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User’s and Service Guide
Agilent Technologies
87075C
Multiport Test Set
For E506x Network Analyzers
Part No. 87075-90027
Printed in USA
Print Date: March 2004
© Copyright 2004 Agilent Technologies, Inc.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDITIONS. FURTHER, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AGILENT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AGILENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR FOR IN
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users will receive no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) or DFAR 252.227-7015 (b)(2) (November 1995), as applicable in any technical data. Certification Agilent Technologies, Inc. certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies, Inc. further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent al
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WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated condi
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Contents 1. Introduction and Installation Introduction to the Multiport Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 A Complete Multiport Test System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Fully Characterize Your Devices with a Single Connection. . . . . . . . . .2 Improve Your Competitiveness with a Fully Specified Test System . . .3 Eliminate Redundant Connection of Calibration Standards with Test Set Cal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Test Set Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SelfCal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Test Set Cal: An Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Setting Up the Measurement Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Cal Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 6. SCPI Command Reference 7. COM Object Reference 8. Specifications About This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Post-Repair Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Rebuilt-Exchange Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Introduction and Installation 1
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Introduction and Installation Introduction to the Multiport Test Set Introduction to the Multiport Test Set The 87075C is a 75-ohm multiport test set that is available with 6 or 12 test ports. A Complete Multiport Test System 87075C multiport test sets are designed to work with E5061A (1.5 GHz) and E5062A (3 GHz) RF network analyzers to provide complete measurement systems for 75 ohm multiport devices. These test systems offer fast measurement speed, high accuracy, and productivity featur
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Introduction and Installation Introduction to the Multiport Test Set Improve Your Competitiveness with a Fully Specified Test System A multiport test set coupled with an E5061A/E5062A network analyzer offers fully specified performance at the actual test ports, whether you measure in a fixture or at the end of test cables. Specified performance means you can: get the same results no matter which test station you use to measure your DUT correlate test data from many DUTs across multiple te
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Introduction and Installation Introduction to the Multiport Test Set Reduce the Effects of Test-System Drift with SelfCal SelfCal is an internally automated calibration technique that uses solid-state switches to measure calibration standards located inside the test set. SelfCal executes automatically in just a few seconds (at an interval you define), so the impact to your test process is minimal. Use SelfCal to: re-calibrate your multiport test system, returning it to the same measurement
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Introduction and Installation Introduction to the Multiport Test Set Typeface Conventions Sample (bold) Boldface type is used when a term is defined or emphasis. Sample (Italic) Italic type is used for emphasis. [ ] key Indicates a hardkey (key on the front panel or external keyboard) labeled “Sample.” “key” may be omitted. Sample menu/button/box Indicates a menu/button/box on the screen labeled “Sample” which can be selected/executed by clicking. “menu,” “button,” or “box” may be omitted.
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Introduction and Installation If You are Using an 8712ET/ES or 8714ET/ES Analyzer If You are Using an 8712ET/ES or 8714ET/ES Analyzer This document is intended for use with E5061A and E5062A analyzers, so some of the information (for example, key presses and calibration features) does not apply to your analyzer. You can order the copy of the manual specifically written for using the 87075C with 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES analyzers with the part number 87050-90026 by contacting Agilent Technolo
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Introduction and Installation Installation Installation This section will guide you through the steps necessary to correctly and safely install your multiport test set. The steps are: “Step 1. Check the Shipment” “Step 2. Determine Network Analyzer Compatibility” “Step 3. Connect the Test Set to the Analyzer” “Step 4. Satisfy Electrical and Environmental Requirements” “Step 5. Activate the Test Set” “Step 6. Connect Peripheral Devices” Chapter 1 7
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Introduction and Installation Installation Figure 1-1 87075C Multiport Test Set — Two Versions 87075C Option 006 — Six Port Test Set 87075C Option 012 — Twelve Port Test Set 8 Chapter 1
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Introduction and Installation Installation Step 1. Check the Shipment After you have unpacked your test set, keep the packaging materials to use if your instrument should need to be returned for maintenance or repair. NOTE The packaging material is designed to protect the test set from damage that can happen during shipping. Returning the test set in anything other than the original packaging may result in non-warranted damage. Check the items received against Table 1-1 to make sure that you
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Introduction and Installation Installation Table 1-1 Test Set Accessories Supplied Item No. Description Quantity Part Number 1 Power Cord 1 See Figure 4-3. 2 Type-N Cable (Analyzer to test set’s 1(75 Ω ) 87075-60026 1 REFLECTION Port) 3 Type-N Cable (Analyzer to test set’s 1(75 Ω ) 87075-60028 1 TRANSMISSION Port) 4 Type-N Cable (Analyzer to test set’s 1(75 Ω ) 87075-60027 2 REFLECTION Port) 5 Type-N Cable (Analyzer to test set’s 1(75 Ω ) 87075-60029 2 TRANSMISSION Port) 6 Parallel Port Interf
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Introduction and Installation Installation Figure 1-2 Test Set Accessories Supplied Step 2. Determine Network Analyzer Compatibility If you are using a 8712ET/ES or 8714ET/ES analyzer, refer to “If You are Using an 8712ET/ES or 8714ET/ES Analyzer”. Chapter 1 11
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Introduction and Installation Installation Step 3. Connect the Test Set to the Analyzer For using your system on a bench, configure and connect the two instruments as shown in Figure 1-3: Connect the Parallel In connector of the test set to the analyzer Parallel connector. Use the parallel cable that was shipped with the multiport test set. If you will be installing your system in a rack, read “Installing the System in a Rack,” next in this section, before connecting the test set to the an
