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Eighth Edition • 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). Please also refer to this document before using the equipment.
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.
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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.
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Anritsu Corporation Contact In the event that this equipment malfunctions, contact an Anritsu Service and Sales office. Contact information can be found on the last page of the printed version of this manual, and is available in a separate file on the CD...
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Anritsu Corporation. Notice The following actions are strictly prohibited for all of the software installed in this product or otherwise provided by Anritsu: 1. Copying, except for archival purposes. 2. Transferring to a third party separately from this product.
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2. Applied Directive and Standards When the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A-020 Vector Signal Generator is installed in the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A, the applied directive and standards of this Option conform to those of the MS2690A/ MS2691A/MS2692A main frame. PS: About main frame Please contact Anritsu for the latest information on the main frame...
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2. Applied Directive and Standards When the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A-020 Vector Signal Generator is installed in the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A, the applied directive and standards of this Option conform to those of the MS2690A/ MS2691A/MS2692A main frame. PS: About main frame Please contact Anritsu for the latest information on the main frame...
About This Manual Composition of Operation Manuals The operation manuals for the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer are comprised as shown in the figure below. MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation) Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Remote Control) MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Option 020...
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Vector Signal Generator Operation Manual (Remote Control) This manual describes remote control of the vector signal generator (option). Vector Signal Generator Operation Manual (IQproducer This manual describes functions, operating methods, and so on of the IQproducer, which is application software used with the vector signal generator (option).
2-77 Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) ........Outline of BER Measurement ........Display Description ............BER Measurement Function Menu ....... Connecting MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/ MS2692A-020 to External System ........ 3-11 Performing BER Measurement ........3-12 Setting Automatic Resynchronization Function .... 3-23 Setting Input Interface ...........
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Chapter 4 Performance Test ..... Overview of Performance Test ........Frequency Performance Test ........Output Level Performance Test ........Vector Modulation Performance Test ......Appendix A Message Display ..... Appendix B Initial Value List ...... Appendix C AUX Connector ....... Appendix D Performance Test Result Form ......
Chapter 1 Outline This chapter provides an overview of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Option 020 Vector Signal Generator and describes the product configuration. Product Overview ............1-2 Product Configuration ........... 1-3 Specifications ..............1-4...
BER (Bit Error Rate) function to the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer (hereinafter, referred to as “MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A”). It can be used for a wide range of applications, from R&D...
Table 1.2-1 lists the configuration of the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/ MS2692A-020. First, after opening the packaging, check that all listed products are included. Contact an Anritsu Service and Sales office or agent about missing or damaged parts. Table 1.2-1 Configuration of MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020...
Chapter 1 Outline 1.3 Specifications The specifications of the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020 are defined under the following conditions unless otherwise specified. Table 1.3-1 shows the specifications. <Common to CW and modulation modes> • Level Auto CAL: • Frequency switching speed: Normal • Pulse modulation: <Only in modulation mode>...
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Specifications Table 1.3-1 Specifications for MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020 Item Specification Value Frequency Range 125 MHz to 6 GHz Resolution 0.01 Hz steps Output Level −140 to +10 dBm (during CW) Setting range −140 to 0 dBm (during modulation) Unit dBm, dBµV (terminated, open) Resolution 0.01 dB...
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Chapter 1 Outline Table 1.3-1 Specifications of the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020 (Cont’d) Item Specification Value Vector Modulation W-CDMA (DL1code), SG Level Auto CAL = On, with −5 dBm or lower output level, 800 to 2700 MHz output frequency, at 18 to 28°C Vector accuracy ≤...
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Specifications Table 1.3-1 Specifications of the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020 (Cont’d) Item Specification Value Waveform memory Memory capacity 256 M samples AWGN addition function Absolute value of CN ratio ≤ 40 dB BER Test Connector Rear panel Aux connector Input level TTL level...
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) This chapter describes the basic operation methods for the signal generation function of the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020 (hereinafter, referred to as “Signal Generator function”). Displaying Signal Generator Screen......2-3 2.1.1 Display description ........... 2-4 Setting Frequency ............2-7 2.2.1 Display description ...........
Displaying Signal Generator Screen 2.1 Displaying Signal Generator Screen After the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A has been powered on, the Signal Generator screen can be displayed from the Application Switch menu. Fig. 2.1-1 Application Switch key <Procedure> Press to display the Application Switch menu.
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.1.1 Display description This section describes the Signal Generator main screen. Press when the Signal Generator main screen is displayed to display the main function menu. Fig. 2.1.1-1 Signal Generator main screen...
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Displaying Signal Generator Screen Page 1 Page 2 Fig. 2.1.1-2 Main function menu...
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Table 2.1.1-1 Main Function Menu Menu Display Function Sets the frequency. Frequency 2.2 “Setting Frequency” Sets the output level. Amplitude 2.3 “Setting Output Level” Selects the waveform pattern to be output. Select Pattern 2.4.2 “Selecting waveform pattern(s)” Loads the waveform pattern to the memory.
Setting Frequency 2.2 Setting Frequency Pressing from page 1 of the main function menu, or pressing (Frequency) displays the Frequency function menu. A cursor will be displayed on one of the digits displaying the frequency. This section describes operation methods for when the Frequency function menu is displayed, unless otherwise specified.
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.2.1 Display description Fig. 2.2.1-1 Frequency setup screen This section describes the frequency setup screen display. Table 2.2.1-1 Status display Actual View Display Description Indicates that the frequency Switching Fast switching speed is set to Fast. Indicates that it is set to RF Reverse reverse the spectrum of RF...
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Setting Frequency Fig. 2.2.1-2 Frequency function menu Table 2.2.1-3 Frequency function menu Menu Display Function Sets the incremental or decremental value of the frequency that is used when a step key ( Step Value ) is pressed. 2.2.4 “Using step keys to set frequency” Reverses an RF output spectrum.
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.2.2 Using numeric keypad to set frequency The numeric keypad can be used to set numeric values and their units for the frequency. Example: Setting the frequency to 360.3 MHz <Procedure> Press one of the numeric keypad numeric keys ( is pressed in this example).
Setting Frequency 2.2.3 Using rotary knob to set frequency Use of the rotary knob makes it possible to increment or decrement the numeric value of the resolution digit (cursor position) that has been selected using . To use the rotary knob to set a frequency, follow the procedure below: Initial setting of resolution digit (cursor position): 0.01 Hz digit Example:...
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.2.4 Using step keys to set frequency can be used to increment or decrement the frequency in steps of the preset frequency. Initial setting of frequency step: 100 kHz Example: Setting the frequency to 360.3 MHz and incrementing or decrementing it in steps of 12.5 kHz <Procedure>...
Setting Frequency 2.2.5 Reversing RF signal spectrum This function reverses an RF signal spectrum when modulation is On. Initial setting of RF Spectrum: Normal Example: Reversing and restoring an RF signal spectrum <Procedure> Press (RF Spectrum) to switch the mode from Normal to Reverse.
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.2.6 Changing frequency switching speed The frequency switching speed can be changed by switching the loop characteristic of the PLL synthesizer circuit in the MS2690A/MS2691A/ MS2692A. Normal: With an offset frequency of 50 kHz or more, this mode offers phase noise performance at least as high as that of the Fast mode.
Setting Output Level 2.3 Setting Output Level Pressing (Amplitude) from page 1 of the main function menu, or pressing displays the Amplitude function menu. A cursor will be displayed on one of the digits displaying the output level. This section describes operation methods for when the Amplitude function menu is displayed, unless otherwise specified.
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Tables 2.3-2 and 2.3-3 show the output level performance guarantee ranges. Table 2.3-2 Output level performance guarantee range (in CW mode) Frequency Typical 125 MHz f 3 GHz 136 to +5 dBm 3 GHz ...
Setting Output Level 2.3.1 Display description This section describes the screen display in the output level setup mode. Fig. 2.3.1-1 Output level setup screen Table 2.3.1-1 Status display Actual View Display Description Indicates that the output level is set to open voltage display. Indicates that the output level is Term termination...
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Fig. 2.3.1-2 Amplitude function menu Table 2.3.1-3 Amplitude function menu Menu Display Function Sets the incremental or decremental value (of the output level) that is used when a step key ( Step Value is pressed. 2.3.4 “Using step keys to change output level”...
Setting Output Level 2.3.2 Using numeric keypad to set output level The numeric keypad can be used to set numeric values and their units for the output level. Setting the output level to 47 dBm Example: <Procedure> Press one of the numeric keypad keys (first in this example) to display the Level Value window.
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.3.3 Using rotary knob to change output level The rotary knob can be used to increment or decrement the numeric value of the resolution digit (at the cursor position) that has been selected using Initial setting of resolution digit (cursor position): 0.01 dB digit Changing the output level from the current value, ...
Setting Output Level 2.3.4 Using step keys to change output level can be used to increment or decrement the output level in steps of the preset output level. Initial setting of output level step: 1 dB Setting the output level to −47 dBm, and incrementing or Example: decrementing it in 6 dB steps.
The output level offset setting function offsets the RF output level by the offset level and displays the resulting level on the screen. This function is useful to correct the attenuation of the RF cable externally connected to the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A. [Resulting output level] = [Actual RF output level] + [Offset level] Press...
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Setting Output Level Setting the offset level to 1.7 dB and the output level after Example: offset to 47 dBm <Procedure> Press (Offset Value) to display the offset level setup window. Fig. 2.3.5-2 Offset level setup window After pressing , press (Set) to set the offset level to 1.7 dB.
−47 dBm. Press (Relative On/Off) to turn on relative level display. The MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A enters the relative level display mode with the current output level (47 dBm) as the reference level. The displayed output level, 47.00 dBm, changes to +0.00 dB.
Setting Output Level 2.3.7 Selecting automatic calibration function on/off The automatic level calibration function operates when the output level or frequency has been changed. If this function is turned on, calibration is automatically executed when the level has been changed. At that time, a signal loss of a few milliseconds may occur.
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.3.8 Switching output level display unit The output level display unit (dBm, open voltage (EMF), or termination voltage (Term)) can be selected. Example: Setting the output level to 83.01 dBm in dBm display and then switching it to open voltage or termination voltage display <Procedure>...
Changing the frequency Changing the output level (only when Level Auto CAL is on) Selecting a pattern If the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A is used with the same settings for a long time, level calibration is useful for removing temperature drifts. Pressing (SG Level Calibration) starts output level calibration.
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A parameters be completed, with the RF output off, before the RF output be turned on. This prevents damage of the measured target that is connected to the RF output. Initial setting of RF Output: Off...
Setting Modulation Function 2.4 Setting Modulation Function The MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020 is capable of reproducing waveform patterns and performing vector modulation with those patterns. Waveform patterns stored pattern files MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A internal hard disk. A folder that contains patterns classified by type is called a package.
(Load Pattern) displays the waveform file load window. In this window, waveform files stored on the internal hard disk are loaded to the waveform memory integrated in the MS2690A/MS2691A/ MS2692A. This section describes operation methods for when the waveform file load window is displayed, unless otherwise specified.
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Setting Modulation Function Example: Loading waveform files to the waveform memory of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A <Procedure> Press (Load Pattern) from page 1 of the main function menu to display the waveform file load window. Select from the package selection drop-down list box the package in which the desired waveform pattern is stored.
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) If the total amount of the waveform patterns to be loaded is larger than the remaining amount of waveform memory, loading fails and an error message will be displayed. In such a case, delete waveform patterns from the waveform memory to secure the required amount of waveform memory space.
Setting Modulation Function 2.4.2 Selecting waveform pattern(s) This section describes how to select waveform patterns loaded to the waveform memory. Pressing (Select Pattern) from page 1 of the main function menu displays the waveform file selection window. In this window, select the desired waveform patterns loaded to the waveform memory.
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Example: Selecting waveform files from waveform memory of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A <Procedure> Press (Select Pattern) to display the waveform file selection window. Select the package in which the desired waveform patterns are stored. A list of waveform patterns will be displayed. Move the cursor to a waveform to be selected and press (Select).
Setting Modulation Function 2.4.3 Deleting waveform file(s) from waveform memory This section describes how to delete waveform files loaded to the waveform memory. Pressing (Select Pattern) from page 1 of the main function menu displays the waveform file selection window, and pressing (Load Pattern) displays the waveform file load window.
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Example: Deleting all waveform files from the waveform memory <Procedure> Press (Select Pattern) from page 1 of the main function menu to display the waveform selection window. Press (Clear Wave Memory) to delete all waveform patterns from the waveform memory.
Setting Modulation Function 2.4.4 Copying waveform file(s) to hard disk The patterns to be used with the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/ MS2692A-020 are stored in the C drive of the MS2690A/MS2691A/ MS2692A internal hard disk. Patterns can be copied from other devices to this drive.
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Example: Copying waveform file from drive MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A to the internal hard disk <Procedure> Press (Device) to display the Device selection screen. Select the drive (D:) and press (Set). Press (Select Copy Package) to display the “Copy Package to HDD”...
(Delete) to display the confirmation window. Click [OK] to delete the checked waveform files from the internal hard disk. Do not power off the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A while deleting waveform files. Note that the waveform files deleted from the internal hard disk cannot be restored.
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.4.6 Turning modulation signal on/off Pressing (Modulation) from page 1 of the main function menu switches between turning modulation on and off. Initial setting value of Modulation: Off Example: Turning Modulation on and then off again <Procedure>...
AWGN Addition Function 2.5 AWGN Addition Function AWGN can be digitally added to the selected waveform pattern. This function is useful when testing reception sensitivity. This section describes how to use the AWGN addition function. In this section, the waveform currently selected is handled as the desired waveform.
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Specifications of AWGN to be added Level Desired signal Carrier Power Noise Power AWGN Frequency AWGN band width Carrier Power: Output level of the desired signal Noise Power: Value of the AWGN output level converted by the signal band of the desired signal (not displayed on the screen) C/N Ratio:...
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AWGN Addition Function Restrictions on the AWGN addition function The settable range of each parameter of the AWGN addition function is restricted as follows. 40 dB C/N Ratio +40 dB Amplitude = Output level of desired signal + AWGN output level 0 If the Amplitude is around 0 dBm, the settable range of the C/N Ratio will be restricted to a range in which the Amplitude does not exceed 0 dBm.
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.5.1 Display description Pressing (AWGN Setup) from page 1 of the main function menu displays the AWGN setup screen. This section describes the AWGN addition function screen display. Fig. 2.5.1-1 AWGN setup screen Table 2.5.1-1 Display items on AWGN setup screen Display Description Carrier Power display Displays the output level of the desired signal.
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AWGN Addition Function Fig. 2.5.1-2 AWGN function menu Table 2.5.1-2 AWGN function menu Menu Display Function Switches between AWGN On and Off. AWGN (On/Off) 2.5.2 “Setting AWGN on/off” Sets whether the C/N value is applied to Constant, Carrier, or Noise. C/N Set Signal 2.5.4 “Inputting C/N”...
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.5.2 Setting AWGN on/off To add AWGN, set AWGN to On. <Procedure> Press (AWGN On/Off) to select “On.” AWGN will be added to the desired signal and output. To stop AWGN output, select Off in step 1 above. The AWGN addition function can only be used if the following condition is met.
AWGN Addition Function 2.5.4 Inputting C/N This function sets the level ratio between Carrier Power and Noise Power. Depending on the C/N Set Signal setting, the input value will be reflected to the output level differently. C/N Set Signal: Carrier When the C/N Ratio is changed, Noise Power is fixed, and Carrier Power and the Amplitude change.
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.6 Setting External I/O Pressing (Ext I/O Setup) from page 2 of the main function menu displays the Ext I/O Setup function menu, which is used to set the external I/O to be used for modulation or pattern reproduction. 2.6.1 Display description This section describes the external I/O Setup screen display.
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.6.2 Setting Start/Frame trigger The MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020 can output a waveform pattern in sync with a trigger signal incoming from an external system. Either of two signals can be selected for the external trigger signal. One is Start Trigger, which specifies the output start position of the waveform pattern.
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“Application Sync Trigger” can be selected when the MX269030A W-CDMA BS Measurement Software is installed. “Baseband I/F” cannot be selected when the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Option 040 Baseband Interface Unit is not installed or the software package is Ver.6.00.00 or later. [3] Mode (Start/Frame) Selects whether the trigger is used as a start or frame trigger.
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Setting External I/O Reference values T1 and T2 vary depending on the drive current impedance of the outputting source, the quality and length of the cable connected to the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A. Fig. 2.6.2-3 Trigger signal input conditions 2-53...
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Frame Length = 3.84 10 [sample/s] 0.01 [s] 4 [Over sample ratio] = 153600 For details, refer to the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Option 020 Vector Signal Generator Operation Manual (IQproducer (2) If the waveform pattern is generated using any of a number of...
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Setting External I/O External trigger input signal Any trigger being input Invalid trigger the second time or later will be disabled. System frame period Waveform pattern output Additional Processing delay delay Fig. 2.6.2-4 Start Trigger operation Notes: 1. If Delay is set to 0, some delay is internally added to the processing delay that is generated during the period from trigger input to output of the waveform pattern (additional delay), and the signal is output one frame period late.
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Frame Trigger Operation The Frame Trigger operation outputs one burst of the waveform pattern with the rising timing of the external trigger signal. The relationship between the external trigger signal and the waveform pattern output is the same as Start Trigger.
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Setting External I/O For example, suppose that L = 140 symbols, L = 280 symbols, and the sampling clock = 50 MHz. In this case, because the right-hand side of the N formula above exceeds N , N = 28. In Fig. 2.6.2-6, if a trigger signal is input with a period 28 samples shorter than the frame period (L ), it will be disabled.
2.6.3 Setting reference clock This function sets the reference clock of the internal arbitrary waveform generator of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A. For the reference clock of the internal arbitrary waveform generator, select either the same reference signal source that is used for the carrier or the signal that is input externally.
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Clock Source. [2] Clock Source For the reference clock of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A, select either the same reference signal source that is used for the carrier or the signal that is input to the baseband reference clock signal input connector.
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Setting External I/O Table 2.6.3-1 Selectable factor range Baseband Reference Clock setting Sampling clock f (Hz) 1/16 20 k f 24414.062 24414.062 f 48828.125 48828.125 f 97656.25 ...
This section describes how to set marker signals output by the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020. There are two types of marker signals output by the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A -020: one based on information described in waveform patterns and another set by this setting. Marker signals are output from MARKER 1 to 3 of the AUX connector on the rear panel.
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Fig. 2.6.4-3 Marker Setup window This section describes each parameter. [1] Markers 1 to 3 Selects the number of the marker to be edited. This can be performed from the tabs in the Marker Setup window or using the function keys.
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Setting External I/O Marker signal based on information in waveform pattern When Edit Mode is set to Off, marker signals based on information in waveform patterns, such as clocks and gate signals are output. At this time, the marker signal depends on the content of the currently selected waveform pattern.
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Conditions when inputting Edit Mode, Offset, Width, or Cycle To set Offset, Width, or Cycle, Edit Mode must be set to On or SYNC. Example: Setting Edit Mode to On, Offset to 1000 chips, Width to 1000 chips, and Cycle to 1000 chips <Procedure>...
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Setting External I/O When Edit Mode is set to SYNC Offset and Width can be set. Tables 2.6.4-3 and 2.6.4-4 show the setting range and setting resolution of Offset and Width. Table 2.6.4-3 Setting range of Offset and Width Item Setting Range ...
(RF Gate), which has been added to the waveform pattern. Refer to the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Option 020 Vector Signal Generator Operation Manual (IQproducer ) for details.
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Setting External I/O Using External Signal Fig. 2.6.5-2 Input connector To perform pulse modulation using an external signal, input the external signal to PULS_MOD of the AUX connector. Refer to Appendix C “AUX Connector” for the details on pin assignment. The external input impedance is 50 ...
Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) 2.7 BER Measurement Function Pressing (BER Test Control) from page 2 of the main function menu displays the BER measurement control function menu, which is used to control the starting and stopping of BER measurement. 2.7.1 Display description This section describes the BER measurement control screen display.
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BER Measurement Function Fig. 2.7.1-2 BER measurement control function menu Table 2.7.1-1 BER measurement control function menu Menu Display Function Measure Starts BER measurement. Start Measure Stops BER measurement. Stop 2-71...
Markers 1 to 3 as set in Section 2.6.4 “Setting maker output.” To enable this function, Trigger Source of Trigger/Gate must be set to SG Marker on the SA/SPA side. Refer to the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2690A/...
Auto Calibration 2.9 Auto Calibration An auto calibration function that uses an internal calibrating oscillator is provided to minimize measurement errors of the MS2690A/MS2691A/ MS2692A. CAUTION Do not input signals to RF input when calibrating. Correct calibration values cannot be obtained when the auto calibrating function is executed while signals are being input.
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Page 1 Page 2 Fig. 2.9-2 Cal function menu Table 2.9-1 Description of Cal function menu Menu 機能 Page 1 SIGANA Executes all calibrations (Level Cal, Band Cal, Local Leak Suppression) except Extra Band Cal. Level Executes Level Calibration.
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(4) Extra Band Cal details, refer Section “Auto Calibration” MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Operation) The auto calibration function for signal generator in Page 2 includes the following two calibration functions (5) and (6), and a function (7) to delete the values calibrated by (5) and (6).
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) The calibrated values can be stored up to 100 points including the values from SG I/Q Cal. When the calibrated values in different frequencies exceed 100 points, the old values are deleted in chronological order. Also, if calibration is performed for the same frequency, the old value is overwritten.
2.10 Other Functions 2.10 Other Functions This section describes other functions that can be executed from the main function menu. 2.10.1 Display description Pressing (Accessory) from page 2 of the main function menu displays the Accessory setup screen. Fig. 2.10.1-1 Accessory setup screen 2-77...
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Fig. 2.10.1-2 Accessory function menu Table 2.10.1-1 Accessory function menu Menu Display Function For entering the application title. Title 2.10.2 “Entering application title” Selects between displaying and not displaying Title the application title. (On/Off) 2.10.2 “Entering application title”...
2.10 Other Functions 2.10.2 Entering application title This is for setting the application title. The character string entered will be displayed on the top part of the function menu (17 characters maximum). Example: Entering the application title <Procedure> Press (Title) to display the Title Entry window. Enter the title character string and press (Set).
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Chapter 2 Operation (Signal Generator Function) Example: Setting the title display to On/Off <Procedure> Press (Title On/Off) to select Off. The title will be hidden. Press (Title On/Off) to select On. The title will be displayed. Even if the title is hidden, the set title character string will be retained. 2-80.
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) This chapter describes the operation methods for the BER measurement function of the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020. Outline of BER Measurement ........3-2 Display Description ............3-5 BER Measurement Function Menu....... 3-9 Connecting MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/ MS2692A-020 to External System ......3-11 Performing BER Measurement ........
Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) 3.1 Outline of BER Measurement The MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020 can measure the bit error rate (BER) of signals incoming from external systems. pressing Application Switch then Test, MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020 can be switched to BER measurement mode. Fig. 3.1-1 BER function main screen...
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(PN stage count 2) consecutive bits for a PN signal that includes random errors. These probabilities thus can be referred to as the probabilities that the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/ MS2692A-020 synchronizes with a PN signal at a certain error rate in one cycle.
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) SyncLoss detection condition The SyncLoss detection condition can be changed. However, SyncLoss detection is not executed if Auto Resync is set to Off.
Display Description 3.2 Display Description This section describes the BER measurement function display items. [1] Data Type [2] Count Mode [3] Measure Mode [4] Status [5] Error [6] SyncLoss Count [7] Error Rate [8] Error Count [9] Measured bit Fig. 3.2-1 BER main screen...
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) Table 3.2-1 Display items in BER measurement mode Display Description Displays the names of data selected on the list selection popup screen. Characters cannot be directly entered. Displays the data set on the data input screen. When User Pattern is selected in the data settings, parameters related to the loaded User Pattern are displayed.
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Display Description Table 3.2-2 Display items in Measure Information area Display Description Status Displays Stop, Synchronizing, and Measuring. These messages light up when the following errors occur. BitError: Error bit occurrence SyncLoss: SyncLoss occurrence ClockError: Input clock signal failure EnableError: Input enable signal failure Displays OverflowDataCount...
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) Table 3.2-3 Error rate display Display Description Error Rate Displays the error rate. Error Count Displays the error count. Displays the number of measured bits. Error Rate display Error Rate may be displayed in either floating-point form or fixed-point percentage, which complies with the following rules: ...
BER Measurement Function Menu 3.3 BER Measurement Function Menu This section describes the main function menu on the BER measurement screen. Page 1 Page 2 Fig. 3.3-1 Main function menu...
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) Table 3.3-1 Top function menu Menu Display Function Starts BER measurement. Measure Start 3.5 “Performing BER Measurement” Stops BER measurement. Measure Stop 3.5 “Performing BER Measurement” Clears the count operation. Count Clear 3.5 “Performing BER Measurement” Selects the data type.
Refer to Appendix C “AUX Connector” for details on pin assignment. Fig. 3.4-1 Input connector If the enable signal is not used, set “Enable Active” to “Disable.” Change the settings of the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020 in accordance with the specifications of the input signal. 3.7 “Setting Input Interface”...
BER measurement <Procedure> Input the signals from the external system according to the instructions in Section 3.4 “Connecting MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/ MS2692A-020 to External System.” Select the data type. Press (Data Type) to display the Data Type selection window. Move the cursor to the pattern to be used for the measurement and press (Set) to select a pattern.
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Performing BER Measurement Select BER measure mode. Press (Measure Mode) to display the Measurement Mode selection window. Move the cursor to the desired measurement mode and press (Set) to select it. One of the following three types can be selected for the measurement mode: Continuous Performs the measurement continuously for the...
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) When “Endless” is selected for the measurement mode, the count mode (Count Mode), data bit (Data), and the display of error bit (Error) setting items is darkened. Fig 3.5-3 When Single or Continuous is selected Fig.
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Performing BER Measurement Select the measurement termination condition. This item cannot be set when Endless is selected. Press (Count Mode) to display the Measurement termination condition setup window. Move the cursor to the desired measurement termination condition and press (Set) to select it. Either of the following two types can be selected for the measurement termination condition: Data...
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) Fig. 3.5-6 Measurement bit count setup window Measurement bit count setting range: 1000 to 4294967295 bits Set the measurement error bit count. This item cannot be set when Endless is selected. When Count Mode is set to Error, the value in Error Bit can be changed.
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Performing BER Measurement Configure settings for the automatic resynchronization function. The automatic resynchronization function can be enabled/disabled and the SyncLoss error judgment condition can be set. Refer to the following section for details on the settings. 3.6 “Setting Automatic Resynchronization Function” 8.
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BER measurement will be stopped if any of the following operations is performed when the Option 004/104 Wideband Analysis Hardware is installed in the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A. Switching the frequency span of the signal analyzer function to 31.25 MHz or less (lower) and to 50 MHz or more (upper).
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Performing BER Measurement Switching the application to/from the spectrum analyzer function when the frequency span of the signal analyzer is set to 50 MHz or more. Switching the application to/from measurement software when the frequency span of the signal analyzer is set to 50 MHz or more. 3-19...
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) Display in each BER measurement mode The following figures show the difference in the measurement display among BER measurement modes. For the progress state and error rate display during measurement, see Fig. 3.2-1 BER main screen. Measurement Mode: Continuous The Measured result is not updated during measurement.
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Performing BER Measurement Count Clear operation The operation when (Count Clear) is pressed is described below. The Count Clear operation is disabled when Continuous is selected for the measurement mode. During measurement (Synchronizing or Measuring): The received bit count, error rate, and SyncLoss count are cleared during measurement while the synchronization state is held.
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) When measurement is stopped (Stop): The received bit count, error rate, and progress state displays are cleared. 3-22...
Setting Automatic Resynchronization Function 3.6 Setting Automatic Resynchronization Function This section describes the settings for the automatic resynchronization function of BER measurement. Fig. 3.6-1 Resync Condition setup screen Setting procedure for automatic resynchronization function Press (Resync Condition) from page 2 of the main function menu to perform various settings for the automatic resynchronization function of BER measurement.
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) [3] at SyncLoss Sets whether to clear the measurement bit count when SyncLoss occurs. Count Clear Clears the measurement bit count to 0. Count Keep Retains the measurement bit count. 3-24...
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Setting Automatic Resynchronization Function Details of Auto Resync The difference in operation when Auto Resync is set to On and Off is described below. Auto Resync On If the number of occurred errors exceeds the set Threshold value when synchronization established, judged SyncLoss,...
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Threshold setting value of the MT8820A (WCDMA) BER function: 23/64 The differences between the Auto Resync operation supported in the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and the Auto Sync operation supported in the MP1201C and MD6420A are described below. Details of Auto Resync operation...
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Setting Automatic Resynchronization Function Details of Auto Sync operation The Auto Sync operation supported in the MP1201C and MD6420A is as follows. Auto Sync On Synchronization is executed at the start of measurement, and the measurement is started when synchronization is established. SyncLoss is detected during measurement, resynchronization is automatically executed.
Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) 3.7 Setting Input Interface This section describes the settings of the input interface used for BER measurement. BER measurement will not stop even if this setting is changed. Fig. 3.7-1 Input interface setup screen Input interface setting procedure Press (BER Interface) from page 2 of the main function menu to set...
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Setting PN_Fix Pattern 3.8 Setting PN_Fix Pattern Special PN patterns called PN_Fix patterns can be used for BER measurement. Details of PN_Fix pattern A PN_Fix pattern consists of a repetitive part of a PN pattern and a PN pattern shorter than one period. N repetitions of PNx (N = 0, 1, 2, …) …...
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) [1] PN Pattern Initial Sets the initial bit pattern of the PN_Fix pattern. Fig. 3.8-2 PN Pattern Initial setup screen 1. Enter the initial bit pattern of the PN_Fix pattern. Enter the initial bit pattern in binary. Use the numeric key pad (only 0 and 1) to enter numeric values.
Setting PN_Fix Pattern Setting range: 96 to 134217728 bits <Note on setting PN_Fix> When the initial value of PN_Fix is set to All0, the following signals are output: PN9, PN11, PN20: ALL0 signal PN15, PN23: ALL1 signal Synchronization establishing condition for PN_Fix patterns The synchronization establishing conditions for the PN_Fix pattern are described below.
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) [1] No error detection for 18 bits Measurement starts. (PN9 synchronization establishment condition) Incomplete PN9 (511 bits) (511 bits) (200 bits) One cycle of PN9Fix Discontinuous point [2] Discontinuous point detection Incomplete PN9 (511 bits) (511 bits) (200 bits) [3] No error detection...
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PN9 signal of the communication channel. In the case of a signal generator that uses an arbitrary waveform generator such as the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A, however, the number of patterns that can be stored in the waveform memory may decrease or exceed the capacity of the waveform memory if the number of samples of the waveform pattern becomes larger due to an increase in the number of frames, as described above.
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) Clock,Data, Enable Waveform pattern RF signal (PN_Fix data) Fig. 3.8-6 BER measurement using PN_Fix data 3-34...
A user-defined pattern can be created in text file format using a PC. That file is then loaded from USB memory or the internal hard disk of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A. Create the file as described below and set the extension as “bpn.”...
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) The following shows examples of file content that can be loaded. Example 1: #20070216 Marked by Anritsu Co. 0010 0111 0110 0011 0000 1111 0101 Example 2: #UserPattern Start 0000 0000 1111 1111 #mark001...
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Setting User-defined Pattern Displaying user-defined patterns To use a user-defined pattern, select UserDefine for Data Type. The parameters for the loaded user-defined pattern will be displayed on the main screen. Blanks will be displayed if no user-defined pattern is loaded. [1] Pattern File [2] Bit Length [3] Sync Position Start...
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Loads user-defined patterns from the USB Load memory or the internal hard disk of the User Pattern MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A. Selects the media among the USB memory and Device internal hard disk from which user-defined patterns are to be loaded.
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Setting User-defined Pattern Procedure for loading User-defined patterns This section describes the procedure for loading user-defined patterns. <Procedure> Press (Device) to select among the USB memory and internal hard disk, the device in which user-defined pattern files to be loaded are stored.
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Either of the following messages will be displayed if the length of the user-defined pattern is out of the range supported by the MS2690A-020/MS2691A-020/MS2692A-020. If shorter than 8 bits: “Bit pattern is too short.”...
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Setting User-defined Pattern Synchronization establishing condition setting for user-defined patterns When the user-defined pattern is loaded, set the conditions for synchronization establishment. Set the start bit and the length of the section to be used for judging the synchronization establishment. If no error is detected in the specified part, it is judged that synchronization is established.
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) Move the cursor to Sync Position Length and use the numeric key pad, rotary knob, or to set the length of the section judged for synchronization establishment. Range: 8 to 1024 3-42...
3.10 Description of BER Measurement Operation 3.10 Description of BER Measurement Operation This section describes measurement operation, from synchronization to measurement termination. When Auto Resync is set to Off The following flowchart summarizes BER measurement operation when Auto Resync is set to Off. In this mode, the error rate is checked immediately after...
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) Start of BER measurement Synchronization Establishing synchronization Display: Synchronization Synchronization failure Synchronization check Synchronization check is passed Count operation Display: Condition is not met Measuring (Continuing) Termination condition check Condition is met (Terminating) Measurement stop Display: Stop Measure Mode...
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3.10 Description of BER Measurement Operation *1: The error rate is not checked if the measurement is terminated with a measurement bit count of less than 1000 bits. The measured values may be incorrect in this event. *2: If the error rate when the measurement bit count reaches 1000 bits is 30% or higher, it is judged as a synchronization failure.
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) When Auto Resync is set to On The following flowchart summarizes the BER measurement operation when Auto Resync is set to On. In this mode, resynchronization is automatically executed when SyncLoss occurs. 3-46...
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3.10 Description of BER Measurement Operation Start of BER measurement Display: Synchronization Synchronization Establishing synchronization Reception of bits required for SyncLoss condition check SyncLoss check SyncLoss Display: Measuring Count operation Condition is not met (Continuing) Termination condition check Condition is met. (Terminating) Measurement stop Display:...
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Chapter 3 Operation (BER Measurement Function) *1: The SyncLoss condition check is not executed until the number of received bits reaches the number of bits set as the denominator of the SyncLoss threshold set in [Threshold] on the Resync Condition Setup screen.
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A. Overview of Performance Test ........4-2 4.1.1 Performance Test ..........4-2 4.1.2 Performance test items and instruments used . 4-3 Frequency Performance Test ........4-4 4.2.1 Frequency ............
4.1 Overview of Performance Test 4.1.1 Performance Test Performance tests are performed as part of preventive maintenance in order to prevent the performance of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A from being degraded before it occurs. Use performance tests when required for acceptance inspection, routine inspection and performance verification after repairs.
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Overview of Performance Test 4.1.2 Performance test items and instruments used Table 4.1.2-1 lists the performance test items for the MS2690A/MS2691A /MS2692A and measuring instruments used for testing each of these test items. Table 4.1.2-1 List of performance test items and measuring instruments...
4.2 Frequency Performance Test 4.2.1 Frequency This test consists of setting the frequency of the MS2690A/MS2691A/ MS2692A in the range of 125 to 6,000 MHz, and counting the frequency with a counter (MF2412B) in order to check that the set frequency is output normally.
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Frequency Performance Test Check that the frequency set for the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A is the same as the frequency displayed by the MF2412B. Repeat the above measuring sequence, changing the frequency FR(x) according to Table 4.2.1-1. Table 4.2.1-1 Frequency settings FR(x) (MHz)
4.3.1 Output level frequency characteristics Using a power meter (ML2437A) and a power sensor (MA2421A), measure the level for each frequency of the MS2690A/MS2691A/ MS2692A at the reference level. The measurement result is the absolute accuracy for the reference level,...
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Table 4.3.1-2. Test procedure Turn on the RF output of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A. Set the output level of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A to 5 dBm. Execute sensor calibration (zero point, sensitivity) for the ML2437A. Set the frequencies of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and the ML2437A to the FR(1) value in Table 4.3.1-2.
Fig. 4.4.1-1 Vector accuracy test Test procedure ( W-CDMA 1code) Turn on the RF output of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and set the output level to 5 dBm. Turn on the vector modulation of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and perform modulation with the W-CDMA DL_CPICH of the standard waveform pattern.
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Vector Modulation Performance Test Repeat Step 3 to obtain the measurement values, changing the frequency setting FR(x) according to Table 4.4.1-1. Table 4.4.1-1 W-CDMA 1code modulation accuracy measurement frequencies FR(x) (MHz) 1000 1800 2000 2200 2400...
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Appendix Appendix A Message Display ........... A-1 Appendix B Initial Value List ..........B-1 Appendix C AUX Connector ..........C-1 Appendix D Performance Test Result Form ..... D-1 App.-I...
Appendix A Message Display Error Messages............. A-2 Confirmation Messages ..........A-5...
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Appendix A Message Display A.1 Error Messages Table A.1-1 Signal Generator function errors Message Description Out of range The settable range is exceeded. Invalid parameter Invalid parameter Invalid status Invalid status Invalid status This operation is invalid when Relative is set to Off. Not available in Relative Off.
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Error Messages Table A.1-1 Signal Generator function errors (Cont’d) Message Description Invalid pattern file name The pattern file name is invalid. Insufficient pattern information parameter The pattern parameters are insufficient. Invalid pattern information parameter The pattern parameter is invalid. Invalid pattern license The pattern license is invalid.
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Appendix A Message Display Table A.1-3 BER function errors Message Description Out of Range. The settable range is exceeded. This can't be used because it in This function cannot be used because Continuous Continuous Mode. mode is selected for MeasureMode. This can't be used because PNxFix isn't This function cannot be used because PN_Fix is selected.
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Confirmation Messages A.2 Confirmation Messages Table A.2-1 Confirmation messages Message Description Overwrite the current pattern data Prompts the user to load and overwrite the currently in the waveform memory? selected pattern. Clear all pattern data in the waveform Prompts the user to delete all patterns loaded in memory? memory.
Appendix B Initial Value List <Frequency functions> Frequency 1 GHz Cursor display digits 0.01 Hz (least significant digit) Frequency step 100 kHz RF spectrum Normal Frequency switching speed Normal <Output level main functions> Output level −140.00 dBm Display unit Cursor display digits 0.01 dB (least significant digit) Output level step 1 dB...
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Appendix B Initial Value List Ext I/O Setup Start/Frame Trigger On/Off Mode Start Delay 0.00 Edge Rise Reference Clock Clock Source Internal Clock Division Markers 1 to 3 Polarity Positive Edit Mode Offset 0.00 Width 1.00 Cycle 1.00 (The values given here for Start/Frame Trigger, Reference Clock, and Markers 1 to 3 are initial values before a waveform is selected.) Pulse Modulation...
The adapter to convert the AUX connector to BNC is sold separately. Model name: J1373A Product name: AUX conversion adapter Refer to Section 1.2.4 “Applicable parts” in the MS2690A/MS2691A/ MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation).
Appendix D Performance Test Result Form Performance Test Result Form Test Report No. Location Date Test person in charge Equipment Name: MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Option 020: Vector Signal Generator Serial No. Ambient °C temperature Power Relative frequency humidity Remarks: Output Frequency (Section 4.2.1)
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Appendix D Performance Test Result Form Output Level Frequency Characteristics (Section 4.3.1) Setting Minimum Maximum Measurement Results Output Rating Rating Uncertainty Frequency Level 125 MHz ________________________ 200 MHz ________________________ 500 MHz ________________________ 1000 MHz ________________________ −5 dBm −5.5 dBm −4.5 dBm ±0.2 dB 1500 MHz ________________________...
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