Setting An Output Reference - Agilent Technologies X Series User Manual

Antenna tuned to 1321 MHz
RF Amplifier

Setting an Output Reference

Using an output reference, the signal generator can output a frequency or amplitude that is offset
(positive or negative) by the entered value from a chosen reference value.
RF Output = reference value + entered value
To set a reference:
1. Set the frequency or amplitude to the value you want as the output reference level.
2. Frequency: Press Frequency > Freq Ref Set
The frequency displays 0.00 Hz, indicating that this is the RF output frequency "zero level."
All frequencies entered are interpreted as being relative to this reference frequency.
Amplitude: Press Amptd > More > Amptd Ref Set
The amplitude displays 0.00 dB, indicating that this is the RF output amplitude "zero level."
All amplitudes entered are interpreted as being relative to this reference amplitude.
Examples
Parameter
Reference:
Entered (and displayed) Value:
Agilent X-Series Signal Generators User's Guide
Mixer
Output Frequency = 1000 MHz
Signal Generator
(local oscillator)
Indicates that a reference is on
Example Example Example
#1 #2 #3
50 MHz 50 MHz 2 GHz
−2 MHz −1 GHz
2 MHz
Using an Output Offset, Reference, or Multiplier
IF Amplifier
Filter
IF = 321 MHz
Selected Offset SIgnal Generator Display
321 MHz 1321 MHz (Antenna Frequency)
−679 MHz
321 MHz (IF Output)
Comments
A reference value must be positive.
The entered value can be positive or negative.
Optimizing Performance
IF Output
321 MHz
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