Insertion Loss Test With An 8751A; Test Equipment; Procedure - Agilent Technologies 87512A Operation And Service Manual

INSERTION LOSS TEST WITH AN 8751A

This test checks the 87512A/B insertion loss between the RF INPUT and the TEST PORT
using an 8751A.

Test Equipment

Network Analyzer
N(m)-N(m) Cable, 50
Semi-rigid Cable
Minimum Loss Pad, 50 - 75
(87512B only)

Procedure

1. Connect an N(m)-N(m) Cable between the 8751A RF OUT connector and the 8751A
input-B connector.
2. Setup the 8751A as follows:
Control Settings
PRESET
Meas. Con g.: B
Sweep Type: LOG FREQ
IF BW = 2 Hz
3. Perform the following key strokes to perform the THRU calibration.
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CALIBRATE MENU
4 CAL 5
4. Connect the 87512A/B as shown in Figure 4-1.
8751A
PN 8120-4666 (Furnished with the 87512A/B)
PN 41952-61601 (Furnished with the 87512A/B)
11852B (Furnished with the 87512B)
Key Strokes
4 PRESET 5
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NNNNN
B
4 MEAS 5
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SWEEP TYPE MENU
4 MENU 5
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NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
IF BW
4 AVG 5
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RESPONSE THRU
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LOG FREQ
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4 2 5 4 x1 5
DONE: RESPONSE
Operational Verification 4-3