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HP 70K/HP 70000 Modular Measurement System Thread

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cncjerry:
Jealousy starts every time I see something about the MMS!

I got really close to purchasing one and then Covid hit, work was busy etc.  I am out of room and thought I could consolidate down to an MMS from an 8566B, 8568B with TG and 85685 preamp and an 8568A that has the upgrade.  I also have an R&S FSB and an Advantest R3131a with the TG.  I figure if I sell those five units I should get close to a 7k analyzer in price.  I had originally wanted the 7K for the spectrum analyzer and phase noise test set, but I have PN covered now and the phase noise setup on the 7k is pricey.

Though I don't read much about it, I see there is a 70703a scope module but it doesn't strike me as general purpose.  I have a gaggle of scopes but if I can get everything out and free up space, it would be great.

I would like to build out the spectrum analyzer and then add a tracking generator.  Can you build a network analyzer into an MMS?

Thanks

Jerry

pquadrat:
I think the scope module is no replacement for a real scope.

>I would like to build out the spectrum analyzer and then add a tracking generator.
I did the same, that is what the 70k system can do best, replace the 8566B/8568B.

Be carefull when buying a system that the YIG of the 70900B is still good.

Paul B:
Regarding up grading to a 70 K system
first it would be good to know your location as i might be able to help you . Personal i am south coast UK
it sounds like you have a good set up at present regarding tracking generator what frequency do you want to go to ?
units that go to  2.9 Ghz are easily available but the 2.7 to 18 ghz i think are few and fare

I personalty do not put all my eggs in one basket and would not recommend it so use the 70 K as an analyser & individual units for scope , power , frequency generator / counter
yes thy were designed to be able to build exclusive test set ups but that was when you had 10 systems to play with

now the big thing if you think you will reduce your equipment then ask those that run 70 K most will probably have several systems
as in a typical bench might have a spectrum analyser , optical analyser , transition analyser  each with there own display
but also a host of supplies possibly made into a second spectrum analyser system others have then gone for a dedicated computer for the 70 K
 :phew:  Paul

cncjerry:
I am in the US, west coast, San Francisco bay area.  I was just wondering about the scope, and after the comments I see, I'll forget that component as I have all the scopes I need.  I have the TG for my FSB and that goes to 5Ghz but I've yet to install it.

I have to make space before I do anything.  There are a lot of modules available locally, just never know what is good.  I'm putting in another workbench and was hoping to have the MMS on there.  I just wish all this stuff wasn't so heavy because every time I move one my back is sore for a month.

Paul B:

I stayed away from the 70K equipment beaus i did not know how to confider it but a bought a working system to start with
if you are going to start then best advise is to get a 70004 display and then a local oscillator and test it for errors in the  70004 display then
depending on the firmware level get an IF and an RF section so you can make a system all inside the 70004 display
once you have a working system it will put a smile on your face  :)  Paul B

regarding heavy equipment make the bench so you can eater work behind it or twist it around to configure the rear connections after you have installed the 70K modules

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