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Performance Tests
Performance Test Procedures
Performance Tests
Table3-3. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970Q
Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model
Spectrum Analyzer LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer 8566B
Synthesized Sweeper Frequency: 11.0 to 16.7 GHz
Output Level: >0 dBm 8340A
Amplifier Output Level: >18 dBm leveled
Frequency Range: 4 to 6 GHz 11975A
Amplifier Frequency Range: 11.0 to 16.7 GHz
Output Level >15 dBm 8349A
Power Meter Compatible with Power Sensor 436A
Power Sensor SWR: <2.0 Q8486A
Power Sensor SWR: <1.3 @ 6 GHz 8485A
Directional Coupler1
1. Calibration data for the coupling ration between the output arm and the auxil-
iary arm is necessary for accurate me asurements.
Coupling: 20 dB
Directivity: >30 dB
Auxiliary Arm SWR: <1.2
Q752D
Isolator Insertion Loss: <2 dB
Isolation: >20 dB
SWR: <1.5
Q365A
Frequency Tripler Conversion Loss: <20 dB Spacekom Microwave2
TKa-1
2. Honeywell, Inc. Spacekom Microwave Center, Santa Barbara, CA
Adapter SMA female to Type N female P/N 1250-14 04
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 50 61-5458
Cable Connectors: SMA male
Loss: <1.0 dB @ 20 GHz P/N 8120-4396
Cable Connectors: BNC male 11086A