The NSI 85301B System
NSI is now offering a high performance antenna measurement system based
on the well-known industry standard Agilent 85301B. The NSI 85301B combines
Agilent instrumentation with NSI software and system engineering to provide
the highest quality antenna measurement system available. The NSI 85301B
operates from 2 to 20 GHz with options available to extend the range from
100 MHz to 325 GHz. This system provides an excellent high performance
antenna measurement platform for both for indoor and outdoor ranges. The
NSI 85301B system can be easily combined with an NSI near-field scanner
or NSI far-field range and is 100% compatible with the NSI measurement
software. RCS applications are also supported.
System Description
The NSI 85301B antenna & RCS measurement system provides the instrumentation
for automated antenna patterns or radar cross-section measurements. It
uses the Agilent 85310A distributed frequency converter for operation
from 2 to 20 GHz. This fundamental mixer-based system provides excellent
sensitivity and RFI immunity for indoor or outdoor ranges. The NSI 85301B
includes two Agilent 83621B synthesized sweepers as RF and LO sources,
Agilent 8530A receiver, 85309A LO/IF distribution unit, 85320A/B test
and reference mixers, system cabling, GPIB extenders, and a system rack.
Options are available for extending the frequency range from 100 MHz to
325 GHz, AUT and probe PIN switches, and support for various size near-field
scanners and far-field ranges.
Key Specifications:
| Frequency Range: |
2 GHz to 20 GHz |
| Sensitivity: |
-113 dBm, S/N=1,0 averages |
| Dynamic Range: |
89 dB, 0 averages |
| Channel Isolation: |
100 dB, reference to test |
NSI also supports
other frequency ranges
and capabilities. Contact NSI Sales Dept. for a complete quotation.
NSI 85301B
NSI 85301B System Deliverables
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Agilent 8530A microwave receiver (1)
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Agilent 83621B microwave synthesizers, 45 MHz to 20 GHz (2)
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Agilent 85309A LO/IF distibution unit, (1)
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Agilent 85320A/B test and reference mixers (1 ea.)
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GPIB extenders (2)
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LO cables, 7m (2)
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Control cables, 7m
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System rack (1)
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System manual (1)
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Equipment manual (1 set per unit)
NSI 85301B
NSI 85301B Options
| Option |
Description |
| 001 |
One additional test channel |
| 002 |
Two additional test channels |
| 003 |
Substitute Agilent 83631B source (26.5 GHz) for Agilent
83621B |
| 004 |
Add Agilent 8348A (2 - 26.5 GHz) power amp with 001 rear
I/O connector |
| 005 |
Remote LO downconverter operation (25m cable included) |
| 010 |
Add time domain capability to Agilent 8530A |
| 011 |
Add Agilent 8510C firmware operating system to Agilent
8530A |
| 012 |
Substitute Agilent 83620B source (20 GHz) for Agilent 83621B |
| 013 |
Substitute Agilent 83630B source (26.5 GHz) for Agilent
83621B |
| 014 |
Substitute Agilent 83640B source (40 GHz) for Agilent 83621B,
plus 40 GHz cables, components |
| 015 |
Substitute Agilent 83650B source (50 GHz) for Agilent 83621B,
plus 50 GHz cables, components |
| 016 |
Add Agilent 85331A SP2T 40 GHz PIN Switch |
| 017 |
Add Agilent 85332A SP4T 40 GHz PIN Switch |
| 018 |
Add Agilent 85332A H08 SP8T 40 GHz PIN Switch |
| 019 |
Add Agilent 85383A SCU local control cable |
| 020 |
Add Agilent 85384A PIN switch control cable |
| 021 |
Add Agilent 83050A Amplifier, 2-50 GHz |
| 022 |
Substitute H20 mixers (0.1 to 3.0 GHz) for std mixers (NOTE:
see option 027) |
| 023 |
Substitute H50 mixers (2 to 50 GHz) for std mixers |
| 024 |
Add H20 mixer set |
| 025 |
Add H50 mixer set |
| 026 |
Add +25 dBm high power LO for Agilent 85309A |
| 027 |
Add Agilent 85309A H20 option for operation below 300 MHz
to 100 MHz (std 85309A operates to 300 MHz) |
| 916 |
Extra set of manuals |
NSI 85301B
NSI 85301B Specifications
| Parameter |
0.1-3.0 |
2-18 |
6-20 |
20-26.5 |
18-50 |
26.5-40 |
33-50 |
40-60 |
50-75 |
75-110 |
| Agilent 83621B power (dBm) |
+10 |
+10 |
+10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Agilent 83631B power (dBm) |
+10 |
+10 |
+10 |
+3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Agilent 83651B power (dBm) |
+10 |
+10 |
+10 |
+5 |
+2.5 |
+5 |
|
|
|
|
| Agilent 83550 Series (dBm) |
|
|
|
|
|
+7 |
+3 |
+3 |
+3 |
0 |
Sensitivity
(dBm, 0 avgs) |
-107 |
-113 |
-96 |
-96 |
-95 |
-88 |
-85 |
-86 |
-78 |
-71 |
Sensitivity
(dBm, 128 avgs) |
-128 |
-134 |
-117 |
-117 |
-116 |
-109 |
-106 |
-107 |
-99 |
-92 |
Dynamic range
(dB, 0 avgs) |
86 |
89 |
81 |
81 |
68 |
79 |
71 |
72 |
60 |
56 |
Compression lvl
(dBm @ 0.1 dB) |
-21 |
-24 |
-15 |
-15 |
-27 |
-19 |
-24 |
-24 |
-18 |
-15 |
Channel isolation
(dB, ref to test) |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
95 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
| Return loss (dB, RF input) |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
15.5 |
15.5 |
15.5 |
9.5 |
9.5 |
Notes:
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Specifications shown for 2 - 20 GHz are included with standard configuration.
Other frequency ranges require optional equipment.
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Specifications shown for 0.1 - 3.0 GHz use Agilent 85320 H20 mixers with
fundamental mixing.
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Specifications shown for 2-18 GHz use Agilent 85320 mixers with fundamental
mixing.
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Specifications shown for 6 - 26.5 GHz use Agilent 85320 mixers with 3rd
harmonic mixing.
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Specifications shown for 18 - 50 GHz use Agilent 85320 H50 mixers with
3rd harmonic mixing.
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Specifications shown for 26.5 - 110 GHz use Agilent 11970 series millimeter
wave mixers.
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Frequency resolution for Agilent 83621B and Agilent 83631B = 1 Hz.
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Sensitivity is defined as signal = noise. Averaging will improve sensitivity
by 10 * Log(averaging factor).
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Channel isolation is the coherent leakage from the reference mixer to the
test mixer.
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System amplitude linearity is better than 0.05 dB from 0 to -70 dB (from
reference).
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System phase linearity is better than 0.4 degrees from 0 to -70 dB (from
reference).
NSI 85301B
Facility Requirements
The following tables provide information on size, weight, power, and
air conditioning requirements for commonly used NSI and Agilent products
to aid in preparing your site for an RF Subsystem. Items shown are for
planning purposes only, your system configuration may vary. Make sure your
installation meets local building, electrical and fire codes, as well as
any insurance regulations.
Size and Weight
| Item |
Model No |
Wt (lbs) |
Size H x W x D (in) |
| Instrument rack |
E3661A |
250 |
63.8" x 23.6" x 35.6" |
| Microwave receiver |
Agilent 8530A |
114 |
17.5" x 17" x 20" |
| Microwave synthesizer |
Agilent 83631B |
60 |
7" x 17" x 25.5" |
| LO/IF distribution unit |
Agilent 85309A |
32 |
5.3" x 17" x 24" |
| GPIB extender |
Agilent 37204A |
5 |
3.5" x 17" x 10" |
| Frequency converter |
Agilent 8511A/B |
32 |
5.3" x 17" x 20" |
| NSI switch control unit |
NSI-RF-5915 |
5 |
3.5" x 17" x 12" |
| NSI DSP interface unit |
NSI-OP-5906D |
5 |
3.5" x 17" x 12" |
| Measurement workstation |
NSI-PC-5500 |
25 |
6.25" x 17" x 19" |
| NSI 17" monitor |
|
30 |
16" x 16" x 18" |
| HP laserjet printer |
|
45 |
12" x 16" x 16" |
| NSI antenna range controller |
NSI-SC-5911A |
15 |
7" x 17" x 12" |
| NSI standard beam controller |
|
5 |
3.5" x 17" x 12" |
| NSI high speed beam controller |
NSI-RF-6002 |
5 |
3.5" x 17" x 12" |
| NSI Panther 6000 receiver |
NSI-RF-6001 |
5 |
1.75" x 17" x 13" |
NSI 85301B
Power and Cooling
Install adequate AC power at all necessary locations. All equipment
operates on 110 VAC, 60 Hz facility power, unless otherwise specified.
A 20A outlet is required for the equipment rack. Contact NSI for special
facility accommodations. Make sure enough outlets are provided at each
location, and that they can supply the required amount of current. Place
air conditioning equipment, compressors and large power converters on a
different AC circuit than that used for the RF subsystem equipment.
| Item |
Model No |
Amps |
VA rating |
Btu per hour |
| Instrument rack |
E3661A |
1.0 |
120 |
408 |
| Microwave receiver |
Agilent 8530A |
3.0 |
460 |
1564 |
| Microwave synthesizer |
Agilent 83631B |
3.3 |
400 |
1280 |
| LO/IF distribution unit |
Agilent 85309A |
1.0 |
120 |
408 |
| GPIB extender |
Agilent 37204A |
0.5 |
60 |
192 |
| Frequency converter |
Agilent 8511A/B |
0.9 |
95 |
323 |
| NSI switch control unit |
NSI-RF-5915 |
0.5 |
60 |
192 |
| NSI DSP interface unit |
NSI-OP-5906D |
0.25 |
30 |
96 |
| Measurement workstation |
NSI-PC-5500 |
5.0 |
600 |
2040 |
| NSI 17" monitor |
|
2.0 |
220 |
748 |
| HP laserjet printer |
|
7.8 |
858 |
2917 |
| NSI antenna range controller |
NSI-SC-5911A |
3.0 |
330 |
1122 |
| NSI standard beam controller |
|
2.0 |
220 |
748 |
| NSI high speed beam controller |
NSI-RF-6002 |
3.0 |
330 |
1122 |
| NSI Panther 6000 receiver |
NSI-RF-6001 |
3.0 |
330 |
1122 |
NSI 85301B
Price & Delivery
| NSI 85301B Antenna Measurement System |
CALL |
| Delivery |
20 wks ARO |
Price & delivery shown are US dollars for standard NSI 85301B configuration.
NSI supports many system options and capabilities. Price & delivery
will vary depending on your requirements. Contact NSI Sales Dept. for a
complete quotation.
NSI 85301B
