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Are there any restrictions on the selection of the E4980A options?
The E4980A-001 "Power and DC Bias Enhancement" and E4980A-002 "Bias Current Interface" can be installed in the same unit but cannot be operated simultaneously.
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2008-11-12
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Can I control the E4980A functions by operation on Web Browser?
Yes, you can control the E4980A over Web Browser by connecting it to your PC by LAN.
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2008-06-12
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Can I program a secondary parameter (such as D, Q, Rs, etc) for the list sweep setup of the E4980A?
Yes, when the list sweep setup is programmed over GPIB, the secondary parameter can be set by using SCPI commands.
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2008-11-12
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Can I read a list sweep measurement data by operating the soft-panel of the E4980A on Web Browser?
Yes, you can read a list sweep measurement data using Web-server control mode.
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2009-08-25
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Can the E4980A make a list sweep measurement at regular time intervals and save the measurement data with time stamp?
Yes. You can make a List Sweep measurement and save the measurement result with time data using Time Stamp function.
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2009-08-19
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Can the E4980A perform open/short/load correction at user-specified spot frequency points while open/short correction at all frequency points is set to off?
No, open/short/load correction at user-specified spot frequency points can be activated only when open/short correction at all frequency points is set to on.
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2009-05-26
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Can the E4980A with option E4980A-005 be upgraded to standard model?
Yes. The E4980A-005 can be upgraded to the standard model by ordering the E4980AU-007 Upgrade Kit. The upgrade can be performed at Agilent service center only.
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2008-11-12
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Can the Open/Short/Load correction data be extracted from the E4980A over GPIB?
Yes, it is possible but is limited to correction data for "correction based on specified frequency points" only.
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2008-06-11
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Can the time stamp function and :LIST:SEQuence:TSTamp:DATA command of the E4980A be used for a list sweep measurement in STEP mode?
No, the time stamp function can be used in the sequential (SEQ) mode only.
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2009-01-08
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Does the E4980A have 2 m / 4 m cable length option?
No option is required because the standard model of the E4980A has the cable length correction function for 0 m, 1 m, 2 m and 4 m test leads.
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2008-11-12
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How can I clear the data buffer memory of the E4980A when an error message "E90: Data buffer overflow" appears?
Use :MEM:CLE DBUF command or press "SAVE & STOP" softkey.
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2008-06-12
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How can I connect a test fixture to the measurement terminals of the E4980A when the stopper (dual plastic bars) at the rear of the fixture disturbs the connection?
Remove the stopper from the test fixture by removing a screw at the center of the plastic stopper. Otherwise, remove the front rubber guide from the E4980A.
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2009-03-11
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How can I get DC bias current resolution of 20 mA (same as the 4284A-002) in the 1 A to 2 A range when the E4980A-002 is used with 2 units of the 42841A (40 A bias configuration)?
The bias current resolution has been improved on the E4980A with firmware revision 2.12 and above. If your E4980A has firmware revision 2.10 or below, upgrade the firmware to revision 2.12 or above.
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2008-11-12
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How can I save a list sweep measurement data of the E4980A into a USB memory?
11 procedures are used to save the list sweep measurement data into a USB memory:
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2008-11-12
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How do I calculate the accuracy of 4284A when the desired stimulus is RMS current rather than RMS voltage?
The Agilent 4284A data sheet provides measurement accuracy as a function of stimulus level in RMS volts.
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2007-05-09
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How does the E4980A operate when the buffer memory overflowed?
The E4980A doesn’t store the subsequent data into the buffer memory.
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2008-06-12
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How does the E4980A operate when the USB stick memory overflowed?
The E4980A doesn't store new data into the USB memory.
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2008-06-12
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How is measurement accuracy of the E4980A specified when ALC function is set to ON?
Find the test signal level setting in ALC Off mode where the applied signal voltage or current across the DUT is equal to ALC setting value. Then calculate accuracy at this test signal level setting as follows:
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2008-06-11
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How should I make measurements to accurately measure an extremely high Q device such as a crystal resonator?
Take a wait time required for the device to settle its impedance after the test signal frequency or level is changed.
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2008-11-12
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Is electrical length compensation required when using RF coaxial test fixture with the E4980A?
No, the electrical length compensation for RF coaxial test fixtures is not required.
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2008-06-11
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Is it possible to measure the leakage inductance of a transformer via an LCR meter or impedance analyzer?
Yes, it is possible to measure the leakage inductance of a transformer via an LCR meter or impedance analyzer.
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2008-01-29
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Is Load correction data of the E4980A applied to Rdc measurements?
No. Load correction data is not applied to Rdc measurements.
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2008-06-11
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Is the E4980A compatible with all the test fixtures which can be used with the 4284A?
Yes, all the test fixtures available for the 4284A can be used with the E4980A.
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2008-11-12
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Is there a 16060A-like transformer test fixture usable with the E4980A?
No transformer test fixture for the E4980A is available.
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2009-03-11
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Is there any difference between "standard model of the E4980A" and "E4980A-005 Entry Model" except for measurement time?
No, the difference is measurement time only. Other specifications and operating performance are same as the standard model.
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2008-11-12
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