Agilent U9391C/F/G Comb Generator
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1. 1 00 3 43 16 2 0 64 2 228 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual FRONT Dimensions in millimeters and inches Specification 3 TOLERANCES XX 0 5MM XX X 0 2MM XX 0 02 N XX X 0 01IN 12 4 0 49 H RIGHT1 10 6 0 42 Figure 3 6 Mechanical Dimension of U9391 60009 Squaring Circuit The U9391 60009 squaring circuit is available for the U9391F and U9391G only 31 3 Specification Environmental Specifications Agilent U9391C F G are designed to fully comply with Agilent Technologies s product operating environment specifications The following are the summarized environmental specifications for these products Table 3 4 U9391C F G Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating Storage Error corrected range Cycling Relative Humidity Operation Storage Shock End use handling shock Transportation shock Vibration Operating Survival Altitude Operating Storage ESD immunity Direct discharge Air discharge 0 C to 40 C 40 C to 70 C 23 C to 3 C 65 C to 85 C 10 cycles at 20 C per minute 20 minutes dwell time per MIL STD 883F Method 1010 8 Condition C modified 50 to 95 RH at 40 C 24 hours cycling2. 2650 for U9391C 5000 for U9391F and 6700 for U9391G Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Operating Guides 4 7 Click Calibrate button to start the NVNA Cal Wizard 8 Agilent Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer jlx File Response Analysis Stimulus Utlty Help General NVNA Domain Envelope Domain Measurement Contiguration Calibration Measurement Display Start Calibration Wizard Frequ gt 1 000 Select Calibration Standard Pleas e select call tendard and press Next ta continue Press the camespending celor button or image to ortie necessary for phase ampltude calibration perform a separate n Only one pe Select Calibration Standerd TB vector Calibration Load Prese Calibration Asmat EE Ampitice Catinaton C Pana Vector Calibration is not performed perfarme bration on port is nat periarmed Calibration on part is nat perfarmed Phase Cal Amplitude lt Back Next gt Cancel Ada sogrert Insert Segment Delete Segment Delete AI _AvgrTrigger Setup Apoly Calibrate Meas Time Ph PRF 10 MHz Figure 4 4 NVNA Calibration Wizard 8 Follow the on screen instruction on the PNA X to perform calibration 9 Vector Calibration must be performed first Click Load to recall Cal Set data from a previously performed calibration However the stimulus settings for the
3. To Port 1 or Port 3 Figure 4 2 Quick check Configuration for NVNA Test Quick Check Procedure The equipment setup is as illustrated in Figure 4 2 1 Connect GPIB linking PNA X PSG and Power Meter 2 Power up both the phase reference units and also connect the USB cable to the PNA X 3 Shutdown the network analyzer application and turn on NVNA application Leaving the network analyzer application running in the background will cause the NVNA applications to not function properly 4 Click Response and select Couple Segment from Agilent Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer main menu as shown in Figure 4 3 5 Again click Response and select Receiver Attenuation Set 10dB at Receive B portion and then click OK Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 39 4 40 Operating Guides 6 Set the parameters as following Then click Apply button a Start and Stop frequency 10MHz b Frequency points 1 c Maximum Harmonics 2650 5000 6700 d IFBW 10Hz near Vector Notwork Analyzor Analysis Stimulus Utility Help Domain Envelope Domain Measurement Configuration Calibration Measurement Display Start P Frequency Start Stop Powel Frequency requency Points Power _ Power _ Point 10 000000 MHz E E 15 dem Add Segment _ Insert segment Delete Segment Delete All AvgrTnoger Setup Calibrate Meas Time Ph PRF 10 MHz Figure 4 3 NVNA main menu
4. Compliance Notices and Regulatory Information 33 Compliance With Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC on page 33 Regulatory Markings on page 33 Declaration of Conformity 34 This chapter provides an overview specifications of Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator ott Agilent Technologies 21 3 Specification General Specifications Drive Power Supply Specifications Table 3 1 U9391C F G Drive Power Supply Specification Model U9391C U9391F U9391G Voltage 15 10 Vdc 15 10 Vdc 15 10 Vdc Current 300mA nominal 300mA nominal 850mA nominal Recommended DC power supply for U9391C F E3620A Recommended DC power supply for U9391G E3615A Compatible DC power supply All E36XXA series power supply except E3612A and E3614A Current drawn will change when drive voltage changes BLACK li LABEL GNO GREY COVER WITH N J RED SLEAVE WHT BRN GREY COVER WITH H55 RED BLACK SLEAVE R N inii A WHT BRN GREY j J1 LSD 3 g a J2 i GI nA i SREY 10025 4 ry aes RED DOT 1000115 E a L SEE DETAIL A SECTION A A as 3202 1321 DETAIL A Figure 3 1 U9391 20013 DC Bias Cable 22 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Specification 3 Physical Specifications Model U9391C U9391F U9391G Net weight 0 370kg 0 370kg 0 435kg Shipping weight 3 155kg 3 315kg 3 385kg Sh
5. 10 degrees 10MHz to 28GHz 20 10 degrees 28GHz to 38GHz 20 15 degrees 38GHz to 50GHz lt 23 1 2 4 8 16 gt 10dB 10MHz to 6GHz gt 10dB 10MHz to 20GHz gt 7dB 20GHz to 45GHz gt 5dB 45GHz to 50GHz 10 10 degrees 10MHz to 26 5GHz 20 10 degrees 26 5GHz to 38GHz 20 15 degrees 38GHz to 50GHz 35 35 degrees 50GHz to 67GHz lt 23 1 2 4 8 16 gt 10dB 10MHz to 6GHz gt 10dB 10MHz to 20GHz gt 7dB 20GHz to 45GHz gt 5dB 45GHz to 67GHz When driven by low phase noise sources this comb generator will operate at frequencies lower than 10MHz but performance is not guaranteed t For operations below 100MHz use a square wave to drive the comb generator The specifications refers to the raw performance data For NVNA application the phase performance is corrected with the calibration data 24 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Specification 3 Mechanical Characteristic Mechanical characteristics such as center conductor protrusion and pin depth are not warranted performance specifications They are however important supplemental characteristics related to the electrical performance of the devices Agilent Technologies verifies the mechanical characteristics of the devices with special gaging processes and electrical testing These processes ensure that the device connectors do not exhibit any excess center conductor protr
6. Cal set must exactly match the current stimulus settings 10 Select Port 1 or Port 3 and follow the instructions to perform the Amplitude Calibration using power sensor before doing the Phase Calibration 11 To perform Phase Calibration select the phase reference unit that is identified to use for calibration Then click Next button Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 41 4 42 Operating Guides Calibration Wizard Select Phase Reference Module E Select a phase reterence trom the bst and press Next to periorm the phase calibrahon This phase reterence should not fama be the one used dunng measurement Model Serial Number _ Firmware Version Calibration Dee E Al E 93910 60021 MYFILOT Al 031108 15 00 Wyou have one or more phase references not shown in tis list Detect Connected Modules Ve hot pele ah eah e a w you want to use an unsupported phase reference click Next without selectng a phase reference oe G Figure 4 5 NVNA Calibration Wizard 12 Connect the Output of phase reference unit unit that has been selected as phase calibration to Port 3 of network analyzer once calibration is completed 13 Click on the Measurement Display tab and select as following to perform comb amplitude and comb phase measurement a Format select Log Mag to measure comb amplitude or Phase to measure comb phase b Domain select Frequency c Measure select Single or
7. Continuous Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Operating Guides H Agilent Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer 2151 File Response Analysis Stimulus Utility Help General NVNA Domain Envelope Domain Measurement Configuration Calibrati Measurement Display 9 p Forma Display Measure Real Domain Parameter Quad Display LinMag Imag Freq Set 1 GHz Seg1 zj ET Continuous Polar Power Set 5 dBm a _simas AlWeve some BLWave nga E S217 d 8 2 wea T T 1047 aB 4173 4B ihm cH 20005Hz 2200 GH S100 GHz fon cH anno 500 GE Frequency Hertz Frequency Hert omu A2 Wave asm B2Wave a a Zoso 2 E p22 aB Sasa 8 osaa d 8 94s0aB 3 Z sso 2 96 7240 4 E7948 gone a Poroa g T 1003 dB m 8 90 4B focz 2n00GHz 3 200 Giz 3100 Giz Toucriz 2 000 Getz 3200 Gz 5 000 Getz Fraqueney Herte Frequency Horz Meas Time 200 29ms PhPRF_ GHz Cal Figure 4 6 NVNA main menu 14 Compare measurement results with specification in Table 3 2 on page 23 15 Phase measurement will fluctuate between 180 to 180 degrees due to phase wrapping Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 43 4 4 Operating Guides Service Instructions Repair In case your comb generator module requires repair services please contact your nearest Agilent Sales and Service Center Adjustment
8. The comb generator do not have internal adjustments and should not be opened Maintenance The connectors particularly the connector faces must be kept clean For instruction on connecting and care of your connectors refer to the Microwave Connector Care Quick Reference Card 08510 90360 44 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual
9. and Medical Group 1 Class A product The C Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency of Australia This signifies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework Regulations under the terms of the Radio communications Act of 1992 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 33 3 Specification Declaration of Conformity 34 South Korean Class A EMC declaration This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic environments outside of the home Aw 717 ATE BEFA o ANE AFRA ARAARA nah EE ALBAN o AS Rahaa ahe a ARAA AANA ASHE A z Hd I HHO A copy of the Manufacturer s Declaration of Conformity for this instrument can be obtained by contacting your local Agilent Technologies sales representative Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 4 Operating Guides Operating Instruction 36 Operator s Check on page 36 Service Instructions on page 44 This chapter provides you a simple quick check instruction to verify Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generators functionality prior to usage ot Agilent Technologies 35 4 Operating Instruction 36 Operating Guides Operator s Check CAUTION The operator s check is supplied to allow the operator to make quick check of the comb generator prior to use or if a failure is susp
10. with full 2 port calibration using the appropriate electronic or mechanical calibration kit Connect Input of comb generator to Port 1 of network analyzer and Output of comb generator to Port 2 of network analyzer Turn ON the biasing of the comb generator by connecting to power supply 15V 0 3A for U9391C F and 15V 0 85A for U9391G Get the measurement for Input Return Loss S11 and Output Return Loss S22 Compare measurement results with specification in Table 3 2 on page 23 Operator s Check for Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer NVNA Test Table 4 2 Recommended Test Equipment Instrument Type Setting PNA X Network Analyzer option 400 NVNA application 419 080 510 Start amp Stop Frequency 10MHz Frequency points 1 Maximum Harmonics 2650 5000 6700 For U9391C F E3631A DC Power Supply Voltage 15Vdc Current 2 x 0 3A For U9391G E3615A DC Power Supply Voltage 15Vdc Current 2x 0 850 E8267D PSG Signal source or any source N A that can provide 10MHz to 6GHz RF output Power sensor and power meter N A 11636B Power Divider N A Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Operating Guides 4 N5242A N5244A N5245A and N5247A t 2650 for U9391C and 5000 for U9391F and 6700 for U9391G To power up 2 units of U9391C F To power up 2 units of U9391G al Gee 11636B Power rea ea i ELCH Divider Measurement Phase Ref
11. 0 PNA X network analyzers can be upgraded to perform non linear component characterization Options There are two connector options available for Agilent U9391C F G Table 1 1 Options for Agilent U9391C F G Option U9391C U9391F U9391G Option FFF 3 5mm Female Output 2 4mm Female Output 1 85mm Female Output connector connector connector Option FFM 3 5mm Male Output 2 4mm Male Output 1 85mm Male Output connector connector connector The Trigger and Input ports are of 3 5mm Female connectors for all the options above Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 11 1 12 Service and Recertification If your Comb generator modules require service or recertification contact the nearest Agilent office for information on where to send it Refer to Contacting Agilent in the front matter of this manual The performance of the comb generator modules can only be verified by specially manufactured equipment and calibration standards from Agilent Recertification of Comb Generator Modules The suggested interval for recertification is 12 months After reviewing the result of the initial recertification you may establish a shorter interval that reflects greater use and wear of the module Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 2 Installation Initial Inspection 14 Operating and Safety Precaution
12. 391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are referenced to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST formerly NBS to the extend allowed by the Institute s calibration facility and to the calibration facilities of the other International Standards Organization members WEEE Compliance This product complies with the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC marking requirements The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical electronic product in domestic household waste Product Category With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I this product is classed as a Monitoring and Control Instrumentation product Do not dispose in domestic household waste To return unwanted products contact your local Agilent office or see www agilent com for more information Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 3 Contacting Agilent For more information please contact your nearest Agilent office Americas Canada Latin America United States Asia Pacific Australia China Hong Kong India Japan Korea Malaysia Singapore Taiwan Thailand Europe Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Italy Netherl
13. Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual ote Agilent Technologies Notices Agilent Technologies Inc 2008 2013 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means including elec tronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language without prior agree ment and written consent from Agilent Technologies Inc as governed by United States and international copyright laws Manual Part Number U9391 90001 Edition Fifth Edition April 2013 Printed in Malaysia Agilent Technologies Inc Phase 3 Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone Bayan Lepas Penang 11900 Malaysia Warranty The material contained in this docu ment is provided as is and is sub ject to being changed without notice in future editions Further to the max imum 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 par ticular purpose Agilent shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connec tion with the furnishing use or per formance of this document or of any information contained herein Should Agilent and the user have a separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in this document that conflict with these terms the warranty
14. ance The following tables list the typical pin depths for the devices Table 3 3 U9391C F G Comb Generator Pin Depth Characteristic Port Typical Pin Depth in Micrometers 1074 inches U9391C U9391F U9391G In port 0 to 50 8 0 to 50 8 0 to 50 8 0 to 20 0 0 to 20 0 0 to 20 0 Out port 0 to 50 8 0 to 50 8 0 to 50 8 0 to 20 0 0 to 20 0 0 to 20 0 Trigger port 0 to 127 0 0 to 127 0 0 to 127 0 0 to 50 0 0 to 50 0 0 to 50 0 If the pin depth of a device does not measure within the observed pin depth limits it may be an indication that the device fails to meet electrical specification Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 27 3 28 Specification Mechanical Dimension of the Modules 29 3 1 154 29 3 1 154 A E 122 6 4 827 64 0 2 520 3 O 13 3 e520 LE e9 31 5 1 240 sl i L v7 TOLERANCES XX X 0 2MM XX XX 0 05MM XX XX 0 02IN XX XXX 0 002IN 41 8 1 646 113 3 4 460 23 3 0 917 pd 13 3 0 524 Dimensions in millimeters and in
15. ands Spain Sweden Switzerland French Switzerland German United Kingdom Other European Countries 877 894 4414 305 269 7500 800 829 4444 1 800 629 485 800 810 0189 800 938 693 1 800 112 929 81 426 56 7832 080 769 0800 1 800 888 848 1 800 375 8100 0800 047 866 1 800 226 008 0820 87 44 11 32 0 2 404 93 40 45 7013 15 15 358 0 10 855 2100 0825 010 700 01805 24 6333 1890 924 204 39 02 92 60 8484 31 0 20 547 2111 34 91 631 3300 0200 88 22 55 41 21 8113811 Opt 2 0800 80 53 53 Opt 1 44 0 118 9276201 www agilent com find contactus Or go to www agilent com find assist for more information Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Contents Introduction 7 Product Overview 8 Key Features of Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator 10 Compatible Agilent Network Analyzer 11 Options 11 Service and Recertification 12 Installation 13 Initial Inspection 14 Operating and Safety Precautions 16 ESD Damage 16 Comb Generator and Agilent PNA X Configurations 18 Alternative Configuration with Squaring Circuit 19 Specification 21 General Specifications 22 Drive Power Supply Specifications 22 Physical Specifications 23 Specifications 23 Mechanical Characteristic 25 Pin Depth 25 Environmental Specifications 32 Compliance Notices and Regulatory Information 33 Compliance With Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 33 Regulatory Markings 33 Declaration of Confo
16. are wave converter is required as the comb generator will not function at its optimum level for output frequencies above 26 5GHz with a sine wave input of less than 100MHz Having said this the converted 10MHz square wave signal may portray some reduced calibration accuracy in comparison to using the PSG as a source Hence the U9391 60009 squaring circuit which is powered up via USB is included as a standard accessory for U9391F and U9391G Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 19 2 Installation PNA X Back Panel s 10 MHz PNA X Front Panel sine to F square Sl wave converter 11636B Calibration power divider phase reference Measurement phase reference Figure 2 2 U9391F G and Square Wave Converter Configuration 20 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 3 Specification General Specifications 22 Drive Power Supply Specifications on page 22 Physical Specifications on page 23 Specifications on page 23 Mechanical Characteristic 25 Pin Depth on page 25 Typical Pin Depth Values on page 27 Mechanical Dimension of the Modules on page 28 Mechanical Dimension of the Modules on page 29 Mechanical Dimension of the Modules on page 30 Mechanical Dimension for Squaring Circuit on page 31 Environmental Specifications 32
17. ches Figure 3 3 Mechanical Dimension of U9391C Comb Generator Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Specification 3 Mechanical Dimension of the Modules 29 1 20 7 1 146 TOLERANCES XX X 0 2MM XX XX 0 05MM XX XX 0 02 N O XX XXX 0 002IN 13 9 4 484 41 8 64 0 2 520 D o oJ Il z A 0 319 0 528 31 5 240 0 524 Sa in U N w N Dimensions in millimeters and inches Figure 3 4 Mechanical Dimension of U9391F Comb Generator Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 29 3 Specification Mechanical Dimension of the Modules 264 KE 16 2 1 04 en TOLERANCES WH e A XXX 0 2MM XX XX 0 05MM XX XX 0 02 N XX XXX 0 002IN 34 1 1 34 Dimensions in millimeters and inches Figure 3 5 Mechanical Dimension of U9391G Comb Generator The hand grip is designed for the U9391G only for better gripping and as a heat insulator for user s handling 30 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Mechanical Dimension for Squaring Circuit 53 1 2 091
18. easurements One unit is used as the phase reference module and the second unit as the phase calibration module The U9391C F G units need to be powered by separate power supplies The NVNA software automatically controls the U9391C F G units via USB after the two units have been selected as the phase reference and phase calibration module respectively PSG Front Panel 20 000 000 000 000 20 00 i 11 636B Calibration power divider phase reference Measurement phase reference Figure 2 1 U9391C F G and PNA X Configuration 18 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Installation 2 The phase calibration procedure is carried out by following the on screen instructions on the PNA X After completing the calibration the U9391C F G unit used for phase calibration can be disconnected The other unit that is used as the phase reference will remain connected while the measurement is carried out For more detailed information please refer to the Help file that is embedded in the NVNA application CAUTION When connecting the U9391C F G directly to the instrument test ports the modules will require mechanical support so as not to overstress the test port connectors Alternative Configuration with Squaring Circuit If a signal generator is not available the PNA X 10MHz reference output located at the back panel can be used as a signal source However the U9391 60009 sine to squ
19. ected ESD exceeding the level specified in Table 3 4 or RF power applied is greater than the maximum specified as in Table 3 2 may cause permanent damage to the device Operator s Check for S Parameter Test Recommended Test Equipment Table 4 1 and Table 4 2 below lists the test equipment required for performance test verification Equipment other than the recommended models can be used provided minimum specifications are satisfied Table 4 1 Recommended Test Equipment Instrument Type Setting PNA X Network Analyzer PNA X application option 400 419 080 510 Start Frequency 10MHz Stop Frequency 26 5GHz 50GHz 67GHz Power Level 20dBm No of points 201 For U9391C F E3631A DC Power Supply e Voltage 15Vdc Current 2 x 0 3A For U9391G E3615A DC Power Supply Voltage 15Vdc Current 2 x 0 850 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Operating Guides 4 N5242A N5244A N5245A and N5247A t 26 5GHz for U9391C 50GHz for U9391F and 67GHz for U9391G To power up 2 units of U9391C F To power up 2 units of U9391G Quick Check Procedure PNA X Network Analyzer Comb Generator Figure 4 1 Quick check Configuration for S parameter Test Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 37 4 38 Operating Guides The equipment setup is as illustrated in Figure 4 1 1 Click on PNA X application Calibrate the network analyzer
20. ipping dimension Length 52 5cm 52 5cm 52 5cm Width 34 0cm 34 0cm 34 0cm Height 19 5cm 19 5cm 19 5cm Specifications Specifications refer to the performance standards or limits against which the U9391C F G are tested Typical characteristics are included for additional information only and they are not specifications These are denoted as typical nominal or approximate and are printed in italic Table 3 2 U9391C F G Specifications Model U9391C U9391F U9391G Output frequency range 10MHz to 26 5GHz 10MHz to 50GHz 10MHz to 67GHz Input frequency range 10MHz to 6GHz 10MHz to 6GHz 10MHz to 6GHz Input power range 15 to 15dBm 15 to 15dBm 15 to 15dBm Min output power per picket 80dBm at 10MHz Input PRF 95dBm at10MHz Input PRF 100dBm at 10MHz Input PRF Amplitude flatness vs lt 12dB at 10MHz Input PRF lt 25dB at 10MHz Input PRF lt 40dB at 10MHz Input PRF Output frequency Amplitude flatness vs input 0 1dB typical 0 5dB typical 1 0dB typical power Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 23 3 Specification Table 3 2 U9391C F G Specifications U9391F U9391G Model U9391C Phase flatness 8 5 degrees 10MHz to 3GHz 6 5 degrees 3GHz to 20GHz 8 5 degrees 20GHz to 26 5GHz Pulse width ps lt 23 Divide ratio 1 2 4 8 16 Input Return Loss S11 gt 10dB 10MHz to 6GHz Output Return Loss 22 gt 10dB 10MHz to 26 5GHz 10
21. l for the Agilent Technologies nearest to you Attach a tag indicating the type of service required return address model number and serial number Mark the container FRAGILE to insure careful handling In any correspondence refer to the instrument by model number and serial number Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Installation Kit Contents The following table lists the items in the U9391C F G kit Table 2 1 U9391C F G Kit Contents 2 QUANTITY DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1 Cable assembly Banana plug U9391 20013 1 USB cable 8121 0506 Compatible cable 87405 20006 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 2 Installation Operating and Safety Precautions Observe the following guidelines before connecting or operating the Comb Generator modules ESD Damage Protection against electrostatic discharge ESD is important while handling and operating the Agilent U9391C F G module Static electricity can build up on your body and can easily damage sensitive components when discharged Static discharges too small to be felt can cause permanent damage to the unit To prevent damage from ESD e Use a grounded antistatic mat in front of your test equipment and wear a grounded wrist strap attached to it when handling or operating the Comb Generator module e Wear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor e Ground yourself before you clea
22. n inspect or make a connection to an Comb Generator module You can for example grasp the grounded outer shell of the analyzer test port or cable connector briefly e Avoid touching the center conductor of the test ports 16 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Installation 2 Connector Care Because connectors can become defective due to wear during normal use all connectors should be inspected and main tained to maximize their service life e Inspect the mating surface each time a connection is made Metal particles from connector threads often find their way onto the mating surface when a connection is made or disconnected e Clean dirt and contamination from the connector mating surface and threads This simple step can extend the service life of the connector and improve the quality of your calibra tion and measurements e Gage connectors periodically This not only provides assurance Of proper mechanical tolerances and thus con nector performance but can also indicate situations where the potential for damage to another connector may exist CAUTION The Agilent Comb Generator modules can be damaged if apply excessive torque to the connectors The recommended torque value is 8lb in torque Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 17 2 Installation Comb Generator and Agilent PNA X Configurations Two units of U9391C F G are required to carry out non linear m
23. repeated 5 times 90 RH at 65 C one 24 hour cycle Half sine wave form 2 3ms duration 60 in s 1 6ms delta V Trapezoidal wave form 18 22ms duration 337 in s 8 56ms delta V Random 5 500Hz 0 21grms 10min axis Random 5 500Hz 2 09grms 10min axis Swept Sine 5 500Hz 0 5grms 10min axis 4 resonance search 10min dwell lt 4 572 meters 15 000 feet lt 15 000 meters 50 000 feet 8 0 kV per IEC 61000 4 2 15 kV per IEC 61000 4 2 To outer conductor 32 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Specification 3 Compliance Notices and Regulatory Information Compliance With Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC This product conforms with the protection requirements of EMC Directive 2004 108 EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility The product comply to the EMC Directive by assessment according to IEC EN61326 1 EMC standard In order to preserve the EMC performance of the product any cable which becomes worn or damaged must be replaced with the same type and specifications Refer to the Declaration of Conformity on page 34 Regulatory Markings CE ICES NMB 001 ISM GRP 1 CLASS A N10149 The CE mark shows that the product complies with all the relevant European Legal Directives ICES NMB 001 indicates that this ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareill ISM est conforme a la norme NMB 001 du Canada This is the symbol of an Industrial Scientific
24. rmity 34 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 4 Operating Guides 35 Operating Instruction 36 Operator s Check 36 Service Instructions 44 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 1 Introduction Product Overview 8 Key Features of Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator on page 10 Compatible Agilent Network Analyzer on page 11 Options on page 11 Service and Recertification on page 12 This chapter provides an overview specifications of the Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator ee Agilent Technologies 1 Introduction Product Overview The U9391C F G comb generator was designed as a phase reference standard for the Agilent PNA X nonlinear vector network analyzer NVNA It was developed to provide precision phase calibration referenced to the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST NVNA component characterization software converts a 4 port PNA X with option 510 into an innovative high performance non linear network analyzer which uses U9391C F G comb generators as precision phase calibration standards Comb generators generate frequency harmonics at integer multiples of an RF input signal Generally comb generators available in the open market today are made with SRD diodes U9391C F G comb generators are based on Agilent InP MMIC technology to ensure superior phase stabili
25. s 16 ESD Damage on page 16 Connector Care on page 17 Comb Generator and Agilent PNA X Configurations 18 Alternative Configuration with Squaring Circuit on page 19 This chapter provides you important information on how to check and prepare your instrument for operation ott Agilent Technologies 13 2 Installation Initial Inspection 14 Unpack and inspect the shipping container and its contents throughly to ensure that nothing was damaged during shipment If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged the contents should be checked both mechanically and electrically e Check for mechanical damage such as scratches or dents e Procedures for checking electrical performance are given under Operator s Check on page 36 If the contents are damaged or defective contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Service and Support Office Refer to the Service and Support information in the front matter of this manual Agilent Technologies will arrange for repair or replacement of the damaged or defective equipment Keep the shipping materials for the carrier s inspection If you are returning the instrument under warranty or for service repackaging the instrument requires original shipping containers and material or their equivalents Agilent Technologies can provide packaging materials identical to the original materials Refer to Service and Support information in the front matter of this manua
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27. ty of the combs Figure 1 1 U9391C Comb Generator Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Introduction 1 Figure 1 2 U9391F Comb Generator Figure 1 3 U9391G Comb Generator Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 9 1 10 Introduction The U9391C F G comb generator offers the advantage of wide bandwidth 10MHz to 26 5GHz 10MHz to 50GHz and 10MHz to 67GHz output and small minimum tone spacing 10MHz When driven by low phase noise sources this comb generator will operate at frequencies lower than 10MHz but performance is not guaranteed The input power and fundamental frequency have lower sensitivity than other comb generators This means a comb generator calibrated at a single power level and frequency can be used across a wide range of input power It comes with the option of a female or male output connector U9391C F G modules are solid state devices which provide excellent phase and amplitude flatness in the combs making them ideal for use in phase calibration applications A built in frequency divider selectable via the PNA X reduces the noise of the combs You can set drive frequency at 1 2 4 8 or 16 times the pulse repetition frequency PRF Combining a frequency divider with a wide input signal frequency range allows for a broad range of possible harmonics spacing making this suitable for characterizing non linear devices This module has a trigger output
28. usion or improper pin depth when the module leaves the factory Pin Depth Pin depth is the distance the center conductor mating plane differs from being flush with the outer connector mating plane The pin depth of a connector can be in one of two states protrusion or recession Protrusion occurs when the center conductor extends beyond the outer conductor mating plane It reads as a positive value on the connector gage Recession occurs when the center conductor is set back from the outer conductor mating plane It reads as a negative value on the gage Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual 25 3 Specification The pin depth for a 1 85mm 2 4mm and 3 5mm connector is shown in Figure 3 2 The typical pin depths for U9391C F G connectors are listed in Typical Pin Depth Values on page 27 Male Female Outer Conductor Center Conductor Male Pin Depth Outer Conductor Mating Plane Outer Conductor Mating Plane Figure 3 2 Pin Depth for a 1 85mm 2 4mm and 3 5mm Connectors 26 Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Specification 3 Typical Pin Depth Values The pin depth value of each device is not specified but is an important mechanical parameter The electrical performance of the device depends to some extent on its pin depth The electrical specifications for each module takes into account the effect of pin depth on the device s perform
29. which enables synchronization with the pulse s repetition frequency Calibration data stored inside the U9391C F G can be accessed directly by the PNA X via the USB interface to be used in phase calibration Key Features of Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator e Excellent amplitude and phase flatness enable it to be used as a precision calibration phase reference standard for the NVNA e NIST referenced phase calibration guarantees a reliable reference to international standards e Embedded calibration data can be easily accessed via the plug and play USB interface e The USB interface further facilitates frequency divider control and calibration data retrieval via the PNA X Agilent U9391C F G Comb Generator Operating and Service Manual Introduction 1 e Rugged 1 85mm 2 4mm and 3 5mm bulk head connectors guarantee high repeatability throughout multiple connects and disconnects e The sine to square wave converter provided as standard accessory U9391F G only ensures the comb generator functions at its optimum level for output frequencies above 26 5GHz e The hand grip U9391G only is designed for better gripping and as a heat insulator for user s handling Compatible Agilent Network Analyzer The U9391C F G are designed to operate with Agilent PNA X nonlinear vector network analyzer NVNA The U9391C F G modules are controlled by the PNA X network analyzer via a USB connection with options required 400 419 080 51
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