Overview
Figure 3-7
Procedure
Downconverter Operation
AM Noise Measurement (Input AM Detector) System Control
AM Noise Measurement (Input AM Detector)
System Control
This procedure describes how to use the HP 70427A Downconverter
Module with the HP 3048A Phase Noise Measurement System. The
downconverter accepts a signal from 5 MHz to 26.5 GHz and produces a
baseband signal.
This procedure can be used for all HP 3048A Phase Noise measurement
software versions A.03.00 or later. The software can be configured for
system control of the downconverter.
AM Noise Measurement (Input AM Detector) System Control Connection
Step 1 - Define the Measurement
Follow the instructions in the HP 3048A manual together with the
information below:
1. System Configuration
Enter the downconverter in the system configuration table. Refer to chapter 1
in this manual for information on determining and setting the
HP 70427A's HP-IB address.
2. Specify Measurement Type and Frequency Range
•
Measurement type: AM Noise
3. Enter Source and Interface Parameters
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Carrier Frequency: DUT frequency.
•
Detector/Discr. Input Frequency: DUT frequency
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