216 Keysight N9010B EXA Signal Analyzer Service Guide
RF Section Troubleshooting (Millimeter-Wave Analyzers)
Troubleshooting
The Second LO input was tested during the Second LO Verification.
The LO input at W4, and the LO outputs were tested when performing the First
LO Verification.
It is possible to measure the A13W1 input cable to A13A1 where it connects to
A13A1J2, and the output of the A13A1 at A13W2 where it connects to A13J11.
A13A1 IF Band Pass Filter is not separately replaceable, but being able to
determine where the signal level is faulty, can aid in verifying the faulty
assembly. See the block diagram for signal levels.
Electronic Attenuator Test (Option EA3)
The electronic attenuator is aligned as part of the System Gain internal
alignment process. See the description of the initial alignments and the
location of the alignment history file in the Boot Up and Initialization
Troubleshooting chapter. Viewing the Alignment History file will tell you if
other alignment tests failed, and reveal which electronic attenuator steps
failed.
To verify the electronic attenuator operation on instruments with Option EA3,
set up the analyzer to view the 50 MHz calibrator signal on screen. Press
Input/Output, RF Calibrator, 50 MHz, FREQ, Center Frequency, 50 MHz,
Span, 500 kHz
Press Peak Search to place a marker on the calibrator signal, then press
Marker Delta
Activate the electronic attenuator. Press AMPTD, Attenuation, Elec Atten,
Enabled.
Press the up arrow key to step through all attenuator steps while monitoring
the marker delta readout. The signal level should not change more than 0.4 dB
as indicated by the marker delta readout.
If the attenuator switches slowly, or the signal is not present when the
electronic attenuator is switched into the signal path or the signal appears only
when the attenuator is switched on, suspect the control signals from the A15
Front End Controller are faulty or the A13 Front End assembly is faulty. If the
attenuator switches, but the switching error between attenuator settings is
greater than ± 0.4 dB, assure that any other internal alignment failures are
resolved since the System Gain alignment must run before optimum
performance is possible. Assure you have evaluated all causes before you
replace the Front End assembly.
If you determine the problem is at a frequency other than 50 MHz, perform the
low band flatness adjustment before replacing the Front End assembly.
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