Document Outline

• Contents
• Index
• What You’ll Find in This Manual…
  • HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set
• Safety and Regulatory Information
  • Safety Earth Ground
  • Before Applying Power
• Getting Started
  • Test Set Description
  • HP 8517B Test Set Options
  • Verifying Test Set Operation
  • Maintaining Measurement Accuracy
  • Instruments Supported by This Manual
  • Instrument Firmware Compatibility
  • Service and Support Options Available
  • Accessories
    • Accessories Available
  • Recommended Test Equipment
  • Operating and Safety Precautions
    • Operating Precautions
    • Safety Precautions
• Installation
  • Initial Inspection
    • Operating Environment
    • Storing the Test Set
    • Accessories Supplied
  • Installing the Test Set Into a System Rack
    • Installing the Test Set on a Bench
  • Configuring the Test Set in a System
    • Connecting the System Cables
    • Replacing O-Rings in Anti-Rotation Clamps
  • Packaging the Test Set
• Operating the HP 8517B Test Set
  • Multiple Test-Set Connections
    • Initialization at Power-Up
    • Selecting a Test Set
  • Measurement Calibration
  • Measuring High-Power Devices with Option 004
  • Changing Signal Path States After System Calibration
    • Changing the Test Port Attenuators
    • Storing Trace Memories
    • Viewing Normalized Parameters
  • Making Operational Checks
  • Performance Verification
  • Using Anti-Rotation Clamps
    • Attach the first clamp
    • Positioning the thumb-screw
    • Positioning the connector
    • Aligning the thumb-screw
    • Attaching the second clamp
• Specifications
• Troubleshooting the Test Set
  • Theory of Operation
    • The RF Source Power
    • The Reference Signal Path
    • The Test Signal Path
    • The S11 and S21 Measurements
    • The Sampler Control Switching
    • The LO Signal Control
  • Troubleshooting Sequence
    • Equipment Needed But Not Supplied
  • Troubleshooting Procedures
    • HP-IB Address Switch
    • Fuse Location
      • If the Self-Test Fails to Run Properly
      • Using the Service Adapter
      • Service Adapter Conclusions
      • Unratioed Power Test
    • Isolating Signal Path Problems
      • Testing Signal Paths 1-4
      • Testing Paths 5 and 6
    • Sample Diagnostics
• HP 8517B Test Set Replacement Procedures
  • Assembly Replacement Procedures
    • Initial Precautions
    • Switch/Splitter Replacement
      • A18 Switch/Splitter Assembly
    • Frequency Converter Replacement
      • A14, A10 to A13 Frequency Converter Assembly
    • Regulator Board Replacement
      • A15 Regulator Board Assembly
    • Filter Capacitor Replacement
      • C1 to C4 Filter Capacitors
    • Test Port Connector Replacement
      • 2.4 mm Test Port Connectors
    • Fan Assembly Replacement
      • B1 Fan Assembly
    • Power Transformer Replacement
      • T1 Power Transformer
    • O-Ring Replacement
      • Anti-Rotation Clamp O-Ring Replacement
    • Front Panel and Interface Board Replacement
      • A1 Front Panel and Interface Board Assembly
    • Bias Tees Replacement
      • A7 and A9 Bias Tees
    • Test Port Coupler Replacement
      • A6 and A8 Test Port Couplers
    • Test Port Attenuator Replacement
      • A16 or A17 Port Attenuators
    • Input Amplifier Replacement
      • A22 Input Amplifier Assembly
    • Buffer Amplifier Replacement
      • A23 to A26 Buffer Amplifiers
    • Post Regulator Board Replacement
      • A27 Post Regulator Board Assembly
• HP 8517B Replaceable Parts
  • Rebuilt-Exchange Assemblies
  • Replaceable Parts List
    • Ordering Information
    • To Order Parts . . . . Fast!
• Notice
  • Restricted Rights Legend
• Warranty
  • Certification
  • Warranty
  • Assistance
• Service and Support
• Typeface Conventions