Setting The Analyzer To Make An R Channel Measurement - Agilent Technologies 8719ES User Manual

Setting the Analyzer to Make an R Channel Measurement

1. Connect the equipment as shown in
Figure 2-12 R-Channel Mixer Measurement Equipment Setup
An error message will be displayed while the R In port is disconnected.
NOTE
Ignore this error message until step 3 is complete.
The analyzer is now displaying the conversion loss of the mixer calibrated with power
meter accuracy.
2. While the analyzer is still set to the IF frequency range, set the frequency offset mode
LO frequency from the analyzer by pressing:
INSTRUMENT MODE
System
LO FREQUENCY
Note that this is the example LO frequency. Enter the LO frequency for
your measurement instead.
The LO menu is used to set only the LO CW frequency. All other settings apply when
using the HP/Agilent 8625A external source.
3. To select the converter type and a high-side LO measurement configuration, press:
RETURN DOWN CONVERTER
Note that these are the example settings. Enter the settings for your
measurement instead.
Figure 2-12.
FREQ OFFS MENU
1000 M/µ
RF < LO
Making Mixer Measurements (Option 089 Only)
Conversion Loss Using the Frequency Offset Mode
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