Agilent Technologies 4395A User Manual

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Agilent 4395A Network/Spectrum/Impedance Analyzer Operation Manual
Manual Change
Agilent Part No. N/A
Feb 2008
Change 1
Change the value of Return loss to the following.
Return loss
frequency ＜100 MHz…………………………………………………………………>12 dB (SPC)
frequency ≧100 MHz…………………………………………………………………> 7 dB (SPC)
Change 2
Change the specification of L Accuracy (Page 11-19) to the following.
Accuracy
D ≦ 0.2
0.2 < D
L
a
L
a
L
a
(1 + D)

Agilent Technologies 4395A Specifications

General

Frequency Range	10 Hz to 500 MHz
Resolution Bandwidth	1 Hz to 1 MHz
Interface	GPIB, RS-232
Impedance	50 ohms
Measurement Parameters	S11, S21, S12, S22
Power Requirements	100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dynamic Range	>100 dB (typical)
Measurement Types	Network Analysis, Spectrum Analysis

Summary

Manual Change

Change 1

Updates Return Loss specifications to new values based on frequency.

Change 2

Updates the L Accuracy specification with new formula based on parameter D.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Safety Summary

Warranty

Limitation Of Warranty

Assistance

Dangerous Procedure Warnings

Typeface Conventions

Documentation Map

1 Introduction

About the 4395A Network/Spectrum/Impedance Analyzer

Overview of the analyzer's capabilities and modes.

About This Guide

Describes the manual's structure and content organization.

2 Installation Guide

Incoming Inspection

Instructions for checking the shipping container and contents for damage.

Power Requirements

Details voltage, frequency, and power consumption requirements for operation.

Operation Environment

Specifies temperature and humidity conditions for safe operation.

Rack/Handle Installation

Instructions for installing rack or handle kits for mounting.

Connecting a Test Set for Network Analyzer Mode

Setup procedures for transmission/reflection tests in NA mode.

Connecting an Impedance Test Kit and a Test Fixture for Impedance Analyzer Mode

Setup procedures for impedance measurements in ZA mode.

Setting Up a 75 Ω Measurement For Spectrum Analyzer Mode

Configuration steps for 75 ohm measurements in SA mode.

3 Quick Start Guide

Network Analyzer Tour

Introduces a guided tour of network analyzer mode operations.

Step 1: Preparing for the Measurement

Steps for powering on the instrument and connecting the DUT.

Step 2: Setting up the 4395A

Configuration of analyzer type, active channel, and input.

Setting the Frequency Range

Setting the center frequency and span for measurements.

Step 3: Making a Calibration

Procedure for performing a response calibration.

Step 4: Reading a Measurement Result

Using markers to read measurement values.

Spectrum Analyzer Tour

Introduces a guided tour of spectrum analyzer mode operations.

Impedance Analyzer Tour

Introduces a guided tour of impedance analyzer mode.

Step 3: Making a Calibration

Required calibrations for network analyzer mode.

4 Front and Rear Panels

Front Panel

Detailed description of the front panel layout and controls.

Rear Panel Features and Connectors

Details rear panel features and connectors.

6. Analyzer Input Terminals R, A, and B

Input terminals for receiving signals.

6 Setting and Optimizing Measurement Conditions

Selecting the Analyzer Mode

Procedure to select Network, Spectrum, or Impedance Analyzer mode.

Setting Up the Trigger System

Procedures for setting up the trigger system.

Setting the Sweep Conditions

Configuring sweep mode, type, and parameters.

Selecting the Input Port/Measurement Parameter

Choosing input ports and measurement parameters.

Selecting the Measurement Format (NA,ZA Mode)

Choosing display formats like LOG MAG, PHASE, SMITH CHART.

Adjusting the Scale and Reference

Automatically adjusting trace scale and reference.

Setting the IF/Resolution/Video Bandwidth

Adjusting IF, Resolution, and Video Bandwidth.

7 Calibration

Calibration Required for the Network Analyzer Mode

Procedures for calibration in network analyzer mode.

Performing an S11 1-Port Calibration

Procedure for S11 1-port calibration.

Performing a Full 2-Port Calibration

Steps for full 2-port calibration.

Connecting the Test Fixture

Steps for connecting the test fixture.

8 Analyzing the Measurement Results

Interpreting the Trace

How to interpret displayed traces using markers and search functions.

To Search for Multiple Peaks

Searching for multiple peaks on the trace.

To Specify the Search Range

Specifying a search range for peaks.

To Use the Trace Memory

Storing displayed traces into memory.

To Print

Procedures for printing display images or values.

9 Advanced Techniques for Optimizing Measurements

Reducing Sweep Time (Using List Sweep)

Planning, editing, and executing a sweep list.

Improving Dynamic Range (NA Mode)

Enhancing dynamic range in Network Analyzer mode.

Performing GO/NO-GO Test of a Filter (using limit line)

Conducting filter tests using limit lines.

Stabilizing the Trace

Techniques to stabilize traces for accurate measurements.

10 Examples of Applications

Measuring Transmission Characteristics of a Filter (NA Mode)

Measuring transmission characteristics of a filter in NA mode.

AM Signal Measurement (SA)

Measuring carrier amplitude and frequency.

Evaluation of a Chip Capacitor (ZA Mode)

Evaluating impedance characteristics of a chip capacitor.

11 Specifications and Supplemental Characteristics

Network Measurement

Performance specifications for network measurements.

Spectrum Measurement

Performance specifications for spectrum measurements.

Amplitude Characteristics

Amplitude characteristics of the analyzer.

Measurement Basic Accuracy (Supplemental Performance Characteristics)

Basic accuracy specifications under specific conditions.

|Z| - θ Accuracy

Accuracy for impedance magnitude and phase.

A Basic Measurement Theory

System Overview

Overview of analyzer modes: network, spectrum, impedance.

Data Processing

How input signals are converted and processed.

Network Analyzer Basic

Basic principles of network analyzer measurements.

Limit Line Concept

Understanding limit lines and segments.

Markers

Information about marker types and functions.

GPIB

Overview of GPIB interface and operation.

Calibration for Network Measurement

Accuracy enhancement and error sources.

B Softkey Reference

Front Panel Key

Details of front panel keys and their functions.

MEASUREMENT Block

Functions and ranges within the Measurement block.

Format

Displays the currently selected display format.

Display

Controls for trace display and memory functions.

Scale Ref

Adjusts trace scale and reference values.

Bw/Avg

Settings for bandwidth and averaging functions.

Cal

Calibration functions and procedures.

Sweep

Functions for controlling sweep parameters.

Source

Settings for power level and DC source.

Trigger

Controls for trigger modes and events.

Center

Functions for setting center frequency and span.

Marker

Functions for marker placement and manipulation.

Search

Functions for searching peaks and defining search criteria.

Utility

Utility functions for marker and trace operations.

System

Controls for instrument state and system settings.

Save

Procedures for saving instrument states and data.

C Input Range and Default Settings

Measurement Block

Configuration options for measurement parameters.

Input Range and Default Settings

Default ranges and settings for various functions.

D Manual Changes

Manual Changes

Lists changes made to the manual.

Serial Number

Information on identifying the instrument's serial number.

Error Messages

Error Messages in Alphabetical Order

Lists error messages alphabetically with their codes.

Error Messages in Numerical Order

Lists error messages numerically with their descriptions.