Spectrum Analyzer Procedure

Operation Verification

Frequency Range and Accuracy Check

(N5161A1/62A1/81A/82A/83A)

Test Setup

1. Connect the equipment as shown.

2.Verify that the spectrum analyzer is locked to the 10 MHz external reference frequency.

3.Align the spectrum analyzer: Press System > Alignment > Align All Now.

4.Preset the signal generator: Press Preset.

5.Turn modulation off: Press the Mod On/Off so that the MOD On/Off LED turns off.

6.Set the amplitude:

Press Amplitude and enter 0 dBm.

7.Turn RF on: Press RF On/Off so that the RF On/Off LED lights.

8.Set the frequency: Press Frequency and set the signal generator to the first frequency listed in Table 3- 3.

9.Confirm that the measured frequency is within the limits listed in the table.

1.For the N5161A/62A these softkey menus and features are only available through the

Web- Enabled MXG or through SCPI commands. Refer to “Configuring the MXG ATE” on page 7, to the Programming Guide, and to the SCPI Command Reference.

10.Repeat step 8 and step 9 for all of the frequencies in the table that are within the frequency range of your signal generator.

Table 3-3 Frequency Accuracy Limits

Frequency				Limit (Hz)	Limit (Hz)
(MHz)				N5161A/62A/	N5183A
				81A/82A

	0.1 MHza			±2	±2

200			MHz	±2	±2

300			MHz	±2	±2

500			MHz	±2	±2

1000		MHz		±2	±2

2000		MHz		±2	±2

3100		MHz		±2	±2

6000		MHz		±2	±4

10	GHz			- -	±4

20	GHz			- -	±8

32	GHz/40 GHz			- -	±16

a.N5181A/82A with s/n prefix: < MY4740, measure at 0.25 MHz

20	Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators Installation Guide

81A, 82A, 83A, 62A, N5161A specifications

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The Agilent 83A is a versatile RF signal generator designed for lab environments and production lines. Its main features include wide frequency coverage, low phase noise, and frequency accuracy, making it suitable for testing wireless communications, radar, and military applications. The use of advanced digital signal processing ensures high output stability and purity, crucial for testing complex modulation schemes.

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