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User’s Handbook SERIAL NUMBERSRestricted Rights LIMITATION OF WARRANTY Certification WarrantyEXCLUSIVE REMEDIES Assistance Safety Notes General Safety Considerations n If this instrument is used in a manner not specified byH Before switching on this instrument, make sure that the line Instruments Covered By This Manual PREFACEFigure O-l. Typical Serial Number Label Typeface Conventions User’s Handbook Organization HP 8360 Series DocumentationRegulatory Information Manufacturer’s DeclarationDeclaration of Conformity Notice for Germany Noise DeclarationManufacturer’s Address Manufacturer’s NameProduct Name Model Numbers Supplementary InformationInstrument MarkingsA Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices 214231-6101Contents-l ContentsHP User’s Handbook Contents-2 User’s HandbookContents-3 HP User’s HandbookContents-4 User’sDelay Contents-6ANALYZER STATUS REGISTER DwellFM Coupling 1OOkHz LOCAL User’s HandbookPOWERE MARKERContents-8 User’sSave RECALLSCPI UsER Contents-lUSER DEFINED MENU T - l T - l T-2 T-2 T-3 T-3 U-l U - l u-2 u-2 u-3 u-4 u-4 u-5 u-5Contents-l 2a. ERROR MESSAGES2c. Specifications ZeroFreqContents-l User’s3. INSTALLATION Contents-13HP User’s Handbook Contents-14 4. OPERATOR’S CHECK and ROUTINE MAINTENANCEUser’s 5 . InstrumentContents-15 FiguresHP User’s Handbook Contents-16 User’s HandbookContents-17 TablesUser’s Handbook GETTING STARTED What Is In This ChapterGetting Started Introduction l-1 How To Use This Chapter Equipment Used In ExamplesEquipment Used In Examples l-2 Getting Started IntroductionIntroducing the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers Getting Started BasicFigure l-l. The HP 83620A Synthesized Sweeper Getting Started Basic l-3Figure l-2. Display Display Areal-4 Getting Started Basic Figure l-3. Entry Area Entry AreaGetting Started Basic l-5 CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency Sweep CW OperationStart/Stop Frequency Sweep 1-6 Getting Started BasicGetting Started Basic Figure 1-4. CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency SweepSWEEP LED STARTCenter Frequency/Span Operation 1-6 Getting Started BasicFigure 1-5. Center Frequency and Span Operation Getting Started Basic l-9SWEEP LED CENTERPower Level Operation Power Level and Sweep Time Operationl-10 Getting Started Basic Figure 1-6. Power Level and Sweep Time Operation Power LevelPress CPOWER LEVEL Getting Started Basic l-lContinuous, Single and Manual Sweep Operation 1-12 Getting Started Basic3. Use the rotary knob to adjust frequency Figure 1-7. Continuous, Single, and Manual Sweep OperationGetting Started Basic Single SweepMarker Operation 1-14 Getting Started BasicFigure 1-6. Marker Operation Select M2 as the reference. Watch the display change to indicateGetting Started Basic Saving and Recalling an Instrument State 1-16 Getting Started Basic1. Setup synthesizer as desired Figure 1-9. Saving and Recalling an Instrument StateGetting Started Basic l-17 RECALLPower Sweep Operation Power Sweep and Power Slope Operation1-18 Getting Started Basic Getting Started Basic l-19 Figure l-10. Power Sweep and Power Slope Operation Power SweepPower Slope 1. Press POWER jMENU 2. Select Pouer Saeep 3. Enter a valueGetting Started Advanced AdvancedTable l-l. Keys Under Discussion in This Section Getting Started Advanced“OPERATING and PROGRAMMING REFERENCE” chapter of this handbook Advanced Table l-l Keys Under Discussion in This Section continued1-22 Getting Started Advanced Externally Leveling the Synthesizer Figure l-1 1. ALC Circuit Externally LeveledGetting Started Advanced SYNTHESIZER NEGATIVEHint l-24 Getting Started AdvancedDETECTOR INPUT POWER, dBm 10 mV1 mV l mV +20 d6V +lO dBV 0 dBV 1 0 dBV 2 0 dBV 3 0 dBV 4 0 dBV 5 0 dBVExternal Leveling Used With the Optional Step Attenuator l-26 Getting Started AdvancedLeveling with Power Meters Figure 1-13. Leveling with a Power MeterHint Getting Started Advanced l-27Figure 1-14. MM-wave Source Module Leveling Leveling with MM-wave Source Modules1-28 Getting Started Advanced Hint Getting Started AdvancednICROUAVE 4-0 0 AWPLIFIER RF OUT I’ll-LINE SOURCE NODULE 6RF OUTWorking with Mixers/Reverse Power Effects I-30 Getting Started AdvancedREVERSE POWER R F L E V ECONTROL 1 0 dBWorking with Spectrum Analyzers/Reverse Power Effects 1-32 Getting Started AdvancedCreating and Applying the User Flatness Correction Array Optimizing Synthesizer PerformanceGetting Started Advanced Figure 1-16. Creating a User Flatness Array Automatically Creating a User Flatness Array Automatically, Example1-34 Getting Started Advanced 13 Select Auto Fill Stop a@=, Auto Fill Incr aGHz Auto Fill Start. For this example,select Auto Fill Start @IGHzGetting Started Advanced l-35 Creating a User Flatness Array, Example 1-36 Getting Started AdvancedGetting Started Advanced Figure 1-19. Creating a User Flatness ArraydBm PO max - Ppath loss l-38 Getting Started Advanced The focus of this example is to use user flatness correction to ExampleGetting Started Advanced Figure l-20 Environmentl-40 Getting Started Advanced SYNTHESIZERU, V, and Getting Started Advancedl-42 Getting Started Advanced Figure l-2 1. Scalar System Configuration Scalar Analysis Measurement with User Flatness Corrections ExampleThe synthesizer’s rear Getting Started Advanced1-44 Getting Started Advanced Fltnesa M e n uGetting Started Advanced l-45 1-46 Getting Started Advanced Getting Started Advanced Using Detector CalibrationHP $378 POUER NETER 1-48 Getting Started Advanced Using the Tracking Feature PeakingTracking Getting Started AdvancedFigure l-23. Decision Tree for ALC Bandwidth Selection ALC Bandwidth Selectionl-50 Getting Started Advanced Using Step Sweep 3. Select Step Swp MenuCreating and Using a Frequency List 1-52 Getting Started AdvancedUsing the Security Features Getting Started Advanced l-53Changing the Preset Parameters 1-54 Getting Started AdvancedProgramming Getting Started ProgrammingGetting Started Programming l-55 Interconnecting Cables HP-IB General InformationHP-IB Instrument Nomenclature Programming the SynthesizerAbort HP-IB Command StatementsGetting Started Programming Remote Local Lockout1-56 Getting Started Programming i n t e r f a c e select codeClear LocalGetting Started Programming l-59 output l-60 Getting Started ProgrammingEnter CONVERT IMAGE IOBUFFER TRANSFERGetting Started Programming 1-62 Getting Started Programming query Getting Started with SCPIGetting Started Programming Command Mnemonics Command ExamplesAngle Brackets 1-64 Getting Started ProgrammingResponse Examples Commands and Responses,” discusses message terminators in more detailGetting Started Programming Essentials for Beginners Program and Response MessagesForgiving Listening and Precise Talking 1-66 Getting Started ProgrammingPage Paths Through the Command Tree Figure l-25. A Simplified Command Treel-68 Getting Started Programming w Common Commands Getting Started Programmingn Semicolon w Whitespace4 vmv Figure l-26. Proper Use of the Colon and Semicolonl-70 Getting Started Programming Sending this message AABBEE FF GGSubsystem Command Tables Figure l-27. Simplified SWEep Command TreeTable 1-2. SWEep Command Table Reading the Command TableCCWl More About CommandsSWEep MANual RELat ive SWEepMANualParameter Types 1 . 24.56espace3 Getting Started Programming1-74 Getting Started Programming Reading Instrument Errors Getting Started ProgrammingFigure l-28. Voltage Controlled Oscillator Test Program Listing Example Programl-78 Getting Started Programming 210 OUTPUT OStimulus*IDN? 220 ENTER OStimulusId$ 230 PRINT Id$ Getting Started Programminga 1 in the source Output Queue. The program waits at line 410 until the 1 returned by *OPC? is entered l-78 Getting Started ProgrammingDetails of Commands and Responses In This SubsectionProgram Message Syntax Figure j-29. Simplified Program Message SyntaxSubsystem Command Syntax Figure l-30. Simplified Subsystem Command SyntaxCommon Command Syntax l-80 Getting Started ProgrammingFigure 1-31. Simplified Common Command Syntax Response Message SyntaxFigure l-32. Simplified Response MeSSaQe Syntax Getting Started Programming l-81Discrete Table 1-3. SCPI Data TypesParameter Types 1-82 Getting Started ProgrammingExamples of numeric parameters1 . 2 4.56espace3Response Data Types l-84 Getting Started ProgrammingINTernal DIODePMETer MMHeadProgramming Typical Measurements Using the Example ProgramsIn This Subsection 1-86 Getting Started ProgrammingUse of the Command Tables Table 1-4. Sample Synthesizer CommandsCommand Getting Started ProgrammingHP-IB Chec Example lrogram Table 1-4. Sample Synthesizer Commands continued1-88 Getting Started Programming Program Comments Local Lockout Demonstration Example ProgramGetting Started Programming Program Comments HINT Setting Up A Typical Sweep, Example Programl-90 Getting Started Programming Program Comments 50 REMOTE Source 60 OUTPUTSource*RSTGetting Started Programming Program Comments Queries, Example Program1-92 Getting Started Programming Saving and Recalling States, Example Program Getting Started Programming l-9380 OUTPUT Source*SAV 90 CLS Program Comments Looping and Synchronization Example ProgramGetting Started Programming Using the *WAI Command, Example Program l-96 Getting Started ProgrammingProgram Comments Getting Started ProgrammingUsing the User Flatness Correction Commands Example Program 1-96 Getting Started Programming360 OUTPUT @Source Freq GHZ, 0 DB 370 Freq=Freq+Increment Getting Started Programming860 Pl=VALPower$ 870 Slope2=SGNP2-PI 880 IF Slope2Slope THEN 950 UNTIL Flips=3 960 Power=PO+Pl/2 970 RETURN Power 980 FNEND890 Flips=Flips+l 900 Slopel=Slope 910 ELSE 920 IF Slope2=0 THEN Flips=Flips+.2 930 END IF 940 PO=PlProgramming the Status System General Status Register ModelIn This Subsection Figure l-33. Generalized Status Register ModelEnable Register Transition FilterEvent Register An Example SequenceGetting Started Programming l-103 Figure l-34. Typical Status Register Bit ChangesCase A Case B Case C Case D Condition 4-4-N-L TlT2T3T4T5 Programming the Trigger System Generalized Trigger ModelIn This Subsection OverviewFigure l-35. Generalized Trigger Model Details of Trigger States Getting Started Programming l-1Idle Initiate Event D e t e c t i o n #l A v Event D e t e c t i o n #N Sequence OperationFigure l-36. Inside the Idle State Figure l-37. Inside the Initiate Statel-106 Getting Started Programming ABORt RSTGetting Started Programming l-107 Page Common Trigger Configurations The INIT ConfigurationFigure l-39. Inside the Sequence Operation State Getting Started Programming l-109The TRIG Configuration Figure l-40. The INIT Trigger Configurationl-l 10 Getting Started Programming Description of Triggering in the HP 8360 Series Synthesizers Figure 1-41. The TRIG Trigger ConfigurationFigure l-42. HP 8360 Simplified Trigger Model Getting Started Programming l-l11Trigger Keyword Definitions Advanced Trigger Configurationsl-l 12 Getting Started Programming ODELay ABORtIMMediate SOURceRelated Documents The International Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersHewlett-Packard Company 1-l 14 Getting Started ProgrammingHow To Use This Chapter OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING REFERENCEOperating and Programming Reference Adrs Menu AddressFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoProgramming Codes See Also SCPI NONE, see the individual softkeys listedHP-U3 Menu, softkeys listed above A-2 Operating and Programming ReferenceFunction Group ALC Menu Map User’s HandbookA-4 Operating and Programming Reference Page A-6 Operating and Programming Reference Two terms are used in the following discussions power output andUser’s Leveling Point ExtDet or PwrMtr or Module User’s HandbookALC Disabled - Leveling Mode ALCoff , Leveling Mode Search Figure A-2. Typical External Leveling HookupA-8 Operating and Programming Reference User’s5. Modulation is re-enabled if appropriate User’s HandbookALC Bandwidth Select Auto ALC Bandwidth Select HighSee Also ALC, ALC BW Menu Function Group ALC Menu MapALC Bandwidth Select Low ALC BW MenuFunction Group ALC Menu Map Function Group ALC Menu MapAltmate Rep AM BW Cal AlwaysSee Also ALC Programming Codes SCPIAM BW Cal Once AM Cal MenuFunction Group USER CAL Menu Map AM BW Cal OnceAM Menu Function Group MOD Menu MapA-14 Operating and Programming Reference User’sAM On/Off 100%/V AM On/OffIO dBfVFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoAM On/Off Ext Function Group Ilvloo Menu MapAM On/Off 100%/V Programming Codes SCPIAM On/Off In-t Amp1 MarkersINIOD Function Group MARKER Menu MapAM Type 10 dB/V Amp1 MarkersProgramming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionAM Type 100%/V ANALYZER STATUS REGISTERSee Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionANALYZER STATUS REGISTER Status ByteA-20 Operating and Programming Reference User’sArrow Keys See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Arrow KeysEiEi Function Group Menu Map Description Programming CodesArrow Keys A-22 Operating and Programming ReferenceAuto Fill Incr Menu Map 2,sAuto Fill Incr Programming Codes See AlsoAuto Fill #Fts List MenuSee Also Fitness Menu, List Menu Menu Map 2,sAuto Fill Start Auto Fill StopAuto Fill Stop Menu Map 2,sFunction Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map 5,9 Auto TrackProgramming Codes SCPI CALibrationTRACk Au&s Fill StopFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map Blank DispUser’s Handbook CENTER See Also SPAN,m,STOPFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes SCPIClear Fault See Also Fault MenuCenter=Narker See Also wClear Memory Function Group SYSTEM Menu MapProgramming Codes See Also User’s HandbookCONNECTORS BNC ConnectorsClear Point Function Group P O W E R Menu MapHP User’s Handbook decreases by 10 dB. For every +lV, increases by 10 dB. So the dynamic range of positive to negative power levels is dependent on the synthesizer power level settingOperating and Programming Reference C-5 CONNECTORS STOP SWEEP IN/OUT stops a sweep when this input is pulled low. Retrace does not occur, and the sweep resumes when this input is pulled high. The open circuit voltage is TTL high and is internally pulled low when the synthesizer stops its sweep. Externally forcing this input high will not cause damage or disrupt normal operationC-8 Operating and Programming Reference User’sFigure C-l. Auxiliary Interface Connector User’s HandbookAUXILIARY INTERFACE RS-232 C A B L ETable C-l. Pin Description of the Auxiliary Interface n/auI‘TL C-8 Operating and Programming Referenceii t CONNECTORSFigure C-2. HP-IB Connector and Cable HP-IB Interface Cables AvailableCONNECTORS SHlSource Handshake, complete capabilityC-10 Operating and Programming Reference User’sCONNECTORS Figure C-3. Interface Signals of the Source Module ConnectorHP User’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference C-lCONNECTORS Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes See Also SWEEPCorPair Disable Copy ListFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also CorPair DisableCoupling Factor See Also AALCFunction Group Menu Map Description Function Group Menu Map DescriptionCW/CF Coupled $iEqICWFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also CW/CF CoupledDblr Amp Menu Programming Codes SCPI NONEFunction Group P O W E R Menu Map unspecified performanceDelay Menu Deep AMFunction Group MODULATION Menu Map Programming Codes SCPIDelete Menu Delete AllMenu Map 2,5 Menu Map ‘4Delete Current Menu Map 2,sDelete All D-4 Operating and Programming ReferenceDelete Undef Delta MarkerFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes Function Group MARKER Menu MapDelta Mkr Ref Disp StatusFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map k See Also wDisp Status Pls=OffLvl=Int RF Slp=OffFunction Group POWER Menu Map Daubler Amp Mode AUTOProgramming Codes SCPI NONE Table D-l Mnemonics used to Indicate Status continuedDoubler Amp Mode Off See Also Dblr hnp MenuProgramming Codes SCPI Function Group Menu Map DescriptionDwell Coupled Doubler Amp Mode OnFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map Function Group Menu Map Description8360 Adrs Enter CorrFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoEnter Freq Enter List DwellProgramming Codes SCPI NONE, see Fitness Menu Programming Codes SCPINONE, see Fltness MenuEnter List Freq Description Programming Codes See AlsoProgramming Codes SCPI NONE, see List Menu See Also List MenuENTRY KEYS Enter List OffsetFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map Programming Codes SCPI NONE, see List MenuExt Det Cal Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group USER CAL Menu Map Programming Codes SCPIFault Menu Function Group SERVICE Menu MapFault Info Fault Info User’s HandbookF-2 Operating and Programming Reference Function Group SERVICE Menu MapUser’s Fault Info Programming Codes SCPISee Fault MenuFunction Group SERVICE Menu Map Fault InfoFault Info Function Group SERVICE Menu MapSee Also Fault Menu Fault InfoClear Point Copy List CorPair Disable Delete Menu Enter Corr Function Group P O W E R Menu MapFltness lbnu Auto Fill Incr Auto Fill %Pts Auto Fill Start Auto Fill StopF-6 Operating and Programming Reference Fitness MenuFrequency MHZ 10 . 000000 1 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 Start stop # PtsCorrection Undefined Undefined Undefined more Incr User’s Handbook1601 Equodistont Point Array Accessible Only From a Computer Figure F-3. The Sources of ALC Calibration Correction DataF-6 Operating and Programming Reference Theory of operationFitness Henu HP User’s HandbookFigure F-4 Synthesizer Frequency SpanProgramming Codes SCPI Fitness EIenuF-10 Operating and Programming Reference User’sFM Coupling 1OOkHz Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group Menu Map Description INIODFM Coupling DC Function Group MOD Menu MapF-12 Operating and Programming Reference User’sFM Menu Function Group MOD Menu MapFM an/Off FM adaffFM On/Off AC FM On/Off DCFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoSee Also MOD,CONNECTORS EN On/Off Ext Function Group &j@ Menu MapProgramming Codes SCPI Programming Codes SCPIFM On/Off Int Freq Cal MenuFunction Group IhnoD Menu Map Programming Codes SCPIFREQUENCY M E N U Freq FollowProgramming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFreq Mult Function Group FREQUENCY Menu MapFREQUENCY MENU Freq Offset List Menu Step Swp Menu Up/Down Size CWFreq Offset Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes SCPIFulliTsr Cal Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes SCPI See Also AM BW Cal Always, AM BW Cal Once, Auto TrackGlobal Dwell Global OffsetFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoHP-IB Address HP-IB MenuFunction Group Menu Map Description Adrs MenuSee Also CONNECTORS, HP-IB “Getting Started Programming” H-2 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s HP-13 lenuInternal AM Depth Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes SCPI User’s HandbookInternal AM Rate IIV1ODInternal AM Waveform Noise Function Group Menu Map DescriptionInternal AM Waveform Ramp Internal AM Waveform SineMODJ Function Group IhnoD Menu MapInternal AM Waveform Square Internal AM Waveform TriangleFunction Group Menu Map Description Function Group Menu Map DescriptionInternal FM Deviation Internal FM RateINIOD Function Group Menu Map DescriptionNoise RampM O D Function GroupInternal FM Waveform Sine LMODInternal FM Waveform Square INIODInternal FM Waveform Triangle Internal MenuInternal Pulse Generator Delay Function Group IhnoD Menu MapFunction Group INIOD Menu Map Internal Pulse Generator PeriodUser’s Handbook Internal Pulse Generator Rate Internal Pulse Generator WidthFunction Group IMOD Menu Map Function Group IlvloD Menu MapInternal Pulse Mode Auto Internal Pulse Mode GateFunction Group MOq Menu Map Function Group MOD Menu MapInternal Pulse Mode Trigger Invert InputFunction Group MOD Menu Map Function Group MOD Menu MapLeveling Mode ALCof f Function Group ALC Menu MapProgramming Codes SCPI See Also ALC, 0,MOD Pulse On/Off External, Set AttenLeveling Mode Normal Leveling Mode SearchFunction Group ALC Menu Map See Also ALCLeveling Point ExtDetLeveling Point Intrnl Function GroupLeveling Point Module Leveling Point PwrMtrFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionLINE SWITCH List MenuFunction Group Menu Map Description Function Group FREQUENCY Menu MapGlobal Duel1 Global OffsetPt Trig Menu list,use the Auto Fill Start and Auto Fill Stop softkeysUser’s Handbook Programming Codes SCPIOperating and Programming Reference L-7 List Mode Pt Trig Auto List Mode Pt Trig BusFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoList Mode Pt Trig Ext Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoMl--M2 Sweep Manual SweepFunction Group SWEEP Menu Map Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoPower Sweep, SweepMode List Programming Codes See AlsokimaL Suesp M-2 Operating and Programming ReferenceFunction Group MENU SELECT Menu Map Amp1 Markers Center=MarkerDelta Mkr Ref Ml--M2 Sweep Marker Ml Marker M2 Marker M3 Marker M4 Marker M5 Markers A11 Off Start=Ml Stop=M2Marker Ml Start-Ml Stop=M2Analyzer Ml function on, MO function off See Also Amp1 Markers, Ml--M2 Sweep,mj, MkrRef MenuMarker M2 Marker M3Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Function Group MARKER Menu MapMarker M4 Marker M5See Also See Also An@ Markers,MARKER, MkrRef MenuMarkers All Off Measure Corr AllProgramming Codes SCPI MARKerAOFF See Also Fitness Menu, Mtr Meas MenuMeasure Corr Current Measure Corr UndefSee Also Fltness Menu, Mtr Meas Menu Function Group Menu Map DescriptionMeter Adrs Meter On/Off AMINIOD Function Group SYSTEM Menu MapMeter On/Off FM Programming Codes SCPI MEASureFM?Function Group Menu Map Description Function Group MENU SELECT Menu MapModOut On/Off AM Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes SCPI User’s HandbookModulation ModOut On/Off FMFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoFigure M-l. ALC Block Diagram User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference M-13 FEEDFORWARDAmplitude Modulation M-14 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s UNLVLED MessageHP User’s Handbook Amplitude ModulationUncoupled mode can also be used for the following Operating and Programming Reference M-15Figure M-2. Power Accuracy Over the AM Dynamic Range Amplitude ModulationM-16 Operating and Programming Reference User’sFM Modulation HP User’s HandbookFM Modulation Operating and Programming Reference M-17FM Modulation The FM rate can be decreased as long as the FM deviation remains less than n x 5 x FM rate and less than 8 MHzFigure M-3. FM Deviation and Rate Limits M-18 Operating and Programming ReferencePulse Modulation Pulse ModulationUser’s Handbook Pulse Modulation Figure M-4. ALC Block Diagram Figure M-5. Pulse Modulation SystemM-20 Operating and Programming Reference User’s HandbookPulse Modulation User’s HandbookLeveling Narrow Pulses Pulse EnvelopePulse Modulation Figure M-8. Video FeedthroughM-22 Operating and Programming Reference Video Feedt hroughModule Menu Function Group ALC Menu MapProgramming Codes SCPI NONE User’s HandbookModule Select Front Module Select AUTOFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoModule Select None Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoMonitor Menu Mudule Select RearFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Function Group MOD Menu Mapmore n/m Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoMtr Meas Menu Function Group P O W E R Menu MapProgramming Codes See Also M-28 Operating and Programming ReferencePeak RF Always Function Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map 5,9Programming Codes See Also User’s HandbookPeak RF Once Function Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map 5,9Programming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionUser’s Handbook POWER LEVELOperating and Programming Reference P-3 PowerdBm MDL ATTEN X dB, MODULE LEVEL X.Xx dBmATTEN X dB, REFERENCE X.Xx dB RefdB OFFPOWER iZiG Power OffsetPower Slope Function Group P O W E R Menu MapPower Offset Power SlopeFunction Group POWER Menu Map Function Group P O W E R Menu MapPower Sweep Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes See Also User’s HandbookFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoP-8 Operating and Programming Reference User’sPreset Mode Factory Presetlfade FactoryFunction Group Menu Map Description User’s HandbookPreset Mode User Printer AdrsFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description MENU SELECT NONEFigure P-l. How PRIOR Works User’s HandbookProgramming Language CIIL Programming Language AnalyzrProgramming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Language SCPI Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoPulse Delay Normal Pt Trig PennFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map See AlsoPulse Delay Trigd IhnoD1Pulse Delay TrigId Function Group Menu Map DescriptionPulse Menu Function Group MODPulse Menu Function Group MOD Menu MapMenu Map Pulse an/Off ExtPulse an/Off Int Pulse Rise Time SlowPulse h/Off Extrnl Pulse On/Off IntrnlLMOD Function Group Menu Map DescriptionPulse On/Off Scalar Programming Codes SCPIFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also PulseOn/OffScalarPulse Period Pulse RateFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes Function Group Menu Map Description Programming CodesPulse Rise Time klto Pulse Rise Time FastFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoPulse Rise Time SlQW Pulse WidthFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoPwr Mtr Range Function Group IALC Menu MapProgramming Codes See Also User’s HandbookRef Osc Menu Function Group Menu Map Description Programming CodesFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map User’s HandbookROTARY KNOB Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoProgramming Codes SCPI *SAV num Function Group Menu Map DescriptionAtrnate Regs softkey User’s HandbookSave User Preset Save LockFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map Programming Codes SCPISCPI Conformance Information HP User’s HandbookSCPI Conformance Information Operating and Programming Reference S-3SPAN? STARt STARt? STOP STOP? n LIST DWELl POINts? DWELl? FREQuency SCPI Conformance InformationS-4 Operating and Programming Reference HP User’s Handbook SCPI Conformance InformationSTATe STATe? n PULSe PERiod PERiod? WIDTh WIDTh? n ROSCillator SOURce Operating and Programming Reference S-5TIME? w SYSTem ALTernate STATe STATe? ALTernate? COMMunicate GPIB SCPI Conformance InformationS-6 Operating and Programming Reference IF SAMP YO OUTPut BANDcross? FAULts? FREQs? UNLocks? YODacs? YTMDacs HP User’s HandbookSCPI Conformance Information Operating and Programming Reference S-7DELete POINts? RESult? TINT? SCPI Conformance InformationS-8 Operating and Programming Reference INITiate? NEXT? RANGe RANGe? POWer ARRay POINts? ARRay? ATTenuation HP User’s HandbookSCPI Conformance Information Operating and Programming Reference S-9DEViation DEViation? FILTer HPASs HPASs? INTernal FUNCtion FUNCtion? SCPI Conformance InformationS-10 Operating and Programming Reference PERiod PERiod? TRIGger SOURce SOURce? WIDTh WIDTh? SLEW SLEW? AUTO SCPI Conformance InformationS-12 Operating and Programming Reference ERRor? KEY ASSign CLEar CODE CODE? DISable ENABle LANGuage MMHead SELect AUTO AUTO? SELect? PRESet EXECute SAVE TYPE SECurity COUntCOUnt? n TRIGger ODELay ODELay? n TSWeep n UNIT AM AM? POWer POWer? SCPI Conformance InformationSCPI COMMAND SUMMARY IntroductionIEEE 488.2 Common Commands S-14 Operating and Programming ReferenceSCPI COMMAND SUMMARY This returns a string identifying any device optionsThe instrument state is recalled from the specified memory register The value range is from 0 toSCPI COMMAND SUMMARY LISTMODEAUTOS-16 Operating and Programming Reference User’sSWEep STEP value is StopMAX-StartMIN /lO SWEepTIMEMINimum HP User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference S-17 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY sending the command TSW*WAIS-18 Operating and Programming Reference User’sTable S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYUser’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-19Page Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continued SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYUser’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-21S-22 Operating and Programming Reference Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continuedUser’s Handbook Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPl COMMAND SUMMARY continued User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference S-23 stateSCPI COMMAND SUMMARY Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continuedS-24 Operating and Programming Reference User’s HandbookUser’s Handbook Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continuedOperating and Programming Reference S-25 Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continued S-26 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s HandbookTable S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continued Operating and Programming Reference S-27S-28 Operating and Programming Reference = 100 * 1 - lO**-dB/20User’s HP User’s Handbook SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYOperating and Programming Reference S-29 S-30 Operating and Programming Reference User’sCORRectionSOURcei ARRaylFLATness CORRection SOURce cil? HP User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference S-31 S-32 Operating and Programming Reference Bit 0 = PEAK Bit 1 = TRACK Bit 2 = RAMP Bit 3 = SPAN Bit 4 = V/GHzUser’s DIAGnosticsTESTCONTinue User’s HandbookS-34 Operating and Programming Reference Selects and queries the raw data logging ON/OFF switch. BothUser’s SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY Frequency SubsystemUser’s Handbook SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY no error is generatedstill no error both are fine, no errorsUser’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-37Page SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY LISTDWELlPOINts? MAXimumlMINimumLISTFREQuency Cnumfreq suffix lMAXimumlMINimumi*801 LISTFREQuency? RST value is the MAX + MIN/2 LISTFREQuencyPOINts? CMAXimumlMINimumS-40 Operating and Programming Reference RST state is AUTO LISTPOWerCORRection numDBIMAXimumlMINimum~l*801User’s The *RST values are the same as the FREQ CENTcommand *RST value User’s HandbookS-42 Operating and Programming Reference Power SubsystemUser’s HP User’s Handbook POWerAMPLifierSTATEAUTO ONlOFFlOll POWerAMPLifierSTATEAUTO?Operating and Programming Reference S-43 Sets and queries the setting of the power meter range. This is used SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYS-44 Operating and Programming Reference SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY HP User’s HandbookCW or LIST Rotates around 0 Hz Operating and Programming Reference S-45SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY The *RST value is 500 kHzS-46 Operating and Programming Reference User’sPulse Subsystem User’s HandbookS-48 Operating and Programming Reference readUser’s Sweep Subsystem STATusQUEStionableEVENt?STATusQUEStionableNTRansition num STATusQUJZStionableNTRansition? STATusQUEStionablePTRansition num STATusQUEStionablePTRansition?Combining the Sweep Mode With the Sweep Generation Command SWEepDWELl numtime suffix lMAXimumlMINimumSWEepDWELl? CMAXimumIMINimum SWEepDWELlAUTO ONlOFFlllO SWEepDWELlAUTO?SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY HP User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference S-51 SWEepPOINts numlMAXimumlMINimum a SWEep POINts? MAXimum I MINimumSWEepTIME numtime suffix lMAXimumlMINimum SWEepTIME? MAXimumlMINimum S-52 Operating and Programming ReferenceSYSTemALTernateSTATe ONlOFFlllO SYSTemALTernateSTATe? SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYUser’s Handbook Page SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY HP User’s HandbookSets and queries the source of the trigger event Operating and Programming Reference S-55SCPI STATUS REGISTER STRUCTURE ENABLE REGISTER *ESE ““mlS-56 Operating and Programming Reference User’sSCPI STATUS REGISTER STRUCTURE User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference S-57 STANDARD OPERATION STATUS GROUPSecurity Menu Function Group SYSTEM Menu MapSave Lock S-56 Operating and Programming ReferenceSet Atten Selftest FullFunction Group Menu MapSoftware Rev Function GroupMenu Map DescriptionSPAN See Also CENTER,ETxq,STOPFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes SCPIPage Start Sweep Trigger Auto Start Sweep Trigger BusSee Also CONT, -1, Sweep Menu Function Group Menu Map DescriptionStart Sweep Trigger Ext Step Control MasterFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoSee Also Step Control Slave, Step Swp Menu Programming Codes SCPIAnalyzer NONE User’s HandbookStep Control Slave Function Group FREQUENCY Menu MapS-66 Operating and Programming Reference User’sStep Dwell Step Point3Function Group FREQUENCY See Also Step Control Master, Step Swp MenuStep Size See Also Step Size, Step Swp Menu, Sweep Mode StepSee Also Step Points, Step Swp Menu, Sweep Mode Step Menu MapStep Swp Menu Step Swp MenuDwell Coupled Step Control Master Step Control Slave Step Dwell Step Points Step SizeTrig Auto Trig BusSee Also Step Swp Menu, Sweep Mode Step Function Group Menu Map DescriptionSTOP Step Swp Pt Trig ExtAnalyzer FB num HzIKz~MzIGz Function Group Menu Map Description Programming CodesTrigOut Delay SWEEP @iiManual Sweep Sweep Mode List Sweep Mode RampSweep Mode List Sweep Mode RampProgramming Codes SCPI NONE Function Group Menu Map DescriptionSweep Mode Step See Also E, Manual Sweep,SINGLE, Step Swp MenuProgramming Codes SCPI Function Group Menu Map DescriptionSwp Span Cal Always Swp Span Cal OnceSee Also Freq Cal Menu See Also Freq Cal MenuSee Also Power Sweep SWEEPSwpTime Auto Function Group SWEEP Menu MapPreset Mode User Ref Osc Menu Save User Preset SYSTEMAlternate Regs Dim Display Disp Status BP-13 Menu Security Menu Software RevUsrMenu Clear Programming Codes SCPI NONESYSTEM MENU Analyzer NONE10 MHz Freq Std Auto 10 MHz Freq Std ExtmlSee Also Ref Osc Menu Function Group Menu Map Description10 MHz Freq Std Intrnl 10 MHz Freq Std NoneSee Also Ref Osc Menu See Also Ref #SC MenuTrigOut Delay Tracking MenuTrigOut Delay POWER, USER CAL Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes SCPI TRIGgerODELay numtime suffix TrigOut DelayAnalyzer NONE T-4 Operating and Programming ReferenceUncoupl Atten Unlock InfoFunction Group Menu MapUp/Down Power Up/b Size CVSee Also Up/Dn Size CW, Up/Dn Size Swept Function Group P O W E R Menu MapUp/Dn Size Swept See Also Manual Sweep, Sweep Mode Step, Up/Dn Size SweptSee Also Up/Dn Size CW Function Group Menu Map DescriptionUSER DEFINED Giij Function Group USER CAL Menu MapProgramming Codes See AlsoUsrKey Clear UsrMenu ClearPress USER Soft Key to Clear Programming Codes SCPI NONEDescription Programming Codes See Also Analyzer NONEU-6 Operating and Programming Reference User’sZero Freq Waveform MenuFunction Group LMOD Menu Map Function Group Menu Map DescriptionZoom See Also m,SPANFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map Programming Codes SCPI NONEERROR MESSAGES Front Panel Error Messages in AlDhabetical.OrderIntroduction Error Messages 2a-12a-2 Error Messages Level Repair ManualINVALID LANGUAGE ON REAR PANEL SWITCH The Error Messages 2a-32a-4 Error Messages SCPI Error Messages in Numerical Order Synthesizer Specific SCPI Error MessagesError Messages 2a-5 4, Unable to store data in EEROM 5, Not allowed to change addressUniversal SCPI Error Messages Error Messages From -499 ToError Messages From -399 To Error Messages From -299 ToError Messages From - 199 to Error Messages 2a-7105, GET not allowed -104, Data type error 2a-8 Error MessagesMenu Maps Menu Maps 2b-1Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Specifications SpecificationsRange Resolution FrequencyFrequency Modes CW and Manual Sweep Frequency Bands for CW signalsSynthesized List Mode Accuracy Same as time base Internal 10 MHz Time BaseNumber of Points 2 to Switching Time Same as CW Number of Points 1 to Switching Time Same as CWOutput Power RF OutputResolution 0.02 dB Temperature Stability 0.01 dB/“C, typicalSpecifications Accuracy dB4Frequency GHz Flatness dBAnalog Power Sweep External Leveling Source Match R a n g eBandwidth 2c-6Spurious Signals Spectral PuritySpecifications HarmonicsTypical HP 83620A Harmonics & Subharmonics 20 -30 -40 -50 g-60 -70 -80 -90 Carrier Frequency GHzTypical HP 83623A Harmonics 20 -30 -40 $40 -70 -80 -90 13.5Single-Sideband Phase Noise dBc/Hz Residual FM RMS, 50 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidthPower-Line Related 300 Hz offset from carrier SpecificationsModulation Pulse2010 Specifications Internal Pulse GeneratorModulation Depth SensitivitySimultaneous Modulations Locked ModeUnlocked Mode SensitivityInternal Modulation Generator Option AM, FM Pulse Modulation MeterResolution 25 ns Accuracy 5 ns Video delay SpecificationsWarm-Up Time Power Requirements Weight & Dimensions Adapters Supplied GeneralEnvironmental Operating Temperature Range 0 to 55CInputs & Outputs SpecificationsAuxiliary Output RF Output10 MHz Reference Input 10 MHz Reference OutputSweep Output Stop Sweep Input/OutputOptions SpecificationsPulse Sync Out Option 002 only AM/FM Output Option 002 onlyOption 008 1 Hz Frequency Resolution Option 910 Extra Operating & Service ManualsOption W30 Two Years Additional Return-To-HP Service Option 700 MATE System CompatibilityINSTALLATION Initial InspectionSpecifications INSTALLATIONOptions Available 3-2 INSTALLATIONPower Requirements Preparation for UseLine Voltage and Fuse Selection SpecificationsPower Cable 3-4 INSTALLATIONFigure 3-1. AC Power Cables Available SpecificationsINSTALLATION 1. E =Language Selection RememberHow to View or Change a Language Selection from the Front Panel 3-6 INSTALLATIONFigure 3-2. Rear Panel HP-IB Switch SpecificationsINSTALLATION HP-IB Address SelectionRemember Mating Connectors 10 MHz Frequency Reference Selection and Warmup TimeHow to View or Change an HP-IB address from the Front Panel How to Prevent a Front Panel Change to an HP-IB AddressSpecifications Operating EnvironmentINSTALLATION Chassis Kits Rack Mount Slide Kit OptionTable 3-3. Rack Mount Slide Kit Contents Installation ProcedureRemoving the Side StraPs and Feet \NSTALLATION 3-”3-12 INSTALLATION Figure 3-4. Chassis Slide KitMOUNTING HARDWARE F O R H P SYSTEMS ENCLOSURES MOUNTING HARDWARE F O R N O N - H P SYSTEMS ENCLOSURESOption Rack Flange Kit for Synthesizers with Handles RemovedContents SpecificationsInstallation Procedure 3-14 INSTALLATIONSpecifications 1. Refer to Figure 3-5. Remove handle trim stripsRack Flange Kit for Synthesizers with Handles Attached Contents Rack Flange Kit for Synthesizers with Handles Attached OptionINSTALLATION 3-16 INSTALLATION Installation ProcedureFigure 3-6. Rack Mount Flanges for Synthesizers with Handles Attached Storage and Shipment EnvironmentSpecifications INSTALLATIONPackage the Synthesizer for Shipment 3-18 INSTALLATIONSpecifications Converting HP 6340141 Systems to HP 8360 Series SystemsINSTALLATION Manual Operation Instrument Preset Conditions for the HP 6360/8340/83413-20 INSTALLATION CompatibilitySystem Connections SpecificationsINSTALLATION 3-2 The HP 8510 Network Analyzer3-22 INSTALLATION The HP 8757C/E Scalar Network AnalyzerThe HP 83550 Series Millimeter-wave Source Modules The HP 89708 Noise Figure MeterRemote Operation SpecificationsINSTALLATION Converting from Network Analyzer Language to SCPI3-24 INSTALLATION Numeric SuffixesTable 3-7. Numeric Suffixes sllsxSpecifications INSTALLATIONTable 3-8. Programming Language Comparison Description3-28 INSTALLATION Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continuedSpecifications INSTALLATIONMarkers n is 1 to 5, 1 is default Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continuedSpecifications 3-28 INSTALLATIONTable 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continued Specifications INSTALLATIONTable 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continued Activate ramp sweep mode Trigger, external Trigger, free runOPERATOR’S CHECK and ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Service InformationOperator’s Checks Specifications4-2 Operator’s Check/Routine Maintenance Local Operator’s CheckDescription Main Check 1. Press SERVICE SpecificationsRoutine Maintenance How to Replace the Line Fuse4-4 Operator’s Check/Routine Maintenance Table 4-1. Fuse Part NumbersHow to Clean the Fan Filter SpecificationsFigure 4-2. Removing the Fan Filter FAN CAGE SCREWSHow to Clean the Cabinet How to Clean the Display Filter 4-6 Operator’s Check/Routine MaintenanceInstrument History How to Use Instrument HistoryUser’s Handbook Page Change B Change BUser’s Handbook User’s 5-4 Change BHandbook Modulation PulseChange B User’s HandbookUser’s Internal Pulse GeneratorModulation Depth SensitivityChange A S-7 Change AUser’s Handbook User’s 5-8 Change AHandbook Resolution standard 1 lc~z hquency Bands HP tua~, tmizz~, mum, 83624~, 83MOAm and M~IHI~ Sweep Modes 2to2OGHzHighPowrSwept Mode HP mm~, sma, 136w, aau, WOA RF Output5-10 Change A User’s Handbook0.01 Accuracy dBaUser’s Handbook Change A S-11Analog Power sweep Extpmd Leveling Flatness dBM0de100r100kH2sweepspeedandmodulatianmode~~~ PowerMctcrModeL7Hz,nominal source Match Qntudly kvekd lypicafUser’s Handbook Change AT * ALC Unea r”’FmauenciessZOGHz9 Phase Noise Single-SidebandBpndo owFreqModulation PulseResidual FM @4S,5OHZtOl5kHZl3dWidth StaJldardPulse HP 8363o~ 5-16 Change AUser’s s50Gi-kChange A AIClevelsnoWcanbcof&etusingstepattektorUser’s Handbook Internal Modulation option Modulation Meter Accuracy rates I IOO ISIZ 5% of rangeF M LQdcedMode AC4XlN~SllSWeight & Dimensions Net weight 27 kg 60 lb G e n e r a lChange A User’s HandbookInputs & Outputs RFoutput ExmJa.lALcIllputVoWGHz Output S-20 Change AProvkks control signal comw&ms to HP 8516A S-parameter Test Set, Z-pin AuxmryJJltelfaceChange A User’s Handbook5-22 Change A optioll9l3RackFhgeKitUser’s Index Index-lIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-6 use of queries, l-92 use of save/recall, l-93Index-9 Index-10 Index Index-12 Index-13 K key Index-14Index-15 Index-16 Index-17 Index-16 output status bytes, A-19 OVEN message, 3-8 OVERMOD messageIndex-19 Index-20 Index-2 AM waveform, I-2 FM waveform ramp fail, F-2Index-22 Index-23 Index-24 Index-25 Index-26 Index-27

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