Chapter 2 365
Performance Verification Tests
47. Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs: Agilent E4401B and E4411B (Option
1DN or 1DQ)
Figure 2-67 Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs Test Setup
NOTE The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer, the
steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer.
1. Complete this step only if more than two hours have elapsed since
performing a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer.
The microwave analyzer should be allowed to warm up for at least 30
minutes before proceeding.
Complete a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer by
performing the following steps:
a. Preset the microwave analyzer.
b. Connect a BNC cable between CAL OUTPUT and 50 Ω Input.
c. Press CAL, REALIGN LO & IF.
d. Set FREQUENCY, 300 MHz.
e. Set SPAN, 20 MHz.
f. Set AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm.
g. Press PEAK SEARCH.
h. Press CAL, REF LVL ADJ and use the ⇑ ⇓ arrows to adjust the DAC
value to a marker amplitude reading of −10 dBm. Press
STORE REF LVL.
i. Disconnect the BNC cable from between the CAL OUTPUT and
50 Ω Input.
2. Press Preset on the analyzer under test. Press the Factory Preset
softkey, if it is displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following
keys: