Agilent Technologies 8753ET User Manual

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Printing, Plotting, and Saving Measurement Results
Saving and Recalling Instrument States
What You Can Save to a Floppy Disk
You can save an instrument state and measurement results to a disk. The default file names are FILEn,
where n gets incremented by one each time a file with a default name is added to the directory. The default
file names for data-only files are DATAyDz (DATAy.Dz for DOS), where y is incremented by one each time a
file with a default name is added to the directory. The z is the channel where the measurement was made.
When you save a file to disk, you can choose to save some or all of the following:
• all settings listed for internal memory
• active error-correction for the active channel only
• displayed measurement data trace
• displayed user graphics
• data only
•HPGL plots
What You Can Save to a Computer
Instrument states can be saved to and recalled from an external computer (system controller) using GPIB
mnemonics. For more information about the specific analyzer settings that can be saved, refer to the output
commands located in the "Command Reference" chapter of the programmer's guide. For an example
program, refer to the "Programming Examples" chapter of the programmer's guide.

Agilent Technologies 8753ET Specifications

General

Brand	Agilent Technologies
Model	8753ET
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

1 Making Measurements

Making a Basic Measurement

Step-by-step guide to performing a fundamental measurement on the network analyzer.

Measuring Magnitude and Insertion Phase Response

Example procedure for measuring magnitude and phase response of a device.

Using Markers

Covers using markers for obtaining readings, changing stimulus, and analyzing traces.

Measuring Amplifiers

Covers techniques for measuring transmission and reflection characteristics of amplifiers.

Using Test Sequencing

Automates repetitive measurement tasks by recording and replaying keystrokes.

2 Making Mixer Measurements

Mixer Measurement Capabilities

Details the parameters the analyzer can measure for mixers and frequency converters.

Measurement Considerations

Highlights challenges and factors to consider for successful mixer measurements.

Frequency Offset Mode Operation

Conversion Loss Using the Frequency Offset Mode

Phase or Group Delay Measurements

Isolation Example Measurements

3 Making Time Domain Measurements

Introduction to Time Domain Measurements

Making Transmission Response Measurements

Making Reflection Response Measurements

Time Domain Bandpass Mode

Time Domain Low Pass Mode

Transforming CW Time Measurements into the Frequency Domain

4 Printing, Plotting, and Saving Measurement Results

Printing or Plotting Your Measurement Results

Configuring a Print Function

Configuring a Plot Function

To View Plot Files on a PC

Saving and Recalling Instrument States

5 Optimizing Measurement Results

Increasing Measurement Accuracy

Discusses factors affecting accuracy and techniques to improve it, like cable care and calibration.

Making Accurate Measurements of Electrically Long Devices

Increasing Sweep Speed

Increasing Dynamic Range

Reducing Noise

6 Calibrating for Increased Measurement Accuracy

Calibration Considerations

Procedures for Error Correcting Your Measurements

Details various error correction types and their purposes.

Frequency Response Error Corrections

Full Two-Port Error Correction (ES Analyzers Only)

Calibrating Using Electronic Calibration (ECal)

Calibrating for Non-Coaxial Devices (ES Analyzers Only)

7 Operating Concepts

System Operation

Processing

Sweep Time

S-Parameters

Analyzer Display Formats

Measurement Calibration

Discusses measurement calibration, accuracy enhancement, and error sources.

8 Safety and Regulatory Information

General Information

Safety Symbols

Explains safety symbols used throughout the manual and their meanings.

Safety Considerations

Details precautions for safe operation, grounding, and power application.