Duplex Connector; Ant/Swr Connector - Viavi CX100 ComXpert Operation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview of the CX100
CX100 Connectors

1.5.1 DUPLEX Connector

The DUPLEX connector is a combined (duplex) N-type connector. This connector is
selectable as the RF Generator output and/or the RF Receiver input connector.
DUPLEX Input Connector
DUPLEX Output Connector

1.5.2 ANT/SWR Connector

The ANT/SWR connector is a TNC connector and is selectable as either an RF Input or
RF Output connector.
ANT/SWR as Input Connector
ANT/SWR as Output Connector
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The DUPLEX connector should be selected as the RF Input connector when
performing high power measurements.
The DUPLEX connector should be selected as the RF output connector when
the lowest level of RF Generator output is needed.
NOTE
The ANT/SWR connector does not support duplex input/output capabilities.
When the ANT/SWR connector is selected as the RF output connector, the
system disables the connector's receive capabilities.
The ANT/SWR connector should be selected as the RF Input connector for the
following test conditions:
• To perform over the air testing using an external antenna.
•
When test parameters require maximum input sensitivity.
• When measuring low level RF signals.
The ANT/SWR connector should be selected as the RF output connector for the
following test conditions:
• To output high power RF signals.
• VSWR/DTF testing.
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