Agilent Technologies 8753ET User Manual page 180

Making Mixer Measurements
Conversion Compression Using the Frequency Offset Mode
The measurements setup diagram is shown in
Figure 2-30 Measurement Setup Diagram Shown on Analyzer Display
12. To view the mixer's output power as a function of its input power, press:
VIEW MEASURE
13. To set up an active marker to search for the 1 dB compression point of the mixer, press:
Scale Ref
AUTO SCALE
Marker Search
14. Press:
MKR ZERO
Marker
Marker Search
The measurement results show the mixer's 1 dB compression point. By changing the target value, you
can easily locate other compression points (for example, 0.5 dB, 3 dB). See
15. Read the compressed power on by turning marker  off.
 MODE MENU
Marker
2-42
Figure
SEARCH:MAX
1
TARGET x1
 MODE OFF
2-30.
Figure 2-31.