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Calibration Cycle
Performance Verification Test Tables
Table 1-1 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Tests
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Table 1-2 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Tests
Table 1-3 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Tests
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Table 1-4 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Tests
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Table 1-5 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Tests
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Table 1-6 Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Tests
Table 1-7 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Tests
Table 1-8 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Tests
Before You Start
Recording the test results
Performing Self-Alignment
Periodic verification of operation
Test equipment you will need
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Table 1-11 Recommended Adapters
Table 1-12 Recommended Cables
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Tests included in this section:
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Calibration
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Table 2-1 Calibration Requirements
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Table 2-2 Agilent 11713A Settings for Agilent 8494G and Agilent 8496G
1. 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy
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5 Minute Warm-up Error Counter Reading 1 Counter Reading 3()10=
15 Minute Warm-up Error Counter Reading 2 Counter Reading 3()10=
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5. Frequency Span Accuracy: Agilent E4401B and E4411B
100 kHz and 100 MHz Frequency Span Readout Accuracy
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Table 2-8 Frequency Span Readout Accuracy
6. Frequency Span Accuracy: Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,
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Table 2-9 Frequency Span Readout Accuracy
7. Noise Sidebands
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8. Noise Sidebands - Wide Offsets: Agilent E4402B, E4404B, E4405B and E4407B
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9. System-Related Sidebands
Equipment Required
Additional Equipment for 75 Input
Procedure
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10. Residual FM
Procedure
Part 1: Residual FM
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Part 2: Residual FM for Option 1DR and 1D5
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11. Sweep Time Accuracy
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Sweep Time Accuracy 100 Mkr1 0.8 Sweep Time() Sweep Time
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12. Display Scale Fidelity
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Part 1: Log Display Scale Fidelity, Analog Bandwidths
CLFE Total Actual Attenuation Mkr Reading Total Actual Atten 0 dB from Ref Level()+=
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Test Record Entry CLFE (dB)
Test Record Entry ILFE (dB)
Part 2: Log Display Scale Fidelity, Digital Bandwidths
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Part 3: Linear Display Scale Fidelity, Analog Bandwidths
System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off FREQUENCY, 50 MHz
ILFE CLFE current()CLFE previous()=
Ideal Mkr Reading mV()1000 0.05 10ATmeasATref+()10
Ideal Mkr Reading(mV) 1000 0.05 107.9820.012+()1089.3 mV==
Part 4: Linear Display Scale Fidelity, Digital Bandwidths
This section is for analyzers with Option 1DR (narrow resolution bandwidths) only.
LFE % of RL()100 Actual Mkr Reading Ideal Mkr Reading 223.6 mV
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Actual Mkr Reading 85.0 mV= Ideal Mkr Reading 89.3 mV= LFE %of RL()100 85.0 89.3 223.6
Ideal Mkr Reading mV()1000 0.05 10ATmeasATref+()10
LFE %of RL()100 Actual Mkr Reading Ideal Mkr Reading 223.6 mV
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10.If the analyzer has a 75W Input press:
Input/Output (or Input) Input Z Corr (75)
15. On the analyzer press Peak Search (or Search), Marker >, and Marker > CF.
Table 2-16 Linear Scale Fidelity Worksheet, Option 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidths
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Table 2-17 Zero Span Cumulative Log Fidelity Worksheet, Opt 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidths
13. Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty
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Table 2-18 Actual Attenuation Worksheet
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7. Preset the synt hesized signal generato r ( set the controls as follows:
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14. Reference Level Accuracy: Agilent E4401B and E4411B
Actual Attenuator Step X dB()Actual Attenuation 20 dB()Actual Attenuation X dB()()=
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15. Reference Level Accuracy: Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B.
Actual Attenuator Step X dB()Actual Attenuation 20 dB()Actual Attenuation X dB()()=
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performance test record. The following is an example for 30 dBm reference level:
Log Scale, Digital Bandwidths, Option 1DR
8. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to set the signal peak 1 to 3 divisions below the reference level.
Table 2-24 Log Mode, Analog Bandwidths Worksheet
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Table 2-27 Linear Mode, Digital Bandwidths Worksheet, Option 1DR
16. Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty
Equipment Required for Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B
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17. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference Settings): Agilent E4401B and E4411B
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18. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference Settings): Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B,
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19. Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy:
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Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptd
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20. Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy: Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,
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Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptd
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21. Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy
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6 dB Bandwidth Upper Marker Frequency Lower Marker Frequency=
22. Frequency Response: Agilent E4401B and E4411B
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Table 2-40 Source/Splitter Characterization
a. These values do not apply to analyzers with 75 inputs (Option 1DP).
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a. These values do not apply to analyzers with 75 inputs (Option 1DP).
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23. Frequency Response, Agilent E4402B and E4403B
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Table 2-44 Source/Splitter Characterization
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Table 2-45 Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
Table 2-45 Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
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24. Frequency Response, Agilent E4404B,
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Table 2-49 Source/Splitter Characterization
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Table 2-50 Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
Table 2-50 Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
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a. These frequencies apply only to analyzers with Option UKB.
Table 2-51 Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz
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Table 2-52 Frequency Response Worksheet, >3 GHz
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25. Frequency Response (Preamp On): Agilent E4401B
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26. Frequency Response (Preamp On): Agilent E4402B
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Table 2-61 Frequency Response Worksheet, Preamp On
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27. Frequency Response (Preamp On): Agilent E4404B, E4405B, and E4407B
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a. This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source.
Table 2-63 Source/Splitter Characterization
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Table 2-64 Frequency Response Worksheet, Preamp On
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28. Other Input-Related Spurious Responses:
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Table 2-67 Other Input-Related Spurious Responses Worksheet
a. Image response b. Multiple response
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30.On the analyzer, press AMPLITUDE, Presel Center. 31.On the analyzer, press the following:
a. Image response b. Multiple response c. Out-of-band response
Table 2-68 Other Input-Related Spurious Responses
30. Spurious Responses: Agilent E4401B and E4411B
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31. Spurious Responses: Agilent E4402B and E4403B
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0.60 dB 7.05 dBm 6.45 dBm()=
0.70 dB 7.05 dBm 6.35 dBm()=
38.4 dBm 20 dBm 59 dB() 0.60 dB()+=
52.3 dBm 20 dBm 73 dB() 0.70 dB()+=
32. Spurious Responses: Agilent E4404B,
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0.60 dB 7.05 dBm 6.45 dBm()=
0.70 dB 7.05 dBm 6.35 dBm()=
1.2 dB 7.35 dBm 6.15 dBm()=
1.2 dB 7.25 dBm 6.05 dBm()=
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33. Gain Compression: Agilent E4401B, E4402B, E4403B, and E4411B
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Table 2-77 Source Frequency and Amplitude Settings
a. Agilent E4401B and E4402B with Option 1DR only. b. Agilent E4402B and E4403B only.
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34. Gain Compression: Agilent E4404B,
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Table 2-80 for each frequency indicated. Table 2-79 Source Frequency and Amplitude Settings
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35. Displayed Average Noise Level:
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Ref Lvl Offset (1 kHz RBW) Ref Amptd Meas Amptd (1 kHz RBW)=
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Table 2-81 DANL Measurement Sequence, E4401B
Table 2-82 DANL Measurement Sequence, E4411B
Table 2-83 DANL Measurement Sequence, E4401B 75 Inputs
Table 2-82 DANL Measurement Sequence, E4411B
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36. Displayed Average Noise Level: Agilent E4402B and E4403B
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Ref Lvl Offset(1 kHz RBW) Ref Amptd Meas Amptd(1 kHz RBW)=
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Subset D in Table 2-85.
8. After performing all applicable DANL measurement procedures,
Table 2-85 DANL Measurement Sequence, E4402B
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37. Displayed Average Noise Level: Agilent E4404B and E4405B
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Ref Lvl Offset (1 kHz RBW) Ref Amptd Meas Amptd (1 kHz RBW)=
Ref Lvl Offset (10 Hz RBW) Ref Amptd Meas Amptd (10 Hz RBW)=
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Table 2-87 DANL Measurement Sequence, E4404B
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38. Displayed Average Noise Level: Agilent E4407B and E4408B
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Ref Lvl Offset(1 kHz RBW) Ref Amptd Meas Amptd(1 kHz RBW)=
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Subset D in Table 2-89. Table 2-89 DANL Measurement Sequence, E4407B
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39. Residual Responses
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Amplitude Error Mkr1 1.0()100= Amplitude Error Mkr1 100= %
Equipment Required
Additional Equipment for Option 1DQ
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Vernier Accuracy Measured Power Level (dB) Source Vernier Setting (dB)=
Power Sweep Accuracy Positive Power Sweep Accuracy Negative Power Sweep Accuracy=
Table 2-92 Vernier Accuracy Worksheet
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Vernier Accuracy Measured Power Level (dB) Source Vernier Setting (dB)( 4 dB )+=
43. Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Agilent E4401B and E4411B
dBm 10 log10 E2R()1mW()=
Additional Equipment for Option 1DQ
Procedure Tracking Generator Level Flatness, Center Frequency 100 kHz
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Tracking Generator Level Flatness, Center Frequency 100 kHz
DVM Offset DVM Readout= Level Flatness
Corrected Level Flatness DVM= DVM Offset+
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dBm 10 log10 E2R()1mW()=
Tracking Generator Level Flatness, Center Frequency 100 kHz
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Tracking Generator Level Flatness, Center Frequency 100 kHz
DVM Offset DVM Readout= Level Flatness
Corrected Level Flatness DVM Readout= DVM Offset+
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45. Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs: Agilent E4401B and E4411B
Equipment Required
Additional Equipment Required for Option 1DQ
Procedure
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47. Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs: Agilent E4401B and E4411B
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Measuring Fundamental Amplitudes
Measuring Non-Harmonic Responses
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Non-harmonic Amplitude Marker Amplitude Fundamental Amplitude=
Determining the Highest Non-harmonic Spurious Response
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Non-harmonic Amplitude Marker Amplitude Fundamental Amplitude=
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Figure 2-70 Gate Delay and Gate Length Test Setup
3. Set up the function generator as follows:
4. Press
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Table 2-106 Gate Delay and Gate Length Accuracy Worksheet
Additional Equipment for Option 1DP
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52. First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy (Option AYZ only)
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Table 2-107 First LO Output Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet
53. IF INPUT Accuracy (Option AYZ only)
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321.4 MHz Mkr1 Fre
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54. Comms Frequency Response (Option BAC or BAH)
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54. Comms Frequency Response (Option BAC or BAH)
Table 2-108 Source/Splitter Characterization
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54. Comms Frequency Response (Option BAC or BAH)
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Flatness Error Mkr1 Amptd Current Channel B Splitter Tracking Error=
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Table 2-110 Frequency Response Worksheet Test:_______ Atten:_______ RBW:_______ Preamp:_______
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58. GSM Phase and Frequency Error (Options BAH and B7E)
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59. Comms Absolute Power Accuracy (Options BAC or BAH)
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Amplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptd
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mplitude Accuracy Measured Amplitude Amptd15dBm ActualTotalAtten RefAtten0dB
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Measured Amplitude Amptd + ()
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Table 2-120 GSM Transmit Power (Option BAH), Preamp Off, Input level
Table 2-121 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, cdmaOne, Input Level <25 dBm
Table 2-122 Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, GSM, Input Level 20 dBm
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Table 2-124 cdmaOne Channel Power Accuracy (PCS Band)
Table 2-125 GSM Transmit Power Accuracy (Cellular Band)
Table 2-126 GSM Transmit Power Accuracy (PCS Band)
RefAtten40dB 10 dB Actual40dB 1 dB Actual0dB
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Measured Amplitude Amptd
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Table 2-129 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power (Cellular Band) Preamp Off
Table 2-130 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power (PCS Band) Preamp Off
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RefAtten40dB 10 dB Actual40dB 1 dB Actual0dB
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Measured Amplitude Amptd
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Table 2-134 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power (PCS Band) Preamp On
Table 2-133 cdmaOne Receive Channel Power (Cellular Band) Preamp On
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Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test
Tests for the Agilent E4401B only are included in this test record,
Table 3-1 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record
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Table 3-2 Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record
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Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test
Tests for the Agilent E4402B only are included in this test record,
Table 3-3 Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Test Record
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Agilent E4403B Performance Verification
Tests for the Agilent E4403B only are included in this test record,
Table 3-5 Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Test Record
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Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test
Tests for the Agilent E4404B only are included in this test record,
Table 3-7 Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Test Record
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Agilent E4405B Performance Verification
Tests for the Agilent E4405B only are included in this test record,
Table 3-9 Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Test Record
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Agilent E4407B Performance Verification
Tests for the Agilent E4407B only are included in this test record,
Table 3-11 E4407B Performance Verification Test Record
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Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test
Tests for the Agilent E4408B only are included in this test record,
Table 3-13 Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record
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Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test
Tests for the Agilent E4411B only are included in this test record,
Table 3-15 Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record
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