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During a mixer noise figure test (NF) why are the NF and gain not equivalent to zero after a user calibration?
Details can be found here...
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2009-04-28
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How can I use the 8360 Series of Synthesizer as 8970B/S System LO?
To use the 8360 series of synthesizer as 8970B/S System LO, the language switch setting at the rear panel of the synthesizer should be set to 1...
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2002-10-25
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How do I get Instrument Drivers for Agilent Test & Measurement Products?
From the CD shipped with the instrument or from the product technical support web page for the instrument.
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2009-05-01
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How do I perform a User Calibration when utilizing an Agilent R347B or Q347B Noise Source with the N8975A Noise Figure Analyzer?
User calibration requires a second noise source as the operating frequency range for the R347B and Q347B is above the maximum input frequency for the N8975A...
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2009-02-04
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How do I purchase the service manual for the NFA?
Order it as a 5*5 part number N8972-90004
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2007-05-16
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How do I remove the battery from the CPU board on an 8970B, Noise Figure Meter?
Step by step instructions can be found here...
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2009-01-30
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How does the attenuation algorithm in the NFA work?
See this FAQ for details
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2007-11-11
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Is it possible to improve the system noise figure and reduce the measurement uncertainty of the Agilent N897xA Series Noise Figure Analyzers when characterizing low gain, low noise figure test devices?
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2009-02-04
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Is it possible to plot Noise Figure and Gain traces from the 8970B to a printer via the Intelligent Interfaces Converter?
Yes, as long as the converter can still be purchased.
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2009-04-28
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Is it possible to reset the 8970A,B Noise Figure ENR table values to factory default?
Button sequence found here...
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2009-04-28
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Is it possible to reset the 8970A,B Noise Figure instrument storage/recall states to factory defaults?
Key sequence can be found here...
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2009-04-28
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Is there a method to improve measurement data correlation between the 8970B and the N897xA Series Noise Figure Analyzers (NFA)?
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2009-02-04
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Is there a sample program for acquiring Noise Figure and Gain Data from the Agilent NFA Series of Noise Figure Analyzers?
Yes
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2009-01-26
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Is there an example program for acquiring data from the Agilent 8970B Noise Figure meter via the GPIB bus?
Vee program found here...
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2009-04-28
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On the Agilent NFA Series of Noise Figure Analyzers, is it possible to query the RF attenuator range while in the auto range mode?
The command to query the Agilent NFA RF attenuator while in the auto ranging mode is: DIAG:BLU:RF:RANG?
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2009-02-04
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What are the differences between the 8970A and 8970B Noise Figure Meters?
Details can be found here...
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2009-04-28
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What are the part numbers of the 897X Manuals?
The 8970B/8971C Noise Figure products are discontinued, but you can still order the manuals. Part numbers are provided here.
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2009-02-09
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What do the various error codes on the 8970B Noise Figure Meter indicate?
Refer to the 8970B Error Message Data Sheet
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2009-02-09
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What does Error Code 18 on the 8970B Noise Figure Analyzer Indicate?
Frequency calibration failed.
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2009-02-09
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What does Error Code 22 on the 8970B Noise Figure Analyzer indicate?
Current RF attenuation not calibrated.
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2009-02-09
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What does Error Code 27 on the 8970B Noise Figure Analyzer indicate?
The Agilent 8970B/71B/71C Noise Figure Measurement Operating Manual specifies the error code as: “Overflow while calibrating”.
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2009-02-09
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What does Error Code 42 on the 8970B Noise Figure Analyzer indicate?
This error is generated when the System Local Oscillator (LO) is not located on the GPIB bus at the address specified via Special Function 40.1.
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2009-02-09
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What is the minimum sensitivity of the N897xA NFA Series?
Sensitivity is not a specified parameter
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2009-02-09
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Where can I find manuals for discontinued and obsolete Hewlett-Packard and Agilent test equipment?
Most Agilent products have PDF manuals that can be found on product pages. Other vendors also supply old manuals.
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2009-11-04
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