Configuring A Peak Power Measurement - Keysight N1911A User Manual

Configuring a Peak Power Measurement

While the P-Series power meter may at first seem complex, configuring a
measurement and displaying the results are quickly achieved using trace markers
or by following a step-by-step process of numeric data entry.
Before configuring the measurements, you should have some information about
the signal you want to measure. The following information for example, can help
you quickly establish stable triggering and reliable measurement data:
– the Center Frequency (CF)
– the bandwidth of any modulating signal
– the expected maximum and minimum power levels
– timing information for any pulsed signals
You can configure the required measurements using numeric data entry from the
keypad or remote interface or, by manually positioning trace markers using the
front panel controls.
Setting up the power meter using the trace markers is a more interactive process
and may require more iterations between channel, triggering, gate, and display
functions to make a measurement. However, it is ideally suited to measuring an
unknown signal.
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You must select continuous or single triggered mode to enable the use of trace
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markers.
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If pulsed signal timing information is unavailable or incomplete, you
may prefer to use the trace and marker functions to configure your
measurement.
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