34. Gain Compression, HP 8591EM

This performance veri￿cation test must be performed with the EMC analyzer set in the spectrum analyzer mode.

Gain compression is measured by applying two signals, separated by 3 MHz. First, the test places a 020 dBm (87 dB￿V) signal at the input of the EMC analyzer (the EMC analyzer reference level is also set to 87 dB￿V). Then, a 0 dBm (107 dB￿V) signal is applied to the EMC analyzer, overdriving its input. The decrease in the ￿rst signal's amplitude (gain compression) caused by the second signal is the measured gain compression.

For the narrow bandwidth part of this test, the signals are separated by 10 kHz, then the ￿rst signal is kept 10 dB below the reference level.

There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.

Equipment Required

Synthesized sweeper

Synthesizer/level generator

Measuring receiver (used as a power meter)

Power sensor, 100 kHz to 1800 MHz

Directional bridge

Cable, BNC, 120 cm (48 in) (two required)

Adapter, Type N (f) to BNC (m)

Adapter, Type N (m) to BNC (m)

Adapter, Type N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)

Adapter, Type N (m) to BNC (f)

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