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8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsE7340A & E7342A (2 to 85 GHz)E7350A & E7352A (2 to 110 GHz)Operating and ServiceManualAgilent Part Number: E735

x 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsCompliance with StandardsCompliance with StandardsCompliance with German Noise RequirementsThis is to declare that t

3-30 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationRF PowerRF PowerRF power functions that are not port-specific are accessed using the RFPower Configuration

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-31OperationRF PowerIf {RF LEVEL / INTERNAL} is selected, the RF source (83651B) performs its ownleveling, using an i

3-32 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationRF PowerChoicesIf {DETECT UNL / ALWAYS} is selected, the 8510C polls for errors during everysweep.If{DETE

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-33OperationRF PowerRF Power Settings [SYSTEM] {MORE} {RF POWER CONFIG} {RF POWER SETTINGS} calls up the followingsub

3-34 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationRF PowerReset Detector GainCalibration[SYSTEM] {MORE} {RF POWER CONFIG} {MORE} {RESET DET GAIN CAL} calls

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-35OperationRF Power“RUN CAL” Functions If {RUN CAL + USER PRST} is selected, the detector gain calibration routine i

3-36 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationLO PowerLO PowerLO power functions are accessed using the LO Power Configuration and LOPower Settings menu

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-37OperationLO PowerIf {LO LEVEL / EXTERNAL} is selected, the LO source performs its own leveling,using an external d

3-38 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationServiceServiceService functions are accessed using the 85102 Service and XF Test SetService menus, descri

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-39OperationServicePeek/Poke Functions The last three softkeys make it possible to read from, or write to, a location

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3-40 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationServiceXF Test Set Service [SYSTEM] {MORE} {SERVICE FUNCTIONS} {XF TESTSET SERVICE} calls up the followin

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-41OperationServicePeek/Poke Functions The last three softkeys make it possible to read from, or write to, a location

3-42 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationIF FrequencyIF FrequencyThe IF used by the network analyzer is nominally 20 MHz. However, it isdesirable

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-43OperationAlternative 1.0 mm CalibrationsAlternative 1.0 mm CalibrationsNOTE The two calibration techniques describ

3-44 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationAlternative 1.0 mm CalibrationsBroadband SOLTCalibrationThis is a method of calibrating across the entire

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-45OperationAlternative 1.0 mm CalibrationsBroadband TRM This is a method of calibrating across the entire frequency

3-46 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationOperation Using a Wafer Probe StationOperation Using a Wafer Probe StationSystem Configuration For on-wafe

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-47OperationOperation Using a Wafer Probe StationAvailable Equipment Agilent Technologies does not manufacture or sup

3-48 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationOperation Using a Wafer Probe Station• In automatic and semi-automatic probe stations, the adjustments in

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems4-14 Performance VerificationIn This Chapter...•Verification Overview, page 4-2• When to Verify, page 4-2• Materials Requ

xii 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsCompliance with Standards

4-28510XF Network Analyzer SystemsPerformance VerificationVerification OverviewNOTE The verification procedures in this chapter work for all 8510 and 85

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems4-3Performance Verification Materials Required The following materials are required to run the tests:• 8510XF system wi

4-48510XF Network Analyzer SystemsPerformance Verification Frequency rangesFor most of the menu items in the software, there are two or more selection

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems4-5Performance VerificationVerification Setup Verification SetupGeneral Preparation Prepare for performance verification

4-68510XF Network Analyzer SystemsPerformance VerificationVerification SetupNOTE Rev. A.05.00 or greater of the performance verification software isbac

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems4-7Performance VerificationVerification Setup3. A screen prompt will give you the opportunity to set the date and time.

4-88510XF Network Analyzer SystemsPerformance VerificationVerification SetupPrinter Selection1. From the Main Menu (choosing printer options):a. Selec

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems4-9Performance VerificationVerification Procedures Verification ProceduresLow Band Verification(< 50 GHz)The following

4-108510XF Network Analyzer SystemsPerformance VerificationVerification Proceduresc. To make the thru connection, gently slide the right test (port 2)

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems4-11Performance VerificationVerification Procedures11. Select Select Standard to return to the Standard Selection Menu.

Contents8510XF Network Analyzer Systems Operating and Service Manual Contents xiiiNotice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-128510XF Network Analyzer SystemsPerformance VerificationVerification ProceduresHigh Band Verification(> 50 GHz)NOTE Before verification of the hig

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems4-13Performance VerificationVerification Procedures12. When verification has been completed view the data, then print or

4-148510XF Network Analyzer SystemsPerformance VerificationCW Frequency Accuracy Test CW Frequency Accuracy TestNOTE The CW frequency accuracy test sh

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems4-15Performance VerificationCW Frequency Accuracy Test3. To set the frequency using the analyzer front panel, press STI

4-168510XF Network Analyzer SystemsPerformance VerificationCW Frequency Accuracy TestPerformance TestRecordRecord the measured frequencies for RF sour

The 8510XF requires separate verifications for frequencies belowand above 50 GHz (see "Frequency Ranges" in this same chapter).A special two

4-188510XF Network Analyzer SystemsPerformance VerificationCW Frequency Accuracy Test

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-15 System MaintenanceIn This Chapter...•Electrostatic Discharge, page 5-2• 1.0 mm Connector Care, page 5-3• Detector

5-2 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceElectrostatic DischargeElectrostatic DischargeStatic electricity builds up on the body and on too

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-3System Maintenance1.0 mm Connector Care1.0 mm Connector CareIn order to accommodate an extremely wide frequency ran

Contents xiv 8510XF Network Analyzer Systems Operating and Service ManualTest Port Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-4 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem Maintenance1.0 mm Connector CareCare of 1.0 mm connectors is discussed throughout the manual of the85059A 1.

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-5System Maintenance1.0 mm Connector CareIf a connector appears defective, clean and inspect it again. Damagedconnect

5-68510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceDetector Gain CalibrationDetector Gain CalibrationPurpose of theCalibrationThis is the first of two

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-7System MaintenanceDetector Gain CalibrationProcedure The calibration process consists of running a firmware routine

5-8 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceConversion Loss CalibrationConversion Loss CalibrationPurpose of theCalibrationThis is the second

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-9System MaintenanceTheory of OperationTheory of OperationSignal Separation The illustration below shows how directio

5-10 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceTheory of OperationFrequency Control The preceding diagram is a simplification, in that it shows

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-11System MaintenanceTheory of OperationFigure 5-3 Mixer LocationsMultiplication Harmonic multiplication is used to g

5-12 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceTheory of OperationTable 5-2 and Table 5-3 below show how the ranges are subdivided for110 GHz s

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-13System MaintenanceTheory of OperationThe frequency bands are described individually below.0.045 to 2 GHz Band In t

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems Operating and Service Manual Contents xvStandards Already Described . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-14 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceTheory of OperationLevel Control In some applications of network analysis (particularly in testi

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-15System MaintenanceTheory of OperationAdvantages of IF levelingBecause the IF output of the mixer is fixed at 20 MHz

5-16 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceTheory of OperationMultiplying DACThe dc voltage from the detector is applied to an 8-bit multip

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-17System MaintenanceTheory of OperationBlanking circuitDuring transitions from one frequency to another, the RF sour

5-18 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceTheory of OperationONCE If this option is selected, the source is polled for errors onlyduring t

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-19System MaintenanceTheory of OperationThe correction factors are collected by means of a special calibrationprocedu

5-20 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceTheory of Operation• The detector signal is applied to the ALC circuit, which compares thedetect

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-21System MaintenanceSystem Block DiagramsSystem Block Diagrams110 GHz Systems The illustrations on the following thr

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5-24 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceSystem Block Diagrams

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8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-29System MaintenanceSystem Block Diagrams85 GHz Systems The illustrations on the following three pages show block di

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8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 1-11 IntroductionIn This Chapter...•Finding System Information, page 1-2• 8510XF Network Analyzer Systems, page 1-4• S

5-348510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceSystem Block Diagrams

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8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-37System MaintenanceTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf the system appears to be malfunctioning, the process described

5-38 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceTroubleshootingGPIB address switchesAll of the rack instruments must be set to the correct GPIB

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 5-39System MaintenanceTroubleshootingDiagnostics The 8510XF is not designed to be repaired by the user in the event of

5-40 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSystem MaintenanceTroubleshooting

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 6-16 Replaceable PartsIn This Chapter...•Parts Listed, page 6-2• How to Order, page 6-2• Frequency Ranges, page 6-2• C

6-2 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsReplaceable PartsFigure 6-1 Major Components of the 8510XFParts Listed This chapter lists the field-replaceable comp

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 6-3Replaceable PartsCategorization ofComponentsThe components of a complete 8510XF single sweep system can be dividedi

1-2 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsIntroductionFinding System InformationFinding System InformationSources of Information Documents provided with the

6-4 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsReplaceable Parts110 GHz Systems110 GHz SystemsComplete System The Agilent part number of the complete 110 GHz syst

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 6-5Replaceable Parts110 GHz Systems85106-60038 TABLE TOP ASSEMBLY 1 METER 18510C NETWORK ANALYZER 108510-60107 CABLE-I

6-6 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsReplaceable Parts110 GHz SystemsMillimeter-WaveSubsystemThe Agilent part number of the 110 GHz millimeter-wave subs

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 6-7Replaceable Parts85 GHz Systems85 GHz SystemsComplete System The Agilent part number of the complete 85 GHz system

6-8 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsReplaceable Parts85 GHz SystemsE4455A POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT 120 V US 1.6METER1C2786-63007 POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 6-9Replaceable Parts85 GHz SystemsMillimeter-WaveSubsystemThe Agilent part number of the 85 GHz Millimeter-Wave Subsys

6-10 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsReplaceable PartsMillimeter-Wave ControllerMillimeter-Wave ControllerThe figure below shows the locations of circui

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 6-11Replaceable PartsMillimeter-Wave ControllerTable 6-6 Parts list for the E7341A Millimeter-Wave ControllerPart Numb

6-12 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsReplaceable PartsMillimeter-Wave Controller

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 7-17 Menus & CommandsIn This Chapter...•Menu Maps, page 7-2• “New GPIB Commands” on page 7-43• “Unsupported GPIB C

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 1-3IntroductionFinding System InformationWhere to look The following table shows where to look first (and second) for p

7-2 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsMenus & CommandsMenu MapsMenu MapsThe following pages include a complete set of menu maps for the 8510Cnetwork

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8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 1-5IntroductionSystem DescriptionSystem DescriptionTwo Versions of the8510XFThe system is available in two basic versi

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8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 7-43Menus & CommandsNew GPIB CommandsNew GPIB CommandsThe table below lists the 8510C GPIB commands that have been

7-44 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsMenus & CommandsNew GPIB CommandsLGCLOADCORR No softkey equivalent Used by Agilent service engineers to loadco

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 7-45Menus & CommandsNew GPIB CommandsPPDETONCE [SYSTEM] {MORE} {RF POWER CONFIG}{MORE} {DET UNL ONCE}Enablesdetect

7-46 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsMenus & CommandsNew GPIB CommandsSOU2OFF [SYSTEM] {MORE} {LO POWER CONFIG}{LO LEVEL -- LEVELING OFF}Places the

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 7-47Menus & CommandsUnsupported GPIB CommandsUnsupported GPIB CommandsThe table below lists GPIB commands that are

7-48 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsMenus & CommandsUnsupported GPIB CommandsLOCTEXTE Select system 1st IF phaselock to externalLONOLOCTNONE Do no

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 7-49Menus & CommandsNew MessagesNew MessagesInformational messagesThe following informational messages (which are

7-50 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsMenus & CommandsNew MessagesWarnings messagesThe following warning messages (which are displayed in red letter

Index8510XF Network Analyzer Systems Index 1Numerics1.0 mm calibration kit, 3-71.0 mm connector care, 5-385059A, 3-785102 service menu, 3-5, 3-3885106

1-6 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsIntroductionSystem DescriptionCoaxial Configuration When the 8510XF is configured for measurement through coaxialconn

Index 2 8510XF Network Analyzer Systemsdamaged shipments, 2-5detector, 5-15detector gain calibration, 3-32, 3-34, 5-6, 5-18diagnostics, 5-39dimensions

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems Index 3parts, 6-10millimeter-wave subsystem (110 GHz), 6-6millimeter-wave subsystem (85 GHz), 6-9millimeter-wave subsy

Index 4 8510XF Network Analyzer Systemsslope (power), 3-28, 3-29, 3-33SOLTbroadband calibration, 3-44calibration, 3-44normal calibration, 3-7spurious

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 1-7IntroductionSystem DescriptionWafer ProbeConfigurationFor on-wafer measurements, it is usually best to remove the ne

1-8 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsIntroductionOptionsOptionsOption 005(45 MHz to 2 GHz)This option extends the lower limit of the 8510XF frequency ra

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 1-9IntroductionOptionsOption 010(Time Domain)This option makes it possible to use the 8510XF in time domain mode. Theo

1-10 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsIntroductionUpgrade PathsUpgrade PathsKits are available for upgrading another type of 8510C test system to an8510

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 1-11IntroductionUpgrade PathsUpgrade Kits for the85106C/DAn 85106C/D can be upgraded to an 8510XF, in either the 110 G

1-12 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsIntroductionUpgrade PathsUpgrade Kits for the85109C(With Option 002)An 85109C with Option 002 can be upgraded to a

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-12 InstallationIn This Chapter...Site Preparation, page 2-2Power Requirements, page 2-2Environmental Requirements, p

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems iiiWhat You’ll Find in This Manual…Chapter 1 • Introduction to the 8510XFChapter 2 • How to install the systemChapter

2-2 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationSite PreparationSite PreparationPower Requirements Before installing the system, be sure that the requi

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-3InstallationSite PreparationEnvironmentalRequirementsThe environmental requirements of the system are listed in the

2-4 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationSite PreparationWeight and dimensionsThe table below shows the maximum weight and dimensions of the 851

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-5InstallationReceiving the SystemReceiving the SystemThe System as Shipped The 8510XF system will arrive with all ra

2-6 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationReceiving the SystemShipping Containers Keep the shipping containers in one area until the system check

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-7InstallationReceiving the SystemSystem Checklists Use the tables below to verify that the shipment is complete. The

2-8 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationReceiving the SystemOptional/Variable Items Table 2-6 lists those items that are supplied only if the a

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-9InstallationPrecautionsPrecautionsSafe Installation Install the system so that the ON/OFF switch is readily identifi

2-10 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationPrecautionsWARNING If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by theequipmentcou

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-11InstallationUnpacking the SystemUnpacking the SystemTools Required • 9/16 inch wrench or adjustable-end wrench• Sc

iv8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsWarrantyCertification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its publishedspecifications at the time of sh

2-12 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationUnpacking the SystemFigure 2-3 Removing the Outer Packing CrateWARNING Always wear safety glasses when

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-13InstallationUnpacking the SystemFigure 2-4 Removing the Foam Cover and Plastic WrappingRemove the top cover and pl

2-14 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationUnpacking the SystemFigure 2-5 Removing the BoltsFigure 2-6 Removing the Anchor BoltBrace bolts (Item

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-15InstallationUnpacking the SystemFigure 2-7 Replacing the Anchor BoltUnload the system1. Pull out the two bolts (it

2-16 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationUnpacking the SystemFigure 2-8 Moving the System Down the Ramp7. Make sure the leveling feet are fully

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-17InstallationBasic System ConfigurationsBasic System ConfigurationsThe 8510XF can be used in either of two basic con

2-18 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationBasic System ConfigurationsCoaxial Configuration Figure 2-9 shows how the instruments are installed in

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-19InstallationBasic System ConfigurationsFigure 2-10 Rear-View Cabling Diagram (Coaxial Configuration)

2-20 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationBasic System ConfigurationsInstalling the WorkSurfaceThe work surface is a 1 meter wide table top, to

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-21InstallationBasic System ConfigurationsWafer ProbeConfigurationFigure 2-12 shows how the instruments are installed

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems vContacting AgilentOnline assistance: www.agilent.com/find/assistUnited States(tel) 1 800 452 4844Latin America(tel) (

2-22 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationBasic System ConfigurationsFigure 2-13 Rear-view Cabling Diagram (Wafer-Probe Configuration)

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-23InstallationMillimeter-Wave ControllerMillimeter-Wave ControllerThe front panel of the millimeter-wave controller

2-24 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationMillimeter-Wave ControllerConnectors (Port 1) RF OUTPUT This 2.4 mm connector provides the left test h

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-25InstallationMillimeter-Wave ControllerGPIB Address Switch The millimeter-wave controller has an GPIB address switc

2-26 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationTest HeadsTest HeadsPort 1 and Port 2 are in the left and right test heads, respectively. The testhead

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-27InstallationTest HeadsThe right test head is illustrated below; it is shown from the rear (that is,from the point

2-28 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationController / Test Head InterconnectionsController / Test Head InterconnectionsSystems WithOption 005Th

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-29InstallationController / Test Head InterconnectionsSequence of test head connectionsNOTE Use a 57 N-cm (5 in-lb) t

2-30 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationController / Test Head InterconnectionsInstruments WithoutOption 005The interconnections between the c

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-31InstallationController / Test Head InterconnectionsSequence of test head connectionsNOTE Use a 57 N-cm (5 in-lb) t

vi 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSafety and Regulatory InformationSafety and Regulatory InformationReview this product and related documentation to

2-32 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationCable ListCable ListSystem cabling for the 8510XF is outlined in the tables below.Duplicate Listings I

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-33InstallationCable ListTable 2-8 Cable List (Connections from the 83621B)From 83621B... To: Notes Cable Type Part N

2-34 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationCable ListTable 2-10 Cable List (Connections from the Millimeter-Wave Controller)From Millimeter-Wave

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-35InstallationCable ListTable 2-11 Cable List (Connections from the Left Test Head)From Left Test Head... To: Notes

2-36 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationCable ListTable 2-12 Cable List (Connections from the Right Test Head)From Right Test Head... To: Note

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-37InstallationCable ListOther Connectionsand SettingsGPIB Addresses When the 8510C power is turned on, all previousl

2-38 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationTurning On the SystemTurning On the SystemWhile turning on the system, be sure to observe all of the p

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-39InstallationSystem Operational TestSystem Operational TestThis is a basic operator’s check, designed to establish

2-40 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationSystem Operational TestTest Procedure Setup1. Perform a factory preset, using the key sequence:[RECALL

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 2-41InstallationSystem Operational TestConclusion If all of the measured levels are at or above the minimum levels sho

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems viiSafety and Regulatory InformationInstrument MarkingsSafety RequirementsThis product has been designed and tested i

2-42 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsInstallationOperating NotesOperating NotesOnce the system is configured according to the instructions in the previo

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-13 OperationIn This Chapter...•8510XF Operating System, page 3-2• Menu Changes (Overview), page 3-4• Measurement Cal

3-2 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperation8510XF Operating System8510XF Operating SystemIn the 8510XF, the network analyzer runs a specially modified

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-3Operation8510XF Operating SystemMenu ConventionsUsed in this ChapterSoftkeysThe names of softkeys are represented i

3-4 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperation8510XF Operating SystemMenu Changes(Overview)The [CAL], [DOMAIN], [PARAMETER], STIMULUS[MENU], and [SYSTEM

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-5Operation8510XF Operating SystemSYSTEM Menu The [SYSTEM] menu is changed in the following areas:• {PULSE CONFIG} is

3-6 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationMeasurement CalibrationMeasurement CalibrationWhy Calibration IsEssentialDuring measurement calibration, a

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-7OperationMeasurement CalibrationNOTE The shorts used in the 85059A 1.0 mm calibration kit are offset shorts.When me

3-8 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationMeasurement CalibrationThe 1.0 mm calibration kit also supports two quick calibration techniques,which can

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-9OperationCalibration ProcedureCalibration ProcedureNOTE The following procedure assumes that the 1.0 mm calibration

viii 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsSafety and Regulatory InformationBefore Applying Power Verify that the product is configured to match the availabl

3-10 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationCalibration Procedure7. Select a calibration type from the menu. The available types are:❍ Response❍ Resp

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-11OperationChoosing Calibration StandardsChoosing Calibration StandardsConnector Sex The connector sex of a 1.0 mm c

3-12 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationChoosing Calibration StandardsBanded Standards Some of the calibration standards in the 1.0 mm calibratio

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-13OperationCalibration TypesCalibration TypesSelecting [CAL] {CAL 1} or [CAL] {CAL 2} will call up the Calibration T

3-14 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationCalibration TypesResponse This is a very limited calibration, which corrects only for frequencyresponse,

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-15OperationCalibration TypesResponse & Isolation This is a very limited calibration, which corrects only for fre

3-16 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationCalibration TypesS11 1-Port This calibration is for reflection measurements using the left test port (with

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-17OperationCalibration TypesOne Path 2-Port This calibration is for reflection and transmission measurements, in oned

3-18 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationCalibration TypesFull 2-Port This is a very thorough calibration, which takes measurements of reflection,t

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-19OperationCalibration TypesTRL (TRM) 2-Port The 1.0 mm calibration kit does not include a precision transmission li

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems ixTypeface ConventionsTypeface ConventionsItalics • Used to emphasize important information:Use this software only wi

3-20 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationStandard TypesStandard TypesStandards AlreadyDescribedSome of the standards have already been described,

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-21OperationStandard TypesOpen/Short Standards These standards are used to measure reflection for:• S11 1-Port calibra

3-22 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationStandard TypesShorts Standards These standards are used to measure reflection for:• S11 1-Port calibration

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-23OperationStandard TypesLoad/Short Standards These standards are used to measure reflection for:• S11 1-Port calibra

3-24 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationStandard TypesOne-PathTransmissionStandardsThese standards are used to measure transmission and match for

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-25OperationStandard TypesOne-Path IsolationStandardThis standard is used to measure forward isolation for one-path 2

3-26 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationStandard TypesFull 2-PortTransmissionStandardsThese standards are used to measure transmission and match

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-27OperationStandard TypesFull 2-Port IsolationStandardsThese standards are used to measure forward and reverse isola

3-28 8510XF Network Analyzer SystemsOperationPort PowerPort PowerPort-specific power settings are made using this menu:STIMULUS [MENU] {POWER MENU}Figu

8510XF Network Analyzer Systems 3-29OperationPort PowerPort Coupling Softkey #4 is a toggle key, alternately representing {COUPLE PORTS} or{UNCOUPLE P