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Performance Tests – Option 011
2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy
9
Write the power meter reading in the "Second Value" column on the
"Performance Test Record."
10
Calculate the path loss through the power splitter with this formula:
First Value – Second Value = Path Loss
11
Write the result on the "Performance Test Record."
12
Repeat Step 8 through Step 11 for the other CW frequencies listed on the
“Performance Test Record.”
Power range and power linearity
13
Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-4. Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy Test Setup
14
Press
PRESET
,
MENU
,
CW FREQ
,
300
,
k/m
. Set the power meter calibration factor
for this CW frequency.
15
Press
POWER
,
10
,
x1
. On the power meter, set the current power level as the
reference for relative power (dB) measurements. This can be done by either
pressing
dB REL
on an Agilent 436A, or
REL
on an Agilent 438A power meter