Rigol RSA5000 Series Performance Verification Manual
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- Page 1 Performance Verification Guide RSA5000 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Jul. 2020 RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD...
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Page 3: Guaranty And Declaration
Notices RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and pending. ⚫ RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications and pricing ⚫ policies at the company’s sole decision. Information in this publication replaces all previously released materials. -
Page 4: General Safety Summary
RIGOL General Safety Summary Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly. - Page 5 RIGOL Do Not Operate with Suspected Failures. If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.
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Page 6: Safety Notices And Symbols
RIGOL Safety Notices and Symbols Safety Notices in this Manual: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. -
Page 7: Document Overview
Center Freq denotes that first press FREQ, and then press the Center Freq softkey. Content Conventions in this Manual: The RSA5000 series spectrum analyzer includes the following models. This manual takes RSA5065N as an example to illustrate the test methods for the performance verification of the RSA5000 series. Model Frequency Range RSA5065 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents RIGOL Contents Guaranty and Declaration ....................I General Safety Summary ....................II Safety Notices and Symbols ................... IV Document Overview ......................V Chapter 1 Overview ....................1-1 Test Preparations ......................1-1 Test Result Record ......................1-2 Specifications......................... 1-2 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test .............. - Page 9 Contents RIGOL Test Record Form ....................2-14 TOI Distortion Test ....................... 2-15 Specification ......................2-15 Test Devices ......................2-15 Test Connection Diagram ..................2-16 Test Procedures ..................... 2-16 Test Record Form ....................2-18 1 dB Gain Compression Test ..................2-19 Specification ......................
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview RIGOL Chapter 1 Overview Test Preparations Before performing the test, make the following preparations. Warm up the RSA5000 spectrum analyzer for at least 30 minutes. Make sure that the instrument is within the calibration period (18 months) and perform self-calibration on the spectrum analyzer. -
Page 12: Test Result Record
The specification of each test item is provided in Chapter 2. For other technical parameters, refer to RSA5000 DataSheet (available to download them from RIGOL website: www.rigol.com) Tip: All the specifications are only valid when the spectrum analyzer has been warmed up for more than 30 minutes. -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test This chapter introduces the performance verification test methods and test process of RSA5000 series real-time spectrum analyzer in GPSA mode. Note: Before executing the performance verification test, ensure that the spectrum analyzer has undergone the self-calibration. -
Page 14: Displayed Average Noise Level (Danl) Test
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) Test Specification DANL RSA5032 RSA5032N RSA5065 RSA5065N attenuation = 0 dB, sample detector, trace averages ≥ 50, tracking generator off, normalized to 1 Hz, 20℃ to 30℃, input impedance = 50 Ω. - Page 15 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL b) Set the span to 1 kHz. Set the detector type to Sample. d) Set the input attenuation to 0 dB. Set the resolution bandwidth to 1 kHz, and set the video bandwidth to 10 Hz.
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Page 16: Test Record Form
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Test Record Form Center Maximum Minimum Measurement Average Limit Pass/Fail Frequency Peak Peak Result PA off 9 kHz to 100 kHz: 50 kHz <-120 dBm (typical) 100 kHz~20 MHz: 1.04 MHz <-135 dBm, <-140 dBm (typical) 50.04 MHz... -
Page 17: Ssb Phase Noise Test
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL SSB Phase Noise Test Specification SSB Phase Noise 2℃ to 30℃，f = 500 MHz Carrier Offset 10 kHz offset <-106 dBc/Hz, <-108 dBc/Hz (typical) Test Devices Signal Generator × 1 Dual-N Cable × 1 Dual-BNC Cable ×... -
Page 18: Test Record Form
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Set the detector type to Pos Peak. g) Set the sweep time to 10 s. Press Single and wait for the instrument to finish a sweep. Then press Peak to find the maximum peak. -
Page 19: Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test Specification Absolute Amplitude Accuracy = 50 MHz, peak detector, PA off, attenuation = 10 dB, input signal level = -10 dBm, 20℃ to 30℃ Uncertainty <0.3 dB Test Devices Signal Generator × 1 Power Meter ×... -
Page 20: Test Procedures
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Test Procedures Calibrate the power meter: Connect the power sensor with the [REF] terminal and Channel A of the power meter. Press Channel and set the frequency of Channel A to 50 MHz. b) Press Cal and enable Power Ref in the Zero/Cal menu. Press Zero+Cal and wait for the calibration to finish;... -
Page 21: Frequency Response Test
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Frequency Response Test Specification Frequency Response RSA5032 RSA5032N RSA5065 RSA5065N attenuation = 10 dB, relative to 50 MHz, 20℃ to 30℃ 100 kHz to 3.2 GHz <0.5 dB, <0.3 dB (typical) <0.5 dB, <0.3 dB (typical) PA Off 3.2 GHz to 6.5 GHz... -
Page 22: Test Procedures
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Test Procedures Calibrate the power meter: Connect the power sensor with the [REF] terminal and Channel A of the power meter. Press Channel and set the frequency of Channel A to 50 MHz. b) Press Cal and enable Power Ref in the Zero/Cal menu. Press Zero+Cal and wait for the calibration to finish;... -
Page 23: Test Record Form
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL g) Press Single and wait for the instrument to finish a sweep. Press Peak to find the maximum peak, record the measurement result and take it as Reference Value 2. 11. Set the output frequency of the signal generator and the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer according to Table 2-2 (the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer corresponds to output frequency of the signal generator). - Page 24 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL PA On: Reference Reference Value 1 Value 2 Signal Spectrum Power Meter Generator Analyzer System Global Frequency Measurement Limit Pass/Fail Output Measurement Error Error Response Value A1 Frequency Value A2 100 kHz kHz to...
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Page 25: Second Harmonic Distortion Test
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Second Harmonic Distortion Test Specification Second Harmonic Distortion ≥50 MHz, input signal level = -20 dBm, attenuation = 10 dB, preamp off. Specification +45 dBm Test Devices Signal Generator × 1 300 MHz Low-pass Filter × 1 1 GHz Low-pass Filter ×... -
Page 26: Test Record Form
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Set the input attenuation to 10 dB. Set the resolution bandwidth to 100 Hz. g) Set the video bandwidth to 100 Hz. Press Single and wait for the instrument to finish a sweep. Then press Peak to find the maximum peak. -
Page 27: Toi Distortion Test
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL TOI Distortion Test Specification TOI Distortion fc ≥ 50 MHz, two -20 dBm tones at input mixer spaced by 200 kHz, attenuation = 0 dB, preamp off. +11 dBm, +15 dBm (typical) Test Devices Signal Generator ×... -
Page 28: Test Connection Diagram
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Test Connection Diagram Signal Generator A Power Meter RF OUT 10MHz OUT N-SMA Cable Low Pass Filter Power Meter Connecting Cable Dual-BNC Power Divider Cable N-SMA Cable Power Sensor REF IN Dual-N Signal GeneratorB... - Page 29 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Set the output frequency of Signal Generator A to 300 MHz; set the amplitude to -10 dBm. Set the output frequency of Signal Generator B to 300.2 MHz; set the amplitude to -10 dBm.
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Page 30: Test Record Form
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Compare the calculation result with the specification. 13. Set the output frequency of Signal Generator A to 1 GHz; set the amplitude to -10 dBm. Set the output frequency of Signal Generator B to 1.0002 GHz; set the amplitude to -10 dBm. -
Page 31: Db Gain Compression Test
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL 1 dB Gain Compression Test Specification 1 dB Gain Compression fc ≥ 50 MHz, attenuation = 0 dB, preamp off Specification 0 dBm (nominal) Note: The frequency interval of the two-tone signals should be greater than 10 MHz. -
Page 32: Test Connection Diagram
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Test Connection Diagram Signal Generator A Power Meter RF OUT REF OUT Power Meter Connecting Cable Power Divider Dual-BNC Cable Dual-N Cable Power Sensor REF IN Signal Generator B Dual-N Cable RF OUT Signal Generator A... -
Page 33: Test Record Form
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Set the signal generators: Set the output frequency of Signal Generator A to 50 MHz; set the amplitude to -20 dBm. Set the output frequency of Signal Generator B to 65 MHz; set the amplitude to 0 dBm. -
Page 34: Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Test
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Test Specification Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty fc = 50 MHz, relative to 10 dB, PA off, 20℃ to 30℃ Switching Uncertainty <0.3 dB Test Devices Signal Generator × 1 Power Meter × 1 Power Sensor ×... -
Page 35: Test Connection Diagram
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Test Connection Diagram Signal Generator Attenuator/Switch Driver Power Meter Power Meter RF OUT Connecting Cable Dual-N Cable Attenuator Attenuator Power Sensor Signal Generator Attenuator/Switch Driver RSA5000 RF OUT Dual-N Cable RF IN Dual-N Cable... - Page 36 Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL amplitude with the power meter. Use the formula below to calculate the system error. System Error = Power Meter Measurement Value - (+10 dBm - Attenuation of the Program-controlled Attenuator) - System Error Reference Value. Record the calculation result in the test record form.
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Page 37: Test Record Form
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Test Record Form System Error Reference Value Global Error Reference Value Program- Reference Internal System Global controlled Uncertainty Limit Pass/Fail Level Attenuator Error Error Attenuator -10 dBm 0 dB 30 dB -9 dBm 1 dB... -
Page 38: 10 Mhz Reference Output Accuracy Test
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy Test Specification 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy Specification Aging rate × time since last calibration + temperature stability + calibration accuracy Note : Aging rate: <1 ppm/year Note : The instrument will be calibrated before leaving factory. -
Page 39: Appendix Test Record Form
Appendix RIGOL Appendix Test Record Form RIGOL RSA5000 Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Performance Verification Test Record Form Model: Tested by: Test Date: Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) Test: Center Maximum Minimum Measurement Average Limit Pass/Fail Frequency Peak Peak Result PA Off... - Page 40 Appendix RIGOL SSB Phase Noise Test: Output Frequency Measurement Offset Limit Pass/Fail of Signal Generator Result <-106 dBc/Hz, <-108 dBc/Hz 500 MHz 10 kHz offset (typical) Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test: Spectrum Power Meter Analyzer Calculation Measurement Limit Pass/Fail Measurement Result (A1 - A2)
- Page 41 Appendix RIGOL Frequency Response Test (PA On): Reference Reference Value 1 Value 2 Signal Spectrum Power Meter Generator Analyzer System Global Frequency Measurement Limit Pass/Fail Output Measurement Error Error Response Value A1 Frequency Value A2 100 kHz kHz to 500 MHz...
- Page 42 Appendix RIGOL 1 dB Gain Compression Test: Output Amplitude of Measurement Measurement Calculation Limit Pass/Fail Signal Generator B Result A1 Result A2 Result 0 dBm <1 dBm Note : Calculation Result = A1 - A2. Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Test:...
- Page 43 Appendix RIGOL Note : System Error = Measurement Value of the Power Meter - (+10 dBm - Attenuation of the Program-controlled Attenuator) - System Error Reference Value Note : Global Error = Maximum Peak of the Spectrum Analyzer - (+10 dBm - Attenuation of the Program-controlled...