Agilent Technologies Twelfth 4287A RF LCR, Operation Manual

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Page 9: ...he test head connector 34 Preparation for Power Supply 35 Check the power supply 35 Verification and connection of power cable 35 Blown fuse 37 Turning the Power ON and OFF 38 Turning the power ON 38...

Page 10: ...6 7 Entry block ENTRY 76 8 Test Head Interface TEST HEAD INTERFACE 77 Names and Functions of Parts on the Rear Panel 79 1 Power cable receptacle LINE 79 2 External trigger input terminal Ext Trig 79 3...

Page 11: ...on reference plane 135 2 DUT connection terminal used as calibration reference plane 142 How to Define Calibration Kit 145 Calibration kit definition procedure 145 How to Define Compensation Kit 147 C...

Page 12: ...BIN 1 to BIN 3 197 OUT OF GOOD BINS setting 202 Displaying the BIN sorting results 204 9 Obtaining Statistical Data on Measurement Results Overview of Functions for Statistical Analysis 206 Data Logg...

Page 13: ...cedure to execute the user recovery function 247 12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics Basic Measurement Characteristics 253 Measurement parameters 253 Measurement range 253 S...

Page 14: ...of the Display Contents 310 D Table of Operations When Measurement Errors Occur Operations When Measurement Errors Occur 312 E Printing Out Measurement Results and Internal Data on a Printer Printer S...

Page 15: ...15 1 How to Use This Operation Manual 1 How to Use This Operation Manual This chapter explains how to most efficiently use this Operation Manual...

Page 16: ...rview on page 73 1 3 Performing measurements manual operation Chapter 5 Setting Measurement Conditions on page 101 Chapter 6 Calibration and Compensation on page 115 Chapter 7 Executing Measurements a...

Page 17: ...17 2 Installation Guide 2 Installation Guide This chapter describes procedures for preparing the Agilent 4287A RF LCR meter for use after it is delivered It also describes daily maintenance procedures...

Page 18: ...hanical and electrical defects Step 2 Use the checklist in Table 2 1 to ensure that all of the contents required for your specified options have been packed in the shipping container Table 2 1 Checkli...

Page 19: ...ower on if there are any signs of shipping damage to any part of the exterior for example damage on the top cover bottom cover side covers front panel rear panel LCD display connectors or line switch...

Page 20: ...ambient temperature to satisfy the specifications and measurement accuracy of the product refer to Measurement accuracy on page 255 in Chapter 12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteri...

Page 21: ...le in case of emergency As described in Disconnection from Supply Source on page 39 the disconnecting device of the 4287A is the plug or the connector of the power cable When installing the 4287A ensu...

Page 22: ...1CN handle kit have been supplied in the shipping container Table 2 3 Step 2 Remove the trim strips from both sides of the outer frame of the Agilent 4287A front panel Table 2 2 Agilent 4287A rack mo...

Page 23: ...e Figure 2 2 How to remove trim strips from sides Step 3 Use the included screws to mount the two handles on the sides of the Agilent 4287A front panel frame Figure 2 3 How to install handles on front...

Page 24: ...t and cause personal injury or damage to the instrument How to install rackmount kit Option 1CM Install the rackmount kit by following these steps Step 1 Make sure that all of the contents of the rack...

Page 25: ...rom sides Step 3 Use the included screws to mount the two rack mounting flanges locking side plates on the sides of the Agilent 4287A front panel frame Figure 2 6 How to install rack mounting flanges...

Page 26: ...he rack mounting flanges and front handles by following these steps Step 1 Make sure that all of the contents of the rack mount and handle kit Option 1CM have been supplied in the shipping container T...

Page 27: ...m strips from sides Step 3 Use the included screws to install the front handles and rack mounting flanges on the sides of the Agilent 4287A front panel frame Figure 2 9 How to install front handles an...

Page 28: ...ow to remove bottom feet and tilt stands Step 5 Mount the Agilent 4287A on the rack WARNING If the installed front handle becomes damaged replace it with a new one immediately A damaged handle can bre...

Page 29: ...allation Guide Connecting Mouse and Keyboard 2 Installation Guide Connecting Mouse and Keyboard Connect the mouse and keyboard to the designated ports shown in Figure 2 11 Figure 2 11 Connections of m...

Page 30: ...k LAN according to Configuring the Network on page 228 Step 2 Connect the Agilent 4287A to the LAN according to Figure 2 12 NOTE Before connecting to the LAN be sure to perform the correct LAN setting...

Page 31: ...Figure 2 13 Connecting test head to test fixture stand Step 1 As shown in Figure 2 13 1 attach the test head to the test fixture stand with two screws At this point do not tighten the screws completel...

Page 32: ...e 4287A test head interface Connect the three SMA m connectors RF OUT PORT 1 PORT 2 of the test head cable to the SMA f terminals of the adapters attached in Step 5 Then tighten each of the connectors...

Page 33: ...a handle etc Step 1 Use one or more of the four screw holes in the test head to secure the test head to a handle or other appropriate location Figure 2 15 1 For the external dimensions of the test he...

Page 34: ...tor to the test head connector Do not rotate the cable to connect the SMA male connector to the test head Rotating the cable may cause damage to the cable s center conductor Be sure to rotate the conn...

Page 35: ...ainst electric shock via the power outlet Step 1 Check whether the power cable is damaged or not WARNING NEVER use a power cable showing any sign of damage Faulty cables can cause electric shock Step...

Page 36: ...36 Chapter2 Installation Guide Preparation for Power Supply Figure 2 17 Power cable options...

Page 37: ...se appears to have blown during operation this equipment may be subject to failure and must be repaired Contact the Agilent Technologies sales office or the company from which you purchased the equipm...

Page 38: ...ress the standby switch in the lower left part of the front panel now in the pressed down position to the popped up position Send the shutdown command from an external controller These operations will...

Page 39: ...disconnect the power supply in order to avoid shock hazards etc pull out the power cable plug from either the AC outlet side or the 4287A side NOTE To allow this operation to be performed smoothly be...

Page 40: ...on of the 4287A therefore connect the mouse and the keyboard before turning on the power An USB mouse is not supported NOTE If you perform the following procedure incorrectly a message asking you whet...

Page 41: ...alog box select the I accept this agreement box and click the Next button Figure 2 19 Then the Windows 2000 operating system is restarted automatically Figure 2 19 Windows 2000 Professional Setup dial...

Page 42: ...ck that agt_instr is in the User Name box If not type in agt_instr Finally click the Next button Figure 2 21 Figure 2 21 Network Identification Wizard dialog box 1 2 Step 6 In the Network Identificati...

Page 43: ...that uses keys on the front panel NOTE When turning on the instrument power for the first time after delivery always be sure to set the internal clock Setting the Date Time Step 1 Press the System key...

Page 44: ...on the front panel to point the focus to the Time Zone tab and press the key to move the focus to the Date Time tab Step 5 By referring to Figure 2 23 turn the rotary knob on the front panel to point...

Page 45: ...est fixture is used it is necessary to first attach the test head to the test fixture stand at this point the test head s 3 5 mm terminal is converted to a 7 mm terminal by using the 3 5 mm to 7 mm ad...

Page 46: ...ly before connecting the test fixture and the DUT be sure to set the measurement conditions and perform calibration and compensation as outlined in Chapter 5 Setting Measurement Conditions on page 101...

Page 47: ...urement with variance due to noise it may be caused by common mode noise which enters the 4287A via the test head cable and the GPIB cable To decrease this noise insert the part where the cables of th...

Page 48: ...48 Chapter2 Installation Guide Precautions Required When Connecting the 4287A to Automatic Equipment Handler etc Figure 2 25 Using cores test head cable Figure 2 26 Using a core GPIB cable...

Page 49: ...c Operations This chapter explains the basic operation procedures of the Agilent Technologies 4287A RF LCR Meter by using measurement examples This is intended to familiarize you with the 4287A if you...

Page 50: ...ble 1 1 N m SMA f adapter 2 3 Wrench for 3 5 mm SMA connector 2 1 Agilent 16195B 7 mm calibration kit 3 1 Test fixture stand 4 1 3 5 mm to 7 mm adapter 5 1 Agilent 16196A SMD Test Fixture 6 1 DUT Chip...

Page 51: ...Chapter 3 51 Learning Basic Operations What You Must Keep on Hand 3 Learning Basic Operations Figure 3 1 What you must keep on hand...

Page 52: ...to the 4287A as shown in Figure 3 2 For details see Connecting the DUT When Using Special Test Fixture on page 29 Figure 3 2 Connection between test head and fixture stand NOTE Open short load calibra...

Page 53: ...n on the power NOTE Extra caution is required when turning the 4287A power ON or OFF See Turning the Power ON and OFF on page 35 When the power switch is pressed the 4287A starts the self test After c...

Page 54: ...87A to its initially set state called Preset state How to set the measurement point frequency averaging factor oscillator level With the 4287A you must enter the desired measurement point along with i...

Page 55: ...Figure 3 5 Cursor moved to frequency cell of measurement point number 2 Step 3 Press the 1 0 and M keys on the entry block of the front panel consecutively and set the frequency of measurement point...

Page 56: ...and G n keys on the entry block of the front panel consecutively and set the frequency of measurement point number 4 to 1 GHz Figure 3 8 Figure 3 8 Frequency of measurement point number 4 set to 1 GHz...

Page 57: ...calibration kit and compensation kit remains the same as that in the presetting phase Setting with the calibration and compensation wizard Perform the following steps before using the calibration and...

Page 58: ...est fixtures other than 16191A 16192A 16193A 16194A 16196A 16196B or 16196C the electrical length must be registered as described in Registering the Electrical Length of Unregistered Test Fixtures on...

Page 59: ...t option filled circle should appear inside the radio button Step 4 Press the key or key on the front panel the required number of times to move the cursor to the Next button Step 5 Press the key on t...

Page 60: ...tion Figure 3 12 appears Figure 3 12 Window for short calibration Step 9 The outside of the 7 mm connector of the test head installed on the test fixture stand should be turned clockwise until the con...

Page 61: ...dard explained in this section Step 11 Press the key or key on the front panel the required number of times to move the cursor to the Next button Step 12 Press the key on the front panel to start meas...

Page 62: ...t measurement of open calibration data The bar in the Calibration progress indicator in the calibration window indicates the progress of the open calibration data measurement Upon completion of open c...

Page 63: ...alibration progress indicator in the calibration window indicates the progress of the low loss capacitor calibration data measurement Upon completion of low loss capacitor calibration data measurement...

Page 64: ...re 3 21 How to connect load standard Step 4 Press the key or key on the front panel the required number of times to move the cursor to the Next button Step 5 Press the key on the front panel to start...

Page 65: ...or nut of the 7 mm connector counterclockwise to retract the connector sleeve completely inside Figure 3 23 Figure 3 23 Retracting the 7 mm connector connector sleeve Step 3 Fit the tips of the two mo...

Page 66: ...test fixture on test fixture stand Step 4 Press the key or key on the front panel the required number of times to move the cursor to the Next button Step 5 Press the key on the front panel to move to...

Page 67: ...easurement Upon completion of short compensation data measurement the screen changes to the next window Figure 3 26 Executing open compensation Figure 3 26 Window for open compensation Step 1 Set the...

Page 68: ...Press the key or key on the front panel the required number of times to move the cursor to the Finish button Step 5 Press the key on the front panel to close the calibration and compensation wizard NO...

Page 69: ...set according to How to set the measurement point frequency averaging factor oscillator level on page 54 Follow these steps to change the measurement point on which you want to perform measurements an...

Page 70: ...de of the display Step 2 Turn the rotary knob to move the cursor in the softkey menu to the SETUP MEAS PRMTRS key Step 3 Press the rotary knob to display the SETUP MEAS PRMTRS softkey menu on the righ...

Page 71: ...In Figure 3 28 on page 69 and Figure 3 29 on page 70 only one of the set measurement points is selected for measurement and display However measurement and display can also be executed at all of the s...

Page 72: ...72 Chapter3 Learning Basic Operations Display of DUT Connection and Measurement Result Figure 3 31 Display of list measurement...

Page 73: ...73 4 Function Overview 4 Function Overview This chapter describes the functions of the Agilent Technologies 4287A that can be accessed from the front panel rear panel and LCD display...

Page 74: ...s shutdown processing of software and hardware used to turn off power Never directly turn off the power supply by removing the power cable from the rear panel s power receptacle If the power supply to...

Page 75: ...ighted softkey label or setup table cell outlined by a bold border vertically Pressing this knob executes the function indicated by the cursor keys Arrow keys Pressing these keys moves the condition s...

Page 76: ...re key This key uses the same hardkey as the Display key When the key is pressed an image of the screen at that point in time is copied to the clipboard temporary memory This temporarily saved image d...

Page 77: ...es are labeled on the surface of each key and the selection of the prefix and the type of the unit are automatically determined in conformity with the parameter to be set The 1 key allows the setup to...

Page 78: ...event the 4287A from malfunctioning do not apply DC voltage or DC current to the test head s DUT port The capacitor in particular could be charged When you connect a capacitor discharge it sufficientl...

Page 79: ...ent For details see 4 Navigation block NAVIGATION on page 75 2 External trigger input terminal Ext Trig Connector type BNC connector female This terminal allows you to input a trigger signal to execut...

Page 80: ...equipment handler in a production line 7 External reference signal input terminal Ext Ref In 10 MHz 0 dBm Connector type BNC connector female This is a signal input terminal for phase locking the 4287...

Page 81: ...using the mouse used in this Manual mean that you have to press the left mouse button 10 Mini DIN keyboard port KYBD This port is for connection of a Mini DIN type keyboard Use of the keyboard ensures...

Page 82: ...nd are listed on the display Setup display Measurement point setup display A display for setting up measurement points The required measurement points are set sequentially starting from measurement po...

Page 83: ...Chapter 4 83 Function Overview Names and Functions of Display Areas on the LCD Display 4 Function Overview Figure 4 4 Switching of six 4287A displays...

Page 84: ...on the front panel of the 4287A the keys in the instrument state block INSTR STATE and the softkeys shown in the right side of the screen This menu bar can be operated according to any one of the foll...

Page 85: ...setup display on page 91 to set the measurement point conditions measurement frequency averaging factor oscillator level for the measurement point number for each table NOTE To directly call up the t...

Page 86: ...ons measurement frequency averaging factor oscillator level for the measurement point number for each table NOTE To directly call up the AVERAGE softkey menu click in the averaging factor area with th...

Page 87: ...softkey label Then press the ENTER key to select the softkey 14 Date time Displays the current date and time For details on how to set the date and time including turning the indication on or off see...

Page 88: ...set on the measurement point setup display you can change it freely on the measurement display ExtRef blue display The external frequency reference signal is input as described in 7 External reference...

Page 89: ...V mon shown in the upper area of the display are for the selected highlighted measurement point number 2 to 5 Labels 1 to 4 You can select one parameter for each of the four labels from among the foll...

Page 90: ...ach measurement point by moving the scroll bar s thumb vertically while keeping the mouse button left clicked and then releasing it at the desired location You can also scroll the table by clicking th...

Page 91: ...lays NOTE The menu bar operation is the same as that described in 2 Measurement display menu bar on page 84 The menu items under each menu remain the same for all setup displays However depending on t...

Page 92: ...averaging factor for each measurement point 6 Test signal level Enter the test signal level for each measurement point 7 Oscillator level setup unit Select the unit used for setting as described in 6...

Page 93: ...in the menu bar 2 Calibration kit selection You can choose whether to use the values predetermined for the 7 mm calibration kit 7 mm standard or user defined values as a calibration kit definition To...

Page 94: ...value Enter the load standard value 7 Circuit model Select one of the three circuit models Rs Ls Ls Q or Cp D for the load parameter 8 Offset delay Depending on the calibration kit used offset delay m...

Page 95: ...he same operation can be done with the View menu in the menu bar 2 Compensation kit selection You can choose whether to use the values predetermined for the 7 mm compensation kit default or user defin...

Page 96: ...ions of Display Areas on the LCD Display 4 Open standard value Enter the open standard value 5 Short standard value Enter the short standard value 6 DC standard value Enter the compensation kit defini...

Page 97: ...s the screen shows the bin sorting setup display If another setup display appears click this tab with the mouse to get the bin sorting setup display The same operation can be done with the View menu i...

Page 98: ...or the two hidden sorting conditions use the horizontal scroll bar or move the cursor until they appear 6 OUT OF GOOD BINS line This line can be placed at the desired BIN boundary To position this lin...

Page 99: ...cursor becomes a human hand icon Disabled if such a button is not available 1 Menu bar selection deselection 2 Disabled Disabled Press Alt Press Alt Click on menu name Upward movement of selected pos...

Page 100: ...menu item and the rotary knob to change the selected menu item 3 The selected position refers to the highlighted menu name and cell on the display Subsequent entry or selection will apply to that pos...

Page 101: ...set the measurement conditions including measurement frequency and averaging of the Agilent 4287A RF LCR Meter The installation of the 4287A must be completed before measurements can be taken If the...

Page 102: ...et the 4287A How to Preset the 4287A To return to the initialized state called the preset state press the Preset key at the lower right corner of the entry block NOTE To ensure correct setting it is b...

Page 103: ...ring up the measurement point setup display by following this step Step 1 Press the Setup View key until the measurement point setup display appears Figure 5 1 Measurement point setup display NOTE Whe...

Page 104: ...to select the menu from the menu bar as described in this procedure see 2 Measurement display menu bar on page 84 Step 1 Select the 4 Table menu from the menu bar at the top of the screen and then se...

Page 105: ...s Step 1 Use the mouse to select the cell one level below the already entered frequency cell a selected cell is called an active cell it is enclosed in a thick bordered box indicating that the cell is...

Page 106: ...ll is entered as the default value To change the unit perform any of the following operations before pressing any of the above keys Press the or key in the navigation block on the front panel the requ...

Page 107: ...hapter 5 107 Setting Measurement Conditions How to Set the Measurement Point 5 Setting Measurement Conditions Figure 5 5 Example of setting measurement points at intervals of 1 MHz from 1 MHz to 10 MH...

Page 108: ...by following these steps Step 1 Use the mouse to select the frequency cell at the measurement point you want to change Step 2 Enter a new frequency by pressing the numeric entry keys of the entry blo...

Page 109: ...measurement point by following these steps Step 1 Use the mouse to select the averaging factor cell at the measurement point you want to change Step 2 Enter a new averaging factor by pressing the nume...

Page 110: ...y following these steps Step 1 Use the mouse to select the oscillator level cell at the measurement point you want to change Step 2 Enter a new oscillator level by pressing the numeric entry keys of t...

Page 111: ...in the Power column heading to display the menu of the drop down list box NOTE The drop down list box menu can also be displayed by using the mouse to click the down arrow to the right of the Power c...

Page 112: ...gly if the oscillator level is entered in V volt or A ampere units the set value is automatically converted with 0 1 dB resolution based on the input value For example if you have entered 50 mV as the...

Page 113: ...t cable used for measurement When the offset cancel function is ON the Rdc measurement is performed in 2 ways that is with the measurement signal applied and not applied After that the measured value...

Page 114: ...114 Chapter5 Setting Measurement Conditions Setting up dc resistance Rdc measurement...

Page 115: ...ation and Compensation This chapter describes calibration and compensation functions of the Agilent 4287A Before starting calibration and compensation set measurement conditions according to Chapter 5...

Page 116: ...calibration Reduces measurement error of high Q low dissipation factor at the frequency band of 1 GHz or more where reduction is difficult when done only by open short load calibration Compensation of...

Page 117: ...libration connect a coaxial compensation kit 2 to the test head coaxial terminal used as a calibration reference plane low loss capacitor calibration only when high accuracy high Q measurement or low...

Page 118: ...nsation Functions Figure 6 1 and Figure 6 2 show the relationship between the calibration reference plane used and the required calibration compensation Figure 6 1 Calibration and compensation when te...

Page 119: ...apter 6 119 Calibration and Compensation Calibration and Compensation Functions 6 Calibration and Compensation Figure 6 2 Calibration when DUT connection terminal is used as calibration reference plan...

Page 120: ...ated Test Fixture The following describes the calibration and compensation procedures to measure the DUT by connecting the Agilent 4287A test head to a dedicated test fixture e g Agilent 16196A with a...

Page 121: ...o perform calibration or compensation data measurement for only one of the eight measurement point tables perform the following steps to select the table as the active table NOTE When performing calib...

Page 122: ...tion Dialog box NOTE The following points require attention when performing calibration data measurement When you start the calibration data measurement a bar appears in the Calibration progress indic...

Page 123: ...ead to secure it 4 How to select the table range for executing the calibration Select the table range for executing the calibration by making the appropriate setting in the Select Calibration Table ar...

Page 124: ...ockwise as viewed from the top Figure 6 7 Figure 6 7 How to connect open standard Step 3 Click the OPEN button in the calibration window and measure the open calibration data Step 4 Turn the open stan...

Page 125: ...ckwise viewed from the top and remove the short standard from the 7 mm terminal 7 How to measure load calibration data Step 1 Turn the connector nut outside the load standard 50 counterclockwise viewe...

Page 126: ...n in the calibration window and measure the open calibration data Step 3 Remove the DC open standard and connect the DC short standard in its place Step 4 Click the DC SHORT button in the calibration...

Page 127: ...sta and if it is found the setting conditions including calibration and compensation data stored in the file are automatically recalled As described in 20 Specifying creation of automatic setting fil...

Page 128: ...ement a blue mark appears to the right of the executed compensation button When the OPEN SHORT or LOAD button or the DC OPEN DC SHORT or DC LOAD button is pressed the value of the DC resistance Rdc me...

Page 129: ...ixture selection on page 127 is indicated in the Fixture Type box of the Compensation Dialog box NOTE Instead of using the procedure of 13 How to carry out port extension compensation fixture selectio...

Page 130: ...ation window and measure the open compensation data Step 3 Set the DUT connection terminal of the test fixture to the short state Step 4 Click the DC SHORT button in the compensation window and measur...

Page 131: ...ml Select key on the front panel to display the Stml Select softkey menu Step 2 Press the TABLE No key in the softkey menu to display the TABLE No softkey menu Step 3 In the softkey menu press the key...

Page 132: ...at the standard is properly attached To erase all calibration data after measurement is finished press the Clear Calibration Data button To close the dialog box during calibration press the Close butt...

Page 133: ...calibration data When you want to use the dedicated working standard to measure DC resistance Rdc follow these steps to execute additional DC open short load calibration Step 1 Connect the DC open st...

Page 134: ...ibration and Compensation Calibration and Compensation Procedures Using Dedicated Test Fixture 10 How to end calibration Press the Done button in the Calibration Dialog box to end calibration and clos...

Page 135: ...ectrical length data from the calibration reference plane to the DUT plane according to Registering the Electrical Length of Unregistered Test Fixtures on page 149 2 How to select the measurement poin...

Page 136: ...the CAL DIALOG key in the softkey menu to display the Calibration Dialog box Figure 6 14 Figure 6 14 Calibration Dialog box NOTE The following points require attention when performing calibration dat...

Page 137: ...ibration data as follows Step 1 Connect the short standard 0 to the coaxial terminal on the tip of the test head as a calibration reference plane Step 2 Click the SHORT button in the calibration windo...

Page 138: ...earches the internal nonvolatile memory for a file called autorec sta and if it is found the setting conditions including calibration and compensation data stored in the file are automatically recalle...

Page 139: ...spective measurement Checking this indication at the time of compensation data measurement makes it possible to determine that the standard is properly attached To erase all compensation data after me...

Page 140: ...al to the short state Step 2 Click the SHORT button in the compensation window and measure the short compensation data 19 How to measure DC open short compensation data Follow these steps to perform o...

Page 141: ...ation Calibration and Compensation Procedure without Using Dedicated Test Fixture 6 Calibration and Compensation 21 How to end compensation Press the Done button in the Compensation Dialog box to end...

Page 142: ...Stml Select key on the front panel to display the Stml Select softkey menu Step 2 Press the TABLE No key in the softkey menu to display the TABLE No softkey menu Step 3 In the softkey menu press the...

Page 143: ...s it possible to determine that the standard is properly attached To erase all calibration data after measurement is finished press the Clear Calibration Data button To close the dialog box during cal...

Page 144: ...erminal Step 2 Click the DC OPEN button in the calibration window and measure the DC open calibration data Step 3 Connect the short standard to the DUT connection terminal Step 4 Click the DC SHORT bu...

Page 145: ...the open short load standards used for calibration must be set in advance For the Agilent 4287A define the calibration kit by using the circuit model shown in Figure 6 17 Figure 6 17 Calibration kit c...

Page 146: ...tinue with the following steps Step 4 If you want to use the same definition for all measurement points in the measurement point table click the Fixed Model button to attach a check mark If you have s...

Page 147: ...the open short standards used for compensation must be set in advance For the Agilent 4287A define the compensation kit by using the circuit model shown in Figure 6 19 Figure 6 19 Compensation kit cir...

Page 148: ...predetermined compensation kit will be used as the defined compensation kit No further setting is required If you have selected User Defined continue with the following steps Step 4 If you want to us...

Page 149: ...e of our manufacture or your own test fixture and cables to the tip of the calibration reference plane it is necessary to perform the following steps to register the name and electrical length of the...

Page 150: ...ompensation Registering the Electrical Length of Unregistered Test Fixtures Figure 6 22 User Fixture Label dialog box Step 5 Enter the label name of the newly registered test fixture in the label spac...

Page 151: ...rd Setting dialog box Step 3 The following settings should be made in the Calibration Compensation Wizard Setting dialog box In the Calibration area select the calibration to be performed in addition...

Page 152: ...n and open compensation Step 8 Press the OK button in the Calibration Compensation Wizard Setting dialog box to end the calibration and compensation wizard setting NOTE The three Rdc limit values set...

Page 153: ...tion and Compensation Preventing Mistakes During Execution of Calibration and Compensation 6 Calibration and Compensation Figure 6 25 Checking calibration and compensation task errors with DC resistan...

Page 154: ...154 Chapter6 Calibration and Compensation Preventing Mistakes During Execution of Calibration and Compensation...

Page 155: ...Executing Measurements and Displaying Results 7 Executing Measurements and Displaying Results This chapter describes how measurements are performed and how the measurement results are displayed by the...

Page 156: ...ter7 Executing Measurements and Displaying Results Connecting the DUT Connecting the DUT When using a dedicated test fixture see the operation manual of the test fixture for details on how to connect...

Page 157: ...ist Measurement When the setup display appears press the Meas View key on the front panel to display either the single point measurement display Figure 7 1 or the list measurement display Figure 7 2 A...

Page 158: ...the front panel to display the Stml Select softkey menu Step 2 Select TABLE No from the softkey menu to display the table number selection softkey menu Step 3 Select the desired measurement point tabl...

Page 159: ...stead of performing the key operation Stim Select POINT No as described above you can use the mouse to click the measurement point number area 4 Measurement point number on page 85 in the upper left c...

Page 160: ...nt parameter selection softkey menu for the selected measurement parameter number will appear Step 4 Select the desired measurement parameter from the softkey menu NOTE Instead of performing the key o...

Page 161: ...easurements and Displaying Results selection softkey menu for each measurement parameter number by directly clicking on the large letters that symbolize each of the four parameters the measurement par...

Page 162: ...desired display parameter from the softkey menu NOTE Instead of performing the key operation Prmtr SETUP LIST PRMTRS LABEL 1 to LABEL 4 as described above you can directly click on a list display para...

Page 163: ...ults Selection of Display Parameters in List Measurement Display 7 Executing Measurements and Displaying Results Figure 7 3 Example of setting with measurement frequency Z z deg and test signal curren...

Page 164: ...r as percentages relative to the reference value Dev mode When the deviation measurement mode is turned on symbol is displayed at the left of the measurement parameter Figure 7 4 Deviation measurement...

Page 165: ...SETUP DEVIATION key from the softkey menu to display the deviation setup softkey menu Step 3 Select the desired parameter label PRMTR 1 to PRMTR 4 from the softkey menu and the deviation setup softkey...

Page 166: ...enu mentioned in the procedure see 13 Softkeys on page 87 Step 1 Press the Display key on the front panel to display the Display softkey menu Step 2 Press the Display key in the softkey menu to turn t...

Page 167: ...restricted to measurement results This setting can be used to minimize the internal processing time See Table 7 2 on page 168 for details of typical task times NOTE With the Agilent 4287A updating a...

Page 168: ...ments with the screen display set to ON there are several factors that need to be considered Therefore make the most appropriate selection for the instrument settings by taking the following points in...

Page 169: ...n display to not perform updates UPDATE OFF This minimizes the time needed to update the screen For more details refer to Table 12 4 Table 7 3 Required measurement conditions and recommended settings...

Page 170: ...170 Chapter7 Executing Measurements and Displaying Results Turning ON OFF Update the LCD Display View...

Page 171: ...171 8 Sorting According to Measurement Results 8 Sorting According to Measurement Results This chapter describes the BIN sort functions for sorting parts based on the obtained measurements...

Page 172: ...urement data the BIN where a DUT device under test should be placed according to the preset sorting conditions By using this function the result is indicated on the display and signals are sent to the...

Page 173: ...Chapter 8 173 Sorting According to Measurement Results Overview of BIN Sort Function 8 Sorting According to Measurement Results Figure 8 2 Parts sorting by automatic sorter...

Page 174: ...point number measurement parameter limit mode and reference value are set as BIN range setting conditions common to all BINs Settings for each BIN and for each sorting condition include the upper lim...

Page 175: ...selection of the measurement point on the display single point measurement display or list measurement display used to indicate the measurement value Measurement parameter As with the setting of the...

Page 176: ...cording to Measurement Results Overview of BIN Sort Function Internal flow of BIN sort judgment The BIN sort judgment is made according to the flow shown in Figure 8 3 Figure 8 3 Internal flow of BIN...

Page 177: ...ge 101 Setting of measurement points in BIN sorting is independent of selection of measurement points in the measurement display single point measurement or list measurement Step 1 Press the Setup Vie...

Page 178: ...8 5 Selection of measurement point as sorting condition 1 NOTE The drop down list box allows a maximum of ten lines to appear in one display If there are more than ten lines click on in the upper righ...

Page 179: ...the down arrow at the right edge of the cell Step 3 Click the desired measurement parameter from the drop down list box to select it Figure 8 6 NOTE Click on in the upper right or in the lower right...

Page 180: ...180 Chapter8 Sorting According to Measurement Results Setting Measurement Parameter Figure 8 6 Selection of measurement parameter for sorting condition 1...

Page 181: ...4 Step 2 Click the down arrow at the right edge of the cell Step 3 Click the desired limit mode from the drop down list box to select it Figure 8 3 Figure 8 7 Selection of limit mode for sorting cond...

Page 182: ...ference value nominal Actually this value cannot be set in ABS mode Step 1 Click with the mouse in the reference value Nominal cell in the sorting condition to be set one of conditions 1 to 4 Before d...

Page 183: ...e BIN to be set This turns on the BIN and changes the button to ON Step 2 Click in the cell corresponding to the column of the desired sorting condition one of conditions 1 to 4 on the row of the uppe...

Page 184: ...ns 1 to 4 on the row of the lower limit value of the BIN to be set Step 2 Press the entry block numeric keys 0 to 9 to enter the lower limit value of the BIN to be set and then press the desired unit...

Page 185: ...t the right edge of the cell Step 3 Click the desired BIN range mode from the drop down list box to select it Figure 8 11 Selecting BIN range mode Bin range mode Definition In Inside This mode ensures...

Page 186: ...ter setting the BIN range to make the new settings active You can set the condition of a specific BIN and then turn it off temporarily After that you can turn it on whenever required the setting of th...

Page 187: ...of OUT_OF_GOOD_BINS as well as the BIN number is output to the handler interface Step 1 Click with the mouse 2 Edit on the menu bar Step 2 Click 7 Out Of Good Bins from the menu Step 3 From the sub m...

Page 188: ...erface is activated and the DC resistance measurement result is displayed in red Use the following steps to set the upper and lower limit values for the DC resistance measurement Step 1 Click with the...

Page 189: ...on the BIN sorting result is displayed for each measurement in the BIN sorting result area in the upper left area of the display Table 8 15 Figure 8 15 BIN Sort Result Display NOTE The figure display...

Page 190: ...Step 2 In the softkey menu press the BIN COUNT MENU to display the BIN COUNT MENU softkey menu Step 3 In the softkey menu press the COUNT key to turn on Bin Count NOTE Even when Bin Count is turned o...

Page 191: ...n when the dialog box is on display you will have to close it once and then press the DISPLAY softkey again to redisplay it Initializing the contents of the bin counts to zero resetting the counter Th...

Page 192: ...E When both Condition 1 and Condition 2 of Table 8 2 are met the DUT is placed in the appropriate BIN In Table 8 2 denotes that this point is included and denotes that this point is not included Perfo...

Page 193: ...ument state block INSTR STATE on the front panel to display the BIN sorting setup display Figure 8 17 Figure 8 17 BIN sorting setup display Step 2 Use the following procedure to set the measurement po...

Page 194: ...ndition 1 to Ls Figure 8 19 Setting the measurement parameter for Condition 1 Step 4 Next use the following procedure to set the setting mode for the range of sorting for Condition 1 a Click the limit...

Page 195: ...ent Results Figure 8 20 Setting the limit setting mode Mode for Condition 1 d Click the reference value Nominal cell below the limit setting mode Mode cell e Press the 5 0 and G n keys in the entry bl...

Page 196: ...mber Stimulus cell in the Condition 2 column to select the cell b Click the down arrow that appears in the right side of the cell c In the drop down list box that appears click 3 100 00 MHz Figure 8 2...

Page 197: ...the Nominal cell Setting the measurement value range for sorting into BIN 1 to BIN 3 After setting the measurement point number measurement parameter and BIN range setting mode for both Condition 1 a...

Page 198: ...nto BIN 1 for Condition 1 by following this procedure a Click the BIN 1 LowerLimit cell in the Condition 1 column to select the cell b Press the 1 keys in the entry block on the front panel Figure 8 2...

Page 199: ...tep 4 Set the upper limit measurement value for sorting into BIN 1 for Condition 2 by following this procedure a Click the BIN 1 UpperLimit cell in the Condition 2 column to select the cell b Press th...

Page 200: ...imit Step 5 Set the lower limit measurement value for sorting into BIN 1 for Condition 2 by following this procedure a Click the BIN 1 LowerLimit cell in the Condition 2 column to select the cell b Pr...

Page 201: ...Sorting According to Measurement Results Figure 8 29 Setting the BIN range mode of Condition 2 of BIN 2 Step 7 Set the BIN 1 setting to On Figure 8 30 BIN 1 turned to ON setting Step 8 In the same man...

Page 202: ...orting condition settings OUT OF GOOD BINS setting Following these steps to set OUT OF GOOD BINS Step 1 Click with the mouse 2 Edit in the menu bar to display the pull down menu Step 2 Click 7 Out Of...

Page 203: ...to Measurement Results Figure 8 32 OUT OF GOOD BINS setting The GOOD BINS line is drawn between BIN 3 and BIN 4 as shown in Figure 8 33 In accordance with this setting measurement results that do not...

Page 204: ...o display the BIN sort result on the LCD display Step 1 Press the System key on the front panel to display the System softkey menu Step 2 Press the Comparator softkey to turn on the comparator functio...

Page 205: ...ical Data on Measurement Results 9 Obtaining Statistical Data on Measurement Results This chapter describes the functions for calculating and displaying statistical data following continuous recording...

Page 206: ...rameter name Definition Mean value Mean n number of normal measurements xi normal measurement number i Standard Deviation SD n number of normal measurements xi normal measurement number i 3 SD Mean Mi...

Page 207: ...urements and Displaying Results on page 155 When measuring with multiple measurement points on the list measurement display each of the measurement points are subjected to statistical analysis Step 2...

Page 208: ...Results Data Logging for Statistical Analysis Step 6 Activate the measurement trigger and execute measurement the required number of times NOTE When the trigger mode is free run data logging starts a...

Page 209: ...s the Prmtr key on the measurement block of the front panel to display the Prmtrs softkey menu Step 2 Select the DATA EXAM softkey to display the DATA EXAM softkey menu Step 3 From the softkey menu se...

Page 210: ...t data for the statistical analysis Figure 9 3 Windows for saving results of statistical analysis left ASCII format right Binary format Step 3 Enter the filename in the File name box NOTE The user is...

Page 211: ...c letter or symbol shown on the key face at the position of the cursor on the input line ABC To switch the letter and symbol keys to the upper case mode abc To switch the letter and symbol keys to the...

Page 212: ...212 Chapter9 Obtaining Statistical Data on Measurement Results Saving Measurement Data for Statistical Analysis...

Page 213: ...anagement 10 Storing and Retrieving 4287A Internal Information and File Management This chapter describes the methods used for storing and retrieving 4287A internal information setting statuses result...

Page 214: ...ng status Figure 10 1 Save As dialog box for saving setting status Step 4 Enter the filename in the File name box If you want to enter the filename using the mouse see Entering the Filename using the...

Page 215: ...Letter and symbol keys To enter the alphabetic letter or symbol shown on the key face at the position of the cursor on the input line ABC To switch the letter and symbol keys to the upper case mode ab...

Page 216: ...the Save Recall key on the instrument state block of the front panel to display the Save Recall softkey menu Step 4 Press the SAVE GRAPHIC softkey to display the Save As dialog box for saving the scre...

Page 217: ...4287A to show the list measurement display that you want to record Step 2 Press the Save Recall key on the instrument state block of the front panel to display the Save Recall softkey menu Step 3 Pres...

Page 218: ...data can be displayed with a formatted style in a spreadsheet application software Figure 10 5 shows the CSV data Table 10 1 displayed in Microsoft Excel Figure 10 5 Display the CSV format List Measur...

Page 219: ...ble of the 4287A on a storage device built in nonvolatile memory or floppy disk in the CSV format csv Step 1 Set the 4287A to show the setup table that you want to record Step 2 Click with the mouse 1...

Page 220: ...are Figure 10 7 shows the CSV data Table 10 2 displayed in Microsoft Excel Figure 10 7 Display the CSV format Setup Table Data in the spreadsheet Table 10 2 Setup Table Data in CSV format a part of th...

Page 221: ...format csv Step 1 Set the 4287A to show the BIN sorting setup display that you want to record Step 2 Click with the mouse 1 File in the setup display menu bar to display the pull down menu Step 3 Clic...

Page 222: ...the setup table data in CSV format Table 10 3 BIN Sorting Setup Table Data in CSV format a part of the Table 1 Table1 Condition1 Condition2 Condition3 Conditon4 RdcTest StimulusNo 2 2 0 0 10000 Param...

Page 223: ...mat 10 Storning and Retrieving 4287A Internal Information and File Management The CSV format data can be displayed with a formatted style in a spreadsheet application software Figure 10 9 shows the CS...

Page 224: ...224 Chapter10 Storing and Retrieving 4287A Internal Information and File Management Saving the BIN Sorting Setup Table in CSV Format...

Page 225: ...nt Facilities 11 Setting and Using the Control and Management Facilities This chapter describes the methods for setting and using the control and management facilities for the 4287A functions not dire...

Page 226: ...GPIB ADDR key in the softkey menu to display the GPIB ADDRESS dialog box Figure 11 1 Figure 11 1 GPIB ADDRESS dialog box Step 3 Perform the following operations to enter the new GPIB address in the ad...

Page 227: ...ess can be set using whole numbers from 0 to 30 Step 4 Perform the following operations to complete or cancel the input of the GPIB address Function Operation Front panel Keyboard Mouse To accept the...

Page 228: ...ress on page 229 Specifying computer name on page 231 If you need detail network settings consult your network administrator and perform operation in the same way as the Windows 2000 PC Enabling disab...

Page 229: ...and Dial up connections window to enable the network connection function Step 6 Click the button 2 in Figure 11 2 in the upper right of the Network and Dial up Connections window Setting IP address Fo...

Page 230: ...Area Connection Properties dialog box Step 6 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box Figure 11 4 appears Click select Use the following IP address 1 in Figure 11 4 and then enter the IP ad...

Page 231: ...n 3 in Figure 11 3 Step 9 In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box click the Close button Step 10 Click the button 2 in Figure 11 2 in the upper right of the Network and Dial up Connections wind...

Page 232: ...ification dialog box Figure 11 7 appears Click the OK button Figure 11 7 Network Identification dialog box Step 7 In the Identification Changes dialog box click the OK button 2 in Figure 11 6 Step 8 I...

Page 233: ...key menu Step 3 Press the BEEP DONE key in the softkey menu to turn the completion beep ON or OFF the setting toggles with each press of the button NOTE Pressing the PLAY BEEP DONE key in the BEEPER M...

Page 234: ...n good BIN NOTE For how to perform the instruction press the key softkey in the softkey menu mentioned in the procedure see 13 Softkeys on page 87 Step 1 Press the System key on the front panel to dis...

Page 235: ...ey in the softkey menu to display the KEY LOCK MENU softkey menu Step 3 Press the KBD LOCK key in the softkey menu to switch the lock status of the front keys and keyboad between ON or OFF the setting...

Page 236: ...the KEY LOCK MENU softkey menu Step 3 Press the KBD LOCK key in the softkey menu The dialog box shown in Figure 11 9 appears Figure 11 9 Keyboard lock dialog box Step 4 Press the OK button in the dial...

Page 237: ...e following methods Use the front keys or the keyboard to press the MOUSE LOCK key in the softkey menu or perform the same operation in the menu bar 1 Press the Preset key on the front panel or use th...

Page 238: ...ure 11 10 Lock all dialog box Step 3 Press the OK button in the dialog box to simultaneously lock the front panel keys keyboard and mouse NOTE To turn the lock OFF after all the front keys keyboard an...

Page 239: ...e System key on the front panel to display the System softkey menu Step 2 Press the SERVICE MENU key in the softkey menu to display the SERVICE MENU softkey menu Step 3 Press the BACK LIGHT key to tur...

Page 240: ...information on the execution Also see Procedure to execute the user recovery function on page 247 Notes on executing system recovery Executing system recovery causes the following In addition to the W...

Page 241: ...keyboard to the 4287A Step 3 Insert the disk for the system recovery into the floppy disk drive of the 4287A Step 4 Press the standby switch of the 4287A to turn it on Step 5 When the screen as shown...

Page 242: ...Technologies System Utilities Recovery Backup Options Choose One of the following _________________________________________________________________ 1 Recover Factory Backup Image 2 Create User Backup...

Page 243: ...ant to cancel the factory recovery press here CAUTION Interrupting this process may leave the system in an unstable state Allow the software to complete the backup and recovery process This may take u...

Page 244: ...operation Step 1 Shut down the 4287A Step 2 Connect the keyboard to the 4287A Step 3 Insert the disk for the system recovery into the floppy disk drive of the 4287A Step 4 Press the standby switch of...

Page 245: ...r backup image press here Agilent Technologies System Utilities Recovery Backup Options Choose One of the following _________________________________________________________________ 1 Recover Factory...

Page 246: ...r backup image press here CAUTION Interrupting this process may leave the system in an unstable state Allow the software to complete the backup and recovery process This may take up to 20 minutes depe...

Page 247: ...hard disk is IZ202 or higher NOTE You need the keyboard for this operation Step 1 Shut down the 4287A Step 2 Connect the keyboard to the 4287A Step 3 Insert the disk for the system recovery into the...

Page 248: ...echnologies System Utilities Recovery Backup Options Choose One of the following _________________________________________________________________ 1 Recover Factory Backup Image 2 Create User Backup I...

Page 249: ...own below appears Press of the keyboard to start the user recovery If you want to cancel the user recovery press here CAUTION Interrupting this process may leave the system in an unstable state Allow...

Page 250: ...250 Chapter11 Setting and Using the Control and Management Facilities System Recovery...

Page 251: ...251 12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics 12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics...

Page 252: ...f 5 C to 40 C except as noted Supplemental performance characteristics are intended to provide helpful information for using certain non warranted performance parameters with the instrument These are...

Page 253: ...ibration is performed within 23 C 5 C Measurement is performed within 5 C of calibration temperature Range 1 MHz to 3 GHz Resolution 100 kHz Uncertainty 10 ppm 23 5 C 20 ppm 5 C to 40 C Range Cable le...

Page 254: ...GHz 2 dB 23 5 C 4 dB 5 C to 40 C Frequency 1 GHz 3 dB 23 5 C 5 dB 5 C to 40 C Cable length 2 m when Option 002 is used Power Add 1 dB to the uncertainty at 1 m cable length 1 It is possible to set mo...

Page 255: ...Uncertainty Output Impedance 50 nominal Temperature 23 5 C Accuracy specified plane 7 mm connector of 3 5 mm to 7 mm adapter connected to 3 5 mm terminal of test heads When OPEN SHORT LOAD calibration...

Page 256: ...5 C from the calibration temperature Measurement accuracy applies when the calibration is performed at 23 C 5 C When the calibration is performed beyond 23 C 5 C the measurement accuracy decreases to...

Page 257: ...the calibration is performed at 23 C 5 C When the calibration is performed beyond 23 C 5 C the measurement accuracy decreases to half that described Oscillator level 33 dBm Averaging factor 8 20 0 5 F...

Page 258: ...r may exceed the specifications described here due to the 4287A s spurious characteristics 109 7 MHz 153 6 MHz 177 2 MHz 256 0 MHz 329 1 MHz 460 8 MHz 768 0 MHz Examples of Calculated Impedance Measur...

Page 259: ...ons and Supplemental Performance Characteristics Basic Measurement Characteristics 12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics Figure 12 2 Oscillator Level 33 dBm Averaging Factor 7...

Page 260: ...260 Chapter12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics Basic Measurement Characteristics Figure 12 3 Oscillator Level 33 dBm Temperature Deviation 5 C...

Page 261: ...formance Characteristics Basic Measurement Characteristics 12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics Timing chart and measurement time SPC Timing Chart of Handler Interface Signal...

Page 262: ...n handler interface timings The table excludes such special cases thus you can sometimes see timing over the max value data shown in the table If you make a handshake using the READY_FOR_TRIGGER signa...

Page 263: ...unicates with external devices you will see longer timing results than those on the table 3 In the case of using a bus trigger in the GPIB system instead of the handler interface you should measure th...

Page 264: ...Chapter12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics Basic Measurement Characteristics Details of Measurement Time T4 Typical Figure 12 5 Measurement Time T4 for Single Point Measurem...

Page 265: ...65 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics Basic Measurement Characteristics 12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics Figure 12 6 Measurement Time T4 at List...

Page 266: ...6 9 ms 6 1 For example this can be a level change from 15 dBm to 10 dBm 2 For example this can be a level change from 20 dBm to 15 dBm 3 To set this use the TRIG DEL command 4 To set this use the TRI...

Page 267: ...ditions Tm 6 9 3 9 10 8 ms averaging factor 2 The measurement time would be 0 3 0 0 0 10 8 13 8 ms based on these conditions List measurement Typical This section provides an example of measurement ti...

Page 268: ...0 8E9 0 1E9 1E9 1 4 ms The averaging factor is 2 for the point This determines Tm as follows Tm 6 9 3 9 10 8 ms Ts and Tm at point 2 Between point 1 and point 2 the test signal changes in frequency f...

Page 269: ...Time for Setup Change by GPIB Typical Conditions Host computer HP9000 Series Model 715 Display OFF Measurement mode List measurement Measurement parameters Ls and Q Evaluation method Average value of...

Page 270: ...ey menu or enter the electrical length for the user s test fixture OPEN SHORT Compensation When a device is connected to a terminal that is extended from the calibration reference plane make OPEN and...

Page 271: ...Type Size Color LCD 8 4 inch Resolution 640 dots 480 lines Number of Measurement points 32 points for each table maximum Number of tables 8 tables Uncertainty of monitor value SPC A Uncertainty of os...

Page 272: ...type Negative logic Opto isolated Open collector output Output signal BIN sort result BIN 1 to BIN 13 OUT_OF_GOOD_BINS DC resistance pass fail DCR_OUT_OF_RANGE Overload OVLD Alarm ALARM End of analog...

Page 273: ...col TCP IP Functions Telnet FTP Connector type 3 5 mm female connector can be converted to 7 mm connector using the 3 5 mm to 7 mm adapter Frequency 10 MHz 10 ppm SPC Level 0 dBm SPC Input impedance 5...

Page 274: ...Chapter12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics Measurement Support Functions Figure 12 8 Definition of Pulse Width Tp NOTE An USB and a parallel printer inteaface are not suppor...

Page 275: ...emperature 5 C to 40 C Humidity at wet bulb temperature 29 C without condensation Flexible disk drive non operating condition 20 to 80 RH Flexible disk drive operating condition 15 to 90 RH Altitude 0...

Page 276: ...e measurement accuracy will be within specifications over the full immunity test frequency range of 27 to 1000 MHz except when the analyzer frequency is identical to the transmitted interference signa...

Page 277: ...te Product Category With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I this product is classed as a Monitoring and Control instrumentation product Do not dispose in domestic household...

Page 278: ...ecifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics General Characteristics Figure 12 9 Main Unit Dimensions front view in millimeters typical Figure 12 10 Main Unit Dimensions rear view in mill...

Page 279: ...tal Performance Characteristics General Characteristics 12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics Figure 12 11 Main Unit Dimensions side view in millimeters typical Figure 12 12 T...

Page 280: ...amming Manual 1 1 04287 180x0 Sample Program Disk 3 5 inch floppy disk 1 1 Option 004 16197 29001 Short device 0 6 0 3 mm 2 16191 29005 Short device 1 0 0 5 mm 2 16191 29006 Short device 1 6 0 8 mm 2...

Page 281: ...cteristics Furnished devices DC resistance Short device 0 6 0 3 mm part number 16197 29001 1 0 0 5 mm part number 16191 29005 1 6 0 8 mm part number 16191 29006 2 0 1 25 mm part number 16191 29007 3 2...

Page 282: ...282 Chapter12 Specifications and Supplemental Performance Characteristics Option 004 Working Standard Set Characteristics...

Page 283: ...required to adapt this manual to versions or configurations of the 4287A manufactured earlier than the current printing date of this manual The information in this manual applies directly to 4287A un...

Page 284: ...ate Figure A 1 The first five characters are the serial prefix and the last five digits are the suffix Figure A 1 Example of Serial Number Plate Table A 1 Manual Changes by Serial Number Serial Number...

Page 285: ...stem recovery Performing system recovery causes the following The following settings of the 4287A are initialized Network settings GPIB settings Printer settings If the firmware has been updated after...

Page 286: ...d to start the system recovery If you want to quit the system recovery press to start up the 4287A as usual SYSTEM RECOVERY This process will recover the system drive C of this instrument to the facto...

Page 287: ...he 4287A network addresses IP address Gateway address Sub Net Mask can be checked and edited by the following procedure IP Internet Protocol NOTE For how to perform the instruction press the key softk...

Page 288: ...e clock by using only the keys on the front panel i e without using a keyboard or mouse 1 Displaying the Setting Date and Time dialog box Deleting the character to the left of the cursor Press Back Sp...

Page 289: ...box to the Time Zone box Step 2 Press the key or key on the front panel the required number of times to select the time zone Step 3 Press the key on the front panel once If an area where daylight savi...

Page 290: ...to enter the year NOTE When a mouse is used click the down arrow to the right of the Date box to display the date setting calendar Figure A 4 Then click the appropriate date on the calendar to comple...

Page 291: ...t and valid before you started to make the new setting will remain in effect 6 Turning the date and time display On or Off The set date and time can be displayed in the date time display area in the l...

Page 292: ...e as the right number 1CN Handle Kit same as the right number 1CM Rack Mount Kit same as the right number 1CP Rack Mount Handle Kit ABA Add Manual set English 6 7 ABA Select Manual set English ABJ Add...

Page 293: ...tion system the keyboard comes as one of standard accessories In the new option system it will be attached only when you choose option 810 5 In the previous option system the mouse comes as one of sta...

Page 294: ...294 AppendixA Manual Changes Manual Changes...

Page 295: ...apter Title 3 Chapter Title B Differences from Agilent 4286A B Differences from Agilent 4286A This appendix contains information about the differences between the Agilent 4286A RF LCR Meter and the Ag...

Page 296: ...bration can be set for the entire frequency range for the 4287A the reference value for LOAD calibration can be set for each of the list sweep frequency points For the 4286A only two parameters of Ls...

Page 297: ...4287A the maximum rated voltage output is 24 V for both signals For the 4287A the READY_FOR_TRIG signal not output on the 4286A is output CAUTION For the 4287A handler I F function refer to Chapter 12...

Page 298: ...voltage and or current is set Refer to the specification Basic accuracy 1 1 Range of Z measurement 200 m to 3 k at 1 MHz accuracy 10 200 m to 3 k at 1 MHz accuracy 10 Test head 1 m added standard 1 m...

Page 299: ...g Supported Not supported GPIB GPIB I F equipped ASCII binary data GPIB I F equipped ASCII binary data Measurement parameters 4 orthogonal coordinate parameters 2 orthogonal coordinate parameters Tabl...

Page 300: ...are Display 8 4 color 7 monochrome Dimensions of body 426 W x 234 H x 426 D mm 426 W x 234 H x 537 D mm Weight of body 20 kg 28 kg Dimensions of test head 90 W x 24 D x 55 H mm excluding protrusions 1...

Page 301: ...s display Select Ls D Select Ls Rs Select Lp Q Select Lp D Select Lp G Select Lp Rp Select Cs Q Select Cs D Select Cs Rs Select Cp Q Select Cp D Select Cp G Select Cp Rp Select R X Select Z Theta deg...

Page 302: ...PEN Run COMPEN OPEN Run COMPEN SHORT Run COMPEN LOAD For the 4287A LOAD compensation is not available calibration should be used for this purpose Select COMPEN POINT FIXED Interpolation Mode Because t...

Page 303: ...y Ls Rs can be set for the equivalent circuit whereas for the 4287A either Ls Q or Cp D can also be selected for the equivalent circuit Input MODIFY LOAD Rs Change and Run STD DONE The 4287A is not pr...

Page 304: ...Limit of EDIT SEC LIMIT Secondary Parameter BIN SORT MENU BIN SORT ON OFF Comparator ON OFF The concept of the comparator function for the 4287A is completely different from that for the 4286A Select...

Page 305: ...to V Set the measure to I Set the measure to dBm Contact Check Rdc Meas Run Rdc Measurement ON OFF Perform Rdc Pass Fail Decision ON OFF Input Upper Limit of Rdc Pass Fail Decision Input Lower Limit o...

Page 306: ...not support output to a plotter Copy Abort Copy Abort Copy Time Display Time of Copy ON OFF LIST VALUES Display Measurement Points and Measured Values OPERATING PARAMETERS Display All Measurement Sett...

Page 307: ...DATA DATA Saved Contents of SAVE DATA TRACE Save Data Graphically Saved in HPGL form for the 4286A or BMP form for the 4287A RECALL File Read Contents of File FILE UTILITIES PURGE FILE For the 4287A...

Page 308: ...7A Local SYSTEM CONTROLLER ADDRESSABLE ONLY The 4287A is always in addressable only mode SET ADDRESS Set GPIB Address of Body Set GPIB Address of Plotter Set GPIB Address of Printer Set Address of Con...

Page 309: ...lay Settings Measurement Throughput C Improvement of Measurement Throughput by Screen Display Settings This appendix describes a few ways to improve the throughput of measurement with the 4287A by adj...

Page 310: ...single point measurement display requires a longer time for redrawing images than does the list measurement display because of the wider area used to display the measurement Use of the list measureme...

Page 311: ...pter Title 5 Chapter Title When Measurement Abnormalities Occur D Table of Operations When Measurement Errors Occur This appendix list the operations when errors overload error detected outside Rdc li...

Page 312: ...o 4 Measurement signal level monitor Rdc Overload 2 9 9E37 9 9E37 Measurement value 3 14 1 9 9E37 14 OVLD Rdc limit deviation Measurement value 4 Measurement value 4 Measurement value 5 indicated by r...

Page 313: ...t Results and Internal Data on a Printer E Printing Out Measurement Results and Internal Data on a Printer This chapter explains how to print out the measurement and setup screens or other data on a p...

Page 314: ...n is not supported at present This section explains function for the older version of 4287A specified with the serial numbers as below and is not applicable for the newer version Table E 1 Compatible...

Page 315: ...lts and Internal Data on a Printer Printer Support The printers that can be connected to the printer parallel port on the rear panel of the 4287A are shown in Table E 2 Table E 2 Compatible printers a...

Page 316: ...isplay the PRINT MENU softkey menu Step 4 Turn the rotary knob on the front panel to move the cursor in the softkey menu to CONTENT Then press to select the content to be printed each press switches t...

Page 317: ...splay the Available Printers dialog box for selecting the printer Figure E 1 Figure E 1 Available Printers dialog box for selecting printer NOTE If the printer to be used is already selected in the Av...

Page 318: ...the 4287A Step 2 Check that paper is properly loaded in the printer Step 3 Check that the printer is turned ON Step 4 Turn the rotary knob on the front panel to move the cursor in the softkey menu to...

Page 319: ...Title F Error Messages The Agilent 4287A provides error messages to indicate its operating status This appendix describes the error messages of the 4287A in alphabetical order To search error messages...

Page 320: ...4287A is at fault and needs repair Contact the Agilent Technologies sales office or the company you purchased this instrument NOTE This is a special error that occurs at the startup of the 4287A The e...

Page 321: ...command which obtains the data for calculating the compensation coefficients was executed Turn on the calibration 62 Can t execute data examination The data for statistical analysis has been acquired...

Page 322: ...t is defined in IEEE488 2 11 5 1 1 5 123 Exponent too large The absolute value of the exponent exceeds 32 000 Refer to IEEE488 2 7 7 2 4 1 178 Expression data not allowed An equation data element was...

Page 323: ...is invalid Refer to IEEE488 2 7 7 7 2 For example parentheses are not paired or a character violates the standard 106 Invalid File Name When executing the save recall file command a file name string w...

Page 324: ...data including numeric data without a decimal point causes an error A numeric value error other than 121 to 129 occurred 128 Numeric data not allowed A numeric value data element that did not violate...

Page 325: ...s code simply indicates the occurrence of a query error that is defined in IEEE488 2 11 5 1 1 7 and 6 3 410 Query INTERRPUTED Status that causes an INTERRUPTED query error Refer to IEEE488 1 6 3 2 3 T...

Page 326: ...o a numeric value element to which no suffix can be added 134 Suffix too long The suffix contains the notation of 12 characters or more Refer to IEEE488 2 7 7 3 4 102 Syntax error There is a command o...

Page 327: ...ssages Undefined header 1 Chapter Title 2 Chapter Title F Error Messages 5 Chapter Title U 113 Undefined header A header not defined for the 4287A was received For example XYZ which is not defined for...

Page 328: ...328 AppendixF Error Messages Undefined header...

Page 329: ...329 G Information on Maintenance G Information on Maintenance This appendix explains the measures you should take to maintain the Agilent 4287A...

Page 330: ...ther than ethanol and isopropyl alcohol to wet the cleaning cloth Maintenance of Connectors Ports A 3 5 mm connector 7 mm connector when the conversion adapter is connected is used for the test head o...

Page 331: ...outer part of the 7 mm connector clockwise viewed from above to completely expose the connector sleeve Step 2 Pull up the handle of the collet replacement cool Figure A below and while keeping pulling...

Page 332: ...connector Step 1 Insert the collet into the center conductor of the connector Step 2 Push the collet slowly as far as it will go Cleaning a Display Other than an LCD To remove stains on parts other th...

Page 333: ...please include the test head with 1 m cable the calibration kit if Option 001 is not specified the test fixture stand if Option 002 is not specified and the 3 5 mm to 7 mm conversion adapter if Optio...

Page 334: ...334 AppendixG Information on Maintenance Cautions Applicable to Requesting Repair Replacement Regular Calibration etc...

Page 335: ...ers 160 Admittance phase radian BIN sort measurement parameter 179 Selection of Measurement Parameters 160 ALL 185 Alt key function 77 Altitude General Characteristics 275 Operation environment 20 Arr...

Page 336: ...alibration kit setup display Function 82 Names and Functions of Display Areas 93 Calibration kit setup tab Names and Functions of Display Areas 93 Calibration kit Setup Table Saving in CSV Format 219...

Page 337: ...33 at Test head coaxial terminal 126 137 DC resistance Rdc calibration data 122 132 136 compensation data 128 measurement precautions 47 Setting the limit 151 DC resistance Rdc measurement Offset canc...

Page 338: ...on DC resistance Rdc measurement 270 Error message List 320 exclusive remedies 5 Ext equipment status display 87 Ext Ref In 80 Ext Trig 79 Extension bmp 216 csv 217 219 221 sta 214 External monitor ou...

Page 339: ...g and editing 287 K KBD LOCK 236 Key Operation Overview 99 Keyboard contents 18 280 How to connect 29 locking 236 keyboard port 81 KYBD 81 L Label Names and Functions of Display Areas 89 LAN How to co...

Page 340: ...asurement point number 193 Concept of BIN sort setting 175 Names and Functions of Display Areas 85 89 92 93 95 Measurement point setup display Function 82 How to bring up 103 Names and Functions of Di...

Page 341: ...e setup unit 111 setting resolution 112 Source characteristics 253 Oscillator level setup unit Names and Functions of Display Areas 92 Oscillator level power Names and Functions of Display Areas 86 Ou...

Page 342: ...on 40 Relative humidity Operation environment 20 Reserved ports 81 Rotary knob function 75 Rp BIN sort measurement parameter 179 Selection of Measurement Parameters 160 Rs BIN sort measurement paramet...

Page 343: ...ion to the 4287A 32 contents 18 280 Test Head 77 contents 18 280 Dimensions 279 How to connect 31 Test Head Extension Cable contents 19 280 TEST HEAD INTERFACE 77 Test Head Interface 77 Test Ports Mai...

Page 344: ...splay Areas 90 VGA connector 80 Vibration General Characteristics 275 VIDEO 80 View Setup display menu 91 V mon Selection of Display Parameters 162 W Warm up time General Characteristics 275 warning b...