Recommended Test Equipment for | Agilent Technologies 11970-90031

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Table 3-5. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970V

Instrument	Critical Specifications	Recommended Model

Spectrum Analyzer	LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer	8566B
Swept Source	Compatible with V-Band Plug-In	8350B
V-Band Source Plug-In	Frequency Range: 50 to 75 GHz	Hughes1 47724H-1510
	Output Level: >0 dBm
Amplifier	Output Level >18 dBm leveled	11975A
	Frequency Range: 4 to 6 GHz
Power Meter	Compatible with Power Sensor	432A
Thermistor Mount	SWR: <2.0	Hughes 45774H-1100
Thermistor Mount	SWR: <1.3 @ 6 GHz	478A
Directional Coupler2	Coupling: 20 dB	Hughes 45324H-1220
	Directivity: >20 dB
	Auxiliary Arm SWR: <1.5
Variable Attentuator	Range: 0 to 15 dB	TRG3 510V/385
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	Connectors: SMA male	P/N 8120-4396
	Loss: <1.0 dB @ 20 GHz
Cable	Connectors: BNC male	11086A

1.Hughes Aircraft Co. Electron Dynamics Division, Torrance, CA

2.Calibration data for the coupling ration between the output arm and the auxiliary arm is necessary for accurate measurements.

3.Alpha Industries Inc. TRG Division, Woburn, MA

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