Agilent Technologies HP8648A User manual

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HP 8920A & HP 8920B

RF Communications Test Set,

Application Handbook

HP Part No. 08920-90126

Printed in U. S. A.

April 1996

Rev C

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Notice Information contained in this document is subject to change without no-

tice.

prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copy-

right laws.

This material may be reproduced by or for the U.S. Government pursu-

ant to the Copyright License under the clause at DFARS 52.227-7013

(APR 1988).

Hewlett-Packard Company

Learning Products Department

24001 E. Mission

Liberty Lake, WA 99019-9599

U.S.A.

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Manufacturer’s

Declaration

This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of

the German Sound Emission Directive, from 18 January 1991.

This product has a sound pressure emission (at the operator

position) < 70 dB(A).

• Sound Pressure Lp < 70 dB(A).

• At Operator Position.

• Normal Operation.

• According to ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 (Type Test).

Herstellerbeschei

nigung

Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der

Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.

• Schalldruckpegel Lp < 70 dB(A).

• Am Arbeitsplatz.

• Normaler Betrieb.

• Nach ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 (Typprüfung).

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Safety

Considerations

GENERAL

This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiar-

ization with safety markings and instructions before operation.

This product is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with a protective

earth terminal).

SAFETY EARTH GROUND

A unterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the main

power source to the product input wiring terminals, power cord, or sup-

plied power cord set.

CHASSIS GROUND TERMINAL

To prevent a potential shock hazard, always connect the rear-panel chas-

sis ground terminal to earth ground when operating this instrument from

a dc power source.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Indicates instrument damage can occur if indicated operating limits are

exceeded.

Indicates hazardous voltages.

Indicates earth (ground) terminal

WARNING A WARNING note denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a

procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed

or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed

beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully

understood and met.

!

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CAUTION A CAUTION note denotes a hazard. It calls attentionto an operation

procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or

adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of

the product. Do not proceed beyond an CAUTION note until the

indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

Safety Considerations for this Instrument

WARNING Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor (inside

or outside the instrument) or disconnection of the protective

earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could

result in personal injury. (Grounding one connector of a two

conductor outlet is not sufficient protection.)

Whenever it likely that the protection has been impaired, the

instrument must be made inoperative and be secured against any

unintended operation.

If this instrument is to be energized via an auto transformer (for

voltage reduction), make sure the common terminal is connected

to the earth terminal of the power source.

Servicing instructions are for use by service trained personnel

only. To avoid dangerous electric shock, do not perform any

servicing unless qualified to do so.

Adjustments described in the manual are performed with power

supplied to the instrument while protective covers are removed.

Energy available at many points may, if contacted, result in

personal injury.

Capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged even if the

instrument has been disconnected from its source of supply.

For Continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line

fuse(s) only with 250 V fuse(s) or the same current rating and

type (for example, normal blow or time delay). Do not use

repaired fuses or short circuited fuseholders.

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CERTIFICATION Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published

specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard

further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the

United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the ex-

tent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration

facilities of other International Standards Organization members

WARRANTY This Hewlett-Packard instrument product in warranted against defects

in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of ship-

ment. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company will at its

option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.

For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service

facility designated by HP. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to HP

and HP shall pay shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products re-

turned to HP from another country.

HP warrants that its software and Firmware designated by HP for use

with an instrument will execute its programming instructions when

properly installed on that instrument. HP does not warrant that the oper-

ation of the instrument, or software, or firmware will be uninterrupted

or error free.

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LIMITATION OF

WARRANTY

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from im-

proper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or

interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of

the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site prep-

aration or maintenance.

NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. HP SPE-

CIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-

CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTIDCULAR

PURPOSE.

EXCLUSIVE

REMEDIES

THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER’S SOLE AND

EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. HP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY

DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUEN-

TIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASE ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR

ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

ASSISTANCE Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agree-

ments are available for Hewlett-Packard products. For any assistance,

contact your nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard Company

Manufacturer’s Address: Spokane Division

24001 E. Mission Ave.

Liberty Lake, WA 99019-9599

Declares that the product(s):

Product Name: RF Communications Test Set

Model Number(s): HP 8920A, 8920B

Product Options: All

Conforms to the following product specifications.

Safety: HD 401/IEC 348

EMC: EN 55011 (1991) /CISPR 11 (1990): ‘Group 1,

Class A

EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)/IEC 801-2 (1991): 4 kV CD, 8

kv AD

/IEC 801-3 (1991): 3 V/m

/IEC 801-4 (1991): 1k V Power

Lines

0.5 kV Sig-

nal Lines

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Volt-

age Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

Spokane, Washington

Date Vince Roland, SKD Quality Man-

ager

European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or

Hewlett-Packard GmbH. Dept. ZQ/Standards Europe, Herrenberger StarBe

130, D-7030 Boblingen (Fax: +49-7031-14-3143).

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In this Book This book is a guide for performing common radio tests using the Test

Set. This guide contains the following chapters and appendices.

Chapter 1, Getting Started With The Test Set

This chapter contains a description of the manual contents, a general

description of the Test Set, and a general description of the front and rear

panel controls, indicators, and connectors.

Chapter 2, Measurement Considerations

This chapter contains a description of guidelines that must be adhere to

when performing the measurements with the Test Set.

Chapter 3, Testing FM Radios

This chapter contains the information required to use the Test Set to

perform FM Transmitter and Receiver measurements.

Chapter 4, Testing AM Radios

This chapter contains the information required to use the Test Set to

perform AM Transmitter and Receiver measurements.

Chapter 5, Testing SSB Radios

This chapter contains the information required to use the Test Set to

perform SSB Transmitter and Receiver measurements.

Chapter 6, Spectrum Analyzer Measurements

This chapter contains the information about system measurements using the

Spectrum Analyzer and Tracking Generator.

Chapter 7, Spectrum Analyzer Measurements

This chapter contains the information about system measurements using the

Spectrum Analyzer and Tracking Generator.

Chapter 7, Oscilloscope Measurements

This chapter contains the information about system measurements using the

Oscilloscope.

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Chapter 8, Configuring For Measurements

This chapter contains the information required to install the Test Set in

preparation of performing measurements. Information provided includes

instructions for power and printer connection, and initial power-up and

configuration.

Chapter 9, References

This chapter lists any manuals, application notes, specifications, and

standards referenced in this guide.

Chapter 10, HP 8920A Specifications

This chapter provides abbreviated specifications for the HP 8920A.

Chapter 11, HP 8920B Specifications

This chapter provides abbreviated specifications for the HP 8920B.

Glossary

This information lists the acronyms, abbreviations, and common terms used

in this guide.

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Contents

1 Getting Started With The Test Set

Conventions Used In This Manual 24

Product Description 25

The Test Set’s Features 28

Contents

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2 Measurements Considerations

Measurement Guideline 1 44

Measurement Guideline 2 45

Measurement Guideline 3 46

Measurement Guideline 4 48

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Contents

3 Testing FM Radios

Introduction 50

List of Tests 51

FM Transmitters 52

FM Receivers 79

Contents

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4 Testing AM Radios

Introduction 116

List of Tests 117

AM Transmitters 118

AM Receivers 136

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Contents

5 Testing SSB Radios

Introduction 160

List of Tests 161

SSB Transmitters 162

SSB Receivers 173

Contents

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6 Spectrum Analyzer Measurements

Introduction 188

List of Measurements 189

Using the Spectrum Analyzer 190

Using the Tracking Generator 205

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Contents

7 Oscilloscope Measurements

Introduction 234

Using the Oscilloscope 235

Contents

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8 Configuring for Measurements

Preparing the Test Set for DC Operation 244

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Contents

9 References

Manuals 250

Application Note 251

Specifications and Standards 252

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