Verifying System Functionality

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Performing the System Functional Verification Test

Complete the following steps to verify system functionality using the supplied Agilent 8490D 10 dB fixed RF attenuator as the device under test.

To perform the system functional verification test

Step

Action

Notes

 

 

 

 

1

Switch on power to the

a Complete the steps listed in “To switch on

• Proper system function is dependent

 

system.

power to the system" on page 87.

upon the order in which the system

 

 

 

components are switched on.

 

 

 

 

2

Connect the device under

a Refer to the following figure.

 

 

test to the bias networks.

 

 

bConnect one end of the 2.4 mm female-to-female adapter to the semi-rigid cable attached to the RF/DC OUT connector of the port 1 bias network.

cConnect male end of the attenuator to the other end of the 2.4 mm female-to-female adapter.

dConnect the female end of the attenuator to the semi-rigid cable attached to the RF/DC OUT connector of the port 2 bias network.

•The 2.4 mm female-to-female adapter is a 11900B. Use the 11900B provided in the calibration kit.

•The port 1 bias network is a 11612V K11.

•The port 2 bias network is a 11612V K21.

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85225F specifications

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