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Signal analyzer noise figure measurement function operation
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MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A
MS2830A/MS2840A
Signal Analyzer
Operation Manual
Noise Figure Measurement Function
Operation
Seventh Edition
 For safety and warning information, please read this
manual before attempting to use the equipment.
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Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe
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Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation),
or MS2850A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual
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ANRITSU CORPORATION
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  • Page 1  For safety and warning information, please read this manual before attempting to use the equipment.  Additional safety and warning information is provided within the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2840A Signal...

  • Page 2: Safety Symbols

    Ensure that you clearly understand the meanings of the symbols BEFORE using the equipment. Some or all of the following symbols may be used on all Anritsu equipment. In addition, there may be other labels attached to products that are not shown in the diagrams in this manual.
  • Page 3 In addition, this warranty is valid only for the original equipment purchaser. It is not transferable if the equipment is resold. Anritsu Corporation shall assume no liability for injury or financial loss of the customer due to the use of or a failure to be able to use this equipment.
  • Page 4 Cautions against computer virus infection  Copying files and data Only files that have been provided directly from Anritsu or generated using Anritsu equipment should be copied to the instrument. All other required files should be transferred by means of USB or CompactFlash media after undergoing a thorough virus check.
  • Page 5 Anritsu electronic equipment). By reading this EULA and using this software, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of its contents and Anritsu Corporation (hereafter Anritsu) hereby grants you the right to use this Software with the Anritsu-specified equipment (hereafter Equipment) for the purposes set out in this EULA.
  • Page 6 Commerce Denied Persons List or Entity otherwise, due to your violation of the terms List. By using this Software, you warrant of this EULA, Anritsu shall have the right to that you are not located in any such country seek proportional damages from you.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual  Associated Documents The operation manual configuration of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A, MS2830A, MS2840A and MS2850A Signal Analyzer is shown below. MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Operation) MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Operation) MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Operation)
  • Page 8 • Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe) • Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Remote Control) Description of basic operations, maintenance procedures, common functions and common remote functions of the mainframe • Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Signal Analyzer Function) • Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Signal Analyzer Function Remote Control) Description of basic operations, common functions and common remote functions of the signal analyzer •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About This Manual..........I Chapter 1 Overview ........... 1-1 Product Overview ............1-2 Product Composition ............ 1-3 Specifications ..............1-5 Chapter 2 Preparation ........2-1 Part Names ..............2-2 Signal Path Setup ............2-15 Application Startup and Selection ....... 2-16 Initialization and Calibration ........
  • Page 10 Appendix A Error Message ......A-1 Appendix B Default Value List ......B-1 Index ..........Index-1...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the Noise Figure Measurement Function. Product Overview ............1-2 Product Composition ............ 1-3 1.2.1 Option / Software ..........1-3 1.2.2 Noise Source ............ 1-3 Specifications ..............1-5...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Product Overview The MS2690/MS2691/MS2692A or MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A Signal Analyzer enables high-speed, high-accuracy, and simple measurements of transmission characteristics of base stations and mobile stations for various types of mobile communications. The Noise Figure Measurement Function (hereinafter, this application) is to measure Noise Figure (hereinafter, NF) which has a huge effect on noise in systems that handle minute signals such as satellite communications and radars.

  • Page 13: Product Composition

    Product Composition 1.2 Product Composition 1.2.1 Option / Software Table 1.2.1-1 list the Options and Software’s. Table 1.2.1-1 Configuration of Application Model/Symbol Product name Remarks MS2690A-017 Noise Figure Measurement Function MS2691A-017 MS2692A-017 MS2690A-117 Noise Figure Measurement Function Retrofit MS2691A-117 MS2692A-117...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Overview CAUTION Some noise sources output DC power. Therefore, when selecting a model from the following models of the RF input specification “0V_DC_max”, install a DC block: • MS2690A-017/-117 • MS2691A-017/-117 • MS2692A-017/-117 • MS2830A-044, -017/-117 • MS2830A-045, -017/-117 •...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Table 1.3-1 Specifications for this Application Item Specification Frequency Frequency MS2690A: 30 MHz to 6 GHz range MS2691A: 30 MHz to 6 GHz MS2692A: 30 MHz to 6 GHz MS2830A-040: 30 MHz to 3.6 GHz MS2830A-041: 30 MHz to 6 GHz...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Overview Table 1.3-1 Specifications for this Application (Cont'd) Item Specification Measurement Within the frequency range Measurement range (Attenuator = 0 dB, Pre-Amp = On) –20 to 40 dB Instrument Within the measurement range Uncertainty ENR: 4-7 dB ±0.02 dB ENR: 12-17 dB ±0.025 dB ENR: 20-22 dB...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Preparation

    Chapter 2 Preparation This chapter describes the preparations required for using the application MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer you are using. Refer to the Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation) MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation),...

  • Page 18: Part Names

    2.1 Part Names This section describes the panel keys for operating the instrument and connectors used to connect external devices. For general points of caution, MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation refer to the Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation...
  • Page 19 Part Names Figure 2.1.1-2 MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A front panel (MS2830A Example) Power Switch Press to switch between the standby state (AC power supplied) and power-on state. The Power lamp lights orange at Standby and green at Power On. Press the power switch for about 2 seconds. Hard disk access lamp (MS269x series, MS2830A) Lights up when accessing the internal hard disk SSD access lamp (MS2840A, MS2850A)
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Preparation Local key Press to return to local operation from remote control via GPIB, Ethernet, or USB (B), and enable panel settings. Remote lamp Lights when in remote-control state. Preset key Resets parameters to initial settings. Function keys Selects or configures function menu displayed on the right of the screen.
  • Page 21 Part Names Main function keys 1 Press to set or execute main functions. Executable functions vary with the current application. When nothing happens with the press, it indicates that the application in use does not support the key. Press to set frequency parameters. Press to set level parameters.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Preparation Rotary knob/Cursor key/Enter key/Cancel key The rotary knob and cursor keys select display items or change settings. Press to set the entered or selected data. Press to cancel input or selected data. Shift key Operates keys with functions in blue characters on panel. Press the Shift key so the key lamp is green and then press the target key.
  • Page 23 Part Names RF Output connector (When MS269xA-020/120, MS2830A-020/120/021/121, MS2840A-020/120/021/121 installed) Outputs RF signal, when the Vector Signal Generator option is installed. This is an N type output connector. This is not installed when the MS2830A-044/045, MS2840A-044/046 is installed or MS2850A. USB connector (type A) Connect the accessory USB keyboard, mouse or USB memory.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Preparation Operation), MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2850A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation) 1st Local Output connector (MS2830A, MS2840A), (MS2850A: Future Extensions) This is available when the MS2830A-044/045, MS2840A-044/046 is installed. Supplies local signal and bias current to the external mixer, and receives the IF signal with its frequency converted.

  • Page 25: Rear Panel

    Part Names 2.1.2 Rear panel This section describes the rear-panel connectors. 1 2 6 3 Figure 2.1.2-1 MS269x series rear panel 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 Figure 2.1.2-2 MS2830A/MS2840A rear panel (MS2840A Example)
  • Page 26 Inputs external reference frequency signal. It is for inputting reference frequency signals with higher accuracy than the instrument’s internal reference signal, or for synchronizing the frequency of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A or MS2830A/MS2840A to that of other equipment. The following frequencies are supported: MS269x series:...
  • Page 27 Part Names IF Out connector (MS269x series only) Not used. AUX connector Not used. GPIB connector GP-IB Used to remote-control this unit via GPIB from external controller. For external control via GPIB. USB connector (type B) Used to remote-control this unit via USB from external controller. For external control via USB.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Preparation SA Trigger Input connector (MS2830A, MS2840A, MS2850A) This is a BNC connector for inputting external trigger signal (TTL) for SPA and SA applications. SG Trigger Input connector (MS2830A, MS2840A) This is a BNC connector for inputting external trigger signal (TTL) for Vector Signal Generator option.
  • Page 29 Part Names General Input/Output (Audio Function) connector D-Sub 15 connector for audio function input/output from/to the external device. This is available when the MS2830A-018/118 is installed. PTT Control connector Banana plug jack connector to control PTT (Push to Talk). This is available when the MS2830A-018/118 is installed. AF Output connector (unbalanced) BNC connector to output unbalanced AF signal to external device.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Preparation Trigger Input 2 connector (MS2850A) Input the trigger signal (3.3 V LVCMOS) for SPA and SA applications. Trigger Output 1 connector (MS2850A) Output the trigger signal (3.3 V LVCMOS). Trigger Output 2 connector (MS2850A) Output the trigger signal (3.3 V LVCMOS). USB 3.0 connector (Future extensions) (MS2850A) PCIe X8 connector (Future extensions) (MS2850A) 2-14...

  • Page 31: Signal Path Setup

    Signal Path Setup 2.2 Signal Path Setup As shown in Figure 2.2-1, connect the instrument and the DUT using an RF cable, so that the signal to be tested is input to the RF Input connector. To prevent an excessive level signal from being input, do not input the signal before setting the input level using this application.

  • Page 32: Application Startup And Selection

    Chapter 2 Preparation 2.3 Application Startup and Selection To use this application, it is necessary to load (start up) and select the application. 2.3.1 Launching application The application startup procedure is described below. Note: The XXX indicates the application name currently in use. <Procedure>...

  • Page 33: Initialization And Calibration

    Application Cal function menu. Press (SIGANA All). For details on calibration functionality only executable with this instrument, refer to the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation) MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation),...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Preparation 2-18.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Measurement

    Chapter 3 Measurement This chapter describes the measurement function, the parameter contents and the setting methods. Basic Operation ............3-2 3.1.1 Screen layout ............ 3-2 3.1.2 Main function menu .......... 3-3 3.1.3 Performing measurement ......... 3-4 3.1.4 Restrictions on File Input/Output ...... 3-4 Setting Frequency ............

  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.1 Basic Operation 3.1.1 Screen layout This section describes the screen layout of the Noise Figure measurement function. Figure 3.1.1-1 Screen layout [1] Measurement parameter Displays the specified parameter. For details about measurement results, refer to Section 3.8 “Measurement Results.” [2] Measurement Status Area Displays alarms which indicate measurement errors.

  • Page 37: Main Function Menu

    Basic Operation 3.1.2 Main function menu This section describes the main function menu on the main screen. Figure 3.1.2-1 Main Function Menu Table 3.1.2-1 Main Function Menu Function Menu Display Function Sets the frequency. Frequency 3.2 Setting Frequency Sets the level. Amplitude 3.3 Setting Level Sets the common items.

  • Page 38: Performing Measurement

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.1.3 Performing measurement There are two measurement modes: single and continuous. Measurement is performed once in the single measurement mode, and continuously in the continuous measurement mode. Single Items are measured only for the measurement count (Storage Count) before measurement is stopped.

  • Page 39: Setting Frequency

    Setting Frequency 3.2 Setting Frequency This section describes the frequency-related settings. Press (Frequency) on the main function menu to display the Frequency function menu. Table 3.2-1 Frequency Function Menu Function Menu Display Function Opens the Frequency Mode Function Menu. Frequency Mode 3.2.1 Frequency Mode Opens the Fixed Setting Function Menu.

  • Page 40: Frequency Mode

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.2.1 Frequency Mode Press (Frequency Mode) on the Frequency function menu or to display the Frequency Mode Function menu. After each mode is set, the setting screen is displayed. Table 3.2.1-1 Frequency Mode Function Menu Function Menu Function Display —...

  • Page 41: List Setting

    Opens the Frequency List Edit Function Menu. Edit 3.2.3.1 Frequency List Edit The file format for Frequency List Table is as follows: Output/input file path: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\User Data\NF Data\FreqList\ Default file name for saving: FrequencyListYYYYMMDD_n.csv File extension: csv format [Filetype: FreqList] [1] [Version: 1.0.0.0]...
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 Measurement 3.2.3.1 Frequency List Edit Press (Edit) on the List Setting function menu to display the Frequency List Edit Function menu. This section describes the Frequency List Edit Function Menu that is used to edit a Frequency List Table. Figure 3.2.3.1-1 Frequency List Table [1] Frequency: Setting Frequency...
  • Page 43 Setting Frequency Table 3.2.3.1-1 Frequency List Edit Function Menu Function Menu Function Display Selects Position from List on the Table screen. Various settings can be performed for items of the selected Position (number). Position Setting Range: 1 to (Total Point +1) Default: Maximum: Sets the frequency for the selected Position...

  • Page 44: Sweep Setting

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.2.4 Sweep Setting This section describes the setup to be performed when the Frequency Mode is set to Sweep. Note: Frequency List Table is edited by setting in Sweep Mode. Table 3.2.4-1 Sweep Mode Function Menu Function Menu Function Display...

  • Page 45: Setting Level

    Setting Level 3.3 Setting Level This section describes the level- related settings. Press (Amplitude) on the main function menu or to display the Amplitude function menu. Table 3.3-1 Amplitude Function Menu Function Menu Display Function — Amplitude Pressing [Amplitude] displays this function. Sets the Input Attenuator.

  • Page 46: Attenuator

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.3.1 Attenuator This configures the input attenuator settings. The setting range and resolution are as follows: Table 3.3.1-1 Setting Parameter of Input Attenuator Item Setting Parameter Maximum 60 dB Minimum 0 dB Unit Resolution MS2830A-045 Installed: 10 dB MS2840A-046 Installed without MS2840A-019/119: 10 dB...

  • Page 47: Setting Common Items

    Setting Common Items 3.4 Setting Common Items This section describes the settings for the common items. Press (Common Setting) on the main function menu to display the Common Setting function menu. Table 3.4-1 Common Setting Function Menu Function Menu Display Function Opens the DUT Mode Function menu.

  • Page 48: Dut Mode

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.4.1 DUT Mode This section describes the DUT Mode function menu. Table 3.4.1-1 DUT Mode Function Menu Function Key Menu Display Function Amplifier Sets the DUT Mode to the Amplifier. Down Converter Sets the DUT Mode to Down Converter. Up Converter Sets the DUT Mode to Up Converter.

  • Page 49: Convert Setup

    Setting Common Items 3.4.2 Convert Setup This section describes how to configure Convert Setup. Table 3.4.2-1 Convert Setup Function Function Menu Display Function Sets local frequency mode at measurement. Fixed: Fixes local frequency and performs measurement sweeping measurement LO Mode frequency.

  • Page 50: External Lo Setup

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.4.3 External Lo Setup This section describes how to configure External LO Setup. Table 3.4.3-1 External Lo Setup Function Function Menu Display Function Sets whether to control inputting external local signal from external device. LO Control Controls Off: Does not control (Default) Sets GPIB address of signal source externally...
  • Page 51 Setting Common Items 3.4.3.1 Command This section describes how to configure command settings. Table 3.4.3.1-1 Command Function Function Menu Display Function Sets SG RF Output remote command character string to control external SG. LO Auxiliary Setting Range: Supports ASCII. Maximum character number: 79 Default: “OUTP:STAT ON”...

  • Page 52: Loss Comp

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.4.4 Loss Comp This section describes how to configure the loss compensation settings. Table 3.4.4-1 Loss Comp Function Menu Function Menu Display Function Sets the loss compensation before the DUT input port. Select from the following three options. Off: Does not compensate the loss before the DUT input port.
  • Page 53 Setting Common Items *: When considering the frequency range to which the corrected value is input is from Fa to Fb, a corrected value is applied instead if the displayed frequency is out of the frequency range from Fa to Fb: ...
  • Page 54 Before DUT Edit function menu. Edit 3.4.4.1.1 Before DUT Edit The file format for Before DUT Table is as follows: Directory to output files to: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\User Data\NF Data\LossCompTable\ Default file name for saving: LossCompBeforeDUTYYYYMMDD_n.csv File extension: csv format [Filetype: LossComp] [Version: 1.0.0.0]...
  • Page 55 Setting Common Items 3.4.4.1.1 Before DUT Edit Edits the Before DUT Table. Press (Edit) on the Before DUT Table function menu to display the Loss Comp Before DUT Table dialog box and Before DUT Edit function menu. Figure 3.4.4.1.1-1 Loss Comp Before DUT Table Dialog Box [1] Loss Comp Before Position: Position (Point) [2] Loss Comp Before Frequency: Frequency of Position (Point)
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Measurement Table 3.4.4.1.1-1 Before DUT Edit Function Menu Function Menu Function Display Selects Position from List on the Table screen. Various settings can be performed for items of the selected Position (number). Position Setting Range: 1 to (Total Point + 1) Default: Maximum: Frequency...
  • Page 57 Setting Procedure is same as the Before DUT Edit Edit. 3.4.4.1.1 Before DUT Edit The file format for After DUT Table is as follows: Directory to output files to: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\User Data\NF Data\LossCompTable\ Default file name for saving: LossCompAfterDUTYYYYMMDD_n.csv File extension: csv format [Filetype: LossComp] [Version: 1.0.0.0]...

  • Page 58: Enr

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.4.5 This menu is used to configure the ENR (Excess Noise Ratio) function settings. Table 3.4.5-1 ENR Function Menu Function Menu Function Display Selects the Noise Source. Noise Source Select 3.4.5.1 Noise Source Select Sets the measurement waiting time when Noise Source On/Off is switched.
  • Page 59 Setting Common Items 3.4.5.1 Noise Source Select The Noise Source Select function selects Noise Source to be used with the measurement. This software supports the NC346 Series noise sources by Noisecom. For detailed specifications, refer to the catalog and data sheet for the NC346 Series.
  • Page 60 Opens the Meas Table dialog box and Meas Table Edit function menu. Edit 3.4.5.2.1 Meas Table Edit The file format for Meas Table is as follows: Directory to output files to: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\User Data\NF Data\ENR\MeasTable\ Default file name for saving: MeasYYYYMMDD_n.csv File extension: csv format [Filetype: ENR] [Version: 1.0.0.0]...
  • Page 61 Setting Common Items 3.4.5.2.1 Meas Table Edit Edits the Meas Table. Press (Edit) on the Meas Table function menu to display the Meas Table dialog box and Meas Table Edit function menu. Figure 3.4.5.2.1-1 Meas Table Dialog Box [1] Meas Table Position: Position (Point) [2] Meas Table Frequency: Frequency of Position (Point)
  • Page 62 Setting procedure is same as the Edit Meas Table Edit. 3.4.5.2.1 Meas Table Edit The file format for Cal Table is as follows: Directory to output files to: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\ User Data\NF Data\ENR\CalTable\ Default file name for saving: CalYYYYMMDD_n.csv File extension: csv format [Filetype: ENR] [Version: 1.0.0.0]...
  • Page 63 Setting Common Items 3.4.5.4 Spot This section describes how to configure the Spot mode. For description of function keys, refer to Table 3.4.5.4-1. Table 3.4.5.4-1 Spot Function Menu Function Menu Display Function Switches Spot Mode to ENR/T hot. Spot Mode Default: Sets Spot ENR Value.

  • Page 64: Cal Setup

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.4.6 Cal Setup This section describes how to configure the various settings related NF Calibration. Press on the Common Setting function menu or the Measure function menu to display the Cal Setup function menu. Note: Do not execute the CAL function of the main unit after NF Calibration is executed.
  • Page 65 Setting Common Items Table 3.4.6-1 Cal Setup Function Menu (Cont’d) Function Menu Function Display Switches whether the NF Calibration result is enabled or disabled. Apply Enabled. Calibration Off: Disabled. Default: Clears the NF Calibration data and saved file. If Clear Cal the NF Calibration data does not exist, it cannot Data be measured correctly.

  • Page 66: Setting The Measure Function

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.5 Setting the Measure Function This section describes how to set the Measure menu settings. Press (Measure) on the main function menu or to display the Measure function menu. Table 3.5-1 Measure Function Menu Function Menu Display Function Opens the Trace menu.

  • Page 67: Trace

    Setting the Measure Function 3.5.1 Trace This section describes the Trace Function Menu. Table 3.5.1-1 Description of Trace Functions Menu Function Menu Display Function Switches the active trace between Trace1 and Trace2. Sets the Trace to 1. Trace Select Sets the Trace to 2. Default: Select the measurement result to be displayed Result Type...
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 Measurement Table 3.5.1-3 Reference Setting Parameter List Noise Noise Result Type Gain Y-Factor T effective P hot P cold Figure Factor Maximum 100 dB 100 dB 100 dB 100 000 000 K 100 dB 100 dB Minimum –100 dB –100 dB –100 dB –100 000 000 K...

  • Page 69: Storage

    Setting the Measure Function 3.5.2 Storage This section describes the Storage Function Menu. Table 3.5.2-1 Description of Storage Function Menu Function Menu Display Function Switches Storage to off/Average. Off: Does not perform storage. Average: Turns on the averaging function. Storage Mode (Storage is performed for the measurement results.) Default:...

  • Page 70: Setting The Marker Function

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.6 Setting the Marker Function Press in the main function menu to display the Marker function menu. Table 3.6-1 Description of Marker Function Menus Function Menu Display Function Page 1 Marker — Sets the Active Marker. Setting range: 1 to 4 Active Marker (This software does not support Marker...

  • Page 71: Setting The Peak Search Function

    Setting the Peak Search Function 3.7 Setting the Peak Search Function Press in the main function menu to display the Peak Search function menu. Table 3.7-1 Description of Peak Search Function Menu Function Menu Display Function Performs a peak search on the active Peak Search trace according to the type specified by Peak Criteria.
  • Page 72 Chapter 3 Measurement Table 3.7-1 Description of Peak Search Function Menu (Cont’d) Function Menu Display Function Search performed by Peak Search and Next Peak depends on the Peak Criteria setting as shown in the table below. Peak Peak Next Criteria Search Peak Next...

  • Page 73: Measurement Results

    Measurement Results 3.8 Measurement Results Measurement results are displayed. The measurement result display depends on the settings of Frequency Mode (Refer to Section 3.2.1 “Frequency Mode”) and Layout (Refer to Section 3.5 “Setting the Measure Function”). 3.8.1 List display The measurement result is displayed with List display when Frequency Mode and Layout are as follows: Frequency Mode: List or Sweep...
  • Page 74 Chapter 3 Measurement 3.8.1.1 Parameter Area This section describes the detail of the parameter area. The parameter area is common for all of List display, Graph display, and Spot display. [11] [10] Figure 3.8.1.1-1 Close Up of the Parameter Area [1] BW: Displays the BW value.
  • Page 75 Measurement Results [9] Cal Status Displays the Cal Status. Table 3.8.1.1-2 Cal Status Display List Cal Status Apply Display Calibration OK or Uncal Note: Even when Apply Calibration is On, NF Calibration data is disabled if Cal Status becomes Uncal. When Uncal is displayed, correct measurement results cannot be obtained.
  • Page 76 Chapter 3 Measurement 3.8.1.2 Measurement Status Area The measurement status is displayed. For details, refer to Table 3.8.1.2-1. Figure 3.8.1.2-1 Measurement Status Area Table 3.8.1.2-1 List of displays the Measurement Status Area Parameter Description Warm Up Indicates that the level and frequency are not stable when the power is turned on.
  • Page 77 Measurement Results 3.8.1.3 List Area This section describes the details of the List Area. Figure 3.8.1.3-1 Close Up of the List Area [1] Result Type display area: Displays Frequency, Result Types of Trace1 and Trace2. (Result Type: Refer to Section 3.5.1 “Trace”.) Note: Frequency display changes to IF Frequency or RF Frequency according to LO Mode setting (Fixed / Variable) when DUT Mode is...

  • Page 78: Graph Display

    Chapter 3 Measurement 3.8.2 Graph Display The measurement results are displayed as a graph when Frequency Mode and Layout are set as follows: Frequency Mode: Sweep or List Layout: Graph Figure 3.8.2-1 Appearance of the Screen in the Graph Display Mode [1] Parameter Area 3.8.2.1 Parameter Area [2] Measurement Status Area...
  • Page 79 Measurement Results 3.8.2.3 Graph Area This paragraph describes the Graph Area. Trace1 Trace2 Figure 3.8.2.3-1 Detail of Graph Area The graph is divided into two. Trace1 result is shown in the upper field and Trace2 result in the lower field. [1] Result Type display area: Displays Result Types of Trace1 and Trace2.
  • Page 80 Chapter 3 Measurement [5] Active Marker Information display area: Displays the frequency and level of the marker specified with Active Marker. [6] Marker: Displays the marker icon at the frequency and level position of the marker specified with Active Marker. 3.8.2.4 Marker List Area This paragraph describes the Marker List Area.

  • Page 81: Spot Display

    Measurement Results 3.8.3 Spot Display The measurement results are displayed with Spot display when Frequency Mode is Fixed. Figure 3.8.3-1 Appearance of the Screen in the Spot Display Mode [1] Parameter Area 3.8.3.1 Parameter Area [2] Measurement Status Area 3.8.3.2 Measurement Status Area [3] Spot Area 3.8.3.3 Spot Area 3.8.3.1 Parameter Area...
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 Measurement 3.8.3.3 Spot Area This paragraph describes the Spot Area. Figure 3.8.3.3-1 Close Up of the Spot Area [1] Measurement Frequency: Displays the Measurement Frequency. Switches between IF Frequency and RF Frequency according to LO Mode (Fixed / Variable) when DUT Mode is not Amplifier.

  • Page 83: Saving Measurement Results

    (Set) to set. With the save destination set, press (Save ALL Results). The file format for the measurement results is as follows: Output/input file path: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\ User Data\NF Data\MeasureResult\ Default file name for saving: NFYYYYMMDD_n.csv File extension: csv format...
  • Page 84 Chapter 3 Measurement [Filetype: Measurement Results] [Version: 1.00.00] DUT Setup Parameters DUT Mode,Down Converter Measurement Parameters Tcold,296.5 ENR Mode,Table Frequency Mode,Sweep Start Frequency,1000000000 Stop Frequency,3000000000 BW,4000000 Total Point,11 (10) Spot Mode,Spot ENR (11) Spot ENR,15.200 (12) Spot Thot,9982.80 (13) Storage Mode,Average (14) Storage Count,10 (15)
  • Page 85 Measurement Results Uncorrected Measurement Results (25) Frequency (Hz),Noise Figure (dB),Noise Factor (lin),Y-Factor (dB),T effective (K),Phot (dB),Pcold (dB) 1000000000,20.8624134063721,121.96671295166,1.04296946525574,35080.347656 25,22.3747253417969,21.3317565917969 2000000000,20.2151432037354,105.078628540039,1.18945503234863,30182.80078 125,22.2022094726563,21.0127563476563 (1) File Type: Describe the file type. Describe Measurement Results for Measurement Results Table. (2) Describe the version of the file format. (3) Describe the DUT mode.
  • Page 86 Chapter 3 Measurement (25) Describe the uncorrected values among the measurement results in the following order, separating with commas: Frequency, Noise Figure, Noise Factor, Y-Factor, T effective, Phot, and Pcold No value is described when DUT Mode is Amplifier. 3-52.

  • Page 87: Chapter 4 Other Functions

    Chapter 4 Other Functions This chapter describes other functions of this application. Selecting Other Functions ..........4-2 Setting Title ..............4-2 Erasing Warmup Message ........... 4-2...

  • Page 88: Selecting Other Functions

    Chapter 4 Other Functions 4.1 Selecting Other Functions Pressing (Accessory) on the main function menu displays the Accessory function menu. Table 4.1-1 Accessory function menu Function Menu Display Function Keys Title Sets the title character string. Displays (On) or hides (Off) the title Title (On/Off) character string.

  • Page 89: Chapter 5 Performance Test

    Chapter 5 Performance Test This chapter describes measurement devices, setup methods, and performance test procedures required for performing performance tests as preventive maintenance. Overview of Performance Test ........5-2 5.1.1 Performance test ..........5-2 5.1.2 Performance test items and instruments used . 5-3 Power Port Operation Check ........

  • Page 90: Overview Of Performance Test

    Use performance tests when required for acceptance inspection, routine inspection and performance verification after repairs. If items that do not meet the required level are detected during performance testing, contact an Anritsu Service and Sales office. CAUTION Warm up the subject testing device and measuring instruments for at least 30 minutes, in order to stabilize them sufficiently before running performance tests.
  • Page 91 Table 5.1.2-1 lists the performance test items and measuring instruments used for testing each of these test items. Table 5.1.2-1 List of performance test items and measuring instruments Main Instruments Used Test Items Summary (Anritsu Model Name) Voltage check on operation (On/Off)/non-operation and Oscilloscope Supply Power port...

  • Page 92: Power Port Operation Check

    Chapter 5 Performance Test 5.2 Power Port Operation Check Perform voltage check on operation/non-operation and measurement of rising/falling time of the power port for the Noise Figure Measurement Function. Test specifications Supply Voltage Operating On: 28 V±0.5 V Operating Off: 0 V±0.5 V Not Operating: 0 V±0.5 V Turn On Time: ≤1 ms...
  • Page 93 Power Port Operation Check Test procedure Execute common parameters (Table 5.2-1) setting for the oscilloscope. After preset, execute common parameters setting (Table 5.2-1) for the Noise Figure Measurement Function of the MS269xA, MS2830A, MS2840A, or MS2850A. Execute Single measurement and monitor the voltage (voltage for On-state and voltage for Off-state) that arises in a terminal for the Noise Source with the oscilloscope.
  • Page 94 Chapter 5 Performance Test 5-6.
  • Page 95 Appendix A Error Message Table A-1 Message Processing and Status Message Description Out of range The settable range is exceeded. Not available when Frequency Mode is not You can set only when the Frequency Mode is set to Fixed Fixed. You can set only when the Frequency Mode is set to Not available when Frequency Mode is not List List.
  • Page 96 Appendix A Error Message Table A-1 Message Processing and Status (Cont’d) Message Description Not available when Loss Comp before DUT is You can set only when the Loss Comp before DUT is not Table set to Table. Not available when Loss Comp after DUT is You can set only when the Loss Comp after DUT is not Fixed set to Fixed.
  • Page 97 Appendix B Default Value List <Frequency> Frequency Mode Sweep Sweep Setting Center Frequency 1.805 GHz Start Frequency 10 MHz Stop Frequency 3.6 GHz Span 3.59 GHz Sweep Point Measurement List Table Index0 10 MHz Index1 369 MHz Index2 728 MHz Index3 1.087 GHz Index4...
  • Page 98 Appendix B Default Value List Loss Comp Before DUT Before DUT Fixed 0 dB After DUT After DUT Fixed 0 dB Noise Source Select User Noise Source Settling Time 0 ms ENR Mode Table Meas Table 15.200 dB Use Table for Cal Meas Table Cal Table 15.200 dB...
  • Page 99 Index References are to page numbers. Erase Warm Up Message ......4-2 Ethernet connector ........2-11 1st Local Output connector ......2-8 Ethernet: ............2-4 External Lo Setup ........3-16 AC inlet ............2-11 Accessory ............4-2 Fixed .............. 3-6 AF Input connector (balanced) ....
  • Page 100 Index Measurement Status Area ......3-42 Start ............3-10 Modulation control key ........ 2-7 Sweep ............3-6 Monitor Out connector ....... 2-11 Sweep Status Out connector ...... 2-10 Noise Source ..........1-3 Title ............... 4-2 Numeric keypad ........... 2-6 Title (On/Off) ..........4-2 Trace ............

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