Attenuator Slope Adjustment

(N9912A)

All adjustments will require the CFG Option. Refer to the CFG Option section for more information.

This adjustment determines gain compensation factors for each of 32 settings for the RF IN attenuator. Gain measurements are performed at approximately 15 frequencies, at least one in each SA band. There are 32 compensation factors for each measured frequency.

Related test:

none

Mode where used: SA

Required Test Equipment

Test Equipment

Recommended Model Number
(see main equipment list for alternative models)

Signal Generator #1

E8257D with options:

  • 550
  • 1E1
  • 1EA or 1EU

  • UNR or UNX or UNY

Attenuator/Switch Driver

11713B Opt 001/024/060/101

Attenuator, 6 dB fixed

8491A Opt 006

Attenuator, 1 dB step

8494G Opt 001/024

Attenuator, 10 dB step

8496G Opt 001/024

Power Meter

N1914A

Power Sensor

E9304A Opt H18

Power Splitter

11667A

Power Sensor Cable

11730A

BNC Cable

8120-2582

Type-N Cable

11500C

Attenuator control cable
(Qty. 2)

8120-2703

 

Connection Setups

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  • Some illustrations may differ than those in TME.

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Attenuator Slope Adjustment Setup