Atec Agilent-85047A - Manual

300 kHz to 6 GHz
New test sets for the Agilent 8753 network
analyzer family
Solid-state test port switches are standard for the
Agilent 85046A/B and 85047A S-Parameter Test
Sets. These new test sets improve the speed, accu-
racy and ease of RF component measurements
with the 8753.
With the 8753 Network Analyzer, these test sets
comprise a complete system for measuring the mag-
nitude, phase and group delay response of RF com-
ponents in the 300 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range.
There are three S-Parameter test sets in the 8753
family. The 85046A is a 50-ohm model that oper-
ates from 300 kHz to 3 GHz. The 85046B is a 75-ohm
version that covers the frequency range of 300 kHz
to 2 GHz. The 85047A is a 50-ohm test set that
extends the frequency range to 6 GHz.
Faster, more accurate S-parameter
measurements
Improve the speed and accuracy of your S-Parameter
measurements with a solid-state switching test set.
These new test sets provide faster, more accurate
measurements by continuously updating all four
S-Parameters when a full two-port error correction
is used. Measurement speed is improved by 160
milliseconds each time the trace is updated for
sweeps with 101 points or more.
Measure forward and reverse parameters
simultaneously
Solid-state switching allows the selection of any
two S-Parameters, both continuously updated, on
the display. For example, when adjusting the bias
of an amplifier, it is often required to simultane-
ously monitor the forward gain and output match.
Mechanical versions of the 85046A/B and 85047A
test sets will update either forward or reverse para-
meters continuously but not a combination of both.
Simplify tuning procedures
Solid-state switching is ideal for use in tuning
applications where all four S-Parameters are
changing. It is no longer necessary to press MEA-
SURE RESTART when using a full two-port error
correction. All four S-Parameters are being con-
tinuously measured.
Improved reliability for automatic
measurement systems
Solid-state switches have no mechanical parts, and
therefore will not wear out in a continuously meas-
uring automatic test system. Mechanical test set
switches (Option 009) typically have a lifetime in
excess of three million cycles. The solid-state switches
will typically extend the lifetime indefinitely.
Agilent 85046A/B and 85047A
Solid-State Switching
S-Parameter Test Sets
Data Sheet