Agilent Technologies 11970-90031 manual Recommended Test Equipment for 11970A

Performance Tests

Performance Tests

Performance Test Procedures

Table 3-2. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970A

Instrument	Critical Specifications	Recommended
		Model
Spectrum Analyzer	LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer	8566B
Synthesized Sweeper	Frequency: 8 to 13.5 GHz	8340A
	Output Level: >0 dBm
Amplifier	Output Level: >18 dBm leveled	11975A
	Frequency Range: 3 to 5 GHz
Amplifier	Frequency Range: 8 to 13.5 GHz	8349A
	Output Level >15 dBm
Power Meter	Compatible with Power Sensor	436A
Power Sensor	SWR: <2.0	R8486A
Power Sensor	SWR: <1.3 @ 6 GHz	8485A
Directional Coupler1	Coupling: 20 dB	R752D
	Directivity: >40 dB
	Primary Arm SWR: <1.05
	Auxiliary Arm SWR: <1.2
Isolator	Insertion Loss: <1.5 dB	P/N 0960-0082
	Isolation: >20 dB
	SWR: <1.2
Frequency Tripler	Input Power: >10 dBm minimum	Spacekom Microwave2
	Conversion Loss: <15 dB	TKa-1
Adapter	SMA female to SMA female	P/N 1250-1158
Adapter	SMA female to Type N female	P/N 1250-1404
Adapter (2 required)	Type N male to SMA female	P/N 1250-1250
Cables (3 required)	Connectors: SMA male	P/N 5061-5458
Cable	Connectors: SMA male	P/N 8120-4396
	Loss: <1.0 dB @ 20 GHz
Cable	Connectors: BNC male	11086A

1.Calibration data for the coupling ration between the output arm and the auxil- iary arm is necessary for accurate measurements.

2.Honeywell, Inc. Spacekom Microwave Center, Santa Barbara, CA

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