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Contents
HP 8517B S-Parameter Test Set Manual Contents-1
Notice ..................................................... ii
RestrictedRightsLegend................................ ii
WhatYou’llFindinThisManual…..............................iii
HP8517BS-ParameterTestSet ..........................iii
Warranty ...................................................iv
Certification .............................................iv
Warranty ................................................iv
Assistance............................................... v
Service and Support . .........................................vi
SafetyandRegulatoryInformation.............................. vii
Safety Earth Ground . . . ...................................viii
BeforeApplyingPower ...................................viii
Typeface Conventions ........................................ix
1. Getting Started
HowtoUseThisManual .....................................1-1
TestSetDescription .........................................1-2
Figure 1-1. Standard HP 8517B Test Set Block Diagram .........1-2
Figure 1-2. Option 004, HP 8517B Test Set Block Diagram .......1-3
Figure 1-3. Option 007, HP 8517B Test Set Block Diagram .......1-3
HP8517BTestSetOptions ...................................1-4
Table 1-1. HP 8517B Options and Descriptions ................1-4
VerifyingTestSetOperation ..................................1-5
Table 1-2. Test Set Operation Verification .....................1-5
CheckingSystemOperation.............................1-5
CheckingSpecifications................................1-5
Troubleshooting the Test Set . . ..........................1-5
MaintainingMeasurementAccuracy ............................1-6
InstrumentsSupportedbyThisManual ..........................1-7
Figure 1-4. Instrument Serial-Number Label Example ...........1-7
InstrumentFirmwareCompatibility .............................1-8
Table 1-3. Source Firmware Revision Compatibility Matrix .......1-8
Service and Support Options Available ..........................1-9
Table 1-4. Service and Support Options ......................1-9
Accessories ...............................................1-10
RecommendedTestEquipment ...............................1-12
Table 1-6. Recommended Test Equipment ....................1-12
OperatingandSafetyPrecautions..............................1-13
Table 1-7. Maximum Input Power Levels ....................1-13
SafetyPrecautions ......................................1-13