176 Chapter 2
Performance Verification Tests
23. Frequency Response, Agilent E4402B and E4403B
Measuring Frequency Response, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
1. Refer to Figure 2-30. Remove the reference sensor (Channel A
sensor) from the power splitter. Connect the power splitter to the
50 Ω Input of the analyzer using an adapter. Do not use a cable.
Figure 2-30 Frequency Response Test Setup, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
2. Set the source frequency to 10 MHz.
3. Set the source power level to the value corresponding to the source
power setting in Table 2-44 for the current source frequency
(10 MHz).
4. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is
displayed. Set the controls as follows:
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 10 MHz
2925 MHz
2999 MHz
a. This entry is for data taken with the function generator as
source.
b. This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as
source.
Table 2-44 Source/Splitter Characterization
Frequency
Power Meter Reading Splitter
Tracking
Error
Source
Power
SettingChannel A Channel B