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Notice
Hewlett-Packard to Agilent Technologies Transition
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Packard company brand name. The brand name has now been changed to Agilent
Technologies. The two products are functionally identical, only our name has changed. The
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Printed in USA March 2000
Calibration Guide
HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer
HEWLETT
Pia PACKARD
HP Part No. 08590-90199
Printed in USA June 1992
@Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1992
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission
is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.
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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including
but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
...
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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 extent allowed by the Institute's calibration facility, and to the calibration
facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
Regulatory Information
The specifications and characteristics chapter contains regulatory information.
Warranty
This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. 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
Hewlett-Packard. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Hewlett-Packard and Hewlett-Packard
shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all
shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Hewlett-Packard from another
country.
Hewlett-Packard warrants that its software and firmware designated by Hewlett-Packard for
use with an instrument will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on
that instrument. Hewlett-Packard does not warrant that the operation of the instrument, or
software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error-free.
L IMITATION OF W ARRANTY
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper 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 preparation or maintenance.
NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Assistance
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Hewlett-Rxkard products.
Fbr any assistance, contact your nearest Hewlett-FWkard Sales and Seruice Ome.
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Safety Symbols
The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each
of the symbols and its meaning before operating this instrument.
Caution The caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction
of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond acaution sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
Warning The warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury
or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
General Safety Considerations
Warning Before this instrument is switched on, make sure it has been properly
grounded through the protective conductor of the ac power cable to a
socket outlet provided with protective earth contact.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside or
outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal
can result in personal injury.
Warning There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted, cause
personal injury. Be extremely careful.
Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of the
instrument with protective covers removed should be performed only by
trained service personnel.
Caution Before this instrument is switched on, make sure its primary power circuitry
has been adapted to the voltage of the ac power source.
Failure to set the ac power input to the correct voltage could cause damage to
the instrument when the ac power cable is plugged in.
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HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer Documentation Description
The following guides are shipped with your spectrum analyzer:
HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer User's hide
w Tells you how to make measurements with your spectrum analyzer.
w Describes the spectrum analyzer features.
w Tells you what to do in case of a failure.
HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer Quick Reference Guide
n Describes how to make a simple measurement with your spectrum analyzer.
n Briefly describes the spectrum analyzer functions.
w Lists all the programming commands.
The Calibration Guide for your spectrum analyzer
n Tells you how to test your spectrum analyzer to determine if the spectrum analyzer meets
its specifications.
w Lists specifications and characteristics for the spectrum analyzer.
Documentation Options
Option 910:
HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer User's Guide
HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer Quick Reference Guide
Calibration Guide (Model Specific)
Provides an additional copy of the HP 8590 Series User's, Programmer's, and Quick
Reference Guides, and the Calibration Guide.
Option 915:
Service Guide (Model Specific)
HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer Component-Level Information
The service guide describes assembly-level repair of the spectrum analyzer. Component-level
information provides information for component-level repair of the spectrum analyzer.
Option 021 and Option 023:
HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer Programmer's Guide
The programmer's guide describes spectrum analyzer operation via a remote controller
(computer) for spectrum analyzers equipped with Options 021 or 023. This guide is provided
when ordering spectrum analyzers equipped with either Option 021 or Option 023.
How to Order Guides
Each of the guides listed above can be ordered individually. To order, contact your local
HP Sales and Service Office.
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How to Use This Guide
Where to Start
If you have just received your spectrum analyzer and want to get ready for use for the first
time, do the following:
n Read Chapters 1 and 2 of the HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer User's Guide.
n Perform the initial self-calibration routines described in Chapter 2 of the HP 8590 Series
Spectrum Analyzer User's Guide (these are automatic self-checks and require no test
equipment).
n If you need to verify the unit is operating within its specifications, perform the performance
verification tests in Chapter 1 of this guide.
After completing the performance verification, use the HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer
User's Guide to learn how to use the spectrum analyzer and to find more detailed information
about the spectrum analyzer, its applications, and key descriptions.
This guide uses the following conventions:
r)
(Front-Panel Ke A boxed, uppercase name in this typeface represents a key physically located
on the instrument.
Softkey A boxed word written in this typeface indicates a "softkey," a key whose label
is determined by the instrument's firmware.
Screen Text Text printed in this typeface indicates text displayed on the spectrum analyzer
screen.
Caution The CAUTION symbol denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION symbol until
the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
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Contents
1. Calibrating
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-l
Operation Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-l
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-3
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-3
Test equipment you will need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-3
Recording the test results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-3
If the spectrum analyzer doesn't meet specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-3
Periodically verifying operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-4
1. Frequency Readout Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-9
2. Frequency Readout and Marker Count Accuracy for Option 013 . . . . . l-11
3. Noise Sidebands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
4. System Related Sidebands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
5. Frequency Span Readout Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
6. Sweep Time Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-22
7. Scale Fidelity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-24
8. Reference Level Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-30
9. Absolute Amplitude Calibration and Resolution Bandwidth Switching
Uncertainties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-34
10. Calibrator Amplitude and Frequency Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . l-37
11. Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-42
12. Other Input Related Spurious Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-50
13. Spurious Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-54
14. Gain Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-60
15. Displayed Average Noise Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-63
16. Residual Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-69
17. Absolute Amplitude, Vernier, and Power Sweep Accuracy . . . . . . . l-72
18. Tracking Generator Level Flatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-75
19. Harmonic Spurious Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-79
20. Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-82
21. Tracking Generator Feedthrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-87
22. 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-91
Performance Verification Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-93
2. Specifications and Characteristics
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Frequency Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Amplitude Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Option Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Frequency Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Amplitude Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Option Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Notice for Germany: Noise Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
HP 959OD Spectrum Analyzer Contents-l
3. If You Have a Problem
Calling HP Sales and Service Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-l
Before calling Hewlett-Packard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-l
Check the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Returning the Spectrum Analyzer for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Package the spectrum analyzer for shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Contents-2 HP 85900 Spectrum Analyzer
Figures
l-l. Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-9
l-2. Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Setup for Option 013 . . . . . . . . . . . l-11
l-3. Noise Sidebands Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
l-4. System Related Sidebands Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
1-5. Frequency Span Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
l-6. Sweep Time Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-22
l-7. Scale Fidelity Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-24
l-8. Reference Level Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-30
l-9. Uncertainty Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-34
l-10. LPF Characterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-38
l-11. Calibrator Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-40
1-12. Calibrator Frequency Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
1-13. System Characterization Test Setup (Option 001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-43
1-14. Frequency Response Test Setup, 250 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-44
1-15. Frequency Response Test Setup, 250 MHz, for Option 001 . . . . . . . . . . l-44
1-16. Frequency Response Test Setup (~50 MHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-46
1-17. Other Input Related Spurious Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
1-18. Second Harmonic Distortion Test Setup, 30 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-55
1-19. Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-57
l-20. Gain Compression Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-61
1-21. Displayed Average Noise Level Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-63
l-22. Residual Response Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-69
l-23. Absolute Amplitude, Vernier, and Power Sweep Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . l-72
l-24. Tracking Generator Level Flatness Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-75
l-25. Harmonic Spurious Outputs Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-79
l-26. Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-83
l-27. Tracking Generator Feedthrough Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-87
l-28. 10 MHz Reference Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-91
3-l. Spectrum Analyzer Packaging Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
HP 9590D Spectrum Analyzer Contents9
Ylhbles
l-l. Performance Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-2
l-2. Recommended Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-4
l-3. Recommended Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-6
l-4. Recommended Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-8
l-5. Frequency Readout Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-10
l-6. Frequency Readout Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
l-7. Frequency Span Readout Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
1-8. Sweep Time Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-23
l-9. Cumulative and Incremental Error, Log Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-26
l-10. Scale Fidelity, Linear Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-27
l-11. Reference Level Accuracy, Log Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-32
1-12. Reference Level Accuracy, Linear Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-33
1-13. Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-36
1-14. Frequency Response Errors Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-48
1-15. Frequency Response (~50 MHz) Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-49
1-16. Image Responses Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-53
1-17. Displayed Average Noise Level, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-68
1-18. Residual Responses Above DispIay Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-71
1-19. Vernier Accuracy Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-74
l-20 Level Flatness Relative to 300 MHz Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-78
1-21. Harmonic Spurious Responses Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-81
l-22. Fundamental Response Amplitudes Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-85
l-23. Non-Harmonic Responses Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-86
l-24. TG Feedthrough Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-90
l-25. Performance Verification Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-93
3-l. Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Contents-4 HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer
1
Calibrating
This chapter contains performance test procedures which test the electrical performance of the
spectrum analyzer.
Allow the spectrum analyzer to warm up in accordance with the Temperature Stability
specification in Chapter 2 before performing the tests in this chapter.
None of the test procedures involve removing the cover of the spectrum analyzer.
Calibration
Calibration verifies that the spectrum analyzer performance is within all specifications listed in
Chapter 2. It is time consuming and requires extensive test equipment. Calibration consists of
all the performance tests. See `Ihble l-l for a complete listing of the performance tests.
Operation Verification
Operation verification consists of a subset of the performance tests. See Table l-l. Operation
verification tests only the most critical specifications of the spectrum analyzer. These tests are
recommended for incoming inspection, troubleshooting, or after repair. Operation verification
requires less time and equipment than the calibration.
HP 859013 Spectrum Analyzer Calibrating l-l
The following table lists the performance tests included in this chapter. Select the spectrum
analyzer option being calibrated and perform the tests marked in the option column. Note that
some of the tests are used for both calibration and operation verification (marked with 0).
`Ihble l-l. Performance Verification Tests
Calibration for
Performance Test Name Instrument Option:
Stdl 001 010 011 013
1. Frequency Readout Accuracy 000n
2. Frequency Readout and Marker Count Accuracy 0
for Option 013
3. Noise Sidebands 000nEl
4. System Related Sidebands
5. Frequency Span Readout Accuracy . . . . .
6. Sweep Time Accuracy
7. Scale Fidelity ;;;;;
8. Reference Level Accuracy 00000
9. Absolute Amplitude Calibration and Resolution Bandwidth 000n0
Switching Uncertainties
10. Calibrator Amplitude and Frequency Accuracy 00n00
Il. Frequency Response 00000
~2. Other Input Related Spurious Responses
.3. Spurious Response2 b&i;
.4. Gain Compression
.5. Displayed Average Noise Level ;A;;;
6. Residual Responses . . . . .
7. Absolute Amplitude, Vernier, and Power Sweep Accuracy . .
8. Tracking Generator Level Flatness . .
9. Harmonic Spurious Outputs . .
10. Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs . .
Il. Tracking Generator Feedthrough . .
:2. 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy 0
1 Use this column for all other options not listed in this table.
2 "Part 2: Third Order Intermodulation Distortion, 50 MHz" is not required for operation
verification.
1-2 Calibrating HP 859lJD Spectrum Analyzer
Safety
Familiarize yourself with the safety symbols marked on the pulse generator, and read the
general safety instructions and the symbol definitions given in the front of this manual before
you begin verifying performance of the pulse generator.
Before You Start
There are four things you should do before starting a performance verification test:
n Switch the spectrum analyzer on and let it warm up in accordance with the Temperature
Stability specification in Chapter 2.
n Read "Making a Measurement" in Chapter 2 of the HP 8590 Series Spectrum Analyzer User's
Guide.
n After the spectrum analyzer has warmed up as specified, perform the Self-Calibration
Procedure documented in "Improving Accuracy With Self-Calibration Routines" in
Chapter 2 of the HP 8590 Series Spectrum Anulyzer User's Guide. The performance of the
spectrum analyzer is only specified after the spectrum analyzer calibration routines have
been run and if the spectrum analyzer is autocoupled.
n Read the rest of this section before you start any of the tests, and make a copy of the
Performance Test Record described in "Recording the Test Results."
Test equipment you will need
Tables l-2 through l-4 lists the recommended test equipment for the performance tests. The
tables also lists recommended equipment for the spectrum analyzer adjustment procedures
which are located in the HP 85900 Spectrum Anulyzer Service Guide. Any equipment that
meets the critical specifications given in the table can be substituted for the recommended
model.
Recording the test results
A performance test record is provided at the end of this chapter.
Each test result is identified as a TR Entry in the performance tests and on the performance
test record. We recommend that you make a copy of the performance test record, record the
test results on the copy, and keep the copy for your calibration test record. This record could
prove valuable in tracking gradual changes in test results over long periods of time.
If the spectrum analyzer doesn't meet specifications
If the spectrum analyzer fails a test, rerun the frequency calibration and amplitude calibration
routines by pressing CAL FREQ B AMPTD . Press CAL STORE , then repeat the verification test.
If the spectrum analyzer still fails one or more specifications, complete any remaining tests and
record all test results on a copy of the test record. Then refer to Chapter 3, "If You Have a
Problem," for instructions on how to solve the problem.
HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer Calibrating 1-3
Periodically verifying operation
The spectrum analyzer requires periodic verification of operation. Under most conditions
of use, you should test the spectrum analyzer at least once a year with either operation
verification or the complete set of performance verification tests.
`able 1-2. Recommended Test Equipment
Equipment Critical Specifications for Recommended Use1
Equipment Substitution Model
Digital Voltmeter Input Resistance: 2 10 megohms HP 3456A PAT
Accuracy: f10 mV on 100 V range
DVM Test Leads For use with HP 3456A HP 34118 A,T
Frequency Standard Frequency: 10 MHz HP 5061B P,A
Timebase Accy (Aging): < 1 x l0-g/day
Measuring Receiver Compatible with Power Sensors HP 8902A R&T
dB Relative Mode
Resolution: 0.01 dB
Reference Accuracy: f 1.2 %
Microwave Frequency Frequency Range: 9 MHz to 7 GHz HP 5343A PAT
Counter Timebase Accy (Aging): <5 x lo-lo/day
Oscilloscope Bandwidth: dc to 100 MHz HP 54501A T
Vertical Scale Factor of 5 V/Div
Power Meter Power Range: Calibrated in dBm and HP 436A EAT
dB relative to reference power -70 dBm
to + 44 dBm, sensor dependent
Power Sensor Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 1800 MHz HP 8482A PAT
Maximum SWR: 1.60 (100 kHz to 300 kHz)
1.20 (300 kHz to 1 MHz)
1.1 (1 MHz to 2.0 GHz)
1.30 (2.0 to 2.9 GHz)
Power Sensor2 Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 2 GHz HP 8483A PAT
Maximum SWR: 1.18 (600 kHz to 2.0 GHz) 75 9
Power Sensor, Frequency Range: 300 MHz HP 8484A PAT
Low-Power Amplitude Range: -20 dBm to -70 dBm
Maximum SWR: 1.1 (300 MHz)
1 P = Performance Test, A = Adjustment, T = Troubleshooting
2 Option 001 and Option 011 Only
1-4 Calibrating HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer
`able l-2. Recommended Test Equipment (continued)
Equipment Critical Specifications for Recommended Use'
Equipment Substitution Model
Signal Generator Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 1000 MHz HP 8640B,
Amplitude Range: -35 to + 16 dBm Option 002
SSB Noise: <-120 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz offset
3pectrum Analyzer, Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 7 GHz HP 8566AfB
Microwave Relative Amplitude Accuracy:
100 kHz to 1.8 GHz: (4 required) 1250-1476 P,A,T
Adapter Type N (m) to BNC (m) (2 required) 1250-1473 RAT
Adapter Type N (f) to N (f) 1250-1472 P,A,T
Adapter Type N 04 to N (m) 1250-1475 PAT
Adapter Type N (f) to N (f), 75 Q 1250-1529 EAT
Adapter2 Type N (f), 75 Q, to Type N (m), 50 9 1250-0597 C&T
Adapter SMB (f) to SMB (f) 1250-0692 AT
Adapter SMB (m) to SMB (m) 1250-0813 A,T
Adapter, 2 50 to 75 Q, matching HP 11852B P,A,T
Minimum Loss Frequency Range: dc to 2 GHz
Insertion Loss: 5.7 dB
1 P = Performance Test, A = Adjustment, T = Troubleshooting
2 Option 001 and Option 011 Only
1-6 Calibrating HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer
`Ihble 1-3. Recommended Accessories (continued)
Equipment Critical Specifications for Recommended Use1
Accessory Substitution Model
Attenuator, 10 dB We N Cm to f) HP 8491A P,A,T
Frequency: 300 MHz Option 010
Attenuator, Attenuation Range: 0 to 12 dB HP 355C P,A
1 dB Step Frequency Range: 50 MHz
Connectors: BNC female
Attenuator, Attenuation Range: 0 to 30 dB HP 355D P,A
10 dB Step Frequency Range: 50 MHz
Connectors: BNC female
Digital Current Sensitivity: 1 mA to 500 mA HP 547A T
Tracer Frequency Response: Pulse trains to 10 MHz
Minimum Pulse Width: 50 ns
Pulse Rise Time: <200 ns
Directional Bridge Frequency Range: 0.1 to 110 MHz HP 8721A P,T
Directivity: >40 dB
Maximum VSWR: l.l:l
Transmission Arm Loss: 6 dB (nominal)
Coupling Arm Loss: 6 dB (nominal)
Logic Pulser TTL voltage and current drive levels HP 546A T
Logic Clip TTL voltage and current drive levels HP 548A T
Low Pass Filter, Cutoff Frequency: 50 MHz 0955-0306 P,T
50 MHz Rejection at 80 MHz: >50 dB
Low Pass Filter, Cutoff Frequency: 300 MHz 0955-0455 P,A,T
300 MHz Bandpass Insertion Loss: <0.9 dB
at 300 MHz
jtopband Insertion Loss: >40 dB
at 435 MHz
Power Splitter Frequency Range: 50 kHz to 1.8 GHz HP 11667A P,A
[nsertion Loss: 6 dB (nominal)
3utput Tracking: co.25 dB
Equivalent Output SWR: < 1.22: 1
fermination, 50 Q Impedance: 50 G (nominal) HP 908A P,T
(2 required for Option 010)
fermination. 75 Q2 rmpedance: 75 0 (nominal) HP 909E P,T
(2 required for option 011) Option 201
1 P = Performance Test, A = Adjustment, T = Troubleshooting
1 Option 001 and Option 011 Only
HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer Calibrating 1-7
Table l-4. Recommended Cables
Equipment Critical Specifications for Recommended Use'
Cable Substitution Model
Cable Type N, 183 cm (72 in) HP 11500A
Cable Frequency Range: dc to 1 GHz HP 10503A PAT
Length: 291 cm (36 in)
Connectors: BNC (m) both ends
(4 required)
Cable Frequency Range: dc to 310 MHz HP 10502A P,A,T
Length: 20 cm (9 in)
Connectors: BNC (m) both ends
Cable2 BNC, 75 R, 30 cm (12 in) 5062-6452
Cable2 BNC, 75 Q, 120 cm (48 in) 15525-80010 P,A,T
Cable, Test Length: 291 cm (36 in) 85680-60093 A,T
Connectors: SMB (f) to BNC (m)
(2 reauired 1
1 P = Performance Test, A = Adjustment, T = Troubleshooting
2 Option 001 and Option 011 Only
l-8 Calibrating HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer
1. Frequency Readout Accuracy
1. Frequency Readout Accuracy
The frequency readout accuracy of the spectrum analyzer is tested with an input signal of
known frequency.
, There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.
If the spectrum analyzer is equipped with Option 013, Counterlock, perform the performance
test "Frequency Readout and Marker Count Accuracy for Option 013" instead.
Equipment Required
Synthesized sweeper
Adapter, Type N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)
Cable, Type N, 183 cm (72 in)
Additional Equipment for Option 001
Adapter, minimum loss
Adapter, Type N (f) to BNC (m), 75 D
Caution Use only 75 0 cables, connectors, or adapters on the 75 D input of an Option
001 or damage to the input connector will occur.
SPECTRUM ANALYZER SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER
NPUT 50R RF OUTPUT
1 ADAPTER
TYPE N CABLE ASSEMBLY /
--------- XY12
I I OPTION 001 ONLY'
- - - - - - - - - I
Figure l-l. Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Setup
HP 95900 Spectrum Analyzer Calibrating l-9
1. Frequency Readout Accuracy
Procedure
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure l-l.
2. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment:
n Press INSTRUMENT PRESET on the synthesized sweeper, then set the controls as follows:
CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 MHz
POWER LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -10 dBm
n Press (j-1 on the spectrum analyzer, then wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the
spectrum analyzer by pressing the following keys:
F R E Q U E N C Y ] 10 m
h12m
3. Set the spectrum analyzer to measure the frequency readout accuracy by pressing the
following spectrum analyzer keys:
[PEAK S E A R C H )
(MKR' MK TRACK ON OFF (ON)
IsPAN)
4. Record the MKR frequency reading in the performance test record. The reading should be
within the limits shown in Table 1-5.
5. Press (SPAN) 12 IrVIHz) on the spectrum analyzer.
6. Change to the next synthesized sweeper CW and spectrum analyzer center frequencies listed
in Table 1-5.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each frequency setting listed in `lhble 1-5.
`able 1-5. Frequency Readout Accuracy
iynthesized Sweeper Spectrum Analyzer MKR Reading
cw Center (MHz)
Frequency Frequency
Min TR Entry Max
(MHz) (MHz)
(Actual)
10 10 4.9980 l-l 15.0020
50 50 44.9980 l-2 55.0020
100 100 94.9980 l-3 105.0020
500 500 494.9980 l-4 505.0020
1000 1000 994.9980 l-5 1005.0020
1800 1800 1794.9980 1-6 1805.0020
l-l 0 Calibrating HP 8580D Spectrum Analyzer
2. Frequency Readout and Marker Count Accuracy for Option 013
2. Frequency Readout and Marker Count Accuracy for
Option 013
This procedure is only for spectrum analyzers equipped with Option 013.
The frequency readout accuracy of the spectrum analyzer is tested with an input signal of
known frequency. By using the same frequency standard for the spectrum analyzer and the
synthesized sweeper, the frequency reference error is eliminated.
The related adjustment for this performance test is the "Sampler Match Adjustment."
If the spectrum analyzer is not equipped with Option 013, Counterlock, perform the
performance test "Frequency Readout Accuracy" instead.
Equipment Required
Synthesized sweeper
Adapter, Type N (f) to APC 3.5 (m)
Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f)
Cable, Type N, 183 cm (72 in)
Cable, BNC, 122 cm (48 in)
Additional Equipment for Option 001
Adapter, minimum loss
Adapter, Type N (f) to BNC (m), 75 fl
Caution Use only 75 D cables, connectors, or adapters on the 75 62 input of an Option
001 or damage to the input connector will occur.
O"TP"l
L - - - -
- - - - - - - - - XC62
I* -OPTION -001 - - I
- - - - - ONLY
Figure 1-2. Frequency Readout Accuracy Test Setup for Option 013
HP 8580D Spectrum Analyzer Calibrating l-l 1
2. Frequency Readout and Marker Count Accuracy for Option 013
Procedure
This performance test consists of two parts:
Part 1: Frequency Readout Accuracy
Part 2: Marker Count Accuracy
Perform "Part 1: Frequency Readout Accuracy" before "Part 2: Marker Count Accuracy."
Part 1: Frequency Readout Accuracy
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure l-2. Remember to connect the 10 MHz REF OUT
of the synthesized sweeper to the EXT REF IN of the spectrum analyzer.
2. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment:
n Press INSTRUMENT PRESET on the synthesized sweeper, then set the controls as follows:
CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 GHz
POWER LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -10 dBm
n Press c-1 on the spectrum analyzer, then wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the
spectrum analyzer by pressing the following keys:
FREQUENCY_) 1..5 IGHz)
h2om .
n Press (PEAK SEARCH) on the spectrum analyzer to measure the frequency readout accuracy.
n Record the MKR frequency reading in the performance test record. The reading should be
within the limits shown in Table l-6.
n Change to the next spectrum analyzer span setting listed in Table l-5.
n Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each spectrum analyzer span setting listed in Table l-5.
`Ihble l-6. Frequency Readout Accuracy
Spectrum Analyzer MKR Reading
"p&X,
cz...-.- I
I
I (MHz) I
Min.
(MHz)
k'R Entr!
(Actual)
Max.
(MHz)
20 1.49918 2-l 1.50082
10 1.49958 2-2 1.50042
1 1.499968 2-3 1.500032
l-l2 Calibrating HP 859OD Spectrum Analyzer
2. Frequency Readout and Marker Count Accuracy for Option 013
Part 2: Marker Count Accuracy
Perform "Part 1: Frequency Readout Accuracy" before performing this procedure.
1. Press (PRESET) on the spectrum analyzer, then wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the
spectrum analyzer to measure the marker count accuracy by pressing the following keys:
~pzT-)&~
SPAN MHz
(EiJ RES 3W AUTO MAN 300 m
(jNlKRj MK COUNT ON OFF (ON)
More 1 of 2
CNT RES AUTO MAN lOO@
2. Press [PEAK SEARCH), then wait for a count be taken (it may take several seconds).
3. Record the CNTR frequency reading as TR Entry 2-5 of the performance test record. The
reading should be within the limits of 1.4999989 GHz and 1.5000011 GHz.
4. Change the spectrum analyzer settings by pressing the following keys:
Wl(MHz)
(jMKRFCTN_) MK COUNT ON OFF (ON)
More 1 of 2
CPJT RES AUTO MAN 1OIHz)
5. Press (PEAK SEARCH), then wait for a count be taken (it may take several seconds).
6. Record the CNTR frequency reading as TR Entry 2-6 of the performance test record. The
reading should be within the limits of 1.49999989 GHz and 1.50000011 GHz.
HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer Calibrating 1-13
3. Noise Sidebands
A 500 MHz CW signal is applied to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The marker functions
are used to measure the amplitude of the carrier and the noise level 30 kHz above and below
the carrier. The difference between these two measurements is compared to specification.
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.
Equipment Required
Signal generator
Cable, Type N, 183 cm (72 in)
Additional Equipment for Option 001
Adapter, minimum loss
Adapter, Type N (f) to BNC (m), 75 D
Caution Use only 75 f? cables, connectors, or adapters on the 75 D input of an Option
001 or damage to the input connector will occur.
SPECTRUM ANALYZER
SIGNAL GENERATOR
F OUTPUT
- - m - - - e - -
1 I O P T I O N 001 O N L Y
l XY13
,--------I
Figure l-3. Noise Sidebands Test Setup
1-14 Calibrating HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer
3. Noise Sidebands
Procedure
1. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment:
n Set the signal generator controls as follows:
FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-5OOMHz
OUTPUT LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 dBm
AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..OFF
FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INT
RF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..ON
n Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-3.
n Press (`j-1 on the spectrum analyzer, then wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the
spectrum analyzer by pressing the following keys:
FREQUENCY] 500 (MHz)
b10m
2. Calculate the Noise Sideband Suppression by performing the following steps:
n Press the following spectrum analyzer keys:
[PEAK SEARCH)
C-1 MK TRACK OM OFF (ON)
m 200 IkHz)
Isw)l(kHz)
VID BW AUTO MAN 300
(MKRFCTN) MK TRACK ON OFF (OFF)
(SEEiF)
[PEAK S E A R C H ]
Record the MKR amplitude reading in the Noise Sideband Worksheet as the Carrier
Amplitude.
HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer Calibrating 1-15
3. Noise Sidebands
n Press the following spectrum analyzer keys:
MARKER A 30 m
[MKR) MARKERNORMAL
Record the MKR amplitude reading in the Noise Sideband Worksheet as the Noise
Sideband Level at +30 kHz.
# Press the following spectrum analyzer keys:
(PEAK SEARCH)
MARKER A -30 (kHz)
(MKR) MARKER NORMAL
Record the MKR amplitude reading in the Noise Sideband Worksheet as the Noise
Sideband Level at -30 kHz.
Noise Sideband Worksheet
Description Measurement
Carrier Amplitude dBm OT dBmv
Noise Sideband Level at + 30 kHz dBm OT dBmv
Noise Sideband Level at -30 kHz dBm or dBmv
Maximum Sideband Level dBm OT dBmv
n Record the more positive value, either Noise Sideband Level at +30 kHz or Noise Sideband
Level at -30 kHz from above in the Noise Sideband Worksheet as the Maximum Noise
Sideband Level.
n Subtract the Carrier Amplitude from the Maximum Noise Sideband Level using the
equation below.
Noise Sideband Suppression = Maximum Noise Sideband Level - Carrier Amplitude
n Record the Noise Sideband Suppression in the performance test record as TR Entry 3-l.
The suppression should be L-65 dBc.
The resolution bandwidth is normalized to 1 Hz as follows:
1 Hz noise-power = (noise-power in dBc) - (10 x log(RBW))
For example, -65 dBc in a 1 kHz resolution bandwidth is normalized to -95 dBc/Hz.
l-l 6 Calibrating HP 85908 Spectrum Analyzer
4. System Related Sidebands
4. System Related Sidebands
A 500 MHz CW signal is applied to the input of the spectrum analyzer. The marker functions
are used to measure the amplitude of the carrier and the amplitude of any system related
sidebands 30 kHz above and below the carrier, System related sidebands are any internally
generated line related, power supply related or local oscillator related sidebands.
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.
Equipment Required
Signal generator
Cable, Type N, 183 cm (72 in)
Additional Equipment for Option 001
Adapter, minimum loss
Adapter, Type N (f) to BNC (m), 75 fI
Caution Use only 75 D cables, connectors, or adapters on the 75 fI input of an Option
001 or damage to the input connector will occur.
SPECTRUM ANALYZER
SIGNAL GENERATOR
,' \
~o@o@oo Q0
- ;I
INPUT 5on RF OUTPUT
TYPE N CABLE ASSEMBLY
------e-e
I* OPTION 001 ONLY'
XY13
,--------I
Figure 1-4. System Related Sidebands Test Setup
HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer Calibrating l-17
4. System Related Sidebands
Procedure
1. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment:
n Set the signal generator controls as follows:
FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..500MHz
OUTPUTLEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..0 dBm
AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..OFF
FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..OFF
COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INT
RF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..ON
n Connect the equipment as shown in Figure l-4.
n Press (m) on the spectrum analyzer, then wait for the preset routine to finish. Set the
spectrum analyzer by pressing the following keys:
2. Set the spectrum analyzer to measure the system related sideband above the signal by
performing the following steps:
(PEAK SEARCH)
(MKRFCTN) MK TRACK OM OFF (ON)
pG-$2oo&m
BW kHz
VID BW AUTO MAN 300
Allow the spectrum analyzer to stabilize for approximately 1 minute. Then press the
following keys:
CjFCTN) MK TRACK OM OFF (OFF)
[FREQUENCY) CF STEP AUTO NAM 130 m
3. Press CsGL) and wait for the completion of the sweep. Press (PEAK SEARCH], then
MARKER A .
4. Press the following spectrum analyzer keys:
CFREQUENCY)
m (step-w key)
5. Measure the system related sideband above the signal by pressing (SGL] on the spectrum
analyzer. Wait for the completion of a new sweep, then press (SPEAK SEARCH].
6. Record the Marker A Amplitude in TR Entry 3-l of the performance test record.
The Marker A Amplitude above the signal should be c-65 dB.
7. Set the spectrum analyzer to measure the system related sideband below the signal by
pressing the following spectrum analyzer keys:
m (step-down key)
(lJJ (step-down key)
8. Measure the system related sideband below the signal by pressing C-J. Wait for the
completion of a new sweep, then press [PEAK SEARCH].
Record the Marker A Amplitude in TR Entry 3-2 of the performance test record.
The Marker A Amplitude below the signal should be c-65 dB.
l-1 8 Calibrating HP 859OD Spectrum Analyzer
5. Frequency Span Readout Accuracy
5. Frequency Span Readout Accuracy
For testing each frequency span, two sources are used to provide two precisely-spaced signals.
The spectrum analyzer marker functions are used to measure this frequency difference and the
marker reading is compared to the specification.
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.
Equipment Required
Synthesized sweeper
Signal generator
Power splitter
Adapter, Type N (m) to Type N (m)
Adapter, Type N (f) to APC 3.5 (m)
Cable, Type N, 183 cm (72 in)
Cable, Type N, 152 cm (60 in)
Additional Equipment for Option 001
Adapter, minimum loss
Adapter, Type N (f) to BNC (m), 75 D
Caution Use only 75 D cables, connectors, or adapters on the 75 Q input of an Option
001 or damage to the input connector will occur.
SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER SPECTRUM ANALYZER
SIGNAL GENERATOR
POWER SPL I TTER
TYPE N CABLE ASSEMBLY TYPE N CABLE ASSEMBLY
- - - - - - - 1
;.-OPTION 001 O N L Y
-,-------I
Figure 1-5. Frequency Span Accuracy Test Setup
HP 8590D Spectrum Analyzer Calibrating l-1 9
5. Frequency Span Readout Accuracy
Procedure
This performance test consists of two parts:
Part 1: Span 1800 MHz
Part 2: Spans ~500 MHz
Perform "Part 1: Span 1800 MHz" before "Part# 2: Spans ~500 MHz."
Part 1: Span 1800 MHz
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure l-5. Note that the power splitter is used as a
combiner.
2. Press [PRESET) on the spectrum analyzer and wait for the preset to finish. Set the spectrum
analyzer by pressing the following keys:
F R E Q U E N C Y ] 900 INIHz)
h 1800 (MHz)
3. Press INSTRUMENT PRESET on the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows:
CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..llOOMHz
POWERLEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -5 dBm
4. On the signal generator, set the controls as follows:
FREQUENCY (LOCKED MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;. . . . . . . .200 MHz
CWOUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..OdBm
5. Adjust the spectrum analyzer center frequency, if necessary, to place the lower frequency
on the second vertical graticule line (one division from the left-most graticule line).
6. Press (sGL] then [PEAK SEARCH]. If necessary, continue pressing NEXT PEAK until the
marker is on the left-most signal This is the "marked" signal.
7. Press MARKER A and continue pressing NEXT PK RIGllT . The marker delta should be on
the right-most signal.
8. Record the MKR A frequency reading in the performance test record for the corresponding
TR Entry listed in l%ble l-7. The MKR reading should be within the limits shown.
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