Maximum Output Power Performance Test

This test applies to the following models:

The purpose of this test is to set the nominal PXIe signal generator's power to the maximum settable output-power specification and to measure the actual power produced.

Additionally, a Self Test is run before this test to verify basic system functionality. Any diagnostic messages from the Self Test will be displayed in a pop-up window during the test run.

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Required Test Equipment

Test Equipment

Recommended Models

Alternate Models

Power meter

N1914A1

 

  1. Power meter N1914A with serial numbers ranging between MY00000000—MY53040007 require Service Note 07 to be applied for measurement repeatability. Please have this service note applied or verify it was applied before using this power meter. The affected service note is N1914A-07.

E4418A/B
E4419A/B
N1911A1
N1912A
N1913A1

 

  1. Not allowed with the M9383A.

PowerSensor1

  • M9380A, M9381A, M9389A

N8482A

E9304A-H20
E9304A-H18
E9304A-H19
E9304A

PowerSensor1

  • M9383A

N8487A1

 

  1. When using with DUTs with Option 1EA or 1EB, only the E9304A-H19 can be used as the HighPowerPowerSensor.

N8487A-CFT1

N8485A2
N8485A-CFT2
N8485A-0333
N8485A-CFT-0333

N8481A2
N8481A-CFT2

N8488A

E9300A2
E9304A-H182

U8481A2, 4
U8481A-2002, 4

U8485A3, 4
U8485A-2003, 4

U8487A4
U8488A4
  1. When using with DUTs with Option 1EA or 1EB, only the E9304A-H19 can be used as the HighPowerPowerSensor.
  2. Not allowed with options F32 or F44.
  3. Not allowed with Option F44.
  4. Requires the N1914A power meter with USB ports. Refer to the main equipment table for more information.

HighPowerPowerSensor

  • M9383A Option 1EA/1EB

E9304A-H191

 

  1. Not allowed with option F20.

E9300A-H251

 

  1. Not allowed with the N8487A or N8487A-CFT.

Adapter, Type-N (f) to 3.5 mm (m)

1250-1750

  

100 MHz reference

M9300A

 

Connections and Setup Procedures

Setup for Power Sensor Calibration

For M9380A setup,

 

For M9381A setup,

 

For M9383A setup,

 

For M9389A setup,