Chapter 1: General Information
Recommended test equipment
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Recommended test equipment
The following table is a list of the test equipment required to test performance, calibrate and
adjust, and troubleshoot this instrument. The table indicates the critical specification of the test
equipment and for which procedure the equipment is necessary. Equipment other than the
recommended model may be used if it satisfies the critical specification listed in the table.
Recommended Test Equipment
Equipment Required Critical Specifications Recommended Model Use
Digital Multimeter DC voltage measurement accuracy better than
±0.1% of reading
Agilent 34401A or Agilent
3458A
P
Microwave CW
Generator
Maximum Frequency
≥ 6 GHz
Power range: -20 dBm to +16 dBm into 50
Ω
Output resistance = 50 Ω
10 MHz Reference Signal Output
Agilent E8247C with
Opt 520 or Agilent 82712B
with Opt 1E5 or Agilent
8665B with Opt 004
P
Power Splitter 2 Resistor Power Splitter
Max Frequency
≥ 18 GHz
Agilent 11667B P
Power Meter Agilent E-series power sensor compatibility Agilent E4418B or E4419B P
Power Sensor Maximum Frequency
≥ 6 GHz
Power range: -24 dBm to +16 dBm
Agilent E4413A P
Microwave Cable
Assembly
50
Ω characteristic impedance
3.5 mm (m) or SMA (m) connectors
Max Frequency
≥ 18 GHz
Agilent 8120-4948 or
Agilent 11500E or
Gore EKD01D010480
P
Cable Assembly
(2 required)
50
Ω characteristic impedance
BNC (m) connectors
Agilent 8120-1840 P
Adapter BNC Tee (m)(f)(f) Agilent 1250-0781 P
Adapter BNC (f) to dual banana Agilent 1251-2277 P
Adapter 3.5 mm (f) to Precision BNC Agilent 54855-67604 P
Shorting Cap BNC (m) Agilent 1250-0929 A
Cable Assembly
(Cal Cable for 54853A
and 54854A)
50
Ω characteristic impedance
BNC (m) connectors
<= 12 Inch Length
Agilent 8120-1838
or Agilent 10502A
A
Cable Assembly
(Cal Cable for 54855A)
NO Substitute Agilent 54855-61620 A
10 MHz Signal Source Frequency accuracy better than 0.4 ppm Agilent 53131A with
Opt. 010 *
or Agilent 5071A or
Symmetricom 58503B **
A
* Requires time base calibration once every 6 months
** Requires link to GPS
Alternate Power Splitter/Power Sensor Equipment - List 1
Equipment Required Critical Specifications Recommended Model Use
Power Splitter 2 Resistor Power Splitter
Max Frequency
≥ 18 GHz
Agilent 11667A P
Power Sensor Maximum Frequency
≥ 6 GHz
Power range: -24 dBm to +16 dBm
Agilent E4412A P
Adapters 3.5 mm (f) to Precision BNC
Type N (m) to 3.5 mm (f)
Type N (m) to 3.5 mm (m)
Agilent 54855-67604
Agilent 1250-1744
Agilent 1250-1743
P
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