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NETWORK ANAL YZERS

With compliments

Helmut Singer Elektronik

RF Network Analyzer, 300 kHzz to


to 6
6 GHz
GHz

www.helmut-singer.de info@helmut-singer.de
fon +49 241 155 315
fax +49 241 152 066
Feldchen 16-24 D-52070 Aachen Germany

Model 87538

. 300 kHz to 5 GHZ

. Integrated 1 Hz resotution syntheslzedsource


. Direct.save/recall
to an external disc drive
. - . .
. Time domain analysis
. Executecomplextest procedureswlth the test sequencefunction

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.
.

8
243

100 dB of dynamic range


Group delay and deviation from linear phase
0.00 1 dB, 0.01 deg, 0.01 nanosec marker resolution
Built-ln accuracy enhancement
Swept harmonic measurements

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HP 87538 with HP 85047 A

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Descrtption
Tbc HP 87538 provid~ cxccllent RF network measuremcrttsfor
thc lab and proouction t~t areal. When combined with a t~t set. it
yields a complctc solution for characterizing thc linear behavior or
either active or passive networks. deviccs, or compooents rrom 300
kHz to 6 GHz. With two independentdisplay channeIsavailable. you
cansimultaneously measureand display tbe reftection and transmissioncharacteristics o( the device under t~t in overlay or split screen
rormat. The easy-to-usesortkey selection or meuurement runctions
allowsyou to meuure the magnitude, phase,or group delay cbaracteristicaof your device undcr t~t.
Tbc t~t sequencefunction allows rapid and consistent execution or
c:ompie~repetitive t~ts with a single keystroke. In sequencingmode.
you makethe measurementonce rrom the front panel and the instrument"Iearns" the kcystrok~ so no additional programming expertise
1$r~uired. You can even set other HP-18 instruments via a t~t sc~uCnce.
Othcr productivity cnhanccmentsinclude a plOt/print butrcr,
I~mltt~ting, arbitrary rrequency t~ting. and marker trac:kin& runctlons. Finally, scgmentcd calibration and interpolative error correcIlon allow you to appiy vector accuracy enhanccmcntover a subsetof
lhe frequencyrange thaI you initially calibratcd tbc HP 87538.
f Thc HP 87538s intqratcd synth~izcd sourceprovid~ > 100 mW
0 output power, I Hz frequency resolution. and linear. I~. list, power,andCW sweeptypes. Threc tuncd, 300 kHz to 3 GHz (Option 006
. ex.tendsto 6 GHz) receiversallow versatile independentpower mca!UrementJor simultaneous ratio measurcmcntJovcr a 100d8 dynam~ range.~y employing the HP 85047A T~t Set with tbc HP 87538.
heref\ectlonand transmissioncharacteristia of the device under test
ca~beinvcstigatcd from 300 kHz to 3 GHzor from 3 MHz t06GHz
~ the test sets frequency doubIer cnablcd.

Non~inear Device Testing


Non-linear device characterization is posaiblewith the HP 81538.
Swept 2nd and 3rd harmonic levels of an amplifier can be displayed
directlyor relative to the fundamental carrier (dBc) when employinl
the optional harmonic measurementcapability (Option 002). Amplifier hannonics up to 40 dBc can be measuredquickly and convenientlyon a swept-frequency basis far fundamental sisnals as low as 16
MHz, using the same test confiluration used to measurepin. Power
meter calibration JM'OVidesa leveledabsolute power to devicesthat are
compliments.doc
sensitive to With
absolute
input or ~tput levels. Tbc HP 87538 automatically controls an HP 436A, 4318, or 438A Power Meter to set the
power anywhere in the test configuration with power meter accuracy.
The HP 87538 has the capability to perform mixer trackinl and
conversion loss measurements.These are possible because the HP
81538's tuned receiver can be oft"setfrom it's synthesizedsource by
the LO frequency of the mixer.
Time Domain Analysis
Time domain responsescan be displayed by the HP 81538 with
Option 010. Tbc instrument computesthe Invene Fourier Transform
of the frequency domain data to display the reftection or transmission
coeftlcient versustime. The HP 81538 offers two time domain modes.
The Low Passmode prov'ldesthe traditional Time Domain Reftectometer (TDR) measurementcapability and gives the responseof the
network to a mathematically simulated step or impulse response.This
mode gives information of the type of impedance (R, L. C) at the
discontinuity. The 8and Passtime domain mode, which has only the
impulse stimulus, has no frequency restrictions and provides the time
domain responseof frequencyselectivedevicessuch as SA W filters ar
antennas.Gatinl may be uIOdto selectively isolate a single response
to view the frequency domain responseof individual portions of a
component without disturbins the circuit itself.
.

NETWORK ANAL YZERS

RF Network Anatyzer, 300 kHz to 6 GHz (cont'd)


Model 87538

Typic81Trect;ing:
HP 8S044A
TransmissionMagnitude,Ph...'.a:
.3MHzt02.0MHz
=*,1.5dB.zIO.

HP 87538 Specifications Summary


8ource
Frequency Ch8r8cterlstlcs
Frequency RMge: 300 kHz to 3 Ghz
Frequency Aesolut6on: I Hz
Frequency Accur8cy (25 C): = ] 0 ppm
Output Ch8r8Cterllttel
Power A8nge: -5 to +20dBm
Power Accuracy (50 MHz, +10 dBm): *:0.5 dB
Power Llnearity (relative to + 10 dBm, 25 ..5 C):
-5 to +15 dBm: 2:0.2 dB
+ 15 to +20 dBm: 2:0.5 dB
'm~
50
H8rmontcs: !-25 dBc (20 dBm output level)
Iypically .$-50 dBc (0 dBm outpullevel)
~
Mixer Aetat8d: .$-32 dBc (20 dBm output 1eve1)
Iypically .$-55 dBc (0 dBm output level)
Other 8purious:
f<135 MHz: -60dBc
f?135 MHz: -60 dBc + 20.101 (f /135 MHz)
Ph8M NotR (0 kHz offset in 1 Hz BW):
f<135 MHz: -90dBc
f?135 MHz: -90dBc + 2O-10I(f/135 MHz)

2.0 MHz 10 Fmax2


sl.5 dB. *10.
Retlectlon Magnitude. Ph..-'.I:

.3 MHzto 2.0 MHz


2.0 MHz 10 Fmax
Eltectlft Source Metch,:

(T'" Ports):
.3 MHz to 2.0 MHz
2.0 MHz 10].3 GHz
1.3GHztoF~
RFCOIHI8Ct-.:
Test Port:
All other.:
Includes:

zl..5 dB, ziO.

s].5dB.*2.5.

*1.OdB.*2.5.

sl..5dB.*IO.

zl.OdB.:i:IO.

14dB
20 dB
16dB

14dB
17dB
16dB

precision7 mm
75 ohmtypeN (f)
50 ohmtype N (f) 50ohmtypeN (f)
HP B.5044A-onepreciIion7 mmto

Recommended
Acces.orles:
Olmen.ion.:

HP 11B.5I B RF cablekil
61.5Hx 101W x 204mm D

Weight:
Weight:

net 1.7k& (3.BIb)

(2.44 x 7..5x B.Oin)

S-Parameter Test Sets


Tbe S-parameter tat seu provide tbe capability to mcasure impedance and transmission cbaraCteristics(includinJ s-parameten) o( 2
port devices in either direction with a sinlle connection. Tbe test sets
are controlIed (rom tbe HP 87S3B and include a prolrammable step
attenuator.

HP85041A/B S-Pa,amete,Test Set


Test PO" connectors are precision 7 mm and 7S ohm type N (f)
respectively. 80th connectors can be adaptcd to other interfaces with
the appropriate precision adapters.

Speclflcations

Impedance:
FrequencyRange:
Directivlty:

2.0MHzto FD}JX2

Port 1, 2:
AU othera:

FrequencyRange:
Dlrecttvitr;

'0-.- ~.~~~~
21:- ~;...;..-~

300kHz to 3 GHz 300kHz to 2 GHz


35dBtol.3GHz 35dBtol.3GHz

*1.SdB.*10.

AeftectlonM8gnnude,PM.."':
.3 MHz to 2.0 MHz
*1.5 da. .258
2.0 MHz to F~~ .. *1.5 dB, *JO.
Ettective Source ~
(TestPorts):
.3 MHz to 2.0 MHz
14dB
2.0MHzto 1.3GHz 2OdB
1.3GHz to Fmax
16d8
RF ConnectM8:

W8igllt:
Weight:

.. --. ."..-

HP HO48A
50ohms
300kHz to 3 GHz
35dB to 1.3GHz
~ GHz
30 dB to -3.0

Typic.1 Tr8cking:
Tr.smlHion M8gnitude,Ph88e',,:
.3 MHz to 2.0 MHz
*1.5 dB. ..208

HP 87538 Accessories
HP 85044A 50 Ohm Transmission/Refiection
Test Set
HP 850448 75 Ohm Transmission/Refiection
Test Set
Tbe HP 85044 AlB Transmission/Reftcction test sets provide tbe
capability to simultancously measure tbe impedance and transmission characteristics of SOand 75 ohm devices.Two-port devicesmust
be pbysicaUyturncd around to measure their revene direction characteristics. Test port connccton are
7 mm and 75 ohm type
--- prccision
r
N
(f). respectively.
N(f).rcspectively.
'P8CK'~~..
HP
HP
.i'8'o":'~atOt-..
HP 8SO44A
l5I44A
HP 850448
85O44B
Impedaftce:
50 ohms
75 ohms
-

zl.5dB.zIO.

.soolim type N (f) adapter;


HP B.5044B-one HP 11B.52B
minimum I~ pad.

Receiver
Frequency Range: 300 kHz to 6 GHz
Inputs: A. B 100 dB dynamit range <3 GHz
95 dB dynamit ranle 3 to 6 GHz
Senlitivtty (naise level):
3 kHz BW; -90 dem <3 GHz, -85 dBm 3 to 6 GHz
10 Hz BW: -100 dBm <3 GHz, -95 dBm 3 to 6 GHz.
Meximum Input Levet: 0 dBm
Imped8nce: 50
Input Cf088t81k:
300 kHz to 1 GHz: -IOOdB
1 GHz to 3 GHz: -90 dB
3 GHz to 6 GHz: -80 dB
DJn8lnic Accur8Cf: ,.,0.05 dB. ,.,0.5 deaoYeraSO dB iJMltrale
DeIey Cher.isllc8:
Range: 1/2- (I/minimumapenure)
Aperture: selectable (frequcncy spa)/(1 poits -I) to m of the
frequency span
Resolution: 27.8/(apenure in Hz)
typically 0.01 nan~nds
Accurecy: (phase accuracy)/(36o-apenure i Hz)
Dim8n8Ion8:
178mm H x 425mm W x 498mm D
(7.0 x 16.75 x 20.0 in)
Weight:
Net 22 q (48 Ib); Shippina25 q (55 Ib)

HP 8Y44B

Includes:

precilion 7 mm
SOohm type N (f)

HP 850418
75 ohms
300kHz to 2 GHz
35 dB to 1.3GHz
-30--dB ~-to -~2.0GHz

*1.5da.*208
*1.5dB.*10.
*1.5 da. *25.
*1.5 da. *108
14dB
J7dB
J6dB
75 ohm type N (f)
50 ohm type N (f)

Four 190mm (7.5-)Qbla witb typeN

(m) QIDDCCton
for ~nection to tbc
HP 87S3B.ODeHP 87538 test set
iDteramDectQble.
'
Aecom mended
Accesaori..:
WW
Dimensions:

HP 118S7DQbIes HP 118578 cablel


7VH
n xA426
~~VW
w xA553
~~~mm
- D
&I
90
(3.5s16.75s21.3iL)
(3.5
x 16.75121.5 iR.)
9.1 ta
q (20
(10 Ib)
Ib)
1.
9.1

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