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Servic
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E8364
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Service Guide E8364-90038
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Table of Contents
5
1 Safety and Regulatory Information
11
Information in this Chapter
12
Chapter One At-A-Glance
12
Safety Symbols
13
General Safety Considerations
13
Safety Earth Ground
13
Before Applying Power
13
Servicing
14
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
16
Regulatory Information
17
Instrument Markings
18
Lithium Battery Disposal
19
2 General Product Information
21
Information in this Chapter
22
Chapter Two At-A-Glance
22
Maintenance
23
Physical Maintenance
23
Electrical Maintenance
23
Analyzer Options Available
23
Options as Upgrades
23
Option 010, Time Domain
23
Option 014, Configurable Test Set
23
Option 016, Receiver Attenuators
24
Options 040 and 041, Extended Frequency Range to 40 Ghz
24
Options 050 and 051, Extended Frequency Range to 50 Ghz
24
Option 067 and 068, Extended Frequency Range to 67 Ghz
24
Option 080, Frequency Offset Mode
24
Option 081, External Reference Switch
24
Option 083, Frequency Converter Measurement Application
25
Option 099, Firmware Upgrade
25
Option 1CM, Rack Mount Flange Kit for Instruments Without Handles
25
Option 1CP, Rack Mount Flange Kit for Instruments with Handles
25
Option 897, Built-In Tests for Commercial Calibration
25
Option 898 Built-In Tests for Standards Compliant Calibration
25
Option H08, Pulse Measurement Capability
25
Option H11, if Access
26
Option UNL, Source Attenuators and Bias Tees
26
Analyzer Upgrades Available
26
Analyzer Accessories Available
27
CD-RW Drive
27
USB Hub
27
Required Service Test Equipment
28
Agilent Support, Services, and Assistance
31
Service and Support Options
31
Contacting Agilent
32
Shipping Your Analyzer to Agilent for Service or Repair
32
3 Tests and Adjustments
33
Information in this Chapter
34
Chapter Three At-A-Glance
34
Before You Begin
36
Verify the Operating Environment
36
Protect against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
36
Allow the Analyzer to Warm up
36
Review the Principles of Connector Care
37
About System Verification and Performance Tests
38
System Specifications
38
Instrument Specifications
38
System Verification Procedure
38
Performance Tests
39
Certificate of Calibration
39
ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 Verification
40
Non-ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 Verification
41
Preliminary Checks
42
The Operator's Check
42
The Test Port Cable Checks
44
System Verification
51
What the System Verification Verifies
51
Measurement Uncertainty
52
Measurement Traceability
53
Performing System Verification
54
Option H11, if Access, Operation Verification
61
Performance Tests (Agilent N7840A Software Package)
62
Source Power Accuracy Test
62
Source Maximum Power Output Test
63
Source Power Linearity Test
63
Frequency Accuracy Test
64
Trace Noise Test
64
Receiver Compression Test
65
Noise Floor Test
66
Calibration Coefficient Test
67
System Crosstalk Test
68
Dynamic Accuracy Test
69
Adjustments
70
10 Mhz Frequency Reference Adjustment
71
3.8 Ghz PMYO Frequency Adjustment
72
LO Power Adjustment
73
LO Offset Adjustment
75
Source Calibration Adjustment
77
Phase Lock if Gain Adjustment
78
Receiver Calibration Adjustment
79
4 Troubleshooting
81
Information in this Chapter
82
Chapter Four At-A-Glance
82
Protect against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
83
Assembly Replacement Sequence
83
Getting Started with Troubleshooting
84
Check the Basics
84
Troubleshooting Organization
85
Power up Troubleshooting
86
Power Supply Check
87
Front Panel Troubleshooting
92
Front Panel Keypad and RPG Test
93
A2 Display Test
95
Checking the USB Board
96
A3 Front Panel Interface Board
96
Rear Panel Troubleshooting
97
Checking the USB Ports
97
Checking the SERIAL (RS-232), PARALLEL (1284-C), or VGA Port
98
Checking the GPIB Port
98
LAN Troubleshooting
100
Measurement System Troubleshooting
104
Before You Begin-Consider: Where Do You See a Problem
104
Verifying the A, B, R1, and R2 Traces (Standard S-Parameter Mode)
106
Where to Begin Troubleshooting
107
Checking the Source Group
110
Checking the Signal Separation Group
118
Checking the Receiver Group
122
Checking the Frequency Offset Group (Option 080)
124
Instrument Block Diagrams
130
5 Theory of Operation
137
Information in this Chapter
138
Chapter Five At-A-Glance
138
Network Analyzer System Operation
139
Functional Groups of the Network Analyzer
139
Source Group Operation
142
Band Modes
142
A8 Fractional-N Synthesizer Board
144
A17 L.O. Multiplier/Amplifier 10 (LOMA 10)
145
A18 Multiplier/Amplifier 20 (MA 20)
145
A19 Splitter
145
A20 L.O. Distribution Assembly (LODA)
145
A10 Frequency Reference Board
145
A11 Phase Lock Board
146
A12 Source 20
146
A21 Source Multiplier/Amplifier 50 (SOMA 50) (E8363C and E8364C Only)
147
A16 Test Set Motherboard
148
Signal Separation Group Operation
152
A22 Switch Splitter
152
A25 and A26 Test Port Couplers
153
A23 and A24 Detectors (E8363C and E8364C Only)
153
30-Db Fixed Attenuators (E8362C Only)
153
A36 and A37 60-Db Source Step Attenuators (Option UNL)
154
A38 and A39 Bias Tees (Option UNL)
154
A43 and A44 35-Db Receiver Step Attenuators (Option 016)
154
Option 014 Configurable Test Set
154
Receiver Group Operation
157
A27, A28, A29, and A30 Receiver First Converters (Mixers)
157
A49 if Multiplexer Board
157
A31, A32, A33, and A34 Receiver Modules
157
A6 SPAM Board (Analog Description)
159
A35 Receiver Motherboard
159
Frequency Offset Group Operation (Options 080 and 081)
160
A9 Fractional-N Synthesizer Board (Option 080)
160
A13 Frequency Offset Receiver Assembly (Option 080)
160
A45 and A46 Reference Transfer Switches (Option 081)
160
IF Access Group (Option H11)
162
A47 RF Path Coupler
162
A48 lo Path Coupler
162
A49 if Multiplexer Board
162
Rear-Panel Connections
162
Digital Processing and Digital Control Group Operation
164
Front Panel Subgroup
166
Data Acquisition and Processing Subgroup
167
Power Supply Group Operation
169
6 Replaceable Parts
171
Information in this Chapter
172
How to Use the Replaceable Parts Listings in this Chapter
172
Chapter Six At-A-Glance
172
Ordering Information
173
Assembly Replacement Sequence
174
Rebuilt-Exchange Assemblies
175
Replaceable Parts Listings
176
Front Panel Assembly, Front Side, All Options
180
Front Panel Assembly, Back Side, All Options
182
Top Assemblies, All Options Except 080
184
Top Cables-All, All Options Except 080
186
Top Assemblies, All Options Including 080
188
Top Cables-All, All Options Including 080
190
Bottom Assemblies, no Options
192
Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, no Options
194
Bottom Assemblies, Option UNL
196
Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, Option UNL
198
Bottom Assemblies, Option 014 and Options 014/080
200
Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, Options 014 and 014/080
202
Bottom Assemblies, Options UNL/014 and UNL/014/080
204
Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, Options UNL/014 and UNL/014/080
206
Bottom Assemblies, Options UNL/016
208
Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, Options UNL/016
210
Bottom Assemblies, Options UNL/014/016 and UNL/014/016/080
212
Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, Options UNL/014/016 and UNL/014/016/080
214
Bottom Assemblies, Options 014/080/081
216
Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, Options 014/080/081
218
Bottom Assemblies, Options UNL/014/080/081
220
Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, Options UNL/014/080/081
222
Bottom Assemblies, Options UNL/014/080/081/H11
224
Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, Options UNL/014/080/081/H11
226
Bottom Assemblies, Options UNL/014/016/080/081
228
Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, Options UNL/014/016/080/081
230
Bottom Assemblies, Options UNL/014/016/080/081/H11
232
Bottom Semi-Rigid Cables, Options UNL/014/016/080/081/H11
234
Bottom Flexible Cables, All Options
236
Bottom Ribbon Cables and Wrapped-Wire, All Options
238
Top Hardware, All Options
240
Bottom Hardware, All Options
242
Internal Hardware and Parts, All Options
244
External Hardware and Parts, All Options
246
Rear Panel Assembly, All Options
248
Hard Disk Drive Assembly, All Options
250
Miscellaneous Part Numbers
254
7 Repair and Replacement Procedures
257
Information in this Chapter
258
Chapter Seven At-A-Glance
258
Before Starting the Removal and Replacement Procedures
259
Personal Safety Warnings
259
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection
259
Assembly Replacement Sequence
259
Removal and Replacement Procedures
260
Removing the Covers
262
Raising and Removing the Receiver Deck
264
Removing and Replacing the Front Panel Assembly
266
Removing and Replacing Front Panel Subassemblies
268
Removing and Replacing the A4 Power Supply Assembly
272
Removing and Replacing the A6, A8, A9, and A10 Boards
274
Removing and Replacing the A11 Phase Lock Board
276
Removing and Replacing the A12 Source 20
278
Removing and Replacing the A13 Frequency Offset Receiver Assembly
280
Removing and Replacing the A14 System Motherboard
282
Removing and Replacing the A15 CPU Board
284
Removing and Replacing the A16 Test Set Motherboard
288
Removing and Replacing the A17 LOMA 10
290
Removing and Replacing the A18 MA 20
292
Removing and Replacing the A19 Splitter
294
Removing and Replacing the A20 LODA
296
Removing and Replacing the A21 SOMA 50 (E8363C and E8364C Only)
298
Removing and Replacing the A22 Switch Splitter
300
Removing and Replacing the 30-Db Fixed Attenuators (E8362C Only)
302
Removing and Replacing the A23 and A24 Detectors (E8363C and E8364C Only)
304
Removing and Replacing the A25 and A26 Test Port Couplers
306
Removing and Replacing the A27, A28, A29, and A30 First Converters (Mixers) and Mixer Bias Board
308
Removing and Replacing the A31, A32, A33, and A34 Receiver Modules and A49 if Multiplexer Board
310
Removing and Replacing the A35 Receiver Motherboard
312
Removing and Replacing the A36 and A37 60-Db Source Step Attenuators (Option UNL)
314
Removing and Replacing the A38 and A39 Bias Tees (Option UNL)
316
Removing and Replacing the A41 Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
318
Removing and Replacing the A43 and A44 35-Db Receiver Step Attenuators (Option 016)
326
Removing and Replacing the A45 and A46 Reference Channel Transfer Switches (Option 081)
328
Removing and Replacing the A47 and A48 Couplers (Option H11)
330
Removing and Replacing the Midweb and the B1 Fan
332
Removing and Replacing the USB Hub
335
Removing and Replacing the Lithium Battery
336
Post-Repair Procedures
338
8 General Purpose Maintenance Procedures
341
Information in this Chapter
342
Chapter Eight At-A-Glance
342
Error Terms
343
Using Error Terms as a Diagnostic Tool
343
Performing Measurement Calibration
343
Using Flowgraphs to Identify Error Terms
344
Accessing Error Terms
348
Error Term Data
350
Option Enable Utility
355
Accessing the Option Enable Utility
355
Enabling or Removing Options
356
Repairing and Recovering Option Data
357
Installing or Changing a Serial Number
358
Firmware Upgrades
359
How to Check the Current Firmware Version
359
Downloading from the Internet
359
Operating System Recovery
360
Recovering from Hard Disk Drive Problems
360
Correction Constants
361
Storing Correction Constants
361
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Language
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