Recommended Test Equipment and Accessories
The following tables list the recommended test equipment you need
to perform all the tests in this chapter. You can use alternative
instruments if they meet the critical specifications given. The test
set.-ups and procedures assume you are using the recommended
equipment.
‘lhble 3-1. Recommended
Test
Equipment List
Test Equipment
Model
Critical Specifications
Oscilloscope
HP 641211
20
GHz,
10 bit vertical resolution, Histogram capability
Counter
HP
5334AIB
Period and
Time
Interval measurements
Digital Voltmeter HP
34686 DCV up to 20 V
Pulse Generator HP 8112A 50 MHz
Delay line
HP
64008A
22
ns
Caution HP 8114A is capable of providing output voltages that may exceed
the input capabilities of connected test equipment. The user should
ensure that the setting-up instructions in this chapter are followed
exactly, to prevent damage to connected test equipment.
Note
‘Ihble 3-2. Recommended Accessories
HP 3334OC#O20
HP 3334OCKIO6
1250.1476
When you connect the test equipment for the first time, and
whenever you change the set-up during the course of these tests, use
the 8710
-
1582 torque wrench to tighten and loosen SMA connectors.
This will ensure that the connectors are at the correct tightness and
give the best signal transfer.
3-2 Testing the HP 8114A