Keysight M1970 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Keysight M1970 Series Harmonic Mixer This manual provides documentation for use with X Series Signal Analyzers Option EXM User s Guide...

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Page 3: ...ipping charges to return the product to Buyer For products returned to Keysight Technologies from another country Buyer shall pay all shipping charges duties and taxes Where to Find the Latest Informa...

Page 4: ...low condensation The table below shows the general environmental requirements for this instrument Environmental condition Requirement Temperature Operating condition 0 C to 55 C Storage condition 40...

Page 5: ...tromagnetic Compatibility The product complies to the EMC Directive by assessment according to the IEC EN61326 1 EMC standard In order to preserve the EMC performance of the product any cable which be...

Page 6: ...lass A product This symbol indicates the time period during which no hazardous or toxic substance elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use Forty years is the expected useful life...

Page 7: ...nitoring and Control Instrument product The affixed product label is as shown below Do not dispose in domestic household waste To return this unwanted instrument contact your nearest Keysight Service...

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Page 9: ...ort 7 1 Overview Description 16 Initial Inspection 17 Shipping problems 17 Mixers Covered by This Guide 18 Serial numbers 18 Instrument Options 19 Spectrum Analyzer Retrofit Requirements 20 N9030A sig...

Page 10: ...screen 30 Signal ID 32 Using the M1970 Series Mixers with the N9040B Signal Analyzer Option EXM 33 Equipment setup 33 Operation 35 Amplitude calibration 37 LO adjustment 37 Viewing the external mixer...

Page 11: ...ysight M1970 Series User s Guide 11 List of Figures Figure 1 1 Mixer overview 18 Figure 2 1 External mixer setup screen 31 Figure 2 2 External mixer setup screen 38 Figure 4 1 M1970 Series dimensions...

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Page 13: ...signal analyzers Option EXM 26 Table 2 2 Operation of M1970 Series mixers and N9030A N9020A and N9010A signal analyzers Option EXM 27 Table 2 3 Equipment setup for M1970 Series mixers and the N9040B...

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Page 15: ...ser s Guide 15 1 Overview Description 16 Initial Inspection 17 Mixers Covered by This Guide 18 Instrument Options 19 Spectrum Analyzer Retrofit Requirements 20 This chapter provides an overview of the...

Page 16: ...res of the mixer will automatically transfer the conversion loss data from the mixer memory to the signal analyzer through the USB plug and play feature It will also auto detect the mixer model and se...

Page 17: ...Technologies use the original or comparable shipping materials See Returning an M1970 Series Mixer for Service on page 45 Table 1 1 Standard shipped items Item Description User s Guide Provides instr...

Page 18: ...Option 002 50 to 80 GHz waveguide harmonic mixer M1970E 60 to 90 GHz waveguide harmonic mixer M1970W 75 to 110 GHz waveguide harmonic mixer Serial numbers A serial number label is attached to your mi...

Page 19: ...g options are available Table 1 2 Instrument options Option number Description M1970V E W 101 Cable SMA 1 meter for LO IF connection M1970V E W 102 Cable SMA 3 meter for LO IF connection M1970V E W 20...

Page 20: ...he hardware and licensing To retrofit Option EXM Table 1 3 Option EXM retrofit for N9030A N9030A frequency option Serial number prefix MY US SG5138 MY US SG5138 550 544 or 543 N9030AK EXM N9030AK EXM...

Page 21: ...hardware compliant since option EXM is standard on all instruments NOTE The N9020A software revision must be A 14 03 or later Table 1 5 Option EXM retrofit for N9010A N9010A frequency option Upgrade...

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Page 23: ...ng Precautions 24 Using the M1970 Series Mixers with the N9030A N9020A and N9010A Signal Analyzers Option EXM 26 Using the M1970 Series Mixers with the N9040B Signal Analyzer Option EXM 33 This chapte...

Page 24: ...t not exceed 20 dBm Always use a high quality low loss SMA cable since this will allow the longest cable length and prevent damage to the mixer SMA female connector Electrostatic discharge When instal...

Page 25: ...Option 301 provides a jackstand that allows a stable support and height adjustment Avoiding waveguide flange damage Install the waveguide flange cap whenever the mixer is not connected to a device und...

Page 26: ...A connection a Connect an SMA cable from the mixer to the spectrum analyzer EXT MIXER front panel SMA The torque for the SMA cables and adapters should not exceed 8 in lbs The LO IF connection between...

Page 27: ...2 1 Equipment setup continued for M1970 Series mixers and N9030A N9020A and N9010A signal analyzers Option EXM continued Step Action Notes EXT MIXER SMA cable LO IF USB cable Signal input to waveguide...

Page 28: ...Input Output External Mixer Signal ID to On Signal ID Mode Image Suppress This enables you to identify true signals from images and harmonics Refer to the following graphic Table 2 2 Operation of M197...

Page 29: ...ing the number of sweep points may improve the effectiveness of image suppressing a Press Sweep Control Points enter the number and press Enter Table 2 2 Operation of M1970 Series mixers and N9030A N9...

Page 30: ...ectrum analyzer temperature sensors are monitored by the alignment algorithm If the Alignment is set to OFF the LO Alignment will not be performed based on time and temperature and it will be necessar...

Page 31: ...Operation 2 Keysight M1970 Series User s Guide 31 Figure 2 1 External mixer setup screen...

Page 32: ...irst sweep is placed in Trace 1 and the data from the second LO frequency shifted by 2 IF N sweep is placed in Trace 2 Signal responses of Trace 1 and Trace 2 that have the same horizontal position ar...

Page 33: ...ct an SMA cable from the mixer to the spectrum analyzer EXT MIXER front panel SMA The torque for the SMA cables and adapters should not exceed 8 in lbs The LO IF connection between the mixer and the s...

Page 34: ...ring the alignment the yellow Busy LED turns on Once the alignment completes the mixer is ready to make calibrated measurements since the conversion loss values stored in the mixer are automatically l...

Page 35: ...tap Center Frequency or a Start and Stop frequency and enter a value Multiple responses may appear on screen Most of these responses are images or multiples of the mixing process and not true signals...

Page 36: ...ing the number of sweep points mayimprovethe effectiveness of image suppressing a Press the Sweep hardkey and tap Sweep Config Tap Points twice and enter 30001 Table 2 4 Operation of M1970 Series mixe...

Page 37: ...ensors are monitored by the alignment algorithm If the Alignment is set to OFF the LO Alignment will not be performed based on time and temperature and it will be necessary for the user to determine w...

Page 38: ...2 Operation 38 Keysight M1970 Series User s Guide Figure 2 2 External mixer setup screen...

Page 39: ...irst sweep is placed in Trace 1 and the data from the second LO frequency shifted by 2 IF N sweep is placed in Trace 2 Signal responses of Trace 1 and Trace 2 that have the same horizontal position ar...

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Page 41: ...43 Maintenance 44 Returning an M1970 Series Mixer for Service 45 This chapter guides you on how to troubleshoot and maintain the M1970 Series harmonic mixer CAUTION The M1970 Series mixers are not fi...

Page 42: ...loss cable length is too long Replace the SMA cable with one that is 3 meters Faulty mixer The signal analyzer LO output is faulty To test the LO output remove the SMA cable from the Ext Mixer connec...

Page 43: ...llowing is a list of error messages that may appear on the signal analyzer screen Table 3 2 Error messages Error message Possible cause troubleshooting process LO Alignment Failure The LO power is too...

Page 44: ...andling that could damage the SMA and USB connectors Do not remove the foam installed in the open end of the waveguide The foam prevents small objects from entering the waveguide Replaceable parts Tab...

Page 45: ...ce or repair Include a complete description of the service requested or of the failure and a description of any failed test and any error message Remove and retain the front handles and all rack mount...

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Page 47: ...rovides the specifications of the M1970 Series Harmonic Mixer NOTE Specifications describe warranted performance over the temperature range of 0 to 55 C after one hour of continuous operation unless o...

Page 48: ...equirements 5 V nominal 500 mA maximum Maximum CW RF input level 20 dBm 100 mW Maximum RF peak pulse power 24 dBm with 1 ms pulse avg power 20 dBm Maximum LO power 20 dBm IF bandwidth a 200 MHz to 500...

Page 49: ...ing of the signal analyzer d Conversion loss values shown include the effect of an internal IF amplifier e Calibration accuracy is the difference between the conversion loss factors measured and progr...

Page 50: ...istics Model Flange Weight Height Width Length M1970V 001 UG 385 U WR 15 0 70 kg 1 54 lbs 45 0 mm 1 7 in 81 3 mm 3 2 in 161 5 mm 6 4 in M1970V 002 UG 385 U WR 15 0 70 kg 1 54 lbs 45 0 mm 1 7 in 81 3 m...

Page 51: ...e the summarized environmental specifications for these products See Environmental Conditions on page 4 for more details on the temperature humidity and altitude conditions Table 4 3 Environmental spe...

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Page 53: ...is subject to change without notice Always refer to the Keysight website for the latest revision Keysight Technologies 2011 2017 Edition 4 August 11 2017 Printed in Malaysia M1970 90001 M1970 90001 w...