
Theory of Operation 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES
System Theory RF Network Analyzers
6-14 Service Guide
Differences between 50Ω and 75Ω Analyzers.
Connections for the DUT (RF OUT and RF IN) are available in both 50Ω and 75Ω versions.
The two versions are identical except for the following:
• the type-N connectors (RF OUT and RF IN)
• the cable between the RF OUT connector and the directional coupler
• The directional coupler connected to the RF OUT. The transition from 75Ω to 50Ω occurs
within the directional coupler.
NOTE The 75Ω type-N connector at the RF IN port is specially constructed with an
internal 25Ω resistor to accomplish the 75Ω to 50Ω transition within the
connector.
Limiters.
Limiters are used to protect the circuitry on the receiver board from damage by overpower
or electrostatic discharge (ESD). The limiters are discrete parts, as shown in Figure 6-4.
The limiters begin limiting the applied signal at about +26 dBm. They protect the receiver
board much like a fuse: when a very high amount of power is applied to an input, the
limiter “fails” and becomes an open circuit. In actual practice, application of an excessive
amount of power to the input can change the characteristics of the limiter without creating
an open circuit condition. In this case, the limiter may exhibit symptoms of a degraded
match and/or increased attenuation.
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