Harmonic Operation (Option 002 Only) - HP 8753E User Manual

Harmonic Operation (Option 002 only)

The harmonic measurement mode allows you to measure the second or third harmonic as the
analyzer's source sweeps fundamental frequencies above 16 MHz. The analyzer can make
harmonic measurements in any sweep type.
Single-Channel Operation
You can view the second or third harmonic alone by using only one of the analyzer's two
channels.
Dual-Channel Operation
To make the following types of measurements, uncouple channels 1 and 2, and switch on dual
channel.
The analyzer measures the fundamental on one channel while measuring the second or third
harmonic on the other channel.
The analyzer measures the second harmonic on one channel while measuring the third
harmonic on the other channel.
while measuring the second or third harmonic in dBc on channel 2.
and 2. This is useful when you are using the D2/Dl to D2 feature because you can change
fundamental power and see the resultant change in the harmonic power.
The analyzer shows the fundamental frequency value on the display. However, a marker in the
active area shows the harmonic frequency in addition to the fundamental. If you use
entry
the harmonic mode, the annotation H=2 or H=3 appears on the left-hand side of the display.
The measured harmonic cannot not exceed the frequency limitations of the network analyzer's
receiver.
NETWORK ANALYZER
DEVICE UNDER TEST
Figure 6-61. Typical Harmonic Mode 'I&t Setup
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