Freq Resp Above 3.6 GHz Preamp On Performance Test

This test applies to the following models equipped with Preamp options above P03:

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 several tests.

The model and options of the DUT will determine which tests are run from the list below.

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 3.6 GHz to 50 GHz range. The buried sensor calibration is valid for four hours.

This test determines the relative frequency response over the frequency range from 3.6 GHz to 50 GHz for Options P08, P13, P26, P43, P44, and P50.

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Required Test Equipment

Test Equipment

Recommended Model Number

Microwave Signal Generator #1

PSG Models
(see equipment list)

Power Meter

N1914B

Microwave Sensor, Low Power

  • 2 required
  • Options ≤ P26

8485D

Microwave Power Splitter

  • Options ≤ P26

11667B 

Millimeter Power Sensor

  • 2 required
  • Options > P26

8487D

Millimeter Power Splitter

  • Options > P26

11667C

30 dB Fixed Attenuator

11708A

BNC Cable

8120-1840

Coaxial Cable, 2.4 mm

8120-6164

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)
(8485D 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 3.6 GHz Preamp On Test Setup