Agilent Technologies 8590 Series Service Manual page 180

Making Adjustments: If 3335A Source Not Available
6a. Cal Attenuator Error
Calculate Actual Attenuation Errors
1. From the calibration data supplied with the 1 dB step attenuator,
2. Subtract column 1 from column 2 and enter these values in
Table 2a-1 Calculating Actual Attenuation Errors
Nominal 1 dB Step
Attenuator Setting
Figure 2a-1 Cal Attenuator Error Connection Setup
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enter in column 2 of
corresponding nominal attenuation settings in column 1.
column 3.
Column 1
1 dB
4 dB
5 dB
7 dB
8 dB
9 dB
Table 2a-1 the actual attenuation for the
Actual Attenuation
Column 2
Attenuator Error
(Column 2 - Column 1)
Column 3
Chapter 2a