M9405A Operational Check Procedure; Equipment Required; Equipment Test Configuration Option I (Network Analyzer) - Agilent Technologies M9405A User's And Service Manual

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M9405A

M9405A Operational Check Procedure

The operational check measures the signal paths from the RF Input of the M9405A module. The following
procedure verifies that the connectors and circuitry are operating correctly.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum input power level of +20 dBm.

Equipment Required

To demonstrate that the module works properly requires external equipment with operating frequency
range of 10 MHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz. This includes a network analyzer, or optionally, a signal source and
power meter or spectrum analyzer.
Table 4
Hardware Test Configuration
Hardware
Description
Option I
Network Analyzer
Option II
Signal Source and Power Meter
Option III
Signal Source and Spectrum Analyzer

Equipment Test Configuration Option I (Network Analyzer)

1. Adjust the Network Analyzer Stimulus Power for the M9405A to −30 dBm.
2. Set the Frequency Sweep from 10 MHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz depending on Options F26 or F50.
3. Perform a 2-Port Network Analyzer calibration (normalization response is adequate).
4. Connect the Stimulus Source (Network Analyzer Port 1) to the M9405A RF Input Port.
5. Connect Port 2 of the Network Analyzer to the M9405A RF Output Port.
NOTE
Depending on your instrument's power handling capability it may be necessary to use a
20 dB attenuator to protect the instrument.
6. Measure the Return Loss (S11 & S22) and Gain (S21). Compare it to the typical performance in
on page
5.
User's and Service Guide M9499-90004
M9405A Operational Check Procedure
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