Agilent Technologies 8590 Series Service Manual page 97

Procedure for System Characterization (75 Ω
input)
1. Zero and calibrate the measuring receiver and 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz
2. Zero and calibrate the power meter and the 75 Ω power sensor as
3. Press INSTRUMENT PRESET on the synthesized sweeper. Set the
4. Connect the equipment as shown in
System Characterization Test Setup for 75 Ω inputs
Figure 2-27
Use only 75 Ω cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments equipped
CAUTION
with 75 Ω inputs or damage to the input connectors will occur.
5. Adjust the synthesized sweeper POWER LEVEL for a 0 dBm
6. Record the power meter reading in Column 4 of
Chapter 2
power sensor as described in the measuring receiver operation
manual.
described in the power meter operation manual.
synthesized sweeper controls as follows:
CW .................................................................. 41 MHz
FREQ STEP ................................................... 37 MHz
POWER LEVEL ............................................... 5 dBm
reading on the measuring receiver.
into account the cal factors of both power sensors.
15. Frequency Response of the 8590L, 8591C, and 8591E
Figure 2-27.
Making Adjustments
Table 2-6, taking
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