Setting The Analyzer To Make An R Channel Measurement - Agilent Technologies 8753ET 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
NOTE An error message will be displayed while the R In port is disconnected. 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:
System INSTRUMENT MODE
LO MENU FREQUENCY:CW
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.
Conversion Loss Using the Frequency Offset Mode
Figure 2-12.
FREQ OFFS MENU
1000 M/
RF < LO
Making Mixer Measurements
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