Performance Verification Test Overview

The performance verification tests are designed to provide the highest level of confidence that the instrument being tested conforms to published, factory-set specifications. The tests are designed to test an instrument operating within the temperature range defined by the instrument specifications. Some repairs require a performance test to be run after the repair. If the instrument is unable to pass any of the performance tests, adjustments or further repairs are needed.

Each of the following test descriptions include a description of what the test does (or what it measures), a list of equipment required for the execution, and an illustration of the equipment setup.

Each family of power meters will have its own test order shown below.

EPM-Series:

• N1913B
• N1914B
• N1913A

• N1914A

1. 1 mW Power Reference Level

2. VSWR (Power Reference Output)

3. Absolute Accuracy

4. Zero Set

P-Series:

• N1911A
• N1912A

• N8262A

Refer to Test System Variants for an explanation of the two variants.

Factory Recommended Variant

1. Timebase

2. 1 mW Power Reference Level

3. VSWR (Power Reference Output)

4. Absolute Accuracy

5. Instrumentation Linearity

6. Zero Set

7. Rise/Fall Time Peak Path

Normal Variant

1. Timebase

2. 1 mW Power Reference Level

3. VSWR (Power Reference Output)

4. Linearity

5. Zero Set

6. Rise/Fall Time Peak Path