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General| Type | Network/Spectrum Analyzer |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 500 MHz |
| Display | CRT |
| Measurement Parameters | S-parameters, gain, phase, group delay |
| Interface | GPIB (IEEE-488) |
| Ports | GPIB |
| Power Supply | 100, 120, 220, 240 V AC |
| Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Functions | Network Analysis, Spectrum Analysis |
| Power Requirements | 100, 120, 220, 240 V AC |
| Dynamic Range | Typically > 100 dB |
Information about the transition of Hewlett-Packard to Agilent Technologies.
Details on how to contact Agilent sales and service offices globally.
Overview of the HP 4195A's front panel function keys and their groupings.
Steps and softkeys for preparing to make a measurement on the HP 4195A.
Instructions for adjusting the display scale and format of measurements on the HP 4195A.
How to configure sweep parameters like frequency, bandwidth, and trigger modes.
Procedures for entering numerical data using the front panel keys.
Details on utilizing marker functions for measurements and analysis.
How to access and use extended functions like User Defined Function and Math Operator.
Selecting measurement types like network, spectrum, impedance, or S-parameter.
Initializing the HP 4195A to its default state.
Connecting necessary accessories for measurement setup.
Setting up measurement parameters like format, display, and frequency range.
Removing measurement errors through calibration procedures.
Connecting the device under test to the instrument.
Optimizing display settings for clear measurement visualization.
Defining calibration standards like OPEN, SHORT, and LOAD for accurate measurements.
Performing normalization calibration for transmission measurements using a thru connection.
Detailed steps for 1-port Full Calibration for reflection measurements.
Calibrating and compensating for impedance measurements with test kits.
Methods to improve dynamic range by adjusting signal level and attenuators.
Adjusting the IF range for normal, low distortion, or high sensitivity modes.
Setting the Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) to improve dynamic range and measurement accuracy.
Enabling the video filter to reduce noise and improve effective dynamic range.
Using marker functions to move to peaks, set references, and find next peaks.
Utilizing sub-markers for zooming, partial sweep, and deviation display.
Copying display data to a printer or plotter for hard copy output.
Step-by-step procedure to dump the current display to an HP-IB printer.
Overview of file types that can be saved/recalled: STATE, TABLE, DATA, PROGRAM.
Initial setup for transmission measurements using power splitter or test set.
Procedure to measure insertion loss or gain of a device.
Determining the 3 dB bandwidth of a filter using markers and cursors.
Measuring out-of-band rejection using double marker mode.
Measuring passband ripple using partial analysis functions and markers.
Calculating group delay to determine phase distortion in circuits.
Adjusting aperture settings to affect group delay measurement smoothness and resolution.
Obtaining the 1 dB gain compression point of an amplifier.
Setup for reflection measurements requiring directional coupler or bridge.
Understanding and measuring return loss, reflection coefficient, and SWR.
Selecting S-parameter S11 and parameters for reflection measurement.
Indicating return loss for a bandpass filter.
Measuring the reflection coefficient using format settings.
Measuring the SWR using format settings.
Procedure to measure S11 parameter using S-PRMTR configuration.
Measuring S22, S21, and S12 parameters.
Determining DUT impedance from reflection coefficient using Smith chart.
Setup for spectrum measurements, connecting DUT to input ports.
Switching between input ports (R1, R2, T1, T2) for spectrum measurements.
Measuring absolute input level or amplifier output level using spectrum function.
Automatically scaling the display for optimal viewing of spectrum measurements.
Using noise marker function to read spectrum density of normalized noise.
Calculating 2nd and 3rd harmonic distortion using marker functions.
Displaying up to four spectrum waveforms simultaneously.
Setup for impedance measurements using test kit and fixture.
Compensating for fixture residuals to improve accuracy.
Calculating L, R, Ca, Cb of crystal resonator's equivalent circuit.
Simulating impedance and admittance frequency dependent characteristics.
Four types of registers: Array, Single, General Purpose, Limited Purpose.
Applications for storing measurement data in registers.
Performing mathematical operations using registers.
Performing mathematical operations on individual or entire array registers.
Simulating transmission characteristics of an RC filter using register operations.
Using register E as a waveform memory for spectrum analysis.
Step-by-step guide to writing and running simple user programs.
Program for changing measurement port for alternate transmission/reflection sweeps.
Program to display SIN and COS waves, optimizing execution time.
Program to measure and display the 3dB bandwidth of a filter.
Program to calculate 2nd and 3rd harmonic distortion.
Program for Go/No-Go testing using limit lines and checking measured values against limits.
Steps to define a user-defined softkey for specific functions like 3 dB bandwidth.
Assigning custom labels to user-defined softkeys.
Examples of defining user-defined functions for filter parameter measurements.
Using sweep end functions for alternate transmission/reflection measurements.
Defining four-channel spectrum measurements using user programs.
Steps to define user math functions for calculations like offset application.
Implementing Max Hold function using user math to capture peak values.
Applying averaging functions (4x, 128x) using user math for noise reduction.
Converting measurements from 50Ω to 75Ω environment.
Converting voltage measurements from Vrms to Vp-p.
Softkey tree illustrating front panel key hierarchy and commands.
Configuration options for Measure, including Network, Spectrum, Impedance, S-Parameter.
Display options for traces, including format, scale, and view settings.
Softkey tree for Sweep Menu, covering sweep type, direction, resolution, and trigger.
Softkey tree for Marker/Line Cursor operations, including modes and functions.
Softkey tree for Special Functions like User Define, Save/Get, Copy, Program.
List and description of array registers used for data storage and operations.
List and description of single registers for specific values like center, span, RBW.
List of HP 4195A commands and their functions, including register and softkey operations.
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