HP 8970 Noise Figure Measurement Family


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Noise figure measurements from 10 to 1600 MHz (2047 MHz optional) are easy, accurate, and repeatable with the HP 8970B noise figure meter. You save precious time, money, and resources, since the measurements are done quickly and accurately. In addition, the wide dynamic range of the HP 8970B allows simultaneous gain measurements up to 40 dB or loss measurements to 20 dB, with no external attenuation or amplification. The HP 8970S/V noise figure measurement systems remove the burden of designing, building, and supporting a microwave noise figure measurement system. You can now spend your time designing and building products, not test systems. Each system consists of an HP 8970B noise figure meter, HP 8971C noise figure test set, and a synthesized local oscillator. The HP 8970V system, which operates from 10 MHz to 20 GHz, uses the new HP 83711A synthesized CW generator as its local oscillator. The HP 8970S, allows you to select a local oscillator from a recommended list provided in the ordering section . The HP 8971C noise figure test set brings the simplicity of double-sideband measurements and the accuracy of single-sideband measurements together in one package. Careful design and high-performance components, including a stable YIG filter, allow broadband single-sided measurements from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz with a single calibration sweep.

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(See HP 8970S technical data for complete specifications.) Frequency Range: HP 8970S: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz HP 8970V: 10 MHz to 20 GHz Noise Figure Measurement Range: 0 to 30 dB Noise Figure Instrumentation Uncertainty (for a 14 to 16 dB ENR noise source in a 10° to 40°C environment and for device under test noise figure plus gain greater than 10 dB): 10 MHz to 18 GHz: ±0.2 dB (plus typical drift of ±0.015dB/°C) 18 to 26.5 GHz: +0.4 dB (plus typical drift of +0.08 dB/°C) Gain Instrumentation Uncertainty: 10 MHz to 18 GHz: +0.28 dB (plus typical drift of +0.05 dB/°C) 18 to 26.5 GHz: +0.07 dB/°C Noise Figure (maximum) 10 to 30 MHz: 18 dB 30 to 100 MHz: 13 dB 0.1 to 12 GHz: 10 dB 12 to 18 GHz: 11.5 dB 18 to 26.5 GHz: 14 dB Input SWR: 10 MHz to 18 GHz: 2.25 18 to 26.5 GHz: 2.7 Image and Odd Harmonic Rejection HP 8971C: 20 dB


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HP 8970B	Noise Figure Meter
   Opt 020	Extends upper frequency from 1600 to 2047 MHz
   Opt 700	External MATE translator
   Opt 907	Front panel handle kit
   Opt 908	Rack mounting flange kit
   Opt 909	Front panel handle kit plus rack mounting flange kit
   Opt 915	Service manual
   Opt 916	Extra operating manual
   Opt W30	Two additional years of return-to-HP service
   Opt W32	Calibration service

HP 8971C	Noise Figure Test Set
Accessories Supplied:
	One LO to HP 8971C Cable, SMA (female), 300 mm
	One HP 8971C to HP 8970B Cable, N (male), 190 mm	
	One N (male) to SMA (male) Adapter
	Two HP-IB Cables, 0.5 m
Options:
   Opt 001	Add internal LO power amp
   Opt 002	Delete internal RF pre amp
   Opt 907	Front panel handle kit
   Opt 908	Rack mounting flange kit
   Opt 909	Front panel handle kit plus rack mounting flange kit
   Opt 915	Service manual
   Opt 916	Extra operating manual
   Opt W30	Two additional years of return-to HP service
Opt W32	Calibration service

Complete Noise Figure Measurement Systems
HP 8970V	Noise Figure Measurement System (0.01-20 GHz)
	HP 8970B Noise Figure Meter,
	HP 8971C Noise Figure Test Set (with options if desired)
	HP 83711A Synthesized CW Generator

HP 8970S	Noise Figure Measurement System
	HP 8970B Noise Figure Meter
	HP 8971C Noise Figure Test Set (with options if desired)
	Synthesized Microwave Signal Source (select one)
	Recommended Models
		HP 83711B Synthesized CW Generator (1 to 20 GHz)
		HP 83712B Synthesized CW Generator (10 MHz to 20 GHz)
		HP 8671B Synthesized CW Generator (2 to 18 GHz)
		HP 8673G Synthesized CW Generator (2 to 26.6 GHz)
			(Option 008 is not recommended)
		HP 83731B Synthesized Signal Generator (1 to 20 GHz)
		HP 83732B Synthesized Signal Generator (10 MHz to 20 GHz)
		HP 8672A Synthesized Signal Generator (2 to 18 GHz)
		HP 8673B Synthesized Signal Generator (2 to 26.5 GHz)
			(Option 008 is not recommended)
		HP 8673C Synthesized Signal Generator (10 MHz to 18 GHz)
		HP 8673E Synthesized Signal Generator (2 to 18 GHz)
		HP 83620A Synthesized Sweeper (10 MHz to 20 GHz)
		HP 83622A Synthesized Sweeper (2 to 20 GHz)
		HP 83630A Synthesized Sweeper (10 MHz to 26.5 GHz)
		HP 83640A Synthesized Sweeper (10 MHz to 40 GHz)
		HP 83650A Synthesized Sweeper (10 MHz to 50 GHz)
		HP 83751A Synthesized Sweeper (2 - 20 GHz)
		HP 83752A Synthesized Sweeper (0.01 - 20 GHz)

Accessories
HP 1494-0060	Rack Slide Kit for HP 8970B or 8971B
HP 9211-2649	Transit case for the HP 8970B
HP 9211-2648	Transit case for the HP 8971B



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