Noise Receiver Match Performance Test

This test applies to the following models:

Before running this test, certain settings must be set in TME and the PNA.

For TME:

Be sure that ClosedPause on test point fail is not selected for this test.

For the PNA:

Select Enable Remote Drive Access. Go to Utilities > System > System Setup > Remote Interface

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This test checks the match term at the port of the noise hardware of a vector network analyzer in the noise measurement state.

The filtered source is turned ON and the signal level is measured at the splitter output port with a power meter. The filtered source amplitude is measured on the analyzer. The unfiltered source is turned ON and its amplitude is measured on the analyzer using the analyzer’s delta-marker feature. The amplitude of the distortion product is then measured relative to the unfiltered source amplitude.

For troubleshooting help, see Noise Receiver Match Troubleshooting.

Required Test Equipment

Below is the required test equipment separated by the DUT connector type. Select the link that applies to the connector type for your PNA model.

  • This test allows the calibration kit to be either an ECal module or a mechanical kit. The model of the ECal module will vary depending on the test plan variant being run in TME.

  • TME requires the ECal serial number to be entered. Depending on the model of the ECal, the serial number can be either a 5-digit number or 10-digit alphanumeric string. Some modules will have both numbers on the label. To identify the correct number to enter into TME, refer to the E-Cal Module Troubleshooting page for more information.
for 3.5 mm connection models:

N5241A/AS/B/BC, N5242A/AS/B, N5242AH85, N5249A/AS/B

Calibration Kits for
3.5 mm Connector Models1

 

ECal Modules

Mechanical3

Test Plan Variants

N4691D2 Options 0DC, M0F

N4691-60004
(order as N4691B Opt. M0F)

N4691-60008

85052B

85052D

Factory Recommended

X

X

X

Normal

 

X

X
  1. Uses RF cable 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f): 85131-60013 or 85131-60010.

  2. Firmware requirements:

    • PNA A/AS-models require minimum firmware version A.10.60.04 or above.

    • PNA B/BC-models require minimum firmware version A.12.85.00 or above.

  3. When a calibration may be done with or without sliding loads, using sliding loads improves the accuracy and decreases the measurement uncertainty of the test results.

 

for 2.4 mm connection models:

N5244A/AS/B, N5245A/AS/B/BC

Calibration Kits for
2.4 mm Connector Models1

 

ECal Modules

Mechanical3

Test Plan Variants

N4693D2 Options 0DC, M0F

N4693-61001

N4693-60001
(order as N4693A Opt. M0F)

85056A

Factory Recommended

X

X

X

Normal

 

X

X
  1. Uses RF cable 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f): 85133-60016 (more flexible) or 85133-60002
    (less flexible).

  2. Firmware requirements:

    • PNA A/AS-models require minimum firmware version A.10.60.04 or above
    • PNA B/BC-models require minimum firmware version A.12.85.00 or above
  3. When a calibration may be done with or without sliding loads, using sliding loads improves the accuracy and decreases the measurement uncertainty of the test results.

 

for 1.85 mm connection models:

N5247A/AS/B/BC

Calibration Kits for
1.85 mm Connector Models1

 

ECal Modules

Mechanical3

Test Plan Variants

N4694D2 Options 0DC, M0F

N4694-60001
(order as N4694A Opt. M0F)

85058B

Factory Recommended

X

X

X

Normal

 

X

X
  1. Uses RF cable 1.85 mm (f) to 1.85 mm (f): 8121-2921 or N4697-60100.

  2. Firmware requirements:

    • PNA A/AS-models require minimum firmware version A.10.60.04 or above
    • PNA B/BC-models require minimum firmware version A.12.85.00 or above
  3. When a calibration may be done with or without sliding loads, using sliding loads improves the accuracy and decreases the measurement uncertainty of the test results.

 

Connection Setups

Due to the complexity of the PNA family of analyzers, the following notes apply to illustrations in the PNA Help:

  • Only a single representative PNA model will be shown. Therefore, port locations may differ in older PNA models than what is shown in the illustration. Refer to the port labels on the UUT.
  • Some illustrations may differ than those in TME.
  • If the test procedure applies to multiple ports, illustrations may show the setup on only one test port.
  • Setups for some option configurations may not appear in the Help.

One-Port Calibration (mechanical)

One-Port Calibration (Ecal)

 

Noise Receiver Match Measurement