program Clear Screen END While Subend Fnend Condition Register Getting Started Programming l-101 Event Register Enable RegisterTransition Filter An Example Sequence Case a Case B Case C Case D Condition N-L TlT2T3T4T5 Overview 04 Getting Started Programming Getting Started Programming l-1 Figure l-36. Inside the Idle State Getting Started Programming l-107 Page Getting Started Programming l-109 Common Trigger ConfigurationsInit Configuration Trig Configuration 10 Getting Started Programming Description Triggering in the HP Series Synthesizers Getting Started Programming l-l11 BUS Advanced Trigger ConfigurationsTrigger Keyword Definitions 12 Getting Started Programming SOURce ODELayIMMediate HP Basic 14 Getting Started Programming Related DocumentsUSA Operating and Programming Reference Operating and Programming Reference Programming Codes See Also AddressFunction Group Menu Map Description Function Group System Menu Map Scpi NONE, see the individual softkeys listed Function Group ALC Menu Map ALC System Overview Page Operating and Programming Reference User’s Operating and Programming Reference A-7 Figure A-2. Typical External Leveling Hookup Operating and Programming Reference A-9 ALC Bandwidth Select Auto See Also ALC, ALC BW Menu ALC Bandwidth Select Low See Also RECALL,SAVE See Also ALCProgramming Codes Scpi Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes AM BW Cal Once Function Group User CAL Menu Map AM Menu Function Group MOD Menu Map AM On/OffIO dBfV MOD Modulation AM On/Off Ext Function Group Ilvloo Menu Map AM On/Off In-t Function Group Marker Menu Map LALC, CONNECTORS, Iniod AM Type 10 dB/V Programming Codes None RQS Scpi Status Register Arrow KeysArrow Keys Entry None EiEi User Defined None TOO Many List PTS Requested Menu Map 2,sTOO Many Correction PTS Requested Auto Fill #Fts Auto Fill Start Function Group POWER, User CAL Menu Map 5,9 Programming Codes Scpi CALibrationTRACk Blank Disp See Also SPAN,m,STOP Frequency None See Also w See Also Fault MenuService # of Times to Clear Memory SHMZ18HZ Shkzohz Programming Codes Scpi NONE, see Fltness Menu BNC ConnectorsFunction Group P O W E R Menu Map Operating and Programming Reference C-5 Connectors Figure C-l. Auxiliary Interface Connector Out Table C-l. Pin Description of the Auxiliary Interface Operating and Programming Reference C-9 MTA Figure C-3. Interface Signals of the Source Module Connector Operating and Programming Reference C-l Sweep W E R CorPair DisableCopy List Frequency Coupling FactorSee Also Aalc CW/CF Coupled $iEqICW Dblr Amp Menu Programming Codes Scpi None Function Group Modulation Menu Map Delay MenuDeep AM Ammode Deep Menu Map 2,5 Delete MenuDelete All Menu Map ‘4 Delete Current Delete Undef Delta Marker Function Group System Menu Map k Delta Mkr RefDisp Status Marker Disp Status Table D-l. Mnemonics used to Indicate Status Table D-l Mnemonics used to Indicate Status Daubler Amp Mode AutoFunction Group Power Menu Map Doubler Amp Mode Off See Also Dblr hnp Menu Dwell Coupled Function Group Frequency Menu Map System AdrsEnter Corr Programming Codes Scpi NONE, see Fitness Menu Enter FreqEnter List Dwell Programming Codes SCPINONE, see Fltness Menu Programming Codes Scpi NONE, see List Menu Enter List FreqDescription Programming Codes See Also See Also List Menu Entry Keys Enter List Offset Ext Det Cal Fault Menu Function Group Service Menu Map Operating and Programming Reference User’s Pwron Fail Fault InfoProgramming Codes SCPISee Fault Menu Calco Fail Cnflct Calyo FailTMR Fail Search Fltness lbnu Fitness Menu Frequency MHZ 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 Start stop # Pts Correction Undefined More Incr Theory of operation Operating and Programming Reference F-9 Fitness EIenu FM Coupling 1OOkHz FM Coupling DC FM Menu FM adaff FM On/Off DC MOD, ConnectorsFM On/Off AC Modulation See Also MOD,CONNECTORS EN On/Off Ext Function Group &j@ Menu Map Function Group IhnoD Menu Map FM On/Off IntFreq Cal Menu Freq Follow Frequency Menu Freq Mult Operating ahd Programming Reference Freq Offset Freq Offset FulliTsr Cal Global Dwell Global Offset Ciil HP-IB AddressHP-IB Menu See Also CONNECTORS, HP-IB Getting Started Programming Internal AM Depth Unitam Dbpct Internal AM Rate Internal AM Waveform Noise Internal AM Waveform Ramp Internal AM Waveform Sine Internal AM Waveform Square Internal AM Waveform Triangle Internal FM Deviation Internal FM Rate Function Group NoiseRamp Menu Map Description Internal FM Waveform Sine Internal FM Waveform Square Internal FM Waveform Triangle Internal Menu Internal Pulse Generator Period Function Group Iniod Menu Map Function Group Imod Menu Map Internal Pulse Generator RateInternal Pulse Generator Width Function Group IlvloD Menu Map Function Group MOq Menu Map Internal Pulse Mode AutoInternal Pulse Mode Gate Internal Pulse Mode Trigger Invert Input Leveling Mode ALCof f Leveling Mode Normal Leveling Mode Search Leveling Point ExtDet Leveling Point Intrnl Leveling Point PwrMtr ALC, ConnectorsLeveling Point Module List Menu Programming Codes See Also Global Duel1 Operating and Programming Reference L-7 List Mode Pt Trig Auto List Mode Pt Trig Bus List Mode Pt Trig Ext Instrument State None Function Group Sweep Menu Map Ml--M2 SweepManual Sweep KimaL Suesp Function Group Menu Select Menu Map Amp1 Markers Center=Marker Marker Ml Marker M2 Marker M3 See Also Marker M4Marker M5 Programming Codes Scpi MARKerAOFF Markers All OffMeasure Corr All Measure Corr Current Measure Corr Undef Meter Adrs Meter On/Off AM Meter On/Off FM Programming Codes Scpi MEASureFM? ModOut On/Off AM Modulation ModOut On/Off FM Figure M-l. ALC Block Diagram Amplitude Modulation User’s Handbook Amplitude Modulation Operating and Programming Reference M-15 Figure M-2. Power Accuracy Over the AM Dynamic Range Operating and Programming Reference M-17 FM ModulationUser’s Handbook FM Modulation Figure M-3. FM Deviation and Rate Limits Pulse Modulation Pulse Modulation Figure M-4. ALC Block Diagram Operating and Programming Reference M-21 Figure M-8. Video Feedthrough Module Menu Module Select Front Module Select Auto Module Select None Monitor Menu Mudule Select Rear More n/m ALL Function Groups ALL Menu Maps Mtr Meas Menu Peak RF Always Power None Peak RF Once PowerdBm INT INT See Also ALC, CONNECTORS, Det Gal Menu, Fltness ON/OFF Power iZiG Power Offset Power Slope Power Sweep Scpi SYSTemPRESetEXECute Preset Mode Factory Preset Mode User Printer Adrs Menu Select None Figure P-l. How Prior Works Programming Language Ciil Programming Language Scpi Pulse Delay Normal Pt Trig Penn Pulse Delay Trigd Function Group Menu Map Description IhnoD1 Pulse Menu Function Group MOD Pulse an/Off Ext Pulse h/Off Extrnl Pulse On/Off Intrnl Pulse On/Off Scalar MOD Pulse Period Pulse Rate Pulse Rise Time klto Pulse Rise Time Fast Pulse Rise Time SlQW Pulse Width Pwr Mtr Range Function Group Ialc Menu Map Ref Osc Menu Rotary Knob Programming Codes Scpi *SAV num Save User Preset Save Lock Auto AUTO? Mode MODE? SpanUser’s Handbook Scpi Conformance Information Operating and Programming Reference S-3 Stop STOP? Mode MODE?SPAN? Aoff Step STEP? Time Auto AUTO? Operating and Programming Reference S-5 Abus TIME?Gpib ABUS? Operating and Programming Reference S-7 A4VCO Mode MODE? Type TYPE?TINT? Agvco Code Zero TypeSave Zero ALL Span Auto AUTO? Step Auto AUTO? List Xfer Slew SLEW? Auto AUTO?Msib KEY Save Type Ieee 488.2 Common Commands Introduction Scpi Command Summary Listmodeauto Operating and Programming Reference S-17 Scpi Command Summary Table S-l. HP 8360 Scpi Command Summary Parameter Type1 Allowed ValuesPage Operating and Programming Reference S-21 Span Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPl Command Summary Aoff Gate Operating and Programming Reference S-25 Xfer Operating and Programming Reference S-27 Sets and queries the automatic modulator calibration switch User Operating and Programming Reference S-29 OFF Operating and Programming Reference S-31 Returns the following information DIAGnosticsTESTCONTinue Selects and queries the raw data logging ON/OFF switch. Both Frequency Subsystem No error is generated Operating and Programming Reference S-37 Page LISTMODE? Operating and Programming Reference User’s BNC Power Subsystem MODulat ion STATe? POWerATTenuationAUTO ONlOFFlllO POWerATTenuationAUTO? Operating and Programming Reference S-43 Sets and queries the RF slope setting dB per Hz Step Operating and Programming Reference S-45 *RST value is 500 kHz Pulse Subsystem PULSeFREQuency? MAXimum IMINimum After STATusPRESet, all used bits are set, to 1’s Sweep Subsystem Operating and Programming Reference S-49 SWEepGENeration STEPpedlANALog SWEepGENeration? SWEep MANual RELat ive mm SWEep MANual RELat ive ? Operating and Programming Reference S-51 Attempting to set a sweep time faster than allowed 23, Numeric Overflow YOU PUT in a Number TOO BIG Page Operating and Programming Reference S-55 Scpi Status Register Structure Scpi Status Register Structure Security Menu Save Lock Set Atten Software Rev Cont Span See Also CENTER,ETxq,STOPPage See Also CONT, -1, Sweep Menu Start Sweep Trigger AutoStart Sweep Trigger Bus Start Sweep Trigger Ext Step Control Master See Also Step Control Slave, Step Swp Menu Step Control Slave Function Group Frequency Step DwellStep Point3 Step Size Step Swp Menu Dwell Coupled Step Control Master Trig Auto Trig Bus Stop Step Swp Pt Trig Ext Sweep @ii Manual Sweep Sweep Mode List Sweep Mode Ramp Sweep Mode Step See Also E, Manual Sweep,SINGLE, Step Swp Menu See Also Freq Cal Menu Swp Span Cal AlwaysSwp Span Cal Once Sweep SwpTime Auto System Operating and Programming Reference S-77 UsrMenu Clear MHz Freq Std Auto MHz Freq Std Extml See Also Ref Osc Menu MHz Freq Std IntrnlMHz Freq Std None See Also Ref #SC Menu TrigOut Delay Tracking Menu Programming Codes Scpi TRIGgerODELay numtime suffix Status Messages Uncoupl AttenUnlock Info Up/Down Power Up/b Size CV Up/Dn Size Swept User Defined Giij UsrKey Clear UsrMenu Clear ASSIGN, User Defined e, UsrKey Clear Function Group Lmod Menu Map Zero FreqWaveform Menu 2Operating and Programming Reference ZoomSee Also m,SPAN Introduction Front Panel Error Messages AlDhabetical.Order Error Messages 2a-1 2a-2 Error Messages Invalid Language on Rear Panel Switch Error Messages 2a-3 2a-4Error Messages Scpi Error Messages Numerical Order Error Messages 2a-5 Error Messages From -399 To Universal Scpi Error MessagesError Messages From -499 To Error Messages From -299 To Error Messages From 199 to Error Messages 2a-7 2a-8 Error Messages Menu Maps 2b-1 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Specifications Specifications Frequency Range ResolutionFrequency Bands for CW signals Frequency Modes CW and Manual Sweep Synthesized List Mode Accuracy Same as time base Synthesized Step Sweep 204 Output PowerRF Output Flatness dB Accuracy dB4Frequency GHz Analog Power Sweep External Leveling Source Match N g e Spurious Signals Spectral Purity 2c-8 Offset from Carrier Single-Sideband Phase Noise DBc/HzResidual FM RMS, 50 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth Pulse 2010 Internal Pulse Generator Simultaneous Modulations 2c-12 Pulse Modulation Meter Specifications 2013Internal Modulation Generator Option ~14 GeneralEnvironmental Inputs & Outputs Sweep Output MHz Reference InputMHz Reference Output Stop Sweep Input/Output Options Option 700 Mate System Compatibility Option 008 1 Hz Frequency ResolutionOption W30 Two Years Additional Return-To-HP Service Option 806 Rack Slide Kit Installation Initial Inspection Options Available Preparation for Use Line Voltage and Fuse Selection Power Cable AC Power Cables Available Specifications Language HP-IB Addresses Option not InstalledLanguage Selection Remember HP-IB Address Selection Factory-Set HP-IB Addresses How to View or Change an HP-IB address from the Front Panel How to Prevent a Front Panel Change to an HP-IB Address Operating Environment Chassis Kits Rack Mount Slide Kit ContentsInstallation Procedure Removing the Side StraPs and Feet \NSTALLATION Chassis Slide Kit Option Kit Rack Mount Flanges for Synthesizers with Handles Removed Installation Rack Mount Flanges for Synthesizers with Handles Attached Storage Shipment Environment Package the Synthesizer for Shipment Converting HP 6340141 Systems to HP 8360 Series Systems Compatibility Instrument Preset Conditions for the HP 6360/8340/8341Manual Operation Front Panel Operation System Connections HP 8510 Network Analyzer HP 89708 Noise Figure Meter HP 8757C/E Scalar Network AnalyzerHP 83550 Series Millimeter-wave Source Modules Remote Operation Converting from Network Analyzer Language to Scpi Hzkhzmhzghz Numeric SuffixesNumeric Suffixes Sllsx Scms Programming Language Comparison ALC Network Analyzer Language Instrument State Power Set power level Description Sweep Service Information Operator’s Checks Operator’s Check/Routine Maintenance Local Operator’s Check Main Check 1. Press Service Routine Maintenance Fuse Part Numbers How to Clean the Fan Filter Removing the Fan Filter Specifications How to Clean the Cabinet How to Clean the Display Filter Instrument History Page Change B Change B Change B User’s On/Off Ratio Internal Pulse Generator Change a Change a S-7 Change a User’s Band IO MHz to 26.5 GHzRange Change a RF Output Accuracy dBa Flatness dB HP836SOA OWliequencies Ty&al HP K5623A HarmonicsOutputkeq Modulation Pulse HP 8363o~ AIClevelsnoWcanbcof&etusingstepattektor Internal Modulation Option Weight & Dimensions Net weight 27 kg 60 lb ExmJa.lALcIllput VoWGHz Output AuxmryJJltelface Puke viiii ootptlt @ption 002 only Optioll9l3RackFhgeKit Index Index-l Index-2 Index-3 BUS Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-6 Index-9 Index-10 Index GP-IB Index-12 Ieee Index-13 Key Index-14 Index-15 Index-16 Index-17 Index-16 Index-19 Index-20 Index-2 Index-22 SRQ Index-23 Index-24 Index-25 Index-26 Index-27