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

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Performance Test Procedures

Table 3-6. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970W

Instrument	Critical Specifications	Recommended
		Model
Spectrum Analyzer	LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer	8566B
Swept Source	Compatible with W-Band Plug-In	8350B
W-Band Source Plug-In	Frequency Range: 75 to 110 GHz	Hughes1 47726H-1510
	Output Level: >0 dBm
Amplifier	Output Level >18 dBm leveled	11975A
	Frequency Range: 4 to 6 GHz
Power Meter	Compatible with Power Sensor	432A
Thermistor Mount	SWR: <2.0	Hughes 45776H-1100
Thermistor Mount	SWR: <1.3 @ 6 GHz	478A
Directional Coupler2	Coupling: 20 dB	Hughes 45326H-1220
	Directivity: >20 dB
	Auxiliary Arm SWR: <1.5
Variable Attentuator	Range: 0 to 15 dB	TRG3 W510
Adapter	SMA female to Type N female	P/N 1250-1404
Adapter	SMA female to SMA female	P/N 1250-1158
Adapter (2 required)	Type N male to SMA female	P/N 1250-1250
Cables (4 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.Hughes Aircraft Co. Electron Dynamics Division, Torrance, CA

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

3.Alpha Industries Inc. TRG Division, Woburn, MA

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