The Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) App is offered for both Amplifiers and Converters, and also can be viewed in both Swept IMD and IM Spectrum channels.
Swept IMD channels are used to measure over 150 different IMD parameters. These parameters are built from various selections such as: IMD products, tone power levels, intercept points, at the input and/or output of a DUT. In addition, each parameter can be swept using several different methods.
IM Spectrum measurements provide a traditional spectrum analyzer view of the main tones and distortion products.
Learn all about the IMD App (Opt S93087A/B) in the following topics:
PNA-X or PNA (N522x) with:
FOM (Opt S9x080A)
Opt S9x087A/B (software option only) must be enabled.
Configurable test set
Note: N522x models require additional configuration and equipment. See Configure External Source and Combiner for IMD Apps.
App Note 1408-17 - Making Accurate Intermodulation Distortion Measurements with the PNA-X.