Making Basic Measurements Using Spectrum Analyzer Mode

This chapter demonstrates basic spectrum analyzer measurements with examples of typical measurements; each measurement focuses on different

What You’ll functions. The measurement procedures covered in this chapter are listed

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Chapter • Resolving signals of equal amplitude using the resolution bandwidth function.

•Resolving small signals hidden by large signals using the resolution bandwidth function.

•Increasing the frequency readout resolution using the marker counter.

•Decreasing the frequency span using the marker track function.

•Tracking unstable signals using marker track and the maximum hold and minimum hold functions.

•Comparing signals using delta markers.

•Measuring low-level signals using attenuation, video bandwidth, and video averaging.

•Identifying distortion products using the RF attenuator and traces.

•Using the spectrum analyzer as a receiver in zero frequency span.

To find descriptions of specific spectrum analyzer functions refer to Chapter 6 “Key Descriptions”.

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