Performance Tests

Performance Test Procedures

Performance Test Procedures

Description

Each performance test procedure is contained in a single paragraph. The first entry in each paragraph is the specification for the parameter being measured as described in Table 1-1This is followed by a general description of the test and any special instructions or problem areas. Appropriate test setup illustrations are included in this section and are referenced in the procedures. You MUST do the tests, and the steps within each test, in the order they are given.

Table 3-1. Recommended Test Equipment for 11907K

Instrument

Critical Specifications

Recommended Model

 

 

 

Spectrum Analyzer

LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer

8566B

Synthesized Sweeper

Frequency: 18 to 26.5 GHz

8340A

 

Output Level: >-10 dBm

 

Amplifier

Output Level: >18 dBm leveled

11975A

 

Frequency Range: 3 to 4.5 GHz

 

Power Meter

Compatible with Power Sensor

436A

Power Sensor

SWR: <1.3

8485A

Directional Coupler1

Coupling: 10 dB

K752C

 

Directivity: >40 dB

 

 

Primary Arm SWR: <1.05

 

 

Auxiliary Arm SWR: <1.2

 

Isolator

Insertion Loss: <1.5 dB

P/N 0960-0081

 

Isolation: >20 dB

 

 

SWR: <1.2

 

Adapter (2 required)

3.5 mm female to WR-42

K281C

 

SWR: <1.1

 

Cables (3 required)

Connectors: SMA male

P/N 5061-5458

Cable

Connectors: SMA

P/N 8120-4396

 

Loss: <1.0 dB @ 20 GHz

 

 

 

 

1. Calibration data for the coupling ratio between the output arm and the auxiliary

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