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Performance Tests
Performance Test Procedures
Performance Tests
Table3-4. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970U
Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended Model
Spectrum Analyzer LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer 8566B
Synthesized Sweeper Frequency: 13.3 to 20 GHz
Output Level: > 9 dBm 8340A
Amplifier Output Level: > 18 dBm leveled
Frequency Range: 4 to 6 GHz 11975A
Amplifier Frequency Range: 13.3 to 20 GHz
Output Level >15 dBm 8349A
Power Meter Compatible with Power Sensor 432A
Thermistor Mount SWR: <2.0 Hughes1 45773H-1100
1. Hughes Aircraft Co. Electron Dynamics Division, Torrance, CA
Thermistor Mount SWR: <1.3 @ 6 GHz 478A
Directional Coupler2
2. 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
U752D
Isolator Insertion Loss: <2 dB
Isolation: >20 dB
SWR: <1.5
U365A
Frequency Tripler Conversion Loss: <20 dB Spacekom Microwave3
TKa-1
3. Honeywell, Inc. Spacekom Microwave Center, Santa Barbara, CA
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 Connector s: SMA male
Loss: <1.0 dB @ 20 GHz P/N 8120-4 396
Cable C onnectors: BNC male 11086A