Setup Synthesizer Parameters

6.On the synthesizer, press (PRESET).

7.FREQUENCY ISTART) @ LGHz), LSTOP) 0 @ LGHz).

8.(POWER LEVEL) (TJ m.

Access User Flatness Correction Menu

9.Press POWER [MENU). Select Fitness Menu.

10.Select Delete Menu Delete All . This step insures that the flatness array is empty.

11.Press (6%). Leave the delete menu and return to the previous soft key menu.

12Enter the frequency points at which the correction information will be taken. Choose either the point-by-point entry method Enter Freq or the automatic frequency point generation

Auto Fill Start. For this example,select Auto Fill Start @IGHz).

13Select Auto Fill Stop a@=, Auto Fill Incr a[GHz).

Notice that a frequency list starting at 4 and ending at 10 GHz with an increment value of 1 GHz is created.

Enter Correction Data into Array

14.Select Mtr Meas Menu Measure Cars All. The power meter is now under synthesizer control and is performing the sequence of steps necessary to generate the correction information at each frequency point.

If an HP-IB error message is displayed verify that the interface connections are correct. Check the HP-IB address of the power meter and ensure that it is the same address the synthesizer is using (address 13 is assumed). Refer to the menu map 8, System, for the key sequence necessary to reach softkey Meter Adrs .

Enable User Flatness Correction

15.When the operation is complete, (a message is displayed) the flatness correction array is ready to be applied to your setup. Disconnect the power meter/sensor and press [FLTNESS ON/OFF) (amber LED on). The power produced at the point where the power meter/sensor was disconnected is now calibrated at the frequencies and power level specified above.

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