Test Record; Configure The Power Meter; Measure Low Level Power Accuracy (< −20 Dbm) - Agilent Technologies 8648A Operation And Service Manual

Performance Tests
RF level Accuracy Performance Test

Test Record

• 8648B: Table 8-39.
• 8648B with Options 1EA and 1E6:
• 8648C: Table 8-64.
• 8648C with Options 1EA and 1E6:
• 8648D: Table 8-89.
• 8648D with Options 1EA and 1E6:

Configure the Power Meter

1. Connect the 8481D Option H70 power sensor to the power meter.
2. Connect the power sensor through the 11709A 30 dB attenuator to the power meter
Power Ref output.
3. Zero and calibrate the power meter.
Measure Low Level Power accuracy (< −20 dBm)
1. Connect the power sensor to the 8648 RF OUTPUT connector.
2. Enter the frequencies and power levels shown in the test record. Make sure the power
sensor cal factors are entered correctly for each frequency. Do not test at levels
> −20 dBm with this test setup.
3. Record the test results and compare the results to the limits in the test record.
Test Record
• 8648B: Table 8-41.
• 8648C: Table 8-66.
• 8648D: Table 8-91.
8-34
Table 8-40.
Table 8-65.
Table 8-90.