Making Complex Measurements

Making Stimulus Response Measurements

Tracking Generator Unleveled Condition

When using the tracking generator, the message TG unleveled may appear. The TG unleveled message indicates that the tracking generator source power (Source, Amplitude) could not be maintained at the selected level during some portion of the sweep. If the unleveled condition exists at the beginning of the sweep, the message will be displayed immediately. If the unleveled condition occurs after the sweep begins, the message will be displayed after the sweep is completed. A momentary unleveled condition may not be detected when the sweep time is short. The message will be cleared after a sweep is completed with no unleveled conditions.

The unleveled condition may be caused by any of the following:

•Start frequency is too low or the stop frequency is too high. The unleveled condition is likely to occur if the true frequency range exceeds the tracking generator frequency specification (especially the low frequency specification).

•Source attenuation may be set incorrectly (select Attenuation (Auto) for optimum setting).

•The source power may be set too high or too low, use Amplitude (Off) then Amplitude (On) to reset it.

•The source power sweep may be set too high, resulting in an unleveled condition at the end of the sweep. Use Power Sweep (Off) then Power Sweep (On) to decrease the amplitude.

•Reverse RF power from the device under test detected by the tracking generator ALC (automatic level control) system.

Measuring Device Bandwidth

It is often necessary to measure device bandwidth, such as when testing a bandpass filter. There is a key in the Peak Search menu that will perform this function. The device signal being measured must be displayed before activating the measurement. The span must include the full response.

Activate the measurement by toggling the N dB Points key to On. The analyzer places arrow markers at the − 3 dB points on either side of the response and reads the bandwidth. For other bandwidth responses enter the number of dB down desired, from − 1 dB to − 80 dB.

No other signal can appear on the display within N dB of the highest signal. The measured signal cannot have more than one peak that is greater than or equal to N dB. A signal must have a peak greater than the currently defined peak excursion to be identified. The default value for the peak excursion is 6 dB.

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E7402A, E7405A, E7404A, E7401A, E7403A specifications

Agilent Technologies, a leader in test and measurement solutions, offers a range of spectrum analyzers designed to meet the evolving demands of the electronics industry. The E7403A, E7401A, E7404A, E7405A, and E7402A are prominent models that embody advanced features and technologies, enhancing performance, accuracy, and user experience.

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