Optimizing Measurement Results - HP 8753E User Manual

Optimizing Measurement Results

This chapter describes techniques and analyzer functions that help you achieve the best
measurement results. The following topics are included in this chapter:
Increasing measurement accuracy
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Interconnecting cables
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Reference plane and port extensions
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Measurement error-correction
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One-port reflection correction
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Full two-port correction
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Modifying calibration kit standards
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Power meter measurement calibration
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Calibrating for noninsertable devices
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Matched adapters
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Modify the Cal kit thru definition
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Maintaining testport output power during sweep retrace
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Making accurate measurements of electrically long devices
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Increasing sweep speed
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Increasing dynamic range
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Reducing trace noise
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Reducing receiver crosstalk
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Reducing recall time
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