3. Sweep Time Accuracy Test (220 ms)

3.Sweep Time Accuracy Test (220 ms)

Related Adjustment Frequency Control Adjustments

Specification *lo% for sweep times 5100 seconds &20% for sweep times >lOO seconds

Description Preferred Procedure

This test is for sweep times 220 ms. For faster sweep times, refer to

Fast Sweep Time Accuracy Test (Test 19).

A universal counter is connected to the PENLIFT RECORDER OUTPUT (on the rear panel) of the spectrum analyzer. The counter is used in time interval mode to determine the “pen down” (sweep time) interval of the PENLIFT RECORDER OUTPUT. The penlift output voltage level corresponds directly to the sweeping of the analyzer (pen down = OV) and not-sweeping of the analyzer (pen up = 15V). A DVM is used to set the appropriate trigger level for the counter.

Alternate Procedure

Perform this procedure if the equipment for the preferred procedure is unavailable.

Sweep time accuracy for sweep times 220 ms can also be measured using the HP 8568B’s internal frequency counter for a time interval measurement.

SPECTRUM ANALYZER

UNIVERSAL

COUNTER

DIGITAL VOLTMETER

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Figure 2-4. Sweep Time Accuracy Test Setup

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