AgilentTechnologies`TS-50 RF Shielded Test Fixtures
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1. and PCBs is fast and easy with Agilent TS 50 fix tures To use a fixture the test operator simply opens the lid connects the phone to the cable s places the phone in the quick nest closes the lid and the system software senses a micro switch closure and starts automatically That is all there is to it After the test is com plete the operator removes the phone and inserts the next one When doing phone PCB test the operator closes the lid automatically pushing the probe pins into the appropriate junctures on the PCB Pneumatics are not needed mechanical action alone creates stable reliable connections Low Maintenance The Agilent TS 50 fixture s rugged design and reliable mechanisms mini mize your test and production down time This solid fixture has a proven track record since it is based on Agilent s custom fixture designs for the last few years Only a few mechanical parts must be replaced on a regular basis the exact maintenance cycle is dependent on the phone connector A loop back cable provided with the Agilent TS 50 allows for maintenance and diagnostics tests from the tester through the internal circuitry and back to the test system Fixture Re use A Huge Savings The Agilent TS 50 fixture can be recon figured and used with new products a major cost savings Now you don t have to design a completely new test fixture for every new phone You need only add new cables to the phone and2. 2 A Word to Agilent s TS 5500 Users In addition to its own features the TS 50 family provides the following benefits to users of the Agilent TS 5500 Family of Cellular Phone Functional Test Platforms e Two fixtures can sit on a work surface in front of a two up Agilent TS 5500 system providing extremely efficient use of floor space e Cables connecting the TS 50 directly to the Agilent TS 5500 test system are available Overall system self test including fixture is provided with the Agilent TS 5530 e The Agilent TS 5500 operator interface and RF path calibration defaults to this fixture e The Agilent TS 5500 test system has software and hardware that interfaces to the E8705B and E8706B PCB TS 50 Family of RF Enclosures RF Enclosure E8704B The TS 50 model E8704B is simply the RF shielded enclosure that could be used in testing many RF devices including phones This RF shielded enclosure could easily be adapted for many different test systems and TS 50 options added Includes e Enclosure Shell e Rear Cover Plate with one 25 pin D Sub Connector and one N type RF Connector e One Blank Rear Cover Plate e Nest Base Plate Options e Opt 005 RF Absorber Nest Environment to Eliminate Standing Wave and Reflections e Opt 002 Audio Components Kit e Opt 003 Quick Nest Kit for assembled phones Final Test Fixture E8705B The TS 50 model E8705B is the RF shielded enclosu
3. Agilent Technologies TS 50 HF Shielded lest Fixtures Test Fixture Solutions for Mobile Phones and RF Wireless Devices e Fast Easy Development of Phone Test Fixtures e e Use in Production Test Quality Assurance or Design Verification o0 ee Works with Agilent Test Equipment as Well as Other Manufacturers e C o RF or Mobile Phone Testers o e e e e NU P oy ae te o lest Bit Eror Ratio PASSED Measured value 0 88000 0000008 Minimum 03000000000000 Maximum 3 00000000000 lest Phase Freq Errors PASSET Index Result Minimum 0 139 10008008000 1B0 pur ie os an 00000 2 1 6531 46973000 0 000 Il IX ASES x Agilent Technologies 71 Innovating the HP Way RF Test Fixtures Home Made Hassles Or Developing a test fixture for radio frequency RF devices such as mobile phones and other wireless devices can be an expensive tedious and time consuming task Besides designing and installing a test system now you must develop a complete high quality fixture as well Sometimes your best option is to design a fixture and hire out the implementation Sometimes It Is best to adapt or modify an existing fixture but even then there usually is not enough time to thoroughly test and qualify the design Hence final designs may not be robust so reliability issues may show up in production Is there an answer There is Now you can create complete hig
4. can also be used as an interface to the electronics for the fixtures TS 50 RF Board Test Fixture Kit RF Shielded Enclosure board compression mechanism and rear plate with standard connectors For additional technical information on the TS 50 family of fixtures Includes PC Board for routing signals Test and Measurements filtering and level shifting Option 006 Additional Blank Rear Plate Option 030 Cables for TS 5530 Option 050 Cables for TS 5550 Option OBN Assembly Service Manual Quantity discounts are available Standard E8705B Rear Plate A blank rear plate cover is shipped with the fixture and can be customized for any interface including e Air e RF e Power Digital e Analog Etc Third Party Customization Hard Tooled Nest Pneumatics Supported Agilent Technologies Test and Measurement Support Services and Assistance Agilent Technologies aims to maximize the value you receive while minimizing your risk We strive to ensure you get the test and measurement capabilities you paid for and obtain the support you need Our extensive support resources and services can help you choose the right Agilent products for your applications and apply them successfully Every instrument and system we sell has a global warranty Support is available for at least five years beyond the production life of the product Two concepts underlie Agilent s overall support policy Our Promise and Your Advan
5. h quality RF mobile phone test fixtures and do it in a matter of days not weeks or months Introducing the TS 50 family of RF Mobile Phone Test Fixtures Introducing Agilent lechnologies TS 50 Family of RF Shielded lest Fixtures A Head Start with Pre Built Kits The Agilent TS 50 Family of RF Mobile Phone Test Fixtures are kits containing key components and options to create reliable high quality fixtures for mobile phones phone printed circuit boards PCBs and other RF devices For phones you need only add connec tions such as the phone s system con nector battery connections and RF antenna For PCBs you need to create a probe plate and probes for your specific board The TS 50 family leaves out nothing essential You can get the following capabilities e Rugged RF shielded enclosure with secure closing latching mechanism Optional adjustable nest to hold the phone Enclosure with board press mecha nism for probing printed circuit boards under test Optional fixture electronics board to filter signals and provide level shifted RS 232 or user specified connections to the tested phone or phone PCB Optional cables standard D sub to connect the TS 50 to your test system Optional audio capability including speaker and microphone pick ups as well as signal amplification and shielding For Many Test Systems The Agilent TS 50 Family of RF Mobile Phone Test Fixtures is highly versatile and adap
6. itional RF shielding and testing needed Consider RF Absorber Environment e Audio or acoustic tests required Consider Audio Components Kit Choose 1 0 resources RF power digital RS 232 required for phone test Connectors to plug into phone Crimp tools to attach connector to TS 50 fixture phone cable Map the 1 0 required to the tester resources Choose type of cables to the tester Cables to Agilent TS 5500 available option Build custom cables to other testers Customization For special customization requirements you can start with the Agilent TS 50 RF enclosure and design the cabling nest and other electronics Agilent can provide design and implementation services to tailor the fixture enclosure to meet your needs TS 50 Configurations and Options Option Description E8704B E8705B E8706B Option 001 Fixture Electronics Board N A Included Optional Option 002 Audio Test Components Kit Optional Optional N A Option 003 Quick Nest Kit Optional Optional N A Option 005 RF Absorber Nest Optional Included N A Option 006 Blank Rear Plate Optional Optional Optional Model Option Description E8704B TS 50 RF Shielded Enclosure Option Description E8704B 8705B E8706B Options Cables for 030 050 TS 5500 TS 5530 Odd Option S01 Fixture Service Kit Optional Optional Optional Includes spare gas cylinders D Sub connectors EMI gasket and service manual Model Option Description E8705B TS 50 RF Fina
7. l Fixture Kit Option 002 Option 003 Option 005 Option 006 Option OBN RF Shielded Enclosure with RF connector and 25 pin filtered connector in replaceable rear plate Additional blank rear plate supplied Audio Test Components Kit Includes speaker and microphone pick ups Quick Nest Kit A kit to create a mobile phone nest that can be reconfigured with hand tools to fit most phones RF Absorber Nest Environment Inner box environment designed to improve isolation and create a resonance free cavity ideal for over the air testing Additional Blank Rear Plate Assembly Service Manual Consists of RF shielded enclosure RF Absorber Nest environment Fixture Electronics Board for filtering and level shifting and rear plate with standard connectors Option 002 Audio Test Adapter Kit Includes speaker and microphone pick ups Option 003 Quick Nest Kit A kit to create a mobile phone nest that can be reconfigured with hand tools to fit most phones Option 006 Additional Blank Rear Plate Option 030 Cables for TS 5530 Option 050 Cables for TS 5550 Option OBN Assembly Service Manual Option 005 RF Absorber Nest Option 003 Quick Nest Kit Model Option Description Interfacing to the Electronics E9706B A complete test fixture electronics solution can be created using a gen eral purpose 12 Bit digital card to control the line and internal resources in the fixtures The TS 5500 digital 1 0 and software library
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9. re adjust or change the phone quick nest For a new PCB you can re use the board fixture by creating a new probe plate with pins similar to the process for in circuit board testers This reusability also means savings on fixtures for prototypes in the design verification or pilot production phase Compact Lightweight The Agilent TS 50 fixture is small in size 300 mm 11 81 in wide 450 mm 17 7in deep 275 mm high Two fix tures can be placed side by side in front of a standard 19 in 482 6 mm rack Inside the fixture has space to test phones or other RF devices as large as 45 mm 1 77 in deep 90 mm 3 54 in wide and 300 mm 11 81 in long The fixture weighs approximately 20 lbs fully assembled so is easily transportable without a rack or cart Agilent s Worldwide Service and Support Like all Agilent test systems and equip ment the TS 50 Family of RF Mobile Phone Test Fixtures enjoys the world renowned service and support that are an Agilent trademark around the globe Support including repair is faster and more economical than with home made or one of a kind devices Agilent s service and support can help ensure maximum uptime for your entire system Agilents TS 50 fixtures are designed to work with Agilent 892x and 8960 series test sets Agilent T 5500 cellular phone functional test p 9 A bi platforms right and with any other RF or mobile phone testers 9 9 2
10. re that should be used in testing assembled phones Options necessary for nesting signal routing audio connections and cabling to the TS 5500 test systems are available Includes e Enclosure Shell e Fixture Electronics Board for Routing Phone Signals Level Shifting and Filtering Signals e Rear Cover Plate with one 9 pin one 15 pin one 25 pin D Sub Connectors and one N type RF Connector e RF Absorber Nest Environment to Eliminate Standing Wave and Reflections Options e Opt 002 Audio Components Kit e Opt 003 Quick Nest Kit for assembled phones Opt 030 050 Cables to TS 5500 Systems E8705B Board Test Fixture E8706B The TS 50 model E8706B is the RF shielded enclosure used in testing wireless RF PC boards including phone PC boards A board press mechanism is the base for holding the PC board Options are available for probe plate kits signal routing and cabling to the TS 5500 test systems Includes e Enclosure Shell e Board Press Mechanism e Rear Cover Plate with Connectors and one N type RF Connector Options e Opt 001 Fixture Electronics Board for Routing Phone Signals Level Shifting and Filtering Signals e Opt 030 050 Cables to TS 5500 Systems Completing the Fixtures A complete test fixture must be created from the TS 50 fixtures since they are RF shielded enclosures plus various kits and components Complete fixture solutions can be provided by Agilent s custom
11. s installed and TS 5530 cables attached E8706B was tested with Board Press and Fixture Electronics Board Options installed and TS 5530 cables attached Exterior Dimensions for all Fixtures 300 mm 11 81in wide 450 mm 17 70 in long 275 mm 10 83 in high Working Space Dimensions E8704B with no Options 390 mm long x 185 mm wide x 180 mm high E8704B with RF Absorber 310 mm long x 175 mm wide x 85 mm high E8705B 310 mm long x 175 mm wide x 8 5 mm high E8706B 325 9 mm long 12 8 x 215 84 mm wide 8 49 for single sided PC boards double sided boards will be slightly less Weight Including Standard Options E8704B 16 lbs 726kg E8705B 27 lbs 12 25 kg E8706B 20 Ibs 9 07 kg Connectors RF N type External to SMA Internal to Fixture Data RF filtered 25 Pin D Sub Power RF filtered 15 Pin D Sub E8705B and E8706B Serial RF filtered 9 Pin D Sub E8705B and E8706B Optional Audio e Source and measurement pairs used for fixture speaker microphone phone inter face connector and miscellaneous purposes e All connections made through data connectors mentioned above Choosing the Best TS 50 Configuration To decide on the test fixture configuration to best suit your needs consider the following e Final assembled phone or board level test Choose final test or board test fixture Decide on nesting option or custom nesting for assembled phone Besides the RF enclosure any add
12. systems teams your test engi neering team or a third party vendor Completing the RF Enclosure Only E8704B or the Final Test Fixture E8705B Products The test developer must provide e Phone Connections including System Connector Level shifting RF Phone Power SIMM e Audio Testing including Speaker Mic Cables optional kit e Absorption Materials specifically RF and Audio optional kit on E8704B e Nesting to physically hold the device under test and make electrical connections optional kit e Characterization of the RF Path Acoustics Serial Digital Lines e Device specific electronics e g RF antenna coupler switching e Cabling to the test system optional cables for connecting the E8705B with the TS 5500 test system Completing the Board Test Fixture E8706B e Probe Plate probes guide pins and gasketing for specific board under test e Phone Connections including System Connector Level shifting KE Board Power SIMM e Device Specific Electronics e g Capacitor for Voltage Sag e Connections to Test System e g Shielded RF Cables e RF Path Characterization Characteristics Typical RF Shielding E8704B E8705B E8706B 600MHz 25GHz dB gt 50dB gt 65dB gt 45dB 800 MHz 1 0GHz dB gt 60dB gt 65dB gt 60dB 1 7 GHz 2 0 GHz dB gt 50dB gt 65dB gt 50dB E8704B was tested without options or cables E8705B was tested with RF Absorber and Fixture Electronics Board Option
13. table They are designed to work optimally with Agilent test equip ment e g the RF Test Sets and the TS 5500 Cellular Phone Functional Test Platforms a complete mobile phone offering used by leading cellular phone manufacturers However they will also work with other manufacturer s RF or mobile phone testers This gives you the widest flexibility possible allowing you to use virtually any make or model of test system on the market includ ing most likely the one you have Fast Fixture Development Using the Agilent T S 50 you can create a custom fixture for testing virtually any assembled phone RF device or phone PCB For fast prototype phone testing you start with the RF enclosure and the phone quick nest option The quick nest option is robust enough for use in manual production lines Then to quickly complete the fixture nest for final test simply connect the phone s system connector to the fixture con nectors The RF connection from the phone feeds through the fixture to the RF test equipment To add optional audio capability attach the speaker and microphone to the quick nest and posi tion them under the phone For testing phone PCBS start with the RF enclo sure with the board press mechanism For both assembled phone and phone PCBs the shielded RF enclosure and routing of test signals are done for you Fast Safe Semi Automatic Test Semi automatic that is human loaded testing of mobile phones
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