Station Calibration for Tests

(N9912A Option 230/231, or 311)

This procedure is similar to, but completely separate from, the station calibration for the adjustments. The two station calibrations are based on different sets of frequency points.

This process characterizes the test equipment used for most of the spectrum analyzer related tests. This station calibration is not required for all tests. The TME software will include this item on the test list when it is required.

After this station calibration is performed, it is intended that the test equipment remain undisturbed for the remainder of the tests. This refers to the additional test equipment for FieldFox analyzers with the SA Option 230/231 or Option 311. A station calibration expires after 24 hours.

The Station Calibration test is not listed in the test report because it does not perform measurements on the DUT. This test provides characterization of the power splitter. This characterization data is used in other tests.

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
(2 required)

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

The following notes apply to illustrations in the FieldFox Help:

  • Only a single representative model will be shown.
  • Some illustrations may differ than those in TME.

  • For procedures that apply to multiple ports, illustrations will show the setup on only one test port.

Reference Power Sensor Calibration, Channel A

Buried Power Sensor Calibration, Channel B

Power Splitter Characterization

Station Calibration Setup