AM

CALIBRATION

CALIBRATION

NOTE

For 682X5B/683X5B models, the procedure for Linear AM and Log AM calibration must also be per- formed twice—once for frequencies of ￿2.2 GHz and once for frequencies of >2.2 GHz.

4. Using the K (male) to 2.4 mm (female) adapter,

 

connect the Power Sensor to the RF OUTPUT of

 

the 682XXB/683XXB.

 

NOTE

 

Before beginning this calibration proce-

 

dure, always let the 682XXB/683XXB

 

warm up for a minimum of one hour.

AM

The following procedure let you (1) adjust the AM

Calibration

Calibration DAC to provide the correct amount of

Procedure

AM in both linear (100%/V sensitivity) and log

 

(25 dB/V sensitivity) modes of operation for frequen-

 

cies of ￿2 GHz and >2 GHz, (2) calibrate the AM Me-

 

ter circuit, (3) calibrate the AM Function Generator,

 

and (4) store the results in non-volatile memory

 

(EEPROM) on the A17 CPU PCB.

 

NOTE

 

For those instruments that contain a Down

 

Converter, the procedure for Linear AM

 

and Log AM calibration must be performed

 

twice—once for frequencies ￿2 GHz and

 

once for frequencies >2 GHz. Upon initial

 

completion of each procedure, the program

 

will automatically return you to the start to

 

repeat the procedure.

 

1. Set up the Function Generator as follows:

 

a. Mode: EXT

 

b. Signal: Square Wave

 

2. Perform Linear AM calibration as follows:

 

a. At the $ prompt on the PC screen, type:

 

calterm 112 and press <ENTER>.

 

b. Set the function generator output to 0.00 volts.

 

When done, press any key on the keyboard to

 

continue calibration.

 

c. Now, set the function generator to output

 

￿0.50 volts. Use the COMPL button on the

 

function generator to toggle the output be-

 

tween +0.50 volts and –0.50 volts.

 

d. On the computer keyboard, use 1, 2 or 3 to in-

 

crement and 8, 9 and 0 to decrement the value

 

of the DAC’s setting to obtain a 9.54 dB differ-

 

ence in the power meter’s reading when the

 

function generator’s output is toggled.

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Anritsu 682XXB, 683XXB manual Calibration DAC to provide the correct amount

682XXB, 683XXB specifications

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