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N8201A Performance Downconverter Synthetic Instrument Module 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz Data Sheet The Agilent Technologies N8201A performance downconverter synthetic instrument module down converts a microwave signal to an IF signal providing IF output frequencies of 7.5, 21.4, and 321.4 MHz to offer three different signal bandwidth capabilities. External mixing can be utilized to downconvert microwave signals up to 110 GHz. The N8201A is based upon the industry’s most accurate spectrum analyzer, the PSA Series spectrum analyzer. Agilent's synthetic instrument family offers the highest-performing RF/MW LAN-based modular instrumentation and the smallest footprint for automated test systems (ATSs); providing the maximum flexibility and minimizing the cost of an ATS over its lifetime.

  • LXI Class-A compliant
  • Microwave performance similar to the E4440A PSA Series high-performance spectrum analyzer
  • Coherent LO input/output port allowing a common LO signal to drive multiple downconverters
  • 200 MHz wide modulation bandwidth with pre-selector off

Definitions and Conditions Specifications (spec): Specifications describe the performance of parameters covered by the product warranty and apply over 0 to 55 °C temperature range unless otherwise noted. Typical (typ): Typical describes additional product performance information that is not covered by the product warranty. It is performance beyond specifications that 80 percent of the units exhibit with a 95 percent confidence level over the temperature range of 20 to 30 °C. Typical performance does not include measurement uncertainty. Nominal (nom): Nominal values indicate expected performance, or describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product, but is not covered by the product warranty. Nominal values represent the value of a parameter that is most likely to occur; they represent the expected mean or average. The N8201A performance downconverter will meet its specifications when:

  • Stored a minimum of two hours within the operating temperature range and turned on for at least 30 minutes with Auto Align On selected.
  • The instrument is within its one-year calibration cycle.
  • Align All Now has been performed within the past 24 hours or when the temperature changes 3 °C.
  • Front panel 1st LO OUT connector terminated in 50 Ω.
  • DC coupling applied if RF frequency is < 20 MHz.
  • Front panel 1st and 2nd LO jumpers must be installed. Table of Contents Input attenuation switching uncertainty . . 6

DC coupled 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz AC coupled 20 MHz to 26.5 GHz Internal mixing bands preamp off Internal mixing band Specification Harmonic mixing mode (N) 2 0 3 Hz to 3.045 GHz (DC coupled) 1– 0 20 MHz to 3.045 GHz (AC coupled) 1– 1 3.045 to 6.6 GHz 1– 2 6.6 to 13.2 GHz 2– 3 13.2 to 19.2 GHz 4– 4 19.2 to 26.5 GHz 4– Internal mixing bands preamp on (Option 1DS) Internal mixing band Specification Harmonic mixing mode (N) 2 0 100 kHz to 3.045 GHz (DC coupled) 1– 0 20 MHz to 3.045 GHz (AC coupled) 1– Internal mixing bands preamp on (Option 110) Internal mixing band Specification Harmonic mixing mode (N) 2 0 10 MHz to 3.045 GHz (DC coupled) 1– 0 20 MHz to 3.045 GHz (AC coupled) 1– 1 3.045 to 6.6 GHz 1– 2 6.6 to 13.2 GHz 2– 3 13.2 to 19.2 GHz 4– 4 19.2 to 26.5 GHz 4– Internal mixing bands preselector bypassed (Option 123) Internal mixing band Specification Harmonic mixing mode (N) 2 1 3.055 to 6.6 GHz 1– 2 6.6 to 13.2 GHz 2– 3 13.2 to 19.2 GHz 4– 4 19.2 to 26.5 GHz 4– Frequency range for external mixing (Option AYZ) Band Harmonic mixing mode (N) Preselected Preselector bypassed K (18.0 to 26.5 GHz) N/A 6– A (26.5 to 40.0 GHz) 8+ 8– Q (33.0 to 50.0 GHz) 10+ 10– U (40.0 to 60.0 GHz) 10+ 10– V (50.0 to 75.0 GHz) 14+ 14– E (60.0 to 90.0 GHz) N/A 16– W (75.0 to 110.0 GHz) N/A 18– F (90.0 to 140.0 GHz) N/A 22– D (110.0 to 170.0 GHz) N/A 26– G (140.0 to 220.0 GHz) N/A 32– Y (170.0 to 260.0 GHz) N/A 38– J (220.0 to 325.0 GHz) N/A 48– 1. Up to 325 GHz down conversion capability with external mixers. 2. N is the harmonic mixing mode. All mixing modes are negative (as indicated by the ‘–’), where the desired first LO harmoni c is higher than the tuned frequency by the first IF (3.9214 GHz for the 3 Hz to 3.0 GHz band, 321.4 MHz for all other bands).

321.4 MHz

  1. Calibration accuracy depends on how accurately the frequency standard was adjusted to 10 MHz. If the calibration procedure is followed, the
  2. For periods of one year or more.
  3. Applies only when power is disconnected from instrument. Does not apply when instrument is in standby mode.
  4. The achievable calibration accuracy at the beginning of the calibration cycle includes these effects:
  5. The IF bandwidth is 60 MHz if used at a center frequency of 321.4 MHz.
  6. See figure above for nominal 4 dB IF bandwidth of preselector.

Figure 1. Nominal preselector bandwidth at –4 dB vs center frequency

100 Hz –91 dBc/Hz –90 dBc/Hz –96 dBc/Hz

1 MHz –145 dBc/Hz –144 dBc/Hz –147 dBc/Hz –148 dBc/Hz

  1. Nominal changes of phase noise sidebands with other center frequencies are shown by some examples in the graphs that follow. To predict the phase noise for

other center frequencies, note that phase noise at offsets above approximately 1 kHz increases nominally as 20 x log N, where N is the harmonic mixer mode. For offsets below 1 kHz, and center frequencies above 1 GHz, the phase noise increases nominally as 20 log CF, where CF is the center frequency in GHz.

  1. Noise sidebands for offsets of 30 kHz and below are shown for phase noise optimization set to optimize £(f) for f < 50 kHz ; for offsets of 100 kHz and above,

the optimization is set for f > 50 kHz. Figure 2. Nominal phase noise at diffferent center frequencies Figure 3. Nominal phase noise at diffferent LO center frequencies

Preamp off +30 dBm (1W) Preamp on (Option 1DS) +30 dBm (1W) Preamp on (Option 110) +25 dBm (1W) Microwave preselector bypass (Option 123) +10 dBm (1W) 1 Peak pulse power < 10 µs pulse width, < 1% duty cycle and input attenuation ≥ 30 dB +50 dBm (100 W) DC volts: DC coupled < ±0.2 Vdc AC coupled ±100 Vdc Input attenuator range 0 to 70 dB in 2 dB steps Input attenuation switching uncertainty (nominal) Frequency 0 to 40 dB attenuation range 0 to 70 dB attenuation range DC to 6.5 GHz ±0.3 dB ±0.4 dB 6.5 to 13 GHz ±0.4 dB ±0.5 dB 13 to 19 GHz ±0.6 dB ±0.7 dB 19 to 26.5 GHz ±0.7 dB ±0.9 dB 1. Adding 20 dB of input attenuation will increase the maximum input power to +30 dBm.

1 dB gain compression point (two-tone)2 RF input frequency Maximum power at mixer 3 Nominal power at mixer Preamp off 20 to 200 MHz 0 dBm +3 dBm 200 MHz to 3.0 GHz +3 dBm +7 dBm 3.0 to 6.6 GHz +3 dBm +4 dBm 6.6 to 26.5 GHz –2 dBm 0 dBm Preselector bypassed (Option 123) 3.045 to 26.5 GHz +8 dBm Preamp on (Option 1DS) Nominal power at preamp 10 to 200 MHz –30 dBm

200 MHz to 3 GHz –25 dBm

Preamp on (Option 110) 10 to 200 MHz –24 dBm

200 MHz to 3 GHz –20 dBm

3.0 to 6.6 GHz –23 dBm 6.6 to 26.5 GHz –27 dBm Gain compression (two-tone) (typical) RF input frequency Mixer level 3 Compression 20 to 200 MHz 0 dBm < 0.5 dB 200 MHz to 6.6 GHz +3 dBm < 0.5 dB 6.6 to 26.5 GHz –2 dBm < 0.4 dB Noise figure (Input terminated, 0 dB input attenuation) Frequency Noise figure Noise figure Input referred noise density 4 (typical) (typical) Preamp off (Option 110 not installed) 10 to 100 kHz 38 dB 34 dB –139 (dBm/Hz) 100 kHz to 1 MHz 30 dB 26 dB –147 (dBm/Hz) 1 to 10 MHz 25 dB 22 dB –151 (dBm/Hz) 10 MHz to 1.2 GHz 22 dB 20 dB –153 (dBm/Hz) 1.2 to 2.1 GHz 23 dB 21 dB –152 (dBm/Hz) 2.1 to 6.6 GHz 24 dB 22 dB –151 (dBm/Hz) 6.6 to 13.2 GHz 26 dB 21 dB –152 (dBm/Hz) 13.2 to 20 GHz 29 dB 26 dB –147 (dBm/Hz) 20 to 26.5 GHz 33 dB 30 dB –143 (dBm/Hz) 1. Gain compression is described by a level/compression pair where for every mixer level there is a different amount of compre ssion. The first table labeled “1 dB compression point” indicates the signal level where you will see 1 dB of compression, where as the second table indicat es the amount of compression to expect at a given signal level. 2. Large signals, even at frequencies not within the IF bandwidth, can cause in-band signals to be compressed because of two- tone gain compression. This specification tells how large an interfering signal must be in order to cause a 1 dB change in an in-band signal. 3. Mixer power level (dBm) = input power (dBm) – input attenuation (dB). 4. Input referred noise density (dBm/Hz) = thermal noise at +55 °C (dBm) + noise figure of the downconverter (dB). The noise measured at the IF output’s of the downconverter will be higher due to the Conversion gain, the measurable noise density is not diminished due to this gain.

Noise figure (continued) Frequency Noise figure Noise figure Input referred noise density 1 (typical) (typical) Preamp off (Option 110 installed) 10 to 100 kHz 38 dB 34 dB –139 (dBm/Hz) 100 kHz to 1 MHz 30 dB 26 dB –147 (dBm/Hz) 1 to 10 MHz 25 dB 22 dB –151 (dBm/Hz) 10 MHz to 1.2 GHz 23 dB 20 dB –153 (dBm/Hz) 1.2 to 2.1 GHz 24 dB 21 dB –152 (dBm/Hz) 2.1 to 6.6 GHz 25 dB 22 dB –151 (dBm/Hz) 6.6 to 13.2 GHz 27 dB 25 dB –146 (dBm/Hz) 13.2 to 16 GHz 30 dB 28 dB –143 (dBm/Hz 16 to 19 GHz 30 dB 27 dB –144 (dBm/Hz) 19 to 26.5 GHz 34 dB 31 dB –140 (dBm/Hz) Preamp on (Option 1DS) 100 to 500 kHz 18 dB 13 dB –160 (dBm/Hz) 500 kHz to 1 MHz 15 dB 10 dB –163 (dBm/Hz) 1 to 10 MHz 12 dB 7 dB –166 (dBm/Hz) 10 to 500 MHz 7 dB 5 dB –168 (dBm/Hz) 500 MHz to 1.1 GHz 8 dB 6 dB –167 (dBm/Hz) 1.1 to 2.1 GHz 9 dB 7 dB –166 (dBm/Hz) 2.1 to 3.0 GHz 10 dB 9 dB –164 (dBm/Hz) Preamp on (Option 110) 10 to 50 MHz 28 dB 21 dB –152 (dBm/Hz) 50 to 500 MHz 23 dB 11 dB –162 (dBm/Hz)

500 MHz to 3 GHz 10 dB 7 dB –166 (dBm/Hz)

3 to 6.6 GHz 11 dB 9 dB –164 (dBm/Hz) 6.6 to 13.2 GHz 13 dB 10 dB –163 (dBm/Hz) 13.2 to 16 GHz 14 dB 10 dB –163 (dBm/Hz) 16 to 19 GHz 16 dB 11 dB –162 (dBm/Hz) 19 to 26.5 GHz 19 dB 14 dB –159 (dBm/Hz) Preselector bypassed (Option123) (Option 110 not installed) > 3.05 to 6.6 GHz 25 dB 22 dB –151 (dBm/Hz) 6.6 to 13.2 GHz 33 dB 29 dB –144 (dBm/Hz) 13.2 to 19.2 GHz 38 dB 35 dB –138 (dBm/Hz) 19.2 to 26.5 GHz 44 dB 41 dB –132 (dBm/Hz) Preselector bypassed (Option123) (Option 110 installed) > 3.05 to 6.6 GHz 28 dB 24 dB –149 (dBm/Hz) 6.6 to 13.2 GHz 36 dB 33 dB –140 (dBm/Hz) 13.2 to 16 GHz 40 dB 36 dB –137 (dBm/Hz) 16 to 19.2 GHz 40 dB 37 dB –136 (dBm/Hz) 19.2 to 26.5 GHz 47 dB 46 dB –127 (dBm/Hz) Preselector bypassed (Option 123) Preamp on (Option 110) > 3.05 to 6.6 GHz 16 dB 13 dB –160 (dBm/Hz) 6.6 to 13.2 GHz 25 dB 22 dB –151 (dBm/Hz) 13.2 to 16 GHz 29 dB 28 dB –145 (dBm/Hz) 16 to 19.2 GHz 33 dB 32 dB –141 (dBm/Hz) 19.2 to 26.5 GHz 40 dB 38 dB –135 (dBm/Hz) 1. Input referred noise density (dBm/Hz) = thermal noise at +55 °C (dBm) + noise figure of the downconverter (dB). The noise m easured at the IF output’s of the downconverter will be higher due to the Conversion gain, the measurable noise density is not diminished due to this gain.

following graphs. All curves have 0 dB input attenuation.

7.5 MHz

21.4 MHz

Figure 4. Conversion gain curves (nominal)

22.00 28.00 30.00 32.00 34.00 36.00 0 1000 2000 3000 Frequency (MHz) Conversion gain (dB) Preamp on (Option 110) 26.00 24.00 2.00 7.00 8.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 3000 8000 13000 23000 Frequency (MHz) Conversion gain (dB) 5.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 18000 20.00 26.00 30.00 32.00 3000 8000 13000 23000 Frequency (MHz) Conversion gain (dB) Preamp on (Option 110) preselected 22.00 24.00 28.00 18000 (4c) (4d) (4e) Figure 4, continued. Conversion gain curves (nominal)

–8.00 2.00 8.00 12.00 3000 8000 13000 23000 Frequency (MHz) Conversion gain (dB) unpreselected (Option 123) –4.00 0.00 6.00 18000 –2.00 –6.00 4.00 10.00 17.00 27.00 31.00 35.00 3000 8000 13000 23000 Frequency (MHz) Conversion gain (dB) Preamp on (Option 110) unpreselected (Option 123) 21.00 25.00 29.00 18000 23.00 19.00 33.00 (4f) (4g) Figure 4, continued. Conversion gain curves (nominal)

RF input VSWR at tuned frequency (nominal) Condition VSWR 10 dB attenuation, 50 MHz < 1.07:1 ≥ 8 dB input attenuation 50 MHz to 3 GHz < 1.2:1 3 to 18 GHz < 1.6:1 18 to 26.5 GHz < 1.9:1 2 to 6 dB input attenuation 50 MHz to 3 GHz < 1.6:1 3 to 26.5 GHz < 1.9:1 0 dB input attenuation 50 MHz to 3 GHz < 1.9:1 3 to 26.5 GHz < 1.9:1 Preamp on (Option 1DS) < 10 dB input attenuation 50 MHz to 3 GHz < 1.5:1 ≥ 10 dB input attenuation 50 MHz to 3 GHz < 1.2:1 Preamp on (Option 110) < 10 dB input attenuation 200 MHz to 6.6 GHz < 1.5:1 6.6 to 26.5 GHz < 1.9:1 ≥ 10 dB input attenuation 200 MHz to 6.6 GHz < 1.4:1 6.6 to 13.2 GHz < 1.7:1 13.2 to 19.2 GHz < 1.5:1 19.2 to 26.5 GHz < 1.8:1 Internal 50 MHz calibrator is on Open input Alignments running Open input Spurious responses General spurious responses (Mixer level 1 = –40 dBm, N = LO mixing harmonic) f < 10 MHz from carrier (–73 + 20 log N) dBc f ≥ 10 MHz from carrier (–80 + 20 log N) dBc (–90 + 20 log N) dBc typical Second harmonic distortion (SHI) Frequency Mixer level

1 Distortion SHI

30 to 460 MHz –40 dBm –82 dBc +42 dBm 460 MHz to 1.18 GHz –40 dBm –92 dBc +52 dBm 1.18 to 1.5 GHz –40 dBm –82 dBc +42 dBm 1.5 to 2.0 GHz –10 dBm –90 dBc +80 dBm 2.0 to 13.25 GHz –10 dBm –100 dBc +90 dBm Preselector bypassed (Option 123)

10 MHz to 25 GHz –40 dBm –70 dBc (nominal) +30 dBm (nominal)

Preamp on (Option 1DS) Preamp level 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz –45 dBm –60 dBc (nominal) +15 dBm (nominal) Preamp on (Option 110) 10 MHz to 13.25 GHz –45 dBm –55 dBc (nominal) +10 dBm (nominal) 1. Mixer level (dBm) = input power (dBm) – input attenuation (dB). 2. Preamp level (dBm) = input power (dBm) – input attenuation (dB).

Third-order intermodulation distortion (TOI) (nominal) Frequency Distortion TOI 1 Preamp off, preselected Two –30 dBm tones

10 MHz to 3 GHz –92 dBc +16 dBm

3 to 26.5 GHz –100 dBc +20 dBm Preamp on (Option 1DS) Two – 45 dBm tones

10 MHz to 3 GHz –76 dBc –7 dBm

Preamp on (Option 110) Two – 45 dBm tones 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz –74 dBc –8 dBm Preselector bypassed (Option 123) Two –30 dBm tones 3.05 to 26.5 GHz –100 dBc +20 dBm Other Input Related Spurious Frequency Mixer level

2 Distortion

Images, multiples and out-of-band responses 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz –10 dBm –80 dBc Residual responses (nominal) (Input terminated and 0 dB attenuation) I nput referred level (dBm) Frequency Range 321.4 MHz IF out 21.4 MHz IF out 7.5 MHz IF out 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz –75 –100 –100 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz Preamp on –90 –100 –100 (Option 1DS or 110) 3.045 to 26.5 GHz Preselector bypassed –65 –95 –90 (Option 123) 1. TOI = third order intercept. TOI = mixer tone level (dBm) - distortion (dBc) / 2, where distortion is the relative level of the distortion tones. 2. Mixer level (dBm) = input power (dBm) – input attenuation (dB). 3. Input referred level (dBm) = residual level at IF output (dBm) – conversion gain of downconverter (dB). This is the signal level which would be required at the input of the downconverter to create a signal at the IF output equal to the residual level.

Figure 5. Nominal dynamic range

Preamplifier specifications Option 1DS Frequency range 100 kHz to 3 GHz Gain +28 dB (nominal) Noise figure 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz 6 dB (nominal) 1.5 to 3.0 MHz 7 dB (nominal) Option 110 Frequency range 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz Gain +27 dB (nominal) Noise figure 10 to 30 MHz 12.5 dB (nominal) 30 MHz to 3 GHz 7.8 dB ( nominal) 3 to 26.5 GHz 10.3 dB (nominal) Hardware settling time (nominal) Affected hardware Nominal settling time Input attenuator 65 ms Preamp (Option 110 or 1DS) 85 ms Microwave preselector (Option 123) 25 ms AC/DC coupling 90 ms Tuning Frequency range

2 Average Maximum

3 Hz to 3.05 GHz 175 ms 260 ms Tuning crosses 3.05 GHz 200 ms 280 ms 3.05 to 26.5 GHz 240 ms 320 ms Regulatory Compliance EMC Complies with European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC

  • IEC/EN 61326
  • CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, Class A
  • AS/NZS CISPR 11:2002
  • ICES/NMB-001 Safety Complies with European low voltage directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC
  • IEC/EN 61010-1
  • Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
  • USA: UL 61010-1 1. Hardware settling time is the time required for the IVI-COM driver command to return. 2. This is the frequency range containing both the initial and final RF input tuning frequencies. Example, if the previous RF input frequency is 1 GHz and the final frequency is 3 GHz, then the nominal settling time will be 175 ms.

Power requirements 100 to 120 V 50/60/400 Hz 220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz Power consumption < 260 watts, no options, < 450 watts, all options Standby < 20 watts (typical) Environmental Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Agilent Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robus t against the environmental stresses of storage, transportation and end-use; those stresses include, but are not limited to tempe rature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, and power line conditions. Test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are simil ar to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3. Operating temperature range 0 to 55 °C Storage temperature range –40 to 70 °C Humidity Type tested: 0 to 95% at 40 °C Altitude Type tested: 0m to 4600 m above mean sea level (15,000 ft) Acoustic emissions Type tested: L NPE < 55 dB(A) at 25 °C tested according to ISO 7779 Shock and vibration Operating random Type tested: 5 to 500 Hz, 0.21 g rms, close in phase noise may be significantly degraded due to microphonics. Survival random vibration Type tested: 5 to 500 Hz, 2.09 g rms Survival swept sine vibration Type tested: 5 to 500 Hz, 0.5 g peak Transportation shock Type tested: 50 G peak trapezoidal; 337 in/sec ∆V Data storage

2 MB (nominal)

Net weight 19.0 kg (42 lbs) (nominal) Shipping weight 25.9 kg (57 lbs) (nominal) Dimensions 4U, 1/2 rack width LXI module Height 17.7 cm (7.0 in) Width 21.2 cm (8.375 in) Length 65.0 cm (25.6 in) Recommended calibration cycle The recommended calibration cycle is 12 months. Calibration services are available through Agilent service centers. Security All user data is stored in volatile memory. For additional information on instrument security issues, visit: www.agilent.com/find/security ISO compliance This modular instrument is manufactured in an ISO-9001 registered facility in concurrence with Agilent Technologies, Inc. commitment to quality. Warranty This Agilent Technologies product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Agilent Technologies will, at its option, either repair or replace products that are defe ctive.

Connector type 3.5 mm male precision connector Impedance 50 Ω (nominal) (see RF input VSWR) First LO emission level

1 Band 0: < –120 dBm

Bands ≥ 1: < –100 dBm Reference 1-30 MHz Connector type SMB male Impedance 50 Ω (nominal) Input amplitude range –5 to +10 dBm (nominal) Input frequency 1 to 30 MHz (nominal), selectable to 1 Hz resolution Lock range ±5 x 10 –6 of selected external reference input frequency Reference 10 MHz out (switched) Connector type SMB male Impedance 50 Ω (nominal) Output amplitude ≥ 0 dBm (nominal) Frequency 10 MHz ± (10 MHz x frequency reference accuracy) Trigger in Connector type SMB male Impedance 4 kΩ (nominal) Trigger level range LVTTL Trigger out Connector type SMB male External trigger input impedance 50 Ω (nominal) Level 5V TTL Low level 100 mV (nominal) (high impedance load) High level 4.9 V (nominal) (high impedance load)

2.4 V (nominal) (50 Ω load)

321.4 MHz IF output

Impedance 50 Ω (nominal)

21.4 MHz IF output

Impedance 50 Ω (nominal)

7.5 MHz IF output

Impedance 50 Ω (nominal) Ext mixer pre-sel out Connector SMB male Load impedance (DC coupled) 110 Ω (nominal) Range 0 to 10 V (nominal) Sensitivity: External mixer 1.5 V/GHz of tuned LO frequency (nominal) Ext mixer IF in Connector SMA female Impedance 50 Ω (nominal) Center frequency 321.4 MHz 3 dB bandwidth 60 MHz (nominal) Maximum safe input level +10 dBm Absolute amplitude accuracy 20 to 30 °C 0 to 55 °C ±1.2 dB ±2.5 dB VSWR < 1.5:1 (nominal) 1 dB gain compression 0 dBm (nominal) 1. With 10 dB attenuation.

Front panel connectors (continued) Ext mixer IF in (continued) Mixer bias current Range ±10 mA Resolution 0.01 mA Accuracy ±0.02 mA (nominal) Output impedance 477 Ω (nominal) Mixer bias voltage Range ±3.7 V (measured in an open circuit) Ext mixer 1st LO out Connector SMA female Impedance 50 Ω (nominal) Frequency range 3.05 to 6.89 GHz VSWR < 2.0:1 (nominal) Power output 20 to 30 °C 0 to 55 °C Coherent carriers 3.6 GHz 2nd LO out Connector type SMA female Impedance 50 Ω (nominal) Power output +3 dBm Frequency 3.6 GHz Coherent carriers 3 to 7 GHz 1st LO in Connector type SMA female Impedance 50 Ω (nominal) Input power +15 dBm Coherent carriers 3.6 GHz 2nd LO in Connector type SMA female Impedance 50 O (nominal) Input power +3 dBm Coherent carriers 3 to 7 GHz 1st LO out Connector type SMA female Impedance 50 O (nominal) Power output +15 dBm Frequency 3.05 to 6.89 GHz VGA out Connector VGA compatible, 15-pin mini D-SUB Format VGA (31.5 kHz horizontal, 60 Hz vertical sync rates, non-interlaced) Analog RGB Resolution 640 x 480 Noise source +28 V (pulsed) (Option 219) Connector BNC female Output voltage On 28.0 +/- 0.1 V (60 mA maximum) Off < 1 V IF log video (Option V7L)

321.4 MHz in

Impedance 50 Ω (nominal) Video out Connector SMB male Impedance 50 Ω (nominal) Maximum input power +10 dBm Rear panel connectors LXI trigger bus in Connector type 25-pin subminiature female connector LXI trigger bus out Connector type 25-pin subminiature female connector LAN (10/100Base-T) Connector type RJ45

Ordering Information and Options Model/option Description N8201A Performance downconverter 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz N8201A-526 Frequency range from 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz N8201A-AYZ External mixing capability N8201A-B7J 1 Digital demodulation hardware (Required for Agilent 89601A VSA software.) N8201A-123 Microwave pre-selector bypass N8201A-1DS Built-in preamplifier; 100 kHz to 3 GHz N8201A-110 Built-in preamplifier; 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz N8201A-219

1 Noise figure measurement personality

N8201A-2261 Phase noise measurement personality N8201A-V7L1 Log video output on front panel N8201A-H02 Adds internal digitizer and SCPI capability Glossary AC Alternating current DC Direct current k Kilo, or 1000 LAN Local Area Network ms Milliseconds s Seconds SHI Second harmonic distortion SMB Sub-miniature bayonet TOI Third-order intermodulation distortion LXI LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation 1. Requires Option H02.

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