Maximum Output Power

(N5161A / N5162A / N5166B / N5171B / N5172B / N5181A / N5181B / N5182A / N5182B / N5182BX07 / N5182N)

This test verifies that the maximum output power from the UUT meets specifications. During this test, the signal generator is set to its maximum settable output power and a measurement is performed using a power meter.

The N5182BX07 requires the Extender Power Alignment procedure to be performed prior to running Performance Verification test plans. Refer to the N5182BX07 User's Guide for instructions on running the Extender Power Alignment. To access the User's Guide, go to Keysight support.

Required Test Equipment

Test Equipment

Critical Specifications for This Test

Recommended Model

Alternate Model(s)

Power Meter

None

N1914A1

E4419A/B
E4418A/B
N1911A/12A/13A

Power Sensor

None

E9304A, E9304A H18
use with standard model DUTs

E9304A Opt H19
use with Opt 1EA DUTs or standard model DUTs

N8482A

N8482A CFT
use with standard model DUTs

U8481A2 Opt 200
U8485A2 Opt 200

Power Sensor

  • For N5182BX07

None

E9304A Opt H19

None

Signal Generator

  • For N5182BX07 only

None

N5182B Options 506, 1EA, and FRQ

 
  1. Power meter N1914A with serial numbers ranging between MY00000000—MY53040007 require Service Note 07 to be applied for measurement repeatability. Please have this service note applied or verify it was applied before using this power meter. The affected service note is N1914A-07.
  2. Requires power meter N1914A with USB ports. Refer to the main Required Equipment table for more information.

Connections and Setup Procedures
  • All test equipment requires a 30 minute warmup period to ensure accurate performance.
  • In the following test setup, cables are designated as solid lines and direct connections are designated as dashed lines.
  1. Connect all test equipment as shown.
  2. Connect GPIB cables to all GPIB-controlled test equipment.
  3. While performing this test, follow all instructions on the controller display.

 

Flexible power sensor channel assignment

This test uses flexible power sensor channel assignment and will identify the channel that a power sensor is connected to using the ability of "smart" sensors such as the N848xA, U848xA, and E930xA series to report their full model and serial number.

Select from the links below for connection setups depending on the power sensor.

ClosedSetup using standard power sensors

 

ClosedSetup using USB power sensors

In Case of Difficulty

If this performance test fails, perform the following steps in order:

  1. Check the equipment setup (see above). If the setup is incorrect, make the necessary corrections and rerun the performance test.

  2. Refer to the troubleshooting section of the 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 search for your signal generator model number on the Keysight website.

  3. If necessary, obtain service from Keysight Technologies. Refer to Contacting Keysight Technologies.