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agilent N8201A performance downconverter synthetic instrument module 3 hz to 26.5 ghz data sheet the agilent technologies N8201A performance downconverter synthetic instrument module down converts a microwave signal to an if signal providing if output frequencies of 7.5, 21.4, and 321.4 mhz to offer three different signal bandwidth capabilities. external mixing can be utilized to downconvert microwave signals up to 110 ghz. the N8201A is based upon the industrys most accurate spectrum analyzer, the psa series spectrum analyzer. agilent's synthetic instrument family offers the highest-performing rf/mw lan-based modular instrumentation and the smallest footprint for automated test systems (atss); providing the maximum flexibility and minimizing the cost of an ats over its lifetime. ? lxi class-a compliant ? microwave performance similar to the e4440a psa series high-performance spectrum analyzer ? coherent lo input/output port allowing a common lo signal to drive multiple downconverters ? 200 mhz wide modulation bandwidth with pre-selector off
2 definitions and conditions specifications (spec): specifications describe the performance of parameters covered by the product warranty and apply over 0 to 55 c temperature range unless otherwise noted. typical (typ): typical describes additional product performance information that is not covered by the product warranty. it is performance beyond specifications that 80 percent of the units exhibit with a 95 percent confidence level over the temperature range of 20 to 30 c. typical performance does not include measurement uncertainty. nominal (nom): nominal values indicate expected performance, or describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product, but is not covered by the product warranty. nominal values represent the value of a parameter that is most likely to occur; they represent the expected mean or average. the N8201A performance downconverter will meet its specifications when: ? stored a minimum of two hours within the operating temperature range and turned on for at least 30 minutes with auto align on selected. ? the instrument is within its one-year calibration cycle. ? align all now has been performed within the past 24 hours or when the temperature changes 3 c. ? front panel 1st lo out connector terminated in 50 ?. ? dc coupling applied if rf frequency is < 20 mhz. ? front panel 1st and 2nd lo jumpers must be installed. table of contents definitions and conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 frequency range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 frequency reference (internal) . . . . . . . . . . 4 frequency accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 if output bandwidth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 stability phase noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 maximum safe input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 input attenuator range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 input attenuation switching uncertainty . . 6 gain compression. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 noise figure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 rf input vswr at tuned frequency . . . . . 12 spurious responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 preamplifier specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 regulatory compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 emc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 general specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ac power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 shock and vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 recommended calibration cycle . . . . . . . . 16 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 iso compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 input/output descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 front panel connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 rear panel connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ordering information and options . . . . . . . . . 19 model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 references. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 web resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 related agilent literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 frequency frequency range 1 dc coupled 3 hz to 26.5 ghz ac coupled 20 mhz to 26.5 ghz internal mixing bands preamp off internal mixing band specification harmonic mixing mode (n) 2 0 3 hz to 3.045 ghz (dc coupled) 1C 0 20 mhz to 3.045 ghz (ac coupled) 1C 1 3.045 to 6.6 ghz 1C 2 6.6 to 13.2 ghz 2C 3 13.2 to 19.2 ghz 4C 4 19.2 to 26.5 ghz 4C internal mixing bands preamp on (option 1ds) internal mixing band specification harmonic mixing mode (n) 2 0 100 khz to 3.045 ghz (dc coupled) 1C 0 20 mhz to 3.045 ghz (ac coupled) 1C internal mixing bands preamp on (option 110) internal mixing band specification harmonic mixing mode (n) 2 0 10 mhz to 3.045 ghz (dc coupled) 1C 0 20 mhz to 3.045 ghz (ac coupled) 1C 1 3.045 to 6.6 ghz 1C 2 6.6 to 13.2 ghz 2C 3 13.2 to 19.2 ghz 4C 4 19.2 to 26.5 ghz 4C internal mixing bands preselector bypassed (option 123) internal mixing band specification harmonic mixing mode (n) 2 1 3.055 to 6.6 ghz 1C 2 6.6 to 13.2 ghz 2C 3 13.2 to 19.2 ghz 4C 4 19.2 to 26.5 ghz 4C frequency range for external mixing (option ayz) band harmonic mixing mode (n) 1 preselected preselector bypassed k (18.0 to 26.5 ghz) n/a 6C a (26.5 to 40.0 ghz) 8+ 8C q (33.0 to 50.0 ghz) 10+ 10C u (40.0 to 60.0 ghz) 10+ 10C v (50.0 to 75.0 ghz) 14+ 14C e (60.0 to 90.0 ghz) n/a 16C w (75.0 to 110.0 ghz) n/a 18C f (90.0 to 140.0 ghz) n/a 22C d (110.0 to 170.0 ghz) n/a 26C g (140.0 to 220.0 ghz) n/a 32C y (170.0 to 260.0 ghz) n/a 38C j (220.0 to 325.0 ghz) n/a 48C 1. up to 325 ghz down conversion capability with external mixers. 2. n is the harmonic mixing mode. all mixing modes are negative (as indicated by the C), where the desired first lo harmoni c is higher than the tuned frequency by the first if (3.9214 ghz for the 3 hz to 3.0 ghz band, 321.4 mhz for all other bands).
4 frequency reference (internal) accuracy [(time since last adjustment x aging rate) + temperature stability + calibration accuracy 1 ] temperature stability 20 to 30 c 1 x 10 -8 0 to 55 c 5 x 10 -8 aging rate 1 x 10 -7 /year 2 5 x 10 -10 /day (nominal) settability 2 x 10 -9 warm-up and retrace 3 300 s after turn on 1 x 10 -7 of final frequency (nominal) 900 s after turn on 5 x 10 -8 of final frequency (nominal) achievable initial calibration accuracy 4 7 x 10 -8 frequency accuracy (input rf frequency x frequency reference accuracy) if output bandwidth (nominal) if output 3 db bandwidth center frequency 7.5 mhz 9.25 mhz 7.5 mhz 21.4 mhz 11 mhz 21.4 mhz 321.4 mhz 50 mhz to 3.045 ghz 100 mhz 5 300 mhz 3.045 to 26.5 ghz 40 to 80 mhz 6 321.4 mhz preselector bypassed (option 123) 3.055 to 26.5 ghz 240 mhz 321.4 mhz external mixing 240 mhz 321.4 mhz 1. calibration accuracy depends on how accurately the frequency standard was adjusted to 10 mhz. if the calibration procedure is followed, the calibration accuracy is given by the specification achievable initial calibration accuracy. 2. for periods of one year or more. 3. applies only when power is disconnected from instrument. does not apply when instrument is in standby mode. 4. the achievable calibration accuracy at the beginning of the calibration cycle includes these effects: a) the temperature difference between the calibration environment and the use environment b) the orientation relative to the gravitation field changing between the calibration environment and the use environment c) retrace effects in both the calibration environment and the use environment due to unplugging the instrument d) settability 5. the if bandwidth is 60 mhz if used at a center frequency of 321.4 mhz. 6. see figure above for nominal 4 db if bandwidth of preselector. nominal preselector bandwidth at C4 db vs center frequency 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 3 6 9 1215182124 center frequency (ghz) bandwidth (mhz) figure 1. nominal preselector bandwidth at C4 db vs center frequency
5 stability phase noise (center frequency = 1 ghz 1 , best case optimization 2 ) offset 20 to 30 c 0 to 55 c typical nominal 100 hz C91 dbc/hz C90 dbc/hz C96 dbc/hz 1 khz C103 dbc/hz C100 dbc/hz C108 dbc/hz 10 khz C116 dbc/hz C115 dbc/hz C118 dbc/hz 30 khz C116 dbc/hz C115 dbc/hz C118 dbc/hz 100 khz C122 dbc/hz C121 dbc/hz C124 dbc/hz 1 mhz C145 dbc/hz C144 dbc/hz C147 dbc/hz C148 dbc/hz 6 mhz C154 dbc/hz C154 dbc/hz C156 dbc/hz C156.5 dbc/hz 10 mhz C156 dbc/hz C156 dbc/hz C157.5 dbc/hz C158 dbc/hz nominal phase noise of different lo optimizations trace a: optimize (f) for f < 50 khz; dual loop wideband trace b: optimize (f) for f > 50 khz; dual loop narrowband trace c: optimize lo for fast tuning; single loop wideband 1. nominal changes of phase noise sidebands with other center frequencies are shown by some examples in the graphs that follow . to predict the phase noise for other center frequencies, note that phase noise at offsets above approximately 1 khz increases nominally as 20 x log n, where n is the harmonic mixer mode. for offsets below 1 khz, and center frequencies above 1 ghz, the phase noise increases nominally as 20 log cf, where cf is th e center frequency in ghz. 2. noise sidebands for offsets of 30 khz and below are shown for phase noise optimization set to optimize (f) for f < 50 khz ; for offsets of 100 khz and above, the optimization is set for f > 50 khz. nominal phase noise at different center frequencies (f) optimized versus f -160 -150 -140 -130 -120 -110 -100 -90 -80 -70 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 offset frequency (khz) ssb phase noise (dbc/hz) cf=600 mhz cf=10.2 ghz cf=25.2 ghz figure 2. nominal phase noise at diffferent center frequencies nominal phase noise of different lo optimizations C160 C150 C140 C130 C120 C110 C100 C90 C80 C70 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 offset frequency (khz) ssb phase noise (dbc/hz) a b c figure 3. nominal phase noise at diffferent lo center frequencies
6 amplitude maximum safe input level preamp off +30 dbm (1w) preamp on (option 1ds) +30 dbm (1w) preamp on (option 110) +25 dbm (1w) microwave preselector bypass (option 123) +10 dbm (1w) 1 peak pulse power < 10 s pulse width, < 1% duty cycle and input attenuation 30 db +50 dbm (100 w) dc volts: dc coupled < 0.2 vdc ac coupled 100 vdc input attenuator range 0 to 70 db in 2 db steps input attenuation switching uncertainty (nominal) frequency 0 to 40 db attenuation range 0 to 70 db attenuation range dc to 6.5 ghz 0.3 db 0.4 db 6.5 to 13 ghz 0.4 db 0.5 db 13 to 19 ghz 0.6 db 0.7 db 19 to 26.5 ghz 0.7 db 0.9 db 1. adding 20 db of input attenuation will increase the maximum input power to +30 dbm.
7 gain compression 1 1 db gain compression point (two-tone) 2 rf input frequency maximum power at mixer 3 nominal power at mixer preamp off 20 to 200 mhz 0 dbm +3 dbm 200 mhz to 3.0 ghz +3 dbm +7 dbm 3.0 to 6.6 ghz +3 dbm +4 dbm 6.6 to 26.5 ghz C2 dbm 0 dbm preselector bypassed (option 123) 3.045 to 26.5 ghz +8 dbm preamp on (option 1ds) nominal power at preamp 10 to 200 mhz C30 dbm 200 mhz to 3 ghz C25 dbm preamp on (option 110) 10 to 200 mhz C24 dbm 200 mhz to 3 ghz C20 dbm 3.0 to 6.6 ghz C23 dbm 6.6 to 26.5 ghz C27 dbm gain compression (two-tone) (typical) 2 rf input frequency mixer level 3 compression 20 to 200 mhz 0 dbm < 0.5 db 200 mhz to 6.6 ghz +3 dbm < 0.5 db 6.6 to 26.5 ghz C2 dbm < 0.4 db noise figure (input terminated, 0 db input attenuation) frequency noise figure noise figure input referred noise density 4 (typical) (typical) preamp off (option 110 not installed) 10 to 100 khz 38 db 34 db C139 (dbm/hz) 100 khz to 1 mhz 30 db 26 db C147 (dbm/hz) 1 to 10 mhz 25 db 22 db C151 (dbm/hz) 10 mhz to 1.2 ghz 22 db 20 db C153 (dbm/hz) 1.2 to 2.1 ghz 23 db 21 db C152 (dbm/hz) 2.1 to 6.6 ghz 24 db 22 db C151 (dbm/hz) 6.6 to 13.2 ghz 26 db 21 db C152 (dbm/hz) 13.2 to 20 ghz 29 db 26 db C147 (dbm/hz) 20 to 26.5 ghz 33 db 30 db C143 (dbm/hz) 1. gain compression is described by a level/compression pair where for every mixer level there is a different amount of compre ssion. the first table labeled 1 db compression point indicates the signal level where you will see 1 db of compression, where as the second table indicat es the amount of compression to expect at a given signal level. 2. large signals, even at frequencies not within the if bandwidth, can cause in-band signals to be compressed because of two- tone gain compression. this specification tells how large an interfering signal must be in order to cause a 1 db change in an in-band signal. 3. mixer power level (dbm) = input power (dbm) C input attenuation (db). 4. input referred noise density (dbm/hz) = thermal noise at +55 c (dbm) + noise figure of the downconverter (db). the noise measured at the if outputs of the downconverter will be higher due to the conversion gain, the measurable noise density is not diminished due to this gain.
8 noise figure (continued) frequency noise figure noise figure input referred noise density 1 (typical) (typical) preamp off (option 110 installed) 10 to 100 khz 38 db 34 db C139 (dbm/hz) 100 khz to 1 mhz 30 db 26 db C147 (dbm/hz) 1 to 10 mhz 25 db 22 db C151 (dbm/hz) 10 mhz to 1.2 ghz 23 db 20 db C153 (dbm/hz) 1.2 to 2.1 ghz 24 db 21 db C152 (dbm/hz) 2.1 to 6.6 ghz 25 db 22 db C151 (dbm/hz) 6.6 to 13.2 ghz 27 db 25 db C146 (dbm/hz) 13.2 to 16 ghz 30 db 28 db C143 (dbm/hz 16 to 19 ghz 30 db 27 db C144 (dbm/hz) 19 to 26.5 ghz 34 db 31 db C140 (dbm/hz) preamp on (option 1ds) 100 to 500 khz 18 db 13 db C160 (dbm/hz) 500 khz to 1 mhz 15 db 10 db C163 (dbm/hz) 1 to 10 mhz 12 db 7 db C166 (dbm/hz) 10 to 500 mhz 7 db 5 db C168 (dbm/hz) 500 mhz to 1.1 ghz 8 db 6 db C167 (dbm/hz) 1.1 to 2.1 ghz 9 db 7 db C166 (dbm/hz) 2.1 to 3.0 ghz 10 db 9 db C164 (dbm/hz) preamp on (option 110) 10 to 50 mhz 28 db 21 db C152 (dbm/hz) 50 to 500 mhz 23 db 11 db C162 (dbm/hz) 500 mhz to 3 ghz 10 db 7 db C166 (dbm/hz) 3 to 6.6 ghz 11 db 9 db C164 (dbm/hz) 6.6 to 13.2 ghz 13 db 10 db C163 (dbm/hz) 13.2 to 16 ghz 14 db 10 db C163 (dbm/hz) 16 to 19 ghz 16 db 11 db C162 (dbm/hz) 19 to 26.5 ghz 19 db 14 db C159 (dbm/hz) preselector bypassed (option123) (option 110 not installed) > 3.05 to 6.6 ghz 25 db 22 db C151 (dbm/hz) 6.6 to 13.2 ghz 33 db 29 db C144 (dbm/hz) 13.2 to 19.2 ghz 38 db 35 db C138 (dbm/hz) 19.2 to 26.5 ghz 44 db 41 db C132 (dbm/hz) preselector bypassed (option123) (option 110 installed) > 3.05 to 6.6 ghz 28 db 24 db C149 (dbm/hz) 6.6 to 13.2 ghz 36 db 33 db C140 (dbm/hz) 13.2 to 16 ghz 40 db 36 db C137 (dbm/hz) 16 to 19.2 ghz 40 db 37 db C136 (dbm/hz) 19.2 to 26.5 ghz 47 db 46 db C127 (dbm/hz) preselector bypassed (option 123) preamp on (option 110) > 3.05 to 6.6 ghz 16 db 13 db C160 (dbm/hz) 6.6 to 13.2 ghz 25 db 22 db C151 (dbm/hz) 13.2 to 16 ghz 29 db 28 db C145 (dbm/hz) 16 to 19.2 ghz 33 db 32 db C141 (dbm/hz) 19.2 to 26.5 ghz 40 db 38 db C135 (dbm/hz) 1. input referred noise density (dbm/hz) = thermal noise at +55 c (dbm) + noise figure of the downconverter (db). the noise m easured at the if outputs of the downconverter will be higher due to the conversion gain, the measurable noise density is not diminished due to this gain.
9 conversion gain the nominal downconverter conversion gain versus frequency for the 7.5 mhz, 21.4 mhz, and 321.4 mhz if outputs is shown in the following graphs. all curves have 0 db input attenuation. 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 14.00 0 1000 2000 3000 frequency (mhz) conversion gain (db) 7.5 mhz 21.4 mhz 321.4 mhz preamp off 25.00 31.00 33.00 35.00 37.00 39.00 41.00 0 1000 2000 3000 frequency (mhz) conversion gain (db) 7.5 mhz 21.4 mhz 321.4 mhz preamp on (option 1ds) 29.00 27.00 (4a) (4b) figure 4. conversion gain curves (nominal)
10 22.00 28.00 30.00 32.00 34.00 36.00 0 1000 2000 3000 frequency (mhz) conversion gain (db) 7.5 mhz 21.4 mhz 321.4 mhz preamp on (option 110) 26.00 24.00 2.00 7.00 8.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 3000 8000 13000 23000 frequency (mhz) conversion gain (db) 7.5 mhz 21.4 mhz 321.4 mhz preamp off preselected 5.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 18000 20.00 26.00 30.00 32.00 3000 8000 13000 23000 frequency (mhz) conversion gain (db) 7.5 mhz 21.4 mhz 321.4 mhz preamp on (option 110) preselected 22.00 24.00 28.00 18000 (4c) (4d) (4e) figure 4, continued. conversion gain curves (nominal)
11 C8.00 2.00 8.00 12.00 3000 8000 13000 23000 frequency (mhz) conversion gain (db) 7.5 mhz 21.4 mhz 321.4 mhz preamp off unpreselected (option 123) C4.00 0.00 6.00 18000 C2.00 C6.00 4.00 10.00 17.00 27.00 31.00 35.00 3000 8000 13000 23000 frequency (mhz) conversion gain (db) 7.5 mhz 21.4 mhz 321.4 mhz preamp on (option 110) unpreselected (option 123) 21.00 25.00 29.00 18000 23.00 19.00 33.00 (4f) (4g) figure 4, continued. conversion gain curves (nominal)
12 rf input vswr at tuned frequency (nominal) condition vswr 10 db attenuation, 50 mhz < 1.07:1 8 db input attenuation 50 mhz to 3 ghz < 1.2:1 3 to 18 ghz < 1.6:1 18 to 26.5 ghz < 1.9:1 2 to 6 db input attenuation 50 mhz to 3 ghz < 1.6:1 3 to 26.5 ghz < 1.9:1 0 db input attenuation 50 mhz to 3 ghz < 1.9:1 3 to 26.5 ghz < 1.9:1 preamp on (option 1ds) < 10 db input attenuation 50 mhz to 3 ghz < 1.5:1 10 db input attenuation 50 mhz to 3 ghz < 1.2:1 preamp on (option 110) < 10 db input attenuation 200 mhz to 6.6 ghz < 1.5:1 6.6 to 26.5 ghz < 1.9:1 10 db input attenuation 200 mhz to 6.6 ghz < 1.4:1 6.6 to 13.2 ghz < 1.7:1 13.2 to 19.2 ghz < 1.5:1 19.2 to 26.5 ghz < 1.8:1 internal 50 mhz calibrator is on open input alignments running open input spurious responses general spurious responses (mixer level 1 = C40 dbm, n = lo mixing harmonic) f < 10 mhz from carrier (C73 + 20 log n) dbc f 10 mhz from carrier (C80 + 20 log n) dbc (C90 + 20 log n) dbc typical second harmonic distortion (shi) frequency mixer level 1 distortion shi preamp off 30 to 460 mhz C40 dbm C82 dbc +42 dbm 460 mhz to 1.18 ghz C40 dbm C92 dbc +52 dbm 1.18 to 1.5 ghz C40 dbm C82 dbc +42 dbm 1.5 to 2.0 ghz C10 dbm C90 dbc +80 dbm 2.0 to 13.25 ghz C10 dbm C100 dbc +90 dbm preselector bypassed (option 123) 10 mhz to 25 ghz C40 dbm C70 dbc (nominal) +30 dbm (nominal) preamp on (option 1ds) preamp level 2 10 mhz to 1.5 ghz C45 dbm C60 dbc (nominal) +15 dbm (nominal) preamp on (option 110) 10 mhz to 13.25 ghz C45 dbm C55 dbc (nominal) +10 dbm (nominal) 1. mixer level (dbm) = input power (dbm) C input attenuation (db). 2. preamp level (dbm) = input power (dbm) C input attenuation (db).
13 third-order intermodulation distortion (toi) (nominal) frequency distortion toi 1 preamp off, preselected two C30 dbm tones 10 mhz to 3 ghz C92 dbc +16 dbm 3 to 26.5 ghz C100 dbc +20 dbm preamp on (option 1ds) two C 45 dbm tones 10 mhz to 3 ghz C76 dbc C7 dbm preamp on (option 110) two C 45 dbm tones 10 mhz to 26.5 ghz C74 dbc C8 dbm preselector bypassed (option 123) two C30 dbm tones 3.05 to 26.5 ghz C100 dbc +20 dbm other input related spurious frequency mixer level 2 distortion images, multiples and out-of-band responses 10 mhz to 26.5 ghz C10 dbm C80 dbc residual responses (nominal) (input terminated and 0 db attenuation) i nput referred level (dbm) 3 frequency range 321.4 mhz if out 21.4 mhz if out 7.5 mhz if out 50 mhz to 26.5 ghz C75 C100 C100 50 mhz to 26.5 ghz preamp on C90 C100 C100 (option 1ds or 110) 3.045 to 26.5 ghz preselector bypassed C65 C95 C90 (option 123) 1. toi = third order intercept. toi = mixer tone level (dbm) - distortion (dbc) / 2, where distortion is the relative level of the distortion tones. 2. mixer level (dbm) = input power (dbm) C input attenuation (db). 3. input referred level (dbm) = residual level at if output (dbm) C conversion gain of downconverter (db). this is the signal level which would be required at the input of the downconverter to create a signal at the if output equal to the residual level.
14 nominal dynamic range C100 C80 C60 C80 C70 C60 C20 mixer level (dbm) noise density and distortion relative to mixer level (db) band 0 C130 C110 C90 C50 C120 C70 C40 C30 C10 second harmonic distortion third order distortion noise density (dbm/hz) C80 C70 C60 C20 mixer level (dbm) band 1 to 4 C50 C40 C30 C10 second harmonic distortion third order distortion noise density (dbm/hz) C100 C80 C60 noise density and distortion relative to mixer level (db) C130 C110 C90 C120 C70 figure 5. nominal dynamic range (5a) (5b)
15 preamplifier specifications option 1ds frequency range 100 khz to 3 ghz gain +28 db (nominal) noise figure 10 mhz to 1.5 ghz 6 db (nominal) 1.5 to 3.0 mhz 7 db (nominal) option 110 frequency range 10 mhz to 26.5 ghz gain +27 db (nominal) noise figure 10 to 30 mhz 12.5 db (nominal) 30 mhz to 3 ghz 7.8 db ( nominal) 3 to 26.5 ghz 10.3 db (nominal) hardware settling time (nominal) 1 affected hardware nominal settling time input attenuator 65 ms preamp (option 110 or 1ds) 85 ms microwave preselector (option 123) 25 ms ac/dc coupling 90 ms tuning frequency range 2 average maximum 3 hz to 3.05 ghz 175 ms 260 ms tuning crosses 3.05 ghz 200 ms 280 ms 3.05 to 26.5 ghz 240 ms 320 ms regulatory compliance emc complies with european emc directive 89/336/eec, amended by 93/68/eec ? iec/en 61326 ? cispr pub 11 group 1, class a ? as/nzs cispr 11:2002 ? ices/nmb-001 safety complies with european low voltage directive 73/23/eec, amended by 93/68/eec ? iec/en 61010-1 ? canada: csa c22.2 no. 61010-1 ? usa: ul 61010-1 1. hardware settling time is the time required for the ivi-com driver command to return. 2. this is the frequency range containing both the initial and final rf input tuning frequencies. example, if the previous rf input frequency is 1 ghz and the final frequency is 3 ghz, then the nominal settling time will be 175 ms.
16 general specifications ac power power requirements 100 to 120 v 50/60/400 hz 220 to 240 v 50/60 hz power consumption < 260 watts, no options, < 450 watts, all options standby < 20 watts (typical) environmental samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the agilent environmental test manual and verified to be robus t against the environmental stresses of storage, transportation and end-use; those stresses include, but are not limited to tempe rature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, and power line conditions. test methods are aligned with iec 60068-2 and levels are simil ar to mil-prf-28800f class 3. operating temperature range 0 to 55 c storage temperature range C40 to 70 c humidity type tested: 0 to 95% at 40 c altitude type tested: 0m to 4600 m above mean sea level (15,000 ft) acoustic emissions type tested: l npe < 55 db(a) at 25 c tested according to iso 7779 shock and vibration operating random type tested: 5 to 500 hz, 0.21 g rms , close in phase noise may be significantly degraded due to microphonics. survival random vibration type tested: 5 to 500 hz, 2.09 g rms survival swept sine vibration type tested: 5 to 500 hz, 0.5 g peak transportation shock type tested: 50 g peak trapezoidal; 337 in/sec ?v data storage 2 mb (nominal) weight net weight 19.0 kg (42 lbs) (nominal) shipping weight 25.9 kg (57 lbs) (nominal) dimensions 4u, 1/2 rack width lxi module height 17.7 cm (7.0 in) width 21.2 cm (8.375 in) length 65.0 cm (25.6 in) recommended calibration cycle the recommended calibration cycle is 12 months. calibration services are available through agilent service centers. security all user data is stored in volatile memory. for additional information on instrument security issues, visit: www.agilent.com/find/security iso compliance this modular instrument is manufactured in an iso-9001 registered facility in concurrence with agilent technologies, inc. commitment to quality. warranty this agilent technologies product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. during the warranty period, agilent technologies will, at its option, either repair or replace products that are defe ctive.
17 input/output descriptions front panel connectors rf input connector type 3.5 mm male precision connector impedance 50 ? (nominal) (see rf input vswr) first lo emission level 1 band 0: < C120 dbm bands 1: < C100 dbm reference 1-30 mhz connector type smb male impedance 50 ? (nominal) input amplitude range C5 to +10 dbm (nominal) input frequency 1 to 30 mhz (nominal), selectable to 1 hz resolution lock range 5 x 10 C6 of selected external reference input frequency reference 10 mhz out (switched) connector type smb male impedance 50 ? (nominal) output amplitude 0 dbm (nominal) frequency 10 mhz (10 mhz x frequency reference accuracy) trigger in connector type smb male impedance 4 k? (nominal) trigger level range lvttl trigger out connector type smb male external trigger input impedance 50 ? (nominal) level 5v ttl low level 100 mv (nominal) (high impedance load) high level 4.9 v (nominal) (high impedance load) 2.4 v (nominal) (50 ? load) 321.4 mhz if output connector type smb male impedance 50 ? (nominal) 21.4 mhz if output connector type smb male impedance 50 ? (nominal) 7.5 mhz if output connector type smb male impedance 50 ? (nominal) ext mixer pre-sel out connector smb male load impedance (dc coupled) 110 ? (nominal) range 0 to 10 v (nominal) sensitivity: external mixer 1.5 v/ghz of tuned lo frequency (nominal) ext mixer if in connector sma female impedance 50 ? (nominal) center frequency 321.4 mhz 3 db bandwidth 60 mhz (nominal) maximum safe input level +10 dbm absolute amplitude accuracy 20 to 30 c 0 to 55 c 1.2 db 2.5 db vswr < 1.5:1 (nominal) 1 db gain compression 0 dbm (nominal) 1. with 10 db attenuation.
18 front panel connectors (continued) ext mixer if in (continued) mixer bias current range 10 ma resolution 0.01 ma accuracy 0.02 ma (nominal) output impedance 477 ? (nominal) mixer bias voltage range 3.7 v (measured in an open circuit) ext mixer 1st lo out connector sma female impedance 50 ? (nominal) frequency range 3.05 to 6.89 ghz vswr < 2.0:1 (nominal) power output 20 to 30 c 0 to 55 c 3.05 to 6.0 ghz +14.5 to +18.5 dbm +14.5 to +19.0 dbm 6.0 to 6.89 ghz +13.5 to +18.5 dbm +13.5 to +19.0 dbm coherent carriers 3.6 ghz 2nd lo out connector type sma female impedance 50 ? (nominal) power output +3 dbm frequency 3.6 ghz coherent carriers 3 to 7 ghz 1st lo in connector type sma female impedance 50 ? (nominal) input power +15 dbm coherent carriers 3.6 ghz 2nd lo in connector type sma female impedance 50 o (nominal) input power +3 dbm coherent carriers 3 to 7 ghz 1st lo out connector type sma female impedance 50 o (nominal) power output +15 dbm frequency 3.05 to 6.89 ghz vga out connector vga compatible, 15-pin mini d-sub format vga (31.5 khz horizontal, 60 hz vertical sync rates, non-interlaced) analog rgb resolution 640 x 480 noise source +28 v (pulsed) (option 219) connector bnc female output voltage on 28.0 +/- 0.1 v (60 ma maximum) off < 1 v if log video (option v7l) 321.4 mhz in connector smb male impedance 50 ? (nominal) video out connector smb male impedance 50 ? (nominal) maximum input power +10 dbm rear panel connectors lxi trigger bus in connector type 25-pin subminiature female connector lxi trigger bus out connector type 25-pin subminiature female connector lan (10/100base-t) connector type rj45
19 ordering information and options model/option description N8201A performance downconverter 3 hz to 26.5 ghz N8201A-526 frequency range from 3 hz to 26.5 ghz N8201A-ayz external mixing capability N8201A-b7j 1 digital demodulation hardware (required for agilent 89601a vsa software.) N8201A-123 microwave pre-selector bypass N8201A-1ds built-in preamplifier; 100 khz to 3 ghz N8201A-110 built-in preamplifier; 10 mhz to 26.5 ghz N8201A-219 1 noise figure measurement personality N8201A-226 1 phase noise measurement personality N8201A-v7l 1 log video output on front panel N8201A-h02 adds internal digitizer and scpi capability glossary ac alternating current dc direct current k kilo, or 1000 lan local area network ms milliseconds s seconds shi second harmonic distortion smb sub-miniature bayonet toi third-order intermodulation distortion lxi lan extensions for instrumentation 1. requires option h02.
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