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Table of Contents

Using this Help ..................................................................................... 1

What's New in E5071C .......................................................................... 8

Precautions .......................................................................................... 9

Quick Start ........................................................................................ 21

Measurement ..................................................................................... 69

Measurement with Option .................................................................. 489

Setting Control Functions .................................................................. 717

Product Information .......................................................................... 749

Using Windows ................................................................................. 943

Programming ................................................................................... 958

Controlling Multiport Test Set ........................................................... 2881


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Agilent E5071CENA Network

AnalyzerHelp

The E5071C help system provides an easy access to the informationrelated to the use of Agilent E5071C ENA Network Analyzer.

You can navigate this help system through the navigation tools provided in

the left or you can directly access the chapters:

Precautions Setting ControlFunctions

Quick Start Using Windows

Measurement Programming

Measurement with Options Controlling MultiportTest Set

Specifications Product Information

Using this Help (Read mefirst)

What's New

To understand the conventions and navigation system used in this help

system, refer to Using this Help.

To know about the new features of the E5071C, refer to What's New.

E5071C Firmware Revision A.09.61Help Edition No. 7.5Help Revision Date 10 March, 2011

Copyright 2006-2011 Agilent Technologies


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Using this Help

This help provides the user and programming documentation in ansearchable electronic format for the E5071C Network Analyzer. This section

describes the usage of this help system.

Opening E5071C Help

Closing E5071C Help

Viewing E5071C Help on PC

Context Sensitive Help

Switching between E5071C Help and Measurement View

Navigating E5071C Help

Conventions used in E5071C Help

E5071C Online Help


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Opening E5071C Help

This help system is provided in Microsoft Compressed HTML Help format

(ENA_C_Help.chm). This help can be also be viewed on a normal PC.

To open E5071C help, use either of the following methods:

By pressing the Help key located in the ENTRY Block.

By pressing the F1 key on a keyboard attached with the E5071C.

By double-clicking ENA_C_Help.chm (located in D:\Agilent\Help).

Closing E5071C Help

To close the E5071C help, click , located on the top right of the E5071C

help viewer.

Viewing E5071C Help on your PC

The E5071C help can be opened and viewed on a normal PC. The help file(ENA_C_Help.chm) is located in the E5071C Network Analyzer hard disk atD:\Agilent\Help. Copy it to a local hard disk drive on your PC, then double-

click it to view.

Context Sensitive Help

Context sensitive help is a special feature of the E5071C help in firmwarerevision A.08.0x or later. It allows User to get information about theselected softkey by pressing the Help key in the E5071C or by pressing F1

in a keyboard attached to the E5071C or by clicking the help button in a

dialog box. This special feature is known as context sensitive help as Userreceive information quickly depending upon which area the user is working,

in the firmware of the E5071C. It provides information relevant to the taskthat needs to be accomplished and reduces the time to search relevant

information required to complete a task.

Switching between E5071C Help and Measurement ViewThe Focus Key, located in the Entry Block, can be used to switch between

the E5071C Measurement View and Help View.

Navigating E5071C Help


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The E5071C help system provides several ways to navigate through the

information related to the use of E5071C Network Analyzer. This sectionsdescribes the navigation system of the E5071C help which consists of:

Navigation bar

Quick Access Toolbar

Browse Sequence

Navigation bar

Navigation bar comprises of tabs related to Contents, Index, Search and

Glossary. The Contents tab contains the main navigational structure of the

E5071C help. The Glossary tab contains a text explanation of the termssignificant to the E5071C Network Analyzer. The Index tab is an additional

tool that can be used to navigate different topics according to their

alphabetical listing. The Search tab can be used to search any term/phrasein the E5071C online Help.

Toolbar

The toolbar can be used to navigate through the help. The Home option

can be used to return to the home page of the E5071C help, containingQuick Access to chapters in the help. The Back and Forward option can beused to toggle between visited topics. The Print option can be used to print

the selected, or all topic of the E5071C help.

Browse SequenceThe E5071C help contains pre-defined browse sequence to ease the

navigation and to save time needed to perform some commonly usedprocedures. It also enables users to toggle between steps of the browsesequence.

Quick Access

Quick access, located on the Home Page of the E5071C help, is a

convenient and quick way to access the contents of the E5071C help.

Conventions used in E5071C Help

Naming Conventions Used in this Help

Convention Description Example


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NormalText

Normal text is displayed in Verdana, 12 pt. This is normal text.

File Name/

Path

File names and path associated with them as displayed as Bold inArial with 12 pt size.

C:\Documents andSettings\test.txt

example2.xls

Hard keys Hard Keys (Keys located on the Front panel of E5071C) aredisplayed in Blue color, Bold in Verdana with 12 pt size.

Trace max

Focus

Marker

Softkeys Also knows as menu keys, are the names of menu appearing in theFirmware (Software) of E5071C and are displayed as Bold inArialwith 12 pt size.

Auto Scale All

S22

Target Transition


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Soft Links Soft links displays a Popup window containing detailedinformation about a particular topic. There are two type of Popup:

1. Graphical Popup

Graphical Popup windows can contain graphics as well as text.

2. Text Only Popup

Text only Popup windows can contain only text and are displayedwith a yellow background.

In real images of the E5071C, all the text marking areGraphical Popup links.

Click here to see anexample of a graphicalpopup window.

Click here to see anexample of a text onlypopup window.


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Hard Links Hard links shifts the focus of the active window to display moreinformation about a particular topic.

In real images of the E5071C, all the picture part of thecomponents are Hard links.

BLOCKNames

E5071C Front Panel is divided into 7 blocks. These blocks aredisplayed in ALL CAPS, Green Color, Bold inArial with 12 pt size,

followed by the word 'Block'.

RESPONSE Block

ENTRY Block

STIMULUS Block

Note This Note sign denotes important information. It calls attention to acondition that is essential for the user to understand.

This is a Note.

Caution This Caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to aprocedure, practice, or condition that, if not correctly performed oradhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all ofthe instrument.

This is a Caution.

Warning This warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to aprocedure, practice, or condition that, if not correctly performed oradhered to, could result in injury or death to personnel.

This is a Warning.


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What's New in E5071C

The E5071C with A.09.61 comes with the following new features:

S6P/S8P are supported.See the revision history for more information.


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Precautions

Precautions

Safety Notices Installing Software Protecting ENA System Before Contacting us


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Safety

Safety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all

phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to

comply with these precautions or with specific WARNINGS elsewhere in thismanual may impair the protection provided by the equipment. Such

noncompliance would also violate safety standards of design, manufacture,and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no

liability for the customer's failure to comply with these precautions.

The E5071C complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II as wellas POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. The E5071C is an

INDOOR USE product.

The LEDs in the E5071C are Class 1 in accordance withIEC60825-1, CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT

Ground the InstrumentTo avoid electric shock, the instrument chassis and cabinet must begrounded with the supplied power cable's grounding prong.

DO NOT Operate in an Explosive AtmosphereDo not operate the instrument in the presence of inflammable gassesor fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an

environment clearly constitutes a safety hazard. Keep Away from Live Circuits

Operators must not remove instrument covers. Component

replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualifiedmaintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the powercable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltage levelsmay remain even after the power cable has been disconnected. To

avoid injuries, always disconnect the power and discharge circuitsbefore touching them.

DO NOT Service or Adjust the Instrument AloneDo not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person,capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.

DO NOT Substitute Parts or Modify the InstrumentTo avoid the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install


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substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the

instrument. Return the instrument to an Agilent Technologies Salesand Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety

features are maintained in operational condition.

Dangerous Procedure WarningsWarnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerousprocedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the

warnings must be followed.

Dangerous voltage levels, capable of causing death, are presentin this instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing,and adjusting this instrument.

Safety Symbols

Instruction Manual symbol: the product is marked with thissymbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to theinstrument manual.

Alternating current.

Direct current.

On (Supply).

Off (Supply).

In-position of push-button switch.

Out-position of push-button switch.

A chassis terminal; a connection to the instrument's chassis,

which includes all exposed metal structure.

Stand-by.


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Notices

The information contained in this document is subject to change without

notice.

This document contains proprietary information that is protected bycopyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be

photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without theprior written consent of Agilent Technologies.

Microsoft,MS-DOS,Windows,Visual C++,Visual Basic,VBA andExcel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Java is registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Corporation.

Copyright 2002-2010 Agilent Technologies. All rights reserved.

Certification

Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its publishedspecifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent

Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are

traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards andTechnology, to the extent allowed by the Institution's calibration facility or

by the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organizationmembers.

Documentation Warranty

The material contained in this document is provided "as is," and is subjectto being changed, without notice, in future editions. Further, to themaximum extent permitted by applicable law, Agilent disclaims all

warranties, either express or implied with regard to this manual and any

information contained herein, including but not limited to the impliedwarranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent

shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages inconnection with the furnishing, use, or performance of this document or

any information contained herein. Should Agilent and the user have a

separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material inthis document that conflict with these terms, the warranty terms in theseparate agreement will control.

Exclusive Remedies


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The remedies provided herein are Buyer's sole and exclusive remedies.

Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special,incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or

any other legal theory.

Assistance

Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistanceagreements are available for Agilent Technologies products.

For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales andService Office.

Sample Program

The customer shall have the personal, non-transferable rights to use, copy,

or modify SAMPLE PROGRAMS in this manual for the customer's internaloperations. The customer shall use the SAMPLE PROGRAMS solely andexclusively for their own purposes and shall not license, lease, market, or

distribute the SAMPLE PROGRAMS or modification of any part thereof.

Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for the quality, performance, orbehavior of the SAMPLE PROGRAMS. Agilent Technologies especially

disclaims any responsibility for the operation of the SAMPLE PROGRAMS tobe uninterrupted or error-free. The SAMPLE PROGRAMS are provided AS

IS.

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any infringement of any patent,trademark, copyright, or other proprietary right by the SAMPLE PROGRAMS

or their use. Agilent Technologies does not warrant that the SAMPLE

PROGRAMS are free from infringements of such rights of third parties.However, Agilent Technologies will not knowingly infringe or deliversoftware that infringes the patent, trademark, copyright, or otherproprietary right of a third party.

Useful Sample VBA Library for ENA Series Network Analyzers are available

athttp://www.agilent.com/find/ena_support.

VBA Macro

The customer shall have the personal, non-transferable rights to use, copy,

or modify the VBA macros for the customer's internal operations.
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The customer shall use the VBA macros solely and exclusively for their own

purposes and shall not license, lease, market, or distribute the VBA macrosor modification of any part thereof.

Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any infringement of any patent,

trademark, copyright, or other proprietary right by the VBA macros or their

use. Agilent Technologies does not warrant that the VBA macros are freefrom infringements of such rights of third parties. However, AgilentTechnologies will not knowingly infringe or deliver software that infringes

the patent, trademark, copyright, or other proprietary right of a thirdparty.


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Installing Software

Updating Pre-Installed Software

Do not update pre-installed software besides Agilent recommends to do so.

Before updating or installing software refer to Windows Support

Information inhttp://www.agilent.com/find/ena_supportfor moreinformation.

Installing User Application Software

Users can install commercial application software for Windows on the

E5071C with their responsibilities. Some application software may affectthe measurement performance, especially measurement speed.
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Protecting ENA System

To protect your ENA, follow the instructions below:

1. Read the warning labels and specifications

Do not exceed the values provided in the specifications guide or as

indicated by the yellow warning labels on the front panel of ENA. Referto the specifications for the conditions required to meet the listedspecifications. There will be information regarding ENA settings, andcalibration requirements.

2. Do NOT Plug off Power Cable during Shutdown Process

Do Not Plug off Power cable until completely completing the shutdown

process.

If you directly interrupt the power supply to the power cable receptaclewhen the power supply is on, or turn off the Line Switch (Always ON),the shutdown process will not work. This could damage the HDD of the

E5071C.

3. Do NOT Modify or Reconfigure the Operating System

The Microsoft Windows operating system has been modified and

optimized by Agilent to improve the performance of the ENA.

Do NOT install a standard version of the Windows operating systemon the ENA.

Do NOT change advanced performance settings or group policies. Do NOT add or delete any hard disk drive partitions on the ENA. Do NOT delete the Agilent user account. Do NOT modify any of the Agilent software registry entries. Do NOT change the settings of Standards and Formats in Regional

Options and Languages from default setting (English).

4. Install Antivirus Protection

The ENA does NOT have antivirus protection when shipped. Use of an

antivirus program is strongly recommended if you connect the ENA tothe LAN (Internet).

In addition, the use of a firewall could help to protect the ENA from

viruses. However, some firewalls could limit DCOM connectivity of theENA.

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The ENA is always shipped with the latest service packs and critical

updates that were available at the time when Firmware is updated. Werecommend that you maintain the latest available protection for your

ENA by automatically accepting and installing the latest critical securitypatches from the Microsoft Windows Update website:

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com6. Run Error Check and Disk Defragmenter

When the ENA is shutdown unexpectedly or power is removed withoutfirst shutting down, large amounts of Hard Disk Drive space is rendered

unusable. If shutdown in this manner enough times, the ENA could

become unstable and no longer work.

This HDD space can be recovered by first running Windows Error-checking to find and correct errors on the disk, and then the Disk

Defragmenter to recover Hard Disk Drive space. See the Windows Helpfile for more information about Disk Defragmenter.

To run error check and defragmenter follow the procedure below:

1. On the desktop, double-click My Computer.2. Select System OS.3. Click File, then Properties.4. Click the Tools tab.

Error-checking

1. Click Check Now.2. Check Automatically fix file system errors.3. Click Start.4. Click Yes to run disk check on next restart.5. Manually restart the ENA. The disk check will run before Windows

restarts.

Periodically, check the second box in addition to the first box. The error-

checking process takes much longer, but performs a complete check.

Defragmentation

1. Click Defragment Now...2. Click Defragment to begin the defragment process.3. Click Close when defragmentation is complete.

7. Precaution for Use of Hard Disk

Do NOT Modify or delete any Files and Folders in Drive other than D and

E: Drive.(These two drives, D and E are available to use as Databackup). Doing so will result in malfunctioning of the device. It is
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required to execute the System recovery if there are any troubles with

the above operations.

For Option 017 users: Do not remove removable hard disk until completely

completing the shutdown process. Do not unlock the removable hard disk key until

completely completing the shutdown process.

8. Precaution for RF input connector and cable

Do not apply DC voltage or current to the test port. Applying DCvoltage or current may lead to device failure. In particular, the

capacitor might remain charged. Connect the measurementsample (DUT) to the test port (or the test fixture, cables, etc.

connected to the test port) after the analyzer has beencompletely discharged. The maximum DC limit of test port is

35V.

Do NOT bend, bump or flex any device under test (DUT) connected tothe input of ENA (such as filters, couplers etc). This will reduce the

amount of strain placed on the input connector and the mountinghardware. Make sure externally connected items are properly

supported (not freely suspended) from the input.

Do NOT bend cables repeatedly, as this may damage the cableinstantly. Limit the number of connections and disconnections toreduce wear. Inspect connectors prior to using; look for dirt, nicks,

and other signs of damage or wear. A bad connector can ruin a goodconnector instantly. Clean dirty connectors to prevent poor electrical

connections and damage to the connector. For more information oncable and connector care, refer towww.agilent.com/find/cable_care

9. Precautions for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

ESD can damage or destroy electronic components. Whenever possible,conduct testing at a static-safe workstation. Keep static-generating

materials at least one meter away from all components. Beforeconnecting any coaxial cable to an analyzer, momentarily short the

center and outer conductors of the cable together.

10. Maintain working environment conditionControl your environment. Maintain temperature & humidity with a

satisfactory range within the instruments specification and prevent largefluctuations.

11. Precautions for transportation
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Do NOT pick the instrument with your hand over the front panel. If theinstrument slips, damage may occur to the keypad, knob, or inputconnectors. Lift the Instrument by the handles when transporting.

Do NOT use styrene pellets as packaging materials as these may causedamage to ENA by generating static electricity.

12. Check for Proper Ventilation

Periodically check and clean the cooling vents of the ENA. Inadequate

airflow can result in excessive operating temperatures which can leadto instrument failures. When installing the product in a cabinet, the

convection into and out of the instrument must not be restricted.

See the installation guide in detail.

13. Precautions for Proper Grounding

Proper grounding prevents building-up of static charge which may beharmful to ENA.

Do NOT defeat the earth-grounding protection by using an extensioncable, power cable, or autotransformer without a protective ground

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Before Contacting us

If you encounter the following problems during startup or operation of the

E5071C, in which initial registration of the Windows Operating System hasbeen properly performed, execute system recovery and update theFirmware revision.

The system starts up, but the normal measurement screen does not appear

The system automatically shuts down immediately after the startup,or the startup process stops.

The measurement screen appears, but "Power on test fail" or"Calibration data lost" is displayed in the instrumentmessage/warning area against a red background in the lower-left

part of the screen. The system enters the service mode. (Theinstrument status bar in the lower-right displays SVC in red).

Unstable Operation

The system hangs up while the instrument is controlled from VBA orexternal PCs.

The blue screen appears and the system hangs up. The response is much slower than usual.

When execution of system recovery does not result in normal operation, afailure may have occurred. Contact Agilent customer contacts.

For other problems, refer to Troubleshooting.


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Quick Start

Quick Start

Quick Start helps you to understand the E5071C operation quickly.

Overview Front Panel Rear Panel Screen Area

Three Methods of Operation Basic Measurement Procedures Measurement Example of a Bandpass Filter


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Overview

Front Panel: Names and Functions of Parts

1. Standby Switch

Used for choosing between power-on ( | ) and standby (O) stateof E5071C.

To turn off the power for the E5071C, be sure to follow the steps described

below:

1. First, press this standby switch or send a shutdown command fromthe external controller to activate the shutdown process (theprocessing of software and hardware necessary to turn off the power

supply). This will put the E5071C into the standby state.

2. Next, if necessary, turn off power supply to the Power CableReceptacle (to LINE) on the rear panel.

Under normal use, never directly interrupt the power supply tothe power cable receptacle on the rear panel when the power

supply is on. Always keep the Line Switch (Always ON) at (|).Never turn it off (O).

If you directly interrupt the power supply to the power cable

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could damage the software and hardware of the E5071C and

lead to device failure.

Turning on the power supply after a faulty shutdown may causethe system to start up in a condition called "safe mode." If this

occurs, first shut down the system to put it into the standbystate and then turn on the power supply again to start up thesystem in normal mode.

2. LCD Screen

The E5071C is equipped with a 10.4-inch TFT color, touch-sensitive LCD

screen for displaying traces, scales, settings, softkeys and othermeasurement related information. The touch screen LCD allows you to

manipulate softkeys by touching the LCD screen directly with a finger. Formore on the LCD screen, see Screen Area: Names and Functions of Parts.

Do not press the surface of the LCD screen with a sharp object(e.g., a nail, pen, or screwdriver). Pressing the surface with asharp-pointed object will damage the LCD screen surface or

cause the screen to fail.

Valid pixels are 99.998 % and more. Below 0.002 % of fixedpoints of black, blue, green or red are not regarded as failure.

3. ACTIVE CH/TRACE Block

A group of keys for selecting active channels and traces. For more on theconcepts of channels and traces, see Setting Channels and Traces.

Key

Name

Description

Channel

Next KeySelects the next channel as the active channel. (Each time the key is

pressed causes the active channel to step up from the channel with the

currently designated number to one with a larger channel number). A

channel must be active before you can define such parameters as the sweeprange. To change the settings for a channel, use this key to first make thechannel active.

Channel

Prev KeySelects the previous channel as the active channel. (Each time the key is

pressed causes the active channel to step down from the channel with thecurrently designated number to one with a smaller channel number).

Trace

Next KeySelects the next trace as the active trace. (Each time the key is pressed

causes the active trace to step up from the trace with the currently

designated number to one with a larger channel number.) A trace must beactive before you can define measurement parameters and other settings.To change the settings for a trace, use this key to first make the trace

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Trace

Prev KeySelects the previous trace as the active trace. (Each time the key is pressed

causes the active trace to step down from the trace with the currentlydesignated number to one with a smaller trace number.)

4. RESPONSE Block

A group of keys used mainly for setting up response measurements on theE5071C.

KeyName

Description

Channel

Max KeyChanges between normal and maximum display of the active channel

window. In normal display, all of the defined channel windows (both active

and non-active) are displayed in split views on the screen. In maximum

display, only the active channel window is displayed over the entire area,with non-active windows not displayed. To maximize the active channel,double-click the channel window frame. Measurements are also carried outon the non-active channels that are not displayed.

Meas Key Displays the Measurement Menu on the right side of the screen.

Manipulating the Measurement Menu enables you to specify the

measurement parameters (types of S-parameters) for each trace.

Format

KeyDisplays the Format Menu on the right side of the screen. Manipulating the

Format Menu enables you to specify the data format (data transformation

and graph formats) for each trace.

Scale Key Displays the Scale Menu on the right side of the screen. Manipulating the

Scale Menu enables you to specify the scale for displaying a trace

(magnitude per division, value of the reference line, etc.) for each trace. You

can also specify the electrical delay and phase offset for each trace.

Display

KeyDisplays the Display Menu on the right side of the screen. Manipulating the

Display Menu enables you to specify the number of channels and the

channel window array, the number and arrangement of traces, the setup fordata math, etc.

Avg Key Displays the Average Menu on the right side of the screen. Manipulating the

Average Menu enables you to define the averaging, smoothing, and IFbandwidth.

Cal Key Displays the Calibration Menu on the right side of the screen. Manipulatingthe Calibration Menu enables you to turn the calibration and error correction

on/off and change definitions for calibration kits.

5. STIMULUS Block

A group of keys for defining the stimulus values (signal sources and

triggers).

KeyName

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Start Key Displays the data entry bar for specifying the start value of the sweep range

in the upper part of the screen. (It also displays the Stimulus Menu forspecifying the sweep range on the right side of the screen.)

Stop Key Displays the data entry bar for specifying the stop value of the sweep range

in the upper part of the screen. (It also displays the Stimulus Menu in thesame way as Start Key.)

Center

KeyDisplays the data entry bar for specifying the center value of the sweep

range in the upper part of the screen. (It also displays the Stimulus Menu inthe same way as Start Key.)

Span Key Displays the data entry bar for specifying the span value of the sweep range

in the upper part of the screen. (It also displays the Stimulus Menu in thesame way as Start Key.)

Sweep

Setup KeyDisplays the Sweep Setup Menu on the right side of the screen.

Manipulating the Sweep Setup Menu enables you to specify the signal

source power level, sweep time, number of points, sweep type, etc.

Trigger

KeyDisplays the Trigger Menu on the right side of the screen. Manipulating the

Trigger Menu enables you to specify the trigger mode and trigger source.You can specify the trigger mode for each channel.

6. Hard Disk Drive (Option 017 User only)

The E5071C comes with a removable hard disk drive. For removal

procedure, see Removing/Mounting Removable Hard Disk.

7. NAVIGATION Block

The keys and knob in the NAVIGATION Block are used to navigate between

softkey menus, tables (limit table, segment table, etc.), or selected(highlighted) areas in a dialog box as well as to change a numeric value inthe data entry area by stepping up or down. When selecting one of two or

more objects (softkey menus, data entry areas, etc.) to manipulate withthe NAVIGATION Block keys displayed on the screen, first press the Focus

key in the ENTRY Block to select the object to be manipulated (placingfocus on the object) and then manipulate the NAVIGATION Block keys

(knob) to move among selected (highlighted) objects or change numeric

values.

The following descriptions show how the NAVIGATION Block keys work both

when the focus is on a softkey menu and when the focus is on the dataentry area. For more on manipulating tables and dialog boxes, refer to the

manipulation procedure for each of these functions.

When the focus is on a softkey menu (softkey menu is selected)

When the focus is placed on a softkey menu (the menu title area in theuppermost part is displayed in blue), the NAVIGATION Block keys work as

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Key Name Description

Knob(turned clockwise orcounterclockwise)

Moves the softkey selection (highlighted display)up or down.

Keys Moves the softkey selection (highlighted display)up or down.

Key

Displays the softkey menu one layer above.

Key

Displays the softkey menu one layer below.

Knob or Enter key (pressed) Executes the function of the selected softkey.

After pressing the data entry softkey, the focus automatically moves to thedata entry area.

When the focus i s on the data entry area (data entry area is selected)

When the focus is placed on the data entry area (the data entry bar isdisplayed in blue), the NAVIGATION Block keys work as described below.


Knob

(turned clockwise orcounterclockwise)

Increases or decreases the numeric value in the dataentry area in small steps.

Keys Increases or decreases the numeric value in the dataentry area in large steps.

Keys

Moves the cursor (|) in the data entry area laterally back

and forth. Use it together with the ENTRY Block keys tochange data one character at a time.

Knob or Enterkey

(pressed)

Finishes the entry in the data entry area and moves thefocus to the softkey menu.

8. ENTRY BlockA group of keys used for entering numeric data is provided on the frontpanel of the E5071C.


0, 1, 2, 3 .....9 , .

Keys

Type numeric characters or a decimal point at the position of the

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(numerickeys)

+/- & Key +/- alternately changes the sign (+, - ) of a numeric value in the data

entry area. is the backspace key.

+/- key works only when there are no numerical values in the entryarea. When a numerical character is entered in the entry area, the

+/- key transforms into ( ) backspace key.

G/n, M/u,k/m, x1

Keys

Adds a prefix to the numeric data typed by using the numeric key and+/- key and then enters that data. One of the two prefixes written on

the surface of the key is automatically selected depending on theparameter to be entered. x1 is entered without a prefix.

SoftkeyOn/Off ,Entry Off

Key

Turns off the data entry bar if it is displayed. If the dialog box is

displayed, cancels the entry and closes the dialog box. If the data

entry bar and dialog box are not displayed, turns the softkey menudisplay on/off.

Help Key Displays online help for E5071C.

Focus Key Changes the selection (focus) among the objects to be manipulatedby the NAVIGATION Block keys and ENTRY Block keys. The objects tobe manipulated by the NAVIGATION Block keys and ENTRY Block keys

include softkey menus, data entry areas, tables (e.g., segmenttables, limit tables, and marker tables), and dialog boxes. When twoor more of these are displayed on the screen and need selecting, use

this key to change the selection (focus) among the objects to bemanipulated. When a softkey menu is selected, the menu name areaat the top of the menu is displayed in blue. When a data entry area is

selected, the data entry bar is displayed in blue. When a table isselected, the frame of the table window is displayed in light gray.While a dialog box is displayed, the focus is fixed on the dialog boxand cannot be changed.

9. INSTR STATE Block

A group of keys related to the macro function, store and call function,

control/management function, and the presetting of the E5071C (returningit to the preset state).


Macro SetupKey

Displays the Macro Setup Menu on the right side of the screen.Manipulating the Macro Setup Menu enables you to start up theVBA editor or to create, call, or store a VBA project.

Macro Run Key Executes a VBA procedure called "main" that has a VBA modulenamed Module1.

Macro Break Stops the VBA procedure being executed.


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Key

Save/Recall Key Displays the Save/Recall Menu on the right side of the screen.

Manipulating the Save/Recall Menu enables you to store the setup

conditions to or read from the storage devices, calibration data,and trace data of the analyzer.

Capture/System

KeyFirst, temporarily saves the data for the image displayed on the

LCD screen the moment this key is pressed to the internalmemory (clipboard). Immediately after that, displays the System

Menu on the right side of the screen. Manipulating the SystemMenu enables you to define the setup for the limit test and then

execute it or to define the setup for the control and managementof the analyzer. Using the Dump Screen Image option enables you

to store the image data in the clipboard to a file on the storagedevices. Also, using the Print option in the System menu enables

you to print the image data in the clipboard to a printer.

Preset Key Displays the Preset Menu on the right side of the screen. ClickingOK in the Preset Menu enables you to return the analyzer to the

initial setup state, called the preset setup.

10. MKR/ANALYSIS Block

A group of keys used for analyzing the measurement results by using themarkers, fixture simulator, etc. For more on the functions of the keys inthe MKR/ANALYSIS Block, see Overview of Functions.

Key

Name

Description

Marker

Key Displays the Marker Menu on the right side of the screen. Manipulating theMarker Menu enables you to turn the markers on/off and move them by

entering stimulus values. You can place up to 10 markers on each trace.

MarkerSearch

Key

Displays the Marker Search Menu on the right side of the screen.

Manipulating the Marker Search Menu enables you to move a marker to aspecific point (maximum, minimum, peak, and a point with a target value)

on a trace. You can also find the bandwidth parameters (up to six) anddisplay them.

Marker

Fctn KeyDisplays the Marker Function Menu on the right side of the screen.

Manipulating the Marker Function Menu enables you to not only specify themarker sweep range and the coupling of markers on a channel but also to

display statistics data on traces.

Analysis

KeyDisplays the Analysis Menu on the right side of the screen. Manipulating the

Analysis Menu enables you to use the analytical function called the fixturesimulator.

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The port to which the DUT is connected. Number of ports depends on the

option. While signals are being output from a test port, the yellow LEDabove the test port is lit.

Test Port for options 2D5, 4D5, 2K5 and 4K5

Options Connector type

230, 430, 235, 435, 240, 440, 245, 445, 260,460, 265, 465, 280, 480, 285, 485

50 ohm, N-type,female

2D5, 4D5, 2K5 and 4K5 50 ohm, 3.5 mm,male

Do not apply DC voltage or current to the test port. Applying DCvoltage or current may lead to device failure. In particular, thecapacitor might remain charged. Connect the measurement sample

(DUT) to the test port (or the test fixture, cables, etc. connected tothe test port) after the analyzer has been completely discharged.

The maximum DC limit of test port is 35V.

The test ports comply with Installation Category I of IEC 61010-1.

12. Front USB Port

Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are provided that can be used for

connecting to ECal (Electronic Calibration) module, USB, Multiport test setor a printer. Connecting a designated ECal module to this port enables ECalmeasurements to be taken. Connecting a compatible printer to this port

enables screen information on the E5071C to be printed. For more onexecuting ECal measurements, see Calibration, and for printing, see

Printing Displayed Screen.

The specifications of this port are identical to those of the Rear USBport.

13. Ground Terminal

Connected to the chassis of the E5071C, a ground terminal is provided with

the E5071C. You can connect a banana-type plug to this terminal for

grounding.

14. Probe Power

The E5071C comes with two ports that can be used to provide power to

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Rear Panel: Names and Functions of Parts

1. Handler I/O Port

The terminal to which an automatic machine (handler) used on a

production line is connected. See Handler I/O Port.

Connector type: 36-pin Ribbon (Centronics) connector

2. Ethernet Port

A terminal for connecting the E5071C to a LAN (Local Area Network).Connecting this instrument to a LAN enables you to access the hard disk

drive of this instrument from an external PC or to control this instrument

by using SICL-LAN or telnet.

Specification Value

Connectortype

8-pin RJ-45 connector

Base standard 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet (automatic data rateselection)

3. External Monitor Output Port (Video)

A terminal to which an external color monitor (display device) can be

connected. By connecting a color monitor to this terminal, the sameinformation shown on the LCD screen of the main body can be displayed

on an external color monitor.

Connector type: 15-pin VGA connector, female

4. GPIB Connector

The connection of an external controller through General Purpose Interface

Bus (GPIB) connector allows you to configure an automatic measurement

system.

This GPIB connector is used only for controlling the E5071C from an

external controller. Use USB/GPIB interface to control other devices fromthe E5071C. You cannot control other devices from the E5071C throughthis GPIB connector.

5. External Trigger Input Port (Ext Trig)

A connector to which external trigger signals are input. This connector

detects the downward transition from the HIGH state in TTL signals as the

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the trigger source to the "external" side (key operation: Trigger> Trigger

Source > External).

Connector type: BNC connector, female

6. Fan

The cooling fan for controlling the temperature inside the E5071C. This fanexhausts heated air from inside the analyzer to the outside.

7. Line Switch (Always ON)

Always keep this switch on (|).

Do not use this switch to turn off (O) the mains. Doing so may causethe analyzer to fail. For more information, see the description of theStandby Switch.

8. Power Cable Receptacle (to LINE)

The receptacle (outlet) to which the power cable is connected.

To connect the device to a power source (outlet), use the suppliedthree-prong power cable with a ground conductor. The plug attached

to the power cable (on the power outlet side or device side of the

cable) serves as the disconnecting device (device that cuts off powersupply) of the E5071C. When the power supply must be cut off to

avoid such danger as electric shock, pull out the power cable plug (onthe power outlet side or device side of the cable). For the procedure

for turning off the mains in normal use, see the description in StandbySwitch.

For more on the power supply, see the Installation Guide.

9. High Stability Frequency Reference Output Port (Ref Oven, Option 1E5only)

When Option 1E5 (high stability frequency reference) is installed, the

reference signal is output from this connector.

Specification Value

Connector type BNC connector, female

Output signal (Typical) 10 MHz 1 ppm, 0 dBm minimum

When Option 1E5 (high stability frequency reference) is installed,connect this connector to the External Reference Signal Input

Connector (Ref In) by using the BNC(m)-BNC(m) cable included withthe option.

10. External Reference Signal Input Port (Ref In)

The reference signal input connector for phase-locking the measurementsignal from the E5071C to the external frequency reference signal.


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Inputting the reference signal to this connector improves the accuracy and

frequency stability of the measurement signal from the E5071C.

Specification Value


Input signal (Typical) 10 MHz 10 ppm, -3 dBm to +10 dBm

When the frequency reference signal is input to this connector, themeasurement signal from the E5071C is automatically phase-locked to

the reference signal. When an input signal is not present, thefrequency reference signal inside the E5071C is automatically used.

The ExtRef on the instrument status bar is displayed in blue when thesystem is phase-locked to the external reference signal and in graywhen not phase-locked.

When using Option 1E5 (high stability frequency reference), connectthis connector to the High Stability Frequency Reference Output

Connector (Ref Oven, Option 1E5 only) by using the BNC(m)-BNC(m)cable included with the option.

11. Internal Reference Signal Output Port (Ref Out)

A connector for outputting the internal frequency reference signal from the

E5071C. By connecting this output connector to the external referencesignal input connector of another device, the device can be phase-locked tothe internal reference signal of the E5071C and used under this condition.

Specification Value


Output signal (Typical) 10 MHz 5 ppm, 0 dBm 3 dBm

Output impedance (Typical) 50 ohm

12. Serial Number Plate

The label showing the product number, serial number and the installedoption number. The accessary and system rack options are not listed on

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13. Certificate of Authenticity Label

The label showing the information of the "Certificate of Authenticity."

14. Rear USB Port

Four USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are provided that can be used for

connecting to ECal (Electronic Calibration) module, USB, Multiport test set

or a printer. Connecting a designated ECal module to this port enables ECalmeasurements to be taken. Connecting a compatible printer to this port

enables screen information on the E5071C to be printed. The specifications of this port are identical to the Front USB Port.

15. Reserved Port (Reserved)

These ports are not available for use (reserved ports).

16. Reserved Port (Reserved)

This port is not available for use (reserved port).

17. Mini-DIN Keyboard Port

A port to which a mini-DIN type keyboard is connected. The keyboard can

be used to edit VBA programs inside the E5071C or to enter file names.Since the arrow keys and numeric keys on the keyboard work in the sameway as the arrow keys and numeric keys on the front panel of the E5071C,

you can use it instead of front panel operation.

Though E5071C comes with a Mini-DIN Keyboard port, use of a USBKeyboard is recommended.

18. Mini-DIN Mouse Port

The port to which a mini-DIN type mouse is connected. Using a mouseenables you to more efficiently perform the operations of menu bars,softkeys, and dialog boxes as well as selecting an active channelor an

active trace. The mouse also enables you to move a marker or the scalereference line by using drag-and-drop operations.

Though E5071C comes with a Mini-DIN Mouse port, use of a USBMouse is recommended.

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Through this port, you can control the E5071C from external controllers.

For more information on the measurement system using the USB port, seethe USB Remote Control System.

Specification Value

Connector type Universal serial bus (USB) jack, type B (4 contact positions),Female

Compliance

Standards

USBTMC-USB488 and USB2.0

20. External Trigger Output Port

The External Trigger Output Port can output the pulse with the specifiedpolarity either before or after the measurement of each point.

The External Trigger Output Port can safely handle a maximumOutput Current of 50mA.

Symbol Parameter Typical Value Unit Condition

Pulse Width 1 sec

VOH HIGH Level Output Voltage 5 Volt Iout=-50A

VOL LOW Level Output Voltage 0 Volt Iout=50A

21. Bias Input Ports

This BNC female connector allows external bias to be applied at the test

ports.

Do not apply DC voltage exceeding 35 Volt. Bias Input Port is an optional component of E5071C. Valid for

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22. Fuse for Bias Input Ports

Fuse for Bias Input Ports is an optional component of E5071C. Valid for

options: 235, 435, 285, 485. The fuse holder has been changed. Thecurrent fuse case has the black color. There is no functional differences.

Fuse holder in Black color

Specification Description

Fuse Rating 0.5A/125V

Part Number 2110-0046

23. Aux Input Ports

The Aux Input Ports are used to input DC signal for DC signal

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Screen Area

Screen Area: Names and Functions of Parts

Channel Window

Windows for displaying traces. Because a channel corresponds to a

window, it is called a channel window. When the outer frame of a channelwindow is displayed in light gray, the channel is the active channel (thechannel for which setup is being performed). In the following figure,

Channel 1 (the upper window) is the active channel. To make a channelactive, use Channel Next or Channel Previous key. Clicking inside a channel

window will also make the channel active.

Channel 1 Window and Channel 2 Window describes differentmeasurement parameters available in the channel measurement

window. The measurement parameters described in the Channel1 and 2 Window correspond to the same channel measurement

window and are displayed in separate windows for ease of read.

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5-1. Channel Title Bar

You can assign a title to each channel and have the title displayed on thebar. For more on setting up a channel title bar, see Labeling a window.

5-2. Trace Name/Measurement Parameter

The names of the traces (Tr1 through Tr9)on the channel and their

measurement parameters are displayed here. to the right of the tracename indicates the active trace (the trace for which setup is beingperformed). To make a trace active, use Trace Next Key or Trace Prev Key.

Clicking the line where the trace name is placed (the mouse pointer

changes from to ) also makes a trace active.

5-3. Data Format

The data format of each trace is displayed here. For more on setting up

data formats, see Selecting a Data Format.

5-4. Scale Settings

The scale setting for each trace is displayed here. This example shows that

"10.00dB/" corresponds to 10 dB per division. "Ref 0.000dB" shows thatthe value of the reference line is 0 dB. For more on setting scales, see

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5-5. Trace Status Area

The setup for each trace is displayed here.

Trace status display

Classification Contentsinside [ ]

Meaning

Error correction

(In the option TDR,this informationshould be ignored.)

RO Error correction: ON(OPEN (n) responsecalibration)

RS Error correction: ON(SHORT (n) responsecalibration)

RT Error correction: ON

(THRU (n) response

calibration)

ER Error correction: ON(Enhanced responsecalibration)

F1 Error correction: ON (1-port calibration )

F2 Error correction: ON (Full2-port calibration / 2-portTRL calibration)



Turning on/offtraces

Nothing Data trace: ON, Memorytrace: OFF

M Data trace: OFF, Memorytrace: ON

D&M Data trace: ON, Memorytrace: ON

of f Data trace: OFF, Memorytrace: OFF

Performing datamath

D+M (D+M&M) Execution of Data+Memmath


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When a memory

trace is ON, see thecontents inside ()

D-M (D-M&M) Execution of Data- Memmath

D*M (D*M&M) Execution of Data*Memmath

D/M (D/M&M) Execution of Data/Memmath

Electrical delay Del A numeric value otherthan 0 (zero) is specifiedas the electrical delay orphase offset.

Smoothing Smo Smoothing: ON

Gating Gat Gating: ON

Parameter

conversion

Zr Conversion: ON

(Impedance: Reflectionmeasurement)

Zt Conversion: ON(Impedance:Transmissionmeasurement)

Ztsh Conversion: ON(Impedance:Transmission-Shuntmeasurement)

Yr Conversion: ON

(Admittance: Reflectionmeasurement)

Yt Conversion: ON(Admittance:Transmissionmeasurement)

Ytsh Conversion: ON

(Admittance:Transmission-Shuntmeasurement)

1/S Conversion: ON (InverseS-parameter)

Conj Conversion: ON(Conjugation)

Power correction PC Error correction: ON(Power calibration)

Receiver correction RC Error correction: ON


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(Receiver calibration)

Scalar-mixercorrection

Cor Error correction: ON(Scalar-mixer calibration)

Equation Editor Equ Equation Editor: ON

5-6. Reference Line Indicators

The indicators that indicate the position of the reference line for the Y-axis

scale in the rectangular display format. One indicator is to the right andthe other is to the left of the scale ( and ). To enter a numeric value for

the position of the reference line, open the data entry bar using the keys:Scale > Reference Position. You can also move the position of the reference

line by placing the mouse pointer on either of the two reference line

indicators (the pointer changes from to .), moving the indicator

vertically with the left mouse button kept pressed, and then releasing thebutton at the desired location (i.e., a drag-and-drop operation).

5-7. Trace Number

In the rectangular display format, the trace number is displayed in thesame color as the trace at the right end of each trace.

5-8. Properties

Displays the following properties.

Property Name Description

Calibration Property Displays the status of the obtained calibration coefficients

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calibration coefficient for each channel.

E5091A Property Displays the assignment information of the test ports on

the channel. For details, see Displaying the multiport testset properties.

Balanced MeasurementTopology Property

Displays the topology for balanced measurement on thechannel. For details, see Checking device type and portassignment.

5-9. Channel Status Bar

The status of each channel is displayed here (see parts 5-10 through 5-

16).

5-10. Channel Measurement Status

Displays the update status of traces on the channel.

! Measurement in progress. When the sweep time exceeds 1.5 seconds, is displayed at the point on the trace.

# Invalid traces. The measurement conditions have changed, but the traces

on the channel currently displayed have not been updated to match thenew conditions.

(Nodisplay)

The measurement has not been executed.

5-11. Error Correction Status

Displays the execution status of error correction on the channel. For

details, see Execution status of error correction for each channel.

5-12. Power Calibration Status

Displays the execution status of power level error correction on thechannel. For details, see Turning Power Level Error Correction ON/OFF.

5-13. Port Extension Status

Shows whether the port extension is turned ON or OFF.

PExt (displayed in blue) Port extension: ON

(not displayed) Port extension: OFF

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Shows whether the fixture simulator is turned ON or OFF.

Sim (displayed in blue) Fixture simulator: ON

(not displayed) Fixture simulator: OFF

5-15. Averaging Status

Displays the averaging factor and averaging count when averaging is

turned on.

n/m (displayed in blue) Averaging: ON(m: averaging factor; n: averaging count)

(not displayed) Averaging: OFF

5-16. Sweep Range

Indicates the sweep range by using the start/stop or center/span.

5-17. IF Bandwidth/CW Frequency

Indicates the IF bandwidth when the sweep type is linear/log frequency or

the CW frequency when the sweep type is power.

5-18. Channel Number

Indicates the channel number.

5-19. Graticule Labels

Y-axis divisions in the rectangular display format. When traces in therectangular display format are overlaid, the Y-axis divisions for the activetrace are displayed. The value of the reference line (the division line

between and ) is entered numerically by opening the data entry barusing the keys: Scale Key + Reference Value. You can change values of

the reference line at one-division intervals by placing the mouse pointer in

the area of the graticule label (the pointer changes from to ), moving

the pointer vertically with the left mouse button pressed, and thenreleasing the button at the desired location.

5-20. Bandwidth Parameters

Turning on the bandwidth search function displays the bandwidthparameters here. For more on the bandwidth search function, seeDetermining the Bandwidth of the Trace (Bandwidth Search).


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5-21. Marker Numbers

The marker values are displayed in a list at positions 5-21, 5-22, and 5-23.Position 5-21 displays the marker numbers. For the active marker(the one

for which setup and analysis are being performed), > is displayed to the left

of the marker number. For the reference marker, is displayed insteadof the marker number.

5-22. Marker Stimulus Values

The marker stimulus value for each marker (the frequency/power level atthe marker point) is displayed here.

5-23. Marker Response Values

The marker response value for each marker (the measurement value at

the marker point) is displayed here. Two (or three) response values aredisplayed for data in Smith chart or polar display format.

5-24. Markers

The markers used for reading values on a trace. Up to 10 markers can bedisplayed for each trace.

Active marker (the one for which setup and analysis are beingperformed)

Non-active marker

Here, "n" denotes a marker number. For the reference marker, however,nothing is displayed at the location of n. Clicking the marker or one of the

Marker Indicatorsmakes the marker active.

5-25. Marker I ndicators

Indicates the positions of markers on the stimulus axis.

Active marker indicator

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You can also move a marker to the desired position by placing the mouse

pointer on the marker indicator or position of the marker itself (the pointer

changes from to ), moving the indicator vertically with the left

mouse button pressed, and then releasing the button at the desired

location.5-26. Statistics Data

Turning on the statistics data function displays statistics data here. For

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Data Entry Bar

Used to enter numeric data into the E5071C. Press a hardkey or softkey to

enter data, and the data entry bar will appear at the top of the screen. Toassign a title to a channel window, an entry bar that allows you to enter

letters and symbols by using the front panel keys or mouse is displayed

instead.

Data entry bar

To manipulate the data entry bar by using the front panel keys,the data entry bar must be selected as the object to manipulate(with the focus placed on it). When the focus is placed on the

data entry bar, the entire bar is displayed in blue. Pressing orclicking Focus Key in the ENTRY Block enables you to move the

focus to the desired object.

2-1. Parameter Name

Displays the name of the parameter for which data will be entered.

2-2. Data Entry Area

When the data entry bar is displayed for the first time, the current settingsare displayed on it. You can change numeric values by typing from the

keyboard or in the ENTRY block on the front panel.

You can hide the frequency information in order to ensure itsconfidentiality or for other reasons. For detailed information, see Hiding

Softkey's Frequency Information.

2-3. Step Button (Small)

Increases or decreases the numeric value in the data entry area in smallsteps. Use the mouse to manipulate this button.

2-4. Step Button (L arge)

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2-5. Enter Button

After typing numeric values in the data entry area by using the keyboardor the numeric keys in the ENTRY Block on the front panel, press this

button to finish the entry. Use the mouse to manipulate this button.

2-6. Close Button

Closes the data entry area (turns off the display). Use mouse tomanipulate this button.


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Instrument Status Bar

The instrument status bar displays the status of the entire instrument.

4-1. Instrument Message/Warning

Displays instrument messages and warnings. Instrument messages aredisplayed in gray and warnings in red. For the meanings of the instrumentmessages and warnings, see Troubleshooting.

4-2. Display Update OFF Indicator

When updating of information displayed on the LCD screen is turned off,

this indicator is displayed.

4-3. RF Output OFF I ndicator

When RF signal output is turned off, this indicator is displayed.

4-4. Measurement Status

Displays the measurement status of the E5071C.

Value Description

Setup Setup for measurement in progress

Hold Measurement on hold (idling)

Init Measurement being initialized

Man The trigger source is set to "Manual" and waiting for trigger.

Ext The trigger source is set to "External" and waiting for trigger.

Bus The trigger source is set to "Bus" and waiting for trigger.


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Meas A measurement is in progress.

4-5. VBA Status

Displays the state of the execution of the VBA program in the E5071C.

Value Description

Run A VBA program is currently running.

Stop A VBA program has stopped.

4-6. External Reference Signal Phase Lock

When the frequency reference signal is input to the External ReferenceSignal Input Connector (Ref In) on the rear panel and the measurement

signal of the E5071C is phase-locked to the reference signal, ExtRefisdisplayed in blue.

Value Description

ExtRef (displayed in

blue)

Measurement signal is phase-locked to the external

reference signal.

ExtRef (displayed ingray)

Measurement signal is not phase-locked to the externalreference signal.

Even when the High Stability Frequency Reference Output Connector(Ref Oven, Option 1E5 only) and External Reference Signal Input

Connector (Ref In) are connected, phase-locking may not occurimmediately after power-on in a low-temperature environment. (The

"ExtRef" display remains gray, not blue.) In such a case, wait a fewminutes until the instrument has warmed up and the "ExtRef" displayturns blue.

4-7. Service Mode

Indicates the service mode status.

Value Description

SVC

(displayed inblue)

The E5071C is in one of the following mode.

Service mode, which is used for self-diagnosis 8 term calibration mode Advanced Mode in TDR

Measurement performance will not be guaranteed according to thespecifications. If, under normal use, the system remains in the


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service mode and does not return to normal operating mode, there isa possibility that the instrument is out of order.

SVC

(displayed inred)

An abnormal condition has been detected inside the E5071C. The unit

may be damaged. Notify the Customer Contact listed at the end ofthis manual or the distributor from whom the unit was purchased.

SVC

(displayed ingray)

The E5071C is in normal mode.

4-8. Date and Time

Displays the date and time generated by the internal clock. The displayformat is as follows:

YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM

Where:

YYYY: Year (AD)

MM: Month

DD: DayHH: MM: Time (0:00 to 23:59)

You can turn the date and time display on/off by: System > MiscSetup > Clock Setup > Show Clock.


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Menu Bar

By using the mouse and keyboard to manipulate the menu bar, you can

perform interface operations that are equivalent to those of the keys in theACTIVECH/TRACE Block, RESPONSE Block, STIMULUS Block,

MKR/ANALYSIS Block, and INSTR STATE Block on the front panel of the

E5071C. The menus on the menu bar correspond to the key blocks, andtheir submenus to the hardkeys inside the key blocks.


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Softkey Menu Bar

A group of keys on the screen called by the softkeys and menu bars. Youcan manipulate these keys by using the NAVIGATION Block keys on the

front panel, the mouse, or the keyboard. You can perform manipulations

by directly touching the screen with your finger instead of using a mouse.

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To manipulate a menu bar, it has to be selected as the object tomanipulate (with the focus placed on it). When the focus isplaced on a menu bar, the menu title area at the top isdisplayed in blue. Pressing or clicking on Focus Key in the

ENTRY Block enables you to move the focus to the desired

object.


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3-1. Softkey Menu Title

The title of the softkey menu is displayed here. Double-clicking on this partof the menu bar displays the top layer of softkeys.

3-2. Scroll Arrow (Large)

When the softkeys in a menu overflow the screen, using this key enablesyou to scroll the menu page by page. Both upward and downward scroll

arrows are available. Use the mouse to manipulate these buttons.

3-3. Softkeys

These are the actual keys you would use to perform setup. A displayed tothe right of a softkey indicates that pressing that softkey will display the

lower layer of softkeys.

3-4. Highlighted Softkey

Pressing and Enterkey on the front panel or pressing Enterkey on the

keyboard causes the highlighted (selected) softkey to be executed. You

can change which softkey in the menu is highlighted by turning or

pressing on the front panel or by pressing on the keyboard.

Pressing the key on the front panel or the key on the keyboard brings

up the upper level softkey menu, and pressing the key on the front

panel or the key on the keyboard brings up the lower level softkey

menu.

3-5. Selection Mark

Shows which softkey function is currently selected.

3-6. Softkey Status Display

Displays a softkey's setup status.

You can hide the frequency information in order to ensure its

confidentiality or for other reasons. See Hiding Softkey's Frequency

Information.

3-7. Scroll Bar

When the softkeys in a menu overflow the screen, clicking on the blank

part of the scroll bar enables you to scroll the softkey menu up or down.

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You can scroll the softkey menu up or down by using the mouse to select

and drag the scroll box (pressing the button on the object to be moved andthen releasing the button at the desired location). The length and position

of the scroll box indicate the length and position of the currently displayedpart of the softkey menu relative to the entire menu.

3-9. Scroll Arrow (Small)

Using this button, you can scroll the menu one softkey at a time. Bothupward and downward scroll arrows are available. Use the mouse to

manipulate these buttons.


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Three Methods of Operation

You can operate the E5071C using one of three operating methods: using

keys on the front panel, using a mouse and keyboard, and using the touch

screen. This section illustrates these three operating methods through theexample in which the channel window layout is set to the four-channeldisplay as shown in the following figure.

In the next section and those following it, a series of operations is

expressed as follows:

Display > Allocate Traces >

Four- Trace Display

Operating Method Using Keys

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2. Press or key to move the cursor to theAllocate Traces, thenpress Enteror ( ) key.

3. Press or key to move the cursor to , thenpress Enterkey.

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1. From the Response menu, press Display key.

2. ClickAllocate Traces.

3. ClickOperation Method Using the Touch Screen

1. Press Display key after presetting the E5071C (Executing Preset key).

2. Click/Press Allocate Traces.3. Click/Press any desired setting.


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Basic Measurement Procedures

To better understanding how to use the E5071C, this section describes the

basic measurement procedure using the E5071C and presents an exampleof the transmission measurement of a bandpass filter.

Basic Measurement Flow

1. Determining measurement conditions

Presetting the E5071C Select:

S-parameter Data format Frequency range Number of measurement points Power level IF bandwidth

2. Calibration

Specify calibration kit Select calibration type Measure calibration data Make error correction ON Save calibartion data

3. Connecting the Device Under Test (DUT)

Connect DUT Adjust the scale

4. Analyzing measurement results

Analysis using markers5. Outputting measurement results

Store measurement file to a disk


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Measurement Example of a Bandpass Filter

This section describes how to measure the transmission characteristics of a

947.5 MHz bandpass filter. The measurement conditions for thismeasurement example are those suitable for a 947.5 MHz bandpass filter.To measure another device under test (DUT), change the measurement

conditions to suit the particular DUT.

STEP 1. Determining Measurement Conditions

1. Preset the E5071C.Preset > OK

2. Set the S-parameter to S21.Meas > S21

3. When measuring the reverse transmission characteristics, setthe S-parameter to S12.

3. Set the data format to the log magnitude formatFormat > Log Mag

4.Set the center frequency to the bandpass filter center frequency.Next, specify the span frequency, which is set to 200 MHz in this

measurement example.

Center> 9 > 4 > 7 >. 5 > M/mSpan > 2 > 0 > 0 > M/m

3. When entering the frequency unit using the keyboard, type "G"for GHz, "M" for MHz, and "k" for kHz.

5. Specify the number of measurement points per sweep. The numberof measurement points in this measurement example is set to 401.

Sweep Setup > Points > 4 > 0 > 1 > x1

6. Specify the power level of the signal source. The power level in thismeasurement example is set to -10 dBm.

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7. Specify the IF bandwidth of the receiver as necessary. In thismeasurement example, the IF bandwidth is set to 10 kHz because ofthe need to lower the noise floor.

Avg > IF Bandwidth > 1 > 0 > k/m

STEP 2. Calibration

To turn the error correction ON, set the calibration type to the full 2-port

calibration and measure the calibration data.

For details about calibration, see Calibration.

1. Select the calibration kit suitable for the measurement cable. In thismeasurement example, Calibration Kit 85032F is selected.

Cal > Cal Kit > 85032F

2. Set the calibration type to the full 2-port calibration using the testport 1 and 2.

Cal > Calibrate > 2-Port Cal > Select Ports - 1-2

3. Connect the OPEN standard (included in the calibration kit) to theother end of the measurement cable that is connected to the testport 1 as shown in the following figure, and measure the open

calibration data at the test port 1. After measuring the open

calibration data, a checkmark is displayed to the left of the Port 1Open menu.

Cal > Calibrate > 2-Port Cal > Reflection > Port1 Open

In the same way, measure the calibration data for the SHORT/LOAD

standards at the test port 1.

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4. In the same way as described above, measure the calibration datafor the OPEN/SHORT/LOAD standards at the test port 2.

5. Connect the THRU standard (included in the calibration kit) betweenthe measurement cables as shown in the figure below , and measurethe thru calibration data. After measuring the thru calibration data, a

checkmark appears is displayed to the left of the Port 1-2 Thru

button.Cal > Calibrate > 2-Port Cal > Transmission > Port 1-2 Thru

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6. Make the full 2-port calibration measurement DONE. The calibrationfactor is calculated based on the calibration data acquired, and theerror correction is turned ON.

Cal > Calibrate > 2-Port Cal > Done

7. Select the type in which the data is to be saved before saving thecalibration factor (calculated based on the calibration data).

Save/Recall > Save Type > State & Cal8. Store the calibration file to the disk of the E5071C. The symbol "X"

appearing in the operations below represent the assigned numbers to

be used when the file is saved.

Save/Recall > Save State > State 0X

STEP 3. Connecting the Device Under Test (DUT)

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2. Set the appropriate scale by executing the auto scale. (See the belowfigure)

Scale > Auto Scale

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S21 trace after executing the auto scale

STEP 4. Analyzing Measurement Results

This section describes how to use the marker function to read out

important parameters for the transmission measurement of thebandpassfilter (insertion loss, -3 dB bandwidth).

Measuring the Insertion Loss

1. Display a marker.Marker> Marker 1

2. Using one of the following methods, move the marker to the centerfrequency of the bandpass filter.

On the entry bar, press 9> 4 > 7 > . > 5 > M/m Turn the rotary knob on the front panel to set it to the center

frequency (947.5 MHz).

3. Read the marker value displayed as shown in the figure below. Inthis example, the response value denotes the insertion loss.

Measuring an I nsertion Loss


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Measuring the -3 dB Bandwidth

Using the marker bandwidth search function, the bandwidth, centerfrequency between two cutoff frequency points, Q value, and insertion lossare all read out. These parameters are described in the following table.

If the two cutoff frequency points are not found, all data itemsexcept the insertion loss revert to zero.

Parameter Description

BW (Bandwidth) Stimulus width between two cutoff frequencypoints (low and high)

cent (Center Frequency) Center point between cutoff frequency points(low and high)

low (Left-side CutoffFrequency)

The lower frequency of the two cutoff frequencypoints

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Frequency) frequency points

Q (Q Value) Q = cent/BW

loss (Insertion Loss) The measurement value of the active marker.

1. Display a marker.Marker> Marker 1

2. Using one of the following methods, move the marker to the centerfrequency of the bandpass filter.

On the entry bar, press 9 > 4 > 7 > . > 5 > M/m Turn the rotary knob on the front panel to set it to the center

frequency (947.5 MHz).

3. Specify the bandwidth definition value that defines the pass band ofthe filter. In this measurement example, it is set to -3 dB.

Marker Search > Bandwidth Value > +/- > 3 > x 1

4. Set the bandwidth search function ON.Marker Search > Bandwidth

5. The bandwidth data items (BW, cent, low, high, Q, loss) will bedisplayed. (See the following figure)

Measuring the -3 dB Bandw idth


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STEP 5. Outputting Measurement Results (Save)

You can save not only the internal data but also the measurement resultssuch as trace data and display screens to the disk .

Saving the Trace Data(in CSV format)

You can save the trace data to the disk of the E5071C in CSV file format

(extension: .csv). Since the CVS-formatted data to be saved is a text file,you can analyze the data using Microsoft Excel.

Follow the step below to save the trace data:

Save/Recall > Save Trace Data

Saving the Display Screen

You can save the screen displayed on the E5071C to the disk of theE5071C in Windows bitmap file format (extension: .bmp) or Portable

Network Graphics format (extension: .png).

Follow the step below to save the display screen:

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The image on the LCD display memorized in the volatilememory (clipboard) (the image on the LCD display when theCapture/System key is pressed) is saved.


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Measurement

Measurement

This chapter provides information related to the measurements donethrough E5071C.

Setting Measurement Conditions

Calibration

Making Measurements

Data Analysis

Data Output

Optimizing Measurements

Measurement Examples

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Initializing Parameters

Setting Channels and Traces

Setting the System Z0

Setting Stimulus Conditions

Selecting Measurement Parameters

Selecting a Data Format

Setting the Scales

Setting Window Displays


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Initializing Parameters

The E5071C has three different initial settings as shown below.

Initial setting Restore method

Preset state Press Preset > OK the front panel or Execute the :SYST:PREScommand

*RST state Execute the *RST command

Factory defaultsetting

E5071C factory (default) settings

The user can set items to be preset freely. For more information, seeSetting the user preset function.

Other topics about Setting Measurement Conditions


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1 4 1601 All You may wantto select the "1-channel, 4-trace" or "2-channel, 4-trace"configuration tosave the timerequired tosave/recall theinstrumentstate file, sincethis takeslonger withotherconfigurations.More channelsand traces

requires longermeasurementtime.

2 4 1601

4 16 1601

9 9 1601

12 6 1601

16 4 160116 16 1601

24 12 1601

36 9 1601

2 8 1601 From A.09.50

2 8 10001 From A.09.20to A.09.4x

2 16 10001 From A.09.50

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72 9 401 FromA.08.10

For these setup,pressSystem >Service Menu >Channel/TraceSetup

After theconfigurationsetup isapplied,memory swapmay occurduring themeasurement.The instrumentmay seem topause duringthe

measurement.

96 9 201

160 9 201 From A.09.10

Its important to realize that the combination used to save a state filemust be the same used to recall it; that is, you cannot save a state filewith one combination of channels/traces and recall it with anothercombination. For more details, see Saving and Recalling InstrumentState.

The selection procedure is as follows:

1. Press System > Misc Setup > Channel/Trace Setup. (System > ServiceMenu > Channel/Trace Setup for some settings)

2. Press the desired softkey to select the upper limits of the number ofchannels and the number of traces.

3. The dialog box that prompts "New Channel/Trace configuration willtake effect after firmware restart." appears.

4. Click OK.