Trace Noise Performance Test

This test measures the stability of a signal in a source/receiver system, and verifies the Test Port Input Trace Noise Magnitude – Trace Noise Phase specification. Measurements are made for each direction on each port pair. For a 4-port PNA, only port pairs 1-2 and 3-4 are tested (or 1-3 and 2-4).

This test is performed using the Preset power level. For a list of PNA preset power levels, see the PNA Preset Power Level table located below the setup illustration.

For troubleshooting help, see Trace Noise Troubleshooting.

Required Test Equipment

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

 

For Type-N Connector PNA Models

E8356A, E8357A, E8358A
E8801A, E8802A, E8803A
N3381A, N3382A, N3383A

Test Equipment

Recommended Model

Alternate Model

RF cable Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)

N6314A

8120-8862

For 3.5 mm Connector PNA Models

E8362A, E8362B, E8362C

Test Equipment

Recommended Model

Alternate Model

RF cable, 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f)

85131-60013

85131-60010
(not for 4-port)

For 2.4 mm Connector PNA Models

E8363A, E8363B, E8363C
E8364A, E8364B, E8464C

Test Equipment

Recommended Model

Alternate Model

RF cable, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f)

85133-60016
(more flexible)

85133-60002
(less flexible)

For 1.85 mm Connector PNA Models

E8361A, E8361C

Test Equipment

Recommended Model

Alternate Model

RF cable, 1.85 mm (f) to 1.85 mm (f)

N4697-60100

none

 

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 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.

Trace Noise Measurement Setup

PNA Preset Power Level

Model

Options

Test Power Level

All RF

all

0 dBm

E8362A
E8362B
E8362C

standard

0 dBm

UNL or 014

-5 dBm

E8363A, E8363B
E8364A, E8364B

standard

-12 dBm

UNL or 014

-17 dBm

E8361A
E8361C

standard or 014

-15 dBm

014 & UNL

-17 dBm