Frequency Accuracy Test; Trace Noise Test - Agilent Technologies E8362B Service Manual

PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
E8362B, E8363B, E8364B

Frequency Accuracy Test

Function of the Test: To verify the frequency accuracy and range of the analyzer's source
output.
Specification Tested: Test Port Output–CW Accuracy
Equipment Used: A frequency counter, a test cable, and adapters.
Description of the Test:
1. Port 1 is connected to a frequency counter.
2. A series of frequencies across the band are checked.
If the Analyzer Fails this Test:
• Verify the accuracy of the 10 MHz OCXO by connecting a frequency counter to the
rear-panel 10 MHz REF OUT.
• If the 10 MHz reference is off by more than 10 Hz, perform the
Reference Adjustment" on page 3-41
Adjustment" on page 3-42

Trace Noise Test

Function of the Test: To measure the stability of a signal in the internal source and
receiver system of your analyzer.
Specification Tested: Test Port Input–Trace Noise Magnitude and Trace Noise Phase
Equipment Used: A test cable.
Description of the Test:
1. Port 1 and Port 2 are connected with a test cable.
2. The analyzer is set to a series of CW frequencies across its frequency range.
3. Magnitude and phase are measured at each frequency at a 1 kHz IF bandwidth, in both
directions.
4. All measurements are made at a nominal power level of 0 dBm and with 201 points per
sweep.
If the Analyzer Fails this Test:
• Repeat this test. It is unlikely for the analyzer to fail this test without a complete
failure of the network analyzer system.
• If the analyzer still fails this test, perform the
page 3-49 and repeat this test.
Service Guide E8364-90026
Performance Tests (Agilent N7840A Software Package)
and also the
and repeat this test.
"Receiver Calibration Adjustment" on
"10 MHz Frequency
"3.8 GHz PMYO Frequency
Tests and Adjustments
3-33