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Accessory kits - various types
AC power analyzers - PA2201A and PA2203A
AC power supplies 6811C, 6812C, 6813C
Airlines
Arbitrary waveform generators M8194A
Amplifiers?493A, 495A?
Attenuators (optical) 8156A, 8157A, 8158B, 81566A, 81576A,?
Attenuators (RF) 8494A
Attenuator set (500 Ω) 350C
Attenuator set (600 Ω) 350D
Attenuator switch driver
Audio analyzers? 8903A, 8903B, 8903E,? ?
Base station test sets
Bit error rate testers (BERTs)
Cables
Capacitance meters U1701A, U1701B, 4272A, 4278A, 4279A
Capacitor Bridge 4270A,
Capacitor standards 16380A, 16380C,?
Carrier noise test setsi
Cesium frequency standards
Clamp ammeters
Close field probes
Crystal Impedance E4915A, E4916A
Data Acquisition Systems (DAQs)
DC power analyzers
DC power supplies 6030A , 6031A , 6032A, 6033A, 6035A, 6131C, 6621A, 6622A, 6623A, 6624A, 6627A, 6255A, 6645A, 6671A, 6672A, 6673A, 6674A, 6675A, 62003A, 62003C, 62003E, 62004A, 62004B, 62004E, 62005A, 62005B, 62005E, 62006A, 62006B, 62006E, 62010A, 62010C, 62010E, 62012A, 62012C, 62012E, 62015A, 62015C, 62015E, 62018A, 62018C, 62018E, 62024A, 62024C, 62024E, 62028A, 62028C, 62028E, 62048A, 62048C, 62048E
Delay lines
Detectors
Device current waveform analyzers
Digital communications analyzers
Directional couplers
Distortion analyzers 330B, 330C, 330D, 331A, 332A, 333A, 334A, 339A, 8903A, 8903B, 8903E,???
Dynamic measurement DC source
Electrometers
Fading simulators
Femto ammeters
Filters
Frequency counters 522B, 5342A 5343A 5352B
Frequency standards?
- Cesium frequency standards 5090A
- Off-air 60 kHz frequency standards
- Off-air 200 kHz frequency standards
- Off-air GPS frequency standards
- Quartz frequency standards 105A, 105B
Function Generators ? 3310A,? 8165A,
GPIB controllers, extenders, cables etc.
GPS frequency standards
Harmonic mixers
High resistance meters 4339B
- High resistance meter fixtures 16008B
HEV EV Grid Emulators and Test Systems
In-circuit test systems
Impedance analyzers 4195A, 4291A, 4291B, 4395A, 4396A, 4396B, 4294A, E4990A, E4991A
Impedance Analyzer Accessories
- Impedance Test Kit 41951A,?
- Test Fixture Adapter 16099A
- Test Fixture 16034G, 16034H, 16047A, 16191A, 16192A, 16193A, 16093B, 16194A, 16452A,
- Test Head 4291B
Impedance / Gain Phase analyzer 4194A
Impedance Meter 4193A,
Isolators
LCR meters? U1701A, U1701B, U1731A,? U1731B, U1731C, U1732A, U1732B, U1732C, U1733C, 4191A , 4192A, 4194A, 4195A, E4196A,? 4216A, 4260A, 4261A, 4262A? 4263A, 4263B, 4271B, 4274A, 4275A, 4276A , 4277A, 4284A, 4285A, 4286A, 4287A, 4291A, 4291B, 4294A, 4332A, 4342A, 4395A, 4396A, 4396B, E4980A and E4980AL
LCR meter calibration devices? 16380A 42030A? 42090A, 42091A and 42100A
LCR meter accessories
- 2-Terminal BNCs.
  - 41900A, 41901A
- 4-Terminal Pair (BNC connectors)
  - Cable extension 16048A, 16048D, 16048E, 16048G, 16048H
  - DC current bias accessories 42841A, 42842A, 42842B, 42842C, 42843A
  - DC voltage bias accessories 16065A, 16065C,
  - Kelvin clips 16089A, 16089B, 16089C,16089E
  - Lead Components 16047A,16047B, 16047D, 16047E
  - Material 16451B, 16452A
  - Probes 42941A
  - SMD 16034E, 16034G, 16034H
  - 2-port 16096A
- 7 mm (APC7)
  - APC-7 Connector Repair Kit 11591A
  - Binding post 16093A, 16093B
  - DC voltage bias accessory 16200B,
  - Lead components 16092A
  - Material 16453A, 16454A
  - SMD? 16192A, 16194A, 16196A, 16196B, 16196C, 16196D, 16197A, 16198A
LCZ meters? 4276A, 4277A,
Lightwave clock / data receivers
Lightwave converter
Lightwave component analyzer
Lightwave measurement system mainframes
Lightwave polarization analyzers 8509B
Logic analyzers
Nemo wireless network solutions.
Noise and interference test set
Noise figure analyzers
Noise sources 346A, 346B. 346C ,
Matching pads (50 ohm to 75 ohm or similar)
Materials test equipment
Microwave repeaters
Microwave downconverters 70427A
Microwave / THz sources
Milliammeter 428B
Milliohm meter
Mobile communications DC source
Modular instruments
- AXIe
- Data acquisition (DAQ)
- USB
- PXIe
Modulation analyzers
Multimeters 427A, 970A
Optical attenuators
Optical heads
Optical sources
Optical spectrum analyzers
Oscilloscopes 120A, 120AR, 120B, 122A, 130A, 130B, 130BR, 130C, 140A, 140B, 141A, 150A, 150AR, 160B, 180A, 180AR, 180CD, 181A, 181AR, 181T, 181TR, 182C, 182T, 183A, 183B, 184A, 184B, 185A, 185B, 1200A, 1200B, 1220A, 1221A, 1703A, 1707A, 1707B, 1710A, 1710B, 1715A, 1722A, 1725A, 1726A, 1740A, 1741A, 1742A, 1743A, 1744A, 1746A, 1980A, 1980B, 5403A, 6000A, 6000L, 16533A, 16534A, 54100A, 5410B, 54100C, 5100D, 54111D, 54120A, 54120B, 54200A, 54501A, 54502A, 54503A, 54504A, 54520A, 54520C, 54540A, 54540C, 54542A, 54542C, 54600B, 54601A, 54601B, 54602B, 54603B,? 54645A, 54654N, 54710A, 54720A, 54750A, 54825N, E1428,?
Oven controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs)
Pattern generators
PCM terminal test set
Phase noise measurement
Pico ammeters
Printers 2225
Plotters 7470A, 7475A?
Probes
Protocol analyzers and exercisers.
Power booster test sets
Power meters 431A, 431B, 431C, 432A, 435A, 435B, 437B, 438A
Power splitters
Power supplies
Pulse generators
Q-meters 4342A?
- Q-meter calibration inductors 16470A
Reflection transmission test set
Return loss module (optical)
Relays / switches / switch matrices (optical)
Relays / switches / switch matrices (RF)
Resistor standards 42030A?and 42100A
S-parameter test sets
Scalar network analyzers
SCSI bus preprocessor interface E2324A
Selective level meters 3746A
Semiconductors
Semiconductor parameter analyzers 4145A, 4155B, 4156B,
Signal analyzers
Signal generators / sweep generators / signal sources / oscillators 200CD, 201B, 209A, 204D,? 608A,? 8165A
Software
Source measure units
Spectrum analyzers 4195A,???
Switch control units
SWR meter 415E?
Time interval? counters
Time mark generator 226A
Timing and data state modules
Torque wrenches
Transmitter testers
Trigger modules
Ultrasound transducers
Universal bridge? 4260A, 4265A, 4265B?
Vacuum tube voltmeter 410C
Vector Impedance Meter 4193A, 4800A, 4815A
Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) 4195A,? 8510A, 8510B, 8510C, 8753A, 8753B, 8753C, 8753D, 8753E, 8753ES, 8752ET, 8719A, 8719B, 8719C, 8719D, 8720A, 8720B, 8720C, 8720D, 8720ES, 8722A, 8722B, 8722C, 8722D, 8722ES,
Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) calibration kits 85032B, 85032E, 85033C, 85033D, 85033E, 85050B, 85050C, 85050D, 85052B, 85052C, 85052D, 85054A, 85054B, 85054D, 85056A
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) verification kits
Vector Signal Analyzer 89650S, 89600S
Vector voltmeters 8405A, 8508A,
VXI mainframes 70000B, 70000C
Waveform and function generators
Waveguide to waveguide and waveguide to coaxial transitions.
Wireless 58 OTA chambers
Wireless channel emulators
Wireless network emulators
Wireless communication test sets

Re: Another 3GHz 53132-68003 Chanel 3 option design for the 53131A and 53132A

#144019

Razvan:

The 3GHz board is a divide by 128, with a max output of 23.4375MHz at 3GHz.
That has to get to the main board through the ribbon cable, not the best way to connect.
At 12GHz the output would be almost 100MHz so I think that the higher frequency option boards likely have an additional divider to keep the output at a reasonable frequency.

There are two pins (CH3CODE0 and CH3CODE1) on the connector that are used to tell the main board that one of the options is installed.

I would think that a combination of those pins would select one of the three options or no option.

I will try to see what effect they have later this weekend.

ed

Re: Another 3GHz 53132-68003 Chanel 3 option design for the 53131A and 53132A

#144018

Yves:

Thanks for the update.

Do the boards count randomly when there is no input?

Were these the OEM options or clones?

ed

Re: Attenuator "O" Rings

#144017

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In metric-land I got a bunch of 1mm ID 2mm OD watch stem seals, eBay or Amazon I seem to recall. That was about 10 years back on an 8566A - still working fine - done several other attenuators since.
However while they seem OK at the moment, nowadays having had cheap plumbing 'rubber' seals go gooey after about 5 years, I have little faith in unbranded stuff and I'll bet it's just a matter of time until they start to return to their original liquid hydrocarbon form.
Probably worth finding some of that size from a known (and trusted) manufacturer?

On 04/05/2024 00:08, Wallace Gasiewicz via groups.io wrote:

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Does anyone know what size and where I could get "O" rings for my HP 8714 VNA.Attenuator??
One is not there and attenuator is not working properly.

wally KC9INK

8593A display problem

#144016

hello friends,

I got a 8593A with a unknown problem,
to me it looks to be a failes display board. Any tips to short the search ?
thank you.

see the short video I have made from that :-)


greetings from germany
Martin

Re: Another 3GHz 53132-68003 Chanel 3 option design for the 53131A and 53132A

#144015

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Hi,

I bought options 030 and 124 (3GHz and 12.4GHz) on eBay a few years ago.

I tested them again today and here is the result on their respective sensitivity.

Option 124 doesn't pass specs below 1.8GHz, but the rest is ok.

his gives you an overview of the performance of these modules.

Yves

De?: [email protected] <[email protected]> De la part de Ed (scskits)
贰苍惫辞测é?: 3 mai 2024 13:23
??: [email protected]
Objet?: Re: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] Another 3GHz 53132-68003 Chanel 3 option design for the 53131A and 53132A

Tony:

The 53131A had three options for the channel 3 input, 3GHz, 5GHz, and 12GHz.

I have never seen anything on EBAY over 3GHz installed in a unit.

I have seen Chinese Channel 3 boards for 3GHz (a lot of them) and 6GHz (just 1) currently listed.
I do not see the 12GHz board listed at this time, although it was listed in the past.

I did a board a few years back using the HMC432 (divide by 2) and two HMC434 (divide by 8) that could get to 6GHz or higher.

A less expensive version would use the HMC432 driving an MC12079 programmed to divide by 64, have the layout for it but never made it.

Never did any follow up on these because the Chinese clone boards were so inexpensive it was not worth pursuing.

ed

Re: FS: PART OUT: HP 8620 Sweeper, 86222A 0.01-2.4 GHz Plug in (CROSS POST with "test equip...FS" group).

#144014

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I literally gave away several 8620A’s at hamfests, hoping Roy didn’t trip over one of mine! I have one lone 8620C with 2-18GHz plug in and maybe anther plug in or two, and several scales. Every now and then I fire it up for sentimental reasons!

Steve

WB0DBS

EM17iq09ao

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On May 3, 2024, at 8:42?PM, Roy Thistle via groups.io <roy.thistle@...> wrote:

?As far as I can tell (from the pics)... it's an 8620A... and getting a scale to match the plug in is not a "... minor issue." (at least it wasn't for me.)
Am I missing something... or is there something special about this particular 8620. (Owned by Bill Hewlett?)
Despite the well staged, and sumptuous color photos... it looks like any other clapped out 8620X, one used to trip over at a ham fests.?

Re: Attenuator "O" Rings

#144013

I did a bulk buy a few years ago which made a few folks happy. They came from: ?

 Precision Associates Inc. ()

Part number:?

23-41 5747
70 Duro Black Buna N

.023 ± .002 x ID .041 ± .003

Quite cheap if you got 500 then, no idea now...
Dan

Re: Attenuator "O" Rings

#144012

Is the attenuator the same form factor as the 8568/8566 attenuator - HP 33321A? If so the attenuator o-rings are spelled out in the 8566 attenuator notes on this site. They are n-butyl rubber and are available from Apple Rubber Co. In New York. They may also still be available from Keysight.

Don Bitters

Re: FS: PART OUT: HP 8620 Sweeper, 86222A 0.01-2.4 GHz Plug in (CROSS POST with "test equip...FS" group).

#144011

As far as I can tell (from the pics)... it's an 8620A... and getting a scale to match the plug in is not a "... minor issue." (at least it wasn't for me.)
Am I missing something... or is there something special about this particular 8620. (Owned by Bill Hewlett?)
Despite the well staged, and sumptuous color photos... it looks like any other clapped out 8620X, one used to trip over at a ham fests.?

Re: HP 3852a extended memory modules info

#144010

On 5/3/24 19:11, Maciej Kawalkowski, Liberty Electronics Design and Service LLC wrote:
Dave McGuire
Do you still have these ?? Could? you test one in the 3852A?  The ones that I had left are installed in HP-9000 systems at LSSM, but I could borrow one and try it.  My 3852A is in a rack, though, how do you reach that board?  Can I do it without taking it out of the rack?

  Oh yes, also...these boards are 7.5MB; didn't you mention earlier that the 3852A wouldn't address that much RAM?

            -Dave

-- 
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA

Re: HP 3852a extended memory modules info

#144009

On 5/3/24 20:05, Maciej Kawalkowski, Liberty Electronics Design and Service LLC wrote:
Moved the fuse to the top  I made the same change to my version.  My intention was to build a bunch of these via pick-and-place; components on the bottom with all that open space up top was...not welcome. ;)

           -Dave

-- 
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA

Re: HP 3852a extended memory modules info

#144008

Moved the fuse to the top

Re: Attenuator "O" Rings

#144007

Same here. It's pretty likely you'll find your size if you get one of those kits.?

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On Fri, May 3, 2024, 4:55 PM Mark Bielman via <mbielman=[email protected]> wrote:

Do not know the (exact) size but I bought an o-ring kit for watches. From Amazon I think.

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Wallace Gasiewicz via <wallydoc=[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024 4:08 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] Attenuator "O" Rings
?

Does anyone know what size and where I could get "O" rings for my HP 8714 VNA.Attenuator??
One is not there and attenuator is not working properly.

wally KC9INK

Re: Attenuator "O" Rings

#144006

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Do not know the (exact) size but I bought an o-ring kit for watches. From Amazon I think.

Show quoted text

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Wallace Gasiewicz via groups.io <wallydoc@...>
Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024 4:08 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] Attenuator "O" Rings

Does anyone know what size and where I could get "O" rings for my HP 8714 VNA.Attenuator??
One is not there and attenuator is not working properly.

wally KC9INK

Re: HP 3852a extended memory modules info

#144005

Dave McGuire
Do you still have these ?? Could? you test one in the 3852A?

Maciej

Attenuator "O" Rings

#144004

Does anyone know what size and where I could get "O" rings for my HP 8714 VNA.Attenuator??
One is not there and attenuator is not working properly.

wally KC9INK

FS: PART OUT: HP 8620 Sweeper, 86222A 0.01-2.4 GHz Plug in (CROSS POST with "test equip...FS" group).

#144003

Howdy folks,

? ?I am selling the subject line parts, and I understand this group is not primarily for selling stuff, but it *IS* for?
repairing equipment.? ?Since I am willing to part out the sweeper, I figured I would quickly post a link to it here
in case anyone is looking for parts.? ?There are more details and pictures in my original post here:

? To keep down the clutter, I'll take any responses THERE, not in this group.? ?Thanks!

?Dan

Re: HP 3852a extended memory modules info

#144002

He was talking to me.

           -Dave

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On 5/3/24 17:51, Dave Daniel wrote:
Which Dave?
Dave
KC0WJN

On May 3, 2024, at 15:22, Maciej Kawalkowski, Liberty Electronics Design and Service LLC via groups.io <kawalkowski.m@...> wrote:

?Dave

I managed to find your SMD version.

<dummyfile.0.part>


Only one issue is the hole locations -? other than that I think i will try your design on the 3852A. Will try up to 8 chips. I dont thin you can use more than 4MB in the 3852A
Maciej 

-- 
Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA

Re: HP 3852a extended memory modules info

#144001

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Which Dave?

Dave

KC0WJN

Show quoted text

On May 3, 2024, at 15:22, Maciej Kawalkowski, Liberty Electronics Design and Service LLC via groups.io <kawalkowski.m@...> wrote:

?Dave

I managed to find your SMD version.

<dummyfile.0.part>

Only one issue is the hole locations -? other than that I think i will try your design on the 3852A. Will try up to 8 chips. I dont thin you can use more than 4MB in the 3852A
Maciej

BOONTON 8900B PEAK POWER CALIBRATOR

#144000

Hi all, i appreciate this isnt a HPAK instrument but being Boonton it kinda is :)

Has anyone got a full service manual for these please. Ive managed to find one online but it doesnt have a circuit diagram.

I also have a pdf of Boontons no35 notebook? by G.Raymond. Polen who designed the instrument, but id really like the full manual if possible and it will save me trying to draw out the circuit by hand.

And definatly off brand topic, has anyone any details/specs on a Marconi TM9701 VHF/UHF Detector, test accessory. Its an accessory with both a positive and negative output via seperate diodes. Id like to test it but manufacturers specs would be handy.

Many thanks in advance Pete Harrison.

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