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agilent N4000A, n4001a, n4002a sns series noise sources 10 mhz to 26.5 ghz product overview advances in noise figure accuracy N4000A used for low noise figure devices or devices sensitive to mismatch in the 10 mhz to 18 ghz range n4001a used for general purpose measurements in the 10 mhz to 18 ghz range n4002a used for measurements in the 10 mhz to 26.5 ghz range
2 the agilent sns series of noise sources work in conjunction with the agilent nfa series of noise figure analyzers and esa e-series spectrum analyzers with noise figure personality. to simplify measurement set-up and improve accuracy these noise sources automatically download electronically stored calibration data to the compatible agilent noise figure measuring analyzers. the noise sources also have the capability to automatically measure their own temperature so that compensation can be applied to the calibration data. these capabilities increase the overall reliability and accuracy of noise figure measurements. sns series key features and benefits ? automatic download of enr data to the analyzer speeds overall setup time ? electronic storage of excess noise ratio (enr) calibration data decreases the opportunity for user error. ? temperature sensing improves measurement accuracy, leading to tighter specification of device performance. the N4000A and n4001a, which cover the 10 mhz to 18 ghz frequency range, come with an apc 3.5 (m) connector as standard, and offer the option of a type-n (m) connector. the n4002a, which covers the frequency range 10 mhz to 26.5 ghz, has an apc 3.5 (m) connector as standard. noise sources designed to meet specific needs automatically downloaded enr data table in the nfa series of noise figure analyzers and esa e-series spectrum analyzers with noise figure capability
3 N4000A for low noise figure or mismatch sensitive devices up to 18 ghz n4001a for general purpose measurements from 10 mhz to 18 ghz n4002a for measurements up to 26.5 ghz the N4000A is designed to accurately measure devices with low noise figure, or devices whose gain is especially sensitive to small changes in source impedance. this includes most gaas fets. the N4000A maintains the same impedance whether turned on or off. by maintaining the same impedance at the input to the device under test (dut) gain changes are reduced. these gain changes can often masquerade as dut noise and cause noise figure measurement errors. the enr of this noise source is nominally 6 db from 10 mhz to 18 ghz. duts with noise figures up to 20 db can be accurately and reliably measured with this device. the N4000A noise source has a choice of connectors, with an apc 3.5 (m) as standard. the n4001a noise source is ideal for general purpose use with a low reflection coefficient and a nominal enr of 15 db from 10 mhz to 18 ghz. duts with noise figures up to 30 db can be measured accurately and reliably with this device. the n4001a has a selection of connectors, with an apc 3.5 (m) as standard. the n4002a noise source was designed to measure dut noise figures reliably and accurately up to 30 db from 10 mhz up to 26.5 ghz accurately and reliably. this noise source comes with an apc 3.5 connector as standard.
4 the output of a noise source, usually given in terms of excess noise ratio (enr), must be known in order to make accurate noise figure measurements. any uncertainty in the enr transfers into uncertainty of the measured noise figure, db for db. agilent provides accurate enr calibration data with each noise source. enr uncertainty and reflection coefficients at each frequency point are provided as well. the following is an example of calibration data for an n4001a noise source: # enr data file # created by n8975a nfa series noise figure analyzer # serial number gb40390000 firmware revision a.01.01 # 13:37:07 mar 28, 2001 # format is: frequency (hz), enr (db), enr unc (db), # on refl.mag (lin), on refl.phase (deg), # off refl.mag (lin), off refl.phase (deg) , # on refl.mag unc (lin), on refl.phase unc (deg), # off refl.mag unc (lin), off refl.phase unc (deg) [filetype enr] [version 1.1] [serialnumber us41240152] [model n4001a] [option 001] [caldate 20000727] [calduedate 20010727] [placeofcal epsgq] [trackingnum 10] [temperature 296.5k] [humidity 65%] [current 36272] 10000000, 15.281, 0.193, 0.0450, -136.0, 0.0450, -136.0, 0.0030, -6.0, 0.0070, +6.0, 100000000, 15.291, 0.190, 0.0358, +168.0, 0.0358, +168.0, 0.0040, +4.6, 0.0050, -4.6, 1000000000, 15.118, 0.151, 0.0398, +39.6, 0.0398, +39.6, 0.0100, +4.5, 0.0067, +1.5, 2000000000, 14.999, 0.168, 0.0377, 0.168, 0.0377, -85.7, 0.0056, +0.9, 0.0086, +1.9, 3000000000, 14.879, 0.172, 0.0267, +150.6, 0.0267, +150.6, 0.0080, -9.2, 0.0090, -1.2, 4000000000, 14.795, 0.173, 0.0130, -18.1, 0.0130, -18.1, 0.0013, +16.0, 0.0063, +10.0, 5000000000, 14.818, 0.179, 0.0359, +169.5, 0.0359, +169.5, 0.0024, -9.3, 0.0035, -0.3, 6000000000, 14.846, 0.181, 0.0556, +63.7, 0.0556, +63.7, 0.0041, +10.3, 0.0067, -4.3, 7000000000, 14.895, 0.180, 0.0430, -37.0, 0.0430, -27.0, 0.0079, -2.3, 0.0049, -2.3, 8000000000, 15.016, 0.198, 0.0232, -160.3, 0.0232, -160.3, 0.0091, -3.8, 0.0053, -1.8, 9000000000, 15.134, 0.201, 0.0122, +71.4, 0.0122, +71.4, 0.0037, +17.3, 0.0057, +7.3, 10000000000, 15.253, 0.194, 0.0080, +116.2, 0.0080, +116.2, 0.0048, -1.4, 0.0056, -5.4, 11000000000, 15.249, 0.243, 0.0241, +65.7, 0.0241, +65.7, 0.0059, +1.5, 0.0049, +44.5, 12000000000, 15.349, 0.240, 0.0196, +8.8, 0.0196, +8.8, 0.0057, +3.2, 0.0077, +2.2, 13000000000, 15.383, 0.188, 0.0217, -5.4, 0.0217, -5.4, 0.0062, -6.9, 0.0045, -1.9, 14000000000, 15.355, 0.178, 0.0228, -66.6, 0.0228, -66.6, 0.0075, +11.2, 0.0065, +1.2, 15000000000, 15.367, 0.187, 0.0141, +141.6, 0.0141, +141.6, 0.0036, -3.2, 0.0029, -1.2, 16000000000, 15.421, 0.182, 0.0251, +6.4, 0.0251, +6.4, 0.0030, +7.2, 0.0042, -1.2, 17000000000, 15.418, 0.174, 0.0242, -100.5, 0.0242, -100.5, 0.0048, -2.7, 0.0050, +9.7, 18000000000, 15.464, 0.179, 0.0183, +124.4, 0.0183, +124.4, 0.0098, -1.1, 0.0100, +9.1, accurate noise power
5 the importance of noise source reflection coefficient two aspects of noise source reflection coefficient are important to note: ? a non-zero reflection coefficient contributes to re-reflections between the dut and the source. the reflections cause uncertainty in the noise power emerging from the source. the measured noise figure, furthermore, refers to the actual noise source impedance rather than the desired 50 ? value. the low reflection coefficient of agilent sns series noise sources can keep this uncertainty under 0.1 db. ? the change in reflection coefficient between on and off can cause dut gain variations which, in turn, can cause noise figure measurement errors. this problem is effectively eliminated by the N4000A, whose complex reflection coefficient change is specified to be less than 0.01.
6 choosing between the N4000A and the n4001a the key difference between the N4000A and the n4001a noise sources is the nominal 6 db enr of the N4000A whereas the n4001a has a nominal 15 db enr. consider the 6 db enr noise source when ? the dut is especially sensitive to source impedance changes at its input ? there is a need to measure very low noise figures ? the noise figure does not exceed 20 db the n40001a is well suited to general-purpose measurements up to 18 ghz, whereas the N4000A is better suited to making measure- ments on lower noise devices or devices which are sensitive to changes in input impedance. the N4000A contains additional internal attenuation, which provides greater isolation at its output. it is less affected by the on/off condition that is the output impedance of the n4001a. there is a benefit of using a N4000A rather than a n40001a with an added attenuator. the extra atten- uaton in the N4000A is included in its calibration and is fully traceable.
7 sns series noise source specifications supplemental characteristics specifications the specifications are performance standards or limits against which the noise source may be tested. these specifications for the noise source are only valid if the analyzer has been allowed to meet its specified warm up time of 60 minutes. specifications are valid at ambient temperature 23celsius only (296 k). instrument model frequency range enr range N4000A 10 mhz to 18 ghz 4.5 - 6.5 db n4001a 10 mhz to 18 ghz 14 - 16 db n4002a 10 mhz to 12 ghz 12 - 16 db 12 mhz to 26.5 ghz 14 - 17 db figure 1. characteristic swr at 23? instrument frequency max standing reflection model range (ghz) wave ratio (swr) coefficient (rho) (p) N4000A 0.01 - 1.5 < 1.04:1 0.02 1.5 - 3.0 < 1.04:1 0.02 3.0 - 7.0 < 1.13:1 0.06 7.0 - 18.0 < 1.22:1 0.10 n4001a 0.01 - 1.5 < 1.15:1 0.07 1.5 - 3.0 < 1.15:1 0.07 3.0 - 7.0 < 1.20:1 0.09 7.0 - 18.0 < 1.25:1 0.11 n4002a 0.01 - 1.5 < 1.22:1 0.10 1.5 - 3.0 < 1.22:1 0.10 3.0 - 7.0 < 1.22:1 0.10 7.0 - 18.0 < 1.25:1 0.11 18.0 - 26.5 < 1.35:1 0.15 maximum change in complex reflection coefficient between noise source on and off states: 0.01 supplemental characteristics are not specifications but are typical characteristics included as additional information for the user. enr variation with temperature: < 0.01 db/c for 30 mhz to 26.5 ghz range: 0 to 55c resolution: 0.25c accuracy: 1 at 25c 2 over 0c to 55c temperature sensing accuracy
8 enr values are given at cardinal frequency points over the frequency range of each noise source. these values are stored within the noise sources internal eeprom and documented in the calibration report. the uncertainty analysis for the calibration of the noise sources is in accordance with the iso/tag4 guide. the uncertainty data reported on the calibration report is the expanded uncertainty (u(y)) with 95% confidence level and a coverage factor of 2. this uncertainty analysis is valid for apc 3.5mm and type-n (option 001) connector types. enr uncertainty instrument model frequency (ghz) ( db) 1 N4000A 0.01 - 1.5 0.16 1.5 - 3.0 0.15 3.0 - 7.0 0.15 7.0 - 18.0 0.16 n4001a 0.01 - 1.5 0.14 1.5 - 3.0 0.13 3.0 - 7.0 0.13 7.0 - 18.0 0.16 n4002a 0.01 - 1.5 0.15 1.5 - 3.0 0.13 3.0 - 7.0 0.13 7.0 - 18.0 0.15 18.0 - 26.5 0.22 1. characteristic values are met or bettered by 90% of instruments with 90% confidence. a significant proportion of the expanded uncertainty (u(y)) is based on the uncertainties provided by the national standards institutes. agilent therefore reserve the right to change the overall expanded uncertainties based on changes in uncertainty values within the national standards institutes. uncertainties are valid at ambient temperature 23c 1c (296k) only. a typical characteristic plot of enr (u(y)) versus each cardinal frequency point is shown in figure 2. figure 2. characteristic enr plot versus cardinal frequency points characteristic enr (u(y)) specification
9 connector care for the apc-3.5 (m) connector the apc-3.5 (m) connector is designed for instrumentation applications requiring long life, low reflection coefficient, and good mating capabilities with sma connectors. the apc-3.5 (m) can achieve a life expectancy of over 1000 connections if precautions as listed below are taken: 1. use a torque wrench set to the recommended torque. 2. tighten the nut only, to prevent the connectors rotating with respect to each other. friction causes rapid wear of the conducting surfaces. 3. clean connectors after every 10 connections. 4. mate with apc-3.5 connectors in good condition. casual use of the connector can reduce the life expectancy of apc-3.5 (m) connectors to fewer than 200 connections. below is a list of several actions that may also reduce the life expectancy of the apc-3.5 (m). 1. estimating the torque with an ordinary wrench. 2. twisting the noise source body (accidentally or otherwise) during final tightening or when loosening. 3. frequent mating with worn-out sma connectors. this can be a problem with frequently used accessories. the apc-3.5 (m) connector used on the sns series of noise sources has an extra-large nut to make it easier to tighten without applying torque to the noise source body. a 20 mm torque wrench is also available from agilent for this application. please contact your local agilent representative for ordering information. agilent 20mm torque wrench 8710-1764
10 ordering information products N4000A sns series noise source, 10 mhz to 18 ghz, nominal enr 6 db n4001a sns series noise source, 10 mhz to 18 ghz, nominal enr 15 db n4002a sns series noise source, 10 mhz to 26.5 ghz, nominal enr 15 db all of these noise sources are provided with an apc 3.5 (m) connector as standard options the following option is available with the N4000A and the n4001a: connector n400xa-001 type-n (m) connector service options warranty and service for 3 years, order 36 months of r-51b. for 5 years, order 60 months. standard warranty is 12 months. r-51b return to agilent warranty and service plan calibration1 for 3 years, order 36 months of the appropriate calibration plan shown below. for 5 years, specify 60 months. r-50c-001 standard calibration plan r-50c-002 standard compliant calibration plan recommended accessories the new sns series of noise sources requires a compatible cable and adaptor to enable their use. the cables are supplied with both the nfa series noise figure analyzer and the esa e-series spectrum analyzers with noise figure measurement personality. these cables are also available as separate items. 11730a: 5-foot (1.5 m) power sensor and sns noise source cable (supplied with nfa) 11730b: 10-foot (3.0m) power sensor and sns noise source cable 11730c: 20-foot (6.1m) power sensor and sns noise source cable a good quality adaptor must be used to connect the sns series noise source to the input of the nfa series noise figure analyzer. agilent provides a suitable connector upon purchasing an nfa. these adaptors are also available separately. 83059b precision 35 mm coaxial adaptor agilent recommends a torque wrench for use with the large sized (20 mm) apc 3.5 (m) connector nut found on the agilent sns series noise sources. agilent also recommends a torque wrench for use with the 5/16 connector on the female to female adaptor when used in conjunction with the nfa series noise figure analyzers or esa-e series spectrum analyzers with the noise figure option. 8710-1764: 20 mm torque wrench 8710-1765: 5/16 torque wrench the sns series of noise sources is designed specifically for use with the agilent nfa series of noise figure analyzers, and is now also compatible with the esa-e series noise figure measurement personality. the nfa series is recognized as the industry standard for making noise figure measurements.
11 the nfa series of noise figure analyzers increases speed and accuracy, and offers improved usability. when used in conjunction with the new sns series, the nfa series delivers increased measurement accuracy and convenience to the operator. agilent instruments are backed up with a full spectrum of literature and support offerings. a detailed listing follows. nfa series - noise figure analyzers - brochure, literature number 5980-0166e nfa series - noise figure analyzers - configuration guide, literature number 5980-0163e nfa series - noise figure analyzers - nfa series - data sheet literature number 5980-0164e nfa series - noise figure analyzer - programming examples , literature number 5968-9498e esa - e series spectrum analyzer noise figure measurements personality, literature number 5989-0215en fundamentals of rf and microwave noise figure measurements , application note 57-1, literature number 5952-8255 noise figure measurement accuracy, application note 57-2, literature number 5968-4545e 10 hints for making successful noise figure measurements , application note 57-3, literature number 5980-0288e key web resources for the latest information on agilent noise figure solutions, visit our web page at: www.agilent.com/find/nf for the latest news on the component test industry, visit our web page at: www.agilent.com/find/component_test noise figure literature from agilent
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