HP 37718A User Manual

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Performance Tests
* Note: Cable lengths quoted are typical for the half bit rate loss. Ideally, cables should be
trimmed to correct length/loss by measuring with a Network Analyzer.
** Note: Spectrum Analyzer/Optical Coupler are only required for 37718A Jitter options.
Self Test Loopback Cables and Accessories
HP E4545A 3m fibre optic cable FC/CP connectors. (supplied accessory)
HP E4546A FC/CP 15 dB attenuator. (supplied accessory)
HP 15525A 75 ohm BNC, 3 off.
HP 15512A Siemens 3 pin (Option 010 units)
HP 15670A Bantam 110 ohm (Option 011 units), 2 off.
DCC 15 pin loopback plug - see figure in DCC Test.
Formatted floppy disk.
Cable Simulator #E1-M 75Ω coaxial cable 3dB loss at 1 MHz 8120-0049 (60 m)*
Cable Simulator #E2-M
75Ω coaxial cable 3dB loss at 4 MHz
8120-0049 (40 m)*
Cable Simulator #E3-M 75Ω coaxial cable 6dB loss at 17 MHz 8120-0049 (60 m)*
Cable Simulator #E4-M 75Ω coaxial cable 6dB loss at 70 MHz 8120-0049 (40 m)*
Cable Simulator #DS1 75Ω coaxial cable. Equivalent to 655 feet ABAM cable. 8120-0049 (80m)*
Cable Simulator #DS3 75 Ω coaxial cable. Equivalent to 450 feet of 728A cable 8120-0049 (55m)*
Cable Simulator STM-0/
STS-1
75
Ω coaxial cable 6dB loss at 26 MHz 8120-0049 (50 m)*
Cable Simulator STM-1/
STS-3
75
Ω coaxial cable 12dB loss at 78 MHz 8120-0049 (75 m)*
75
Ω Termination 0 to 200 MHz HP 15522-80010
T Connector BNC to Dual BNC HP 1250-0781
Adaptor SMA to BNC 1250-1787 (Qty 2)
Adaptor Type N to BNC HP 1250-1534 (Qty 2)
Adaptor Type N to N HP 1250-1528 (Qty 2)
Balanced/Unbalanced
Converter
110
Ω balanced: 75 Ω Unbalanced (nominal) HP 15508B (Qty 2)
Blocking Capacitor 0.18uF 200V HP 10240B
Table 3-1 Recommended Test Equipment, continued
Instrument Critical Specification Recommended
Model

HP 37718A Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	37718A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English