Aeroflex 3065 Manuel utilisateur

3065 RF Combiner PXI Module

Operating Manual

Document no. 46892/762

Issue 4

29 October 2007

PREFACE

About this manual

This manual applies to instruments with software issues of 2.0 and higher.

This manual explains how to set up and configure an Aeroflex 3065 RF combiner PXI

module. Where necessary, it refers you to the appropriate installation documents that are

supplied with the module.

This manual provides information about how to configure the module as a stand-alone device.

However, one of the advantages of Aeroflex 3000 Series PXI modules is their ability to form

versatile test instruments, when used with other such modules and running 3000 Series

application software.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form

or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,

or recorded by any information storage or retrieval system,

without permission in writing by Aeroflex International Ltd.

(hereafter referred to throughout the document as ‘Aeroflex’).

PREFACE

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Intended audience

Users who need to provide a single combined output from any combination of three input

ports, or direct RF switched connection between ports.

This manual is intended for first-time users, to provide familiarity with basic operation.

Programming is not covered in this document but is documented fully in the help files that

accompany the drivers and associated software on the CD-ROM.

Driver version

This PXI RF module is designed to be used with the latest software driver version supplied on

the Aeroflex 3000 Series PXI Modules CD-ROM part no. 46886/028. Operation with earlier

versions of driver software may not be supported.

Structure

Chapter 1 General information

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 3 Operation

Chapter 4 Brief technical description

Chapter 5 Acceptance testing

PREFACE

Associated documentation

The following documentation covers specific aspects of this equipment:

PXI Modules CD-ROM Part no.

46886/028

Compilation containing soft front panels, drivers,

application software, data sheets, getting started and

operating manuals for this and other modules in the

3000 Series.

3000 Series PXI

Modules Common

Installation Guide

Part no.

46882/663

Detailed information on installing modules into a

chassis, external connections, powering up and

installing drivers. Multilingual safety precautions.

3000 Series PXI

Modules Installation

Guide for Chassis

Part no.

46882/667

Explains how to set up a populated chassis ready for

use.

PXI Studio User Guide Part no:

46892/809

Setting up and using the universal PXI application for

system configuration and operation.

PREFACE

Preface

The PXI concept

VXI and GPIB systems meet the specific needs of instrumentation users but are often too

large and expensive for mainstream applications. PC-based instrumentation may cost less but

cannot meet the environmental and operational requirements of many systems.

PXI (PCI Extensions for Instrumentation) is based on CompactPCI, itself based on the PCI

standard. PCI was designed for desktop machines but CompactPCI was designed for

industrial applications, and features a rugged Eurocard format with easy insertion and

removal. PXI adds to the CompactPCI specification by defining system-level specifications

for timing, synchronization, cooling, environmental testing, and software. While PXI extends

CompactPCI, it also maintains complete interoperability so that you can use any CompactPCI-

compliant product in a PXI system and vice versa. PXI also makes use of Windows software,

VXI timing and triggering, and VXIplug&play instrument drivers to provide powerful and

affordable systems.

®is a registered trademark of Aeroflex International Inc. in the US

PXI™ is a registered trademark of the PXI Systems Alliance

Windows™, Windows XP™ and Windows NT™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

PREFACE

Abbreviations/acronyms

dB Decibels

dBc Decibels relative to the carrier level

dBm Decibels relative to 1 mW

GND Ground

MSA Microwave Scalar Analzer

PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect

Pk-Pk Peak-to-Peak

PXI PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation

RF Radio Frequency

RMS Root Mean Square

SFP Soft Front Panel

SMA SubMiniature version A (connector)

UUT Unit Under Test

VSWR Voltage Standing-Wave Ratio

VXI VMEbus Extension for Instrumentation

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Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction

Welcome to the operating manual for the 3065 RF combiner PXI module. This high-

performance RF conditioning module features integrated high speed RF switching and a high

isolation RF power combiner/splitter and covers the frequency range 250 MHz to 6.0 GHz

(usable down to 70 MHz) in a 3U high single-slot PXI module.

This module is intended for use in RF test systems with the 3020 Series digital RF signal

generator and 3030 Series RF digitizer. Together, these modules enable compact, high

performance modular RF test systems to be developed.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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• The combiner provides a single output from any combination of three input ports A, B

and C. Each port is bi-directional, allowing many system configurations. Port D allows

for a second output or input channel, or for testing of multifunction mobile telephones that

support non-cellular functions.

• It also provides direct RF switched connection between ports A and B, and B and C, to

enable automated test system calibration.

• Possible combinations are:

Combined output

A,B,C to SUM

Switched Connection

A to B and C to D

A to D and C to B

Switched and combined

A to B and C to SUM

C to B and A to SUM

C to D and A,B to SUM

A to D and C,B to SUM

C6104

CONTROL

PCI

BUS

RF BLOCK

3065

The 3065 stores its own path loss calibration data, which can be accessed via software calls to

the driver.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Applications

The 3065 can be used in radio test applications such as transceiver testing, where the

combined port Σacts as a single port duplex connection, one or two RF sources provide TX

stimulus inputs, and an RF signal analysis instrument connected to the third port measures the

DUT’s TX parameters. For testing cellular phones with additional functions such as FM radio

or DVB, port D allows a second RF source to be routed to the unit under test.

Software

The 3065 is supplied with a VXI PNP driver and soft front panel, and a COM object and a C

interface DLL that provide similar functionality to the driver.

PXI Studio, also supplied with the module, configures your PXI modules as logical

instruments using an intuitive and powerful graphical interface. Currently, PXI Studio

provides comprehensive signal generator, digitizer and spectrum analyzer applications and

further development will provide analysis plugins to suit any modulation scheme.

RF Investigator, also supplied with the module, is an application that provides combined

operation of all Aeroflex 3000 Series modules from a single user interface, especially useful

for acceptance testing.

Deliverable items

• 3065 RF Combiner PXI module

• PXI Modules CD-ROM part no. 46886/028, containing soft front panels, drivers,

application software, data sheets, getting started and operating manuals for this and other

modules in the 3000 Series

• 3000 Series PXI Modules Common Installation Guide, part no. 46882/663

• 3000 Series PXI Modules Installation Guide for Chassis, part no. 46882/667

• SMA connector cable, part no. 43139/590, 3 off

• 50 ohm termination SMA, part no. 82532, 2 off

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Cleaning

Before commencing any cleaning, switch off the chassis and disconnect it from the supply.

You can wipe the front panel of the module using a soft cloth moistened in water, taking care

not to wet the connectors. Do not use aerosol or liquid solvent cleaners.

Putting into storage

If you put the module into storage, ensure that the following conditions are not exceeded:

Temperature range: −20 to +70°C (−4 to +158°F)

Humidity: 5 to 93%, non-condensing

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