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1 Troubleshooting
• “Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Information” on page 1-2
• “Getting Started with Troubleshooting” on page 1-3
• “A18 CPU Turn–On Test” on page 1-4
• “Self–Test Failures and Related Troubleshooting” on page 1-7
• “Troubleshooting Assembly–Level Problems” on page 1-10
• “Troubleshooting Unlocks” on page 1-64
• “Troubleshooting Unlevels” on page 1-67
• “Troubleshooting Adjustment Problems” on page 1-71
• “Troubleshooting ADC Adjustment Failures” on page 1-73
• “Troubleshooting Performance Test Problems” on page 1-74
• “Troubleshooting the RF Path” on page 1-76
• “Troubleshooting Harmonic Spurious” on page 1-80
• “Troubleshooting Non–Harmonic Spurious” on page 1-83
• “Troubleshooting Option UNR Phase Noise” on page 1-84
• “Overall Description” on page 1-85
• “Reference/Synthesis Loop Description” on page 1-95
• “RF Path Description (Frequency Generation, Level Control, and Modulation)” on page 1-103
• “Self-Test Overview” on page 1-115
• “Contacting Agilent Technologies” on page 1-116
WARNING Troubleshooting instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To
avoid electrical shock, do not perform any troubleshooting unless qualified.
The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose dangerous
voltages. Disconnect the signal generator from all voltage sources before it
is opened.