Performance Tests
Performance Tests
Performance Test Procedures
Table 3-2. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970A
Instrument | Critical Specifications | Recommended |
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| Model |
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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 |
| Isolation: >20 dB |
|
| SWR: <1.2 |
|
Frequency Tripler | Input Power: >10 dBm minimum | Spacekom Microwave2 |
| Conversion Loss: <15 dB | |
Adapter | SMA female to SMA female | P/N |
Adapter | SMA female to Type N female | P/N |
Adapter (2 required) | Type N male to SMA female | P/N |
Cables (3 required) | Connectors: SMA male | P/N |
Cable | Connectors: SMA male | P/N |
| Loss: <1.0 dB @ 20 GHz |
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Cable | Connectors: BNC male | 11086A |
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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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