User ManualTable of ContentsContents11Index135What You’ll Find in This Manual…3HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set3Safety and Regulatory Information7Safety Earth Ground8Before Applying Power8Getting Started17Test Set Description18HP 8517B Test Set Options20Verifying Test Set Operation21Maintaining Measurement Accuracy22Instruments Supported by This Manual23Instrument Firmware Compatibility24Service and Support Options Available25Accessories26Accessories Available26Recommended Test Equipment28Operating and Safety Precautions29Operating Precautions29Safety Precautions29Installation31Initial Inspection32Operating Environment32Storing the Test Set32Accessories Supplied32Installing the Test Set Into a System Rack34Installing the Test Set on a Bench34Configuring the Test Set in a System35Connecting the System Cables36Replacing O-Rings in Anti-Rotation Clamps36Packaging the Test Set37Operating the HP 8517B Test Set39Multiple Test-Set Connections43Initialization at Power-Up43Selecting a Test Set43Measurement Calibration46Measuring High-Power Devices with Option 00447Changing Signal Path States After System Calibration48Changing the Test Port Attenuators48Storing Trace Memories49Viewing Normalized Parameters49Making Operational Checks51Performance Verification52Using Anti-Rotation Clamps53Attach the first clamp53Positioning the thumb-screw54Positioning the connector55Aligning the thumb-screw56Attaching the second clamp56Specifications58Troubleshooting the Test Set61Theory of Operation62The RF Source Power62The Reference Signal Path63The Test Signal Path63The S11 and S21 Measurements63The Sampler Control Switching63The LO Signal Control64Troubleshooting Sequence65Equipment Needed But Not Supplied66Troubleshooting Procedures67HP-IB Address Switch68Fuse Location69If the Self-Test Fails to Run Properly70Using the Service Adapter72Service Adapter Conclusions73Unratioed Power Test74Isolating Signal Path Problems74Testing Signal Paths 1-474Testing Paths 5 and 676Sample Diagnostics83HP 8517B Test Set Replacement Procedures85Assembly Replacement Procedures89Initial Precautions89Switch/Splitter Replacement89A18 Switch/Splitter Assembly89Frequency Converter Replacement89A14, A10 to A13 Frequency Converter Assembly89Regulator Board Replacement90A15 Regulator Board Assembly90Filter Capacitor Replacement90C1 to C4 Filter Capacitors90Test Port Connector Replacement912.4 mm Test Port Connectors91Fan Assembly Replacement92B1 Fan Assembly92Power Transformer Replacement92T1 Power Transformer92O-Ring Replacement94Anti-Rotation Clamp O-Ring Replacement94Front Panel and Interface Board Replacement94A1 Front Panel and Interface Board Assembly94Bias Tees Replacement95A7 and A9 Bias Tees95Test Port Coupler Replacement95A6 and A8 Test Port Couplers95Test Port Attenuator Replacement95A16 or A17 Port Attenuators95Input Amplifier Replacement96A22 Input Amplifier Assembly96Buffer Amplifier Replacement96A23 to A26 Buffer Amplifiers96Post Regulator Board Replacement97A27 Post Regulator Board Assembly97HP 8517B Replaceable Parts99Rebuilt-Exchange Assemblies99Replaceable Parts List99Ordering Information100To Order Parts . . . . Fast!100Notice2Restricted Rights Legend2Warranty4Certification4Warranty4Assistance5Service and Support6Typeface Conventions9Size: 2.13 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual