Chapter 12
12-5
Theory of Operation
A Close Look at the Analyzer’s Functional Groups
A Close Look at the Analyzer’s Functional Groups
The operation of the analyzer is most logically described in five functional groups. Each
group consists of several major assemblies, and performs a distinct function in the
instrument. Some assemblies are related to more than one group, and in fact all the groups
are to some extent interrelated and affect each other’s performance.
• Power Supply: The power supply functional group consists of the A8 post regulator
and the A15 preregulator. It supplies power to the other assemblies in the instrument.
• Digital Control: The digital control group consists of the A1 front panel and A2 front
panel processor, the A9 CPU, the A16 rear panel, the A18 display and the A19 graphics
system processor (GSP). The A10 digital IF assembly is also related to this group. These
assemblies combine to provide digital control for the analyzer.
• Source: The source group consists of the A3 source, A7 pulse generator, A11 phase lock,
A12 reference, A13 fractional-N (analog), and A14 fractional-N (digital) assemblies. The
A4 sampler is also related since it is part of the source phase lock loop. The source
supplies a phase-locked RF signal to the device under test.
• Signal Separation:
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Reflected power is separated from incident power by the A21 dual directional coupler
and sent to the A sampler. Power transmitted through the device under test is routed
through the transmission port to the B sampler.
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The signal separation group performs the function of an S-parameter test set, dividing
the source signal into a reference path and a test path, and providing connections to the
device under test. It consists of the A24 transfer switch, the A21 test port 1 coupler, and
the A22 test port 2 coupler.
• Receiver: The receiver group consists of the A4/A5/A6 sampler/mixers and the A10
digital IF. The A12 reference assembly and the A9 CPU are also related. The receiver
measures and processes input signals for display.
The following pages describe the operation of each of the functional groups.
Summary of Contents for 8753ES
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Page 15: ...1 1 1 Service Equipment and Analyzer Options ...
Page 26: ...1 12 Chapter1 Service Equipment and Analyzer Options Service and Support Options ...
Page 27: ...2 1 2 System Verification and Performance Tests ...
Page 203: ...3 1 3 Adjustments and Correction Constants ...
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Page 263: ...4 1 4 Start Troubleshooting Here ...
Page 297: ...5 1 5 Power Supply Troubleshooting ...
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Page 318: ...6 1 6 Digital Control Troubleshooting ...
Page 337: ...6 20 Chapter6 Digital Control Troubleshooting GPIB Failures ...
Page 338: ...7 1 7 Source Troubleshooting ...
Page 369: ...7 32 Chapter7 Source Troubleshooting Source Group Troubleshooting Appendix ...
Page 370: ...8 1 8 Receiver Troubleshooting ...
Page 381: ...8 12 Chapter8 Receiver Troubleshooting Troubleshooting When One or More Inputs Look Good ...
Page 382: ...9 1 9 Accessories Troubleshooting ...
Page 389: ...9 8 Chapter9 Accessories Troubleshooting Inspect the Error Terms ...
Page 390: ...10 1 10 Service Key Menus and Error Messages ...
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Page 440: ...11 1 11 Error Terms ...
Page 451: ...11 12 Chapter11 Error Terms Error Correction ...
Page 452: ...12 1 12 Theory of Operation ...
Page 482: ...13 1 13 Replaceable Parts ...
Page 487: ...13 6 Chapter13 Replaceable Parts Ordering Information Figure 13 1 Module Exchange Procedure ...
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Page 544: ...14 1 14 Assembly Replacement and Post Repair Procedures ...
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