Procedure - Agilent Technologies PSA Series Manual

PSA Functional Tests
Frequency Response (Flatness)
Item
a
Power Splitter
Synthesized Sweeper
a
Synthesized Sweeper
a. Only used for higher frequency PSA models (E4446A, E4448A), but can be used
for testing all PSA models.
Figure 3-5. Frequency Response Test Setup

Procedure

1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor as described in the power meter
operation manual.
2. Configure the equipment as shown in
NOTE Connect the power splitter to the spectrum analyzer input using the
appropriate adapter. Do not use a cable.
3. Assure the spectrum analyzer's built-in auto alignment has been performed within the
last 24 hours.
4. Preset (Factory Preset) both the spectrum analyzer and the synthesized sweeper.
5. Set up the synthesized sweeper by pressing:
50,
CW, MHz
, –8,
Power level dBm
130
Critical Specifications
(for this test)
Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 50 GHz
Tracking between ports: < 0.25 dB
Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 26 GHz
Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 50 GHz
Figure 3-5..
Recommended
Agilent Model
11667C
83630B
83650B
Chapter 3