TEST

MODEL

RECORD

68237B/68337B

3-9 Harmonic Test: RF Output Signals From 2 to 20 GHz (Continued)

Test Procedure (11 to 20 GHz)

Measured Value

Upper Limit

Set F1 to 12.4 GHz

 

 

Record the level of all harmonics of the 12.4 GHz carrier:

 

 

24.8

GHz (2nd harmonic)

_______________dBc

–60 dBc*

37.2

GHz (3rd harmonic)

_______________dBc

–60 dBc*

Set F1 to 16.0 GHz

 

 

Record the level of all harmonics of the 16.0 GHz carrier:

 

 

32.0

GHz (2nd harmonic)

_______________dBc

–60 dBc*

Set F1 to 20.0 GHz

 

 

Record the level of all harmonics of the 20.0 GHz carrier:

 

 

40.0

GHz (2nd harmonic)

_______________dBc

–60 dBc*

* –50 dBc if Option 15B (High Power) installed.

A-6

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Anritsu 682XXB, 683XXB manual Test Procedure 11 to 20 GHz

682XXB, 683XXB specifications

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