Not at all. But if they do, we can move it to the HP 70000 list. ;)
Bob
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On Jul 4, 2024, at 10:09, Dave McGuire via groups.io <mcguire@...> wrote:
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I think it's safe to say that no one will mind such discussion here on the list. I myself would certainly like to follow along.
-Dave
On 7/3/24 22:50, Ed Marciniak wrote:
I put together a working E5504 system(26.5GHz variant) and I¡¯d be happy to take you though all of the hardware and software choices. There's "supported" hardware on their list that doesn't actually work.
Send me a PM with your phone number and I'd be happy to call on my dime.
Should anyone else be interested, I'd be happy to do the same or we could reply all in a small group format.
73,
Ed
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*From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Jason <jason0m@...>
*Sent:* Wednesday, July 3, 2024 7:54:24 PM
*To:* [email protected] <[email protected]>
*Subject:* [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] 70420A based phase noise test system
Hello,
I have started on a project to put together a microwave phase noise test system based on a 70420a, which Hewlett-Agi-sight called the E5500 series. I am curious if any other hobbyists have assembled one of these systems before and have any advice. My interest is as much in teaching myself how phase noise measurement works as it is to yield a working system, and I expect this to be a long term project. My previous experience with phase noise measurement is limited to software running on a spectrum/signal analyzer.
So far I have collected a 70420A opt 001 test set and a 70422a downconverter, plus most of the basics for a 70000 system (70004a and 70001a; parts for diy hp-msib cables are in the mail). The last major part that I have to decide which way to go, then find, is the DSA or Digitizer. I plan to use my e4435b as the ref source, at least until i get through the learning curve. The somewhat questionable N9020a discussed some weeks ago on a different thread will be the spectrum analyzer.
The biggest question I have concerns the software. My initial impression is that it will not be possible to run the original application, and that i will be signing up to reimplement a limited version of it, for just the tests that i want to perform. Has someone already done this?
Otherwise, i'm just curious to hear from anyone else who has experience with these systems and may have any advice as i figure out how to put this system together.
Thanks in advance,
-Jason
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