Freq Resp Above 3 GHz Preamp Off Performance Test

This test applies to the following models:

Frequency Response (aka. Flatness) is defined as the amplitude deviation from the reference amplitude at 50 MHz. The complete analyzer Frequency Response is measured with the following tests depending on options:

A “buried power sensor” technique is used to characterize the tracking error of a power splitter in order to avoid the relatively large specified tracking error. This technique reduces the measurement uncertainty to verify the frequency response specification for the 3 GHz to 26.5 GHz range. The buried sensor calibration is valid for four hours.

This test determines the relative frequency response over the frequency range from 3 GHz to 7.5 GHz (Option 507), 13.6 GHz (Option 513), or 26.5 GHz (Option 526).

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Required Test Equipment

Test Equipment

Model Number

Microwave Signal Generator #1

PSG Models 1
(see equipment list)

Power Meter

N1914B

Microwave Power Sensor
(2 required)

N8485A 

Microwave Power Splitter

11667B 

BNC Cable

8120-1840

Coaxial Cable, 3.5 mm

11500E

Type-N (m) to 3.5 mm (m) adapter

1250-1743

3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter
(for 3.5 mm source)

83059B

2.4 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter
(for 2.4 mm source)

11901B

3.5 mm (f) to Type-N (m)
(8485A adapter)

08485-60005

Connection Setups

In the following setups, cables are designated as solid lines and direct connections are designated as dashed lines.

Power Meter Calibration



 

Splitter Characterization

 

Freq Resp Above 3 GHz Preamp Off Test Setup