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ADVANTEST R3267 Series Operation Manual

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R3267 Series
Spectrum Analyzer
Operation Manual (Vol.2)
MANUAL NUMBER
FOE-8335034D00
Applicable models
R3264
R3267
R3273
First printing October 1, 1998
1998
C
ADVANTEST CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
Printed in Japan

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  • Page 1 Cover R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) MANUAL NUMBER FOE-8335034D00 Applicable models R3264 R3267 R3273 First printing October 1, 1998 1998 ADVANTEST CORPORATION All rights reserved. Printed in Japan...
  • Page 2 Note that Advantest bears absolutely no responsibility for the result of operations caused due to incorrect or inappropriate use of this instrument. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Advantest, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
  • Page 3 Note that the estimated lifespan for the parts listed below may be shortened by factors such as the environment where the instrument is stored or used, and how often the instrument is used. The parts inside are not user-replaceable. For a part replacement, please contact the Advantest sales office for servicing.
  • Page 4 Safety Summary Main Parts with Limited Life Part name Life Unit power supply 5 years Fan motor 5 years Electrolytic capacitor 5 years LCD display 6 years LCD backlight 2.5 years Floppy disk drive 5 years • Hard Disk Mounted Products The operational warnings are listed below.
  • Page 5 Environmental Conditions This instrument should be only be used in an area which satisfies the following conditions: • An area free from corrosive gas • An area away from direct sunlight • A dust-free area • An area free from vibrations Direct sunlight Dust Corrosive...
  • Page 6 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) PREFACE This manual (VOL.2) describes how to test the performance of the R3267 Series. A separate volume (VOL.1) describes the operations, performance and remote programming of the R3267 Series. (1) Configuration of this manual 1. Performance Verification Describes how to test performance.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) TABLE OF CONTENTS PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION ............Preparation ......................Procedure ......................1.2.1 Frequency Reference Output Accuracy ............1.2.2 Frequency Reference Output Accuracy (when the OPT21, OPT22 and OPT23 are installed) ........
  • Page 8 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) Table of Contents 1.3.18 Image, Multiple, Out of Band ............... 1-89 1.3.19 Sweep Time Accuracy .................. 1-90 ALPHABETICAL INDEX ..................
  • Page 9 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Title Page Setup for Measuring a Frequency Reference Output Accuracy ........Connections for Measuring the Frequency Reference Output Accuracy (when the OPT21, OPT22 and OPT23 are installed) ............Setup for Measuring a Frequency Readout Accuracy and Frequency Counter ....
  • Page 10 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) List of Tables Title Page Instrument Required ......................Frequency Span Setting at a Center Frequency of 2 GHz ..........Center/Span Frequencies for the R3267 ................1-12 Center/Span Frequencies for the R3273 ................1-13 IF Gain Uncertainty Setting ....................

  • Page 11: Performance Verification

    This chapter decribes the instruments using on this performance verification tests. NOTE: The R3267 Series to be tested should be warmed up for at least 30 minutes before starting tests. Any additional instrument used for this performance verification tests should be warmed up as appropriate.

  • Page 12: Instrument Required

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.1 Preparation Table 1-1 Instrument Required (2 of 3) Recommended Instrument Specification Quantity Model Signal Generator Frequency Range: HP8663A 10 MHz to 2.5 GHz Hewlett Packard Output Level: -20 dBm to +10 dBm...
  • Page 13 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.1 Preparation Table 1-1 Instrument Required (3 of 3) Recommended Instrument Specification Quantity Model Power Splitter Frequency Range: 1579 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz Weinschel Insertion Loss: 6 dB (nominal) Power Devider Frequency Range: DDUL-20A-100 20 MHz to 1.5 GHz...

  • Page 14: Procedure

    Section 1.2.2, "Frequency Reference Output Accuracy (when the OPT21, OPT22 and OPT23 are installed)." CAUTION: If the frequency reference of the R3267 Series is set to EXT, perform 15 minutes warm-up opera- tion after instrument preset. Specifications: 30 MHz ± 3 Hz...

  • Page 15: Setup For Measuring A Frequency Reference Output Accuracy

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.1 Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Procedures: Setup Connect the frequency counter and the frequency standard as shown in Figure 1- Figure 1-1 Setup for Measuring a Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Setting the Frequency Counter...

  • Page 16: Frequency Reference Output Accuracy (When The Opt21, Opt22 And Opt23 Are Installed)

    OPT23 are installed. Input the signal from the signal generator into the spectrum analyzer, and measure it using the counter function of the spectrum analyzer. CAUTION: If the frequency reference of the R3267 Series is set to EXT, perform 15 minutes warm-up opera- tion after instrument preset. Specifications: 1 GHz ±...
  • Page 17 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.2 Frequency Reference Output Accuracy (when the OPT21, OPT22 and OPT23 are installed) Initialization Press SHIFT and CONFIG(PRESET). Measurement using a center frequency of 1 GHz Set the SMP03 controls as follows: Frequency:...

  • Page 18: Accuracy Of Frequency Readout And Frequency Counter

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.3 Accuracy of Frequency Readout and Frequency Counter 1.2.3 Accuracy of Frequency Readout and Frequency Counter This section explains how to check the accuracy of the frequency readout and frequency counter using the signal generator.

  • Page 19: Frequency Span Setting At A Center Frequency Of 2 Ghz

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.3 Accuracy of Frequency Readout and Frequency Counter Measurement using a center frequency of 2 GHz Set the SMP03 controls as follows: Frequency: 2 GHz Output level: -10 dBm 10 MHz Reference: External Press FREQ, 2 and GHz.
  • Page 20 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.3 Accuracy of Frequency Readout and Frequency Counter For the R3273 only Measurement using a center frequency of 11 GHz and 18 GHz 16. Set the frequency on the SMP03 and the center frequency to 11 GHz and repeat steps 3 through 14.

  • Page 21: Frequency Span Accuracy

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.4 Frequency Span Accuracy 1.2.4 Frequency Span Accuracy This section explains how to check the frequency span accuracy using signals from the signal generator and the delta marker. Check the span accuracy using the signal frequency difference measured with the delta marker function.

  • Page 22: Center/Span Frequencies For The R3267

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.4 Frequency Span Accuracy Measurement of the span accuracy Set the frequency of the SMP03 to 1.999992 GHz. Press FREQ, 2 and GHz. Press SPAN, 2, 0 and kHz. Press SINGLE. Press SRCH, after the sweep has completed.

  • Page 23: Center/Span Frequencies For The R3273

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.4 Frequency Span Accuracy For the R3273 only Measurement for a center frequency of 10 GHz and 17 GHz. 15. Repeat steps 4 through 13 for each frequencies setting listed on Table 1-4.

  • Page 24: Calibration Amplitude Accuracy

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.5 Calibration Amplitude Accuracy 1.2.5 Calibration Amplitude Accuracy This section explains how to check the output level accuracy of the calibration signal. Specifications: -10 dBm ± 0.3 dB Instruments Required Instruments Recommended Model...

  • Page 25: If Gain Uncertainty

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.6 IF Gain Uncertainty 1.2.6 IF Gain Uncertainty This section explains how to check IF gain errors in the RBWs of 1 MHz, 300 kHz and 3 kHz. If the ref- erence level is reduced, the IF gain is increased. The IF gain error can be measured if you deduce the input level in steps of 1 dB or 10 dB in order to reduce the reference level in steps of 1 dB or 10 dB as in the input level.
  • Page 26 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.6 IF Gain Uncertainty Setting the function generator Set the HP3325B controls as follows: Frequency: 11 MHz Output level: -5 dBm 10MHz Reference:External Setting the step attenuator Set the HP8494H and HP8495H to 0 dB using the HP11713A.

  • Page 27: If Gain Uncertainty Setting

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.6 IF Gain Uncertainty 20. Press SINGLE, after the sweep is completed. 21. Press SRCH, after the sweep is completed. 22. Record the marker readout on the performance check sheet. 23. Repeat steps 17 through 22 for each frequency setting listed on Table 1-5.

  • Page 28: Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.7 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy 1.2.7 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy This section explains how to check the input attenuator switching accuracy. The signal generator frequen- cy reference source is supplied from the spectrum analyzer. The input attenuator switching accuracy is cal- culated based on the 10 dB attenuator.

  • Page 29: Setup For Measuring An Input Attenuator Accuracy

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.7 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy Figure 1-6 Setup for Measuring an Input Attenuator Accuracy Setting the signal generator Set the SMP03 controls as follows: Frequency: 2 GHz(R3264) 4 GHz(R3267/73) Output level: -5 dBm Initialization Press SHIFT and CONFIG(PRESET).

  • Page 30: Input Attenuator Setting

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.7 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy 14. Press ATT and ATT AUTO/MNL(MNL). Measuring the attenuator switching accuracy 15. Press ATT, 2, 0 and GHZ(dB) to change the attenuator setting. 16. Press SINGLE. 17. Press SINGLE, after the sweep has completed.

  • Page 31: Frequency Response

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.8 Frequency Response 1.2.8 Frequency Response This section explains how to check the frequency response of the spectrum analyzer. The signal generator signal is fed through a power splitter and the power level is monitored with a power meter. A signal of 30 MHz is positioned at the display center of the spectrum analyzer so that its level can be used as the refer- ence value.

  • Page 32: Setup For Measuring A Frequency Response

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.8 Frequency Response Procedures: Initializing the Power meter with the sensor Set the unit to dBm on the NRVS. Perform the zeroing of the NRVS. Setup Connect the signal generator as shown in Figure 1-7.
  • Page 33 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.8 Frequency Response 13. Set the correction frequency to the 30 MHz on the NRVS. 14. Press SRCH. 15. Press Cont Peak ON/OFF(ON). 16. Adjust the output level on the SMP03 using the data knob to obtain a marker readout of -10±0.09 dBm on the spectrum analyzer.
  • Page 34 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.8 Frequency Response 31. Set the frequency of the SMP03 to 1.7 GHz(R3267), 3.6 GHz(R3273). 32. Set the correction frequency on the NRVS to 1.7 GHz(R3267), 3.6 GHz(R3273). 33. Press FREQ, more1/2, Presel Tune and Auto Tune.
  • Page 35 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.8 Frequency Response 52. Repeat steps 46 through 51 up to the following frequency. R3267: 6.9 GHz R3273: 15.3 GHz Calculating the maximum deviation 53. Calculate the maximum deviation by subtracting the minimum value from the maximum value on the performance check sheet and then dividing the difference by 2.

  • Page 36: Scale Fidelity

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.9 Scale Fidelity 1.2.9 Scale Fidelity This section explains how to check the display accuracy for 1 dB/div and 10 dB/div in the log scale and x1 in the linear scale. The function generator frequency reference source is supplied from the spectrum analyzer.
  • Page 37 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.9 Scale Fidelity Setting the function generator Set the HP3325B controls as follows: Frequency: 11 MHz Output level: 0 dBm Set the HP8494H and HP8495H to 0 dB using the HP11713A. Initialization Press SHIFT and CONFIG(PRESET).
  • Page 38 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.9 Scale Fidelity Table 1-8 1 dB Step Scale Fidelity Setting HP8494H output level 2 dB 3 dB 4 dB 5 dB 6 dB 7 dB 8 dB 9 dB 10 dB Measuring the 10 dB/div scale fidelity 19.

  • Page 39: Hp8495H And Hp3325B Settings

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.9 Scale Fidelity Table 1-9 HP8495H and HP3325B Settings HP3325B Setting HP8495H Setting (With reference to the reference output level) 20 dB 0 dB 30 dB 0 dB 40 dB 0 dB 50 dB...

  • Page 40: Settings On The Hp3325B In Relation To The Reference Output Level

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.9 Scale Fidelity 45. Press SINGLE. 46. Press SINGLE, after the averaging has completed. 47. Record the level of the maker reading on the performance check sheet. 48. Repeat steps 44 through 47 for each level setting listed on Table 1-10.

  • Page 41: Rbw Switching Uncertainty

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.10 RBW Switching Uncertainty 1.2.10 RBW Switching Uncertainty This section explains how to check the RBW switching uncertainty using the calibration output. The switching accuracy is calculated based on an RBW of 300 kHz.

  • Page 42: Rbw Switching Uncertainty Setting

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.10 RBW Switching Uncertainty 14. Repeat steps 10 through 13 for each bandwidth and span frequency setting listed on Table 1-11. Table 1-11 RBW Switching Uncertainty Setting RBW setting Frequency span 5 MHz...

  • Page 43: Rbw Accuracy And Selectivity

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.11 RBW Accuracy and Selectivity 1.2.11 RBW Accuracy and Selectivity This section explains how to check a bandwidth of 3 dB and the selectivity. To calculate the selectivity, a bandwidth of 60 dB is measured first and then the selectivity is calculated (Selectivity = 60 dB BW divided by 3 dB BW).

  • Page 44: Db Band Width Setting

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.11 RBW Accuracy and Selectivity 10. Press SINGLE. 11. After sweep has completed, record the frequency of the marker reading on the performance check sheet. 12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for each frequency setting listed on Table 1-12.

  • Page 45: Db Band Width Setting

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.11 RBW Accuracy and Selectivity Calculation of the selectivity 23. For each set Resolution Bandwidth, calculate the selectivity using the following formula. And record the result on the performance check sheet. (Selectivity) = (60 dB Band Width) / (3 dB Band Width) 24.

  • Page 46: Noise Sidebands

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.12 Noise Sidebands 1.2.12 Noise Sidebands This section explains how to check noise sidebands for a signal of 1.5 GHz and 0 dBm with the offset of 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz and 1 MHz.

  • Page 47: Setup For Measuring A Noise Sidebands

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.12 Noise Sidebands Instruments Required Instruments Recommended Model Signal Generator HP8663A RF Cable SMA(m)-SMA(m) A01002 RF Cable BNC(m)-BNC(m) MI-09 Adapter N(m)-SMA(f) Procedures: Setup Connect the signal generator as shown in Figure 1-9. Figure 1-9 Setup for Measuring a Noise Sidebands...

  • Page 48: Offset Setting At A Center Frequency Of 1 Ghz

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.12 Noise Sidebands Press SRCH. Press MKR → and Marker → Ref. Press SRCH. Press MEAS, Noise/Hz, dBc/Hz, 1, 0, 0 and kHz. 10. Press LEVEL, 11. Press A, Average A, 2, 0, and Hz(ENTR).

  • Page 49: Displayed Average Noise Level

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.13 Displayed Average Noise Level 1.2.13 Displayed Average Noise Level This section explains how to check the displayed average noise level of the spectrum analyzer. Terminate the spectrum analyzer input with a 50 Ω terminator to check the displayed average noise levels at 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz, 1 MHz and the frequency at which the noise level is the maximum within the measure- ment bandwidth.
  • Page 50 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.13 Displayed Average Noise Level Press SPAN and ZERO SPAN. Press ATT, Min ATT ON/OFF(OFF), ATT AUTO/MNL(MNL), 0 and GHz(dB). Press LEVEL, 6, 0 and MHz(-dBm). Press COUPLE, RBW AUTO/MNL(MNL), 3, 0 and Hz.

  • Page 51: Center Frequency Setting For Displayed Average Noise Level

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.13 Displayed Average Noise Level Table 1-15 Center Frequency Setting for Displayed Average Noise Level Center frequency 100 kHz 1 MHz 10.1 MHz 101 MHz 501 MHz 1001 MHz 1.5 GHz 2.0 GHz 2.5 GHz...

  • Page 52: Start And Stop Frequencies Setting

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.13 Displayed Average Noise Level 38. Press COUPLE, RBW AUTO/MNL(MNL), 1, 0, 0 and Hz. 39. Press VBW AUTO/MNL(MNL), 1 and Hz. 40. Press SWP, Sweep Time AUTO/MNL(MNL), 1 and MHz(sec). 41. Press SINGLE.

  • Page 53: Residual Fm

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.14 Residual FM 1.2.14 Residual FM This section explains how to check the residual FM of an internal local oscillator in Zero Span Mode. Con- nect a stable signal to the input and perform a slope detection in Zero Span Mode to measure the residual FM.
  • Page 54 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.14 Residual FM Setting the measurement conditions Determining the IF filter slope Press FREQ, 2, ., 5 and GHz. Press SPAN, 1, 0, 0 and kHz. Press SRCH. Press MKR, more 1/2 and Signal Track ON/OFF(ON).
  • Page 55 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.14 Residual FM Measuring the Residual FM 23. Press SHIFT and MKR(OFF). 24. Press REPEAT. 25. Press SPAN and Zero Span. 26. Press COUPLE, VBW AUTO/MNL(MNL), 3, 0, 0 and Hz. 27. Press SWP, Sweep Time AUTO/MNL(MNL), 1, 0, 0 and kHz(ms).

  • Page 56: Residual Response

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.15 Residual Response 1.2.15 Residual Response This section explains how to check the residual response of a narrow frequency span and narrow resolution bandwidth using the display line. Connect a 50 Ω terminator to the spectrum analyzer input connector.
  • Page 57 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.15 Residual Response 10. If the level is out of range, press SHIFT, 7(CAL) and Cal All. Measurement the residual response on the 1 MHz to 3.5 GHz range 11. Connect the 50 Ω terminator to the input, after the calibration has completed.
  • Page 58 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.15 Residual Response 31. Press MKR → and MKR → CF. 32. Record any frequency responses above the display line on the performance check sheet. 33. Press RCL, 1 and Hz(ENTR). 34. Press FREQ and 35.

  • Page 59: Gain Compression

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.16 Gain Compression 1.2.16 Gain Compression This section explains how to check the gain compression. The gain compression is measured as follows: two signals with a difference of 1 MHz are merged using a power splitter.

  • Page 60: Setup For The Gain Compression

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.16 Gain Compression Figure 1-11 Setup for the Gain Compression Setting the signal generator Set the SMP03 controls as follows: Frequency: 11 MHz Output level: -2 dBm Set the SMP02 controls as follows:...
  • Page 61 16. Turn the data knob on the SMP03 until the signal level at 5 div in the left hand part on the R3267 Series screen is lowered by 1 dB from - 30 dBm.If the power level knob cannot be turned any more, stop it here.
  • Page 62 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.16 Gain Compression For R3273 only: Measurement at a center frequency of 7600.5 MHz 30. Set the SMP03, SMP02 and NRVS controls as follows: SMP03: 7600 MHz SMP02: 7601 MHz Correction frequency(NRVS):7.6 GHz 31.

  • Page 63: Second Harmonic Distortion

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.17 Second Harmonic Distortion 1.2.17 Second Harmonic Distortion This section explains how to check the second harmonic distortion. The output of the signal generator is input to the spectrum analyzer through a low-pass filter, the second harmonic distortion frequency is set to the spectrum analyzer center frequency, and then the second harmonic distortion is measured.

  • Page 64: Setup For Measuring A Second Harmonics Distortion

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.17 Second Harmonic Distortion Figure 1-12 Setup for Measuring a Second Harmonics Distortion Setting the signal generator Set the SMP02 controls as follows: Frequency: 1.5 GHz Output level: 0 dBm 10 MHz Reference:...
  • Page 65 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.17 Second Harmonic Distortion 15. Press MKR, Delta Marker and Fixed Marker ON/OFF (ON). 16. Press FREQ, 3 and GHz. 17. Press SINGLE. 18. Press SRCH, after the sweep has completed. 19. Record the level of the marker reading on the performance check sheet.
  • Page 66 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.17 Second Harmonic Distortion 35. Press FREQ, 3, ., 8 and GHz. 36. Press LEVEL, 4, 0 and MHz(-dBm). 37. Press A, Average A, 2, 0 and Hz(ENTR). 38. Press SRCH, after the averaging has completed.

  • Page 67: Third Order Intermodulation Distortion

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion 1.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion This section explains how to check the third order intermodulation distortion which occurs when two sig- nals are input. Third order intermodulation distortion is reduced by 20 dB when the input signal is reduced by 10 dB.

  • Page 68: Setup For Measuring A Third Order Intermodulation Distortion

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Procedures : Setting the power meter Set the unit to dBm on the NRVS. Perform the zeroing of the NRVS. Setup Connect the signal generators as shown in Figure 1-13.
  • Page 69 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion 10. Press SPAN, 1 and MHz. 11. Press ATT, ATT AUTO/MNL(MNL), 1, 0 and GHz(dB). 12. Press LEVEL, 1, 0 and MHz(-dBm). 13. Press COUPLE, RBW AUTO/MNL(MNL), 3 and kHz.
  • Page 70 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion NOTE: Perform the measurement from step 28 onwards for the R3267 and R3273 only. Frequency measurement using the preselector 28. Set the correction frequency to 3600 MHz on the NRVS.
  • Page 71 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion 48. Disconnect the cable connected to the power sensor, and connect it to the spec- trum analyzer input. 49. Press SINGLE. 50. Press SRCH, after the sweep has completed.

  • Page 72: Image, Multiple And Out Of Band Responses (For The R3267/73)

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.19 Image, Multiple and Out of Band Responses (For the R3267/73) 1.2.19 Image, Multiple and Out of Band Responses (For the R3267/73) This section explains how to check the image, multiple and out of band responses for each band.
  • Page 73 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.19 Image, Multiple and Out of Band Responses (For the R3267/73) Setting the signal generator Set the SMP03 controls as follows: Frequency: 2 GHz Output level: 0 dBm Initialization Press SHIFT and CONFIG(PRESET).
  • Page 74 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.19 Image, Multiple and Out of Band Responses (For the R3267/73) Table 1-19 Image, Multiple, Out of Band Setting (Center Frequency: 2 GHz) Correction Frequency of BAND Signal generator NRVS 100 Hz to 3.6 GHz 1157.159 MHz...

  • Page 75: Image, Multiple, Out Of Band Setting For The R3273

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.19 Image, Multiple and Out of Band Responses (For the R3267/73) Table 1-20 Image, Multiple, Out of Band Setting for the R3273 Correction Frequency of BAND Center Frequency SMP03 Frequency NRVS 3.5 GHz to 7.5 GHz 5.5 GHz...

  • Page 76: Image, Multiple, Out Of Band Setting For The R3267

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.19 Image, Multiple and Out of Band Responses (For the R3267/73) For the R3273 only, Measurement in the range of 23 GHz to 26.5 GHz band Measurement at 24.4 GHz 40. Press FREQ, 2, 4, ., 4 and GHz.
  • Page 77 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.19 Image, Multiple and Out of Band Responses (For the R3267/73) 55. Set the correction frequency of the NRVS to 8 GHz. 56. Repeat Steps 47 through 52 for each frequency setting listed on Table 1-21.

  • Page 78: Sweep Time Accuracy

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.20 Sweep Time Accuracy 1.2.20 Sweep Time Accuracy This section explains how to check sweep time accuracy, measuring a square wave in time domain in Zero Span Mode. Specifications: Less than or equal ± 3% of sweep time setting : Span = 0...
  • Page 79 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.20 Sweep Time Accuracy Press SPAN and Zero Span. Press COUPLE, RBW AUTO/MNL(MNL), 1, 0 and MHz. Press VBW AUTO/MNL(MNL),1,0 and MHz. Press LEVEL, dB/Div and 2dB/Div. Press SWP, Trigger Setup. 10. Select Source:VIDEO using the data knob.

  • Page 80: Sweep Time Setting

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.2.20 Sweep Time Accuracy Table 1-22 Sweep Time Setting Function Generator Sweep Time Setting 2 µs 550 kHz 5 µs 220 kHz 10 µs 110 kHz 20 µs 55 kHz 50 µs 22 kHz 100 µs...

  • Page 81: Performance Check Sheet

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3 Performance Check Sheet Performance Check Sheet 1.3.1 Frequency Reference Output Accuracy Setting Spec.(min.) Hz Spec.(max.) Hz Measured value Hz Remarks 30 MHz 29,999,997 30,000,003 1 GHz 999,999,920 1,000,000,080 OPT21 1 GHz 999,999,980...

  • Page 82: Frequency Span Accuracy

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.3 Frequency Span Accuracy 1.3.3 Frequency Span Accuracy R3264/67/73 Setting Measured Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Remarks value Frequency Span Center Frequency 20 kHz 2 GHz 15.84 kHz 16.16 kHz 50 kHz 2 GHz 39.6 kHz 40.4 kHz...

  • Page 83: Calibration Amplitude Accuracy

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.4 Calibration Amplitude Accuracy 1.3.4 Calibration Amplitude Accuracy Setting Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks -10 dBm - 10.3 dBm - 9.7 dBm 1.3.5 IF Gain Uncertainty RBW: 1 MHz Reference value Reference Level Spec.(min.)
  • Page 84 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.5 IF Gain Uncertainty RBW: 3 kHz Reference value Reference Level Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks -1 dBm -0.5 dB +0.5 dB -2 dBm -0.5 dB +0.5 dB -3 dBm -0.5 dB +0.5 dB -4 dBm -0.5 dB...
  • Page 85 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.6 Input Attenuator Accuracy 1.3.6 Input Attenuator Accuracy R3264/67/73 Measurement a center frequency of 2 GHz for the R3264 or 4 GHz for the R3267/73, RBW 3 kHz Reference value Input IF Gain...

  • Page 86: Frequency Response

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.7 Frequency Response 1.3.7 Frequency Response Frequency band 0 for the R3264/67 Setting Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks 100 MHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB 200 MHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB 300 MHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB...
  • Page 87 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.7 Frequency Response Frequency band 0 for the R3273 Setting Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks 100 MHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 200 MHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 300 MHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 400 MHz -5.0 dB...
  • Page 88 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.7 Frequency Response Frequency band 1 for the R3267 Setting Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks 1.7 GHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB 1.8 GHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB 1.9 GHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB 2.0 GHz...
  • Page 89 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.7 Frequency Response Frequency band 1 for the R3273 Setting Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks 3.6 GHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 3.8 GHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 4.0 GHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 4.2 GHz...
  • Page 90 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.7 Frequency Response Frequency band 2 for the R3267 Setting Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks 3.6 GHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB 3.7 GHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB 3.8 GHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB 3.9 GHz...
  • Page 91 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.7 Frequency Response Frequency band 2 for the R3273 Setting Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks 7.5 GHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 7.7 GHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 7.9 GHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 8.1 GHz...
  • Page 92 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.7 Frequency Response Frequency band 3 for the R3267 Setting Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks 7.0 GHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB 7.1 GHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB 7.2 GHz -3.0 dB +3.0 dB 7.3 GHz...
  • Page 93 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.7 Frequency Response 22.8 GHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 23.0 GHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 23.2 GHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 23.4 GHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 23.6 GHz -5.0 dB +5.0 dB 23.8 GHz...

  • Page 94: Scale Fidelity

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.8 Scale Fidelity 1.3.8 Scale Fidelity Log scale Fidelity 0 to -10 dB/1 dB Step Input Signal dB from Delta Marker Level Measured Incremental Remarks Level (dBm) Reference Level value Error Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.)

  • Page 95: Resolution Bandwidth Switching

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.9 Resolution Bandwidth Switching Linear scale Fidelity Reference output level 0 to 10 div Input Signal Level Div. from Reference Marker Level Remarks Level (dB, nominal) Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value mV 0 (Ref) 223.6...

  • Page 96: Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy And Selectivity

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.10 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy and Selectivity 1.3.10 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy and Selectivity 3 dB bandwidth Setting Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks Frequency Span 5 MHz 10 MHz 3.75 MHz 6.25 MHz 3 MHz 5 MHz 2.25 MHz...

  • Page 97: Displayed Average Noise Level

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.12 Displayed Average Noise Level 1.3.12 Displayed Average Noise Level Center Frequency Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks 1 kHz -90 dBm 10 kHz -100 dBm 100 kHz -101 dBm 1 MHz -125 dBm 10.1 MHz...

  • Page 98: Gain Compression

    R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.15 Gain Compression 1.3.15 Gain Compression Setting MHz Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured Remarks value Center SMP02 SMP03 Frequency 10.5 MHz 10 MHz 11 MHz -3 dBm 200.5 MHz 200 MHz 201 MHz 0 dBm 3600.5 MHz...
  • Page 99 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.18 Image, Multiple, Out of Band 1.3.18 Image, Multiple, Out of Band For the R3273 Setting Spec. Measured BAND Spec.(max.) Remarks Center (min.) value SMP03 Frequency 100 Hz to 3.6 GHz 2 GHz 1957.159 MHz...
  • Page 100 R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) 1.3.19 Sweep Time Accuracy 1.3.19 Sweep Time Accuracy Setting Spec.(min.) Spec.(max.) Measured value Remarks HP3325B Frequency Frequency Span 2 µs 1.87 µs µs 550 kHz 1.7 7µs 5 µs 4.41 µs 4.68 µs µs...
  • Page 101 ALPHABETICAL INDEX ALPHABETICAL INDEX R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2) ALPHABETICAL INDEX Resolution Bandwidth Switching ... 1-85 Accuracy of Frequency Readout and Frequency Counter ........1-8 Scale Fidelity .......... 1-26, 1-84 Second Harmonic Distortion ....1-53 Second Harmonics Distortion ....1-88 Calibration Amplitude Accuracy ....
  • Page 102 (3) You may not reverse engineer, de-compile, or disassemble, all or any part of, the SOFTWARE. Liability ADVANTEST shall have no liability (1) for any PRODUCT failures, which may arise out of any misuse (misuse is deemed to be use of the SOFTWARE for purposes other than it's intended use) of the SOFTWARE.
  • Page 103 Product. 3. If the Product is found to be defective during the Warranty Period, ADVANTEST will, at its option and in its sole and absolute discretion, either (a) repair the defective Product or part or component thereof or (b) replace the defective Product or part or component thereof, in either case at ADVANTEST s sole cost and expense.
  • Page 104 Product, the Product may not be repairable. Please contact the nearest ADVANTEST office listed at the end of this Operation Manual or ADVANTEST...
  • Page 105 SALES & SUPPORT OFFICES Advantest America Measuring Solutions, Inc. (North America) New Jersey Office 258 Fernwood Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837 Phone: (1) (732) 346-2600 Facsimile: (1) (732) 346-2610 Santa Clara Office 3201 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone: (1) (408) 988-7700 Facsimile: (1) (408) 987-0688 ROHDE &...

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