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Performance Tests – Option 011
2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy
front panel.
16
Press
POWER
,
–5
,
x1
. Write the power meter reading in the “Measured Value”
column on the “Performance Test Record”.
17
On the “Performance Test Record”, copy the “Path Loss” value, previously
calculated for this CW frequency, into the “Pass Loss” column.
18
With the power offset value that is listed in the “Performance Test Record”,
calculate the power linearity using this formula:
Power Linearity = [Power Offset + Path Loss] + [Measured Value]
19
Write the result of your calculation on the “Performance Test Record”.
20
Repeat Step 15 through Step 19 for the other source power levels listed on the
“Performance Test Record”.
21
Press
MENU
,
CW FREQ
,
3
,
G/n
.
22
Press
POWER
,
10
,
x1
. Set the power meter calibration factor for the selected CW
frequency. Press the appropriate hardkey (
dB REL
or
REL
) on the Agilent 436A/
438A power meter front panel for relative power measurements.
23
Press
POWER
,
–5
,
x1
. Write the power meter reading in the “Measured Value”
column on the “Performance Test Record”.
24
On the “Performance Test Record”, copy the “Path Loss” value, previously
calculated for the CW frequency, into the “Pass Loss” column.
25
With the power offset value listed in the “Performance Test Record”, calculate
the source power level linearity using this formula:
Power Linearity = [Power Offset + Path Loss] + [Measured Value]
26
Write the result of your calculation on the “Performance Test Record”.
27
Repeat Step 23 through Step 26 for the other power levels listed on the
“Performance Test Record”.
For analyzers with Option 006
28
Press
MENU
,
CW FREQ
,
6
,
G/n
.
29
Repeat Step 22 through Step 26 for the other power levels listed on the
“Performance Test Record”.
Power level accuracy
30
Press
MENU
,
POWER
,
10
,
x1
.