Test 2-6: AC Flatness - 10 MHz Filter

Description

The purpose of this test is to verify that the AFG meets its specifications for

AC flatness with the 10 MHz filter enabled.

Equipment Setup

•Connect equipment as shown in Figure 2-6

•Set DMM to ACV, autorange

Test Procedure

1.Reset the AFG:

*RST;*CLS

Reset AFG and clear

 

status registers

2.Set up the AFG to output a 24 dBm sinewave with the 10 MHz filter enabled:

VOLT 24DBM;

Set amplitude

:OUTP:LOAD 50

50 ohm load

OUTP:FILT:FREQ 10MHZ

10 MHz filter

OUTP:FILT ON

Enable filter

INIT:IMM

Initiate waveform

3.Set AFG output to the reference frequency (1 kHz):

FREQ 1000

Set frequency

4.Measure the amplitude with the DMM, convert the reading to dBm, and note the reading for future reference:

Reference Level (dBm) = 20 ⋅ log ￿Reading (volts)￿+13.0103

5.Set the AFG to the crossover frequency (lowest frequency that the Power Meter can measure):

FREQ 1E5

Set frequency

6.Measure the amplitude with the DMM and note the reading for future reference.

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Agilent Technologies 75000 Series C Test 2-6 AC Flatness 10 MHz Filter, Set AFG output to the reference frequency 1 kHz
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