DISTORTION models

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HEWLETT hp,
(hp, PACKARD S31A/332A
ANALYZERS 333-4/334a

TECHNICAL DATA 25 FEB 66

SHA DISTORTION ANALYZER FREQUENCY

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HARMONIC DISTORTION MEASUREMENT

FROM SFiz -GOO kHz, 0.1% FULL SCALE
DISTORTION SENSITIVITY

AUTOMATIC FUNDAMENTAL NULLING

INPUT SENSITIVITY O.3V rms FOR 100%

SET LEVEL REFERENCE

@ MAX. VOLTMETER FULL SCALE SENSITIVITY

300 uvVrms (RESIDUAL NOISE < 25,V)

ie P. O. Box 301, Loveland, Colorado, 80537, Tel. (303) 667-5000

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 Model 331A/332A/333A/334A

MODELS AND AVAILABLE FEATURES

Automatic Hi-Pass Gear Rear Input

Fundamental Filter Reduction Terminals
Nulling Tuning In Parallel

AUTOMATIC FUNDAMENTAL NULLING

ADVANTAGES Automatic fundamental nulling speeds up the normally
1 Megohm input impedance time-consuming portion of the measurement. This is done
Low distortion output for oscilloscope or true RMS by manually nulling with the coarse tuning and balance
voltmeter controls to less than 10% of the Set Level Reference. The
automatic mode is used to complete rejection of the funda-
High reduction gear drive aids manual tuning mental on more sensitive ranges without any further man-
Switchable High-Pass Filter attenuates all frequencies ual tuning.
below 400 Hz.
Common input terminals for Voltmeter and Distortion
Analyzer MODE
Floating Input and Output MANUAL
Solid State

USES
Measure total broadband distortion
AUTOMATIC
Measure voltage and amplifier gain
Measure noise and hum level
Measure envelope distortion of AM RF carriers
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Mode switch on 333A and 334A provides Automatic

Fundamental Nulling.

HIGH-PASS FILTER
DESCRIPTION In order to reduce the effect of hum components, a high
pass filter is provided which attenuates frequencies below
Distortion Analyzers have gone solid state, offering ex- 400 Hz. The filter may be activated by a front panel
tended tuning range, greater set-level sensitivity, improved switch when measuring distortion of signals greater than
selectivity and greater overall accuracy The Model 331A, 1 kHz in frequency.
332A, 333A, 334A Distortion Analyzers measure total dis-
tortion down to 0.1% full scale at any frequency between
5 Hz to 600 kHz; harmonics are indicated up to 3 MHz.
These instruments measure noise as low as 50 microvolts,
and measure voltages over a wide range of level and fre-
quency. All four models may be used as sensitive wide
range transistorized voltmeters for general purpose voltage
and gain measurements.

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DISTORTION ANALYZER
The Distortion Analyzer consists of a high impedance
broadband amplifier, a tunable frequency rejection circuit,

All
and a metering circuit. The solid state rejection circuit
utilizes a capacitively tuned Wien bridge network which
provides greater than 80 dB of fundamental rejection.
Automatic bridge balancing (fundamental nulling) is
available in the ¢) Models 333A and 334A. Maximum in-
put sensitivity at 0.1% distortion setting corresponds to
300 »V rms for measuring low-level residuals. Input impe-
dance is one megohm for both voltmeter and distortion Switchable High-Pass Filter attenuates all frequencies be-
operation with a single input terminal being used for both low 400 Hz eliminating hum and noise components illus-
modes of operation. trated in the typical curve above.
Model 331A/332A/333A/334A Page 3

AMPLITUDE MODULATION DETECTOR SPECIFICATIONS

The ¢) Models 332A and the 334A Analyzers are pro- MODEL 331A
vided with an amplitude modulation detector having a Distortion Measurement Range: Any fundamental fre-
frequency range from 550 kHz to greater than 65 MHz. quency, 5 Hz to 600 kHz. Distortion levels of 0.1%-
The high impedance dc restoring peak detector which 100% are measured full scale in 7 ranges.
utilizes a semi-conductor diode measures distortion at car-
rier levels as low as 1 Volt. The input to the detector is lo- Distortion Measurement Accuracy:
cated on the rear of the instrument. The Model 334A is Harmonic measurement accuracy:
similar to Model 332A, but is provided with Automatic
Fundamental Input Less Than 30 V
Fundamental Nulling and a High-Pass Filter.
+3%,
10 Hz- 1 MHz 10 Hz3-
MHz
20 Hz-500 kHz
_R.F. DETECTOR
CAUTION!
AX. INPUT VOLTAGE
VOLTP-PACOR
10 Hz-300 kHz 10 Hz-500 kHz 10 Hz-3 MHz
30 Hz-300 kHz 20 Hz-500 kHz 10 Hz-!.2 MHz

Elimination Characteristics:
Fundamental Rejection >80 dB
Second Harmonic Accuracy for a fundamental of:
5 to 20 Hz: better than +1 dB
20 Hz to 20 kHz: better than +0.6 dB
20 kHz to 100 kHz: better than —1 dB
100 kHz to 300 kHz: better than —2 dB
300 kHz to 600 kHz: better than —3 dB
The switchable RF Detector at the input of the instrument
has a frequency range of 550 kHz to 65 MHz. Input con- Distortion Introduced by Instrument:
nector is located on the rear panel of the instrument. <0.03% from 5 Hz to 200 kHz
<0.06% from 200 kHz to 600 kHz
HIGH IMPEDANCE VOLTMETER Meter indication is proportional to the average value of
The transistorized metering circuit of the @ 331A a sine wave.
through 334A, employs feedback to insure stability and Frequency Calibration Accuracy:
a flat frequency response from 5 Hz to 3 MHz. The volt- Better than +2% from 10 Hz to 200 kHz
meter mode offers 13 ranges in 10 dB steps. Range is from Better than —3% from 5 to 10 Hz
300 nV to 300V rms full scale. The bandwidth is 5 Hz to Better than +8% from 200 to 600 kHz
3 MHz for the 1 mV to 30 V ranges, 5 Hz to 500 kHz
for the 300 V ranges, and 20 Hz to 500 kHz for the 300 Input Impedance: Distortion Mode: 1 Megohm shunted
pV range. The average responding meter is calibrated to by less than 60 (*80) pF (10 megohms shunted by
the rms value of a sine wave. <10 pF with HP 10001A divider probe).
Voltmeter Mode: 1 Megohm shunted by 30 (*50) pF
VU OPTION AVAILABLE 1 to 300 V rms; 1 Megohm shunted by 60 (*80) pF,
OPTION: 01 provides an indicating meter having VU 300 nV to 0.3V rms.
ballistic characteristics. *With rear input modification.
Input Level For Distortion Measurements: 0.3V rms _ for
100% set level or 0.245 V for 0 dB Set Level. (up to
300 V may be attenuated to set level reference).
DC Isolation: Signal ground may be +400 Vdc from ex-
ternal chassis.
R.M.S. VOLTS Voltmeter Range: 300 »V to 300 V rms full scale (13
ranges) 10 dB per range.
VU Voltmeter Accuracy: (Using front panel input terminals)
HEWLETT Gp) PACKARD
RANGE +5Y,
300 wv 20 Hz - 500 kHz
VU Meter Scale
| mV -30V 5 Hz -3 MHz
1O0V - 300V 5 Hz - 500 kHz
REAR TERMINAL AVAILABLE
Available on special order — rear terminals in parallel Noise Measurements: Voltmeter residual noise on the
with the front input terminals for direct connection to the 300 pV range: <25 pV rms, when terminated in 600
analyzers at the rear when rack mounted and used in a ohms, <30 pV rms terminated with a shielded 100 k
system. ohm resistor.
Page 4 Model 331A/332A/333A/334A

Output: Approximately 0.1 V rms output for full scale MODEL 333A
meter deflection.
Same as Model 331A except as indicated below:
Output Impedance: 2 kQ.
Power Supply 115 or 230 Volts +10%, 50 to 1000 Hz, Automatic Nulling Mode:
approximately 4 watts. Terminals are provided for exter- Set Level: At least 0.2 V rms.
nal battery supply. Poistive and negative voltages be- Frequency Ranges:
tween 30V and 50V are required. Curren drain from X1, manual null tuned to less than 3% of set level;
each supply is 40 mA. total frequency hold-in +0.5% about true manual null.
X10 through X10 k, manual null tuned to less than
Outline Drawing: 10% of set level; total frequency hold-in +1% about
true manual null.

331A/332A/333A/334A
Automatic Null Accuracy:
| | 5 Hz to 100 Hz: Meter reading within 0 to +3 dB of
NOTE
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES AND (MILLIMETERS)
manual null.
@ E!A RACK HEIGHT(INCLUDING FILLER STRIP)
FOR CABINET HEIGHT (INCLUDING FEET) ADD 34 100 Hz to 600 kHz: Meter reading within 0 to +1.5
2 (7,9) TO EIA RACK HEIGHT jt 33ee dB of manual null.
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octave roll off. 60 Hz rejection >40 dB. Normally
fey T | used only with fundamental frequencies greater than
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1 kHz.
Frequency Calibration Accuracy:
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Better than +3% from5 Hz to 200 kHz
Better than +8% from 200 kHz to 600 kHz
SIDE R
(132,6) Power Supply: Same as Model 331A except current drain
] = i a from each supply is 80 mA.

Weight: Net: 17 3/4 Ibs. (7,98 kg); Shipping: 26 lbs.

(11,79 kg).
Model 332A MODEL 334A
Same as Model 331A except as indicated below: Same as Model 333A except includes AM Detector
AM Detector: High impedance DC restoring peak de- described under Model 332A.
tector with semi-conductor diode operates from 550
kHz to greater than 65 MHz. Broadband input, no tun- Price: 331A $590.00
ing is required. 332A $620.00
Maximum Input: 40 V p-p AC or 40 V peak transient. 333A $760.00
334A $790.00
Distortion Introduced By Detector:
Carrier Frequency: Option: 01, Indicating meter has VU characteristics
550 kHz-1.66 MHz: <0.3% for 3-8 V_ rms carriers conforming to FCC requirements for AM/FM and
modulated 30%. TV broadcasting; add $15.00.
1.6 MHz-65 MHz: <1% for 3-8 V rms carriers modu- C10-331A, C10-332A, C10-333A, C10-334A, Rear input
lated 30%. terminals in parallel; price on request.
Note: Distortion introduced at carrier levels as low
as 1 Volt is normally <1% 550 kHz to 65 MHz for
carriers modulated 30%.

Prices f.0.b. factory

Data Subject to change without notice 4 AUG 65
B® Indicates change from prior specifications 25 FEB 66