Frequency Response (Option B7J) Performance Test

This test is to be performed on PSA analyzers with Option B7J only.

The PSA Option B7J is hardware which supports the Digital Comms options. An electronic attenuator is included in the option.

The attenuator realizes 40 dB of attenuation with 1, 2, 2, 5, 10, and 20 dB steps. The PSA Option B7J Flatness Test measures the flatness of each attenuator section relative to the reference frequency of 50 MHz. The test levels the signal source output by employing a power splitter and a power meter. Measurement uncertainties are kept to a minimum by using a reference sensor to calibrate a buried sensor. The buried sensor calibration calibrates out errors such as output tracking of the splitter.

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Required Test Equipment

Test Equipment

Model Number

Signal Source

PSG Models
(see equipment list)

Power Meter

N1914B

Power Sensor (2 required)

N8482A

Power Splitter

11667A 

Type-N Cable

11500C

Type-N (m) to Type-N (m) adapter

1250-1475

Type-N (m) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter
(for E4440A/43A/45A)

1250-1744

2.4 mm (f) to Type-N (m) adapter
(for E4446A/47A/48A)

11903D  

Connection Setup

Power Meter Calibration (Channel A)

Power Meter Calibration (Channel B)

Buried Sensor Transfer Calibration

Frequency Response (Option B7J) Test Setup