HP 85047A S-parameter test set

The HP 85047A S-parameter test set provides the capability to simultaneously measure the reflection and transmission characteristics of two-port devices in either direction with a single connection. This test set includes a frequency doubler that can be switched in by an HP 8753B/C Option 006 to measure 3 MHz to 6 GHz in a single sweep or switched out to measure 300 kHz to 3 GHz in a single sweep. The HP 8753ES Option 011 does not use the frequency doubler, so the full 300 kHz to 6 GHz range is available. This test set exhibits <5 dB insertion loss between the RF input and the test ports for as high as 15 dBm at the test port, and also includes a programmable step attenuator. There are two rear panel BNC outputs. One provides a TTL signal which indicates the result of a limit test. The second TTL output is controlled from the

HP 8753ES test sequence function.

Specifications

Impedance

50 ohms

Frequency range

300 kHz to 3 GHz and

 

3 GHz to 6 GHz

 

(HP 8753B/C);

 

300 kHz to 6 GHz

Directivity1

(HP 8753D/E/ES Opt. 006)

 

300 kHz to 1.3 GHz

35 dB2

1.3 GHz to 3 GHz

30 dB

3 GHz to 6 GHz

25 dB

Typical tracking1

 

Transmission magnitude, phase3

300 kHz to 3 GHz

±1.5 dB, ±10˚

3 GHz to 6 GHz

+0.5, -2.5 dB, ±20˚

Reflection magnitude, phase3

300 kHz to 3 GHz

±1.5 dB, ±10˚

3 GHz to 6 GHz

±1.5 dB, ±20˚

Source match1

 

300 kHz to 1.3 GHz

20 dB

1.3 GHz to 3 GHz

16 dB

3 GHz to 6 GHz

14 dB

Normal insertion loss

 

Input to port 1,2

 

300 kHz to 3 GHz

4.0 dB +0.8 dB/GHz

3 GHz to 6 GHz

17.5 dB +0.8 dB/GHz

Input to R

 

300 kHz to 3 GHz

19 dB +0.5 dB/GHz

3 GHz to 6 GHz

34 dB +0.5 dB/GHz

Port 1,2 to A,B

16 dB

Typical Isolation4

 

300 kHz to 3 GHz

100 dB

3 GHz to 6 GHz

90 dB

Test port switch

±0.03 dB; ±0.01 dB4

repeatability

Maximum operating level

+20 dBm

Damage level

 

+30 dBm

RF attenuator range

70 dB (10 dB steps)

DC bias range

 

±30 VDC, 200 mA, no

 

 

degradation in RF

 

 

specs, 1A max.

RF connectors

 

7 mm precision

Port 1,2

 

All others

 

50 ohm type-N(f)

Dimensions

90 mm H x 432 mm W x 553 mm D

Weight

 

10 kg (22 lb)

A standard HP 85047A test set contains a solid-state transfer switch, which allows continuous switching of power from port 1 to port 2 for full two-port error cor- rection. Option 009 replaces the transfer switch with a mechanical switch. This provides about 2.5 to 3.5 dB more power at the test port, but does not allow contin- uous switching, so the user must initiate updates of all four S-parameters for full two-port error correction. Also, the mechanical switch has relays that will wear out faster than the solid-state switch. Approximate lifetime of the mechanical switch is 1 million cycles.

HP 85047A schematic

1.This can be greatly improved with accuracy enhancement.

2.Some degradation at environmental extremes below 600 kHz.

3.Degrees, specified as deviation from linear phase.

4. Typical performance.

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8753ET specifications

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