Harmonics are signal impurities that occur at integer multiples of a fundamental signal. For example, the 2nd harmonic frequency is two times the fundamental frequency. In this test, a spectrum analyzer measures the power of a harmonic component relative to the power of the fundamental frequency component.
The spectrum analyzer and the signal generator are both tuned to the harmonic frequency and a reference amplitude measurement is made. Then, the signal generator is tuned to the fundamental frequency with the power level unchanged. The spectrum analyzer measures the resulting harmonic response relative to the reference amplitude.
Test Equipment |
Recommended Models |
Alternative Models |
Spectrum Analyzer |
N9030B Opt 5xx1 |
N9030A Opt 5xx1 E444xA2 |
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Connect all test equipment as shown.
Connect GPIB cables to all GPIB-controlled test equipment.
While performing this performance test, follow all instructions on the controller display.
Setup for Harmonic Spurious
If this performance test fails, perform the following steps in order:
Check the equipment setup (see above). If the setup is incorrect, make the necessary corrections and rerun the Performance Test.
If this test fails with the equipment set up properly, refer to the troubleshooting section of the signal generator's service guide. If you do not have a printed copy of the service guide (Option OBW), one is available either on the CD-ROM that came with your signal generator shipment or on the Keysight Website.
If you cannot correct the problem using the troubleshooting procedures in the Service Guide, obtain service from Keysight Technologies. Refer to Contacting Keysight Technologies.