HP 8712ET User Manual page 50

Getting Started
Performing the Operator's Check
Figure 2-10 Connect the Load
7. Verify that the data trace falls below −30 dB. If the data trace is off
This concludes the operator's check. However, further confidence can be
obtained by performing the following:
• Measure a known filter to verify that its measured response is the
• Check broadband response with the filter using conversion-loss mode
• If the analyzer's frequency accuracy is critical for your application,
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the screen, press SCALE
until the trace moves up onto the screen.
same as is expected. (A 175 MHz filter is supplied with the analyzer.)
Verify both the frequency accuracy and noise floor.
(same as B*/R*).
verify a CW frequency using a frequency counter. Verify to ±.005%
accuracy (for example, ± 2500 Hz at 500 MHz). Ensure that the
analyzer is placed in trigger-hold mode (press
Hold ) to measure frequencies.
Reference Level and the
MENU
key
Trigger
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