File: Readme.txt Date: March 15, 2002 Test Executive Version: B.07.01 Agilent ESG_B Test Package Version: 7.01 Welcome to the Agilent Service Support Software with the Agilent ESG E44xxB Test package! PLEASE READ THESE NOTES BEFORE RUNNING THE APPLICATION! These notes are designed to help you understand characteristics of this application and to inform you of any last minute changes. OVERVIEW This is the Revision 7.0 of test software for the Agilent ESG E44xx series RF Signal Generator series (ESG A and D family). This software includes a Test Executive (User Interface) and a package of Adjustments/Performance Tests that apply specifically to the Agilent ESG E44xxB series. This software should be used in conjunction with the Agilent ESG E44xxB Calibration Guide. MODELS AND OPTIONS COVERED The following models and options are covered by this software: MODEL # OPTIONS E4400B 1E5 1E6 E4420B 1E5 1E6 E4421B 1E5 1E6 E4422B 1E5 1E6 E4430B 1E5 UN3 UN4 UN5 UN7 UN8 UN9 UNA UNB UND H97 H98 H99 100 101 E4431B 1E5 UN3 UN4 UN5 UN7 UN8 UN9 UNA UNB UND H97 H98 H99 100 101 E4432B 1E5 UN3 UN4 UN5 UN7 UN8 UN9 UNA UNB UND H97 H98 H99 100 101 E4433B 1E5 UN3 UN4 UN5 UN7 UN8 UN9 UNA UNB UND H97 H98 H99 100 101 GENERAL Please be sure to install and configure the SICL I/O libraries that came with your GP-IB card before running the application. Only Agilent Technologies (Hewlett-Packard) GP-IB interface cards are supported at this time. The first time the application is run, the system administrator needs to enter information about the test equipment available at your site for this application. This is done through the File, Test Equipment menu items. If this is not done, the software will not allow testing. NOTE: If you are using any power sensors, each must have a default GPIB address of -1. If you get an error while running the application, first check for obvious problems such as equipment not connected, cables not attached, equipment not turned on, etc. Note any information the error message gives you which may be useful to HP customer support should you need their help. Always try to duplicate the error condition, and as a last resort, try rebooting your PC if the application hangs up. TECHNICAL SUPPORT For assistance, please FAX your questions to Agilent ESG Support at (1) (707) 577-6011. Please include a complete description of your request along with the following information: Your name Company Address Telephone number (plus extension) FAX number e-mail address Your message will be responded to promptly. PERFORMANCE TESTS -- Power Level Accuracy--: Power level measurements made at low power levels are very susceptable to errors caused by RF leakage into the measurement system. It is extremely important that the Device Under Test as well as all test equipment be isolated from stray RF signals as much as possible during these measurements. ADJUSTMENTS -- I/Q Impairment--: This adjustment requires the RF Output is properly terminated. Connect either a 10 dB attenuator or power sensor to the DUT RF Output for this adjustment. POWER METER SUBSTITUTION The 438 power meter used in this software only uses the A Input. Therefore, a 437B can be substituted without the need to change any software drivers. REVISION HISTORY: ESG E44xxB Test Package: Revision 3.0 (Original release) ESG E44xxB Test Package: Revision 3.1 Included test capability for options UNA,UN5,UN8,UN9, H97, and H98 Fixed problem with AM Accuracy and AM Distortion performance tests. The tests would not run if certain options were installed. Reduced number of datapoints measured for the Power Level Accuracy performance test. Objective was to reduce test time without compromising results. ESG_B E44xxB Test Package: Revision 3.2 Fixed problems with the Harmonics, Subharmonics and Nonharmonics tests. Tests would not run properly on models with a maximum frequency less then 4 GHz. Modified WCDMA ACP Performance Test (Option H99 with H97 or H98) to work with newer firmware revisions. For H97 this is > B.02.20 and for H98 this is > B.02.30. ESG_B E44xxB Test Package: Revision 4.0 This software is now compatible with MS Windows® NT. This operating system requires the 32 bit SICL library be installed. Added WCDMA ACP performance test for Option 100 with Option H99. Added a Prelevel adjustment for analog models. This adjustment only runs on analog models with the E4400-60038 Output module installed. ESG_B E44xxB Test Package: Revision 5.0 Added Pulse Rise/Fall Time performance test for option 1E6. Reduced number of datpoints measured to speed up test time. Change power level accuracy adjustment and performance tests to provide better measurement accuracy. ESG_B E44xxB Test Package: Revision 5.11 Fixed power level accuracy adjustment datapack problem. Modified VCO Bias Pot adjustment to support the new E4400-60180 synthesizer modules. ESG_B Test Package: Revision 5.12 Fixed Y2K bug that was printing wrong date and time on the log file. ESG_B Test Package: Revision 5.20 Modified Wideband CDMA (H99 and 100) Performance test. Changed test to accomodate a change in chip rate for firmware revision B.03.30. The chip rate was changed from 4.096 Mcps to 3.84 Mcps. This software revision works with both chip rates. ESG_B Test Package: Revision 6.00 Flash screens and nomenclature changed to reflect transition to Agilent Technologies. Modifed adjustments and performance tests to accomodate a revision to option H99. The software should work with both old and new revisions of the option. The software switches based on Output Bd. part number and an internal calibration array. Fixed some problems with the Power Level Accuracy Adjustment. Modified the Motherboard Utility software so it can be used to update internal calibration arrays when updating or changing hardware options. For option H99, the software checks the installed Output Bd. part number before downloading internal calibration arrays. ESG_B Test Package: Revision 6.20 Fixed some problems with properly testing Option H99. Fixed problem with Power Level Accuracy Adjustment and 2 GHz instruments not working properly at 2 GHz. Avoid possible 3 GHz spur in spectrum analyzer when testing at 3 GHz. Modified Power Level Accuracy performance test to be faster and more accurate. Reduced number of datapoints measured in many performance tests. Purpose was to improve test time without degrading test integrity. ESG_B Test Package: Revision 7.01 Fixed Analog Prelevel Adjustment to minimize chance of getting a DAC Overflow. Fixed LNF Gain Adjust so it works even if the power meter overflows. Fixed Gain Adjust so it works even if the power meter overflows. Changed default calibration arrays in ALC Adjustment to improve success of adjustment. Modified Test Executive and many tests to allow using E4436B or E4437B as Local Oscillator in place of 8663A. This will be enabled with a later release. In Harmonics and Nonharmonics performance test, no longer turn off LNF mode. .