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System Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Reliable Accuracy
Measurement
Qualifications
19-2
E5500 Phase Noise Measurement System Version A.02.00
The Agilent E5500 phase noise system minimizes measurement
uncertainty by assuring you of accurate and repeatable measurement
results.
Table 19-1 RF Phase Detector Accuracy
RF Phase Detector Accuracy
Frequency Range
.01 Hz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 100 MHz
Table 19-2 AM Detector Accuracy
AM Detector Accuracy
Frequency Range
.01 Hz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 100 MHz
In order for the E5500 to meet its accuracy specifications, the
following qualifications must be met by the signal sources you are
using.
G
Source Return Loss: 9.5 dB (<2:1 SWR)
G
Source Harmonic Distortion <–20 dB (or a square wave)
Nonharmonic spurious ≤ -26 dBc (except for phase modulation
G
close to the carrier.
If either of these conditions are not met, system measurement
accuracy may be reduced.
Offset from Carrier
±
2 dB
±
4 dB
Offset from Carrier
±
3 dB
±
5 dB
Document Part No. E5500-90024 Ed. 1.0
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