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Application and Operation Concepts

This chapter provides conceptual information on the following primary operations and applications that are achievable with the HP 8753E network analyzer.

nHP 8753E System operation w Data processing

nActive channel keys

nEntry block keys

nStimulus functions

w Response functions

nS-parameters

nDisplay formats

nFour parameter display

nScale reference

nDisplay functions

nAveraging

nMarkers

nMeasurement calibration w Instrument state functions

nTime domain operation

nTest sequencing

nAmplifier measurements

nMixer measurements

nConnection considerations w Reference documents

Where to Look for More Information

Additional information about many of the topics discussed in this chapter is located in the following areas:

‘m Chapter 2, “Making Measurements,” contains step-by-step procedures for making measurements or using particular functions.

nChapter 3, “Mixer Measurements,” contains step-by-step procedures for making measurements of mixers

nChapter 5, “Optimizing Measurement Results,” describes techniques and functions for achieving the best measurement results.

nChapter 7, “Specifications and Measurement Uncertainties,” delines the performance capabilities of the analyzer.

nChapter 8, “Menu Maps,” shows softkey menu relationships.

nChapter 9, “Key Definitions,” describes all the front panel keys and softkeys.

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