HP 8510B User Manual

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HP 8510B Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	8510B
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY

EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES

System Description

Theory of Operation

Explains the system's block diagram and signal flow for pulsed-RF analysis.

Test Set Signal Flow

Pulse Measurements Overview

Pulsed-RF S-Parameters versus Frequency

Describes synchronized measurements at specific points in the pulse at each frequency.

Pulse Profile Domain

Describes how measurements are plotted as a function of time using sampling.

Operating the HP 8510 for Pulsed-RF Measurements

System Connections

Load Pulse Hardware State and Instrument State Files

Operator's Check

Basic tests to check pulsed-RF network analyzer operation using internal triggering.

Pulse Profile Domain Check

Steps to check pulse profile domain measurement functionality.

Frequency Domain Check

Steps to check frequency domain point-in-pulse measurement functionality.

External Triggering Check

Procedure to check analyzer operation with external triggering and pulse modulation.

Frequency Domain Point-in-Pulse Measurements

Measurement Calibration for Point-in-Pulse

Describes calibration steps for point-in-pulse measurements.

Pulse Profile Domain Measurements

Measurement Calibration for Pulse Profile

Describes calibration methods for pulse profile measurements.

Frequency Domain Using Frequency List

Using External Triggering and Pulse Modulation

Connect the Pulse Generator

High Power Measurements

Signal Level Characteristics

Details maximum power ratings and normal signal levels within the test set.

Example High Power Measurements

Examples of measuring devices at high power levels.

Measure a 30 dB Amplifier

Setup for measuring an amplifier with approximately 30 dB gain.

Using the Port 1 and Port 2 Attenuators

Controlling the Attenuators

Selecting the Appropriate Measurement Calibration