
Chapter 2 125
Performance Verification Tests
16. Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty
16. Resolution Bandwidth Switching
Uncertainty
To measure the resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty an 
amplitude reference is taken with the resolution bandwidth set to 
1 kHz using the marker delta function. The resolution bandwidth is 
changed to settings between 5 MHz and 1 Hz, as applicable, and the 
amplitude variation is measured at each setting and compared to the 
specification. The span is changed as necessary to maintain 
approximately the same aspect ratio. 
The related adjustment for this performance test is “IF Amplitude.”
Equipment Required for Agilent E4402B, E4403B,
E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B
BNC Cable: Agilent (E4402B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, E4408B)
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f): Agilent (E4402B, E4404B, E4405B, 
E4407B, E4408B)
Additional Equipment for Option BAB
Adapter, Type-N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)
Figure 2-16  Resolution Bandwidth Switching Test Setup
Procedure
1. On the Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, or 
E4408B, connect a BNC cable from the AMPTD REF OUT to the 
50 Ω Input using adapters as necessary. Refer to Figure 2-16.
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is 
displayed. Set the analyzer controls by pressing the following keys: