Spurious Responses Performance Test

This test verifies that the EMI receiver meets its specification for input related spurious responses. In this test, the source is connected to the RF Input and set for the spur frequency. The source amplitude is measured using a power meter. The source frequency is then moved to the frequency location that will create the spur at the DUT center frequency. The amplitude of the source is kept consistent by using the power meter. The DUT then measures the spurious response at the spur frequency.

The test will be repeated for the following models and options:

The test is run in IQ Analyzer (Basic) mode since these options are only accessible in this mode. Basic mode has an FFT Residual which is at center screen. This residual is an artifact of the FFT algorithm. In order to prevent the spurious response from landing on the residual, the analyzer center frequency is offset by 100 Hz. This offset places the spur 100 Hz from center screen.

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Required Test Equipment

Test Equipment

Model Number1

Microwave Signal Generator #1

PSG Models
(see equipment list)

Power Meter

N1914A

Microwave Power Sensor

  • For Options 503, 508, and 526

N8485A Option STD or CFT

Microwave Power Splitter

  • For Options 503, 508, and 526

11667B 

Millimeter Power Sensor

  • For Option 544

N8487A Option STD or CFT

Millimeter Power Splitter

  • For Option 544

11667C

Cable, coaxial, 3.5 mm

  • For Options 503, 508, and 526

11500E

Cable, coaxial, 2.4 mm

  • For Option 544

8120-6164

Cable, BNC

8120-1840 

Adapter, 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f)

  • For Options 503, 508 and 526 when using a 3.5 mm source

83059B

Adapter, 3.5 mm (m) to Type-N (m)

  • For Options 503, 508, and 526

1250-1743

Adapter, 2.4 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f)

  • For Options 503, 508 and 526 when using a 2.4 mm source

11901B

Adapter, 3.5 mm (f) to Type-N (m)

  • 8485A adapter

08485-60005

Adapter, 2.4 mm (f) to Type-N (m)

  • 8487A adapter

08487-60001

  1. Refer to the main Required Equipment table for a list of alternative models.

Connection Setups

Power Meter Calibration

 

Spurious Responses Test Setup