Agilent Technologies Work Light E1401 90493 User Manual

Calibration Guide  
Agilent Technologies ESA Spectrum Analyzers  
This manual provides documentation for the following instruments:  
Agilent ESA-E Series  
E4402B (9 kHz - 3.0 GHz)  
E4404B (9 kHz - 6.7 GHz)  
E4405B (9 kHz - 13.2 GHz)  
E4407B (9 kHz - 26.5 GHz)  
and  
Agilent ESA-L Series  
E4411B (9 kHz - 1.5 GHz)  
E4403B (9 kHz - 3.0 GHz)  
E4408B (9 kHz - 26.5 GHz)  
Manufacturing Part Number: E4401-90493  
Supersedes E4401-90475  
Printed in USA  
March 2005  
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Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers, including firmware upgrades and  
application information, please visit the following Internet URL:  
http://www.agilent.com/find/esa.  
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2. 10 MHz High-Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy: Agilent E4401B, E4402B,  
E4404B, E4405B, and E4407B (Option 1D5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
3. Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy: Agilent E4401B, E4402B,  
E4403B, and E4411B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
4. Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy: Agilent E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B, and E4408B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
6. Frequency Span Accuracy:  
Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
15. Reference Level Accuracy: Agilent E4402B,  
E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117  
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20. Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy: Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B, and E4408B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150  
29. Other Input-Related Spurious Responses: Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B, and E4408B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249  
40. Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy: Agilent E4401B, E4402B, E4404B, E4405B,  
and E4407B (Option AYX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333  
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42. Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy: Agilent E4402B,  
E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340  
43. Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Agilent E4401B and E4411B (Option 1DN or 1DQ)  
343  
44. Tracking Generator Level Flatness:  
Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN) . . . . 350  
45. Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs: Agilent E4401B and E4411B  
(Option 1DN or 1DQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356  
46. Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs: Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B,  
E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360  
47. Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs: Agilent E4401B and E4411B (Op-  
tion 1DN or 1DQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364  
48. Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs: Agilent E4402B, E4403B,  
E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370  
49. Tracking Generator LO Feedthrough: Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B,  
E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B(Option 1DN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376  
50. Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy: Agilent E4401B, E4402B, E4404B,  
E4405B, and E4407B (Option 1D6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379  
51. Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error: Agilent E4401B, E4402B, E4404B, E4405B,  
and E4407B (Option 1D6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384  
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Calibrating  
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Calibrating  
Calibration verifies that the analyzer performance is within all  
specifications. It is time consuming and requires extensive test  
equipment. Calibration consists of all the performance tests. For a  
complete listing of the performance tests, see the performance  
verification tests table for your specific analyzer.  
Allow the analyzer to warm up in accordance with the temperature  
stability specifications before performing the tests in this chapter.  
None of these test procedures involve removing the cover of the  
analyzer.  
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Chapter 1  
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Calibrating  
Calibration Cycle  
Calibration Cycle  
The performance tests in chapter 2 should be used to check the analyzer  
against its specifications once every year. Specifications are listed in the  
Specifications Guide.  
Performance Verification Test Tables  
The tables on the following pages list the performance tests in Chapter  
2 , “Performance Verification Tests,” required for each model number.  
Perform all the tests marked with a dot in the “Std” (standard) column.  
If any options are installed in the analyzer, also perform all tests  
marked with a dot in the appropriate option column.  
Chapter 1  
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Calibrating  
Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-1  
Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
10 MHz Reference Output Accuracyb  
1.  
2.  
10 MHz High-Stability Frequency Reference  
Output Accuracy  
3.  
Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency  
Count Accuracy  
5.  
Frequency Span Accuracy  
Noise Sidebands  
7.  
9.  
System-Related Sidebands  
Residual FM  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
16.  
17.  
Sweep Time Accuracy  
Display Scale Fidelity  
Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty  
Reference Level Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference  
Settings)  
19.  
21.  
22.  
25.  
28.  
30.  
33.  
35.  
39.  
40.  
41.  
Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response (Preamp On)  
Other Input-Related Spurious Responses  
Spurious Responses  
Gain Compression  
Displayed Average Noise Level  
Residual Responses  
Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy  
Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and  
Vernier Accuracy  
43.  
45.  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness  
Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs  
47.  
50.  
51.  
Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs  
Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length  
Accuracy  
Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error  
a. Perform these tests for all E4401B analyzers.  
b. Perform this test only on analyzers not equipped with Option 1D5.  
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Calibrating  
Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-2  
Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
10 MHz Reference Output Accuracyb  
1.  
2.  
10 MHz High-Stability Frequency Reference Output  
Accuracy  
3.  
Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count  
Accuracy  
6.  
Frequency Span Accuracy  
7.  
Noise Sidebands  
8.  
Noise Sidebands - Wide Offsets  
System-Related Sidebands  
Residual FM  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
15.  
16.  
18.  
20.  
21.  
23.  
26.  
29.  
31.  
33.  
36.  
39.  
40.  
42.  
Sweep Time Accuracy  
Display Scale Fidelity  
Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty  
Reference Level Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference Settings)  
Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response (Preamp On)  
Other Input-Related Spurious Responses  
Spurious Responses  
Gain Compression  
Displayed Average Noise Level  
Residual Responses  
Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy  
Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier  
Accuracy  
44.  
46.  
48.  
49.  
50.  
51.  
54.  
55.  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness  
Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator L.O. Feedthrough  
Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy  
Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error  
Comms Frequency Response  
(This test has been deleted.)  
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Calibrating  
Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-2  
Agilent E4402B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
56.  
(This test has been deleted.)  
57.  
58.  
(This test has been deleted.)  
GSM Phase and Frequency Errorc  
59.  
Comms Absolute Power Accuracy (Options BAC or  
BAH)  
a. Perform these tests for all E4402B analyzers.  
b. Perform this test only on analyzers not equipped with Option 1D5.  
c. Perform this test only on instruments having Option BAH, GSM Measurement Personality.  
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Calibrating  
Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-3  
Agilent E4403B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for  
Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
1.  
10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy  
Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy  
3.  
6.  
Frequency Span Accuracy  
7.  
Noise Sidebands  
9.  
System-Related Sidebands  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
15.  
16.  
18.  
20.  
21.  
23.  
29.  
31.  
33.  
36.  
39.  
42.  
44.  
46.  
48.  
49.  
Residual FM  
Sweep Time Accuracy  
Display Scale Fidelity  
Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty  
Reference Level Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference Settings)  
Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
Frequency Response  
Other Input-Related Spurious Responses  
Spurious Responses  
Gain Compression  
Displayed Average Noise Level  
Residual Responses  
Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness  
Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator L.O. Feedthrough  
a. Perform these tests on all E4403B analyzers.  
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Calibrating  
Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-4  
Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
10 MHz Reference Output Accuracyb  
1.  
2.  
10 MHz High-Stability Frequency Reference Output  
Accuracy  
4.  
Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count  
Accuracy  
6.  
Frequency Span Accuracy  
7.  
Noise Sidebands  
8.  
Noise Sidebands - Wide Offsets  
System-Related Sidebands  
Residual FM  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
15.  
16.  
18.  
20.  
21.  
24.  
27.  
29.  
32.  
34.  
37.  
39.  
40.  
42.  
Sweep Time Accuracy  
Display Scale Fidelity  
Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty  
Reference Level Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference Settings)  
Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response (Preamp On)  
Other Input-Related Spurious Responses  
Spurious Responses  
Gain Compression  
Displayed Average Noise Level  
Residual Responses  
Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy  
Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier  
Accuracy  
44.  
46.  
48.  
49.  
50.  
51.  
54.  
55.  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness  
Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator L.O. Feedthrough  
Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy  
Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error  
Comms Frequency Response  
(This test has been deleted.)  
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Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-4  
Agilent E4404B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
56.  
57.  
58.  
(This test has been deleted.)  
(This test has been deleted.)  
GSM Phase and Frequency Errorc  
59.  
Comms Absolute Power Accuracy (Options BAC or BAH)  
a. Perform these tests on all Agilent E4404B analyzers.  
b. Perform this test only on analyzers not equipped with Option 1D5.  
c. Perform this test only on instruments having Option BAH, GSM Measurement Personality.  
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Calibrating  
Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-5  
Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
10 MHz Reference Output Accuracyb  
1.  
2.  
10 MHz High-Stability Frequency Reference Output  
Accuracy  
4.  
Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count  
Accuracy  
6.  
Frequency Span Accuracy  
7.  
Noise Sidebands  
8.  
Noise Sidebands - Wide Offsets  
System-Related Sidebands  
Residual FM  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
15.  
16.  
18.  
20.  
21.  
24.  
27.  
29.  
32.  
34.  
37.  
39.  
40.  
42.  
Sweep Time Accuracy  
Display Scale Fidelity  
Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty  
Reference Level Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference Settings)  
Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response (Preamp On)  
Other Input-Related Spurious Responses  
Spurious Responses  
Gain Compression  
Displayed Average Noise Level  
Residual Responses  
Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy  
Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier  
Accuracy  
44.  
46.  
48.  
49.  
50.  
51.  
54.  
55.  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness  
Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator L.O. Feedthrough  
Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy  
Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error  
Comms Frequency Response  
(This test has been deleted.)  
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Calibrating  
Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-5  
Agilent E4405B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
56.  
(This test has been deleted.)  
57.  
58.  
(This test has been deleted.)  
GSM Phase and Frequency Errorc  
59.  
Comms Absolute Power Accuracy (Options BAC or BAH)  
a. Perform these tests on all E4405B analyzers.  
b. Perform this test only if the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1D5.  
c. Perform this test only on instruments having Option BAH, GSM Measurement Personality.  
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Calibrating  
Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-6  
Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
10 MHz Reference Output Accuracyb  
1.  
2.  
10 MHz High-Stability Frequency Reference Output  
Accuracy  
4.  
Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count  
Accuracy  
6.  
Frequency Span Accuracy  
7.  
Noise Sidebands  
8.  
Noise Sidebands - Wide Offsets  
System-Related Sidebands  
Residual FM  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
15.  
16.  
18.  
20.  
21.  
24.  
27.  
29.  
32.  
34.  
38.  
39.  
40.  
42.  
Sweep Time Accuracy  
Display Scale Fidelity  
Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty  
Reference Level Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference Settings)  
Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response (Preamp On)  
Other Input-Related Spurious Responses  
Spurious Responses  
Gain Compression  
Displayed Average Noise Level  
Residual Responses  
Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy  
Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier  
Accuracy  
44.  
46.  
48.  
49.  
50.  
51.  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness  
Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator L.O. Feedthrough  
Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy  
Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error  
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Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-6  
Agilent E4407B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
52.  
53.  
54.  
55.  
56.  
57.  
58.  
First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy  
IF Input Accuracy  
Comms Frequency Response  
(This test has been deleted.)  
(This test has been deleted.)  
(This test has been deleted.)  
GSM - Phase and Frequency Errorc  
59.  
Comms Absolute Power Accuracy (Options BAC or BAH)  
a. Perform these tests on all E4407B analyzers.  
b. Perform this test only on analyzers not equipped with Option 1D5.  
c. Perform this test only on instruments having Option BAH, GSM Measurement Personality.  
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Calibrating  
Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-7  
Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for  
Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
1.  
4.  
6.  
7.  
9.  
10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy  
Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy  
Frequency Span Accuracy  
Noise Sidebands  
System-Related Sidebands  
10. Residual FM  
11. Sweep Time Accuracy  
12. Display Scale Fidelity  
13. Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty  
15. Reference Level Accuracy  
16. Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty  
18. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference Settings)  
20. Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy  
21. Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
24. Frequency Response  
29. Other Input-Related Spurious Responses  
32. Spurious Responses  
34. Gain Compression  
38. Displayed Average Noise Level  
39. Residual Responses  
42. Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy  
44. Tracking Generator Level Flatness  
46. Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
48. Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
49. Tracking Generator L.O. Feedthrough  
a. Perform these tests on all E4408B analyzers.  
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Calibrating  
Calibration Cycle  
Table 1-8  
Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Tests  
Calibration for  
Instrument Option:  
Performance Test Name  
1.  
3.  
5.  
7.  
10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy  
Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Count Accuracy  
Frequency Span Accuracy  
Noise Sidebands  
9.  
System-Related Sidebands  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
16.  
17.  
19.  
21.  
22.  
28.  
30.  
33.  
35.  
39.  
41.  
43.  
45.  
47.  
Residual FM  
Sweep Time Accuracy  
Display Scale Fidelity  
Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty  
Reference Level Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference Settings)  
Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
Frequency Response  
Other Input-Related Spurious Responses  
Spurious Responses  
Gain Compression  
Displayed Average Noise Level  
Residual Responses  
Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness  
Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs  
a. Perform these tests on all E4411B analyzers.  
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Calibrating  
Before You Start  
Before You Start  
This brief procedure should be performed before starting the  
performance verification tests:  
1. Switch the analyzer on and let it warm up for five minutes.  
2. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B, or E4408B, connect a cable from AMPTD REF OUT to the  
50 Input.  
3. Press System, Alignments, Align Now, All, and wait for the auto  
alignments to finish.  
4. Read the remainder of this section before you start any of the tests,  
and make a copy of the Performance Verification Test Record  
described below in "Recording the test results."  
Recording the test results  
Performance verification test records, for each analyzer, are provided in  
the chapter following the tests.  
Each test result is identified as a TR Entry in the performance tests  
and on the performance verification test record. We recommend that  
you make a copy of the performance verification test record, record the  
test results on the copy, and keep the copy for your calibration test  
record. This record could prove valuable in tracking gradual changes in  
test results over long periods of time.  
Performing Self-Alignment  
Perform a complete self-alignment at least once per day, or if the  
analyzer fails a verification test. To perform a self-alignment, press  
System, Alignment, Align Now, All. The instrument must be up to  
operating temperature in order for this test to be valid. If the analyzer  
continuously fails one or more specifications, complete any remaining  
tests and record all test results on a copy of the test record. Then refer  
to Chapter 4 , “If You Have a Problem,” for instructions on how to solve  
the problem.  
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Calibrating  
Before You Start  
Periodic verification of operation  
The analyzer requires periodic verification of operation. Under most  
conditions of use, you should test the analyzer at least once a year with  
the complete set of performance verification tests.  
Test equipment you will need  
The following tables list the recommended test equipment for the  
performance tests. The tables also list recommended equipment for the  
analyzer adjustment procedures which are located in the Agilent ESA  
Spectrum Analyzers Service Guide. Any equipment that meets the  
critical specifications given in the table can be substituted for the  
recommended model.  
Table 1-9  
Recommended Test Equipment  
Critical Specifications for Equipment  
Substitution  
Recommended  
HP/Agilent Model  
a
Equipment  
Use  
Digital Multimeter  
DVM Test Leads  
Universal Counter  
Input Resistance 10 megohms  
3458A  
34118B  
53132A  
P,A,T  
T
Accuracy: 10 mV on 100 V range  
For use with HP/Agilent 3458A Digital  
Multimeter  
Frequency Range: 10 MHz 100 Hz  
Time Interval Range: 25 ms to 100 ms  
Single Trigger Operation  
P,A,T  
Range: 2.5 Vdc to –2.5 Vdc  
External Reference Input  
Gate Time: 10 seconds  
Frequency Resolution: 0.01 Hz  
Frequency Standard Frequency: 10 MHz  
Timebase Accuracy  
5071A  
P,A  
(Aging): <1×109/day  
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Recommended Test Equipment  
Critical Specifications for Equipment  
Recommended  
HP/Agilent Model  
a
Equipment  
Use  
Substitution  
Oscilloscope  
Bandwidth: dc to 100 MHz  
Vertical Scale Factor of 0.5 V to 5 V/Div  
Two channels  
54820A  
T
Minimum Timebase Setting: <100 ns  
Digitizing display with pulse width and  
time interval measurement functions  
Delta –T measurement accuracy in  
200 ns / div: <450 ps  
Power Meter  
Compatible with HP/Agilent 8480  
series power sensors.  
dB relative mode.  
Resolution: 0.01 dB  
Reference Accuracy: 1.2%  
E4419B  
8482A  
P,A,T  
P,A,T  
RF Power Sensor  
(2 required)  
Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 3 GHz  
Maximum SWR:  
1.60 (100 kHz to 300 kHz)  
1.20 (300 kHz to 1 MHz)  
1.1 (1 MHz to 2.0 GHz)  
1.18 (2.0 GHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Amplitude range: –25 dBm to 10 dBm  
Microwave Power  
Sensor  
Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz  
Maximum SWR:  
1.15 (50 MHz to 100 MHz)  
1.10 (100 MHz to 2 GHz)  
8485A  
P,A,T  
1.15 (2 GHz to 12.4 GHz)  
1.20 (12.4 GHz to 18 GHz)  
1.25 (18 GHz to 26.5 GHz)  
Amplitude range: –25 dBm to 0 dBm  
Power Sensor, Low  
Power  
Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 3.0 GHz  
Amplitude Range: –20 dBm to –70 dBm  
Maximum SWR:  
1.4 (10 MHz to 30 MHz)  
1.15 (30 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
8481D  
8663A  
P,A,T  
P,A  
Synthesized Signal  
Generator  
Frequency Range: 100 kHz to  
1500 MHz  
Amplitude Range: –35 to 16 dBm  
SSB Noise: <–120 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz  
offset  
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Recommended Test Equipment  
Critical Specifications for Equipment  
Recommended  
HP/Agilent Model  
a
Equipment  
Use  
Substitution  
Wide Offset  
Phase Noise  
Signal Generator  
Frequency Range: 1 GHz 1 MHz  
Amplitude Range: 0 dBM 5 dB  
Phase Noise:  
8665B  
P
<−131 dBc/Hz typical @ 100 kHz offset  
<−145 dBc/Hz typical @ 1 MHz offset  
<−147 dBc/Hz typical @ 5 MHz offset  
<−149 dBc/Hz typical @ 10 MHz offset  
Signal Generator  
(Option BAH)  
Frequency Range: 900 MHz to  
1800 MHz  
Amplitude Range: –30 to 0 dBm  
Phase Error: <0.5°  
Frequency Error: <2.5 Hz  
E4433B  
Option UN8, 1E5  
P
Spectrum Analyzer,  
Microwave  
Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 7 GHz  
Relative Amplitude Accuracy:  
100 kHz to 3.0 GHz: < 1.8 dB  
Frequency Accuracy: < 10 kHz at 7  
GHz  
8563E  
P,T  
Synthesized  
Sweeper  
(2 required)  
Frequency Range:  
E4407B or E4408B: 10 MHz to  
26.5 GHz  
P,A,T  
83630/40/50B  
All others: 10 MHz to 13.2 GHz  
Frequency Accuracy (CW): 0.02%  
Leveling Modes: Internal and External  
Modulation Modes: AM  
83620/30/B  
40/50B  
Power Level Range: –40 to 16 dBm  
Function Generator  
Frequency Range: 0.1 Hz to 15 MHz  
Frequency Accuracy: 0.02%  
Waveform: Triangle, Square, Sine  
33120A or  
3325B  
P,A,T  
P
Attenuator/Switch  
Driver  
Compatible with HP/Agilent 8494G  
and 8496G Programmable step  
attenuators  
11713A  
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Recommended Test Equipment  
Critical Specifications for Equipment  
Recommended  
HP/Agilent Model  
a
Equipment  
Use  
Substitution  
Attenuator, 1 dB  
Step  
Attenuation Range: 0 to 11 dB  
Frequency Range: 50 MHz 1 MHz  
Connectors: Type-N female  
8494A/G  
P
Calibrated at 50 MHz with accuracy of  
1 to 11 dB attenuation: 0.010 dB.  
Attenuator, 10 dB  
Step  
Attenuation Range: 0 to 110 dB  
Frequency Range: 50 MHz 1 MHz  
Connectors: Type-N female  
8496A/G  
P
Calibrated at 50 MHz with accuracy of:  
0 to 40 dB attenuation: 0.020 dB  
50 to 100 dB attenuation: 0.065 dB  
110 dB attenuation: 0.075 dB  
Attenuator, 10 dB  
Fixed  
Nominal attenuation: 10 dB  
Frequency Range: dc to 3 GHz  
Connectors: Type-N(m) and Type-N(f)  
8491A  
Option 010  
P
P
Attenuator, 6 dB  
Fixed (2 required)  
Nominal attenuation: 6 dB  
Frequency Range: 50 MHz 1 MHz  
VSWR: <1.1: 1 at 50 MHz  
8491A  
Option 006  
Attenuator, 20 dB  
Fixed  
Nominal attenuation: 20 dB  
Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 3 GHz  
VSWR: <1.2: 1 at 3 GHz  
8491A  
Option 020  
P
Attenuator  
Interconnect Kit  
Mechanically and electrically connects  
HP/Agilent 8494A/G and HP/Agilent  
8496A/G  
11716 Series  
a. P = Performance Test, A = Adjustment, T = Troubleshooting  
Table 1-10  
Recommended Accessories  
Critical Specifications for Accessory  
Recommended  
a
Equipment  
Use  
Substitution  
HP/Agilent Model  
Directional Bridge  
Frequency Range: 5 MHz to 3 GHz  
Directivity: >40 dB  
86205A  
P
Coupling factor: 16 dB nominal  
Insertion Loss: 2 dB maximum  
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Recommended Accessories  
Critical Specifications for Accessory  
Recommended  
a
Equipment  
Use  
Substitution  
HP/Agilent Model  
Power Splitter  
(for E4401B/  
02B/03B/11B)  
Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz  
Insertion Loss: 6 dB nominal  
Output Tracking: <0.25 dB  
11667A  
P,A  
Equivalent Output SWR: <1.22:1  
Power Splitter  
(for E4404B/  
05B/07B/08B)  
Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz  
Insertion Loss: 6 dB nominal  
Output Tracking: <0.25 dB  
11667B  
87300B  
Equivalent Output SWR: <1.22:1  
Directional Coupler  
(for E4404B/05B/  
07B/08B)  
Frequency Range: 2 GHz to 15 GHz  
Directivity: >16 dB  
Max.VSWR: 1.35:1  
Transmission Arm Loss: <1.5 dB  
(nominal)  
Coupled Arm Loss: ~ 10 dB (nominal)  
Termination, 50 Ω  
(2 required for  
Option 1DN)  
Impedance: 50 nominal  
Connector: Type-N (m)  
909A  
P,T  
Termination, 50 Ω  
Impedance: 50 (nominal) Connector:  
11593A  
P,A  
P,T  
BNC (m)  
Termination, 75 Ω  
(Option 1DQ, 1DP)  
Impedance: 75 (nominal) (2 required  
for Option 1DQ) (1 required for  
Option 1DP)  
909E  
Option 201  
50 MHz Low Pass  
Filter  
Cutoff Frequency: 50 MHz  
Rejection at 65 MHz: >40 MHz  
Rejection at 75 MHz: >60 dB  
0955-0306  
P
300 MHz Low Pass  
Filter  
Cutoff Frequency: 300 MHz  
Rejection at >435 MHz: >45 dB  
0955-0455  
0955-0487  
P
P
1 GHz Low Pass  
Filter  
Cutoff Frequency: 1 GHz  
Rejection at >2 GHz: >60 dB  
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Recommended Accessories  
Critical Specifications for Accessory  
Recommended  
a
Equipment  
Use  
Substitution  
HP/Agilent Model  
1.8 GHz Low Pass  
Filter (for  
E4404/5/7/8B)  
Cutoff Frequency: 1.8 GHz  
Rejection at >3 GHz: >45 dB  
0955-0491  
(2 required)  
P
4.4 GHz Low Pass  
Filter (for  
E4404/5/7/8B)  
Cutoff Frequency: 4.4 GHz  
Rejection at >5.5 GHz: >42 dB  
9135-0005 or  
360D  
(2 required)  
P
a. P = Performance Test, A = Adjustment, T = Troubleshooting  
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Recommended Adapters  
Recommended  
HP/Agilent  
Model  
Use a  
Critical Specifications for Adapter Substitution  
BNC (m) to BNC (m)  
BNC tee (f,m,f)  
1250-0216  
1250-0781  
1250-1745  
1250-1477  
1250-1534  
P,T  
A,T  
Type-N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Type-N (f) to BNC (m)  
P,A,T  
P,T  
Type-N (f) to BNC (m), 75 (2 required for Option 1DQ)  
(1 required for Option 1DP)  
P,A,T  
Type-N (m) to BNC (f) (4 required)  
Type-N (m) to BNC (m) (2 required)  
Type-N (m) to BNC (m), 75 (Option 1DP)  
Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
1250-1476  
1250-1473  
1250-1533  
1250-1472  
1250-1475  
1250-1529  
1250-0597  
1250-1636  
11852B  
P,A,T  
P,T  
P,A,T  
P,T  
Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
P,A,T  
P,A,T  
P,A,T  
P
Type-N (f) to Type-N (f), 75 (Option 1DP)  
Type-N (f), 75 , to Type-N (m), 50 (Option 1DP)  
Type-N (m) to SMA (m)  
50 to 75 Minimum Loss  
P,A,T  
Frequency Range: dc to 1.5 GHz  
Insertion Loss: 5.7 dB, nominal (Option 1DP)  
Type N(f) to Type N(f)  
1250-0777  
1250-1535  
1250-1744  
1250-1749  
1251-2277  
1250-0780  
Type N(f) to BNC(f), 75 ohm (Option 1DP only)  
Type N (m) to APC 3.5 (f) (3 required)  
APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Dual Banana to BNC (f)  
P,A,T  
Type N (m) to BNC (f) (2 required)  
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Recommended Cables  
Recommended  
HP/Agilent  
Model  
Use a  
Critical Specifications for Cable Substitution  
Frequency Range: dc to 1 GHz  
Length: 122 cm (48 in)  
Connectors: BNC (m) both ends (4 required)  
10503A  
P,A,T  
Type-N, 62 cm (24 in)  
11500C  
11500D  
10502A  
P,T  
P,A,T  
P,T  
Type-N, 152 cm (60 in) (2 required)  
Frequency Range: dc to 310 MHz  
Length: 23 cm (9 in)  
Connectors: BNC (m) both ends  
BNC, 75 , 30 cm (12 in) (Option 1DP)  
5062-6452  
P,A,T  
T
Cable, Test  
85680-60093  
Length: 91 cm (36 in)  
Connectors: SMB (f) to BNC (m) (2 required)  
APC 3.5 Cable  
8120-4921  
P,A,T  
Frequency: 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz  
Connectors: APC 3.5 (m)  
Length: >92 cm (36 in) (2 required)  
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Performance Verification Tests  
These tests verify the electrical performance of the analyzer. Allow the  
analyzer to warm up in accordance with the temperature stability  
specifications before performing the tests.  
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Tests included in this section:  
Tests included in this section:  
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Calibration  
To perform calibration:  
1. Run all performance verification tests listed in Column 1 of Table 2-1  
that are applicable to the analyzer being calibrated and the installed  
options. Refer to the Performance Verification test tables in  
Chapter 1 for a list of the tests that are applicable to the analyzer  
being calibrated.  
2. If any of the performance verification tests fail, perform the  
appropriate calibration adjustments listed in Column 2 of Table 2-1  
which corresponds to the failure.  
3. Repeat all of the performance verification tests listed in Column 1 of  
Table 2-1 if any calibration adjustments were made in step 2. This  
will confirm that there is no interaction between adjustments which  
could negatively impact analyzer performance.  
Table 2-1 lists the performance verification tests and adjustments  
needed for calibration. The performance tests are located in the  
following pages of this chapter. Adjustment information is located in the  
service guide.  
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Tests included in this section:  
Table 2-1  
Calibration Requirements  
Performance Verification Tests  
Test  
#
Calibration Adjustments  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
10 MHz Reference Output  
Accuracy  
10 MHz Frequency Reference  
Adjustment  
10 MHz High-Stability Frequency  
Reference Output Accuracy  
10 MHz Frequency Reference  
Adjustment  
Frequency Readout and Marker  
Frequency Count Accuracy  
None  
Frequency Readout and Marker  
Frequency Count Accuracy  
None  
5.  
Frequency Span Accuracy  
Frequency Span Accuracy  
Noise Sidebands  
None  
6.  
None  
7.  
None  
8.  
Noise Sidebands - Wide Offsets  
System-Related Sidebands  
Residual FM  
None  
9.  
IF Amplitude  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
None  
Sweep Time Accuracy  
Display Scale Fidelity  
None  
IF Amplitude  
Input Attenuation Switching  
Uncertainty  
50 MHz Amplitude Reference  
14.  
15.  
16.  
Reference Level Accuracy  
Reference Level Accuracy  
IF Amplitude  
IF Amplitude  
IF Amplitude  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching  
Uncertainty  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy  
(Reference Settings)  
None  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy  
(Reference Settings)  
None  
Overall Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Frequency Response Adjustment  
None  
Overall Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
21.  
22.  
23.  
Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
Frequency Response  
IF Amplitude  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response  
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Calibration Requirements  
Performance Verification Tests  
Test  
#
Calibration Adjustments  
Frequency Response  
24.  
25.  
26.  
27.  
28.  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response (Preamp On)  
Frequency Response (Preamp On)  
Frequency Response (Preamp On)  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response  
None  
Other Input-Related Spurious  
Responses  
29.  
Other Input-Related Spurious  
Responses  
None  
30.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
34.  
35.  
36.  
37.  
38.  
39.  
40.  
Spurious Responses  
None  
Spurious Responses  
None  
Spurious Responses  
None  
Gain Compression  
None  
Gain Compression  
None  
Displayed Average Noise Level  
Displayed Average Noise Level  
Displayed Average Noise Level  
Displayed Average Noise Level  
Residual Responses  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response  
None  
Fast Time Domain Amplitude  
Accuracy  
None  
41.  
42.  
43.  
44.  
45.  
46.  
Tracking Generator Absolute  
Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy  
Tracking Generator ALC and  
Tracking Generator Frequency Slope  
Tracking Generator Absolute  
Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy  
Tracking Generator ALC and  
Tracking Generator Frequency Slope  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Tracking Generator ALC and  
Tracking Generator Frequency Slope  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Tracking Generator ALC and  
Tracking Generator Frequency Slope  
Tracking Generator Harmonic  
Spurious Outputs  
None  
Tracking Generator Harmonic  
Spurious Outputs  
None  
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Calibration Requirements  
Performance Verification Tests  
Test  
#
Calibration Adjustments  
47.  
48.  
49.  
50.  
51.  
Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic None  
Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic None  
Spurious Outputs  
Tracking Generator L.O.  
Feedthrough  
LO Power  
Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate  
Length Accuracy  
None  
None  
Gate Mode Additional Amplitude  
Error  
52.  
53.  
54.  
55.  
56.  
57.  
58.  
59.  
First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy LO Power  
IF INPUT Accuracy  
Comms Frequency Response  
Deleted  
IF INPUT Correction  
Frequency Response Error Correction  
None  
Deleted  
None  
Deleted  
None  
GSM Phase and Frequency Error  
Comms Absolute Power Accuracy  
None  
IF Amplitude Adjustment  
Manual use of Agilent 8494G and Agilent 8496G Attenuators  
with the Agilent 11713A  
When using the programmable versions of the 1 dB and 10 dB step  
attenuator (Agilent 8494G and Agilent 8496G), the Agilent 11713A  
Attenuator/ Switch Driver must be used to control the attenuators. The  
Agilent 8494G 1 dB step attenuator should be connected as Attenuator  
X and the Agilent 8496G 10 dB step attenuator should be connected as  
Attenuator Y.  
Use Table 2-2 to determine which of the Attenuator X and Attenuator Y  
settings are use to set the step attenuators to the desired value. In the  
columns labeled Attenuator X and Attenuator Y, a 1” indicates that  
section is on (the LED in the button will be lit), while a “0” indicates  
that section is off. For example, if the 1 dB step attenuator should be set  
to 2 dB and the 10 dB step attenuator should be set to 60 dB, sections 2,  
6, and 7 should be on (lit) and all other sections should be off.  
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Agilent 11713A Settings for Agilent 8494G and Agilent 8496G  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
(dB)  
Attenuator X  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
(dB)  
Attenuator Y  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
10  
20  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
90  
100  
110  
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
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1. 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy  
1. 10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy  
The setability is measured by changing the settings of the  
digital-to-analog converter (DAC), which controls the frequency of the  
timebase. The difference in frequency for each DAC step is calculated  
and compared to the specification.  
The related adjustment for this performance verification test is the  
“10 MHz Reference Frequency Adjustment.”  
Equipment Required  
Universal counter (Instructions are for Agilent 53132A. For Agilent  
5316B, refer to its user documentation.)  
Frequency standard  
Cable, BNC, 122-cm (48-in) (2 required)  
Figure 2-1  
10 MHz Reference Test Setup  
Procedure  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-1. The frequency  
standard provides the reference for the universal counter.  
2. Check that the analyzer is not in external reference mode. If  
Ext Refappears on the screen, the analyzer is in external reference  
mode. If the analyzer is in external reference mode, disconnect the  
external reference.  
3. Ensure that the analyzer has been on and in internal frequency mode  
for at least five minutes before proceeding.  
4. Set the universal counter controls as follows:  
a. Press Gate & ExtArm.  
b. Press any one of the arrow keys until TIMEis displayed.  
c. Press Gate & ExtArm again. Using the arrow keys, set the time to  
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d. Press Enter.  
e. On Channel 1, press 50 /1 Muntil the LED is lit.  
f. On Channel 1, press x10 Attenuator until the LEd is extinguished.  
g. On Channel 1, press AC/DC until the LED next to DC is  
extinguished.  
h. On Channel 1, press 100 kHz Filter until the LED is extinguished.  
i. On Channel 1, press Trigger/Sensitivity until Auto Trigis  
displayed.  
j. Use the arrow keys to toggle to off.  
k. Press Freq & Ratio.  
5. Wait for the universal counter reading to stabilize. Record the  
universal counter reading in Table 2-3 as Counter Reading 1 with  
0.1 Hz resolution.  
6. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
System, Alignments, Timebase, Fine  
7. Record the number in the active function block of the analyzer in  
Table 2-3 as Timebase Fine.  
8. Press the (up arrow) key on the analyzer.  
9. Wait for the frequency counter reading to stabilize. Record the  
frequency counter reading in Table 2-3 as Counter Reading 2 with  
0.1 Hz resolution.  
10.Press the (down arrow) key on the analyzer 2 times.  
11.Wait for the frequency counter reading to stabilize. Record the  
frequency counter reading in Table 2-3 as Counter Reading 3 with  
0.1 Hz resolution.  
12.Press Preset on the analyzer to return the DAC settings to their  
initial values. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is displayed.  
13.Subtract Counter Reading 1 from Counter Reading 2 and record the  
difference in Table 2-3 as the Positive Frequency Change.  
Positive Frequency Change = Counter Reading 2 – Counter Reading 1  
14.Subtract Counter Reading 3 from Counter Reading 1 and record the  
difference in Table 2-3 as the Positive Frequency Change.  
Negative Frequency Change = Counter Reading 1 – Counter Reading 3  
15.Of the Positive Frequency Change and negative frequency change  
values recorded in Table 2-3, record the largest value in Table 2-3 as  
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the maximum frequency change.  
16.Divide the maximum frequency change by two and record the result  
as the settability.  
Table 2-3  
10 MHz Reference Accuracy Worksheet  
Description  
Measurement  
Counter Reading 1  
Timebase Fine DAC  
___________ Hz  
___________ Hz  
___________ Hz  
___________ Hz  
___________ Hz  
___________ Hz  
___________ Hz  
___________ Hz  
Counter Reading 2  
Counter Reading 3  
Positive Frequency Change  
Negative Frequency Change  
Maximum Frequency Change  
Settability  
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2. 10 MHz High-Stability Frequency Reference Output Accuracy: Agilent E4401B, E4402B,  
E4404B, E4405B, and E4407B (Option 1D5)  
2. 10 MHz High-Stability Frequency Reference  
Output Accuracy: Agilent E4401B, E4402B,  
E4404B, E4405B, and E4407B (Option 1D5)  
This test applies only to analyzers equipped with the high-stability  
frequency reference, Option 1D5. If your analyzer does not have Option  
1D5, perform the “10 MHz Reference Output Accuracy” test instead.  
This test measures the warmup characteristics of the 10 MHz reference  
oscillator. The ability of the 10 MHz oscillator to meet its warmup  
characteristics gives a high level of confidence that it will also meet its  
yearly aging specification.  
The universal counter is connected to the 10 MHz REF OUT. After the  
analyzer has been allowed to cool for at least 60 minutes, the analyzer  
is powered on. A frequency measurement is made five minutes after  
power is applied and the frequency is recorded. Another frequency  
measurement is made 10 minutes later (15 minutes after power is  
applied) and the frequency is recorded. A final frequency measurement  
is made 60 minutes after power is applied. The difference between each  
of the first two frequency measurements and the last frequency  
measurement is calculated and recorded.  
The related adjustment for this performance verification test is the  
“10 MHz Reference Frequency Adjustment.”  
Equipment Required  
Universal counter (Instructions are for Agilent 53132A. For Agilent  
5316B, refer to its user documentation.)  
Frequency standard  
Cable, BNC, 122-cm (48-in) (2 required)  
Figure 2-2  
Frequency Reference Test Setup  
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E4404B, E4405B, and E4407B (Option 1D5)  
Procedure  
The analyzer must have been allowed to sit with the power off for at  
least 60 minutes before performing this procedure. This adequately  
simulates a cold start.  
1. Allow the analyzer to sit with the power off for at least 60 minutes  
before proceeding.  
2. Switch the power to the analyzer on. Record the Power On Time  
below.  
Power On Time___________  
3. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-2. The frequency  
standard provides the reference for the universal counter.  
Disconnect any cable to the 10 MHz REF INPUT of the analyzer.  
4. Check that the analyzer is not in external reference mode. Ext Ref  
will appear on the display if the analyzer is in external reference  
mode. If the analyzer is in external reference mode, disconnect the  
external reference.  
5. Set the universal counter controls as follows:  
a. Press Gate & ExtArm.  
b. Press any one of the arrow keys until TIMEis displayed.  
c. Press Gate & ExtArm again. Using the arrow keys, set the TIME to  
10s.  
d. Press Enter  
e. On Channel 1, press 50 /1 Mto light the LED next to 50 .  
f. On Channel 1, press AC/DC to extinguish the LED next to DC.  
g. On Channel 1, press x10 Attenuator to extinguish the LED next to  
x10 Attenuator.  
h. On Channel 1, press 100 kHz Filter to extinguish the LED next to  
100 kHz Filter.  
i. On Channel 1, press Trigger/Sensitivity until Auto Trigis  
displayed.  
j. Use the arrows keys to toggle to off.  
k. Press Freq & Ratio  
6. Continue with the next step 5 minutes after the Power On Time  
noted in step 2.  
7. Wait for the universal counter reading to make at least two readings.  
Record the universal counter reading in Table 2-3 as Counter  
Reading 1 with 0.001 Hz resolution.  
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8. Continue with next step 15 minutes after the Power On Time noted  
in step 2.  
9. Wait for the universal counter reading to make at least two readings.  
Record the universal counter reading in Table 2-3 as Counter  
Reading 2 with 0.001 Hz resolution.  
10.Continue with next step 60 minutes after the Power On Time noted  
in step 2.  
11.Wait for the universal counter reading to make at least two readings.  
Record the universal counter reading in Table 2-3 as Counter  
Reading 3 with 0.001 Hz resolution.  
12.Calculate the 5 Minute Warm-up Error (in ppm) by subtracting  
Counter Reading 3 from Counter Reading 1 and dividing the result  
by 10.  
5 Minute Warm-up Error = (Counter Reading 1 – Counter Reading 3) ⁄ 10  
NOTE  
Dividing the frequency by 10 is equivalent to dividing the difference  
first by 10 MHz (to normalize the difference to the reference frequency)  
and then multiplying by 1 x 106 to convert the result to  
parts-per-million (ppm).  
13.Record the 5 Minute Warm-up Error (in ppm) in the performance  
verification test record as Test Record entry 1.  
14.Calculate the 15 Minute Warm-up Error (in ppm) by subtracting  
Counter Reading 3 from Counter Reading 2 and dividing the result  
by 10.  
15 Minute Warm-up Error = (Counter Reading 2 – Counter Reading 3) ⁄ 10  
15.Record the 15 Minute Warm-up Error in the performance  
verification test record as Test Record entry 2.  
Table 2-4  
10 MHz Reference Accuracy Worksheet  
Description  
Measurement  
Counter Reading 1  
Counter Reading 2  
Counter Reading 3  
___________ Hz  
___________ Hz  
___________ Hz  
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E4403B, and E4411B  
3. Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency  
Count Accuracy: Agilent E4401B, E4402B,  
E4403B, and E4411B  
The frequency readout accuracy of the analyzer is tested with an input  
signal of known frequency. By using the same frequency standard for  
the analyzer and the synthesized sweeper, the frequency reference error  
is eliminated.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper  
Adapter, Type N (f) to APC 3.5 (m)  
Cable, Type N, 183 cm (72 in)  
Cable, BNC, 122 cm (48 in)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Pad, minimum loss  
Adapter, Type N (f) to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Procedure  
Figure 2-3  
Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency Accuracy Test  
Setup  
This performance test consists of two parts:  
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Part 1: Frequency Readout Accuracy  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-3. Remember to  
connect the 10 MHz REF OUT of the analyzer to the 10 MHz REF  
INPUT of the synthesized sweeper.  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
inputs, or the input connector will be damaged.  
2. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment:  
a. Press INSTRUMENT PRESET on the synthesized sweeper, then set  
the controls as follows:  
CW, 1.490 GHz (Agilent E4401B and E4411B)  
CW, 1.5 GHz (Agilent E4402B and E4403B)  
POWER LEVEL, –10 dBm  
b. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it  
is displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 1.5 GHz  
SPAN, 20 MHz  
3. Press Peak Search (or Search) on the analyzer to measure the  
frequency readout accuracy.  
4. Record the marker frequency reading in the performance verification  
test record.  
5. Repeat step 3 and step 4 above for the remaining spans listed in  
Table 2-5  
Frequency Readout Accuracy  
Test Record Entry,  
Actual  
Marker Frequency  
Analyzer Span  
(MHz)  
20  
10  
1
1)  
2)  
3)  
Part 2: Marker Count Accuracy  
Perform "Part 1: Frequency Readout Accuracy" before performing this  
procedure.  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
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displayed. Set the analyzer to measure the marker count accuracy by  
pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 1.490 GHz (Agilent E4401B and E4411B)  
FREQUENCY, 1.5 GHz (Agilent E4402B and E4403B)  
SPAN, 10 MHz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 100 kHz (Man)  
Freq Count, Marker Count (On)  
Resolution (Man), 1 Hz  
2. Press Peak Search (or Search), then wait for a count be taken (it may  
take several seconds).  
3. Record the counter (Cntr1) frequency reading as Test Record entry 4  
of the performance verification test record.  
4. On the analyzer, press SPAN, 1 MHz.  
5. Press Peak Search (or Search), then wait for a count be taken (it may  
take several seconds).  
6. Record the counter (Cntr1) frequency reading as Test Record entry 5  
of the performance verification test record.  
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E4407B, and E4408B  
4. Frequency Readout and Marker Frequency  
Count Accuracy: Agilent E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B, and E4408B  
The frequency readout accuracy of the analyzer is tested with an input  
signal of known frequency. By using the same frequency standard for  
the analyzer and the synthesized sweeper, the frequency reference error  
is eliminated.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper  
Adapter, Type N (m) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Cable, APC 3.5, 91 cm (36 in)  
Cable, BNC, 122 cm (48 in)  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Figure 2-4  
Frequency Readout and Marker Count Accuracy Test Setup  
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E4407B, and E4408B  
Procedure  
This performance verification test consists of two parts:  
Perform “Part 1: Frequency Readout Accuracy” before “Part 2: Marker  
Count Accuracy.”  
Part 1: Frequency Readout Accuracy  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-4. Remember to  
connect the 10 MHz REF OUT of the analyzer to the 10 MHz REF  
INPUT of the synthesized sweeper.  
Option BAB only: Use the APC 3.5 adapter to connect the cable to  
the analyzer input.  
2. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment:  
a. Press INSTRUMENT PRESET on the synthesized sweeper, then set  
the controls as follows:  
CW, 1.5 GHz  
POWER LEVEL, –10 dBm  
b. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it  
is displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 1.5 GHz  
SPAN, 20 MHz  
3. Press Peak Search (or Search) on the analyzer to measure the  
frequency readout accuracy.  
4. Record the marker (Mkr1) frequency reading in the performance  
verification test record as indicated in Table 2-6.  
5. Change to the next analyzer span setting listed in  
6. Repeat step 3 through step 5 for each analyzer frequency and span  
setting and synthesized sweeper CW frequency setting listed in  
Table 2-6 for the analyzer being tested.  
Table 2-6  
Frequency Readout Accuracy  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Frequency  
(GHz)  
Synthesized  
Sweeper CW  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Analyzer  
Span  
Analyzer  
Center  
Frequency  
(GHz)  
(MHz)  
1500  
20  
1.5  
1)  
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Table 2-6  
Frequency Readout Accuracy  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Frequency  
(GHz)  
Synthesized  
Sweeper CW  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Analyzer  
Span  
Analyzer  
Center  
Frequency  
(GHz)  
(MHz)  
1500  
10  
1
1.5  
2)  
1500  
4000  
4000  
4000  
1.5  
4.0  
4.0  
4.0  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
20  
10  
1
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9000  
9000  
9000  
20  
10  
1
9.0  
9.0  
9.0  
7)  
8)  
9)  
Stop here for Agilent E4405B.  
16000  
16000  
16000  
21000  
21000  
21000  
20  
10  
1
16.0  
16.0  
16.0  
21.0  
21.0  
21.0  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
20  
10  
1
Part 2: Marker Count Accuracy  
Perform "Part 1: Frequency Readout Accuracy" before performing this  
procedure.  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer to measure the marker count accuracy by  
pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 1.5 GHz  
SPAN, 20 MHz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 100 kHz (Man)  
Freq Count, Marker Count (On)  
Resolution (Man)  
2. Press Peak Search (or Search), then wait for a count be taken (it may  
take several seconds).  
3. Record the counter (Cntr1) frequency reading in the performance  
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verification test record as indicated in Table 2-7.  
4. Repeat step 2 and step 3 for each analyzer center frequency and  
span setting and synthesized sweeper CW frequency setting listed in  
Table 2-7 for the analyzer being tested.  
Performance verification test “Frequency Readout Accuracy and  
Marker Count Accuracy” is now complete.  
Table 2-7  
Marker Count Accuracy  
Synthesized Sweeper  
CW Frequency  
Analyzer  
Center  
Frequency  
Analyzer  
Span  
Counter  
Frequency  
(Cntr1)  
MHz  
GHz  
MHz  
Test Record  
Entry  
1500  
1500  
4000  
4000  
1.5  
1.5  
4.0  
4.0  
20  
1
16)  
17)  
18)  
19)  
20  
1
Stop here for Agilent E4404B.  
9000  
9000  
9.0  
9.0  
20  
1
20)  
21)  
Stop here for Agilent E4405B.  
16000  
16000  
21000  
21000  
16.0  
16.0  
21.0  
21.0  
20  
1
22)  
23)  
24)  
25)  
20  
1
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5. Frequency Span Accuracy: Agilent E4401B and E4411B  
5. Frequency Span Accuracy: Agilent E4401B  
and E4411B  
For testing each frequency span, two synthesized sources are used to  
provide two precisely-spaced signals. The analyzer marker functions  
are used to measure this frequency difference.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper  
Synthesized signal generator  
Power splitter  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Cable, Type-N, 152-cm (60-in) (2 required)  
Cable, BNC, 122-cm (48-in)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Pad, minimum loss  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Procedure  
Full Span Frequency Span Readout Accuracy  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-5. Note that the power  
splitter is used as a combiner. The synthesized signal generator  
provides the frequency reference for the synthesized sweeper.  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed.  
3. Press PRESET on the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as  
follows:  
CW, 1350 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –5 dBm  
4. On the synthesized signal generator, set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 150 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm  
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Figure 2-5  
Frequency Span Readout Accuracy Test Setup  
5. Adjust the analyzer center frequency, if necessary, to place the lower  
frequency on the second vertical graticule line (one division from the  
left-most graticule line).  
6. On the analyzer, press Single. Wait for the completion of a new  
sweep, then press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Next Peak  
The two markers should be on the signals near the second and tenth  
vertical graticule lines (the first graticule line is the left-most).  
7. If necessary, continue pressing Next Peak until the active marker is  
on the right-most signal (1350 MHz).  
8. Record the marker delta (Mkr1) frequency reading as Test Record  
entry 1 of the performance verification test record.  
100 kHz and 100 MHz Frequency Span Readout  
Accuracy  
1. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Start Freq, 10 MHz  
Stop Freq, 110 MHz  
Sweep, Sweep (Cont)  
2. On the synthesized sweeper set the controls as follows:  
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CW, 100 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –5 dBm  
3. Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 20 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm  
4. Adjust the analyzer center frequency to center the two signals on the  
display.  
5. On the analyzer, press Single. Wait for the completion of a new  
sweep, then press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Next Peak  
The two markers should be on the signals near the second and tenth  
vertical graticule lines (the first graticule line is the left-most).  
6. If necessary, continue pressing Next Peak until the active marker is  
on the right-most signal (100 MHz). Record the marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) frequency reading in the performance test record as Test  
Record entry 2.  
7. Press Marker, More, Marker All Off on the analyzer.  
8. Change to the next equipment settings listed in Table 2-8.  
9. On the analyzer, press Single. Wait for the completion of a newsweep,  
then press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Next Peak  
10.If necessary, continue pressing Next Peak until the marker delta is on  
the right-most signal. Record the marker delta (Mkr1) frequency  
reading in the performance test record.  
11.Repeat step 7 through step 10 for the remaining analyzer span  
settings listed in Table 2-8.  
Table 2-8  
Frequency Span Readout Accuracy  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Analyzer  
Start  
Frequency  
Analyzer  
Stop  
Frequency  
Synthesized Synthesized  
Analyzer  
Span  
Signal  
Generator  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Sweeper  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
0
1500  
150  
1350  
1)  
1500  
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Table 2-8  
Frequency Span Readout Accuracy  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Analyzer  
Start  
Frequency  
Analyzer  
Stop  
Frequency  
Synthesized Synthesized  
Analyzer  
Span  
Signal  
Generator  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Sweeper  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
10  
10  
110  
10.1  
20  
10.01  
810  
100  
10.09  
890  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
100  
0.1  
800  
800  
1400  
1499  
900  
100  
0.1  
800.1  
1500  
1499.1  
800.01  
1410  
800.09  
1490  
100  
0.1  
1499.01  
1499.09  
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6. Frequency Span Accuracy:  
Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B, and E4408B  
For testing each frequency span, two synthesized sources are used to  
provide two precisely-spaced signals. The analyzer marker functions  
are used to measure this frequency difference.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper  
Synthesized signal generator  
Power splitter  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Cable, Type-N, 152-cm (60-in) (2 required)  
Cable, BNC, 122-cm (48-in)  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (m), to APC 3.5 (f)  
Procedure  
Full Span Frequency Span Readout Accuracy  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-6. Note that the power  
splitter is used as a combiner. The synthesized signal generator  
provides the frequency reference for the synthesized sweeper.  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Stop Freq, 3 GHz  
3. Press PRESET on the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as  
follows:  
CW, 2700 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –5 dBm  
4. On the synthesized signal generator, set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 300 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm  
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Figure 2-6  
Frequency Span Readout Accuracy Test Setup  
5. Adjust the analyzer center frequency, if necessary, to place the lower  
frequency on the second vertical graticule line (one division from the  
left-most graticule line).  
6. On the analyzer, press Single. Wait for the completion of a new  
sweep, then press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Next Peak  
NOTE  
The two markers should be on the signals near the second and tenth  
vertical graticule lines (the first graticule line is the left-most).  
7. If necessary, continue pressing Next Peak until the active marker is  
on the right-most signal (2700 MHz).  
8. Record the marker delta (Mkr1) frequency reading as Test Record  
entry 1 of the performance verification test record.  
100 kHz and 100 MHz Frequency Span Readout Accuracy  
1. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Start Freq, 10 MHz  
Stop Freq, 110 MHz  
Sweep, Sweep (Cont)  
2. On the synthesized sweeper set the controls as follows:  
CW, 100 MHz  
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POWER LEVEL, –5 dBm  
3. Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 20 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm  
4. Adjust the analyzer center frequency to center the two signals on the  
display.  
5. On the analyzer, press Single. Wait for the completion of a new  
sweep, then press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Next Peak  
The two markers should be on the signals near the second and tenth  
vertical graticule lines (the first graticule line is the left-most).  
6. If necessary, continue pressing Next Peak until the active marker is  
on the right-most signal (100 MHz). Record the marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) frequency reading in the performance test record as Test  
Record entry 2.  
7. Press Marker, More, Marker Off on the analyzer.  
8. Change to the next equipment settings listed in Table 2-9.  
9. On the analyzer, press Single. Wait for the completion of a new  
sweep, then press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Next Peak  
10.If necessary, continue pressing Next Peak until the marker delta is on  
the right-most signal. Record the marker delta (Mkr1) frequency  
reading in the performance test record.  
11.Repeat step 7 through step 10 for the remaining analyzer span  
settings listed in Table 2-9.  
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Table 2-9  
Frequency Span Readout Accuracy  
Test  
Analyzer  
Start  
Analyzer  
Stop  
Synthesized Synthesized  
Analyzer  
Span  
Record  
Entry  
Signal  
Generator  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Sweeper  
Frequency  
Frequency  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
0
3000  
110  
300  
20  
2700  
100  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
3000  
100  
0.1  
10  
10  
10.1  
10.01  
810  
10.09  
890  
800  
800  
1400  
1499  
900  
100  
0.1  
800.1  
1500  
1499.1  
800.01  
1410  
1499.01  
800.09  
1490  
100  
0.1  
1499.09  
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7. Noise Sidebands  
A 1 GHz CW signal is applied to the input of the analyzer. The marker  
functions are used to measure the amplitude of the carrier and the  
noise level at 10 kHz, 20 kHz, and 30 kHz above and below the carrier.  
The 100 kHz offset from the carrier is also tested on Agilent E4401B  
and E4411B analyzers. For all other analyzers, the 100 kHz offset from  
the carrier is tested in performance test 8. Noise Sidebands - Wide  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Cable, Type-N, 152-cm (60-in)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Pad, minimum loss  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to APC 3.5 (f)  
Figure 2-7  
Noise Sidebands Test Setup  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors, or the connectors will be damaged.  
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Procedure  
This performance test consists of five parts:  
• For E4401B or E4411B, do Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5.  
• For E4402B, E4404B, E4405B or E4407B with Option 1DR and  
serial prefixes greater than or equal to US4510, SG4510, or MY4510,  
do Parts 2, 3 and 4.  
• For all other ESA series analyzers do Parts 1, 3 and 4.  
A worksheet is provided at the end of this procedure for calculating the  
noise sideband suppression.  
Part 1: Noise Sideband Suppression at 10 kHz (measured in  
1 kHz RBW)  
1. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment:  
Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 1000 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, 6 dBm (75 Input only)  
AM OFF  
FM OFF  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-7.  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 1 GHz  
SPAN, 10 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation 10 dB (Man)  
4. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the carrier amplitude:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
FREQUENCY, Signal Track (On)  
SPAN, 50 kHz  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz  
Video BW, 30 Hz (Man)  
FREQUENCY, Signal Track (Off)  
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Det/Demod, Detector, Sample  
Sweep, Sweep Time, 5 sec  
Single  
Wait for the completion of a sweep, then press Peak Search (or  
Search).  
5. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 10 kHz:  
Marker, Delta  
More, Function, Marker Noise (or Noise)  
AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 10 kHz  
Center Freq, ↑  
SPAN, Zero Span  
Single  
Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2-10 as the  
Upper Sideband Noise Level at 10 kHz.  
6. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 10 kHz:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, , ↓  
Single  
Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2-10 as the  
Lower Sideband Noise Level at 10 kHz.  
7. Press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, ↑  
Part 2: Noise Sideband Suppression at 10 kHz (measured in  
100 Hz RBW)  
1. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment:  
Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 1000 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm  
AM, OFF  
FM, OFF  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-7.  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 1 GHz  
SPAN, 10 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation 10 dB (Man)  
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4. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the carrier amplitude:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
FREQUENCY, Signal Track (On)  
SPAN, 50 kHz  
BW/Avg, 100 Hz  
Video BW, 30 Hz (Man)  
FREQUENCY, Signal Track (Off)  
Det/Demod, Detector, Sample  
Sweep, Sweep Time, 5 sec  
Single  
Wait for the completion of a sweep, then press Peak Search (or  
Search).  
5. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 10 kHz:  
Marker, Delta  
More, Function, Marker Noise (or Noise)  
AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 10 kHz  
Center Freq, ↑  
SPAN, Zero Span  
Single  
Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2-10 as the  
Upper Sideband Noise Level at 10 kHz.  
6. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 10 kHz:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, , ↓  
Single  
Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2-10 as the  
Lower Sideband Noise Level at 10 kHz.  
7. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 1 GHz  
SPAN, 10 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation 10 dB (Man)  
8. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the carrier amplitude:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
FREQUENCY, Signal Track (On)  
SPAN, 50 kHz  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz  
Video BW, 30 Hz (Man)  
FREQUENCY, Signal Track (Off)  
Det/Demod, Detector, Sample  
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Sweep, Sweep Time, 5 sec  
Single  
Wait for the completion of a sweep, then press Peak Search (or  
Search).  
9. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 10 kHz:  
Marker, Delta  
More, Function, Marker Noise (or Noise)  
AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm  
Part 3: Noise Sideband Suppression at 20 kHz  
1. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 20 kHz:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 20 kHz  
Center Freq, ↑  
Single  
Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2-10 as the  
Upper Sideband Noise Level at 20 kHz.  
2. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 20 kHz:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, , ↓  
Single  
Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2-10 as the  
Lower Sideband Noise Level at 20 kHz.  
3. Press .  
Part 4: Noise Sideband Suppression at 30 kHz  
1. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 30 kHz:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 30 kHz  
Center Freq, ↑  
Single  
Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2-10 as the  
Upper Sideband Noise Level at 30 kHz.  
2. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 30 kHz:  
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FREQUENCY, , ↓  
Single  
Record the marker amplitude noise reading in Table 2-10 as the  
Lower Sideband Noise Level at 30 kHz.  
3. Press .  
4. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4401B or E4411B, continue with Part  
E4411B only). Otherwise, continue with the next step.  
5. In Table 2-10, record the more positive values (either Upper Noise  
Sideband Level, or Lower Noise Sideband Level) at the three offset  
frequencies and record them in the table as the Worst-Case offsets.  
Record these Worst-Case offset values in the performance  
verification test record in locations 1, 2 and 3 respectively.  
6. This completes the Noise Sidebands test for the Agilent E4402B,  
E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B analyzers.  
Part 5: Noise Sideband Suppression at 100 kHz (Agilent E4401B  
and E4411B only)  
1. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 100 kHz:  
CF Step, 98 kHz  
Center Freq, ↑  
Single  
2. Press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker amplitude noise  
reading in Table 2-10 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 100 kHz.  
NOTE  
A spur may exist at 100 kHz offset from the carrier. Measuring at 98  
kHz offset from the carrier will yield a noise sideband level worse than  
the reading at 100 kHz offset.  
3. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 100 kHz:  
FREQUENCY, , ↓  
Single  
4. Press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker amplitude noise  
reading in Table 2-10 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 100  
kHz.  
5. In Table 2-10, record the more positive values (either Upper Noise  
Sideband Level, or Lower Noise Sideband Level) at the four offset  
frequencies and record them in the table as the Worst-Case offsets.  
Record these Worst-Case offset values in the performance  
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verification test record in locations 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively.  
6. This completes the Noise Sidebands test for the Agilent E4401B or  
E4411B analyzer.  
Table 2-10  
Noise Sidebands Worksheet  
Noise Sideband Amplitude  
Offset  
(kHz)  
Upper  
(dBc/Hz)  
Lower  
(dBc/Hz)  
Worst  
(dBc/Hz)  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
100 kHza  
a. This offset frequency is tested on Agilent E4402B,  
E4404B, E4405B, and E4407B analyzers as part of perfor-  
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8. Noise Sidebands - Wide Offsets: Agilent  
E4402B, E4404B, E4405B and E4407B  
A 1 GHz CW signal is applied to the input of the analyzer. The marker  
functions are used to measure the amplitude of the carrier and the  
noise level at 100 kHz, 1 MHz, 5 MHz, and 10 MHz above and below the  
carrier.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Wide offset phase noise signal generator  
Cable, Type-N, 152-cm (60-in)  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to APC 3.5 (f)  
Figure 2-8  
Noise Sidebands Test Setup  
Procedure  
This performance test consists of four parts:  
Perform part 1 before performing parts 2-4 of this procedure.  
A worksheet is provided at the end of this procedure for calculating the  
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noise sideband suppression.  
Part 1: Noise Sideband Suppression at 100 kHz  
1. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment:  
Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 1 GHz  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm  
AM OFF  
FM OFF  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-8.  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press the following keys on the analyzer:  
FREQUENCY, 1 GHz  
SPAN, 1 MHz  
4. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the carrier amplitude:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
FREQUENCY, Signal Track (On)  
SPAN, 10 kHz  
FREQUENCY, Signal Track (Off)  
Det/Demod, Detector, Sample  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz  
5. Adjust the signal generator AMPLITUDE to place the signal peak  
within 0.5 dB of the reference level on the analyzer. Press Single and  
then press Peak Search (or Search).  
6. Press the following analyzer keys:  
Marker, Delta  
More, Function, Marker Noise (or Noise)  
AMPLITUDE, –40 dBm  
SPAN, Zero Span  
7. Press BW/Avg, Average On 10, Enter to set the analyzer to video  
average 10 sweeps.  
8. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 100 kHz:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 99.8 kHz  
Center Freq, ↑  
Single  
Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps.  
9. Press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker amplitude noise  
reading in Table 2-11 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at  
100 kHz.  
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NOTE  
A spur may exist at 100 kHz offset from the carrier. Measuring at 98  
kHz offset from the carrier will yield a noise sideband level worse than  
the reading at 100 kHz offset.  
Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 100 kHz:  
FREQUENCY, , ↓  
Single  
Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps.  
10.Press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker amplitude noise  
reading in Table 2-11 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at  
100 kHz.  
11.Press .  
Part 2: Noise Sideband Suppression at 1 MHz  
1. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 1 MHz:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 980 kHz  
Center Freq, ↑  
Single  
Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps.  
2. Press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker amplitude noise  
reading in Table 2-11 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 1 MHz.  
NOTE  
A spur may exist at 1 MHz offset from the carrier. Measuring at 980  
kHz offset from the carrier will yield a noise sideband level worse than  
the reading at 1 MHz offset.  
Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 1 MHz:  
FREQUENCY, , ↓  
Single  
Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps.  
3. Press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker amplitude noise  
reading in Table 2-11 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 1 MHz.  
4. Press .  
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Part 3: Noise Sideband Suppression at 5 MHz  
1. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 5 MHz:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 5 MHz  
Center Freq, ↑  
Single  
Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps.  
2. Press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker amplitude noise  
reading in Table 2-11 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 5 MHz.  
3. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 5 MHz:  
FREQUENCY, , ↓  
Single  
Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps.  
4. Press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker amplitude noise  
reading in Table 2-11 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 5 MHz.  
5. Press .  
Part 4: Noise Sideband Suppression at 10 MHz  
1. Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 10 MHz:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 9.99 MHz  
Center Freq, ↑  
Single  
Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps.  
2. Press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker amplitude noise  
reading in Table 2-11 as the Upper Sideband Noise Level at 10 MHz.  
NOTE  
A spur may exist at 10 MHz offset from the carrier. Measuring at 9.99  
MHz offset from the carrier will yield a noise sideband level worse than  
the reading at 10 MHz offset.  
Press the following analyzer keys to measure the noise sideband  
level at 10 MHz:  
FREQUENCY, , ↓  
Single  
Wait for the analyzer to average ten sweeps.  
3. Press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker amplitude noise  
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reading in Table 2-11 as the Lower Sideband Noise Level at 10  
MHz.  
4. In Table 2-11, record the more positive values (either Upper Noise  
Sideband Level, or Lower Noise Sideband Level) at the four offset  
frequencies and record them in the table as the Worst-Case offsets.  
Record these Worst-Case offset values in the performance  
verification test record in locations 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively.  
Table 2-11  
Noise Sidebands Worksheet  
Noise Sideband Amplitude  
Offset  
(kHz)  
Upper  
(dBc/Hz)  
Lower  
(dBc/Hz)  
Worst  
(dBc/Hz)  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
100 kHz  
1 MHz  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
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9. System-Related Sidebands  
9. System-Related Sidebands  
A 500 MHz CW signal is applied to the input of the analyzer. The  
marker functions are used to measure the amplitude of the carrier and  
the amplitude of any system-related sidebands more than 30 kHz away  
from the carrier. System-related sidebands are any internally generated  
sidebands related to the line, power supply or local oscillator.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Cable, Type-N, 152-cm (60-in)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Pad, minimum loss  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to APC 3.5 (f)  
Figure 2-9  
System-related Sidebands Test Setup  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors, or the connectors will be damaged.  
Procedure  
1. Perform the following steps to set up the equipment:  
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a. Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 500 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, 6 dBm (75 Input only)  
AM Off  
FM Off  
b. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-9.  
c. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it  
is displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 500 MHz  
SPAN, 10 MHz  
2. Set the analyzer to measure the system-related sideband above the  
signal by performing the following steps:  
a. Press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
FREQUENCY, Signal Track (On)  
SPAN, 200 kHz  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz  
Video BW, 30 Hz (Man)  
Allow the analyzer to take two complete sweeps. Then press the  
following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Signal Track (Off)  
CF Step, 130 kHz (Man)  
b. Press Single and wait for the completion of the sweep. Press  
Peak Search (or Search), then Marker, Delta.  
c. Press the following keys:  
FREQUENCY  
(step-up key)  
3. Measure the system-related sideband above the signal by pressing  
Single on the analyzer. Wait for the completion of a new sweep, then  
press Peak Search (or Search).  
4. Record the marker delta amplitude as Test Record entry 1 of the  
performance verification test record.  
5. Set the analyzer to measure the system-related sideband below the  
signal by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY  
(step-down key)  
(step-down key)  
6. Measure the system-related sideband below the signal by pressing  
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Single. Wait for the completion of a new sweep, then press  
Peak Search (or Search).  
Record the marker delta amplitude as Test Record entry 2 of the  
performance verification test record.  
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10. Residual FM  
10. Residual FM  
This test measures the inherent short-term instability of the analyzer  
LO system. With the analyzer in zero span, a stable signal is applied to  
the input and slope detected on the linear portion of the IF bandwidth  
filter skirt. Any instability in the LO transfers to the IF signal in the  
mixing process. The test determines the slope of the IF filter in Hz/dB  
and then measures the signal amplitude variation caused by the  
residual FM. Multiplying these two values yields the residual FM in  
Hz.  
For instruments having Option 1DR (Narrow Bandwidths), since the 10  
Hz resolution bandwidth filter is digitally implemented, its slope is well  
known. The measured amplitude variation is simply multiplied by the  
known slope to yield the residual FM in a 10 Hz resolution bandwidth.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Cable, Type-N, 152-cm (60-in)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Pad, minimum loss  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to APC 3.5 (f)  
Figure 2-10  
Residual FM Test Setup  
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CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors, or the connectors will be damaged.  
Procedure  
This performance test consists of two parts:  
Part 1, only if your analyzer is equipped with Option 1DR and 1D5.  
Part 1: Residual FM  
Determining the IF Filter Slope  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-10.  
2. Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 1000 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, –4 dBm (75 Input only)  
AM OFF  
FM OFF  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 1 GHz  
SPAN, 1 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –9 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, 39.8 dBmV (75 Input only)  
Scale/Div, 2 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
4. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
SPAN, Span Zoom, 5 kHz  
Wait for the Span 5kHzmessage to appear, then press:  
Peak Search (or Search), Marker , Marker Ref Lvl, Marker, Off  
5. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Single (Wait for the sweep to finish)  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Meas Tools, Delta  
6. On the analyzer, rotate knob counterclockwise until the marker  
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delta (Mkr1) amplitude reads 8 dB 0.3 dB.  
7. Press Delta, then rotate the knob counterclockwise until the marker  
delta (Mkr1) reads 4 dB 0.3 dB.  
If you have difficulty achieving the 0.3 dB setting, then make the  
following analyzer settings:  
Sweep, Sweep (Cont)  
SPAN, 2 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 30 Hz (Man)  
Repeat step 5 through step 7.  
8. Divide the marker delta (Mkr1) frequency in Hertz by the marker  
delta (Mkr1) amplitude in dB to obtain the slope of the resolution  
bandwidth filter. For example, if the marker delta (Mkr1) frequency  
is 275 Hz and the marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude is 3.92 dB, the  
slope would be equal to 70.15 Hz/dB. Record the result below:  
Slope ____________ Hz/ dB  
Measuring the Residual FM  
9. On the analyzer, press:  
Marker, Off  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Meas Tools  
Delta  
10.Rotate the knob counterclockwise until the marker delta (Mkr1)  
amplitude reads 10 dB 0.3 dB.  
11.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Marker, Normal  
Marker , Mkr CF  
Single  
BW/Avg, Video BW (Man), 1 kHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
Sweep, Sweep Time  
100 ms, Single  
The displayed trace should be about five divisions below the  
reference level. If it is not, press Sweep, Sweep (Cont), FREQUENCY,  
and use the knob to place the displayed trace about five divisions  
below the reference level. Press Single.  
12.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search),  
Pk-Pk Search. Read the marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude, take its  
absolute value, and record the result as the Deviation.  
Deviation ____________ dB  
13.Calculate the Residual FM by multiplying the Slope recorded in  
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step 8 by the Deviation recorded in step 12.  
Record this value as Test Record entry 1 (Residual FM, 1 kHz Res  
BW) in the performance verification test record.  
Part 2: Residual FM for Option 1DR and 1D5  
Perform this additional procedure only if Option 1DR and Option 1D5  
are present. Perform “Part 1: Residual FM” before performing this  
procedure.  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 1 GHz  
SPAN, 1 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –9 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 39.8 dBmV (75 Input only)  
Scale/Div, 2 dB  
2. On the analyzer press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
SPAN, Span Zoom, 5 kHz  
Wait for the “Span 5 kHz” message to appear. Press the following  
keys:  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz (Man)  
SPAN, 100 Hz  
3. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker , Mkr Ref Lvl  
Marker, Off  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Meas Tools  
Delta  
4. On the analyzer, rotate the knob counterclockwise until the marker  
delta (Mkr1) amplitude reads 10 dB 0.3 dB.  
5. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Marker, Normal  
Marker , Mkr CF  
Single  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 10 Hz (Man)  
SPAN, Zero Span  
Sweep, Sweep Time, 20 ms  
Single  
The displayed trace should be about five divisions below the  
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reference level. If it is not, press Sweep, Sweep (Cont), FREQUENCY,  
and use the knob to place the displayed trace about five divisions  
below the reference level. Press Single.  
6. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search),  
Pk-Pk Search. Read the marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude, take its  
absolute value, and record the result as the Deviation.  
Deviation ____________ dB  
7. Calculate the Residual FM by multiplying the deviation recorded in  
step 6 by 0.426 Hz/dB. This is the slope of the 10 Hz Res BW filter at  
10 dB below the peak of the filter.  
Record this value as Test Record entry 2 (Residual FM (10 Hz RBW))  
in the performance verification test record.  
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11. Sweep Time Accuracy  
This test uses a function generator to amplitude-modulate a 500 MHz  
CW signal from another signal generator. The analyzer demodulates  
this signal in zero span to display the response in the time domain. The  
marker function on the analyzer is used to read out the sweep time  
accuracy.  
If the analyzer is equipped with Option AYX, also perform “Fast Time  
Domain Amplitude Accuracy” in addition to this procedure.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Function generator  
Synthesized signal generator  
Cable, Type-N, 152-cm (60-in)  
Cable, BNC, 120-cm (48-in)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Pad, minimum loss  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to APC 3.5 (f)  
Figure 2-11  
Sweep Time Accuracy Test Setup  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
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connectors, or the connectors will be damaged.  
Procedure  
1. Set the synthesized signal generator to output a 500 MHz, 10 dBm,  
CW signal. Set the AM and FM controls to off.  
75 Input only: Set output level to 4 dBm.  
2. Set the function generator to output a 2 kHz, 1.14 Vp-p triangle  
waveform signal.  
3. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-11.  
4. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 500 MHz  
SPAN, 10 MHz  
SPAN, Span Zoom, 50 kHz  
5. Wait for the Span 50 kHzmessage to appear. Set Signal Track (Off).  
6. Set the span to 0 Hz and set the analyzer as follows:  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 3 MHz  
Sweep, Sweep Time, 5 ms  
AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Lin)  
Peak Search (or Search)  
More, Search Parameters (or Search Criteria)  
Peak Excursion, 3 dB  
Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude as necessary for a  
mid-screen display (marker amplitude should read approximately  
110 mV).  
7. Set the synthesized signal generator modulation source to EXT DC.  
Set AM ON at 90% modulation.  
8. On the analyzer, press Trig then Video. Set the video trigger level to  
110 mV (mid-screen).  
9. On the analyzer, press Single. After the completion of the sweep,  
press Peak Search (or Search), 0, s, Meas Tools, Next Pk Right. This is  
the marked signal.  
10.Press Marker, Delta, then Peak Search (or Search) and press  
Next Pk Right eight times so the delta marker is on the eighth signal  
peak from the marked signal.  
11.Read the marker delta (Mkr1) time. Calculate the sweeptime  
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accuracy as follows:  
Mkr1 – (0.8 × Sweep Time)  
-----------------------------------------------------------------------  
Sweep Time Accuracy = 100 ×  
Sweep Time  
NOTE  
The sweep time accuracy is defined as a percentage of the indicated  
sweep time, not of the indicated signal separation. Therefore, it is  
appropriate to divide the difference between the marker delta (Mkr1)  
reading and the nominal signal separation by the sweep time, rather  
than dividing by the nominal signal separation.  
12.Record the calculated sweeptime accuracy in Table 2-12.  
13.If the analyzer is not equipped with Option AYX, fast time domain  
sweeps, or Option B7D, DSP and Fast ADC, repeat step 9 through  
step 12 only for sweeptime settings between 5 ms and 10 s as  
indicated in Table 2-12. For each sweeptime setting, set the function  
generator to the frequency indicated in Table 2-12.  
14.If the analyzer is equipped with Option AYX, fast time domain  
sweeps, or Option B7D, DSP and Fast ADC, repeat step 9 through  
step 12 for all sweeptime settings as indicated in Table 2-12. For  
each sweeptime setting, set the function generator to the frequency  
indicated in Table 2-12.  
Table 2-12  
Sweep Time Accuracy  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Analyzer Sweep  
Time Setting  
Synthesizer Function  
Generator Frequency  
Marker  
Delta  
Sweep  
Time  
(Mkr1)  
Reading  
Accuracy  
(%)  
5 ms  
20 ms  
100 ms  
1 s  
2.0 kHz  
500.0 Hz  
100.0 Hz  
10.0 Hz  
1.0 Hz  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
10 s  
The following entries only apply to analyzers equipped with Option AYX or B7D.  
1 ms  
10.0 kHz  
20.0 kHz  
100.0 kHz  
6)  
7)  
8)  
500 µs  
100 µs  
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12. Display Scale Fidelity  
A 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the input of the analyzer through two  
calibrated step attenuators. The attenuators are the amplitude  
reference standard. The source is adjusted for a response at the  
reference level. The attenuators are then set to achieve a nominal  
amplitude below the reference level. The analyzer amplitude marker is  
compared to the actual total attenuation to determine the scale fidelity  
error.  
The test is performed in both log and linear amplitude scales.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “IF Amplitude.”  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
1 dB step attenuator  
10 dB step attenuator  
6 dB fixed attenuator (2 required)  
Attenuator switch driver (if programmable step attenuators are  
used)  
Cable, Type-N 152-cm (60-in) (2 required)  
Cable, BNC 122-cm (48-in)  
Attenuator interconnect kit  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
50 to 75 minimum loss pad  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to APC 3.5 (f)  
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Figure 2-12  
Scale Fidelity Test Setup  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, and adapters on instruments with  
75 connectors, or the connectors will be damaged.  
Procedure  
Calculate the Actual Attenuation Errors  
1. From the calibration data supplied with the 10 dB step attenuator,  
enter into Column 4 of Table 2-13 through Table 2-17 the actual  
attenuation for the corresponding nominal attenuation settings.  
Enter data in Table 2-14, Table 2-16, and Table 2-17 only if the  
analyzer has Option 1DR.  
If the calibration data does not indicate an actual attenuation value  
for the 0 dB setting, enter 0 dB.  
NOTE  
The Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator has four attenuator  
sections consisting of 10 dB, 20 dB, and 40 dB attenuators. If using the  
Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator, enter the calibration data for  
the section three, 40 dB step, rather than the section four, 40 dB step.  
2. From the calibration data supplied with the 1 dB step attenuator,  
enter into Column 5 of Table 2-13 through Table 2-17 the actual  
attenuation for the corresponding nominal attenuation settings.  
Enter data in Table 2-14, Table 2-16, and Table 2-17 only if the  
analyzer has Option 1DR.  
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If the calibration data does not indicate an actual attenuation value  
for the 0 dB setting, enter 0 dB.  
NOTE  
The Agilent 8494G programmable attenuator has four attenuator  
sections consisting of 1 dB, 2 dB, 4 dB, and 4 dB attenuators. If using  
the Agilent 8494G programmable attenuator, enter the calibration data  
for the section three, 4 dB step, rather than the section four, 4 dB step.  
3. For each row in Table 2-13 and Table 2-14, add the 10 dB and the  
1 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation values (Columns 4 and 5)  
and place the results into the Total Actual Attenuation (Column 6).  
Total Actual Attenuation = 1 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation  
+ 10 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation  
Example for –36 dB from REF LVL setting:  
1 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation (6 dB) = 5.998 dB  
10dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation (30 dB) = 30.012 dB  
Total Actual Attenuation = 5.998dB + 30.012 dB = 36.010 dB  
4. Enter the total actual attenuation (0 dB from the reference level)  
below:  
Total actual attenuation (0 dB from Ref Level) = __________ dB  
Part 1: Log Display Scale Fidelity, Analog Bandwidths  
Setup for Log Scale Measurement  
1. Connect the equipment as indicated in Figure 2-12.  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 45 kHz  
BW/Avg, 3 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 kHz  
3. Preset the synthesized signal generator, then press Blue Key, Special,  
0.0. Press the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, +9 dBm  
4. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 0 dB.  
5. Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 0 dB.  
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6. Press Peak Search (or Search) on the analyzer.  
7. Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until the  
analyzer marker amplitude reads 0 dBm 0.1 dB.  
75 Input: Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until  
the analyzer marker reads 48.75 dBmV 0.1 dB.  
NOTE  
Do not adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude after the  
reference is established.  
8. On the analyzer, press Marker, Delta.  
Measure the Cumulative Log Fidelity  
1. Perform step 2 to step 4 for each measurement value in  
2. Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators as indicated in Column 2  
and Column 3 of Table 2-13 for the various dB from REF LVL  
settings.  
For settings of –64 dB and lower, press the following keys:  
BW/Avg, Average (On)  
5, Enter  
3. Press Peak Search (or Search) on the analyzer and record the marker  
delta (Mkr1) reading in Column 7 of Table 2-13.  
4. Calculate the Cumulative Log Fidelity Error (CLFE) as follows, and  
record the result in the performance verification test record as  
indicated in Column 8 of Table 2-13:  
CLFE = Total Actual Attenuation + MkrReading – Total Actual Atten (0 dB from Ref Level)  
Table 2-13  
Cumulative and Incremental Log Scale Fidelity Worksheet,  
Analog Resolution Bandwidths Measured at 3 kHz  
Column Column  
Column  
1
Column  
2
Column  
3
Column  
4
Column  
5
Column  
6
Column  
7
8
9
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Test  
Test  
dB from  
REF LVL  
Total  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Marker  
Delta  
(Mkr1)  
Reading  
Record  
Entry –  
CLFE  
Record  
Entry –  
ILFE  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
0 (Ref)  
0
0
0 (Ref)  
0 (Ref)  
NA  
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Table 2-13  
Cumulative and Incremental Log Scale Fidelity Worksheet,  
Analog Resolution Bandwidths Measured at 3 kHz  
Column Column  
Column  
1
Column  
2
Column  
3
Column  
4
Column  
5
Column  
6
Column  
7
8
9
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Test  
Test  
dB from  
REF LVL  
Total  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Marker  
Delta  
(Mkr1)  
Reading  
Record  
Entry –  
CLFE  
Record  
Entry –  
ILFE  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
–4  
0
4
8
2
6
0
4
8
2
6
0
4
8
2
6
0
4
8
2
6
0
4
1)  
22)  
23)  
24)  
25)  
26)  
27)  
28)  
29)  
30)  
31)  
32)  
33)  
34)  
35)  
36)  
37)  
38)  
39)  
40)  
41)  
NA  
–8  
0
2)  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
10  
10  
20  
20  
20  
30  
30  
40  
40  
40  
50  
50  
60  
60  
60  
70  
70  
80  
80  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
8)  
9)  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
17)  
18)  
19)  
20)  
21)  
Calculate Incremental Log Fidelity  
1. Calculate the Incremental Log Fidelity Error (ILFE) for dB from  
REF LVL settings of –4 dB to 80 dB using the current and previous  
Cumulative Log Fidelity Errors (CLFEs):  
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ILFE= CLFE(current) – CLFE(previous)  
Example Calculation for ILFE at –20 dB from REFLVL setting:  
Previous CLFE(–16 dB from REF LVL)= –0.07 dB  
Current CLFE(–20 dB from REF LVL) = 0.02 dB  
ILFE(–20 dB)= 0.02 dB–(–0.07 dB)= 0.09 dB  
2. Record the result in the performance verification test record as  
indicated in Column 9 of Table 2-13.  
Part 2: Log Display Scale Fidelity, Digital Bandwidths  
This section is for analyzers with Option 1DR (narrow resolution  
bandwidths) only.  
Setup for Log Scale Measurement  
1. Set the following parameters on the analyzer:  
SPAN, 150 Hz  
BW/Avg, 10 Hz (ESA-E Series only)  
BW/Avg, 100 Hz (ESA-L Series only)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 3 Hz  
2. Press Peak Search (or Search) on the analyzer.  
3. Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator until the  
analyzer marker amplitude reads 0 dBm 0.1 dB.  
75 Input only: Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal  
generator until the analyzer marker amplitude reads  
48.75 dBmV 0.1 dB.  
4. Set the 1 dB and the 10 dB step attenuators to 0 dB.  
NOTE  
Do not adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude after the  
reference is established.  
5. On the analyzer, press Marker, Delta.  
Measure the Cumulative Log Fidelity  
1. Perform step 2 to step 4 for each measurement value in  
2. Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators as indicated in Table 2-14  
for the various dB from REF LVL settings.  
For settings of –84 dB and lower, press the following keys:  
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BW/Avg, Average (On)  
5, Enter  
3. Press Peak Search (or Search) on the analyzer and record the marker  
delta (Mkr1) reading in Column 7 of Table 2-14.  
4. Calculate the Cumulative Log Fidelity Error (CLFE) as follows and  
record the result in the performance verification test record as  
indicated in Column 8 of Table 2-14:  
CLFE = Total Actual Attenuation + MkrReading – Total Actual Atten(0 dB from R  
Table 2-14  
Cumulative and Incremental Log Scale Fidelity Worksheet,  
Option 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidths  
Column  
1
Column  
2
Column  
3
Column  
4
Column  
5
Column  
6
Column  
7
Column  
8
Column  
9
dB from  
REF  
LVL  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Total  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Marker  
Delta  
(Mkr1)  
Reading  
Test  
Test  
Record  
Entry –  
CLFE  
Record  
Entry –  
ILFE  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
0 (Ref)  
–4  
0
0
4
8
2
6
0
4
8
2
6
0
4
8
2
6
0
0 (Ref)  
0 (Ref)  
43)  
44)  
45)  
46)  
47)  
48)  
49)  
50)  
51)  
52)  
53)  
54)  
55)  
56)  
57)  
NA  
68)  
69)  
70)  
71)  
72)  
73)  
74)  
75)  
76)  
77)  
78)  
79)  
80)  
81)  
82)  
0
–8  
0
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
10  
10  
20  
20  
20  
30  
30  
40  
40  
40  
50  
50  
60  
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Table 2-14  
Cumulative and Incremental Log Scale Fidelity Worksheet,  
Option 1DR Narrow Resolution Bandwidths  
Column  
1
Column  
2
Column  
3
Column  
4
Column  
5
Column  
6
Column  
7
Column  
8
Column  
9
dB from  
REF  
LVL  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Total  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Marker  
Delta  
(Mkr1)  
Reading  
Test  
Test  
Record  
Entry –  
CLFE  
Record  
Entry –  
ILFE  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–88  
–92  
–96  
–98  
60  
60  
70  
70  
80  
80  
80  
90  
90  
90  
4
8
2
6
0
4
8
2
6
8
58)  
59)  
60)  
61)  
62)  
63)  
64)  
65)  
66)  
67)  
83)  
84)  
85)  
86)  
87)  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
Calculate incremental log fidelity:  
Calculate the Incremental Log Fidelity Error (ILFE) for dB from REF  
LVL settings of –4 dB to 80 dB using the current and previous  
Cumulative Log Fidelity Errors (CLFEs):  
ILFE= CLFE(current) – CLFE(previous)  
Record the result in the performance verification test record as  
indicated in Column 9 of Table 2-14.  
Part 3: Linear Display Scale Fidelity, Analog  
Bandwidths  
Setup for linear scale measurement:  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
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SPAN, 10 kHz  
BW/Avg, 3 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Lin)  
Input/Output (or Input), Input Z Corr (50) (75 Input only)  
2. Preset the synthesized signal generator, by pressing Blue Key,  
Special, 0, 0. Press the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –3 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, 4 dBm (75 Input only)  
3. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 0 dB.  
4. Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 0 dB.  
5. Press Peak Search (or Search) on the analyzer.  
6. Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until the  
analyzer marker amplitude reads 223.6 mV 4 mV.  
NOTE  
Do not adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator after  
the reference is established.  
Calculate ideal marker amplitude:  
7. Considering Total Actual Attenuation at the 0 dB from REF LVL  
setting to be ATref, and the Total Actual Attenuation at any other dB  
from REF LVL setting to be ATmeas, calculate the Ideal Mkr  
Reading, in millivolts, as follows, and enter the result in Column 7 of  
Ideal Mkr Reading(mV) = 1000 0.05 × 10(– ATmeas + ATref) ⁄ 10  
For example, if ATref = 0.012 dB and ATmeas = 7.982, the Ideal Mkr  
Reading for the 8 dB from Ref Level setting would  
be:  
Ideal Mkr Reading(mV) = 1000 0.05 × 10(– 7.982 + 0.012) ⁄ 10 = 89.3 mV  
Measure Linear Fidelity:  
8. Perform step 9 to step 11 for each measurement value in  
9. Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators as indicated in Column 2  
and Column 3 of Table 2-15 for the dB from REF LVL settings.  
10.Press Peak Search (or Search) on the analyzer and record the marker  
delta (Mkr1) amplitude reading as the actual Mkr reading in  
Column 8 of  
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11.Calculate the Linear Fidelity Error (LFE) as a percentage of  
reference level (RL), and record the result in the performance  
verification test record as indicated in Column 9 of Table 2-15.  
Actual Mkr Reading – Ideal Mkr Reading  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
LFE(% of RL) = 100 ×  
223.6 mV  
Example calculation for LFE(% of RL):  
Actual Mkr Reading = 85.0 mV  
Ideal Mkr Reading = 89.3 mV  
85.0 – 89.3  
--------------------------  
LFE(%of RL) = 100 ×  
223.6  
LFE(%of RL) = 1.92% of RL  
Table 2-15  
Linear Scale Fidelity Worksheet, Analog Resolution  
Bandwidths Measured at 3 kHz  
Column  
1
Column  
2
Column  
3
Column  
4
Column  
5
Column  
6
Column  
7
Column  
8
Column  
9
dB from  
REF  
LVL  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Ideal  
Mkr  
Reading  
Test  
Record  
Entry –  
LFE  
Total  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Actual  
Mkr  
Reading  
(% of  
RL)  
(dB)  
(mV)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(mV)  
0 (Ref)  
–4  
0
0
4
8
2
6
0
0 (Ref)  
0 (Ref)  
0 (Ref)  
93)  
0
–8  
0
94)  
–12  
–16  
–20  
10  
10  
20  
95)  
96)  
97)  
Part 4: Linear Display Scale Fidelity, Digital  
Bandwidths  
This section is for analyzers with Option 1DR (narrow resolution  
bandwidths) only.  
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Setup for linear scale measurement:  
1. Set the following parameters on the analyzer:  
SPAN, 100, Hz (ESA-E Series only)  
SPAN, 300, Hz (ESA-L Series only)  
BW/Avg, 10 Hz (ESA-E Series only)  
BW/Avg, 100 Hz (ESA-L Series only)  
Video BW, 1 Hz  
2. Press Peak Search (or Search) on the analyzer.  
3. Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators to 0 dB.  
4. Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until the  
analyzer marker amplitude reads 223.6 mV 4 mV.  
NOTE  
Do not adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude after the  
reference is established.  
Calculate ideal marker amplitude:  
5. Considering Total Actual Attenuation at the 0 dB from REF LVL  
setting to be ATref and the Total Actual Attenuation at any other dB  
from REF LVL setting to be ATmeas, calculate the Ideal Mkr  
Reading, in millivolts, as follows and enter the result in Column 7 of  
Ideal Mkr Reading(mV) = 1000 0.05 × 10(– ATmeas + ATref) ⁄ 10  
Measure linear fidelity:  
6. Perform step 7 to step 9 for each measurement value in Table 2-16.  
7. Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators as indicated in Table 2-16  
for the dB from REF LVL settings.  
8. Press Peak Search (or Search) on the analyzer and record the marker  
delta (Mkr1) amplitude reading as the actual Mkr reading in  
Column 8 of Table 2-16.  
9. Calculate the Linear Fidelity Error (LFE) as a percentage of  
reference level (RL), and record the result in the performance  
verification test record as indicated in Column 9 of Table 2-16.  
Actual Mkr Reading – Ideal Mkr Reading  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
LFE(%of RL) = 100 ×  
223.6 mV  
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Table 2-16  
Linear Scale Fidelity Worksheet, Option 1DR Narrow  
Resolution Bandwidths  
Column  
1
Column  
2
Column  
3
Column  
4
Column  
5
Column  
6
Column  
7
Column  
8
Column  
9
dB from  
REF  
LVL  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Ideal  
Mkr  
Reading  
Test  
Record  
Entry –  
LFE  
Total  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
Actual  
Mkr  
Reading  
Attenu-  
ation  
(% of  
RL)  
(dB)  
(mV)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(mV)  
0 (Ref)  
–4  
0
0
0 (Ref)  
0 (Ref)  
0 (Ref)  
98)  
0
4
8
2
6
0
–8  
0
99)  
–12  
–16  
–20  
10  
10  
20  
100)  
101)  
102)  
10.If the analyzer has a 75W Input press:  
Input/Output (or Input)  
Input Z Corr (75)  
Zero Span Log Fidelity, Digital Bandwidths  
This section is for analyzers with Option 1DR (narrow resolution  
bandwidths) only.  
Setup for zero span measurements  
11.Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 11 dB and the 10 dB step attenuator to  
110 dB.  
12.Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
System, Alignments  
Align Now, All (wait for the alignment sequence to complete)  
13.Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators to 0 dB.  
14.Set the following parameters on the analyzer:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 100 Hz (ESA-E Series only)  
SPAN, 500 Hz (ESA-L Series only)  
BW/Avg, 10 Hz (ESA-E Series only)  
BW/Avg, 100 Hz (ESA-L Series only)  
15.On the analyzer press Peak Search (or Search), Marker –>, and Marker –> CF.  
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16.Press SPAN, Zero Span on the analyzer.  
17.Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until the analyzer  
marker amplitude reads 0 dBm 0.1 dB.  
75 Input: Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude until the  
analyzer marker amplitude reads 48.75 dBmV 0.1 dB.  
NOTE  
Do not adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude after the reference is  
established.  
18.On the analyzer, press Marker, Delta.  
Measure the Cumulative Log Fidelity  
19.On the analyzer, press Single, BW/Avg, Average, 5, Enter.  
20.Perform step 22 to step 24 for each measurement value in  
21.Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators as indicated in Column 2  
and Column 3 of Table 2-16 for the various dB from REF LVL  
settings.  
22.Press Single and wait for “VAvg 5” to be displayed to the right of the  
graticule area.  
23.Record the marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Column 7 of  
24.Calculate the Cumulative Log Fidelity Error (CLFE) as follows, and  
record the result in the performance verification test record as  
indicated in Column 8 of Table 2-16.  
CLFE = Total Actual Attenuation + Mkr Reading – Total  
Actual Atten (0 dB from Ref Level)  
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Table 2-17  
Zero Span Cumulative Log Fidelity Worksheet, Opt 1DR Narrow  
Resolution Bandwidths  
Column 1  
Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5  
Column 6  
Column 7  
Column 8  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
10 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
1 dB  
Step  
Atten  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
dB from  
REF LVL  
Total  
Actual  
Attenu-  
ation  
DMkr  
Reading  
Test  
Record  
Entry-  
CLFE  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
0 (Ref)  
–4  
0
0
4
8
2
6
0
4
8
2
6
0
4
8
2
6
0
4
8
0
0 (Ref)  
0 (Ref)  
103)  
104)  
105)  
106)  
107)  
108)  
109)  
110)  
111)  
112)  
113)  
114)  
115)  
116)  
117)  
118)  
119)  
120)  
0
–8  
0
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–70  
10  
10  
20  
20  
20  
30  
30  
40  
40  
40  
50  
50  
60  
60  
60  
70  
Post-Test Instrument Restoration  
25.Remove the RF cable from the analyzer input connector.  
26.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Preset  
System, Alignments, Auto Align, All  
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13. Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty  
A 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the input of the analyzer through two  
calibrated step attenuators. The attenuators are the amplitude  
reference standard. The source is adjusted for a response at the  
reference level. The internal attenuators are then varied between  
settings and the external attenuators are changed accordingly to  
maintain the same input level at the mixer. The analyzer marker  
functions are used to measure the amplitude differences. The actual  
attenuation values of the step attenuators are used to correct the  
marker amplitude readings yielding the input attenuation switching  
error.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “Frequency  
Response.”  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
1 dB step attenuator  
10 dB step attenuator  
Attenuator switch driver (if programmable step attenuators are  
used)  
6 dB fixed attenuator (2 required)  
Cable, Type-N 152-cm (60-in) (2 required)  
Cable, BNC 122-cm (48-in)  
Attenuator interconnect kit  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
50 to 75 minimum loss pad  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to APC 3.5 (f)  
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Figure 2-13  
Input Attenuator Switching Uncertainty Test Setup  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors, or the connectors will be damaged.  
Procedure  
Calculate Actual Attenuation Values  
1. From the calibration data supplied with the 1 dB step attenuator,  
enter into Column 2 of Table 2-18 the actual attenuation for the  
corresponding nominal attenuation settings. If the calibration data  
does not indicate an actual attenuation value for the 0 dB setting,  
enter 0 dB.  
NOTE  
The Agilent 8494G programmable attenuator has four attenuator  
sections consisting of 1 dB, 2 dB, 4 dB, and 4 dB attenuators. If using  
the Agilent 8494G programmable attenuator, enter the calibration data  
for the section three 4 dB step rather than the section four 4 dB step.  
2. From the calibration data supplied with the 10 dB step attenuator,  
enter into Column 4 of Table 2-18 the actual attenuation for the  
corresponding nominal attenuation settings. If the calibration data  
does not indicate an actual attenuation value for the 0 dB setting,  
enter 0 dB.  
NOTE  
The Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator has four attenuator  
sections consisting of 10 dB, 20 dB, 40 dB, and 40 dB attenuators. If  
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using the Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator, enter the  
calibration data for the section three 40 dB step rather than the section  
four 40 dB step.  
3. For each Total Nominal Attenuation setting indicated in Table 2-18,  
calculate the Total Actual Attenuation from the actual attenuation  
Columns for the 1 dB and the 10 dB step attenuators and enter the  
result into Column 6 of Table 2-18.  
Total Actual Attenuation = 1 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation  
+ 10 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation  
Example for 35 dB total nominal attenuation setting:  
1dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation (5 dB) = 5.021 dB  
10 dB Step Attenuator Actual Attenuation (30 dB) = 29.981 dB  
Total Actual Attenuation = 5.998 dB + 30.012 dB = 35.002 dB  
Table 2-18  
Column 1  
Actual Attenuation Worksheet  
Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5 Column 6  
1 dB step  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
1 dB step  
Attenuator  
Actual  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
10 dB step  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
10 dB step  
Attenuator  
Actual  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
Total  
Nominal  
Atten-  
uation  
(dB)  
Total  
Actual  
Atten-  
uation  
(dB)  
0
5
0
5
0
5
0
5
0
5
0
5
0
5
0
0
0
5
10  
10  
20  
20  
30  
30  
40  
40  
50  
50  
60  
60  
10  
15  
20  
25  
30  
35  
40  
45  
50  
55  
60  
65  
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4. For each attenuation error value in Column 4 of Table 2-19, calculate  
the attenuation errors by subtracting the difference between the  
Table 2-18 Total Actual Attenuation and Total Nominal Attenuation  
from the difference between the Total Actual Attenuation and Total  
Nominal Attenuation at 55 dB. Note that the total nominal  
attenuations listed in Table 2-19 are in a different order than those  
listed in Table 2-18.  
AttenErr = (ActAtten(55 dB) - 55 dB) - (ActAtten(X dB) -  
NomAtten(X dB))  
Where:  
AttenErr = Attenuator Error between the X dB and 55 dB settings  
ActAtten(55 dB) = Actual Attenuation of the 55 dB setting  
ActAtten(X dB) = Actual Attenuation of the X dB setting  
NomAtten(X dB) = Nominal Attenuation of the X dB setting  
Example of attenuation error calculation for 35 dB nominal  
attenuation:  
ActAtten (55 dB) = 55.15 dB  
ActAtten (35 dB) = 35.002 dB  
NomAtten (35 dB) = 35 dB  
AttenErr = (55.15 – 55) (35.002 – 35)  
AttenErr = 0.15 – 0.002  
AttenErr = 0.148 dB  
Setup for Switching Uncertainty Measurement  
5. Connect the equipment as indicated in Figure 2-13. The 6 dB fixed  
attenuator (or minimum loss pad for 75 input analyzers) should be  
connected directly to the input connector of the analyzer.  
6. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the controls  
as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 100 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, –55 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, –6.2 dBmV (75 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB  
AMPLITUDE, Scale/Div, 2 dB  
BW/Avg, 30 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 100 Hz  
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7. Preset the synthesized signal generator (Blue Key, Special, 0, 0) and  
set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 12 dBm  
8. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 5 dB attenuation. Set the 10 dB step  
attenuator to 50 dB. Refer to the Agilent 11713A attenuator switch  
driver manual for information on manually controlling a  
programmable step attenuator.  
9. Press Peak Search (or Search) on the analyzer.  
10.Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator until the  
marker amplitude of the analyzer reads 57 dBm 0.1 dB.  
75 Input only: Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal  
generator until the marker of the analyzer reads 8.2 dBmV 0.1 dB.  
NOTE  
Do not adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator after  
the reference is established.  
11.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta.  
Table 2-19  
Column 1  
Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Worksheet  
Column 2  
Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6  
Column 7  
Analyzer  
Reference  
Level  
Setting  
50 W Input/  
75 W Input  
Attenu-  
ation  
Error  
Marker  
Delta  
Reading  
Test  
Record  
Entry –  
Switching  
Error  
Analyzer  
Internal  
Attenu-  
ation  
Total  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
Ideal  
Marker  
Delta  
Reading  
Setting  
Setting  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
10 dB  
0 dB  
–55 dBm /  
–6.2 dBmV  
55 dB  
65 dB  
60 dB  
50 dB  
0
0 dB  
0
Ref  
1)  
–65 dBm /  
–16.2 dBmV  
10 dB  
5 dB  
5 dB  
5 dB  
–60 dBm /  
–11.2 dBmV  
2)  
15 dB  
20 dB  
25 dB  
30 dB  
–50 dBm /  
–1.2 dBmV  
3)  
–45 dBm / 3.8 45 dB  
dBmV  
10 dB  
15 dB  
20 dB  
4)  
–40 dBm / 8.8 40 dB  
dBmV  
5)  
–35 dBm /  
13.8 dBmV  
35 dB  
6)  
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Table 2-19  
Column 1  
Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty Worksheet  
Column 2  
Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6  
Column 7  
Analyzer  
Reference  
Level  
Setting  
50 W Input/  
75 W Input  
Attenu-  
ation  
Error  
Marker  
Delta  
Reading  
Test  
Record  
Entry –  
Switching  
Error  
Analyzer  
Internal  
Attenu-  
ation  
Total  
Nominal  
Attenu-  
ation  
Ideal  
Marker  
Delta  
Reading  
Setting  
Setting  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
35 dB  
40 dB  
45 dB  
50 dB  
55 dB  
60 dB  
–30 dBm /  
18.8 dBmV  
30 dB  
25 dB  
20 dB  
15 dB  
10 dB  
25 dB  
30 dB  
35 dB  
40 dB  
45 dB  
50 dB  
55 dB  
7)  
–25 dBm /  
23.8 dBmV  
8)  
–20 dBm /  
28.8 dBmV  
9)  
–15 dBm /  
33.8 dBmV  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
–10 dBm /  
38.8 dBmV  
–5 dBm / 43.8 5 dB  
dBmV  
65 dBa  
0 dBm /  
48.8 dBmV  
0 dB  
a. Does not apply to Agilent E4401B or E4411B.  
Measure Switching Uncertainty  
Perform step 12 to step 15 for each measurement value in Table 2-19.  
12.Set the 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators to the Total Nominal  
Attenuation setting value as indicated in Column 3 of Table 2-19 for  
the various analyzer attenuation settings for each measurement.  
Table 2-18 may be used as a reference for setting the step  
attenuators to achieve the desired total nominal attenuation.  
13.Similarly, set the corresponding analyzer attenuation and reference  
level settings as indicated in Column 1 and Column 2 of Table 2-19.  
14.Press Single, then Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker  
amplitude reading as the Marker Delta Reading in Column 6 of  
15.Calculate the Switching Error (Table 2-19, Column 7) by subtracting  
the Ideal Marker Delta Reading and the Attenuation Error from the  
Marker Delta Reading. Record the result in the performance  
verification test record.  
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Switching Error = Marker Delta Reading – Ideal Marker Delta Reading – Attenuattio  
Example for 25 dB analyzer internal attenuation setting:  
Marker Delta Reading = 14.790 dB  
Ideal Marker Delta Reading = 15 dB  
Attenuation Error = –0.148 dB  
Switching Error = 14.790 – 15 – (–0.148) = –0.062 dB  
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16.Remove the RF cable from the analyzer input connector.  
17.On the analyzer, press Preset, System, Alignments,  
Auto Align, All.  
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14. Reference Level Accuracy: Agilent E4401B  
and E4411B  
A 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the 50 input of the analyzer  
through two step attenuators. The amplitude of the source is decreased  
in 10 dB steps and the analyzer marker functions are used to measure  
the amplitude difference between steps. The external attenuator is used  
as the reference standard. The test is performed in both log and linear  
amplitude scales.  
It is only necessary to test reference levels as low as 90 dBm (41.25  
dBmv for 75 inputs) (with 10 dB internal attenuation) since lower  
reference levels are a function of the analyzer microprocessor  
manipulating the trace data. There is no error associated with the trace  
data manipulation.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “IF Amplitude.”  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
1 dB step attenuator  
10 dB step attenuator  
6 dB fixed attenuator (2 required)  
Attenuator switch driver (if programmable step attenuators are  
used)  
Cable, Type-N 152-cm (60-in) (2 required)  
Cable, BNC 122-cm (48-in)  
Attenuator interconnect kit  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Pad, minimum loss  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
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Procedure  
Figure 2-14  
Reference Level Accuracy Test Setup  
Calculate the Actual Attenuation Errors  
1. From the calibration data supplied with the 10 dB step attenuator,  
enter into Column 2 of Table 2-20 through Table 2-23 the actual  
attenuation for the corresponding nominal attenuation settings.  
Enter data into Table 2-21 and Table 2-23 if the analyzer has Option  
1DR. If no calibration data is supplied for 0 dB, enter zero.  
NOTE  
The Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator has four attenuator  
sections consisting of 10 dB, 20 dB, 40 dB and 40 dB attenuators. If  
using the Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator, enter the  
calibration data for the section three 40 dB step rather than the section  
four 40 dB step.  
2. To calculate the Actual Attenuation Step, subtract the 10dB Actual  
Attenuation Error at all settings from the 10dB Actual Attenuation  
(20 dB) and enter the result in Column 3 of Table 2-20 through Table  
2-23. Enter data into Table 2-21 and Table 2-23 if the analyzer has  
Option 1DR.  
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Example for 50 dB attenuator setting:  
Actual Attenuation (50 dB) = 50.08 dB  
Actual Attenuation (20 dB) = 19.85 dB  
Actual Attenuator Step (50 dB) = (19.85 dB – 50.08dB)  
= –30.23dB  
Log Scale, Analog Bandwidths  
1. Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 12 dBm  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-14. Set the 10 dB step  
attenuator to 20 dB attenuation and the 1 dB step attenuator to  
5 dB attenuation.  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the analyzer  
by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
Attenuation, 10 dB (Man)  
AMPLITUDE, –25 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, 28.75 dBmV (75 Input only)  
Scale/Div, 1 dB  
SPAN, 50 kHz  
BW/Avg, 3 kHz  
Video BW, 30 Hz  
4. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 dB (1 to 3  
divisions) below the reference level.  
5. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Single  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
6. Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according  
to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2-20. At each setting, do the  
following:  
a. Press Single on the analyzer.  
b. Press Peak Search (or Search).  
c. Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of  
d. Add the Actual Attenuation Step to the analyzer marker delta  
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amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the  
performance test record.  
The following is an example for –35 dBm reference level:  
Analyzer marker amplitude = (–10.17) dB  
Actual Attenuator Step (30 dB) = (–10.07) dB  
Test Record Entry = (–10.17) dB–(–10.07) dB = (–0.10) dB  
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Table 2-20  
Column 1  
Log Scale, Analog Bandwidths  
Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5  
Column 6  
Analyzer  
Reference  
Levela  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Actual  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
Actual  
Attenuator  
Step  
Analyzer  
Marker  
Delta  
Amplitude  
(dB)  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
(dBm)  
(dBmV)  
(dB)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
25  
28.75  
38.75  
48.75  
18.75  
8.75  
0 (Ref)  
(Ref)  
1)  
15  
5  
2)  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
35  
45  
55  
65  
75  
3)  
4)  
1.25  
11.25  
21.25  
5)  
6)  
7)  
a. Use the dBm column values for analyzers with a 50 input and the dBmV col-  
umn for  
analyzers with a 75 input.  
Log Scale, Digital Bandwidths, Option 1DR  
NOTE  
If the analyzer is an E4401B that is not equipped with Option 1DR  
(narrow resolution bandwidths) or an E4411B (with or without Option  
1DR), skip to the next section (Linear Scale, Analog Bandwidths).  
1. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
SPAN, 150 Hz  
BW/Avg, 10 Hz  
Video BW, 1 Hz  
2. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 dB (1 to 3  
divisions) below the reference level.  
3. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Single  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
4. Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according  
to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2-21. At each setting, do the  
following:  
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a. Press Single on the analyzer.  
b. Press Peak Search (or Search).  
c. Record the Marker Delta Amplitude reading in Column 5 of  
d. Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the Analyzer Marker Delta  
Amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the  
performance test record.  
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Table 2-21  
Column 1  
Log Mode, Digital Bandwidths Worksheet, Option 1DR  
Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5  
Column 6  
Analyzer  
Reference  
Levela  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Actual  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
Actual  
Attenuator  
Step  
Analyzer  
Marker  
Delta  
Amplitude  
(dB)  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
(dB)  
(dBm) (dBmV)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
25  
15  
5  
28.75  
38.75  
48.75  
18.75  
8.75  
0 (Ref)  
(Ref)  
8)  
9)  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
35  
45  
55  
65  
75  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
1.25  
11.25  
21.25  
a. Use the dBm column values for analyzers with a 50 input and the dBmV col-  
umn for analyzers with a 75 input.  
Linear Scale, Analog Bandwidths  
1. Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 20 dB attenuation.  
2. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 5 dB attenuation.  
3. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
AMPLITUDE, –25 dBm (50 input only)  
AMPLITUDE, 28.75 dBmV (75 input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Lin)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
(50 input only)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBmV  
(75 input only)  
SPAN, 50 kHz  
BW/Avg, 3 kHz  
Video BW, 30 Hz  
Sweep, Sweep Cont  
Marker, Off  
4. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak one to three  
divisions below the reference level.  
5. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Single  
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Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
6. Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according  
to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2-22. At each setting, do the  
following:  
a. Press Single on the analyzer.  
b. Press Peak Search (or Search).  
c. Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of  
d. Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the Analyzer Marker Delta  
Amplitude and enter the result in the performance test record.  
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Table 2-22  
Column 1  
Linear Mode, Analog Bandwidths Worksheet  
Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5  
Column 6  
Analyzer  
Marker  
Delta  
Analyzer  
Reference  
Levela  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Actual  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
Actual  
Attenuator  
Step  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Amplitude  
(dB)  
(dBm) (dBmV)  
(dB)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
25  
15  
5  
28.75  
38.75  
48.75  
18.75  
8.75  
0 (Ref)  
(Ref)  
15)  
16)  
17)  
18)  
19)  
20)  
21)  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
35  
45  
55  
65  
75  
1.25  
11.25  
21.25  
a. Use the dBm column values for analyzers with a 50 input and the dBmV col-  
umn for analyzers with a 75 input.  
Linear Scale, Digital Bandwidths, Option 1DR  
NOTE  
If the analyzer is an E4401B that is not equipped with Option 1DR  
(narrow resolution bandwidths) or an E4411B (with or without Option  
1DR), continue with the next section (Post-test Instrument  
1. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
SPAN, 150 Hz  
BW/Avg, 10 Hz  
Video BW, 1 Hz  
2. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 divisions  
below the reference level.  
3. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Single  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
4. Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according  
to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2-23. At each setting, do the  
following:  
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a. Press Single on the analyzer.  
b. Press Peak Search (or Search).  
c. Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of  
d. Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the Analyzer Marker Delta  
Amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the  
performance test record.  
Table 2-23  
Column 1  
Linear Mode, Digital Bandwidths, Option 1DR  
Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5  
Column 6  
Analyzer  
Reference  
Levela  
Analyzer  
Marker  
Delta  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Actual  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
Actual  
Attenuator  
Step  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Amplitude  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dBm) (dBmV)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
25  
15  
5  
28.75  
38.75  
48.75  
18.75  
8.75  
0 (Ref)  
(Ref)  
22)  
23)  
24)  
25)  
26)  
27)  
28)  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
35  
45  
55  
65  
75  
1.25  
11.25  
21.25  
a. Use the dBm column values for analyzers with a 50 input and the dBmV col-  
umn for analyzers with a 75 input.  
Post-test Instrument Restoration  
1. Remove the RF cable from the analyzer input connector.  
2. To restore the default settings on the analyzer, press Preset, System,  
Alignments, Auto Align, All.  
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A 50 MHz CW signal is applied to the 50 Input of the analyzer  
through two step attenuators. The amplitude of the source is decreased  
in 10 dB steps and the analyzer marker functions are used to measure  
the amplitude difference between steps. The external attenuator is used  
as the reference standard. The test is performed in both log and linear  
amplitude scales.  
It is only necessary to test reference levels as low as 90 dBm (with  
10 dB internal attenuation) since lower reference levels are a function  
of the analyzer microprocessor manipulating the trace data. There is no  
error associated with the trace data manipulation.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “IF Amplitude.”  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
1 dB step attenuator  
10 dB step attenuator  
6 dB fixed attenuator (2 required)  
Attenuator switch driver (if programmable step attenuators are  
used)  
Cable, Type-N 152-cm (60-in) (2 required)  
Cable, BNC 122-cm (48-in)  
Attenuator interconnect kit  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
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Figure 2-15  
Reference Level Accuracy Test Setup  
Procedure  
Calculate the Actual Attenuation Errors  
1. From the calibration data supplied with the 10 dB step attenuator,  
enter into Column 2 of Table 2-24 through Table 2-27 the actual  
attenuation for the corresponding nominal attenuation settings.  
Enter data into Table 2-25 and Table 2-27 if the analyzer has Option  
1DR. If no calibration data is supplied for 0 dB, enter zero.  
NOTE  
The Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator has four attenuator  
sections consisting of 10 dB, 20 dB, 40 dB and 40 dB attenuators. If  
using the Agilent 8496G programmable attenuator, enter the  
calibration data for the section three 40 dB step rather than the section  
four 40 dB step.  
2. To calculate the attenuation error at other nominal attenuator  
settings, subtract the attenuation error at the other settings from  
the reference attenuator error and enter the result in Column 3 of  
Table 2-24 through Table 2-27. Enter data into Table 2-25 and Table  
2-27 if the analyzer has Option 1DR.  
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Example for 50 dB attenuator setting:  
Actual Attenuation (50 dB) = 50.08 dB  
Actual Attenuation (20 dB) = 19.85 dB  
Actual Attenuator Step (50 dB) = (19.85 dB – 50.08dB)  
= –30.23dB  
Log Scale, Analog Bandwidths  
1. Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 12 dBm  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-15. Set the 10 dB step  
attenuator to 20 dB attenuation and the 1 dB step attenuator to  
5 dB attenuation.  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the analyzer  
by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –20 dBm  
Attenuation, 10 dB  
Scale/Div, 1 dB  
SPAN, 50 kHz  
BW/Avg, 3 kHz  
Video BW, 30 Hz  
4. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 divisions  
below the reference level.  
5. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Single  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
6. Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according  
to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2-24. At each setting, do the  
following:  
a. Press Single on the analyzer.  
b. Press Peak Search (or Search).  
c. Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of Table  
2-24.  
d. Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the analyzer marker delta  
amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the  
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performance test record.  
The following is an example for –30 dBm reference level:  
Analyzer marker amplitude = (–10.17) dB  
Actual Attenuator Step (30 dB) = (–10.07) dB  
Test Record Entry = (–10.17) dB–(–10.07) dB = (–0.10) dB  
Table 2-24  
Column 1  
Log Mode, Analog Bandwidths Worksheet  
Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5  
Column 6  
Analyzer  
Marker  
Delta  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Actual  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
Actual  
Attenuator  
Step  
Analyzer  
Reference  
Level  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Amplitude  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
(Ref)  
1)  
2)  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
8)  
Log Scale, Digital Bandwidths, Option 1DR  
NOTE  
If the analyzer is an E4404B/E4405B/E4407B that is not equipped with  
Option 1DR (narrow resolution bandwidths) or an E4403B/E4408B  
(with or without Option 1DR), skip to the next section (Linear Scale,  
Analog Bandwidths).  
7. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
SPAN, 150 Hz  
BW/Avg, 10 Hz  
Video BW, 1 Hz  
8. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to set the signal peak 1 to 3 divisions  
below the reference level.  
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9. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Single  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
10.Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according  
to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2-25. At each setting, do the  
following:  
a. Press Single on the analyzer.  
b. Press Peak Search (or Search).  
c. Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of  
d. Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the analyzer marker delta  
amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the  
performance test record.  
Table 2-25  
Column 1  
Log Mode, Digital Bandwidths Worksheet, Option 1DR  
Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5  
Column 6  
Analyzer  
Marker  
Delta  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Actual  
Actual  
Attenuator  
Step  
Analyzer  
Reference  
Level  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Amplitude  
Attenuation Attenuation,  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
(Ref)  
9)  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
Linear Scale, Analog Bandwidths  
1. Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 20 dB attenuation.  
2. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 5 dB attenuation.  
3. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
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AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Lin)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, –20 dBm  
SPAN, 50 kHz  
BW/Avg, 3 kHz  
Video BW, 30 Hz  
Sweep, Sweep Cont  
Marker, Off  
4. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 divisions  
below the reference level.  
5. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Single  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
6. Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according  
to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2-26. At each setting, do the  
following:  
a. Press Single on the analyzer.  
b. Press Peak Search (or Search).  
c. Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of  
d. Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the Analyzer Marker Delta  
Amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the  
performance test record.  
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Table 2-26  
Column 1  
Linear Mode, Analog Bandwidths Worksheet  
Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5  
Column 6  
Analyzer  
Marker  
Delta  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Actual  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
Actual  
Attenuator  
Step  
Analyzer  
Reference  
Level  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Amplitude  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
(Ref)  
17)  
18)  
19)  
20)  
21)  
22)  
23)  
24)  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
Linear Scale, Digital Bandwidths, Option 1DR  
NOTE  
If the analyzer is an E4404B/E4405B/E4407B that is not equipped with  
Option 1DR (narrow resolution bandwidths) or an E4403B/E4408B  
(with or without Option 1DR), skip to the next section (Post-Test  
Instrument Restoration).  
1. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
SPAN, 150 Hz  
BW/Avg, 10 Hz  
Video BW, 1 Hz  
2. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to place the signal peak 1 to 3 divisions  
below the reference level.  
3. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Single  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
4. Set the 10 dB step attenuator and analyzer reference level according  
to Column 1 and Column 4 of Table 2-27. At each setting, do the  
following:  
a. Press Single on the analyzer.  
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b. Press Peak Search (or Search).  
c. Record the marker delta amplitude reading in Column 5 of  
d. Add the Actual Attenuator Step to the analyzer marker delta  
amplitude and enter the result as the Test Record entry in the  
performance test record.  
Table 2-27  
Column 1  
Linear Mode, Digital Bandwidths Worksheet, Option 1DR  
Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5  
Column 6  
Analyzer  
Marker  
Delta  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
10 dB  
Attenuator  
Actual  
Attenuation  
(dB)  
Actual  
Attenuator  
Step  
Analyzer  
Reference  
Level  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Amplitude  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
20  
10  
0
0 (Ref)  
(Ref)  
25)  
26)  
27)  
28)  
29)  
30)  
31)  
32)  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
Post-test Instrument Restoration  
1. Remove the RF cable from the analyzer input connector.  
2. To restore the default settings on the analyzer, press Preset, System,  
Alignments, Auto Align, All.  
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16. Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty  
16. Resolution Bandwidth Switching  
Uncertainty  
To measure the resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty an  
amplitude reference is taken with the resolution bandwidth set to  
1 kHz using the marker delta function. The resolution bandwidth is  
changed to settings between 5 MHz and 1 Hz, as applicable, and the  
amplitude variation is measured at each setting and compared to the  
specification. The span is changed as necessary to maintain  
approximately the same aspect ratio.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “IF Amplitude.”  
Equipment Required for Agilent E4402B, E4403B,  
E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B  
BNC Cable: Agilent (E4402B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, E4408B)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f): Agilent (E4402B, E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B, E4408B)  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Figure 2-16  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Test Setup  
Procedure  
1. On the Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, or  
E4408B, connect a BNC cable from the AMPTD REF OUT to the  
50 Input using adapters as necessary. Refer to Figure 2-16.  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer controls by pressing the following keys:  
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Input/Output (or Input), Amptd Ref (On) (Agilent E4401B, E4411B)  
Input/Output (or Input), Amptd Ref Out (On) (Agilent E4402B,  
E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407, E4408B)  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 5 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, –25 dBm (Agilent E4401B, E4411B)  
AMPLITUDE, –19 dBm (Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B, E4408B)  
AMPLITUDE, Scale/Div, 1 dB  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 300 Hz  
3. Press AMPLITUDE and use the knob to adjust the reference level until  
the signal appears five divisions below the reference level, then press  
the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Mkr CF  
Marker, Delta  
4. Set the analyzer span and resolution bandwidth according to  
5. Press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Mkr CF, Peak Search (or  
Search) then record the marker delta amplitude reading in the  
performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2-28.  
6. Repeat step 4 and step 5 for each of the remaining resolution  
bandwidth and span settings listed in Table 2-28.  
Table 2-28  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty  
Marker Delta  
Amplitude  
Reading  
Analyzer Settings  
RES BW  
SPAN  
Test Record Entry  
1 kHz  
3 kHz  
5 kHz  
10 kHz  
50 kHz  
0 (Ref)  
1)  
9 kHza  
10 kHz  
30 kHz  
100 kHz  
2)  
50 kHz  
100 kHz  
500 kHz  
500 kHz  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
120 kHza  
300 kHz  
1 MHz  
7)  
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Table 2-28  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty  
Marker Delta  
Amplitude  
Reading  
Analyzer Settings  
RES BW  
SPAN  
Test Record Entry  
1 MHz  
3 MHz  
5 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
25 MHz  
8)  
9)  
10)  
a. These Res BW Settings must be entered from the keypad;  
they cannot be accessed from the step keys or knob.  
7. If you are testing an analyzer equipped with Option 1DR, press  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz, SPAN 10 kHz and continue with step  
8. If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DR, stop here.  
8. Set the resolution bandwidth and span according to Table 2-29.  
9. Press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Mkr CF, Peak Search (or  
Search) then record the Marker Delta Amplitude Reading in the  
performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2-29.  
10.If the analyzer is an ESA-L Series analyzer, repeat step 8 and step 9  
for Res BW settings of 300 Hz and 100 Hz with the corresponding  
span settings listed in Table 2-29.  
11.If the analyzer is an ESA-E Series analyzer, repeat step 8 and step 9  
for Res BW settings of 300 Hz through 10 Hz with the corresponding  
span settings listed in Table 2-29.  
12.If the analyzer is an ESA-E Series analyzer with firmware revision  
A.08.00 or later and it is equipped with Option 1D5 (high stability  
frequency reference), repeat step 8 and step 9 for all the Res BW  
settings listed in Table 2-29.  
Table 2-29  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty for Option 1DR  
Marker Delta  
Amplitude  
Reading  
Analyzer Settings  
RES BW  
SPAN  
Test Record Entry  
300 Hz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
11)  
200 Hza  
100 Hz  
12)  
500 Hz  
100 Hz  
13)  
14)  
30 Hzb  
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Table 2-29  
Resolution Bandwidth Switching Uncertainty for Option 1DR  
Marker Delta  
Analyzer Settings  
Amplitude  
Reading  
RES BW  
SPAN  
100 Hz  
100 Hz  
100 Hz  
Test Record Entry  
10 Hzb  
3 Hzc,b  
1 Hzc,b  
15)  
16)  
17)  
a. These Res BW settings must be entered from the keypad;  
they cannot be accessed from the step keys or knob.  
b. These Res BW settings are not available on ESA-L Series  
analyzers with Option 1DR.  
c. These resolution bandwidths are available only on analyzers  
having options 1DR and 1D5 (High-Stability Frequency Ref-  
erence) and firmware revision A.08.00 and later.  
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17. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference Settings): Agilent E4401B and E4411B  
17. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference  
Settings): Agilent E4401B and E4411B  
A power sensor (the “buried sensor”), power splitter, and attenuator  
combination is characterized at 50 MHz using a second power sensor  
(the “reference sensor”). The attenuator is then connected to the input  
of the analyzer and the signal generator power level is adjusted for the  
appropriate level at 50 MHz. A complete auto alignment is performed.  
The 50 MHz signal is then measured with the spectrum analyzer. The  
difference between the power meter reading (corrected for the  
splitter/attenuator tracking error) and spectrum analyzer readings is  
calculated.  
For analyzers with 75inputs, a minimum loss pad is used between the  
attenuator and the analyzer, and a lower-value attenuator is used.  
For analyzers with Option 1DS, Preamplifier, the test is repeated with  
preamp on  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Power meter  
RF power sensor (2 required)  
Power splitter  
20 dB attenuator  
Cable, Type-N, 152-cm (60-in)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Power sensor, 75 Ω  
Adapter, mechanical, Type-N (f), 75 to Type-N (m) 50 Ω  
Pad, minimum loss  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
10 dB attenuator  
Procedure  
This performance test consists of three parts:  
Parts 1 and 2 should be performed on all Agilent Spectrum Analyzers.  
Part 3 should be performed only on ESA-E Series Spectrum Analyzers  
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equipped with Option 1DS, Preamplifier.  
Part 1. Splitter/Attenuator Characterization  
Power Splitter/Attenuator Characterization Setup  
Figure 2-17  
1. Refer to Figure 2-17. Connect one RF power sensor to Channel A of  
the power meter. This will be the “reference” sensor. Connect the  
other RF power sensor to Channel B of the power meter. This will be  
the “buried” sensor.  
75Inputs, Opt 1DP: Connect the 75power sensor to Channel A of  
the power meter. This will be the “reference” sensor.  
2. Zero and calibrate both power sensors.  
3. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
reference sensor’s reference calibration factor.  
4. On the power meter, set the Channel B calibration factor to 100%.  
Do not change this calibration factor during this test.  
5. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-17, “Power  
attenuator for 50analyzers. Use the 10 dB fixed attenuator and  
the minimum loss pad for 75analyzers. Note that the reference  
sensor connects to either the fixed attenuator (50analyzers) or the  
minimum loss pad (75analyzers).  
6. Set the synthesized signal generator frequency to 50 MHz and  
amplitude to +12 dBm  
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7. Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude to obtain a  
Channel A power meter reading of 14 dBm 0.1 dB.  
75Inputs, Opt 1DP: Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a  
Channel A power meter reading of 10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
8. Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings below:  
Channel A (reference sensor): ________ dBm  
Channel B (buried sensor): ________ dBm  
9. Calculate the splitter/attenuator tracking error as follows and record  
the result below:  
Tracking Error = Channel A Power Channel B Power  
For example, if Channel A Power is 14.07 dBm and Channel B  
power is +6.23 dBm, the splitter tracking error is 20.30 dB.  
Tracking Error: _______ dB  
NOTE  
NOTE: Tracking errors when using the minimum loss pad will be  
nominally 15.7 dB  
10.Proceed to Part 2: Absolute Amplitude Accuracy, Preamp Off.  
Part 2. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy, Preamp Off  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup  
Figure 2-18  
1. On the synthesized signal generator set the controls as follows:  
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FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –1 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, –2.3 dBm (75 Input only)  
RF ON  
AM OFF  
FM OFF  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. (Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed.)  
3. Press System, Alignments, Align Now, All. Wait for the auto alignment  
to finish. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off.  
4. Refer to Figure 2-18. Disconnect the reference sensor from the fixed  
attenuator. Connect the fixed attenuator or minimum loss pad to the  
input of the analyzer using an adapter. Do not use a cable.  
75Input: Disconnect the reference sensor from the minimum loss  
pad. Connect the minimum loss pad to the input of the analyzer using  
an adapter, do not use a cable.  
5. Calculate the ideal buried sensor reading by subtracting the  
Tracking Error recorded in step 9 of Part 1 from the ideal input level  
to the analyzer, as indicated in the table below:  
Tracking  
Error from  
Part 1, step 9  
Ideal Buried  
Sensor  
Reading  
Input  
Impedance  
Ideal Input  
Level  
50Ω  
75Ω  
27 dBm  
24 dBm  
Ideal Buried Sensor Reading = Ideal Input Level Tracking Error  
6. Adjust the synthesized signal generator to obtain the Ideal Buried  
Sensor Reading calculated above 0.1 dB.  
7. Calculate the Corrected Power Meter Reading by adding the current  
power meter reading to the Tracking Error recorded in Part 1, step 9  
and record the result below:  
Corrected Power Meter Reading = Power Meter Reading + Tracking  
Error  
Example: If the Power Meter Reading is 0.24 dBm and the Tracking  
Error is 20.3 dB, the Corrected Power Meter Reading is 20.06 dBm  
Corrected Power Meter Reading ______ dBm  
8. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 2 kHz  
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BW/ Avg, Resolution BW, 1 kHz (Man)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 kHz (Man)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units, dBm (50Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units, dBmV (75Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 25 dBm (50Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, +28.75 dBmV (75Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB  
AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Log)  
Det/Demod, Detector, Sample  
9. Press AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), Volts.  
10.Press Peak Search (or Search).  
11.Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the  
appropriate equation below:  
V2  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
---------  
0.05  
50Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
V2  
0.075  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
------------  
75Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
Marker Amptd (dBm) ________ dBm  
12.Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 7 from  
the Marker Amptd (dBm) recorded in step 11. Record the difference,  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Log), as TR Entry 1 in the  
performance verification test record:  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Log) = Marker Amptd (dBm) −  
Corrected Power Meter Reading (dBm)  
13.Press AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Lin), More, Y-Axis Units (or Amptd  
Units), Volts.  
14.Press Peak Search (or Search).  
15.Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the  
appropriate equation below:  
V2  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
---------  
0.05  
50Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
V2  
0.075  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
------------  
75Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
Marker Amptd (dBm) ________ dBm  
16.Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 7 from  
the Marker Amptd (dBm) recorded in step 15. Record the difference,  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Lin), as TR Entry 2 in the  
performance verification test record:  
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Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Lin) = Marker Amptd (dBm) −  
Corrected Power Meter Reading (dBm)  
17.If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DS, Press Preset and  
wait for the preset routine to finish. Press System, Alignments, Auto  
Align, All.  
18.If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DS, Preamplifier, proceed to  
Part 3. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy, Preamp On (Option 1DS)  
1. On the synthesized signal generator set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –4 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, –8.3 dBm (75 Input only)  
RF ON  
AM OFF  
FM OFF  
2. Calculate the ideal buried sensor reading by subtracting the  
Tracking Error recorded in step 9 of Part 1 from 30 dBm, the ideal  
input level to the analyzer, as indicated below:  
Ideal Buried Sensor Reading = 30 dBm Tracking Error  
3. Adjust the synthesized signal generator to obtain the Ideal Buried  
Sensor Reading calculated above 0.1 dB.  
4. Calculate the Corrected Power Meter Reading by adding the current  
power meter reading to the Tracking Error recorded in Part 1, step 9  
and record the result below:  
Corrected Power Meter Reading = Power Meter Reading + Tracking  
Error  
Example: If the Power Meter Reading is 9.74 dBm and the Tracking  
Error is 20.3 dB, the Corrected Power Meter Reading is 30.04 dBm  
Corrected Power Meter Reading ________ dBm  
5. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 2 kHz  
BW/ Avg, Resolution BW, 1 kHz (Man)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 kHz (Man)  
AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Log)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units, dBm (50Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units, dBmV (75Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 30 dBm (50Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, +18.75 dBmV (75Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (On)  
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Det/Demod, Detector, Sample  
6. Press AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), Volts.  
7. Press Peak Search (or Search).  
8. Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the  
appropriate equation below:  
V2  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
---------  
0.05  
50Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
V2  
0.075  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
------------  
75Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
Marker Amptd (dBm) ________ dBm  
9. Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 4 from  
the Marker Amptd (dBm) recorded in step 8. Record the difference,  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Log), as TR Entry 3 in the  
performance verification test record:  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Log) = Marker Amptd (dBm) -  
Corrected Power Meter Reading (dBm)  
10.Press AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Lin), More, Y-Axis Units (or Amptd  
Units), Volts.  
11.Press Peak Search (or Search).  
12.Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the  
appropriate equation below:  
V2  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
---------  
0.05  
50Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
V2  
0.075  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
------------  
75Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
Marker Amptd (dBm) ________ dBm  
13.Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 4 from  
the Marker Amptd (dBm) recorded in step 12. Record the difference,  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Lin), as TR Entry 4 in the  
performance verification test record:  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Lin) = Marker Amptd (dBm) -  
Corrected Power Meter Reading (dBm)  
14.Press Preset and wait for the preset routine to finish. Press System,  
Alignments, Auto Align, All.  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B  
18. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Reference  
Settings): Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B,  
E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B  
A power sensor (the “buried sensor”), power splitter, and attenuator  
combination is characterized at 50 MHz using a second power sensor  
(the “reference sensor”). The attenuator is then connected to the input  
of the analyzer and the signal generator power level is adjusted for the  
appropriate level at 50 MHz. A complete auto alignment is performed.  
The 50 MHz signal is then measured with the spectrum analyzer. The  
difference between the power meter reading (corrected for the  
splitter/attenuator tracking error) and spectrum analyzer readings is  
calculated.  
For analyzers with Option 1DS, Preamplifier, the test is repeated with  
preamp on  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Power meter  
RF power sensor (2 required)  
Power splitter  
20 dB attenuator  
Cable, Type-N, 152-cm (60 in)  
Adapter, Type-N (m to Type-N (m)  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Procedure  
This performance test consists of three parts:  
Parts 1 and 2 should be performed on all ESA Series Spectrum  
Analyzers. Part 3 should be performed only on ESA-E Series Spectrum  
Analyzers equipped with Option 1DS, Preamplifier.  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B  
Part 1. Splitter/Attenuator Characterization  
Figure 2-19  
Power Splitter/Attenuator Characterization Setup  
1. Refer to Figure 2-19. Connect one RF power sensor to Channel A of  
the power meter. This will be the “reference” sensor. Connect the  
other RF power sensor to Channel B of the power meter. This will be  
the “buried” sensor.  
2. Zero and calibrate both power sensors.  
3. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
reference sensor’s reference calibration factor.  
4. On the power meter, set the Channel B calibration factor to 100%.  
Do not change this calibration factor during this test.  
5. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-19, “Power  
6. Set the synthesized signal generator frequency to 50 MHz and  
amplitude to +12 dBm  
7. Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude to obtain a  
Channel A power meter reading of 14 dBm 0.1 dB.  
8. Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings below:  
Channel A (reference sensor): ________ dBm  
Channel B (buried sensor): ________ dBm  
9. Calculate the splitter/attenuator tracking error as follows and record  
the result below:  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B  
Tracking Error = Channel A Power Channel B Power  
For example, if Channel A Power is 14.07 dBm and Channel B  
power is +6.23 dBm, the splitter tracking error is 20.30 dB.  
Tracking Error: _______ dB  
10.Proceed to Part 2: Absolute Amplitude Accuracy, Preamp Off.  
Part 2. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy, Preamp Off  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup  
Figure 2-20  
1. On the synthesized signal generator set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, +6 dBm  
RF ON  
AM OFF  
FM OFF  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. (Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed.)  
3. Use a BNC cable and adapter to connect the AMPTD REF OUTto the  
INPUT 50.  
4. Press System, Alignments, Align Now, All. Wait for the auto alignment  
to finish. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off.  
5. Refer to Figure 2-20. Disconnect the reference sensor from the fixed  
attenuator. Connect the fixed attenuator to the input of the analyzer  
using an adapter. Do not use a cable.  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B  
6. Calculate the ideal buried sensor reading by subtracting the  
Tracking Error recorded in step 9 of Part 1 from 20 dBm, the ideal  
input level to the analyzer.  
Ideal Buried Sensor Reading = 20 dBm Tracking Error  
7. Adjust the synthesized signal generator to obtain the Ideal Buried  
Sensor Reading calculated above 0.1 dB.  
8. Calculate the Corrected Power Meter Reading by adding the current  
power meter reading to the Tracking Error recorded in Part 1, step 9  
and record the result below:  
Corrected Power Meter Reading = Power Meter Reading + Tracking  
Error  
Example: If the Power Meter Reading is 0.24 dBm and the Tracking  
Error is 20.3 dB, the Corrected Power Meter Reading is 20.06 dBm  
Corrected Power Meter Reading ______ dBm  
9. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 2 kHz  
BW/ Avg, Resolution BW, 1 kHz (Man)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 kHz (Man)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units, dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 20 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB  
AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Log)  
Det/Demod, Detector, Sample  
10.Press AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), Volts.  
11.Press Peak Search (or Search).  
12.Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the  
equation below:  
V2  
0.05  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
---------  
50Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
Marker Amptd (dBm) ________ dBm  
13.Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 8 from  
the Marker Amptd (dBm) recorded in step 12. Record the difference,  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Log), as TR Entry 1 in the  
performance verification test record:  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Log) = Marker Amptd (dBm) −  
Corrected Power Meter Reading (dBm)  
14.Press AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Lin), More, Y-Axis Units (or Amptd  
Units), Volts.  
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15.Press Peak Search (or Search).  
16.Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the  
equation below:  
V2  
0.05  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
---------  
50Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
Marker Amptd (dBm) ________ dBm  
17.Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 8 from  
the Marker Amptd (dBm) recorded in step 16. Record the difference,  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Lin), as TR Entry 2 in the  
performance verification test record:  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Lin) = Marker Amptd (dBm) −  
Corrected Power Meter Reading (dBm)  
18.If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DS, Press Preset and  
wait for the preset routine to finish. Press System, Alignments, Auto  
Align, All.  
19.If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DS, Preamplifier, proceed to  
Part 3. Absolute Amplitude Accuracy, Preamp On (Option 1DS)  
1. On the synthesized signal generator set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –4 dBm  
RF ON  
AM OFF  
FM OFF  
2. Calculate the ideal buried sensor reading by subtracting the  
Tracking Error recorded in step 9 of Part 1 from 30dBm, the ideal  
input level to the analyzer, as indicated below:  
Ideal Buried Sensor Reading = 30 dBm Tracking Error  
3. Adjust the synthesized signal generator to obtain the Ideal Buried  
Sensor Reading calculated above 0.1 dB.  
4. Calculate the Corrected Power Meter Reading by adding the current  
power meter reading to the Tracking Error recorded in Part 1, step 9  
and record the result below:  
Corrected Power Meter Reading = Power Meter Reading + Tracking  
Error  
Example: If the Power Meter Reading is 9.74 dBm and the Tracking  
Error is 20.3 dB, the Corrected Power Meter Reading is 30.04 dBm  
Corrected Power Meter Reading ________ dBm  
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5. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 2 kHz  
BW/ Avg, Resolution BW, 1 kHz (Man)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 kHz (Man)  
AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Log)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units, dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 30 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (On)  
Det/Demod, Detector, Sample  
6. Press AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), Volts.  
7. Press Peak Search (or Search).  
8. Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the  
equation below:  
V2  
0.05  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
---------  
50Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
Marker Amptd (dBm) ________ dBm  
9. Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 4 from  
the Marker Amptd (dBm) recorded in step 8. Record the difference,  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Log), as TR Entry 3 in the  
performance verification test record:  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Log) = Marker Amptd (dBm) -  
Corrected Power Meter Reading (dBm)  
10.Press AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Lin), More, Y-Axis Units (or Amptd  
Units), Volts.  
11.Press Peak Search (or Search).  
12.Convert the marker amplitude reading from Volts to dBm using the  
equation below:  
V2  
0.05  
⎞⎞  
⎠⎠  
---------  
50Input Marker Amptd (dBm) =10 × log10 Mkr  
Marker Amptd (dBm) ________ dBm  
13.Subtract the Corrected Power Meter Reading noted in step 4 from  
the Marker Amptd (dBm) recorded in step 12. Record the difference,  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Lin), as TR Entry 4 in the  
performance verification test record:  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy (Lin) = Marker Amptd (dBm) -  
Corrected Power Meter Reading (dBm)  
14.Press Preset and wait for the preset routine to finish. Press System,  
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19. Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy:  
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This test measures the absolute amplitude of the analyzer at 50 MHz. A  
synthesized signal generator and attenuators are used as the signal  
source to the analyzer. A power meter is used to measure this signal  
source with the attenuators set to 0 dB. The value measured is recorded  
as the source amplitude. The attenuators are used to adjust the signal  
levels applied to the analyzer between the initial signal amplitude (set  
with the power meter) and –50 dBm. The amplitude measured by the  
analyzer is compared to the actual signal level and the amplitude error  
is calculated.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
10 dB step attenuator  
1 dB step attenuator  
Attenuator interconnection kit  
Attenuator driver (if programmable step attenuators are used)  
6 dB fixed attenuator (2 required)  
Power meter  
Power sensor  
Cable, Type-N, 62-cm (24 in.) (m) (2 required)  
Cable, BNC  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to Type-N (f)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Power sensor, 75 Ω  
Pad, minimum loss  
Adapter, mechanical, Type-N (f), 75 to Type-N (m) 50 Ω  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to Type-N (f), 75 Ω  
Procedure  
Measuring 0 dBm Reference Level  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed.  
2. Perform a complete self-alignment and set Auto Align Off. Press  
System, Alignments, Align Now, All, and wait for the alignment routine  
to finish. Then, press Return, Auto Align, Off.  
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3. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor connected to  
Channel A of the power meter.  
75 Inputs: Zero and calibrate the power meter and 75 power sensor  
connected to Channel A of the power meter.  
Figure 2-21  
Measure Source Test Setup  
4. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-21. The power sensor  
should connect directly to the 6 dB fixed attenuator using an  
adapter.  
75 Inputs: Use the minimum loss pad in place of the 6 dB fixed  
attenuator and a 75 Type-N (f) to Type-N (f) adapter.  
5. Preset the synthesized signal generator. Manually press Blue Key,  
Special, 0, 0. Set the signal generator as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 12 dBm  
6. Set the 10 dB and 1 dB step attenuators to 0 dB.  
7. Obtain the actual attenuation for the 0 dB setting of each attenuator  
at 50 MHz from the metrology data for the step attenuators. In some  
cases this value might be zero, by definition. Add the two actual  
attenuations to obtain the 0 dB reference attenuation.  
RefAtten0dB = 10 dB Actual0dB + 1 dB Actual0dB  
For example, if the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator  
is 0.03 dB, 10 dB Actual  
is 0.03 dB. If the actual attenuation for  
0dB  
the 1 dB step attenuator is 0.02 dB, 1 dB Actual  
is 0.02 dB. In this  
0dB  
case RefAtten  
is 0.05 dB.  
0dB  
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8. Obtain the metrology data for the step attenuators at 50 MHz. Enter  
the actual attenuation values for each attenuator setting as  
indicated in Table 2-30. If using a programmable attenuator, the  
section three 40 dB step should be used for the 40 dB setting on the  
10 dB step attenuator. Similarly, the section three 4 dB step should  
be used for the 4 dB setting on the 1 dB step attenuator.  
Table 2-30  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, 0 dBm Reference Level  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Total  
Attenuation  
Nominal Meas.  
Amptd.  
Amptd.  
Amptd. Accuracy  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting  
Actual  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dBm  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
10 dB  
20 dB  
30 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
10 dB  
20 dB  
30 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
–10 dBm  
–20 dBm  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
9. Calculate the actual total attenuation by adding the actual  
attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator to the actual attenuation for  
the 10 dB step attenuator for each total attenuation setting listed in  
NOTE  
The external attenuators and cables are now part of the “source.”  
10.Adjust the signal generator amplitude for a power meter reading of  
0 dBm 0.2 dB. Record the power meter reading here:  
Amptd  
= _______ dBm  
0dBm  
11.Connect the equipment as indicated in Figure 2-22. The fixed  
attenuator must connect directly to the analyzer input.  
75 Inputs: The minimum loss pad should be connected to the  
analyzer input using a Type N (f) to BNC (m) 75 adapter.  
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Figure 2-22  
Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup  
12.Set the analyzer as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 6 kHz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 0 dBm  
Attenuation, 10 dB (Man)  
13.Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values  
listed in Table 2-30:  
a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-30.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-30.  
c. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
d. Press Peak Search (or Search). Even though the signal may be  
slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude  
setting, the marker can still make a valid measurement.  
e. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the measured  
amplitude in Table 2-30.  
f. If the nominal amplitude is 0 dBm, calculate the amplitude  
accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – Amptd0dBm  
g. If the amplitude is less than 0 dBm, calculate the amplitude  
accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – (Amptd0dBm – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten0dB  
)
h. Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification  
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test record as indicated in Table 2-30.  
Measuring –20 dBm Reference Level  
1. Press AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –20 dBm.  
2. Copy the actual total attenuation values from Table 2-30 into the  
actual total attenuation column in Table 2-31. Not all values in  
Table 2-30 will be required in Table 2-31.  
Table 2-31  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, –20 dBm Reference Level  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Total Attenuation  
Nominal  
Amplitude  
Measured  
Amplitude  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Setting  
Actual  
Setting  
Actual  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
20 dB  
30 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
20 dB  
30 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
–20 dBm  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
7)  
8)  
9)  
10)  
3. Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values  
listed in Table 2-31:  
a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-31.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-31.  
c. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
d. Press Peak Search (or Search). Even though the signal may be  
slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude  
setting, the marker can still make a valid measurement.  
e. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the measured  
amplitude in Table 2-31.  
f. Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – (Amptd0dBm – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten0dB  
)
g. Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification  
test record as indicated in Table 2-31.  
Measuring –40 dBm Reference Level  
1. Press AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –40 dBm.  
2. Copy the actual total attenuation values from Table 2-31 into the  
actual total attenuation column in Table 2-32. Not all values in Table  
2-31 will be required in Table 2-32.  
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Table 2-32  
1 dB Step  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, –40 dBm Reference Level  
10 dB Step  
Total Attenuation  
Nominal  
Amplitude  
Measured  
Amplitude  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Attenuator Attenuator  
Setting  
Actual  
Setting  
Actual  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
0 dB  
0 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
11)  
12)  
3. Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values  
listed in Table 2-32:  
a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-32.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-32.  
c. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
d. Press Peak Search (or Search). Even though the signal may be  
slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude  
setting, the marker can still make a valid measurement.  
e. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the measured  
amplitude in Table 2-32.  
f. Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – (Amptd0dBm – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten0dB  
)
g. Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification  
test record as indicated in Table 2-32.  
Measuring –50 dBm Reference Level  
1. Press AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –50 dBm.  
2. Copy the actual total attenuation values from Table 2-32 into the  
actual total attenuation column in Table 2-33. Not all values in  
Table 2-32 will be required in Table 2-33.  
Table 2-33  
1 dB Step  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, –50 dBm Reference Level  
10 dB Step  
Total Attenuation  
Nominal  
Amplitude  
Measured  
Amplitude  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Attenuator Attenuator  
Setting  
Actual  
Setting  
Actual  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
0 dB  
50 dB  
50 dB  
–50 dBm  
13)  
3. Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values  
listed in Table 2-33:  
a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-33.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-33.  
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c. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
d. Press Peak Search (or Search). Even though the signal may be  
slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude  
setting, the marker can still make a valid measurement.  
e. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the measured  
amplitude in Table 2-33.  
f. Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – (Amptd0dBm – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten0dB  
)
g. Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification  
test record as indicated in Table 2-33.  
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20. Overall Absolute Amplitude Accuracy:  
Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B, and E4408B  
This test measures the absolute amplitude of the analyzer at 50 MHz. A  
synthesized signal generator and attenuators are used as the signal  
source to the analyzer. A power meter is used to measure this signal  
source with the attenuators set to 0 dB. The value measured is recorded  
as the source amplitude. The attenuators are used to adjust the signal  
levels applied to the analyzer from the initial signal amplitude (set with  
the power meter) and –50 dBm. The amplitude measured by the  
analyzer is compared to the actual signal level and the amplitude error  
is calculated.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
10 dB step attenuator  
1 dB step attenuator  
Attenuator interconnection kit  
Attenuator driver (if programmable step attenuators are used)  
6 dB fixed attenuator (2 required)  
Power meter  
RF power sensor  
Cable, Type-N, 62 cm (24 in.) (m) (2 required)  
Cable, BNC  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to Type-N (f)  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Procedure  
Measuring 0 dBm Reference Level  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed.  
2. Connect a BNC cable from AMPTD REF OUT to the 50 Input  
connector using a Type N (m) to BNC (f) adapter.  
3. Perform a complete self-alignment and set Auto Align Off. Press  
System, Alignments, Align Now, All, and wait for the alignment routine  
to finish. Then, press Return, Auto Align, Off.  
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4. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor connected to  
Channel A of the power meter.  
5. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-23. The power sensor  
should connect directly to the 6 dB fixed attenuator using an  
adapter.  
Figure 2-23  
Measure Source Test Setup  
6. Preset the synthesized signal generator. Manually press Blue Key,  
Special, 0, 0. Set the signal generator as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 12 dBm  
7. Set the 10 dB and 1 dB step attenuators to 0 dB.  
8. Obtain the actual attenuation for the 0 dB setting of each attenuator  
at 50 MHz from the metrology data for the step attenuators. In some  
cases this value might be zero, by definition. Add the two actual  
attenuations to obtain the 0 dB reference attenuation.  
RefAtten0dB = 10 dB Actual0dB + 1 dB Actual0dB  
For example, if the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator  
is 0.03 dB, 10 dB Actual  
is 0.03 dB. If the actual attenuation for  
0dB  
the 1 dB step attenuator is 0.02 dB, 1 dB Actual  
is 0.02 dB. In this  
0dB  
case RefAtten  
is 0.05 dB.  
0dB  
9. Obtain the metrology data for the step attenuators at 50 MHz. Enter  
the actual attenuation values for each attenuator setting as  
indicated in Table 2-34. If using a programmable attenuator, the  
section three 40 dB step should be used for the 40 dB setting on the  
10 dB step attenuator. Similarly, the section three 4 dB step should  
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be used for the 4 dB setting on the 1 dB step attenuator.  
Table 2-34  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, 0 dBm Reference Level  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Total  
Attenuation  
Amptd.  
Accuracy  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Nominal  
Amptd.  
Meas.  
Amptd.  
Setting  
Actual  
Setting Actual  
Setting  
Actual  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dBm  
1)  
10 dB  
20 dB  
30 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
10 dB  
20 dB  
30 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
–10 dBm  
–20 dBm  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
10.Calculate the actual total attenuation by adding the actual  
attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator to the actual attenuation for  
the 10 dB step attenuator for each total attenuation setting listed in  
NOTE  
The external attenuators and cables are now part of the “source.”  
11.Adjust the signal generator amplitude for a power meter reading of  
0 dBm 0.2 dB. Record the power meter reading here:  
Amptd  
= _______ dBm  
0dBm  
12.Connect the equipment as indicated in Figure 2-24. The fixed  
attenuator must connect directly to the analyzer input.  
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Figure 2-24  
Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup  
13.Set the analyzer as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 6 kHz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 0 dBm  
Attenuation, 10 dB (Man)  
14.Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values  
listed in Table 2-34:  
a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-34.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-34.  
c. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
d. Press Peak Search (or Search). Even though the signal may be  
slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude  
setting, the marker can still make a valid measurement.  
e. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the measured  
amplitude in Table 2-34.  
f. If the nominal amplitude is 0 dBm, calculate the amplitude  
accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – Amptd0dBm  
g. If the amplitude is less than 0 dBm, calculate the amplitude  
accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – (Amptd0dBm – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten0dB  
)
h. Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification  
test record as indicated in Table 2-34.  
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Measuring –20 dBm Reference Level  
1. Press AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –20 dBm.  
2. Copy the actual total attenuation values from Table 2-34 into the  
actual total attenuation column in Table 2-35. Not all values in  
Table 2-34 will be required in Table 2-35.  
Table 2-35  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, –20 dBm Reference Level  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Total Attenuation  
Nominal  
Amplitude  
Measured  
Amplitude  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Setting  
Actual  
Setting  
Actual  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
20 dB  
30 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
20 dB  
30 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
–20 dBm  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
7)  
8)  
9)  
10)  
3. Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values  
listed in Table 2-35:  
a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-35.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-35.  
c. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
d. Press Peak Search (or Search). Even though the signal may be  
slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude  
setting, the marker can still make a valid measurement.  
e. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the measured  
amplitude in Table 2-35.  
f. Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – (Amptd0dBm – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten0dB  
)
g. Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification  
test record as indicated in Table 2-35.  
Measuring –40 dBm Reference Level  
1. Press AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –40 dBm.  
2. Copy the actual total attenuation values from Table 2-34 into the  
actual total attenuation column in Table 2-36. Not all values in  
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and E4408B  
Table 2-34 will be required in Table 2-36.  
Table 2-36  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, –40 dBm Reference Level  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Total Attenuation  
Nominal  
Amplitude  
Measured  
Amplitude  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Setting  
Actual  
Setting  
Actual  
0 dB  
0 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
11)  
12)  
3. Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values  
listed in Table 2-36:  
a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-36.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-36.  
c. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
d. Press Peak Search (or Search). Even though the signal may be  
slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude  
setting, the marker can still make a valid measurement.  
e. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the measured  
amplitude in Table 2-36.  
f. Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – (Amptd0dBm – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten0dB  
)
g. Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification  
test record as indicated in Table 2-36.  
Measuring –50 dBm Reference Level  
1. Press AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –50 dBm.  
2. Copy the actual total attenuation values from Table 2-34 into the  
actual total attenuation column in Table 2-37. Not all values in  
Table 2-34 will be required in Table 2-37.  
Table 2-37  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, –50 dBm Reference Level  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Total Attenuation  
Nominal  
Amplitude  
Measured  
Amplitude  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Setting  
Actual  
Setting  
Actual  
0 dB  
50 dB  
50 dB  
–50 dBm  
13)  
3. Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values  
listed in Table 2-37:  
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a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-37.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated in Table 2-37.  
c. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
d. Press Peak Search (or Search). Even though the signal may be  
slightly above the reference level for the first nominal amplitude  
setting, the marker can still make a valid measurement.  
e. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the measured  
amplitude in Table 2-37.  
f. Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – (Amptd0dBm – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten0dB  
)
g. Record the amplitude accuracy in the performance verification  
test record as indicated in Table 2-37.  
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21. Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
The output of a synthesized signal generator is connected to the Input  
of the analyzer, characterized through a 1 dB step attenuator set to  
3 dB. The amplitude of the synthesized signal generator is set to a  
reference amplitude 5 dB below the top of the screen. A marker  
reference is set and the attenuator is set to 0 dB.  
The markers of the analyzer are then used to measure the 3 dB  
bandwidth. The first marker is set on the left filter skirt so that the  
marker delta amplitude is 1 dB plus the attenuator error for the 3 dB  
setting. The second marker is similarly set on the right filter skirt. The  
frequency difference between the two markers is the 3 dB bandwidth.  
Resolution bandwidth settings £300 Hz (Option 1DR) are not  
measured. These bandwidths are digitally derived; therefore, their  
accuracy is verified by design.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “IF Amplitude.”  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Cable, BNC, 122-cm (48-in)  
Cable, Type-N, 152-cm (60-in) (2 required)  
1 dB step attenuator  
Attenuator/switch driver (if programmable step attenuators are  
used)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Pad, minimum loss  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to APC 3.5 (f)  
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Figure 2-25  
Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test Setup  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors, or the connectors will be damaged.  
Procedure  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-25.  
2. On the synthesized signal generator, press Blue Key, Special, 0, 0 and  
set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, 6 dBm (75 Input only)  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the analyzer  
by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 7.5 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, Scale/Div 1 dB  
AMPLITUDE, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
BW/Avg, 5 MHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 30 Hz  
4. Set the 1 dB step attenuator to 3 dB.  
5. Note the error of the external 1 dB step attenuator at 3 dB and 6 dB  
below using its calibration records.  
Attenuator Error (3 dB) ___________ dB  
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3 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
6. Press Peak Search (or Search), Meas Tools, MkrCF on the analyzer.  
7. Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator for a  
marker amplitude reading of 5 dBm 0.2 dB.  
8. Press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta on the analyzer.  
9. Set the attenuator to 0 dB.  
10.On the analyzer, press Marker. Lower the marker frequency by  
adjusting the knob until the marker delta amplitude is 0 dB plus the  
attenuator error (3 dB) noted in step 5 to a tolerance of 0.05 dB.  
11.Record the marker frequency readout in Column 3 of Table 2-38.  
12.Using the analyzer knob, raise the marker frequency so that the  
marker delta amplitude is maximum. Continue increasing the  
marker frequency until the marker reads 0.0 dB plus the attenuator  
error (3 dB) noted in step 5 to a tolerance of 0.05 dB.  
13.Record the marker frequency readout in Column 4 of Table 2-38.  
14.Set the attenuator to 3 dB.  
15.Press Marker, Normal on the analyzer.  
16.Repeat step 6 through step 15 for each of the analyzer Res BW and  
Analyzer Span settings listed in Table 2-38.  
17.Subtract the Lower Marker Frequency from the Upper Marker  
Frequency. Record the difference as the 3 dB Bandwidth, in the  
performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2-38.  
3 db Bandwidth = Upper Marker Frequency Lower Marker  
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Frequency  
Table 2-38  
3 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
Column 1 Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5  
Test Record  
Entry  
Analyzer  
Res BW  
Analyzer  
Span  
Lower Marker  
Frequency  
Upper Marker  
Frequency  
3 dB  
Bandwidth  
5 MHz  
3 MHz  
1 MHz  
300 kHz  
100 kHz  
30 kHz  
10 kHz  
3 kHz  
7.5 MHz  
4.5 MHz  
1.5 MHz  
450 kHz  
150 kHz  
45 kHz  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
8)  
9)  
15 kHz  
4.5 kHz  
1.5 kHz  
1 kHz  
6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
18.Set the analyzer Res BW to 120 kHz and the analyzer span to  
180 kHz as shown in Table 2-39.  
19.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), Meas Tools, MkrCF.  
20.Set the external 1 dB step attenuator to 6 dB and adjust the  
amplitude of the synthesized signal generator for a marker  
amplitude reading of 7 dBm 0.2 dB.  
21.Press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta on the analyzer.  
22.Set the attenuator to 0 dB.  
23.On the analyzer, press Marker. Lower the marker frequency by  
adjusting the knob until the marker delta amplitude is 0 dB plus the  
attenuator error (6 dB) noted in step 5 to tolerance of 0.05 dB.  
24.Record the marker frequency readout in Column 3 of Table 2-39.  
25.Using the analyzer knob, raise the marker frequency so that the  
marker delta amplitude is maximum. Continue increasing the  
marker frequency until the marker reads 0.0 dB plus the attenuator  
error (6 dB) noted in step 5 to a tolerance of 0.05 dB.  
26.Record the marker frequency readout in Column 4 of Table 2-39.  
27.Set the attenuator to 6 dB.  
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28.Press Marker, Normal on the analyzer.  
29.Repeat step 19 through step 28 for each of the analyzer Res BW and  
analyzer span settings listed in Table 2-39.  
30.Subtract the Lower Marker Frequency from the Upper Marker  
Frequency. Record the difference as the 6 dB bandwidth, in the  
performance verification test record as indicated in Table 2-39.  
6 dB Bandwidth = Upper Marker Frequency – Lower Marker Frequency  
Table 2-39  
6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy  
Column 1 Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Column 5  
Test Record  
Entry  
Analyzer  
Res BW  
Analyzer  
Span  
Lower Marker  
Frequency  
Upper Marker  
Frequency  
3 dB  
Bandwidth  
120 kHz  
9 kHz  
180 kHz  
13.5 kHz  
10)  
11)  
Post-test Instrument Restoration  
31.Remove the RF cable from the analyzer input connector.  
32.Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, All.  
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22. Frequency Response: Agilent E4401B and E4411B  
22. Frequency Response: Agilent E4401B and  
E4411B  
This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of  
frequency. To measure frequencies of 100 kHz and greater, the output of  
a signal generator is fed through a power splitter to a power sensor and  
the analyzer.  
To measure frequencies below 100 kHz, a digital voltmeter (DVM) with  
a 50 load replaces the power sensor and a function generator is used  
as the source.  
For improved amplitude accuracy, the power splitter is characterized  
using a power sensor (the “reference” sensor) connected to one power  
splitter output port. The other power splitter output port connects to  
the “buried” sensor; it is not removed from the power splitter. Once the  
characterization is done, the reference sensor is removed and replaced  
by the analyzer.  
This procedure does not test frequency response with the optional  
preamplifier (Option 1DS) turned on. If the analyzer is equipped with  
Option 1DS, also perform the “Frequency Response, Preamp On”  
procedure.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “Frequency  
Response.”  
Analyzers with 75 inputs are tested down to 1 MHz only.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Function generator  
Power meter  
RF power sensor, (2 required)  
RF Power splitter  
Digital multimeter  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Dual banana plug to BNC (f)  
BNC Tee (BNC f,m,f)  
Cable, BNC, 120-cm (48-in) (2 required)  
Cable, Type-N, 183-cm (72-in)  
Termination, 50 Ω, BNC (m)  
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Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Power sensor, 75 Ω  
Minimum Loss Pad, Type-N (f) 75 to Type-N (m) 50 Ω  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors, or damage to the connectors will occur.  
Procedure  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-26. Connect one of the  
Agilent 8482A power sensors to Channel A of the power meter. This  
will be the “reference” sensor. Connect the other Agilent 8482A  
power sensor to Channel B of the power meter. This will be the  
“buried” sensor.  
75 Inputs, Option 1DP: Connect the Agilent 8483A power sensor to  
Channel A of the power meter. This will be the “reference” sensor.  
Figure 2-26  
Source/Splitter Characterization Setup  
2. Zero and calibrate both power sensors.  
3. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
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calibration factor of the reference sensor for 100 kHz.  
75 Inputs, Option 1DP: Use the calibration factor of the reference  
sensor for 1 MHz.  
4. On the power meter, set the Channel B calibration factor to 100%.  
Do not change this calibration factor during this test.  
5. Set the source frequency to 100 kHz and amplitude to –4 dBm.  
75 Inputs, Option 1DP: Set the source frequency to 1 MHz and  
amplitude to 2 dBm.  
6. Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
7. Record the source amplitude setting, and both the Channel A and  
Channel B power meter readings in Table 2-40.  
8. Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2-40.  
9. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source  
frequency.  
10.Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
11.Record the source amplitude setting, and both the Channel A and  
Channel B power meter readings in Table 2-40.  
12.Repeat step 8 through step 11 for each frequency in Table 2-40.  
13.For each entry in Table 2-40, calculate the Splitter Tracking Error as  
follows:  
Splitter Tracking Error = Channel A Power – Channel B Power  
For example, if Channel A Power is –10.05 dBm and Channel B  
Power is –10.23 dBm, the Splitter Tracking Error is 0.18 dB.  
NOTE  
Tracking errors are nominally –5.7 dB when using the minimum loss  
pad.  
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Table 2-40  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Source  
Power  
Setting  
(dBm)  
Frequency  
Channel A  
(dBm)  
Channel B  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
100 kHza  
500 kHza  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
20 MHz  
50 MHz  
75 MHz  
175 MHz  
275 MHz  
375 MHz  
475 MHz  
575 MHz  
675 MHz  
775 MHz  
825 MHz  
875 MHz  
925 MHz  
975 MHz  
1025 MHz  
1075 MHz  
1175 MHz  
1275 MHz  
1375 MHz  
1500 MHz  
a. These values do not apply to analyzers with 75 inputs  
(Option 1DP).  
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Measuring Frequency Response, 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz  
1. Refer to Figure 2-27. Remove the reference sensor (Channel A  
sensor) from the power splitter. Connect the power splitter to the  
analyzer 50 Input using an adapter. Do not use a cable.  
Figure 2-27  
Frequency Response Test Setup, 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz  
75 inputs, Option 1DP: Connect the power splitter to the analyzer  
75 Input using a mechanical adapter and a 75 , Type-N(m) to  
BNC(m) adapter.  
2. Set the source frequency to 100 kHz:  
75 inputs, Option 1DP: Set the source frequency to 1 MHz.  
3. Set the source amplitude to the value corresponding to the source  
power setting in Table 2-41 for the current source frequency  
(100 kHz or 1 MHz).  
4. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 100 kHz (50 Input)  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 1 MHz (75 Input)  
CF Step, 100 MHz  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (Off) (Option 1DS only)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –5 dBm  
Attenuation, 10 dB (Man)  
Scale/Div, 1 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 3 kHz (Man)  
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5. Adjust the source AMPLITUDE to obtain the Channel B power  
meter reading recorded in Table 2-40 0.1 dB.  
6. Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-41 as the  
Current Channel B reading.  
7. On the analyzer, press Single then Peak Search (or Search).  
8. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-41.  
9. Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2-41.  
10.Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in  
11.Adjust the source AMPLITUDE to obtain the Channel B power  
meter reading recorded in Table 2-40 0.1 dB for the current  
frequency.  
12.Record the current Channel B power meter reading in Table 2-41 as  
the Current Channel B Reading.  
13.On the analyzer, press Single then Peak Search (or Search).  
14.Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-41.  
15.Repeat step 9 through step 14 for each frequency in Table 2-41.  
16.Copy the splitter tracking errors from Table 2-40 into Table 2-41.  
17.Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2-41 as  
follows:  
Flatness Error = Mkr1 AmptddBm – Current Channel BdBm – Splitter Tracking ErrordB  
For example, if marker (Mkr1) Amptd is –10.32 dBm, Current  
Channel B is –10.2 dBm and Splitter Tracking Error is 0.18 dB,  
Flatness Error would be –0.30 dB.  
18.Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz  
Ref Amptd:  
50 MHz Ref Amptd __________  
19.Calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in  
Table 2-41 as follows:  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz = Flatness Error – 50 MHz Ref Amptd  
For example, if Flatness Error is –0.30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is  
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0.15 dB, Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be –0.45 dB.  
Table 2-41  
Frequency  
100 kHza  
Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Marker  
(Mkr1)  
Amplitude  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Flatness  
Error  
500 kHza  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
20 MHz  
50 MHz  
75 MHz  
175 MHz  
275 MHz  
375 MHz  
475 MHz  
575 MHz  
675 MHz  
775 MHz  
825 MHz  
875 MHz  
925 MHz  
975 MHz  
1025 MHz  
1075 MHz  
1175 MHz  
1275 MHz  
1375 MHz  
1500 MHz  
a. These values do not apply to analyzers with 75 inputs (Option 1DP).  
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Measuring Frequency Response, 100 kHz  
If the analyzer has Option 1DP, skip to the Test Results section.  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-28.  
Figure 2-28  
Frequency Response Test Setup, 100 kHz  
2. Set the function generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 100 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, –4 dBm  
3. Set the DVM as follows:  
Function  
Synchronous ac Volts  
Math  
dBm  
50 Ω  
Front  
Auto  
RES Register  
Front/Rear Terminals  
Range  
4. On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, 100 kHz.  
5. Adjust the function generator amplitude until the DVM reading is  
–10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
6. Record the actual DVM reading in Table 2-42 as the DVM amplitude  
reading.  
7. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta.  
8. Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in  
9. Set the function generator frequency to the next frequency listed in  
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10.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
11.Adjust the function generator amplitude until the marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.05 dB.  
12.Record the DVM reading in Table 2-42 as the DVM amplitude  
reading.  
13.Repeat step 8 through step 12 for each frequency in Table 2-42.  
14.For each of the frequencies in Table 2-42, subtract the DVM  
amplitude from the DVM Amplitude at 100 kHz recorded in step 6.  
Record the result as the Response Relative to 100 kHz in Table 2-42.  
15.From Table 2-41, note the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for the  
100 kHz frequency. Record this below as the 100 kHz error relative  
to 50 MHz:  
100 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz __________ dB  
16.Add the 100 kHz error relative to 50 MHz that was recorded in  
step 15 above to each of the Response Relative to 100 kHz entries in  
Table 2-42. Record the results as the Response Relative to 50 MHz in  
Table 2-42  
Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz  
Response  
Relative to  
100 kHz  
Response  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
DVM  
Amplitude  
Frequency  
100 kHz  
75 kHz  
50 kHz  
20 kHz  
9 kHz  
0 dB (Ref)  
Test Results  
1. Enter the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-41:  
____________ dB  
2. Enter the most positive number from the Response Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-42:  
____________ dB  
75 inputs, Option 1DP: The frequency range below 100 kHz was not  
tested; no entry from Table 2-42 is necessary.  
3. Record the more positive of numbers from step 1 and step 2 in  
Table 2-43 as the Maximum Response for Band 0.  
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4. Enter the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-41:  
____________ dB  
5. Enter the most negative number from the Response Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-42:  
____________ dB  
75 inputs, Option 1DP: The frequency range below 100 kHz was not  
tested; no entry from Table 2-42 is necessary.  
6. Record the more negative of numbers from step 4 and step 5 in  
Table 2-43 as the Minimum Response for Band 0.  
7. Subtract the Minimum Response for Band 0 from the Maximum  
Response for Band 0 and record the result as the Peak-to-Peak  
Response for Band 0 in Table 2-43.  
Table 2-43  
Frequency Response Results  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
Test  
Band  
Test  
Test  
dB  
Record  
Entry  
dB  
Record  
Entry  
dB  
Record  
Entry  
0
1)  
2)  
3)  
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23. Frequency Response, Agilent E4402B and  
E4403B  
This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of  
frequency. To measure frequencies of 100 kHz and greater, the output of  
a source is fed through a power splitter to a power sensor and the  
analyzer. A function generator is used as the source from 100 kHz to  
10 MHz, and a synthesized sweeper at 10 MHz and greater. To measure  
frequencies below 100 kHz, a DVM with a 50 load replaces the power  
sensor.  
For improved amplitude accuracy the power splitter is characterized  
using a “reference” sensor connected to one power splitter output port.  
The other power splitter output port connects to the “buried” sensor; it  
is not removed from the power splitter. Once the characterization is  
done, the reference sensor is removed and replaced by the analyzer.  
Measurements are made at the same frequencies used in the  
characterization. The analyzer marker amplitude measurements are  
corrected using the characterization data to determine the absolute  
flatness error and the flatness error relative to 50 MHz.  
This procedure does not test frequency response with the optional  
preamplifier (Option 1DS) turned on. If the analyzer is equipped with  
Option 1DS, also perform the “Frequency Response, Preamp On”  
procedure. Analyzers with Option UKB are tested down to 100 Hz in dc  
coupled mode. In ac coupled mode, Agilent E4402B analyzers are tested  
down to 100 kHz.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “Frequency  
Response.”  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper  
Function generator  
Power meter  
RF power sensor (2 required)  
RF Power splitter  
Digital multimeter  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Dual banana plug to BNC (f)  
BNC Tee (BNC f,m,f)  
Cable, BNC, 122-cm (48-in) (2 required)  
Cable, Type-N, 183-cm (72-in)  
Termination, 50 Ω, BNC (m)  
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Procedure  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-29; use the function  
generator as the source. Connect one of the Agilent 8482A power  
sensors to Channel A of the power meter. This will be the “reference”  
sensor. Connect the other Agilent 8482A power sensor to Channel B  
of the power meter. This will be the “buried” sensor.  
Figure 2-29  
Source/Splitter Characterization Setup  
2. Zero and calibrate both power sensors.  
3. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor for 100 kHz.  
4. On the power meter, set the Channel B calibration factor to 100%.  
Do not change this calibration factor during this test.  
5. Set the function generator frequency to 100 kHz and amplitude to  
–4 dBm.  
6. Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain a Channel A  
power meter reading of –10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
7. Record the function generator amplitude setting, and both the  
Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2-44.  
8. Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2-44.  
9. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source  
frequency.  
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10.Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
11.Record the source amplitude setting, and both the Channel A and  
Channel B power meter readings in Table 2-44.  
12.Repeat step 8 through step 11 for frequencies up through 10 MHz.  
13.Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper.  
14.Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to 10 MHz and the  
amplitude to –4 dBm.  
15.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level to obtain a Channel A  
power meter reading of –10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
16.Record the synthesized sweeper power level and both the Channel A  
and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2-44.  
17.Repeat step 8 through step 11 for each remaining frequency in Table  
2-44.  
18.For each entry in Table 2-44, calculate the Splitter Tracking Error as  
follows:  
Splitter Tracking Error = Channel A Power – Channel B Power  
For example, if Channel A Power is –10.05 dBm and Channel B  
Power is –10.23 dBm, the Splitter Tracking Error is 0.18 dB.  
Table 2-44  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Source  
Power  
Setting  
Frequency  
100 kHz  
500 kHz  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHza  
10 MHzb  
20 MHz  
50 MHz  
75 MHz  
175 MHz  
275 MHz  
375 MHz  
0 dB (Ref)  
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Table 2-44  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Source  
Power  
Setting  
Frequency  
475 MHz  
575 MHz  
675 MHz  
775 MHz  
825 MHz  
875 MHz  
925 MHz  
975 MHz  
1025 MHz  
1075 MHz  
1175 MHz  
1275 MHz  
1375 MHz  
1500 MHz  
1525 MHz  
1625 MHz  
1675 MHz  
1725 MHz  
1775 MHz  
1825 MHz  
1875 MHz  
1925 MHz  
1975 MHz  
2025 MHz  
2125 MHz  
2325 MHz  
2525 MHz  
2725 MHz  
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Table 2-44  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Frequency  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Source  
Power  
Setting  
Channel A  
Channel B  
2925 MHz  
2999 MHz  
a. This entry is for data taken with the function generator as  
source.  
b. This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as  
source.  
Measuring Frequency Response, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
1. Refer to Figure 2-30. Remove the reference sensor (Channel A  
sensor) from the power splitter. Connect the power splitter to the  
50 Input of the analyzer using an adapter. Do not use a cable.  
Figure 2-30  
Frequency Response Test Setup, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
2. Set the source frequency to 10 MHz.  
3. Set the source power level to the value corresponding to the source  
power setting in Table 2-44 for the current source frequency  
(10 MHz).  
4. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 10 MHz  
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CF Step, 100 MHz  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
Input/Output (or Input), Coupling (DC) (Agilent E4402B, Option  
UKB only)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp, (Off) (Option 1DS only)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –5 dBm  
Attenuation, 10 dB (Man)  
Scale/Div, 1 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 3 kHz (Man)  
Video BW, 3 kHz (Man)  
5. Adjust the source power level to obtain the Channel B power meter  
reading recorded in Table 2-44 0.1 dB.  
6. Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-45 as the  
Current Channel B Reading for dc (coupling).  
7. On the analyzer, press Single then Peak Search (or Search).  
8. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-45 for dc  
(coupling).  
9. Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2-45.  
10.Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in  
11.Adjust the source power level to obtain the Channel B power meter  
reading recorded in Table 2-45 0.1 dB for the current frequency.  
12.Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-45 as the  
current Channel B reading.  
13.On the analyzer, press Single then Peak Search (or Search).  
14.Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-45.  
15.Repeat step 9 through step 14 for each remaining frequency in Table  
2-45.  
16.Replace the synthesized sweeper with the function generator.  
17.Set the function generator amplitude to –4 dBm.  
18.Set the function generator frequency to 100 kHz.  
19.On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 100 kHz.  
20.Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain the Channel B  
power meter reading recorded in Table 2-44 0.1 dB for 100 kHz.  
21.Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-45 as the  
current Channel B reading.  
22.On the analyzer, press Single then Peak Search (or Search).  
23.Record the analyzer marker (Mkr1) Amplitude Reading in Table 2-45  
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as marker (Mkr1) Amplitude.  
24.Repeat step 18 through step 23 for frequencies between 100 kHz and  
10 MHz.  
25.Copy the Splitter Tracking Errors from Table 2-44 into Table 2-45.  
26.Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2-45 as  
follows:  
Flatness Error = Mkr1 AmptddBm – Current Channel BdBm – Splitter Tracking ErrordB  
For example, if marker (Mkr1) Amptd is –10.32 dBm, Current  
Channel B is –10.2 dBm and Splitter Tracking Error is 0.18 dB,  
Flatness Error would be –0.30 dB.  
27.Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz  
Ref Amptd:  
50 MHz Ref Amptd: __________  
28.Calculate the setup change error (error due to changing the test  
setup from using a synthesized sweeper to using a function  
generator) as follows:  
a. Record the Flatness Error from Table 2-45 at 10 MHz using the  
function generator as FlatError  
:
FG  
FlatError =__________ dB  
FG  
b. Record the Flatness Error from Table 2-45 at 10 MHz using the  
synthesized sweeper as FlatError :  
SS  
FlatError =__________ dB  
SS  
c. Subtract FlatError from FlatError and record the result as  
SS  
FG  
the Setup Change Error:  
Setup Change Error = FlatErrorFG – FlatErrorSS  
Setup Change Error =__________ dB  
29.For frequencies less than 10 MHz calculate the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2-45 as follows:  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz = Flatness Error – 50 MHz Ref Amptd – Setup Change Error  
For example, if Flatness Error is –0.30 dB, 50 MHz Ref Amptd is  
0.15 dB and Setup Change Error is –0.19 dB, Flatness Relative to 50  
MHz would be –0.26 dB.  
30.For frequencies 10 MHz and greater, calculate the Flatness Relative  
to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2-45 as follows:  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz = Flatness Error – 50 MHz Ref Amptd  
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For example, if Flatness Error is –0.30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is  
0.15 dB, Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be –0.45 dB.  
31.If the analyzer has Option UKB, continue with this procedure.  
Otherwise, perform the procedure in “Measuring Frequency  
32.Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper.  
33.Set the source frequency to 10 MHz and the source power level to the  
value corresponding to the source power setting in Table 2-44 for the  
current source frequency (10 MHz).  
34.For an Agilent E4402B only, press Input/Output (or Input), Coupling  
(AC) on the analyzer.  
35.For an Agilent E4402B only, repeat step 5 through step 30 for ac  
coupling.  
36. Perform the procedure in “Measuring Frequency Response Less  
Table 2-45  
Freq.  
Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
Splitter  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Marker(Mkr1)  
Amptd  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness Error  
(MHz)  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
0.1  
0.5  
1
5
10a  
10b  
20  
50  
0 dB  
(ref)  
0 dB  
(ref)  
75  
175  
275  
375  
475  
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Table 2-45  
Freq.  
Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
Splitter  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Marker(Mkr1)  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness Error  
(MHz)  
Amptd  
dc  
ac  
dc ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
575  
675  
775  
825  
875  
925  
975  
1025  
1075  
1175  
1275  
1375  
1500  
1525  
1625  
1675  
1725  
1775  
1825  
1875  
1925  
1975  
2025  
2125  
2325  
2525  
2725  
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Table 2-45  
Freq.  
Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
Splitter  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Marker(Mkr1)  
Amptd  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness Error  
(MHz)  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
2925  
2999  
a. This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source.  
b. This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source.  
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Measuring Frequency Response Less Than or Equal to 100 kHz  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-31.  
Figure 2-31  
Frequency Response Test Setup, 100 kHz  
2. Set the function generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 100 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, –4 dBm  
Amptd Increment, 0.05 dB  
3. Set the DVM as follows:  
Function  
Synchronous AC Volts  
Math  
dBm  
50 Ω  
Front  
Auto  
RES Register  
Front/Rear Terminals  
Range  
4. On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, 100 kHz.  
5. If the analyzer has Option UKB, press Input/Output (or Input),  
Coupling (DC). Then press SPAN, 100 Hz, BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz, Video  
BW, 10 Hz.  
6. Adjust the function generator amplitude until the DVM reading is  
–10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
7. Record the actual DVM reading in Table 2-46 as the DVM Amplitude  
reading.  
8. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta.  
9. Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in  
10.Set the function generator frequency to the next frequency listed in  
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Table 2-46. Frequencies less than 9 kHz only apply to analyzers with  
Option UKB.  
11.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
12.Adjust the function generator amplitude until the marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.05 dB.  
13.Record the DVM reading in Table 2-46 as the DVM Amplitude  
reading.  
14.Repeat step 9 through step 13 for each frequency setting listed in  
15.For each of the frequencies in Table 2-46, subtract the DVM  
Amplitude from the DVM Amplitude at 100 kHz recorded in step 7.  
Record the result as the Response Relative to 100 kHz in Table 2-46.  
16.From Table 2-45, note the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for the  
100 kHz frequency. Record this below as the 100 kHz Error Relative  
to 50 MHz:  
100 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz =__________ dB  
17.Add the 100 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz that was recorded in  
step 16 above to each of the Response Relative to 100 kHz entries in  
Table 2-46. Record the results as the Response Relative to 50 MHz in  
Table 2-46  
Frequency Response Worksheet, ≤100 kHz  
DVM  
Amplitude  
Response Relative  
to 100 kHz  
Response Relative  
to 50 MHz  
Frequency  
100 kHz  
75 kHz  
50 kHz  
20 kHz  
9 kHz  
0 dB (Ref)  
5 kHza  
2 kHza  
1 kHza  
500 Hza  
200 Hza  
100 Hza  
a. These frequencies apply only to analyzers with Option UKB.  
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Test Results  
Perform the following steps to verify the frequency response of the  
analyzer.  
1. Enter the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-45:  
____________ dB  
2. Enter the most positive number from the Response Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-46:  
____________ dB  
3. Record the most positive of numbers from step 1 and step 2 into  
Table 2-47 as the Maximum Response for Band 0.  
4. Enter the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-45:  
____________ dB  
5. Enter the most negative number from the Response Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-46:  
____________ dB  
6. Record the most negative of numbers from step 4 and step 5 into  
Table 2-47 as the Minimum Response for Band 0.  
7. For Band 0 in Table 2-47, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
8. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4403B or an E4402B with a serial  
number less than US39441006 then transfer the values in Table  
2-47 into the test record in this guide. The frequency response test is  
complete for those instruments only.  
9. If the analyzer has Option UKB then perform step 18 through step  
27. Otherwise, perform step 10 through step 16.  
10.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(dc) column of Table 2-45 for frequencies between 800 MHz and  
1.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-47 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 0A.  
11.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-45 for frequencies between 800 MHz  
and 1.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-47 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0A.  
12.For Band 0A in Table 2-47, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
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13.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(dc) column of Table 2-45 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz and  
2.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-47 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 0B.  
14.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-45 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz  
and 2.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-47 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0B.  
15.For Band 0B in Table 2-47, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
16.Transfer the values entered in Table 2-47 to the test record in this  
guide.  
17.The frequency response test for analyzers without Option UKB is  
now complete. The following steps apply only to analyzers having  
Option UKB.  
18.Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50  
MHz (ac) column of Table 2-45 as the Maximum Response for Band 0  
in Table 2-48.  
19.Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-45 as the Minimum Response for  
Band 0 in Table 2-48.  
20.For Band 0 in Table 2-48, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
21.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-45 for frequencies between 800 MHz and  
1.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-48 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 0A.  
22.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-45 for frequencies between 800 MHz  
and 1.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-48 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0A.  
23.For Band 0A in Table 2-48, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
24.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-45 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz and  
2.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-48 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 0B.  
25.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-45 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz  
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and 2.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-48 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0B.  
26.For Band 0B in Table 2-48, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
27.Transfer the values entered in Table 2-48 to the test record in this  
guide.  
28.The frequency response test for analyzers with Option UKB is now  
complete.  
Table 2-47  
Band  
Frequency Response Results, dc Coupled  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
dB  
dB  
dB  
0
1)  
4)  
7)  
2)  
5)  
8)  
3)  
6)  
9)  
0A  
0B  
Table 2-48  
Frequency Response Results, ac Coupled  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Test  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
Test  
Band  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Record  
Record  
dB  
dB  
dB  
Entry  
Entry  
0
10)  
11)  
14)  
17)  
12)  
15)  
18)  
0A  
0B  
13)  
16)  
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24. Frequency Response, Agilent E4404B,  
E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B  
This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of  
frequency. To measure frequencies of 100 kHz and greater, the output of  
a source is fed through a power splitter to a power sensor and the  
analyzer. A function generator is used as the source from 100 kHz to  
10 MHz, and a synthesized sweeper at 10 MHz and greater. To measure  
frequencies below 100 kHz, a DVM with a 50 load replaces the power  
sensor.  
For improved amplitude accuracy the power splitter is characterized  
using a “reference” sensor connected to one power splitter output port.  
The other power splitter output port connects to the “buried” sensor; it  
is not removed from the power splitter. Once the characterization is  
done, the reference sensor is removed and replaced by the analyzer.  
Measurements are made at the same frequencies used in the  
characterization. The analyzer marker amplitude measurements are  
corrected using the characterization data to determine the absolute  
flatness error and the flatness error relative to 50 MHz.  
To measure frequencies greater than 3 GHz, the source power level is  
adjusted at 50 MHz to place the displayed signal at the analyzer center  
horizontal graticule line. The power meter is then set to measure dB  
relative to the power at 50 MHz. At each new source frequency and  
analyzer center frequency, the source power level is adjusted to place  
the signal at the center horizontal graticule line. The power meter  
displays the inverse of the frequency response relative to 50 MHz.  
This procedure does not test frequency response with the optional  
preamplifier (Option 1DS) turned on. If the analyzer is equipped with a  
preamplifier, also perform the “Frequency Response, Preamp On”  
procedure. Analyzers with Option UKB are tested down to 100 Hz in dc  
coupled mode. In ac coupled mode, Agilent E4404B and E4405B  
analyzers are tested down to 100 kHz. Agilent E4407B analyzers with  
Option UKB are tested down to 10 MHz in ac coupled mode.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “Frequency  
Response.”  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper  
Function generator  
Power meter  
RF Power sensor (2 required)  
Microwave power sensor  
Microwave power splitter  
Digital multimeter  
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Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Dual banana plug to BNC (f)  
BNC Tee (BNC f,m,f)  
Cable, BNC, 122-cm (48-in) (2 required)  
Cable, APC 3.5  
Termination, 50 Ω, BNC (m)  
Procedure  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-32. Use the function  
generator as the source. Connect one of the Agilent 8482A power  
sensors to Channel A of the power meter. This will be the “reference”  
sensor. Connect the other Agilent 8482A power sensor to Channel B  
of the power meter. This will be the “buried” sensor.  
Figure 2-32  
Source/Splitter Characterization Setup  
2. Zero and calibrate both power sensors.  
3. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor for 100 kHz.  
4. On the power meter, set the Channel B calibration factor to 100%.  
Do not change this calibration factor during this test.  
5. Set the function generator frequency to 100 kHz and amplitude to  
–4 dBm.  
6. Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain a Channel A  
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power meter reading of –10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
7. Record the function generator amplitude setting, and both the  
Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2-49.  
8. Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2-49.  
9. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source  
frequency.  
10.Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
11.Record the source amplitude setting, and both the Channel A and  
Channel B power meter readings in Table 2-49.  
12.Repeat step 8 through step 11 for frequencies up through 10 MHz.  
13.Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper.  
14.Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to 10 MHz and the  
amplitude to –4 dBm.  
15.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level to obtain a Channel A  
power meter reading of –10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
16.Record the synthesized sweeper power level and both the Channel A  
and Channel B power meter readings in Table 2-49.  
17.Repeat step 8 through step 11 for each remaining frequency in Table  
2-49.  
18.For each entry in Table 2-49, calculate the Splitter Tracking Error as  
follows:  
Splitter Tracking Error = Channel A Power – Channel B Power  
For example, if Channel A Power is –10.05 dBm and Channel B  
Power is –10.23 dBm, the Splitter Tracking Error is 0.18 dB.  
Table 2-49  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Source  
Power  
Setting  
Frequency  
100 kHz  
500 kHz  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHza  
10 MHzb  
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Table 2-49  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Source  
Power  
Setting  
Frequency  
20 MHz  
0 dB (Ref)  
50 MHz  
75 MHz  
175 MHz  
275 MHz  
375 MHz  
475 MHz  
575 MHz  
675 MHz  
775 MHz  
825 MHz  
875 MHz  
925 MHz  
975 MHz  
1025 MHz  
1075 MHz  
1175 MHz  
1275 MHz  
1375 MHz  
1500 MHz  
1525 MHz  
1625 MHz  
1675 MHz  
1725 MHz  
1775 MHz  
1825 MHz  
1875 MHz  
1925 MHz  
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Table 2-49  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Source  
Power  
Setting  
Frequency  
1975 MHz  
2025 MHz  
2125 MHz  
2325 MHz  
2525 MHz  
2725 MHz  
2925 MHz  
2999 MHz  
a. This entry is for data taken with the function generator as  
source.  
b. This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as  
source.  
Measuring Frequency Response, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
1. Refer to Figure 2-33. Remove the reference sensor (Channel A  
sensor) from the power splitter. Connect the power splitter to the  
50 Input of the analyzer using an adapter. Do not use a cable.  
Figure 2-33  
Frequency Response Test Setup, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
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2. Set the source frequency to 10 MHz.  
3. Set the source power level to the value corresponding to the source  
power setting in Table 2-49 for the current source frequency  
(10 MHz).  
4. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 10 MHz  
CF Step, 100 MHz  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
Input/Output (or Input), Coupling (DC) (Agilent E4404B, E4405B, or  
any model with Option UKB)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp, (Off) (Option 1DS only)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –5 dBm  
Attenuation, 10 dB (Man)  
Scale/Div, 1 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 3 kHz (Man)  
Video BW, 3 kHz (Man)  
5. Adjust the source power level to obtain the Channel B power meter  
reading recorded in Table 2-49 0.1 dB.  
6. Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-50 as the  
Current Channel B Reading for dc (coupling).  
7. On the analyzer, press Single then Peak Search (or Search).  
8. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-50 for dc  
(coupling).  
9. Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2-50.  
10.Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in  
11.Adjust the source power level to obtain the Channel B power meter  
reading recorded in Table 2-49 0.1 dB for the current frequency.  
12.Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-50 as the  
current Channel B reading.  
13.On the analyzer, press Single then Peak Search (or Search).  
14.Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-50.  
15.Repeat step 9 through step 14 for each remaining frequency in Table  
2-50.  
16.If the analyzer under test is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB  
and is being tested in ac coupled mode, continue with step 26. These  
analyzers are specified only down to 10 MHz in ac coupled mode.  
17.Replace the synthesized sweeper with the function generator.  
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18.Set the function generator amplitude to –4 dBm.  
19.Set the function generator frequency to 100 kHz.  
20.On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 100 kHz.  
21.Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain the Channel B  
power meter reading recorded in Table 2-49 0.1 dB for 100 kHz.  
22.Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-50 as the  
current Channel B reading.  
23.On the analyzer, press Single then Peak Search (or Search).  
24.Record the analyzer marker (Mkr1) Amplitude Reading in Table 2-50  
as marker (Mkr1) Amplitude.  
25.Repeat step 19 through step 24 for frequencies between 100 kHz and  
10 MHz.  
26.Copy the Splitter Tracking Errors from Table 2-49 into Table 2-50.  
27.Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2-50 as  
follows:  
Flatness Error = Mkr1 AmptddBm – Current Channel BdBm – Splitter Tracking ErrordB  
For example, if marker (Mkr1) Amptd is –10.32 dBm, Current  
Channel B is –10.2 dBm and Splitter Tracking Error is 0.18 dB,  
Flatness Error would be –0.30 dB.  
28.Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz  
Ref Amptd:  
50 MHz Ref Amptd: __________  
29.Continue with step 31 if the analyzer under test is an Agilent  
E4407B with Option UKB and is being tested in ac coupled mode.  
Calculate the setup change error (error due to changing the test  
setup from using a synthesized sweeper to using a function  
generator) as follows:  
a. Record the Flatness Error from Table 2-50 at 10 MHz using the  
function generator as FlatError  
:
FG  
FlatError =__________ dB  
FG  
b. Record the Flatness Error from Table 2-50 at 10 MHz using the  
synthesized sweeper as FlatError :  
SS  
FlatError =__________ dB  
SS  
c. Subtract FlatError from FlatError and record the result as  
SS  
FG  
the Setup Change Error:  
Setup Change Error = FlatErrorFG – FlatErrorSS  
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Setup Change Error =__________ dB  
30.For frequencies less than 10 MHz calculate the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2-50 as follows:  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz = Flatness Error – 50 MHz Ref Amptd – Setup Change Error  
For example, if Flatness Error is –0.30 dB, 50 MHz Ref Amptd is  
0.15 dB and Setup Change Error is –0.19 dB, Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz would be –0.26 dB.  
31.For frequencies 10 MHz and greater, calculate the Flatness Relative  
to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2-50 as follows:  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz = Flatness Error – 50 MHz Ref Amptd  
For example, if Flatness Error is –0.30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is  
0.15 dB, Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be –0.45 dB.  
32.If the analyzer under test is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB,  
E4404B or E4405B, continue with this procedure. Otherwise,  
perform the procedure in “Measuring Frequency Response Less  
33.Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper.  
34.Set the source frequency to 10 MHz and the source power level to the  
value corresponding to the source power setting in Table 2-49 for the  
current source frequency (10 MHz).  
35.On the analyzer, press Input/Output (or Input), Coupling (AC).  
36.Repeat step 5 through step 31 for ac coupling.  
37. Perform the procedure in “Measuring Frequency Response Less  
Table 2-50  
Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Freq.  
(MHz)  
Marker(Mkr1)  
Flatness Error  
Amptd  
dc  
ac  
dc ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
0.1a  
0.5a  
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Table 2-50  
Freq.  
Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
Splitter  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Marker(Mkr1)  
Amptd  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness Error  
(MHz)  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
10c  
20  
50  
0 dB  
(ref)  
0 dB  
(ref)  
75  
175  
275  
375  
475  
575  
675  
775  
825  
875  
925  
975  
1025  
1075  
1175  
1275  
1375  
1500  
1525  
1625  
1675  
1725  
1775  
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Table 2-50  
Freq.  
Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
Splitter  
Current  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Marker(Mkr1)  
Tracking  
Error  
Channel B  
Reading  
Flatness Error  
(MHz)  
Amptd  
dc  
ac  
dc ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
1825  
1875  
1925  
1975  
2025  
2125  
2325  
2525  
2725  
2925  
2999  
a. This frequency is not tested on Agilent E4407B analyzers with Option UKB when  
in ac coupled mode.  
b. This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source.  
c. This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source.  
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Measuring Frequency Response Less Than or Equal to 100 kHz  
NOTE  
Do not perform this procedure for Agilent E4407B analyzers having  
Option UKB in ac coupled mode.  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-34.  
Figure 2-34  
Frequency Response Test Setup, 100 kHz  
2. Set the function generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 100 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, –4 dBm  
Amptd Increment, 0.05 dB  
3. Set the DVM as follows:  
Function  
Synchronous AC Volts  
Math  
dBm  
50 Ω  
Front  
Auto  
RES Register  
Front/Rear Terminals  
Range  
4. On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, 100 kHz.  
5. If the analyzer under test is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB,  
E4404B or E4405B, press Input/Output (or Input), Coupling (DC).  
6. If the analyzer under test has Option UKB then press SPAN, 100 Hz,  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz, Video BW, 10 Hz.  
7. Adjust the function generator amplitude until the DVM reading is  
–10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
8. Record the actual DVM reading in Table 2-51 as the DVM Amplitude  
reading.  
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9. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta.  
10.Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in  
11.Set the function generator frequency to the next frequency listed in  
Table 2-51. Frequencies less than 9 kHz only apply to analyzers with  
Option UKB.  
12.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
13.Adjust the function generator amplitude until the marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.05 dB.  
14.Record the DVM reading in Table 2-51 as the DVM Amplitude  
reading.  
15.Repeat step 10 through step 14 for each frequency setting listed in  
16.For each of the frequencies in Table 2-51, subtract the DVM  
Amplitude from the DVM Amplitude at 100 kHz recorded in step 8.  
Record the result as the Response Relative to 100 kHz in Table 2-51.  
17.From Table 2-50, note the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for the  
100 kHz frequency. Record this below as the 100 kHz Error Relative  
to 50 MHz:  
100 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz =__________ dB  
18.Add the 100 kHz Error Relative to 50 MHz that was recorded in  
step 17 above to each of the Response Relative to 100 kHz entries in  
Table 2-51. Record the results as the Response Relative to 50 MHz in  
Table 2-51  
Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz  
Response  
Relative to  
100 kHz  
Response  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
DVM  
Amplitude  
Frequency  
100 kHz  
75 kHz  
50 kHz  
20 kHz  
9 kHz  
0 dB (Ref)  
5 kHza  
2 kHza  
1 kHza  
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Table 2-51  
Frequency Response Worksheet, 100 kHz  
Response  
Relative to  
100 kHz  
Response  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
DVM  
Amplitude  
Frequency  
500 Hza  
200 Hza  
100 Hza  
a. These frequencies apply only to analyzers with  
Option UKB.  
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Measuring Frequency Response, >3 GHz  
1. Replace the Channel B power sensor with the microwave power  
sensor. Zero and calibrate the power sensor and power meter in log  
mode. Enter the 50 MHz calibration factor of the power sensor into  
the power meter.  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-35.  
Figure 2-35  
Frequency Response Test Setup, >3 GHz  
3. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB, E4404B or  
E4405B, then press Input/Output (or Input), Coupling (DC). This sets  
the analyzer to dc coupled mode.  
4. On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, 50 MHz, CF Step 250 MHz.  
5. Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to 50 MHz and  
FREQ STEP to 250 MHz.  
6. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a power meter  
reading of –10 dBm 0.05 dB.  
7. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
8. On the analyzer, press Marker, Delta.  
9. Activate the dB relative mode on the power meter. Power meter  
readings will now be displayed relative to the power meter reading  
at 50 MHz.  
10.Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to the next frequency  
listed in Table 2-52.  
11.Enter the appropriate power sensor calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
12.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), Amplitude,  
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13.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the analyzer  
marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude reading is 0 dB 0.05 dB.  
14.Record the negative of the power meter reading in Table 2-52 as the  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for dc coupled mode.  
NOTE  
Record this power meter reading as the negative, or opposite polarity  
from the measured value. For example, a measured value of –0.75 dB is  
recorded as +0.75 dB; a measured value of +0.25 dB is recorded as  
–0.25 dB.  
If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B without Option UKB, make all  
entries in the dc coupled column.  
15.Repeat step 10 through step 14 for frequencies up through  
6.699 GHz in Table 2-52. On the analyzer, pressing FREQUENCY, ↑  
will allow you to step through most of the frequencies. Similarly, on  
the synthesized sweeper, pressing CW, will allow you to step  
through most of the frequencies.  
16.If the analyzer is an Agilent E4404B, continue with the next step.  
Otherwise, continue with step 20.  
17. On the analyzer, press Input/Output (or Input), Coupling (AC). This  
sets the analyzer to ac coupled mode.  
18.Repeat step 4 through step 15, making entries in the ac Coupled  
column of Table 2-52.  
19.Continue with “Agilent E4404B/E4405B Test Results” (for an  
Agilent E4404B only). The following steps apply to the Agilent  
E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B only.  
20.Set the synthesized sweeper FREQ STEP to 400 MHz.  
Set the analyzer center frequency step size to 400 MHz by manually  
pressing FREQUENCY, CF Step, 400 MHz.  
21.Repeat step 10 through step 14 for frequencies up through  
13.199 GHz in Table 2-52.  
22.If the analyzer is an Agilent E4405B, continue with the next step. If  
the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B or E4408B, continue with step 27.  
23. On the analyzer, press Input/Output (or Input), Coupling (AC). This  
sets the analyzer to ac coupled mode.  
24.Repeat step 4 through step 15, making entries in the ac Coupled  
column of Table 2-52.  
25.Set the synthesized sweeper FREQ STEP to 400 MHz.  
Set the analyzer center frequency step size to 400 MHz by pressing  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 400 MHz.  
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26.Repeat step 10 through step 14 for frequencies up through  
13.199 GHz making entries in the ac Coupled column of Table 2-52.  
27.Continue with “Agilent E4404B/E4405B Test Results” (for an  
Agilent E4405B only). The following steps apply to the Agilent  
E4407B and E4408B only.  
28.Set the synthesized sweeper FREQ STEP to 500 MHz.  
Set the analyzer center frequency step size to 500 MHz by pressing  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 500 MHz.  
29.Repeat step 10 through step 14 for the remaining frequencies in  
Table 2-52. If the analyzer under test is an Agilent E4407B with  
Option UKB then continue with the next step. Otherwise, continue  
with “Agilent E4407B/E4408B Test Results” (for an Agilent E4407B  
or E4408B only).  
30. On the analyzer, press Input/Output (or Input), Coupling (AC). This  
sets the analyzer to ac coupled mode.  
31.Repeat step 4 through step 15, making entries in the ac Coupled  
column of Table 2-52.  
32.Set the synthesized sweeper FREQ STEP to 400 MHz.  
Set the analyzer center frequency step size by pressing FREQUENCY,  
CF Step, 400 MHz.  
33.Repeat step 10 through step 14 for the remaining frequencies in  
Table 2-52, making entries in the ac Coupled column.  
34.Continue with “Agilent E4407B/E4408B Test Results.”  
Table 2-52  
Frequency Response Worksheet, >3 GHz  
Frequency  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz, dB  
dc Coupled ac Coupled  
3.05 GHz  
3.25 GHz  
3.5 GHz  
3.75 GHz  
4.0 GHz  
4.25 GHz  
4.5 GHz  
4.75 GHz  
5.0 GHz  
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Table 2-52  
Frequency Response Worksheet, >3 GHz  
Frequency Flatness Relative to 50 MHz, dB  
dc Coupled ac Coupled  
5.25 GHz  
5.5 GHz  
5.75 GHz  
6.0 GHz  
6.25 GHz  
6.5 GHz  
6.699 GHz  
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6.8 GHz  
7.0 GHz  
7.4 GHz  
7.8 GHz  
8.2 GHz  
8.6 GHz  
9.0 GHz  
9.4 GHz  
9.8 GHz  
10.2 GHz  
10.6 GHz  
11.0 GHz  
11.4 GHz  
11.8 GHz  
12.2 GHz  
12.6 GHz  
12.8 GHz  
13.199 GHz  
End of worksheet recording for Agilent E4405B  
13.3 GHz  
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Table 2-52  
Frequency Response Worksheet, >3 GHz  
Frequency  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz, dB  
dc Coupled ac Coupled  
13.5 GHz  
14.0 GHz  
14.5 GHz  
15.0 GHz  
15.5 GHz  
16.0 GHz  
16.5 GHz  
17.0 GHz  
17.5 GHz  
18.0 GHz  
18.5 GHz  
19.0 GHz  
19.5 GHz  
20.0 GHz  
20.5 GHz  
21.0 GHz  
21.5 GHz  
22.0 GHz  
22.5 GHz  
23.0 GHz  
23.5 GHz  
24.0 GHz  
24.5 GHz  
25.0 GHz  
25.5 GHz  
26.0 GHz  
26.5 GHz  
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Agilent E4404B/E4405B Test Results  
Perform the following steps to verify the frequency response of the  
analyzer.  
1. Enter the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-50:  
____________ dB  
2. Enter the most positive number from the Response Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-51:  
____________ dB  
3. Record the most positive of numbers from step 1 and step 2 in Table  
2-53 as the Maximum Response for Band 0.  
4. Enter the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-50:  
____________ dB  
5. Enter the most negative number from the Response Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-51:  
____________ dB  
6. Record the most negative of numbers from step 4 and step 5 in Table  
2-53 as the Minimum Response for Band 0.  
7. For Band 0 in Table 2-53, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
8. Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(dc) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 3.0 GHz and  
6.7 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-53 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 1.  
9. Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 3.0 GHz  
and 6.7 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-53 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 1.  
10.For Band 1 in Table 2-53, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
11.If the analyzer is an Agilent E4404B, then continue with step 15.  
12.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(dc) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 6.7 GHz and  
13.2 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-53 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 2.  
13.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
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50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 6.7 GHz  
and 13.2 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-53 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 2.  
14.For Band 2 in Table 2-53, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
15.Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-50 as the Maximum Response for  
Band 0 in Table 2-54.  
16.Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-50 as the Minimum Response for  
Band 0 in Table 2-54.  
17.For Band 0 in Table 2-54, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
18.If the analyzer is an Agilent E4404B with a serial number less than  
US39440498 or an E4405B with a serial number less than  
US39440327, then continue with step 25.  
19.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 800 MHz and  
1.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-54 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 0A.  
20.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 800 MHz  
and 1.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-54 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0A.  
21.For Band 0A in Table 2-54, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
22.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz and  
2.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-54 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 0B.  
23.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz  
and 2.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-54 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0B.  
24.For Band 0B in Table 2-54, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
25.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 3.0 GHz and  
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6.7 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-54 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 1.  
26.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 3.0 GHz  
and 6.7 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-54 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 1.  
27.For Band 1 in Table 2-54, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
28.If the analyzer is an Agilent E4404B then the frequency response  
test is complete; transfer the values entered in Table 2-54 to the test  
record in this guide. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4405B, continue  
this procedure.  
29.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 6.7 GHz and  
13.2 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-54 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 2.  
30.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 6.7 GHz  
and 13.2 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-54 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 2.  
31.For Band 2 in Table 2-54, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
32.Transfer the values entered in Table 2-54 to the test record in this  
guide.  
33.The frequency response test for Agilent E4405B analyzers is now  
complete.  
Table 2-53  
Band  
Frequency Response Results, Agilent E4404B/E4405B, dc  
Coupled  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
dB  
dB  
dB  
0
1
2
1)  
4)  
7)  
2)  
5)  
8)  
3)  
6)  
9)  
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Table 2-54  
Band  
Frequency Response Results, Agilent E4404B/E4405B, ac  
Coupled  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
dB  
dB  
dB  
0
10)  
11)  
12)  
0A  
0B  
1
13)  
16)  
19)  
22)  
14)  
17)  
20)  
23)  
15)  
18)  
21)  
24)  
2
Agilent E4407B/E4408B Test Results  
Perform the following steps to verify the frequency response of the  
analyzer.  
1. Enter the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-50:  
____________ dB  
2. Enter the most positive number from the Response Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-51:  
____________ dB  
3. Record the most positive of numbers from step 1 and step 2 in Table  
2-55 as the Maximum Response for Band 0.  
4. Enter the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-50:  
____________ dB  
5. Enter the most negative number from the Response Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-51:  
____________ dB  
6. Record the most negative of numbers from step 4 and step 5 in Table  
2-55 as the Minimum Response for Band 0.  
7. For Band 0 in Table 2-55, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
8. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4408B, an E4407B with Option UKB,  
or is an E4407B with a serial number less than US39440871, then  
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continue with step 15.  
9. Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(dc) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 800 MHz and  
1.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-55 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 0A.  
10.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 800 MHz  
and 1.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-55 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0A.  
11.For Band 0A in Table 2-55, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
12.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(dc) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz and  
2.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-55 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 0B.  
13.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz  
and 2.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-55 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0B.  
14.For Band 0B in Table 2-55, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
15.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(dc) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 3.0 GHz and  
6.7 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-55 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 1.  
16.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 3.0 GHz  
and 6.7 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-55 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 1.  
17.For Band 1 in Table 2-55, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
18.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(dc) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 6.7 GHz and  
13.2 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-55 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 2.  
19.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 6.7 GHz  
and 13.2 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-55 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 2.  
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20.For Band 2 in Table 2-55, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
21.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(dc) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 13.2 GHz and  
26.5 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-55 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 3.  
22.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 13.2 GHz  
and 26.5 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-55 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 3.  
23.For Band 3 in Table 2-55, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
24.Transfer the values entered in Table 2-55 to the test record in this  
guide.  
25.If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB, continue  
with this procedure. Otherwise, the frequency response test for  
Agilent E4407B or E4408B analyzers is now complete.  
Table 2-55  
Band  
Frequency Response Results, Agilent E4407B/E4408B, dc  
Coupled  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Test  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
Test  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Record  
Entry  
Record  
Entry  
dB  
dB  
dB  
0
1)  
2)  
3)  
0A  
0B  
1
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
8)  
9)  
10)  
13)  
16)  
11)  
14)  
17)  
12)  
15)  
18)  
2
3
Agilent E4407B, Option UKB Test Results  
Perform the following steps to verify the frequency response of the  
analyzer.  
1. Note the most positive of numbers from the Flatness Relative to 50  
MHz (ac) column of Table 2-50. Record this number in Table 2-56 as  
the Maximum Response for Band 0.  
2. Note the most negative of numbers from the Flatness Relative to 50  
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MHz (ac) column of Table 2-50. Record this number in Table 2-56 as  
the Minimum Response for Band 0.  
3. For Band 0 in Table 2-56, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
4. Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 800 MHz and  
1.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-56 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 0A.  
5. Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 800 MHz  
and 1.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-56 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0A.  
6. For Band 0A in Table 2-56, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
7. Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz and  
2.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-56 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 0B.  
8. Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-50 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz  
and 2.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-56 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0B.  
9. For Band 0B in Table 2-56, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
10.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 3.0 GHz and  
6.7 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-56 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 1.  
11.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 3.0 GHz  
and 6.7 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-56 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 1.  
12.For Band 1 in Table 2-56, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
13.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 6.7 GHz and  
13.2 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-56 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 2.  
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14.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 6.7 GHz  
and 13.2 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-56 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 2.  
15.For Band 2 in Table 2-56, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
16.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 13.2 GHz and  
26.5 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-56 as the Maximum  
Response for Band 3.  
17.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-52 for frequencies between 13.2 GHz  
and 26.5 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-56 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 3.  
18.For Band 3 in Table 2-56, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
19.Transfer the values entered in Table 2-56 to the test record in this  
guide.  
20.The frequency response test for Agilent E4407B analyzers with  
Option UKB is now complete.  
Table 2-56  
Band  
Frequency Response Results, Agilent E4407B Option UKB, ac  
Coupled  
Maximum Response  
Test  
Minimum Response  
Test  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
Test  
Record  
Record  
Record  
dB  
dB  
dB  
Entry  
Entry  
Entry  
0
19)  
22)  
25)  
28)  
31)  
34)  
20)  
23)  
26)  
29)  
32)  
35)  
21)  
24)  
27)  
30)  
33)  
36)  
0A  
0B  
1
2
3
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25. Frequency Response (Preamp On): Agilent E4401B  
25. Frequency Response (Preamp On):  
Agilent E4401B  
This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of  
frequency. The output of a source is fed through a power splitter to a  
power sensor and the analyzer. The power level of the source is adjusted  
at 50 MHz to place the displayed signal at approximately –32 dBm. At  
each new source frequency and analyzer center frequency, the power  
level of the source is adjusted to place the signal at approximately  
–32 dBm.  
For improved amplitude accuracy the power splitter is characterized  
using a power sensor (the “reference” sensor) connected to one power  
splitter output port. The other power splitter output port connects to  
the “buried” sensor; it is not removed from the power splitter. Once the  
characterization is done, the reference sensor is removed and replaced  
by the analyzer.  
Analyzers with 75 inputs are tested down to 1 MHz only.  
This procedure only tests frequency response with the optional  
preamplifier (Option 1DS) turned on. Perform the “Frequency  
Response” procedure to test all other frequency response specifications.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “Frequency  
Response.”  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Power meter  
RF power sensor (2 required for 50 inputs)  
20 dB fixed attenuator  
Power splitter  
Cable, Type-N (m), 183 cm  
Cable, BNC, 120 cm  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Power sensor, 75 Ω  
Minimum Loss Pad, Type-N (m) 50 to Type-N (f) 75 Ω  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
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Procedure  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
1. Refer to Figure 2-36. Connect one RF power sensor to Channel A of  
the power meter. This will be the “reference” sensor. Connect the  
other RF power sensor to Channel B of the power meter. This will be  
the “buried” sensor.  
75 inputs: Connect the 75 power sensor to Channel A of the power  
meter. This will be the “reference” sensor.  
Figure 2-36  
Source/Splitter Characterization Setup  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors, or damage to the connectors will occur.  
2. Zero and calibrate both power sensors.  
3. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor at 100 kHz.  
75 inputs: Set the Channel A calibration factor to the calibration  
factor of the reference sensor at 1 MHz.  
4. On the power meter, set the Channel B calibration factor to 100%.  
Do not change this calibration factor during this test.  
5. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-36. Note that the  
reference sensor connects to the 20 dB fixed attenuator.  
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75 inputs: Connect the reference sensor to the power splitter and  
attenuator using the minimum loss pad.  
6. Set the source frequency to 100 kHz and amplitude to 6 dBm.  
75 inputs: Set the source frequency to 1 MHz and amplitude to  
12 dBm.  
7. Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –20 dBm 0.1 dB.  
8. Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in  
9. Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2-57.  
10.On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source  
frequency.  
11.Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –20 dBm 0.1 dB.  
12.Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in  
13.Repeat step 9 through step 12 for each frequency in Table 2-57.  
14.For each entry in Table 2-57, calculate the Splitter Tracking Error as  
follows:  
Splitter Tracking Error = Channel A Power – Channel B Power  
For example, if Channel A Power is –20.3 dBm and Channel B power  
is –0.23 dBm, the splitter tracking error is –20.07 dB.  
NOTE  
Tracking errors are nominally –25.7 dB when using the minimum loss  
pad.  
Table 2-57  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Frequency  
100 kHza  
500 kHza  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
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Table 2-57  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Frequency  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Channel A  
Channel B  
20 MHz  
50 MHz  
75 MHz  
175 MHz  
275 MHz  
375 MHz  
475 MHz  
575 MHz  
675 MHz  
775 MHz  
825 MHz  
875 MHz  
925 MHz  
975 MHz  
1025 MHz  
1075 MHz  
1175 MHz  
1275 MHz  
1375 MHz  
1500 MHz  
a. These values do not apply to analyzers with 75 Ω  
inputs (Option 1DP).  
Measuring Frequency Response, Preamp On  
1. Refer to Figure 2-37. Remove the reference sensor (Channel A  
sensor) from the 20 dB fixed attenuator. Connect the 20 dB fixed  
attenuator to the analyzer 50 Input using an adapter. Do not use a  
cable.  
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Figure 2-37  
Frequency Response Test Setup, Preamp On  
75 inputs: Connect the 20 dB fixed attenuator to the analyzer 75 Ω  
Input using a mechanical adapter and a 75 , Type-N(m) to BNC(m)  
adapter.  
2. Set the source frequency to 100 kHz:  
75 inputs: Set the source frequency to 1 MHz.  
3. Set the source amplitude to –6 dBm.  
4. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 100 kHz (50 Input)  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 1 MHz (75 Input)  
CF Step, 100 MHz  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (On)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –30 dBm  
Attenuation, 0 dB (Man)  
Scale/Div, 2 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 3 kHz (Man)  
Video BW, 3 kHz (Man)  
5. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
6. Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a marker amplitude reading  
on the analyzer of –32.00 dBm 0.2 dB.  
7. Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-58 as the  
Current Channel B reading.  
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8. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-58.  
9. Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2-58.  
10.Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in  
11.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
12.Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a marker amplitude reading  
on the analyzer of –32.00 dBm 0.2 dB.  
13.Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-58 as the  
Current Channel B reading.  
14.Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-58 as  
marker (Mkr1) Amptd.  
15.Repeat step 9 through step 14 for each frequency in Table 2-58.  
16.Copy the splitter tracking errors from Table 2-57 into Table 2-58.  
17.Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2-58 as  
follows:  
Flatness Error = Mkr1 AmptddBm – Current Channel BdBm – Splitter Tracking ErrordB  
For example, if marker (Mkr1) Amptd is –33.32 dBm, Current  
Channel B is –12.4 dBm, and Splitter Tracking Error is –20.07 dB,  
Flatness Error would be –0.85 dB.  
18.Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz  
Ref Amptd:  
50 MHz Ref Amptd __________  
19.Calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in  
Table 2-58 as follows:  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz = Flatness Error – 50 MHz Ref Amptd  
For example, if Flatness Error is –0.30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is  
0.15 dB, Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be –0.45 dB.  
Table 2-58  
Frequency  
100 kHza  
Frequency Response Worksheet, Preamp On  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Marker  
(Mkr1)  
Amptd  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Flatness  
Error  
500 kHza  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
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Table 2-58  
Frequency  
Frequency Response Worksheet, Preamp On  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Marker  
(Mkr1)  
Amptd  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Flatness  
Error  
10 MHz  
20 MHz  
50 MHz  
0 dB (Ref)  
75 MHz  
175 MHz  
275 MHz  
375 MHz  
475 MHz  
575 MHz  
675 MHz  
775 MHz  
825 MHz  
875 MHz  
925 MHz  
975 MHz  
1025 MHz  
1075 MHz  
1175 MHz  
1275 MHz  
1375 MHz  
1500 MHz  
a. These values do not apply to analyzers with 75 inputs (Option 1DP).  
Test Results  
1. Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-58 as the Maximum Response in Table  
2-59 and as Entry 1 in the performance verification test record.  
2. Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz column of Table 2-58 as the Minimum Response in Table  
2-59 and as Entry 2 in the performance verification test record.  
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3. In Table 2-59, subtract the Minimum Response value from the  
Maximum Response value and record the result in the Peak-to-Peak  
Response column, and as Entry 3 in the performance verification  
test record.  
Table 2-59  
Frequency Response Results  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Test  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
Test  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Record  
Entry  
Record  
Entry  
dB  
dB  
dB  
1)  
2)  
3)  
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26. Frequency Response (Preamp On):  
Agilent E4402B  
This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of  
frequency. The output of a source is fed through a power splitter to a  
power sensor and the analyzer. The power level of the source is adjusted  
at 50 MHz to place the displayed signal at approximately –32 dBm. At  
each new source frequency and analyzer center frequency, the power  
level of the source is adjusted to place the signal at approximately –32  
dBm.  
For improved amplitude accuracy the power splitter is characterized  
using a power sensor (the “reference” sensor) connected to one power  
splitter output port. The other power splitter output port connects to  
the “buried” sensor; it is not removed from the power splitter. Once the  
characterization is done, the reference sensor is removed and replaced  
by the analyzer.  
This procedure only tests frequency response with the optional  
preamplifier (Option 1DS) turned on. Perform the “Frequency  
Response” procedure to test all other frequency response specifications.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “Frequency  
Response.”  
Equipment Required  
Function generator  
Synthesized sweeper  
Power meter  
RF power sensor (2 required)  
20 dB fixed attenuator  
Power splitter  
Cable, Type-N (m), 183 cm  
Cable, BNC, 120 cm  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Procedure  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
1. Connect one RF power sensor to Channel A of the power meter. This  
will be the “reference” sensor. Connect the other RF power sensor to  
Channel B of the power meter. This will be the “buried” sensor.  
2. Zero and calibrate both power sensors.  
3. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
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calibration factor of the reference sensor at 1 MHz.  
4. On the power meter, set the Channel B calibration factor to 100%.  
Do not change this calibration factor during this test.  
5. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-38. Use the function  
generator as the source. Note that the reference sensor connects to  
the 20 dB fixed attenuator.  
Figure 2-38  
Source/Splitter Characterization Setup  
6. Set the function generator frequency to 1 MHz and amplitude to  
450 mV rms (approximately 6 dBm).  
7. Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –20 dBm 0.1 dB.  
8. Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in  
9. Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2-60.  
10.On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source  
frequency.  
11.Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –20 dBm 0.1 dB.  
12.Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in  
13.Repeat step 9 through step 12 for frequencies up through 10 MHz.  
14.Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper.  
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15.Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to 10 MHz and the  
amplitude to 6 dBm.  
16.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level to obtain a Channel A  
power meter reading of –20 dBm 0.1 dB.  
17.Record both Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in  
18.Repeat step 9 through step 12 for each remaining frequency in  
19.For each entry in Table 2-60, calculate the Splitter Tracking Error as  
follows:  
Splitter Tracking Error = Channel A Power – Channel B Power  
For example, if Channel A Power is –20.3 dBm and Channel B power  
is –0.23 dBm, the splitter tracking error is –20.07 dB.  
Table 2-60  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Frequency  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHza  
10 MHzb  
20 MHz  
50 MHz  
75 MHz  
175 MHz  
275 MHz  
375 MHz  
475 MHz  
575 MHz  
675 MHz  
775 MHz  
825 MHz  
875 MHz  
925 MHz  
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Table 2-60  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Frequency  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Channel A  
Channel B  
975 MHz  
1025 MHz  
1075 MHz  
1175 MHz  
1275 MHz  
1375 MHz  
1500 MHz  
1525 MHz  
1675 MHz  
1725 MHz  
1775 MHz  
1825 MHz  
1875 MHz  
1925 MHz  
1975 MHz  
2025 MHz  
2125 MHz  
2325 MHz  
2525 MHz  
2725 MHz  
2925 MHz  
2999 MHz  
a. This entry is for data taken with the function  
generator as source.  
b. This entry is for data taken with the synthesized  
sweeper as source.  
Measuring Frequency Response, Preamp On  
1. Refer to Figure 2-39. Remove the reference sensor (Channel A  
sensor) from the 20 dB fixed attenuator. Connect the 20 dB fixed  
attenuator to the 50 Input of the analyzer using an adapter. Do not  
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use a cable.  
2. Set the source frequency to 10 MHz.  
3. Set the source power level to –6 dBm.  
Figure 2-39  
Frequency Response Test Setup, Preamp On  
4. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 10 MHz  
CF Step, 100 MHz  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
Input/Output (or Input), Coupling (DC) (Option UKB only)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp, On  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –30 dBm  
Attenuation, 0 dB (Man)  
Scale/Div, 2 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 3 kHz (Man)  
Video BW, 3 kHz (Man)  
5. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
6. Adjust the source power level to obtain a marker amplitude reading  
on the analyzer of –32.00 dBm 0.2 dB.  
7. Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-61 as the  
Current Channel B Reading.  
8. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-61.  
9. Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2-61.  
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10.Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in  
11.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
12.Adjust the source power level to obtain a marker amplitude reading  
on the analyzer of –32.00 dBm 0.2 dB.  
13.Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-61 as the  
current Channel B reading.  
14.Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-61.  
15.Repeat step 9 through step 14 for each remaining frequency in  
16.Replace the synthesized sweeper with the function generator.  
17.Set the function generator amplitude to 112 mV rms (–6 dBm, or  
–12 dBm plus nominal power splitter insertion loss).  
18.Set the function generator frequency to 1 MHz.  
19.Set the analyzer center frequency to 1 MHz.  
20. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
21.Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain a marker  
amplitude reading of –32.00 dBm 0.2 dB.  
22.Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-61 as the  
current Channel B reading.  
23.Record the analyzer marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-61  
as marker (Mkr1) amplitude.  
24.Repeat step 18 through step 23 for frequencies between 100 kHz and  
10 MHz.  
25.Copy the Splitter Tracking Error values from Table 2-60 into  
26.Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2-61 as  
follows:  
Flatness Error = Mkr1 AmptddBm – Current Channel BdBm – Splitter Tracking ErrordB  
For example, if marker (Mkr1) Amptd is –33.32 dBm, Current  
Channel B is –12.4 dBm, and Splitter Tracking Error is –20.07 dB,  
Flatness Error would be –0.85 dB.  
27.Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz  
Ref Amptd:  
50 MHz Ref Amptd: __________ dB  
28.Calculate the Setup Change Error (error due to changing the test  
setup from using a synthesized sweeper to using a function  
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generator) as follows:  
a. Record the Flatness Error from Table 2-61 at 10 MHz using the  
function generator as FlatError  
:
FG  
FlatError =__________ dB  
FG  
b. Record the Flatness Error from Table 2-61 at 10 MHz using the  
synthesized sweeper as FlatError :  
SS  
FlatError =__________ dB  
SS  
c. Subtract FlatError from FlatError and record the result as  
SS  
FG  
the Setup Change Error:  
Setup Change Error = FlatErrorFG – FlatErrorSS  
Setup Change Error =__________ dB  
29.For frequencies less than 10 MHz calculate the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2-61 as follows:  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz = Flatness Error – 50 MHz Ref Amptd – Setup Change Error  
For example, if Flatness Error is –0.30 dB, 50 MHz Ref Amptd is  
0.15 dB, and Setup Change Error is –0.19 dB, Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz would be –0.26 dB.  
30.For frequencies 10 MHz and greater, calculate the Flatness Relative  
to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2-61 as follows:  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz = Flatness Error – 50 MHz Ref Amptd  
For example, if Flatness Error is –0.30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is  
0.15 dB, Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be –0.45 dB.  
Table 2-61  
Frequency Response Worksheet, Preamp On  
Current  
Channel B Mkr1 Amptd  
Reading  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Flatness  
Error  
Frequency  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHza  
10 MHzb  
20 MHz  
50 MHz  
75 MHz  
0 dB (Ref)  
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Table 2-61  
Frequency  
Frequency Response Worksheet, Preamp On  
Current  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Flatness  
Error  
Channel B Mkr1 Amptd  
Reading  
175 MHz  
275 MHz  
375 MHz  
475 MHz  
575 MHz  
675 MHz  
775 MHz  
825 MHz  
875 MHz  
925 MHz  
975 MHz  
1025 MHz  
1075 MHz  
1175 MHz  
1275 MHz  
1375 MHz  
1500 MHz  
1525 MHz  
1675 MHz  
1725 MHz  
1775 MHz  
1825 MHz  
1875 MHz  
1925 MHz  
1975 MHz  
2025 MHz  
2125 MHz  
2325 MHz  
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Table 2-61  
Frequency  
Frequency Response Worksheet, Preamp On  
Current  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Flatness  
Error  
Channel B Mkr1 Amptd  
Reading  
2525 MHz  
2725 MHz  
2925 MHz  
2999 MHz  
a. This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source.  
b. This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source.  
Test Results  
1. Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50  
MHz column of Table 2-61 as the Maximum Response for Band 0 in  
2. Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50  
MHz column of Table 2-61 as the Minimum Response for Band 0 in  
3. For Band 0 in Table 2-62, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
4. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4402B with a serial number greater  
than or equal to US39441006 then continue with the next step.  
Otherwise, transfer the values entered in Table 2-62 to the test  
record in this guide; the frequency response test is now complete.  
5. Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
column of Table 2-61 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1.0 GHz.  
Record this number in Table 2-62 as the Maximum Response for  
Band 0A.  
6. Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to 50  
MHz column of Table 2-61 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1.0  
GHz. Record this number in Table 2-62 as the Minimum Response  
for Band 0A.  
7. For Band 0A in Table 2-62, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
8. Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
column of Table 2-61 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz and 2.0 GHz.  
Record this number in Table 2-62 as the Maximum Response for  
Band 0B.  
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9. Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50MHz column of Table 2-61 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz and  
2.0 GHz. Record this number in Table 2-62 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0B.  
10.For Band 0B in Table 2-62, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
11.Transfer the values entered in Table 2-62 to the test record in this  
guide.  
12.The frequency response test is now complete.  
Table 2-62  
Band  
Frequency Response Results  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Test  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
Test  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Record  
Entry  
Record  
dB  
dB  
dB  
Entry  
0
1)  
4)  
7)  
2)  
5)  
8)  
3)  
6)  
9)  
0A  
0B  
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27. Frequency Response (Preamp On):  
Agilent E4404B, E4405B, and E4407B  
This test measures the amplitude error of the analyzer as a function of  
frequency. The output of a source is fed through a power splitter to a  
power sensor and the analyzer. The power level of the source is adjusted  
at 50 MHz to place the displayed signal at approximately –32 dBm. At  
each new source frequency and analyzer center frequency, the power  
level of the source is adjusted to place the signal at approximately  
–32 dBm.  
For improved amplitude accuracy the power splitter is characterized  
using a power sensor (the “reference” sensor) connected to one power  
splitter output port. The other power splitter output port connects to  
the “buried” sensor; it is not removed from the power splitter. Once the  
characterization is done, the reference sensor is removed and replaced  
by the analyzer.  
This procedure only tests frequency response with the optional  
preamplifier (Option 1DS) turned on. Perform the “Frequency  
Response” procedure to test all other frequency response specifications.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “Frequency  
Response.”  
Equipment Required  
Function generator  
Synthesized sweeper  
Power meter  
RF power sensor (2 required)  
20 dB fixed attenuator  
Power splitter  
Cable, Type-N (m), 183 cm  
Cable, BNC, 120 cm  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Procedure  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
1. Connect one RF power sensor to Channel A of the power meter. This  
will be the “reference” sensor. Connect the other RF power sensor to  
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Channel B of the power meter. This will be the “buried” sensor.  
2. Zero and calibrate both power sensors.  
3. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor at 1 MHz.  
4. On the power meter, set the Channel B calibration factor to 100%.  
Do not change this calibration factor during this test.  
5. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-40. Use the function  
generator as the source. Note that the reference sensor connects to  
the 20 dB fixed attenuator.  
Figure 2-40  
Source/Splitter Characterization Setup  
6. Set the function generator frequency to 1 MHz and amplitude to  
446 mV rms (approximately 6 dBm).  
7. Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –20 dBm 0.1 dB.  
8. Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in  
9. Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2-63.  
10.On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source  
frequency.  
11.Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –20 dBm 0.1 dB.  
12.Record the Channel A and Channel B power meter readings in  
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13.Repeat step 9 through step 12 for frequencies up through 10 MHz.  
14.Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper.  
15.Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to 10 MHz and the  
amplitude to 6 dBm.  
16.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level to obtain a Channel A  
power meter reading of –20 dBm 0.1 dB.  
17.Record the synthesized sweeper power level and both Channel A and  
Channel B power meter readings in Table 2-63.  
18.Repeat step 9 through step 12 for each remaining frequency in  
19.For each entry in Table 2-63, calculate the Splitter Tracking Error as  
follows:  
Splitter Tracking Error = Channel A Power – Channel B Power  
For example, if Channel A Power is –20.3 dBm and Channel B power  
is –0.23 dBm, the splitter tracking error is –20.07 dB.  
Table 2-63  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Frequency  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHza  
10 MHzb  
20 MHz  
50 MHz  
75 MHz  
175 MHz  
275 MHz  
375 MHz  
475 MHz  
575 MHz  
675 MHz  
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Table 2-63  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Frequency  
775 MHz  
825 MHz  
875 MHz  
925 MHz  
975 MHz  
1025 MHz  
1075 MHz  
1175 MHz  
1275 MHz  
1375 MHz  
1500 MHz  
1525 MHz  
1675 MHz  
1725 MHz  
1775 MHz  
1825 MHz  
1875 MHz  
1925 MHz  
1975 MHz  
2025 MHz  
2125 MHz  
2325 MHz  
2525 MHz  
2725 MHz  
2925 MHz  
2999 MHz  
a. This entry is for data taken with the function  
generator as source.  
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b. This entry is for data taken with the synthesized  
sweeper as source.  
Measuring Frequency Response, Preamp On  
1. Refer to Figure 2-41. Remove the reference sensor (Channel A  
sensor) from the 20 dB fixed attenuator. Connect the 20 dB fixed  
attenuator to the 50 Input of the analyzer using an adapter. Do not  
use a cable.  
Figure 2-41  
Frequency Response Test Setup, Preamp On  
2. Set the source frequency to 10 MHz.  
3. Set the source power level to –6 dBm.  
4. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 10 MHz  
CF Step, 100 MHz  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
Input/Output (or Input), Coupling, (DC) (Agilent E4404B, E4405B,  
or any model with Option UKB)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp, On  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –30 dBm  
Attenuation, 0 dB (Man)  
Scale/Div, 2 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 3 kHz (Man)  
Video BW, 3 kHz (Man)  
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5. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
6. Adjust the source power level to obtain a marker amplitude reading  
on the analyzer of –32.00 dBm 0.2 dB.  
7. Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-64 as the  
Current Channel B Reading for ac or dc coupling, as appropriate. If  
the analyzer does not have switchable ac/dc coupling, enter all data  
into the dc columns.  
8. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-64.  
9. Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2-64.  
10.Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in  
11.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
12.Adjust the source power level to obtain a marker amplitude reading  
on the analyzer of –32.00 dBm 0.2 dB.  
13.Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-64 as the  
current Channel B reading in the ac or dc column, as appropriate.  
14.Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-64.  
15.Repeat step 9 through step 14 for each remaining frequency in  
16.If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB and is being  
tested in ac coupled mode, continue with step 26. These analyzers  
are specified only down to 10 MHz in ac coupled mode.  
17.Replace the synthesized sweeper with the function generator.  
18.Set the function generator amplitude to 112 mV rms (–6 dBm, or  
–12 dBm plus nominal power splitter insertion loss).  
19.Set the function generator frequency to 1 MHz.  
20.Set the analyzer center frequency to 1 MHz.  
21.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
22.Adjust the function generator amplitude to obtain a marker  
amplitude reading of –00 dBm 0.2 dB.  
23.Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-64 as the  
current Channel B reading.  
24.Record the analyzer marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-64  
as marker (Mkr1) amplitude.  
25.Repeat step 19 through step 24 for frequencies between 1 MHz and  
10 MHz.  
26.Copy the Splitter Tracking Error values from Table 2-63 into  
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27.Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2-64 as  
follows:  
Flatness Error = Mkr1 AmptddBm – Current Channel BdBm – Splitter Tracking ErrordB  
For example, if marker (Mkr1) Amptd is –33.32 dBm, Current  
Channel B is –12.4 dBm, and Splitter Tracking Error is –20.07 dB,  
Flatness Error would be –0.85 dB.  
28.Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz  
Ref Amptd:  
50 MHz Ref Amptd: __________  
29.If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB and is being  
tested in ac coupled mode, continue with step 31. Calculate the  
Setup Change Error (error due to changing the test setup from using  
a synthesized sweeper to using a function generator) as follows:  
a. Record the Flatness Error from Table 2-64 at 10 MHz using the  
function generator as FlatError  
:
FG  
FlatError =__________ dB  
FG  
b. Record the Flatness Error from Table 2-64 at 10 MHz using the  
synthesized sweeper as FlatError :  
SS  
FlatError =__________ dB  
SS  
c. Subtract FlatError from FlatError and record the result as  
SS  
FG  
the Setup Change Error:  
Setup Change Error = FlatErrorFG – FlatErrorSS  
Setup Change Error =__________ dB  
30.For frequencies less than 10 MHz calculate the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2-64 as follows:  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz = Flatness Error – 50 MHz Ref Amptd – Setup Change Error  
For example, if Flatness Error is –0.30 dB, 50 MHz Ref Amptd is  
0.15 dB, and Setup Change Error is –0.19 dB, Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz would be –0.26 dB.  
31.For frequencies 10 MHz and greater, calculate the Flatness Relative  
to 50 MHz for each frequency in Table 2-64 as follows:  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz = Flatness Error – 50 MHz Ref Amptd  
For example, if Flatness Error is –0.30 dB and 50 MHz Ref Amptd is  
0.15 dB, Flatness Relative to 50 MHz would be –0.45 dB.  
32.Replace the function generator with the synthesized sweeper.  
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33.If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB then repeat  
step 2 through step 31 using ac coupled mode.  
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Table 2-64  
Freq.  
Frequency Response Worksheet, Preamp On  
Splitter  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Marker (Mkr1)  
Amptd  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness Error  
(MHz)  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
1a  
10c  
20  
50  
0 dB  
(ref)  
0 dB  
(ref)  
75  
175  
275  
375  
475  
575  
675  
775  
825  
875  
925  
975  
1025  
1075  
1175  
1275  
1375  
1500  
1525  
1675  
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Table 2-64  
Freq.  
Frequency Response Worksheet, Preamp On  
Splitter  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Marker (Mkr1)  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness Error  
(MHz)  
Amptd  
dc  
ac  
dc ac  
dc  
ac  
dc  
ac  
1725  
1775  
1825  
1875  
1925  
1975  
2025  
2125  
2325  
2525  
2725  
2925  
2999  
a. This frequency is not tested on Agilent E4407B analyzers with Option UKB when  
in ac coupled mode.  
b. This entry is for data taken with the function generator as source.  
c. This entry is for data taken with the synthesized sweeper as source.  
Test Results  
1. Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-64 as the Maximum Response for  
Band 0 in Table 2-65.  
2. Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-64 as the Minimum Response for  
Band 0 in Table 2-65.  
3. For Band 0 in Table 2-65, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
4. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4404B with a serial number greater  
than or equal to US39440498 then continue with step 8. Otherwise,  
transfer the values entered in Table 2-65 to the test record in this  
guide; the frequency response test is now complete.  
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5. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4405B with a serial number greater  
than or equal to US39440327 then continue with step 8. Otherwise,  
transfer the values entered in Table 2-65 to the test record in this  
guide; the frequency response test is now complete.  
6. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with a serial number greater  
than or equal to US39440871 and does not have Option UKB then  
continue with step 8. Otherwise, transfer the values entered in Table  
2-65 to the test record in this guide; the frequency response test is  
now complete.  
7. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4407B with Option UKB, continue  
with step 16.  
8. Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(dc) column of Table 2-64 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1.0  
GHz. Record the number in Table 2-65 as the Maximum Response  
for Band 0A.  
9. Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-64 for frequencies between 800 MHz  
and 1.0 GHz. Record the number in Table 2-65 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0A.  
10.For Band 0A in Table 2-65, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
11.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(dc) column of Table 2-64 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz and 2.0  
GHz. Record the number in Table 2-65 as the Maximum Response  
for Band 0B.  
12.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (dc) column of Table 2-64 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz  
and 2.0 GHz. Record the number in Table 2-65 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0B.  
13.For Band 0B in Table 2-65, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
14.Transfer the values entered in Table 2-65 to the test record in this  
guide.  
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15.The frequency response (preamp on) test is now complete.  
Table 2-65  
Band  
Frequency Response Results, dc Coupled  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Test  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Record  
Entry  
dB  
dB  
dB  
0
1)  
4)  
7)  
2)  
5)  
8)  
3)  
6)  
9)  
0A  
0B  
16.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-64. Record the number in Table 2-66 as the  
Maximum Response for Band 0.  
17.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-64. Record the number in Table 2-66  
as the Minimum Response for Band 0.  
18.For Band 0 in Table 2-66, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
19.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-64 for frequencies between 800 MHz and 1.0  
GHz. Record the number in Table 2-66 as the Maximum Response  
for Band 0A.  
20.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-64 for frequencies between 800 MHz  
and 1.0 GHz. Record the number in Table 2-66 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0A.  
21.For Band 0A in Table 2-66, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
22.Note the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz  
(ac) column of Table 2-64 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz and 2.0  
GHz. Record the number in Table 2-66 as the Maximum Response  
for Band 0B.  
23.Note the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz (ac) column of Table 2-64 for frequencies between 1.7 GHz  
and 2.0 GHz. Record the number in Table 2-66 as the Minimum  
Response for Band 0B.  
24.For Band 0B in Table 2-66, subtract the Minimum Response value  
from the Maximum Response value and record the result in the  
Peak-to-Peak Response column.  
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25.Transfer the values entered in Table 2-66 to the test record in this  
guide.  
26.The frequency response (preamp on) test is now complete.  
Table 2-66  
Band  
Frequency Response Results, Agilent E4407B Option UKB  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
dB  
dB  
dB  
0
10)  
11)  
12)  
0A  
0B  
13)  
16)  
14)  
17)  
15)  
18)  
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This test measures the ability of the analyzer to reject image and  
multiple responses. A synthesized source and the analyzer are set to  
the same frequency and the amplitude of the source is set to –20 dBm.  
A marker amplitude reference is set on the analyzer. The source is then  
tuned to several different frequencies which should generate image and  
multiple responses. At each source frequency, the source amplitude is  
set to –20 dBm and the amplitude of the response, if any, is measured  
using the analyzer marker functions.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Power meter  
RF power sensor  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to Type-N (f)  
Cable, Type-N, 152-cm (60-in)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Power sensor, 75 Ω  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Adapter, BNC (m), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Pad, minimum loss  
Procedure  
1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and RF power sensor in log mode  
(power reads out in dBm), as described in the power meter operation  
manual. Enter the 500 MHz calibration factor of the power sensor  
into the power meter.  
75 Input only: Use a 75 power sensor.  
2. Press Preset on the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as  
follows:  
CW, 542.8 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –10 dBm  
3. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-42 with the output of  
the synthesized sweeper connected to the power sensor using an  
adapter between the cable and the power sensor.  
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75 Input only: Use the minimum loss pad and 75 adapters to  
connect to the 75 power sensor.  
4. Adjust the power level of the synthesized sweeper for a 10 dBm  
0.1 dB reading on the power meter.  
5. On the synthesized sweeper, press SAVE, 1.  
Figure 2-42  
Other Input Related Spurious Responses Power Setting Setup  
6. Set the CW frequency on the synthesized sweeper to 510.7 MHz.  
7. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a 10 dBm 0.1 dB  
reading on the power meter.  
8. On the synthesized sweeper, press SAVE 2.  
9. Enter the 1 GHz calibration factor for the power sensor into the  
power meter.  
10.Set the CW frequency on the synthesized sweeper to 1310.7 MHz.  
11.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a 10 dBm 0.1 dB  
reading on the power meter.  
12.On the synthesized sweeper, press SAVE 3.  
13.Enter the 100 MHz calibration factor of the power sensor into the  
power meter.  
14.Set the CW frequency of the synthesized sweeper to 100 MHz.  
15.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a 10 dBm 0.1 dB  
reading on the power meter.  
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16.On the synthesized sweeper, press SAVE 4.  
17.Set the CW frequency on the synthesized sweeper to 500 MHz.  
18.Adjust the power level of the synthesized sweeper for a 10 dBm  
0.1 dB reading on the power meter.  
19.Connect the synthesized sweeper to the Input of the analyzer using  
the appropriate cable and adapters. See Figure 2-43.  
75 Input only: Use the minimum loss pad and a 75 adapter as  
shown in Figure 2-43.  
Figure 2-43  
Other Input Related Spurious Responses Measurement Setup  
20.Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 500 MHz  
SPAN, 200 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB (Man)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
Peak Search (or Search), Marker , Mkr Ref Lvl  
Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta  
Single  
21.On the synthesized sweeper, press RECALL, 1.  
22.On the analyzer, press Single and wait for the completion of a new  
sweep.  
23.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), and record the  
marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude in the performance verification test  
record as indicated in Table 2-67.  
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24.On the synthesized sweeper, press RECALL, 2.  
25.On the analyzer, press Single and wait for the completion of a new  
sweep.  
26.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), record the marker  
delta (Mkr1) amplitude in the performance verification test record  
as indicated in Table 2-67.  
27.On the synthesized sweeper, press RECALL, 4.  
28.On the analyzer press the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 100 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –5 dBm(50 Input)  
AMPLITUDE, 48.75 dBmV (75 Input)  
Marker, Normal  
Sweep, Sweep (Cont)  
Peak Search (or Search), Meas Tools, Mkr Ref Lvl  
Peak Search (or Search), Meas Tools, Delta  
Single  
29.On the synthesized sweeper, press RECALL 3 for a CW frequency of  
1310.7 MHz.  
30.Press Single on the analyzer and wait for a completion of a new  
sweep.  
31.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker  
delta (Mkr1) amplitude in the performance test record as indicated  
in Table 2-67.  
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Table 2-67  
Other Input-Related Spurious Responses Worksheet  
Synthesized Sweeper CW Frequency  
Test Record  
Entry  
Marker  
Delta  
Save  
CW  
Power Level  
Register  
(Mkr1)  
542.8 MHza  
510.7 MHzb  
1
2
3
4
–10 dBm  
–10 dBm  
–10 dBm  
–10 dBm  
1)  
2)  
1310.7 MHzb  
100 MHz  
3)  
N/A  
a. Image response  
b. Multiple response  
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29. Other Input-Related Spurious Responses:  
Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B, and E4408B  
This test measures the ability of the analyzer to reject image, multiple,  
and out-of-band responses. A synthesized source and the analyzer are  
set to the same frequency and the amplitude of the source is set to –10  
dBm and –20 dBm. A marker amplitude reference is set on the analyzer  
for each source amplitude setting. The source is then tuned to several  
different frequencies which should generate image, multiple, and  
out-of-band responses. At each source frequency, the source amplitude  
is set to the appropriate amplitude and the amplitude of the response, if  
any, is measured using the analyzer marker functions.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper  
Power meter  
RF power sensor, (Agilent E4402B, E4403B)  
Microwave power sensor (Agilent E4404B, E4405B, E4407B,  
E4408B)  
RF power splitter (Agilent E4402B, E4403B)  
Microwave power splitter (Agilent E4404B, E4405B, E4407B,  
E4408B)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to APC 3.5 (m)  
Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Cable, APC 3.5, 91 cm (36 in)  
Procedure  
Band 0  
1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor in log mode  
(power reads out in dBm), as described in the power meter operation  
manual. Enter the power sensor 2 GHz calibration factor into the  
power meter.  
2. Preset the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows:  
CW, 2000 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –4 dBm  
3. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-44. The analyzer  
provides the 10 MHz reference for the synthesized sweeper.  
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Figure 2-44  
Other Input-Related Spurious Responses Test Setup  
4. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 2 GHz  
SPAN, 200 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level –10 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation 0 dBm (Man)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
5. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a 10 dBm 0.1 dB  
reading on the power meter.  
6. On the analyzer, press Single, and wait for the sweep to finish. Then  
press following keys:  
Marker, Select Marker (1)  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker  
Delta  
The signal peak might be slightly above the reference level, but the  
marker function can still make an accurate measurement.  
7. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a 20 dBm 0.1 dB  
reading on the power meter.  
8. On the analyzer, press Single, and wait for the sweep to finish. Press  
following keys:  
Marker, Select Marker (2)  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker  
Delta  
9. On the analyzer, press AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –30 dBm.  
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10.Repeat step a through step h using the data in Table 2-68 for Band 0.  
a. Set the synthesized sweeper to the listed CW frequency.  
Do not set the synthesized sweeper to frequencies outside the  
frequency range of the analyzer.  
b. Enter the appropriate power sensor calibration factor into the  
power meter.  
c. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter  
reading is equal to the Mixer Level in Table 2-68, 0.1 dB.  
d. On the analyzer, press Single and wait for the completion of a new  
sweep. Then, press Peak Search (or Search).  
e. If the Mixer Level in Table 2-68 is –20 dBm, press Marker,  
Select Marker (2).  
f. If the Mixer Level in Table 2-68 is –10 dBm, press Marker,  
Select Marker (1).  
g. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
h. Record the delta marker (Mkr) amplitude reading in Table 2-68  
and in the appropriate entry locations in the performance  
verification test record.  
11.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Marker, More, Marker All Off  
Auto Couple  
SPAN, 1 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –10 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
Sweep, Sweep (Cont)  
NOTE  
End of procedure for Agilent E4402B and E4403B.  
Band 1  
12.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 4 GHz  
13.On the synthesized sweeper, press CW, 4 GHz.  
14.Enter the power sensor 4 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
15.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Marker, More, Marker All Off  
Amplitude, Presel Center  
16.Repeat step 5 through step 11 for the synthesized sweeper CW  
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frequencies listed in Table 2-68 for Band 1.  
End of procedure for Agilent E4404B.  
NOTE  
Band 2  
17.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 9 GHz  
18.On the synthesized sweeper, press CW, 9 GHz.  
19.Enter the power sensor 9 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
20.On the analyzer press the following keys:  
AMPLITUDE, Presel Center  
Marker, More, Marker All Off  
21.Repeat step 5 through step 11 for the synthesized sweeper CW  
frequencies listed in Table 2-68 for Band 2.  
NOTE  
End of procedure for Agilent E4405B.  
Band 3  
22.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 15 GHz  
23.On the synthesized sweeper, press: CW, 15 GHz.  
24.Enter the power sensor 15 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
25.On the analyzer press the following keys:  
AMPLITUDE, Presel Center  
Marker, More, Marker All Off  
26.Repeat step 5 through step 11 for the synthesized sweeper CW  
frequencies listed in Table 2-68 for Band 3 for the 15 GHz analyzer  
center frequency.  
Band 4  
27.On the analyzer, press:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 21 GHz  
28.On the synthesized sweeper, press: CW, 21 GHz.  
29.Enter the power sensor 21 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
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30.On the analyzer, press AMPLITUDE, Presel Center.  
31.On the analyzer, press the following:  
Marker, More, Marker All Off  
32.Repeat step 5 through step 11 for the synthesized sweeper CW  
frequencies listed in Table 2-68 for Band 4 for the 21 GHz analyzer  
center frequency.  
Table 2-68  
Other Input-Related Spurious Responses  
Test Record  
Analyzer  
Center  
Frequency  
(GHz)  
Synthesized  
Sweeper CW  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Mixer  
Level  
(dBm)  
Entry  
Mkr1 or  
Mkr2  
Band  
Amplitude  
2042.8a  
0
2.0  
–20  
–20  
–20  
–20  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
2642.8a  
1820.8b  
278.5b  
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
Note: The following data applies only to the Agilent E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B and E4408B  
5600.0c  
6242.8c  
4042.8a  
4642.8a  
3742.9b  
2242.8c  
0
2.0  
2.0  
4.0  
4.0  
4.0  
4.0  
–10  
–10  
–20  
–20  
–20  
–10  
5)  
6)  
1
7)  
8)  
9)  
10)  
Note: The following data applies only to the Agilent E4405B, E4407B and  
E4408B  
9042.8a  
9642.8a  
4982.1b  
9342.8c  
2
9.0  
9.0  
9.0  
9.0  
–20  
–20  
–20  
–10  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
Note: The following data applies only to the Agilent E4407B and E4408B  
15042.8a  
3
15.0  
–20  
15)  
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Table 2-68  
Other Input-Related Spurious Responses  
Test Record  
Analyzer  
Center  
Frequency  
(GHz)  
Synthesized  
Sweeper CW  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Mixer  
Level  
(dBm)  
Entry  
Mkr1 or  
Mkr2  
Band  
Amplitude  
15642.8a  
15.0  
–20  
–20  
–10  
–20  
–20  
–20  
–10  
16)  
18830.35b  
4151.75c  
21042.8a  
21642.8a  
21342.8b  
5008.95c  
15.0  
15.0  
21.0  
21.0  
21.0  
21.0  
17)  
18)  
19)  
20)  
21)  
22)  
4
a. Image response  
b. Multiple response  
c. Out-of-band response  
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E4411B  
This test is performed in two parts. Part 1 measures third order  
intermodulation distortion. Part 2 measures second harmonic  
distortion.  
To test second harmonic distortion, a low pass filter is used to filter the  
source output, ensuring that harmonics read by the analyzer are  
internally generated and not coming from the source. To measure the  
distortion products, the power at the mixer is set 25 dB higher than  
specified.  
For example, if the specification states that with 40 dBm at the input  
mixer, the distortion products should be suppressed by >75 dBc, the  
equivalent second harmonic intercept (SHI) is >35 dBm(40 dBm +  
75 dBc). Measuring with 15 dBm at the mixer and verifying the  
distortion products suppressed by >50 dBc also ensures the SHI is  
>35 dBm (15 dBm + 50 dBc).  
For third order intermodulation distortion, two signals are combined in  
a directional bridge to provide isolation. These two signals are applied  
to the analyzer input. The power level of the two signals is several dB  
higher than specified, so the distortion products should be suppressed  
by less than the amount specified. In this manner, the equivalent third  
order intercept (TOI) is measured.  
For example, if the specification states that with two 30 dBm signals  
at the input mixer, the distortion products should be suppressed by  
>80 dBc, which yields a third order intercept of >10 dBm (30 dBm  
+ (80 dBc/2)). Measuring with 20 dBm at the mixer and verifying the  
distortion products are suppressed by >60 dBc, the equivalent TOI is  
also >10 dBm (20 dBm + (60 dBc/2)).  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Synthesized sweeper  
Power meter, dual channel  
RF power sensor  
Power splitter  
Directional bridge  
50 MHz low pass filter  
Cable, BNC, 120-cm  
Cable, APC 3.5, 91-cm (2 required)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to APC 3.5 (f) (3 required)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to SMA (m)  
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Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, SMA (f) to BNC (m)  
Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Power sensor, 75 Ω  
Adapter, mechanical, Type-N (m) 50 , to Type-N (m), 75 Ω  
Adapter, Type-N (m), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Procedure  
This performance test consists of two parts:  
Perform Part 1 before Part 2.  
Part 1: Third Order Intermodulation Distortion  
1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and RF power sensor in log mode  
(power reads out in dBm), as described in the power meter operation  
manual.  
75 Input only: Use a 75 power sensor.  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors, or damage to the connectors will occur.  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-45 with the output of  
the directional bridge connected to the power sensor.  
75 Input only: Use the 75 power sensor with the 50 to 75 Ω  
mechanical adapter.  
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Figure 2-45  
Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setup  
3. Perform step 4 through step 29 using the information and entries  
from Table 2-69. Then continue with step 30 through step 38.  
Table 2-69  
Test Equipment Settings for Testing TOI  
F1  
F2  
Low Pass  
Filter  
TOI Test  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
1
50.0  
50.0  
50.05  
50.05  
50  
50  
Option 1DR  
4. Press Blue Key, Special, 0, 0 on the signal generator. Set the frequency  
to the F1 value for TOI Test 1 in Table 2-69. Set the amplitude to  
4 dBm.  
5. Press PRESET on the synthesized sweeper. Set the CW frequency of  
the synthesized sweeper to the F2 value for TOI Test 1 in  
Table 2-69. Then press the following:  
POWER LEVEL, –10 dBm  
RF Off  
6. Enter the power sensor calibration factor for the signal generator  
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frequency into the power meter.  
7. Adjust the amplitude of the signal generator until the power meter  
reads –12 dBm 0.1 dB.  
75 Input only: The power measured at the output of the 50 Ω  
directional bridge by the 75 power sensor is the equivalent power  
“seen” by the 75 analyzer.  
8. Disconnect the power sensor from the directional bridge. Connect  
the directional bridge directly to the analyzer input using an adapter  
(do not use a cable).  
75 Input only: Use a 50 to 75 mechanical adapter and a 75 Ω  
Type-N(m) to BNC(m) adapter.  
CAUTION  
Support the directional bridge and low pass filter to minimize stress on  
the analyzer input connector.  
9. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the analyzer  
center frequency to the F1 value for TOI Test 1 in Table 2-69. Then,  
set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 50 kHz (Man)  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –5 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –10 dBm (75 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 5 dB (Man) (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB (Man) (75 Input only)  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz (Man)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 300 Hz (Man)  
Peak Search (or Search), More, Search Param, Peak Excursn, 3 dB  
10.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Meas Tools  
Mkr CF, Delta  
11.On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, .  
12.If the resolution bandwidth is 1kHz, press SPAN, 4 kHz.  
13.On the synthesized sweeper, set the RF On.  
14.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
15.On the synthesized sweeper, adjust the power level until the marker  
delta (Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.05 dB.  
16.On the analyzer, press: FREQUENCY, , . The center frequency  
should now be lower than the signal generator frequency by the CF  
Step value.  
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17.Set the analyzer reference level to –15 dBm.  
75 Input only: Set the reference level to –20 dBm.  
18.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average, 20, and wait for “Vavg 20”  
to appear along the left side of the display.  
19.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker  
amplitude reading in Table 2-70 as the Lower Distortion Amplitude.  
20.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average Off.  
21.On the analyzer, increment the center frequency by three times the  
CF Step value. Press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, , , . The center  
frequency should now be one CF Step value above the synthesized  
sweeper frequency.  
22.Set the synthesized signal generator frequency to F2 as indicated in  
23.Set the synthesized sweeper CW frequency to F1 as indicated in  
24.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average, 20, and wait for Vavg 20to  
appear along the left side of the display.  
25.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker  
amplitude reading in Table 2-70 as the Upper Distortion Amplitude.  
26.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average Off.  
27.Of the Lower Distortion Amplitude and Upper Distortion  
Amplitudes recorded in Table 2-70, enter the most positive value as  
the Worst Distortion Amplitude in Table 2-70. For example, if the  
Upper Distortion Amplitude is –62 dBc and the Lower Distortion  
Amplitude is –63 dBc, enter –62 dBc as the Worst Distortion  
Amplitude.  
28.If the analyzer has a 50 input, enter –17 dBm as the Mixer Level  
in Table 2-70 (–12 dBm input power – 5 dB input attenuation). If the  
analyzer has a 75 input, enter 36.75 dBmV as the Mixer Level in  
Table 2-70 (–12 dBm = 36.75 dBmV).  
29.Calculate the equivalent TOI by subtracting one half of the Worst  
Distortion Amplitude (in dB) from the Mixer Level (in dBm or  
dBmV). Enter the result in Table 2-70 as the Calculated TOI. For  
example, if the Worst Distortion Amplitude is –62 dBc and the Mixer  
Level is –17 dBm, the Calculated TOI would be:  
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62 dB  
TOI = –17 dBm – ------------- = 17 dBm + 31 dB = +14 dBm  
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Table 2-70  
Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Worksheet  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Calculated  
TOI  
Lower  
Distortion  
Amplitude  
Upper  
Distortion  
Amplitude  
Worst  
Distortion  
Amplitude  
Mixer  
Level  
TOI Test  
1
1)  
2)  
Option 1DR  
30.If the analyzer is an E4401B and is equipped with Option 1DR,  
Narrow Resolution Bandwidth, perform step 31 through step 36.  
Otherwise, continue with step 37.  
31.Set synthesized signal generator frequency to the F1 value used in  
TOI Test 1 of Table 2-69.  
32.Set synthesized sweeper CW frequency to the F2 value used in TOI  
Test 1 of Table 2-69.  
33.Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the analyzer  
to the F1 value for TOI Test Option 1DR in Table 2-69. Then set the  
analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 50 kHz (Man)  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –5 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –10 dBm (75 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 5 dB (Man) (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB (Man) (75 Input only)  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz (Man)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 300 Hz (Man)  
Peak Search (or Search), More  
Search Param (or Search Criteria), Peak Excursn, 3 dB  
34.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker →  
Mkr CF  
35.Set the analyzer as follows:  
SPAN, 500 Hz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 30 Hz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 10 Hz  
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36.Repeat step 10 through step 29. This is the TOI test for Option 1DR.  
37.On the analyzer, press System, Alignments, Auto Align, On.  
38.Part 1: Third Order Intermodulation Distortion is complete.  
Continue with Part 2: Second Harmonic Distortion.  
Part 2: Second Harmonic Distortion  
1. Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 40 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, –4.3 dBm (75 Input only)  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-46.  
Figure 2-46  
Second Harmonic Distortion Test Setup  
75 Input only: Connect the minimum loss adapter between the LPF  
and INPUT 75 .  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 40 MHz  
SPAN, 1 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, 44 dBmV (75 Input only)  
Attenuation Auto Man 10 dB  
BW/Avg, 30 kHz  
4. Adjust the synthesized signal generator amplitude to place the peak  
of the signal at the reference level.  
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5. Set the analyzer control as follows:  
SPAN, 50 kHz  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz  
Video BW Auto Man, 100 Hz  
6. Wait for two sweeps to finish, then press the following analyzer keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Mkr , Mkr CF Step  
Marker, Delta  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, ↑  
7. Press Peak Search (or Search). The marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude  
reading is the second harmonic suppression.  
8. If the analyzer has a 50 input, calculate the second harmonic  
intercept (SHI) using the second harmonic suppression value read in  
step 7 as follows:  
SHI = –20 dBm – Second Harmonic Suppression  
For example, if the second harmonic suppression is –62 dB, the SHI  
would be 42 dBm:  
42 dBm = –20 dBm – (–62 dB)  
9. If the analyzer has a 75 input, calculate the second harmonic  
intercept (SHI) using the second harmonic suppression value read in  
step 7 as follows:  
SHI = 34 dBmV – Second Harmonic Suppression  
For example, if the second harmonic suppression is –65 dB, the SHI  
would be 99 dBmV:  
99 dBmV = 34 dBmV – (–65 dB)  
10.Record the SHI result as Entry 3 in the performance verification test  
record.  
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E4403B  
This test is performed in two parts. Part 1 measures third order  
intermodulation distortion; Part 2 measures second harmonic  
distortion.  
To test second harmonic distortion, a low pass filter is used to filter the  
source output, ensuring that harmonics read by the analyzer are  
internally generated and not coming from the source. To measure the  
distortion products, the power at the mixer is set 25 dB higher than  
specified.  
For example, if the specification states that with 30 dBm at the input  
mixer, the distortion products should be suppressed by >75 dBc, the  
equivalent second harmonic intercept (SHI) is >45 dBm (30 dBm  
+ 75 dBc). Measuring with 15 dBm at the mixer and verifying the  
distortion products suppressed by >60 dBc also ensures the SHI is  
>45 dBm (15 dBm + 60 dBc).  
For third order intermodulation distortion, two signals are combined in  
a directional bridge to provide isolation. These two signals are applied  
to the analyzer input. The power level of the two signals is several dB  
higher than specified, so the distortion products should be suppressed  
by less than the amount specified. In this manner, the equivalent third  
order intercept (TOI) is measured.  
For example, if the specification states that with two 30 dBm signals  
at the input mixer, the distortion products should be suppressed by  
>82 dBc, which yields a third order intercept of >11 dBm (30 dBm  
+ (82 dBc/2)). Measuring with 20 dBm at the mixer and verifying the  
distortion products are suppressed by >62 dBc, the equivalent TOI is  
also >11 dBm (20 dBm + (62 dBc/2)).  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Synthesized sweeper  
Power meter, dual channel  
RF power sensor  
Power splitter  
Directional bridge  
300 MHz low pass filter  
Cable, APC 3.5, 91-cm (2 required)  
Cable, BNC, 120-cm  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to APC 3.5 (f) (3 required)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to SMA (m)  
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Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, SMA (f) to BNC (m)  
Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Procedure  
This performance test consists of two parts:  
Perform Part 1 before Part 2.  
Part 1: Third Order Intermodulation Distortion  
1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and RF power sensor in log mode  
(power reads out in dBm), as described in the power meter operation  
manual.  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-47 with the output of  
the directional bridge connected to the power sensor.  
Figure 2-47  
Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setup  
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3. Perform step 4 through step 29 using the information and entries  
from Table 2-71. Then continue with step 30 through step 38.  
Table 2-71  
Test Equipment Settings for TOI  
F1  
F2  
Low Pass  
Filter  
TOI Test  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
1
300.0  
300.0  
300.05  
300.05  
300  
300  
Option 1DR  
4. Press Blue Key, Special, 0, 0 on the signal generator. Set the frequency  
to F1 in Table 2-71 for TOI Test 1. Set the amplitude to 4 dBm.  
5. Press PRESET on the synthesized sweeper, and set the frequency to  
F2 in Table 2-71 for TOI Test 1. Set the synthesized sweeper controls  
as follows:  
POWER LEVEL, –10 dBm  
RF Off  
6. Enter the power sensor calibration factor for the signal generator  
frequency into the power meter.  
7. Adjust the amplitude of the signal generator until the power meter  
reads –12 dBm 0.1 dB.  
8. Disconnect the power sensor from the directional bridge. Connect  
the directional bridge directly to the analyzer input using an adapter  
(do not use a cable).  
CAUTION  
Support the directional bridge and low pass filter to minimize stress on  
the analyzer input connector.  
9. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the analyzer  
center frequency to the F1 value for TOI Test 1 in Table 2-71. Then,  
set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 50 kHz (Man)  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –5 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 5 dB (Man)  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz (Man)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 300 Hz (Man)  
Peak Search (or Search), More  
Search Param (or Search Criteria), Peak Excursn, 3 dB  
10.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
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Marker →  
Mkr CF  
Delta  
11.On the analyzer, press: FREQUENCY, .  
12.If the resolution bandwidth is 1 kHz, press: SPAN, 4 kHz.  
13.On the synthesized sweeper, set the RF on.  
14.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
15.On the synthesized sweeper, adjust the power level until the marker  
delta (Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.05 dB.  
16.On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, , . The center frequency  
should now be lower than the signal generator frequency by the CF  
Step value.  
17.Set the analyzer reference level to –15 dBm.  
18.On the analyzer, press: BW/Avg, Average, 20, and wait for “Vavg 20”  
to appear along the left side of the display.  
19.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker  
amplitude reading in Table 2-72 as the Lower Distortion Amplitude.  
20.On the analyzer, press: BW/Avg, Average Off.  
21.On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, , , . The center  
frequency should now be one CF Step value above the synthesized  
sweeper frequency.  
22.Set the synthesized signal generator frequency to F2 as indicated in  
23.Set the synthesized sweep CW frequency to F1 as indicated in  
24.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average, 20, and wait for “Vavg 20”  
to appear along the left side of the display.  
25.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker  
amplitude reading in Table 2-72 as the Upper Distortion Amplitude.  
26.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average Off.  
27.Of the Lower Distortion Amplitude and Upper Distortion  
Amplitudes recorded in Table 2-72, enter the most positive value as  
the Worst Distortion Amplitude in Table 2-72. For example, if the  
Upper Distortion Amplitude is –62 dBc and the Lower Distortion  
Amplitude is –63 dBc, enter –62 dBc as the Worst Distortion  
Amplitude.  
28.Enter –17 dBm as the Mixer Level in Table 2-72 (–12 dBm input  
power –5 dB input attenuation).  
29.Calculate the equivalent TOI by subtracting one half of the Worst  
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Distortion Amplitude (in dB) from the Mixer Level (in dBm). Enter  
the result in Table 2-72 as the Calculated TOI. For example, if the  
Worst Distortion Amplitude is –62 dBc and the Mixer Level is –17  
dBm, the Calculated TOI would be:  
62 dB  
TOI = –17 dBm – ------------- = 17 dBm + 31 dB = +14 dBm  
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Table 2-72  
TOI Test  
Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Worksheet  
Lower  
Distortion  
Amplitude  
Upper  
Distortion  
Worst  
Mixer Test Record  
Distortion Level Entry  
Amplitude Amplitude  
Calculated TOI  
1
1)  
2)  
Option 1DR  
30.If the analyzer is an E4402B and is equipped with Option 1DR,  
Narrow Resolution Bandwidth, perform step 31 through step 36.  
Otherwise, continue with step 37.  
31.Set synthesized signal generator frequency to F1 as indicated in  
Table 2-71 for TOI Test 1.  
32.Set synthesized sweeper CW frequency to F2 as indicated in  
Table 2-71 for TOI Test 1.  
33.Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the analyzer  
center frequency to the F1 value for TOI Test Option 1DR in Table  
2-71. Then, set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 50 kHz (Man)  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –5 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 5 dB (Man)  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz (Man)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 300 Hz (Man)  
Peak Search (or Search), More,  
Search Param (or Search Criteria), Peak Excursn, 3 dB  
34.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker →  
Mkr CF  
35.Set the analyzer as follows:  
SPAN, 500 Hz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 30 Hz  
Video BW, 10 Hz  
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36.Repeat step 10 through step 29. This is the TOI test for Option 1DR.  
37.On the analyzer, press System, Alignments, Auto Align, On.  
Part 2: Second Harmonic Distortion  
1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and RF power sensor. Enter the  
power sensor 300 MHz calibration factor into the power meter.  
Measuring the 300 MHz Frequency Response Error  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 300 MHz  
SPAN, 10 MHz  
3. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-48, with the output of  
the synthesized sweeper connected to the power splitter input and  
the power splitter outputs connected to the analyzer and power  
sensor.  
Figure 2-48  
Second Harmonic Distortion Test Setup  
4. Preset the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows:  
CW, 300 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, 0 dBm  
5. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta.  
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6. Record the power meter reading at 300 MHz in Table 2-73.  
7. Set the synthesized sweeper CW to 600 MHz.  
8. On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, 600 MHz, then Peak Search (or  
Search).  
9. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.10 dB.  
10.Enter the power sensor 600 MHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
11.Record the power meter reading at 600 MHz in Table 2-73.  
12.Subtract the power meter reading at 600 MHz from the power meter  
reading at 300 MHz. Record this difference as the 300 MHz  
Frequency Response Error in Table 2-73. For example, if the power  
meter reading at 600 MHz is –6.45 dBm and the power meter  
reading at 300 MHz is –7.05 dBm, the 300 MHz Frequency Response  
Error would be –0.60 dB:  
–0.60 dB = –7.05 dBm–(–6.45 dBm)  
Table 2-73  
Second Harmonic Distortion Worksheet  
Description  
Measurement  
Power Meter Reading at 300 MHz  
Power Meter Reading at 600 MHz  
300 MHz Frequency Response Error (FRE)  
Power Meter Reading at 900 MHz  
Power Meter Reading at 1800 MHz  
900 MHz Frequency Response Error (FRE)  
________________ dBm  
________________ dBm  
________________ dB  
________________ dBm  
________________ dBm  
________________ dB  
Measuring 900 MHz Frequency Response Error  
13.On the synthesized sweeper, press the following:  
CW, 900 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, 0 dBm  
14.On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 900 MHz.  
15.Enter the power sensor 1 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
16.On the analyzer, press  
Marker, Off  
Peak Search (or Search).  
Marker, Delta  
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17.Record the power meter reading in Table 2-73 as the 900 MHz power  
meter reading.  
18.On the synthesized sweeper, press CW, 1.8 GHz.  
19.On the analyzer, press the following:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 1.8 GHz  
Peak Search (or Search)  
AMPLITUDE  
20.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
21.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta  
(Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.1 dB.  
22.Enter the power sensor 2 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
23.Record the power meter reading in Table 2-73 as the 1.8 GHz power  
meter reading.  
24.On the analyzer, press Marker, Off.  
25.Subtract the power meter reading at 1.8 GHz from the power meter  
reading at 900 MHz. Record this difference as the 900 MHz  
Frequency Response Error in Table 2-73. For example, if the power  
meter reading at 1.8 GHz is –6.35 dBm and the power meter reading  
at 900 MHz is –7.05 dBm, the 900 MHz Frequency Response Error  
would be –0.7 dB:  
–0.70 dB = –7.05 dBm–(–6.35 dBm)  
Measuring the 300 MHz Second Harmonic Distortion  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-48 using the 300 MHz  
Low Pass Filter.  
2. On the synthesized sweeper, press:  
CW, 300 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –10 dBm  
3. Enter the power sensor 300 MHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
4. On the analyzer, press the following:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 300 MHz  
SPAN, 100 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –10 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB (Man)  
BW/Avg, Res BW 1 kHz (Man)  
Video BW, 1 kHz (Man)  
Markers, Off  
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5. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter  
reading is –10 dBm 0.2 dB.  
6. On the analyzer, press the following:  
Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta  
FREQUENCY, 600 MHz  
BW/Avg, 10  
Wait for the “Vavg 10to appear along the left side of the display.  
7. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search). The marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude is the second harmonic suppression.  
8. On the synthesized sweeper, press Marker, Off.  
9. Calculate the 300 MHz Second Harmonic Intercept (SHI) using the  
second harmonic suppression value read in step 7 and the 300 MHz  
Frequency Response Error (FRE) from Table 2-73 as follows:  
300 MHz SHI = – 20 dBm – Second Harmonic Suppression + 300 MHz FRE  
For example, if the second harmonic suppression is –59 dB, and the  
300 MHz FRE is –0.60 dB, the SHI would be 38.4 dBm:  
38.4 dBm = – 20 dBm – (–59 dB) + (–0.60 dB)  
10.Record the 300 MHz SHI as Entry 3 in the performance verification  
test record.  
Measuring 900 MHz Second Harmonic Distortion  
1. Replace the 300 MHz low pass filter with the 1 GHz low pass filter  
as shown in Figure 2-48.  
2. On the synthesized sweeper, press the following:  
CW, 900 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –10 dBm  
3. Enter the power sensor 1 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
4. On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 900 MHz.  
5. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
6. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter  
reading is –10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
7. On the analyzer, press the following:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 1.8 GHz  
8. On the analyzer, press the following:  
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BW/Avg, Video BW, 30 Hz (Man)  
9. On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average, 10 Hz. Wait until “VAvg 10”  
is displayed along the left side of the display.  
10.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search). The marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude reading is the second harmonic suppression.  
11.Calculate the 900 MHz Second Harmonic Intercept (SHI) using the  
second harmonic suppression value read in step 10 and the 300 MHz  
Frequency Response Error (FRE) from Table 2-73 as follows:  
900 MHz SHI = – 20 dBm – Second Harmonic Suppression + 900 GHz FRE  
For example, if the second harmonic suppression is –73 dB, and the  
900 MHz FRE is 0.70 dB, the SHI would be 52.3 dBm:  
52.3 dBm = – 20 dBm – (–73 dB) + (–0.70 dB)  
12.Record the 900 MHz SHI as Entry 4 in the performance verification  
test record.  
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This test is performed in two parts. Part 1 measures third order  
intermodulation distortion. Part 2 measures second harmonic  
distortion.  
To test second harmonic distortion, a low pass filter is used to filter the  
source output, ensuring that harmonics read by the analyzer are  
internally generated and not coming from the source. To measure the  
distortion products, the power at the mixer is set 25 dB higher than  
specified.  
A power meter, power sensor, and power splitter are used to  
characterize the frequency response of the analyzer so this uncertainty  
can be eliminated.  
For example, if the specification states that with 30 dBm at the input  
mixer, the distortion products should be suppressed by >75 dBc, the  
equivalent second harmonic intercept (SHI) is >45dBm (30 dBm  
+ 75 dBc). Measuring with 15 dBm at the mixer and verifying the  
distortion products suppressed by >60 dBc also ensures the SHI is >45  
dBm (15 dBm + 60 dBc).  
For third order intermodulation distortion, two signals are combined in  
a directional bridge or directional coupler to provide isolation. These  
two signals are applied to the analyzer input. The power level of the two  
signals is several dB higher than specified, so the distortion products  
should be suppressed by less than the amount specified. In this manner,  
the equivalent third order intercept (TOI) is measured.  
For example, if the specification states that with two 30 dBm signals  
at the input mixer, the distortion products should be suppressed by  
>75 dBc, which yields a third order intercept of >7.5 dBm (30 dBm +  
(75 dBc/2)). Measuring with 20 dBm at the mixer and verifying the  
distortion products are suppressed by >55 dBc, the equivalent TOI is  
also >7.5 dBm (20 dBm + (55 dBc/2)).  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper (2 required)  
Power meter, dual channel  
Microwave power sensor  
Microwave power splitter  
Directional bridge  
Directional coupler  
300 MHz low pass filter  
1 GHz low pass filter  
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1.8 GHz low pass filter (2 required)  
4.4 GHz low pass filter (2 required)  
Cable, BNC, 120-cm (48-in)  
Cable, APC 3.5, 91-cm (48-in) (2 required)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to APC 3.5 (f) (3 required)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to SMA (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, SMA (f) to BNC (m)  
Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Procedure  
This performance test consists of two parts:  
Perform Part 1 before Part 2.  
Part 1: Third Order Intermodulation Distortion  
1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and microwave power sensor in  
log mode (power reads out in dBm), as described in the power meter  
operation manual.  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-49 using the 300 MHz  
low pass filter with the output of the directional bridge connected to  
the power sensor.  
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Figure 2-49  
Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setup  
3. Perform step 4 through step 29 using the information and entries  
from Table 2-74. Then continue with step 31 through step 43.  
Table 2-74  
Test Equipment Settings for TOI  
F1  
F2  
Low Pass  
Filter  
(MHz)  
Bridge  
or  
Coupler  
TOI  
Test  
Presel  
Center  
(MHz)  
(MHz)  
1
300.0  
300.05  
300  
Bridge  
Bridge  
Coupler  
Coupler  
No  
Option 1DR 300.0  
300.05  
300  
No  
2
3
5000.0  
5000.05  
None  
None  
Yes  
Yes  
8000.0a  
8000.05a  
a. This frequency is not tested on the Agilent E4404B.  
4. Press PRESET on synthesized sweeper 1. Set the CW frequency to F1  
as indicated in Table 2-74, and set the power level to 4 dBm.  
5. Press PRESET on synthesized sweeper 2. Set the CW frequency to F2  
as indicated in Table 2-74, and set the controls as follows:  
POWER LEVEL, –10 dBm  
RF Off  
6. Enter the power sensor calibration factor for F1 into the power  
meter.  
7. Adjust the power level of synthesized sweeper 1 until the power  
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meter reads –12 dBm 0.1 dB.  
8. Disconnect the power sensor from the directional bridge (or  
directional coupler). Connect the directional bridge (or directional  
coupler) directly to the analyzer input using an adapter (do not use a  
cable).  
CAUTION  
Support the directional bridge (or directional coupler) and low pass  
filter to minimize stress on the analyzer input connector.  
9. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the analyzer  
center frequency to the F1 value for TOI Test 1 in Table 2-74. Then  
set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 50 kHz (Man)  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –5 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 5 dB (Man)  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz (Man)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 300 Hz (Man)  
Peak Search (or Search), More  
Search Param, Peak Excursn, 3 dB  
10.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker →  
Mkr CF  
Delta  
11.On the analyzer, Press FREQUENCY, . The center frequency should  
now be equal to synthesized sweeper 2 frequency.  
12.If the resolution bandwidth is 1 kHz, press SPAN, 4 kHz.  
13.On the synthesized sweeper 2, set the RF On.  
14.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
15.Adjust the power level of synthesized sweeper 2 until the marker  
delta (Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.05 dB.  
16.On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, , . The center frequency  
should now be lower than synthesized sweeper 1 by the CF Step  
value.  
17.Set the analyzer reference level to –15 dBm.  
18.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average, 20, and wait for “Vavg 20”  
to appear along the left side of the display.  
19.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker  
amplitude reading in Table 2-75 as the Lower Distortion Amplitude.  
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20.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average Off.  
21.On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, , , . The center  
frequency should now be one CF Step value above synthesized  
sweeper 2 frequency.  
22.Set synthesized sweeper 1 CW to F2 as indicated in Table 2-74.  
23.Set synthesized sweeper 2 CW to F1 as indicated in Table 2-74.  
24.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average, 20, and wait for “Vavg 20”  
to appear along the left side of the display.  
25.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker  
amplitude reading in Table 2-75 as the Upper Distortion Amplitude.  
26.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average Off.  
27.Of the Lower Distortion Amplitude and Upper Distortion  
Amplitudes recorded in Table 2-75, enter the most positive value as  
the Worst Distortion Amplitude in Table 2-75. For example, if the  
Upper Distortion Amplitude is –62 dBc and the Lower Distortion  
Amplitude is –63 dBc, enter –62 dBc as the Worst Distortion  
Amplitude.  
28.Enter –17 dBm as the Mixer Level in Table 2-75 (–12 dBm input  
power – 5 dB input attenuation).  
29.Calculate the equivalent TOI by subtracting one half of the Worst  
Distortion Amplitude (in dB) from the Mixer Level (in dBm). Enter  
the result in Table 2-75 as the Calculated TOI. For example, if the  
Worst Distortion Amplitude is –62 dBc and the Mixer Level is –17  
dBm, the Calculated TOI would be:  
62 dB  
TOI = –17 dBm – ------------- = 17 dBm + 31 dB = +14 dBm  
2
30.Record the Calculated TOI in the performance verification test  
record as specified in Table 2-75.  
Table 2-75  
Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Worksheet  
Calculated  
Lower  
Distortion  
Amplitude Amplitude Amplitude  
Upper  
Distortion Distortion  
Worst  
TOI  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Mixer  
Level  
TOI Test  
1
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
Option 1DR  
2
3
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31.If the analyzer is an E4404B, E4405B or E4407B and is equipped  
with Option 1DR, Narrow Resolution Bandwidth, perform step 32  
through step 36. Otherwise, continue with step 37.  
32.Set synthesized sweeper 1 CW frequency to F1 as indicated in TOI  
Test 1 of Table 2-74.  
33.Set synthesized sweeper 2 CW frequency to F2 as indicated in TOI  
Test 1 of Table 2-74.  
34.Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the analyzer  
center frequency to the F1 value for TOI Test Option 1DR in Table  
2-74. Then, set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 50 kHz (Man)  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –5 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 5 dB (Man)  
BW/Avg, 1 kHz (Man)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 300 Hz (Man)  
Peak Search (or Search), More  
Search Param (or Search Criteria), Peak Excursn, 3 dB  
35.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Meas Tools  
Mkr CF  
SPAN, 500 Hz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 30 Hz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 10 Hz  
36.Repeat step 9 through step 26. This is the TOI test for Option 1DR.  
37.See Figure 2-49. Replace the directional bridge with the directional  
coupler. The cable from synthesized sweeper 1 should be connected  
directly to the input of the directional coupler; no low pass filter is  
required when testing frequencies >3 GHz.  
38.Connect the output of the directional coupler to the power sensor.  
39.Repeat step 4 through step 29 using information and entries for TOI  
Test 2 in Table 2-74 and Table 2-75.  
40.Connect the output of the directional bridge to the power sensor.  
41. Repeat step 4 through step 29 using information and entries for TOI  
Test 3 in Table 2-74 and Table 2-75.  
42.On the analyzer, press System, Alignments, Auto Align, All.  
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Part 2: Second Harmonic Distortion  
1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and microwave power sensor.  
Enter the power sensor 300 MHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
Measuring the Noise Level at 6.2 GHz  
2. Remove any cables or adapters from the analyzer Input.  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 6.2 GHz  
SPAN, 0 Hz  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –40 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW 1 kHz  
Video BW, 30 Hz  
Sweep, Sweep time, 5 s  
4. Wait until “VAvg 10” is displayed along the left side of the display.  
5. Press Peak Search (or Search) and record the marker amplitude  
reading as the 6.2 GHz Noise Level in Table 2-76.  
Measuring 300 MHz Frequency Response Error  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 300 MHz  
SPAN, 10 MHz  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-50, with the output of  
the synthesized sweeper connected to the power splitter input and  
the power splitter outputs connected to the analyzer and power  
sensor.  
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Figure 2-50  
Second Harmonic Distortion Test Setup  
3. Preset the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows:  
CW, 300 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, 0 dBm  
4. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta.  
5. Record the power meter reading at 300 MHz in Table 2-76.  
6. Set the synthesized sweeper CW to 600 MHz.  
7. On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, 600 MHz, then Peak Search (or  
Search).  
8. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.10 dB.  
9. Enter the power sensor 600 MHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
10.Record the power meter reading at 600 MHz in Table 2-76.  
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11.Subtract the power meter reading at 600 MHz from the power meter  
reading at 300 MHz. Record this difference as the 300 MHz  
Frequency Response Error in Table 2-76. For example, if the power  
meter reading at 600 MHz is –6.45 dBm and the power meter  
reading at 300 MHz is –7.05 dBm, the 300 MHz Frequency Response  
Error would be –0.60 dB:  
–0.60 dB = –7.05 dBm–(–6.45 dBm)  
Measuring 900 MHz Frequency Response Error  
12.On the synthesized sweeper, press the following:  
CW, 900 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, 0 dBm  
13.On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, 900 MHz.  
14.Enter the power sensor 1 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
15.On the analyzer, press  
Marker, Off  
Peak Search (or Search).  
Marker, Delta  
16.Record the power meter reading in Table 2-76 as the 900 MHz power  
meter reading.  
17.On the synthesized sweeper, press CW, 1.8 GHz.  
18.On the analyzer, press the following:  
FREQUENCY, 1.8 GHz  
Peak Search (or Search)  
AMPLITUDE  
19.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
20.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta  
(Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.1 dB.  
21.Enter the power sensor 2 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
22.Record the power meter reading in Table 2-76 as the 1.8 GHz power  
meter reading.  
23.On the analyzer, press Marker, Off.  
24.Subtract the power meter reading at 1.8 GHz from the power meter  
reading at 900 MHz. Record this difference as the 900 MHz  
Frequency Response Error in Table 2-76. For example, if the power  
meter reading at 1.8 GHz is –6.35 dBm and the power meter reading  
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at 900 MHz is –7.05 dBm, the 900 MHz Frequency Response Error  
would be –0.7 dB:  
–0.70 dB = –7.05 dBm–(–6.35 dBm)  
Measuring 1.55 GHz Frequency Response Error  
1. On the synthesized sweeper, press the following:  
CW, 1.55 GHz  
POWER LEVEL, 0 dBm  
2. On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, 1.55 GHz.  
3. Enter the power sensor 2 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
4. On the analyzer, press the following:  
Marker, Off  
Peak Search (or Search)  
5. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta.  
6. Record the power meter reading in Table 2-76 as the 1.55 GHz power  
meter reading.  
7. On the synthesized sweeper, press CW, 3.1 GHz.  
8. On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, 3.1 GHz.  
9. On the analyzer, press the following:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
AMPLITUDE  
Presel Center  
10.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
11.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta  
(Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.1 dB.  
12.Enter the power sensor 3 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
13.Record the power meter reading in Table 2-76 as the 3.1 GHz power  
meter reading.  
14.On the analyzer, press Marker, Off.  
15.Subtract the power meter reading at 3.1 GHz from the power meter  
reading at 1.55 GHz. Record this difference as the 1.55 GHz  
Frequency Response Error in Table 2-76. For example, if the power  
meter reading at 3.1 GHz is –6.05 dBm and the power meter reading  
at 1.55 GHz is –7.35 dBm, the 3.1 GHz Frequency Response Error  
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–1.2 dB = –7.35 dBm–(–6.15 dBm)  
Measuring 3.1 GHz Frequency Response Error  
1. On the synthesized sweeper, press the following:  
CW, 3.1 GHz  
POWER LEVEL, 0 dBm  
2. On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, 3.1 GHz.  
3. Enter the power sensor 3 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
4. On the analyzer, press the following:  
Marker, Off  
Peak Search (or Search)  
AMPLITUDE  
Presel Center  
5. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta.  
6. Record the power meter reading in Table 2-76 as the 3.1 GHz power  
meter reading.  
7. On the synthesized sweeper, press CW, 6.2 GHz.  
8. On the analyzer, press the following:  
FREQUENCY, 6.2 GHz  
Peak Search (or Search)  
AMPLITUDE  
Presel Center  
9. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
10.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the marker delta  
(Mkr1) amplitude reads 0 dB 0.1 dB.  
11.Enter the power sensor 6 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
12.Record the power meter reading in Table 2-76 as the 6.2 GHz power  
meter reading.  
13.On the analyzer, press Marker, Off.  
14.Subtract the power meter reading at 6.2 GHz from the power meter  
reading at 3.1 GHz. Record this difference as the 3.1 GHz Frequency  
Response Error in Table 2-76. For example, if the power meter  
reading at 6.2 GHz is –6.05 dBm and the power meter reading at  
3.1 GHz is –7.25 dBm, the 3.1 GHz Frequency Response Error would  
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–1.2 dB = –7.25 dBm–(–6.05 dBm)  
Second Harmonic Distortion Worksheet  
Table 2-76  
Description  
6.2 GHz Noise Level  
Measurement  
________________ dBm  
________________ dBm  
________________ dBm  
________________ dB  
________________ dBm  
________________ dBm  
________________ dB  
________________ dBm  
________________ dBm  
________________ dB  
________________ dBm  
________________ dBm  
________________ dB  
Power Meter Reading at 300 MHz  
Power Meter Reading at 600 MHz  
300 MHz Frequency Response Error (FRE)  
Power Meter Reading at 900 MHz  
Power Meter Reading at 1.8 GHz  
900 MHz Frequency Response Error (FRE)  
Power Meter Reading at 1.55 GHz  
Power Meter Reading at 3.1 GHz  
1.55 GHz Frequency Response Error (FRE)  
Power Meter Reading at 3.1 GHz  
Power Meter Reading at 6.2 GHz  
3.1 GHz Frequency Response Error (FRE)  
Measuring 300 MHz Second Harmonic Distortion  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-50 using the 300 MHz  
Low Pass Filter.  
2. On the synthesized sweeper, press the following:  
CW, 300 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –10 dBm  
3. Enter the power sensor 300 MHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
4. On the analyzer, press the following:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 300 MHz  
SPAN, 100 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –10 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB (Man)  
BW/Avg, Res BW 1 kHz (Man)  
Video BW, 1 kHz (Man)  
Markers, Off  
5. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter  
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6. On the analyzer, press the following:  
Peak Search (or Search), Marker, Delta  
FREQUENCY, 600 MHz  
BW/Avg, 10  
Wait for the “VAvg 10” to appear along the left side of the display.  
7. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search). The marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude is the second harmonic suppression.  
8. Calculate the 300 MHz Second Harmonic Intercept (SHI) using the  
second harmonic suppression value read in step 7 and the 300 MHz  
Frequency Response Error (FRE) from Table 2-76 as follows:  
300 MHz SHI = –20 dBm – Second Harmonic Suppression + 300 MHz FRE  
For example, if the second harmonic suppression is –59 dB, and the  
300 MHz FRE is –0.60 dB, the SHI would be 38.4 dBm:  
+38.4 dBm = – 20 dBm – (–59 dB) + (–0.60 dB)  
9. Record the 300 MHz SHI as Entry 5 in the performance verification  
test record.  
Measuring 900 MHz Second Harmonic Distortion  
1. Replace the 300 MHz low pass filter with the 1 GHz low pass filter  
as shown in Figure 2-50.  
2. On the synthesized sweeper, press the following:  
CW, 900 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –10 dBm  
3. Enter the power sensor 1 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
4. On the analyzer, press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 900 MHz.  
5. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
6. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter  
reading is –10 dBm 0.1 dB.  
7. On the analyzer, press the following:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 1.8 GHz  
8. On the analyzer, press the following:  
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AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –20 dBm  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 30 Hz (Man)  
9. On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average, 10 Hz. Wait until “VAvg 10”  
is displayed along the left side of the display.  
10.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search). The marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude reading is the second harmonic suppression.  
11.Calculate the 900 MHz Second Harmonic Intercept (SHI) using the  
second harmonic suppression value read in step 10 and the 300 MHz  
Frequency Response Error (FRE) from Table 2-76 as follows:  
900 MHz SHI = –20 dBm – Second Harmonic Suppression + 900 MHz FRE  
For example, if the second harmonic suppression is –73 dB, and the  
900 MHz FRE is 0.70 dB, the SHI would be 52.3 dBm:  
52.3 dBm = – 20 dBm – (–73 dB) + (–0.70 dB)  
12.Record the 900 MHz SHI as Entry 6 in the performance verification  
test record.  
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Measuring 1.55 GHz Second Harmonic Distortion  
1. Replace the 1.GHz low pass filter with the two 1.8 GHz low pass  
filters as shown in Figure 2-50. Two filters are necessary to reduce  
the second harmonics from the source to less than –100 dBc.  
2. On the synthesized sweeper, press the following:  
CW, 1.55 GHz  
POWER LEVEL, 6 dBm  
3. Enter the power sensor 2 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
4. On the analyzer, press the following:  
FREQUENCY, 1.55 GHz  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 0 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB (Man)  
Peak Search (or Search).  
5. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter  
reading is 0 dBm 0.1 dB.  
6. On the analyzer, press the following:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 3.1 GHz  
7. See Figure 2-50. Remove the 1.8 GHz low pass filters and connect  
the synthesized sweeper output directly to the power splitter input.  
8. On the analyzer, press the following:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
AMPLITUDE  
Presel Center  
9. Reinstall the filters between the synthesized sweeper and the power  
splitter.  
10.On the analyzer, press the following:  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –40 dBm  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 30 Hz (Man)  
11.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average, 10 Hz. Wait until “VAvg 10”  
is displayed along the left side of the display.  
12.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search). The marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude reading is the second harmonic suppression.  
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13.Calculate the 1.55 GHz Second Harmonic Intercept (SHI) using the  
second harmonic suppression value read in step 12 and the 300 MHz  
Frequency Response Error (FRE) from Table 2-76 as follows:  
1.55GHz SHI = –20 dBm – Second Harmonic Suppression + 1.55 GHz FRE  
For example, if the second harmonic suppression is –93 dB, and the  
1.55 GHz FRE is –1.05 dB, the SHI would be 81.95 dBm:  
81.95 dBm = – 10 dBm – (–93 dB) + (–1.05 dB)  
14.Record the 1.55 GHz SHI as Entry 7 in the performance verification  
test record.  
Measuring 3.1 GHz Second Harmonic Distortion  
1. Replace the 1.8 GHz low pass filters with the two 4.4 GHz low pass  
filters as shown in Figure 2-50. Two filters are necessary to reduce  
the second harmonics from the source to less than –110 dBc.  
2. On the synthesized sweeper, press the following:  
CW, 3.1 GHz  
POWER LEVEL, 6 dBm  
3. Enter the power sensor 3 GHz calibration factor into the power  
meter.  
4. On the analyzer, press the following:  
FREQUENCY, 3.1 GHz  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 0 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB (Man)  
5. On the analyzer, press the following:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
AMPLITUDE  
Presel Center  
6. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level until the power meter  
reading is 0 dBm 0.1 dB.  
7. On the analyzer, press the following:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker  
Delta  
8. On the analyzer, press the following:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 6.2 GHz  
9. See Figure 2-50. Remove the 4.4 GHz low pass filters and connect  
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the synthesized sweeper output directly to the power splitter input.  
10.On the analyzer, press the following:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
AMPLITUDE  
Presel Center  
11.Reinstall the filters between the synthesized sweeper and the power  
splitter.  
12.On the analyzer, press the following:  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –40 dBm  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 30 Hz (Man)  
13.On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Average, 10 Hz. Wait until “VAvg 10”  
is displayed along the left side of the display.  
14.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search). The marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude reading is the second harmonic suppression.  
15.If the marker does not appear to be on a signal, do the following:  
a. Press Marker, Select Marker (2)  
b. Compare the marker 2 (Mkr2) and the 6.2 GHz Noise Level  
recorded in  
c. If the difference between marker 2 (Mkr2) and the 6.2 GHz Noise  
Level recorded in Table 2-76 is less than 2 dB, check the box on  
the performance verification test record that the 3.1 GHz SHI test  
was noise limited.  
16.If the measurement is not noise limited, calculate the 3.1 GHz  
Second Harmonic Intercept (SHI) using the second harmonic  
suppression value read in step 14 and the 3.1 GHz Frequency  
Response Error (FRE) from Table 2-76 as follows:  
3.1GHz SHI = –10 dBm – Second Harmonic Suppression + 3.1 GHz FRE  
For example, if the second harmonic suppression is –103 dB, and the  
3.1 GHz FRE is –1.20 dB, the SHI would be 91.8 dBm:  
91.8 dBm = – 10 dBm – (–103 dB) + (–1.20 dB)  
17.Record the 3.1 GHz SHI as Entry 8 in the performance verification  
test record.  
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33. Gain Compression: Agilent E4401B,  
E4402B, E4403B, and E4411B  
This test verifies the ability of the analyzer to measure relatively  
low-amplitude signals in the presence of higher-amplitude signals. Gain  
compression is measured by applying two signals, separated by a  
defined amount in frequency. The higher-amplitude signal is set to yield  
the specified total power at the input mixer (the power at the input  
mixer is defined as the input power level minus the input attenuation).  
The lower-amplitude signal is set at least 35 dB below the  
higher-amplitude signal, such that its power does not significantly add  
to the total power. The higher-amplitude signal is turned off and the  
lower-amplitude signal level is measured. This is the uncompressed  
amplitude.  
The higher-amplitude signal is turned on and the amplitude of the  
lower-amplitude signal is again measured. This is the compressed  
amplitude. The difference between the uncompressed and compressed  
amplitude is the measured gain compression.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper  
Synthesized signal generator  
Power meter, dual channel  
RF power sensor  
Directional bridge  
Cable, BNC, 120-cm (48-in)  
Cable, APC 3.5 (m) (2 required)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to APC 3.5 (f) (3 required)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to SMA (m)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Power sensor, 75 Ω  
Adapter, Type-N (m), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Adapter, mechanical, Type-N (m), 50 to Type-N (f), 75 Ω  
Procedure  
1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor combination in  
log mode (power reads out in dBm) as described in the power meter  
operation manual.  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-51, with port 1 of the  
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directional bridge connected to the power sensor.  
75 Input only: Use the 75 power sensor with the mechanical  
adapter. The power measured at the output of the 50 directional  
bridge by the 75 power sensor is the equivalent power “seen” by the  
75 analyzer.  
Figure 2-51  
Gain Compression Test Setup  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors, or damage to the connectors will occur.  
3. Set the synthesized signal generator controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –100 dBm  
4. On the synthesized sweeper press INSTRUMENT PRESET, then set the  
controls as follows:  
CW, 53 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –3 dBm  
5. Enter the power sensor calibration factor for the synthesizer  
frequency into the power meter.  
6. Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level setting until the power  
meter reading is the same as indicated in Table 2-77.  
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7. Record the actual synthesized sweeper power level setting in  
Table 2-77 for each frequency indicated.  
Table 2-77  
Source Frequency and Amplitude Settings  
Synthesized Signal  
Synthesized Sweeper  
Generator  
CW  
Frequency  
Desired  
Power  
Level  
Actual  
Power  
Level  
Frequency  
(GHz)  
Amplitude  
(dBm)  
(MHz)  
(dBm)  
(dBm)  
0.05  
40  
40  
53  
0.0  
0.05a  
1.40  
50.004  
1403  
0.0  
40  
0.0  
0.0b  
2.50b  
40b  
2503b  
a. Agilent E4401B and E4402B with Option 1DR only.  
b. Agilent E4402B and E4403B only.  
Table 2-78  
Test  
Analyzer Settings  
Analyzer  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Frequency  
Center Span  
Freq  
RBW  
VBW  
Ref  
Lvl  
(dBm)  
Scale Atten  
(MHz)  
(GHz)  
(kHz)  
(kHz)  
(kHz)  
(dB)  
10  
(dB)  
0.0  
53  
0.05  
150  
30  
0.300  
10.0  
1)  
2)  
50.004a  
1403  
0.05a  
1.40  
1.0a  
150  
0.030a  
30  
0.030a  
0.300  
10.0a  
10.0  
10  
0.0a  
0.0  
3)  
4)  
2503b  
2.50b  
150b  
0.300b  
10.0b  
0.0b  
a. Agilent E4401B and E4402B with Option 1DR only.  
b. Agilent E4402B and E4403B only.  
8. Repeat step 3 through step 7 for each of the settings listed in  
Table 2-77. The test at 50 MHz with a span of 1 kHz, is only for the  
E4401B and E4402B with Option 1DR.  
9. Disconnect the power sensor from the directional bridge and connect  
the directional bridge to the input of the analyzer using an adapter.  
Do not use a cable.  
75 Input only: Use a 75 adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (m) and a  
mechanical adapter, Type-N (m) 50 to Type-N (f) 75 Ω  
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10.Set the synthesized sweeper amplitude Off.  
11.Set the synthesized signal generator amplitude to 24 dBm.  
12.Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the analyzer  
by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz (or as indicated in Table 2-78)  
SPAN, 150 kHz (or as indicated in Table 2-78)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –10 dBm, Attenuation 0 dB  
AMPLITUDE, Scale/Div, 10 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 30 kHz (or as indicated in Table 2-78)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 300 Hz (or as indicated in Table 2-78)  
13.On the synthesized sweeper, set the appropriate power level to the  
setting recorded in Table 2-77. Then set RF to Off.  
75 Input only: Adjust the power level for a 2.0 dBm reading.  
14.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
15.Adjust the amplitude of the synthesized signal generator to achieve  
a marker amplitude reading within 0.5 dB of the value indicated in  
Table 2-77. The marker amplitude is the uncompressed amplitude.  
16.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker  
Delta  
17.On the synthesized sweeper, set RF to On. The amplitude should be  
the same as recorded in Table 2-77.  
18.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search). This is the  
compressed amplitude. The marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude is the  
measured gain compression.  
19.Record the measured gain compression in the performance test  
record as the Entry listed in Table 2-78.  
20.Repeat step 6 through step 19 for each set of settings in Table 2-77  
and Table 2-78.  
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34. Gain Compression: Agilent E4404B,  
E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B  
This test verifies the ability of the analyzer to measure relatively  
low-amplitude signals in the presence of higher-amplitude signals. Gain  
compression is measured by applying two signals, separated by a  
defined amount in frequency. The higher-amplitude signal is set to yield  
the specified total power at the input mixer (the power at the input  
mixer is defined as the input power level minus the input attenuation).  
The lower-amplitude signal is set at least 35 dB below the  
higher-amplitude signal, such that its power does not significantly add  
to the total power. The higher-amplitude signal is turned off and the  
lower-amplitude signal level is measured. This is the uncompressed  
amplitude.  
The higher-amplitude signal is turned on and the amplitude of the  
lower-amplitude signal is again measured. This is the compressed  
amplitude. The difference between the uncompressed and compressed  
amplitude is the measured gain compression.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper (2 required)  
Power meter, dual channel  
Microwave power sensor  
Directional bridge  
Directional coupler  
Cable, BNC, 120-cm (48-in)  
Cable, APC 3.5 (m) (2 required)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to APC 3.5 (f) (3 required)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to SMA (m)  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (m), to APC 3.5 (f)  
Procedure  
1. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor combination in  
log mode (power reads out in dBm) as described in the power meter  
operation manual.  
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-50, with the load port  
of the directional bridge connected to the power sensor. The  
directional bridge should be used for measurements of frequencies  
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less than or equal to 2.5 GHz. Use the directional coupler for higher  
frequency measurements.  
Figure 2-52  
Gain Compression Test Setup  
3. On the synthesized sweeper 1 press PRESET, then set the controls as  
follows:  
CW, 50 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –100 dBm  
4. On the synthesized sweeper 2 press PRESET, then set the controls as  
follows:  
CW, 53 MHz  
POWER LEVEL, –3 dBm  
5. Enter the power sensor calibration factor for the synthesized  
sweeper 2 frequency into the power meter.  
6. Adjust the synthesized sweeper 2 power level setting until the power  
meter reading is the same as indicated in Table 2-80.  
7. Record the actual synthesized sweeper 2 power level setting in  
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Table 2-80 for each frequency indicated.  
Table 2-79  
Source Frequency and Amplitude Settings  
First  
Second  
Synthesized Sweeper  
Synthesized Sweeper  
Power  
Desired  
Power  
Level  
Actual  
Power  
Level  
CW  
Level  
CW  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
(dBm)  
(dBm)  
(dBm)  
50  
40  
53  
0.0  
50a  
40a  
40  
40  
40  
40  
50.004a  
1403  
0.0a  
0.0  
1400  
2500  
4400  
2503  
0.0  
4403  
0.0  
7600b  
7603  
3.0  
14000c  
–40  
14003  
5.0  
a. Agilent E4404B, E4405B and E4407B with Option 1DR only.  
b. Agilent E4405B, E4407B and E4408B only.  
c. Agilent E4407B and E4408B only.  
Table 2-80  
Test  
Analyzer Settings  
Test  
Analyzer  
Record  
Settings  
Entry  
Frequency  
Center Span  
Freq  
RBW  
VBW  
Ref  
Lvl  
Scale  
Atten  
(MHz)  
(GHz)  
(kHz) (kHz)  
(kHz) (dBm) (dB)  
(dB)  
53  
0.05  
150  
30  
0.300  
10.0  
10  
0.0  
1)  
2)  
50.004a  
1403  
0.05a  
1.40  
2.50  
4.40  
7.60  
1.0a  
150  
150  
150  
150  
0.030a  
30  
0.030a 10.0a  
10  
10  
10  
10  
0.0a  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.300  
0.300  
0.300  
0.300  
10.0  
10.0  
10.0  
10.0  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
2503  
30  
4403  
30  
7603b  
30  
14003c  
14.0  
150  
30  
0.300  
–10.0  
10  
0.0  
7)  
a. Agilent E4404B, E4405B and E4407B with Option 1DR only.  
b. Agilent E4405B, E4407B and E4408B only.  
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c. Agilent E4407B and E4408B only.  
8. Repeat step 3 through step 7 for each of the settings listed in  
Table 2-79. Use the directional bridge in place of the coupler for  
frequencies less than or equal to 2503 MHz. The test at 50 MHz with  
a span of 1 kHz is only for E4404B, E4405B or E4407B with Option  
1DR.  
9. Disconnect the power sensor from the directional bridge and connect  
the directional bridge to the input of the analyzer using an adapter.  
Do not use a cable.  
10.Set the synthesized sweeper 2 power level to Off.  
11.Set the synthesized sweeper 1 power level to 24 dBm.  
12.Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off. Set the analyzer  
by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz (or as indicated in Table 2-80)  
SPAN, 150 kHz (or as indicated in Table 2-80)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –10 dBm, Attenuation 0 dB  
AMPLITUDE, Scale/Div, 10 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 30 kHz (or as indicated in Table 2-80)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 300 Hz (or as indicated in Table 2-80)  
13.On the synthesized sweeper 2, set the appropriate power level to the  
setting recorded in Table 2-79. Then set RF to Off.  
14.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
15.Adjust the power level of the synthesized sweeper 1 to achieve a  
marker amplitude reading within 0.5 dB of the value indicated in  
Table 2-79. The marker amplitude is the uncompressed amplitude.  
16.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker  
Delta  
17.On the synthesized sweeper 2, set RF to On. The amplitude should  
be the same as recorded in Table 2-79.  
18.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search). This is the  
compressed amplitude. The marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude is the  
measured gain compression.  
19.Record the measured gain compression in the performance test  
record as the Entries indicated in Table 2-80.  
20.Repeat step 10 through step 19 for each set of settings in Table 2-79  
and Table 2-80 for frequencies less than or equal to 2503 MHz.  
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21.Replace the directional bridge with the directional coupler.  
22.Repeat step 10 through step 19 for the remaining frequencies in  
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35. Displayed Average Noise Level:  
Agilent E4401B and E4411B  
This performance test measures the Displayed Average Noise Level  
(DANL) within the frequency range specified. The analyzer input is  
terminated in its characteristic impedance. If the analyzer is also  
equipped with a tracking generator (Option 1DN or 1DQ), the tracking  
generator is also terminated in its characteristic impedance and set for  
maximum leveled output power.  
The test tunes the analyzer frequency across the band and uses the  
marker to locate the frequency with the highest response. It then reads  
the average noise in zero span using the minimum resolution  
bandwidth (RBW) specified for the analyzer. Analyzers having Option  
1DN (Tracking Generator) installed are tested in a 1 kHz RBW.  
Analyzers having Option 1DR (Narrow Bandwidths) installed have a  
minimum RBW of either 100 Hz or 10 Hz. Even though analyzers  
having Option 1D5 (High Stability Frequency Reference) and firmware  
revision A.08.00 or later installed have a minimum RBW of 1 Hz, DANL  
for these analyzers is specified and tested with a 10 Hz RBW.  
To reduce measurement uncertainty due to input attenuator switching  
and resolution bandwidth switching, a reference level offset is added.  
The 50 MHz alignment signal is used as the amplitude reference for  
determining the amount of offset required. The offset is removed at the  
end of the test by pressing instrument preset.  
The related adjustment for this procedure is “Frequency Response.”  
Equipment Required  
Termination, 50 , Type-N (m) (2 required for Options 1DN or 1DQ)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Termination, 75 , Type-N (m) (2 required for Option 1DQ)  
Adapter, Type-N (f), to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Procedure  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors, or damage to the connectors will occur.  
1. Set up the analyzers as shown in Figure 2-53.  
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Figure 2-53  
Displayed Average Noise Level Test Setup  
2. Press System, More, Show System. If there is an entry shown which  
reads 1DR: Narrow Resolution BWand the analyzer is an E4401B,  
then enter 10 Hz below as the Minimum RBW. If there is an entry  
shown which reads 1DR: Narrow Resolution BWand the analyzer  
is an E4411B, then enter 100 Hz below as the Minimum RBW.  
Otherwise, enter 1 kHz as the Minimum RBW (resolution  
bandwidth). Keep this value in mind as you continue to perform this  
procedure. Also, take note of whether or not Options 1DN or 1DQ  
(1.5 GHz Tracking Generator) and Option 1DS (RF Preamplifier) are  
installed.  
Minimum RBW____________ Hz  
Option 1DN or 1DQ: ____________  
Option 1DS: ____________  
3. On the analyzer, press Preset. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Then press the following keys:  
Input/Output (or Input), Amptd Ref (On)  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 2 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, –25 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, 28.75 dBmV (75 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 kHz  
Det/Demod, Detector, Sample  
4. On the analyzer, press Single, Peak Search (or Search) and record the  
Ref Amptd reading below.  
Ref Amptd ____________ dBm (50 Input only)  
Ref Amptd ____________ dBmv (75 Input only)  
5. If the analyzer does not have Option 1DN or 1DQ (1.5 GHz Tracking  
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Generator) installed and the minimum RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz,  
continue with step 10.  
6. If the analyzer has a minimum RBW of 1 kHz or has Option 1DN or  
1DQ (1.5 GHz Tracking Generator) installed then continue with step  
7.  
7. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 30 Hz  
8. On the analyzer, press Single, Peak Search (or Search) and record the  
amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd(1 kHz RBW).  
Meas Amptd (1 kHz RBW) ____________ dBm (50 Input only)  
Meas Amptd (1 kHz RBW) ____________ dBmv (75 Input only)  
9. Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the  
Meas Amptd in step 8 from the Ref Amptd in step 4. If the calculated  
Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0.05 dB or less than –0.05 dB, record  
the Ref Lvl Offset value below. Otherwise, enter 0.  
Ref Lvl Offset (1 kHz RBW) = Ref Amptd – Meas Amptd (1 kHz RBW)  
Ref Lvl Offset (1 kHz RBW)____________ dB  
10.If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DR, continue with step  
14.  
11.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
SPAN, 500 Hz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz (E4401B)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 100 Hz (E4411A)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 Hz  
12.On the analyzer, press Single, Peak Search (or Search) and record the  
amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd (100 Hz/10 Hz RBW).  
Meas Amptd (100 Hz/10 Hz RBW) ____________ dBm (50 Input  
only)  
Meas Amptd (100 Hz/10 Hz RBW) ____________ dBmv (75 Input  
only)  
13.Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the  
Meas Amptd in step 12 from the Ref Amptd in step 4. If the  
calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0.05 dB or less than –0.05  
dB, record the Ref Lvl Offset value below. Otherwise, enter 0.  
Ref Lvl Offset(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW) = Ref Amptd – Meas Amptd(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW)  
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Ref Lvl Offset (100 Hz/10 Hz RBW) ____________ dB  
14.On the analyzer, press Input, Amptd Ref (Off). Then press AMPLITUDE,  
More, Ref Lvl Offst, and enter the value recorded in step 9.  
15.Connect the 50 termination to the analyzer input as shown in  
75 Input only: Connect the 75 termination to the analyzer Input  
75 using an adapter.  
16.If the analyzer has Option 1DN, 50 tracking generator, do the  
following:  
a. On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz.  
b. Press Source, Amplitude, 0 dBm.  
c. Connect a 50 termination to the RF OUT 50 .  
17.If the analyzer has Option 1DQ (1.5 GHz, 75 Tracking Generator)  
installed do the following:  
a. On the analyzer, press Source, Amplitude, 42.75 dBmv.  
b. Connect a 75 termination to the RF OUT 75 Ω.  
Measurement Sequence  
The following option-specific DANL Measurement Sequence tables list  
the procedures to be performed and the parameters to be used in each  
procedure. Also listed in the tables are test record entry numbers for  
recording the results in the performance verification test record.  
1. Perform all of the following steps (through step 7) that apply to your  
analyzer using the appropriate subsets in Table 2-81 Table 2-82,  
Table 2-83 or Table 2-84. Then record the display line amplitude  
setting as the indicated Test Record entry in the performance  
verification test record.  
2. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz, perform those  
procedures listed as Subset A in the appropriate table.  
3. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz and Option 1DS (RF  
Preamplifier) is installed, also perform those procedures listed in  
Subset B in the appropriate table.  
4. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and Option  
1DN or 1DQ (1.5 GHz Tracking Generator) is installed, perform  
those procedures listed in Subset A in the appropriate table.  
5. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and both Option 1DS  
(RF Preamplifier) and Option 1DN or 1DQ (1.5 GHz Tracking  
Generator) are installed, also perform those procedures listed in  
Subset B in the appropriate table.  
6. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz, also  
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perform those procedures listed in Subset C in the appropriate  
table.  
7. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and Option 1DS (RF  
Preamplifier) is installed, also perform those procedures listed in  
Subset D in the appropriate table.  
8. After performing all applicable DANL measurement procedures,  
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Table 2-81  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4401B  
50 Inputs  
Procedure Parameters  
Procedure  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Subset  
Start  
Freq  
Stop  
Freq  
Test  
Preamp  
State  
RBW  
A
Meas. DANL at 400 kHz  
Measure DANL  
N/A  
N/A  
10 MHz  
1 kHz Off  
1 kHz Off  
1)  
1 MHz  
10 MHz  
500 MHz  
1 GHz  
N/A  
2)  
Measure DANL  
500 MHz 1 kHz Off  
3)  
Measure DANL  
1 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
N/A  
1 kHz Off  
1 kHz Off  
1 kHz On  
1 kHz On  
4)  
Measure DANL  
5)  
B
C
D
Meas. DANL at 400 kHz  
Measure DANL  
6)  
1 MHz  
10 MHz  
500 MHz  
1 GHz  
N/A  
10 MHz  
7)  
Measure DANL  
500 MHz 1 kHz On  
8)  
Measure DANL  
1 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
N/A  
1 kHz On  
1 kHz On  
10 Hz Off  
10 Hz Off  
9)  
Measure DANL  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
17)  
18)  
19)  
20)  
Meas. DANL at 400 kHz  
Measure DANL  
1 MHz  
10 MHz  
500 MHz  
1 GHz  
N/A  
10 MHz  
Measure DANL  
500 MHz 10 Hz Off  
Measure DANL  
1 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
N/A  
10 Hz Off  
10 Hz Off  
10 Hz On  
10 Hz On  
Measure DANL  
Meas. DANL at 400 kHz  
Measure DANL  
1 MHz  
10 MHz  
500 MHz  
1 GHz  
10 MHz  
Measure DANL  
500 MHz 10 Hz On  
Measure DANL  
1 GHz  
10 Hz On  
10 Hz On  
Measure DANL  
1.5 GHz  
Table 2-82  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4411B  
50 Inputs  
Procedure Parameters  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Subset  
Procedure  
Start  
Freq  
Stop  
Freq  
Test  
RBW  
Preamp  
State  
A
Meas. DANL at 400 kHz  
Measure DANL  
N/A  
1 MHz  
N/A  
10 MHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
Off  
Off  
1)  
2)  
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Table 2-82  
Subset  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4411B  
50 Inputs  
Procedure Parameters  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Procedure  
Start  
Freq  
Stop  
Freq  
Test  
Preamp  
State  
RBW  
Measure DANL  
10 MHz  
500 MHz  
1 GHz  
500 MHz 1 kHz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
3)  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Meas. DANL at 400 kHz  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
1 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
N/A  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
4)  
5)  
C
N/A  
100 Hz Off  
100 Hz Off  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
1 MHz  
10 MHz  
500 MHz  
1 GHz  
10 MHz  
500 MHz 100 Hz Off  
1 GHz  
100 Hz Off  
100 Hz Off  
1.5 GHz  
Table 2-83  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4401B 75 Inputs  
Procedure Parameters  
Procedure  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Subset  
Start  
Freq  
Stop  
Freq  
Test  
Preamp  
State  
RBW  
A
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
1 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 kHz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
21)  
22)  
23)  
24)  
25)  
26)  
27)  
28)  
29)  
30)  
31)  
32)  
33)  
34)  
35)  
10 MHz  
500 MHz 1 kHz  
500 MHz 1 GHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 GHz  
1 MHz  
10 MHz  
1.5 GHz  
10 MHz  
B
C
D
500 MHz 1 kHz  
500 MHz 1 GHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
10 Hz  
1 GHz  
1 MHz  
10 MHz  
1.5 GHz  
10 MHz  
500 MHz 10 Hz  
500 MHz 1 GHz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
1 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
10 MHz  
500 MHz 10 Hz  
10 Hz  
500 MHz 1 GHz  
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Table 2-83  
Subset  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4401B 75 Inputs  
Procedure Parameters  
Procedure  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Start  
Freq  
Stop  
Freq  
Test  
RBW  
Preamp  
State  
Measure DANL  
1 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
10 Hz  
On  
36)  
Table 2-84  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4411B 75 Inputs  
Procedure Parameters  
Procedure  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Subset  
Start  
Freq  
Stop  
Freq  
Test  
Preamp  
State  
RBW  
A
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
1 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 kHz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
21)  
22)  
23)  
24)  
29)  
30)  
31)  
32)  
10 MHz  
500 MHz 1 kHz  
500 MHz 1 GHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
100 Hz  
1 GHz  
1 MHz  
10 MHz  
1.5 GHz  
10 MHz  
C
500 MHz 100 Hz  
500 MHz 1 GHz  
1 GHz 1.5 GHz  
100 Hz  
100 Hz  
Measuring Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)  
Use the following procedure for testing DANL over most frequency  
ranges. The start and stop frequencies and test RBW (1 kHz, 100 Hz or  
10 Hz) are specified in the DANL Measurement Sequence Table (Table  
1. If the test RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and the analyzer has Option 1DN  
(1.5 GHz Tracking Generator) installed, press Source, Amplitude  
(Off).  
2. Set the analyzer as follows:  
Auto Couple  
FREQUENCY, Start Freq, (enter specified start frequency)  
FREQUENCY, Stop Freq, (enter specified stop frequency)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –70 dBm (50 Input only)  
Attenuation, 0 dB  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units)  
dBmV, More, Ref Level, –21.24 dBmV (75 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, (enter Ref Lvl Offset (1 kHz) if test  
RBW = 1 kHz)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, (enter Ref Lvl Offset (100 Hz/10  
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Hz) if test RBW = 100 Hz or 10 Hz)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 MHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 10 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (Off) (if preamp state = Off)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (On) (if preamp state = On)  
Sweep, Sweep (Cont)  
Sweep, Sweep Time (Auto)  
3. On the analyzer, press Single, View/Trace, Trace 1, Clear Write, BW/Avg,  
Average Type (Video), Average, 3, Enter, Single.  
Wait until VAvg 3is displayed to the left of the graticule (the  
analyzer will take three sweeps, then stop).  
4. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search). Then press:  
BW/Avg, Average (Off)  
Marker →, Mkr CF  
5. If the test RBW is 1 kHz or 100 Hz, press SPAN, 20 kHz.  
If the test RBW is 10 Hz, press SPAN, 500 Hz.  
6. If the test RBW is 1 kHz, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz,  
Video BW, 30 Hz.  
If the test RBW is 10 Hz, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 100 Hz,  
Video BW, 1 Hz.  
If the test RBW is 10 Hz, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz,  
Video BW, 1 Hz.  
7. On the analyzer, press Single and wait for the new sweep to finish.  
8. Read the average of the trace data, ignoring any residual responses.  
On the analyzer, press Display, Display Line (On), and adjust the  
display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise, ignoring  
any residual responses (refer to the Residual Responses verification  
test for any suspect residuals).  
Measuring Displayed Average Noise Level at 400 kHz  
Non-Option 1DP (50 input only)  
1. If the test RBW is 10 Hz and the analyzer has Option 1DN (1.5 GHz  
Tracking Generator) installed, press Source, Amplitude (Off).  
2. Press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 400 kHz. Set the analyzer by pressing  
the following keys:  
SPAN, 20 kHz (if test RBW = 1 kHz)  
SPAN, 500 Hz (if test RBW = 10 Hz or 100 Hz)  
AMPLITUDE, –70 dBm (50 Input only)  
Attenuation, 0 dB  
AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, (enter Ref Lvl Offset (1 kHz) if test  
RBW = 1 kHz)  
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AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, (enter Ref Lvl Offset (100 Hz/10  
Hz) if test RBW = 10 Hz or 100 Hz)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (Off) (if preamp state = Off)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (On) (if preamp state = On)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz (if test RBW = 1 kHz)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 100 Hz (if test RBW = 100 Hz)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz (if test RBW = 10 Hz)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 30 Hz (if test RBW = 1 kHz)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 Hz (if test RBW = 100 Hz or 10 Hz)  
3. On the analyzer, press Single and wait for a new sweep to complete.  
4. On the analyzer, press Display, Display Line (On). Adjust the display  
line so that it is centered on the average trace noise, ignoring any  
residual responses (refer to the Residual Responses verification test  
for any suspect residuals).  
Remove Reference Level Offset  
1. Press AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, 0 dB.  
2. On the analyzer, press Preset.  
3. This performance test is now complete.  
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36. Displayed Average Noise Level: Agilent  
E4402B and E4403B  
This performance test measures the Displayed Average Noise Level  
(DANL) within the frequency range specified. The analyzer input is  
terminated in its characteristic impedance. If the analyzer is also  
equipped with a tracking generator (Option 1DN or 1DQ), the tracking  
generator is also terminated in its characteristic impedance and set for  
maximum leveled output power.  
The test tunes the analyzer frequency across the band and uses the  
marker to locate the frequency with the highest response. It then reads  
the average noise in zero span using the minimum resolution  
bandwidth (RBW) specified for the analyzer. Analyzers having Option  
1DN (Tracking Generator) installed are tested in a 1 kHz RBW.  
Analyzers having Option 1DR (Narrow Bandwidths) installed have a  
minimum RBW of 100 Hz or 10 Hz. Even though analyzers having  
Option 1D5 (High Stability Frequency Reference) and firmware  
revision A.08.00 or later installed have a minimum RBW of 1 Hz, DANL  
for these analyzers is specified and tested with a 10 Hz RBW.  
To reduce measurement uncertainty due to input attenuator switching  
and resolution bandwidth switching, a reference level offset is added.  
The 50 MHz alignment signal is used as the amplitude reference for  
determining the amount of offset required. The offset is removed at the  
end of the test by pressing instrument preset.  
The related adjustment for this procedure is “Frequency Response.”  
Equipment Required  
Termination, 50 , Type-N (m) (2 required for Option 1DN)  
Cable, BNC  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Procedure  
1. Connect the AMPTD REF OUT to the 50 Input using a BNC cable  
and adapter as shown in Figure 2-54.  
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Figure 2-54  
Displayed Average Noise Level Test Setup  
2. Press System, More, Show System. If there is an entry shown which  
reads 1DR: Narrow Resolution BW, and the analyzer is an E4402B,  
then enter 10 Hz below as the minimum RBW. If there is an entry  
shown which reads 1DR:Narrow Resolution BWand the analyzer is  
an E4403B, then enter 100 Hz. Otherwise, enter 1 kHz as the  
minimum RBW (resolution bandwidth). Keep this value in mind as  
you continue to perform this procedure. Also, take note of whether or  
not Option 1DN (3.0 GHz Tracking Generator) and Option 1DS (RF  
Preamplifier) are installed.  
Minimum RBW____________ Hz  
Option 1DN: ____________  
Option 1DS: ____________  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Then press the following keys:  
Input/Output (or Input), Amptd Ref Out (On)  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 2 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, –20 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 kHz  
Det/Demod, Detector, Sample, Return  
4. On the analyzer, press Single, Peak Search (or Search) and record the  
Ref Amptd reading below.  
Ref Amptd ____________ dBm  
5. If the analyzer does not have Option 1DN (3.0 GHz Tracking  
Generator) installed and the minimum RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz,  
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continue with step 11.  
6. If the analyzer has a minimum RBW of 1 kHz or has Option 1DN  
(3.0 GHz Tracking Generator) installed then continue with step 7.  
7. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 30 Hz  
8. On the analyzer, press Single.  
9. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search) and record the  
amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd (1 kHz RBW).  
Meas Amptd (1 kHz RBW)____________ dBm  
10.Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the  
Meas Amptd in step 9 from the Ref Amptd in step 4. If the calculated  
Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0.05 dB or less than –0.05 dB, record  
the Ref Lvl Offset value below. Otherwise, enter 0.  
Ref Lvl Offset(1 kHz RBW) = Ref Amptd – Meas Amptd(1 kHz RBW)  
Ref Lvl Offset(1 kHz RBW)____________ dB  
11.If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DR, continue with step  
15.  
12.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
SPAN, 500 Hz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz (E4401B)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 100 Hz (E4403B)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 Hz  
13.On the analyzer, press Single, Peak Search (or Search) and record the  
amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW).  
Meas Amptd(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW)____________ dB  
14.Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the  
Meas Amptd in step 13 from the Ref Amptd in step 4. If the  
calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0.05 dB or less than  
–0.05 dB, record the Ref Lvl Offset value below. Otherwise, enter 0.  
Ref Lvl Offset(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW) = Ref Amptd – Meas Amptd(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW)  
Ref Lvl Offset(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW)____________ dB  
15.On the analyzer, press Input, Amptd Ref Out (Off), then AMPLITUDE,  
More, Ref Lvl Offst, and enter the value recorded in step 10.  
16.Connect the 50 termination to the analyzer input as shown in  
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17.Disconnect the BNC cable and adapter from the AMPTD REF OUT  
and the 50 Input.  
18.If the analyzer has Option 1DN, 50 tracking generator, do the  
following:  
a. On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz.  
b. Press Source, Amplitude, 0 dBm.  
c. Connect a 50 termination to the RF OUT 50 .  
Measurement Sequence  
The following DANL Measurement Sequence table lists the procedures  
to be performed and the parameters to be used in each procedure. Also  
listed in the table are test record entry numbers for recording the  
results in the performance verification test record.  
1. Perform all of the following steps (through step 7) that apply to your  
analyzer using the appropriate subsets in Table 2-85 (for E4402B) or  
Table 2-86 (for E4403B). Then record the display line amplitude  
setting as the indicated Test Record entry in the performance  
verification test record.  
2. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz, perform those  
procedures listed as Subset A in Table 2-85 or Table 2-86.  
3. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz and Option 1DS (RF  
Preamplifier) is installed, also perform those procedures listed in  
Subset B in Table 2-85.  
4. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and Option  
1DN (3.0 GHz Tracking Generator) is installed, perform those  
procedures listed in Subset A in Table 2-85 or Table 2-86.  
5. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and both Option 1DS  
(RF Preamplifier) and Option 1DN (3.0 GHz Tracking Generator)  
are installed, also perform those procedures listed in Subset B in  
6. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz, perform  
those procedures listed in Subset C in Table 2-85 or Table 2-86.  
7. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and Option 1DS (RF  
Preamplifier) is installed, also perform those procedures listed in  
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Subset D in Table 2-85.  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4402B  
Table 2-85  
Procedure Parameters  
Test  
Record  
Entrya  
Subset  
Procedure  
Start  
Freq  
Stop  
Freq  
Test  
RBW  
Preamp  
State  
A
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
1)  
2)  
3)  
B
C
D
4/13)  
5/14)  
6/15)  
7)  
8)  
9)  
10/16)  
11/17)  
12/18)  
a. There are two possible entries for measurements made with the preamplifier on,  
depending upon the ambient temperature. The first entry is for measurements  
made with an ambient temperature outside of the 20° to 30° C range, but within  
the 0° to 55° C range. The second entry is for measurements made with an ambi-  
ent temperature within the 20° to 30° C range.  
Table 2-86  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4403B  
Procedure Parameters  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Subset  
Procedure  
Start  
Freq  
Stop  
Freq  
Test  
RBW  
Preamp  
State  
A
C
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
1)  
2)  
3)  
7)  
8)  
9)  
100 Hz Off  
100 Hz Off  
100 Hz Off  
8. After performing all applicable DANL measurement procedures,  
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Measuring Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)  
Use the following procedure for testing DANL over most frequency  
ranges. The start and stop frequencies and test RBW (1 kHz, 100 Hz or  
10 Hz) are specified in the DANL Measurement Sequence Table (Table  
1. If the test RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and the analyzer has Option 1DN  
(1.5 GHz Tracking Generator) installed, press Source, Amplitude  
(Off).  
2. Set the analyzer as follows:  
Auto Couple  
FREQUENCY, Start Freq, (enter specified start frequency)  
FREQUENCY, Stop Freq, (enter specified stop frequency)  
AMPLITUDE, –70 dBm  
Attenuation, 0 dB  
AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, (enter Ref Lvl Offset (1 kHz) if test  
RBW = 1 kHz)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, (enter Ref Lvl Offset  
(100 Hz/10 Hz) if test RBW = 100 Hz or 10 Hz)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 MHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 10 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (Off) (if preamp state = Off)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (On) (if preamp state = On)  
Sweep, Sweep (Cont)  
Sweep, Sweep Time (Auto)  
3. On the analyzer, press Single, View/Trace, Trace 1,  
Clear Write, BW/Avg, Average Type (Video), Average, 3, Enter, Single  
4. Wait until VAvg 3is displayed to the left of the graticule (the  
analyzer will take three sweeps, then stop).  
5. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
BW/Avg, Average (Off)  
Peak Search (or Search)  
BW/Avg, Average (On)  
Marker, MkrCF  
6. If the test RBW is 1 kHz, press SPAN, 20 kHz.  
If the test RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz, press SPAN, 500 Hz.  
7. If the test RBW is 1 kHz, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz,  
Video BW, 30 Hz.  
If the test RBW is 100 Hz, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 100 Hz, Video BW, 10  
Hz.  
If the test RBW is 10 Hz, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz,  
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Video BW, 1 Hz.  
8. On the analyzer, press Single and wait for the new sweep to finish.  
9. Read the average of the trace data, ignoring any residual responses.  
On the analyzer, press Display, Display Line (On), and adjust the  
display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise, ignoring  
any residual responses (refer to the Residual Responses verification  
test for any suspect residuals).  
Remove Reference Level Offset  
1. Press AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, 0 dB.  
2. On the analyzer, press Preset.  
3. This performance test is now complete.  
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37. Displayed Average Noise Level: Agilent E4404B and E4405B  
37. Displayed Average Noise Level: Agilent  
E4404B and E4405B  
This performance test measures the displayed average noise level  
(DANL) within the frequency range specified. The analyzer input is  
terminated in its characteristic impedance. If the analyzer is also  
equipped with a tracking generator (Option 1DN), the tracking  
generator is also terminated in its characteristic impedance and set for  
maximum leveled output power.  
The test tunes the analyzer frequency across the band and uses the  
marker to locate the frequency with the highest response. It then reads  
the average noise in zero span using the minimum resolution  
bandwidth (RBW) specified for the analyzer. Analyzers having Option  
1DN (Tracking Generator) installed are tested in a 1 kHz RBW.  
Analyzers having Option 1DR (Narrow Bandwidths) installed have a  
minimum RBW of 100 Hz or 10 Hz. Even though analyzers having  
Option 1D5 (High Stability Frequency Reference) and firmware  
revision A.08.00 or later installed have a minimum RBW of 1 Hz, DANL  
for these analyzers is specified and tested with a 10 Hz RBW.  
To reduce measurement uncertainty due to input attenuator switching  
and resolution bandwidth switching, a reference level offset is added.  
The 50 MHz alignment signal is used as the amplitude reference for  
determining the amount of offset required. The offset is removed at the  
end of the test by pressing instrument preset.  
The related adjustment for this procedure is “Frequency Response.”  
Equipment Required  
Termination, 50 , Type-N (m) (2 required for Option 1DN)  
Cable, BNC  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Procedure  
1. Connect the AMPTD REF OUT to the 50 Input using a BNC cable  
and adapter as shown in Figure 2-55.  
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Figure 2-55  
Displayed Average Noise Level Test Setup  
2. Press System, More, Show System. If there is an entry shown which  
reads 1DR: Narrow Resolution BW, then enter 10 Hz below;  
otherwise enter 1 kHz as the minimum RBW (resolution  
bandwidth). Keep this value in mind as you continue to perform this  
procedure. Also, take note of whether or not Option 1DN (3.0 GHz  
Tracking Generator) and Option 1DS (RF Preamplifier) are  
installed.  
Minimum RBW____________ Hz  
Option 1DN: ____________  
Option 1DS: ____________  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Then press the following keys:  
Input/Output (or Input), Amptd Ref Out (On)  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 2 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, –20 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 kHz  
Det/Demod, Detector, Sample, Return  
4. On the analyzer, press Single, Peak Search (or Search) and record the  
Ref Amptd reading below.  
Ref Amptd ____________ dBm  
5. If the analyzer does not have Option 1DN (3.0 GHz Tracking  
Generator) installed and the minimum RBW is 10 Hz, continue with  
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6. If the analyzer has a minimum RBW of 1 kHz or has Option 1DN  
(3.0 GHz Tracking Generator) installed then continue with step 7.  
7. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 30 Hz  
8. On the analyzer, press Single, Peak Search (or Search) and record the  
amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd (1 kHz RBW).  
Meas Amptd (1 kHz RBW)____________ dB  
9. Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the  
Meas Amptd in step 8 from the Ref Amptd in step 4. If the calculated  
Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0.05 dB or less than –0.05 dB, record  
the Ref Lvl Offset value below. Otherwise, enter 0.  
Ref Lvl Offset (1 kHz RBW) = Ref Amptd – Meas Amptd (1 kHz RBW)  
Ref Lvl Offset (1 kHz RBW)____________ dB  
10.If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DR, continue with step  
14.  
11.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
SPAN, 500 Hz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 Hz  
12.On the analyzer, press Single, Peak Search (or Search) and record the  
amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd (10 Hz RBW).  
Meas Amptd (10 Hz RBW)____________ dB  
13.Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the  
Meas Amptd in step 12 from the Ref Amptd in step 4. If the  
calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0.05 dB or less than –0.05  
dB, record the Ref Lvl Offset value below. Otherwise, enter 0.  
Ref Lvl Offset (10 Hz RBW) = Ref Amptd – Meas Amptd (10 Hz RBW)  
Ref Lvl Offset (10 Hz RBW)____________ dB  
14.On the analyzer, press Input, Amptd Ref Out (Off), then AMPLITUDE,  
More, Ref Lvl Offst, and enter the value recorded in step 8.  
15.Connect the 50 termination to the analyzer input as shown in  
16.Disconnect the BNC cable and adapter from the AMPTD REF OUT  
and the 50 Input.  
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17.If the analyzer has Option 1DN, 50 tracking generator, do the  
following:  
a. On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz.  
b. Press Source, Amplitude, 0 dBm.  
c. Connect a 50 termination to the RF OUT 50 .  
Measurement Sequence  
The following model-specific DANL Measurement Sequence tables list  
the procedures to be performed and the parameters to be used in each  
procedure. Also listed in the tables are test record entry numbers for  
recording the results in the performance verification test record.  
1. Perform all of the following steps (through step 7) that apply to your  
analyzer using the appropriate subsets in Table 2-87 or Table 2-88.  
Then record the display line amplitude setting as the indicated Test  
Record entry in the performance verification test record.  
2. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz, perform those  
procedures listed as Subset A in Table 2-87 or Table 2-88.  
3. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz and Option 1DS (RF  
Preamplifier) is installed, also perform those procedures listed in  
Subset B in Table 2-87 or Table 2-88.  
4. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and Option 1DN (3.0  
GHz Tracking Generator) is installed, perform those procedures  
listed in Subset A in Table 2-87 or Table 2-88.  
5. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and both Option 1DS  
(RF Preamplifier) and Option 1DN (3.0 GHz Tracking Generator)  
are installed, also perform those procedures listed in Subset B in  
6. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz, also perform those  
procedures listed in Subset C in Table 2-87 or Table 2-88.  
7. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and Option 1DS (RF  
Preamplifier) is installed, also perform those procedures listed in  
Subset D in Table 2-87 or Table 2-88.  
8. After performing all applicable DANL measurement procedures,  
Table 2-87  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4404B  
Procedure Parameters  
Test  
Record  
Entrya  
Subset  
Procedure  
Start  
Freq  
Stop  
Freq  
Test  
RBW  
Preamp  
State  
A
Measure DANL  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
1 kHz  
Off  
1)  
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Table 2-87  
Subset  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4404B  
Procedure Parameters  
Procedure  
Test  
Record  
Entrya  
Start  
Freq  
Stop  
Freq  
Test  
RBW  
Preamp  
State  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
6.7 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
6.7 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
B
C
6/17)  
7/18)  
8/19)  
9)  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
D
14/20)  
15/21)  
16/22)  
a. There are two possible entries for measurements made with the preamplifier on,  
depending upon the ambient temperature. The first entry is for measurements  
made with an ambient temperature outside of the 20° to 30° C range, but within  
the 0° to 55° C range. The second entry is for measurements made with an ambi-  
ent temperature within the 20° to 30° C range.  
Table 2-88  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4405B  
Procedure Parameters  
Procedure  
Test  
Record  
Entrya  
Subset  
Start  
Freq  
Test  
Preamp  
State  
Stop Freq  
RBW  
A
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
12 GHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
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Table 2-88  
Subset  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4405B  
Procedure Parameters  
Test  
Record  
Entrya  
Procedure  
Start  
Freq  
Test  
Stop Freq  
Preamp  
State  
RBW  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
12 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
12 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
13.2 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
12 GHz  
13.2 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
6)  
B
C
7/19)  
8/20)  
9/21)  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
D
16/22)  
17/23)  
18/24)  
a. There are two possible entries for measurements made with the preamplifier  
on, depending upon the ambient temperature. The first entry is for measure-  
ments made with an ambient temperature outside of the 20° to 30° C range, but  
within the 0° to 55° C range. The second entry is for measurements made with  
an ambient temperature within the 20° to 30° C range.  
Measuring Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)  
Use the following procedure for testing DANL over most frequency  
ranges. The start and stop frequencies and test RBW (1 kHz or 10 Hz)  
are specified in the DANL Measurement Sequence Table (Table 2-87 or  
1. If the test RBW is 10 Hz and the analyzer has Option 1DN (1.5 GHz  
Tracking Generator) installed, press Source, Amplitude (Off).  
2. Set the analyzer as follows:  
Auto Couple  
FREQUENCY, Start Freq, (enter specified start frequency)  
FREQUENCY, Stop Freq, (enter specified stop frequency)  
AMPLITUDE, –70 dBm  
Attenuation 0 dB  
AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, (enter Ref Lvl Offset (1 kHz) if test  
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AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, (enter Ref Lvl Offset (10 Hz) if test  
RBW = 10 Hz)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 MHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 10 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (Off) (if preamp state = Off)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (On) (if preamp state = On)  
Sweep, Sweep (Cont)  
Sweep, Sweep Time (Auto)  
3. If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DN and the current stop  
frequency is >3 GHz, press Source, Amplitude (Off).  
4. On the analyzer, press Single, View/Trace, Trace 1,  
Clear Write, BW/Avg, Average Type (Video), Average, 3, Enter, Single.  
Wait until VAvg 3is displayed to the left of the graticule (the  
analyzer will take three sweeps, then stop).  
5. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
BW/Avg Average (Off)  
Marker→, Μκρ→ ΧΦ  
6. If the test RBW is 1 kHz, press SPAN, 20 kHz.  
If the test RBW is 10 Hz, press SPAN, 500 Hz.  
7. If the test RBW is 1 kHz, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz,  
Video BW, 30 Hz.  
If the test RBW is 10 Hz, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz,  
Video BW, 1 Hz.  
8. On the analyzer, press Single and wait for the new sweep to finish.  
9. Read the average of the trace data, ignoring any residual responses.  
On the analyzer, press Display, Display Line (On), and adjust the  
display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise, ignoring  
any residual responses (refer to the Residual Responses verification  
test for any suspect residuals).  
Remove Reference Level Offset  
1. Press AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, 0 dB.  
2. On the analyzer, press Preset.  
3. This performance test is now complete.  
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38. Displayed Average Noise Level: Agilent  
E4407B and E4408B  
This performance test measures the displayed average noise level  
(DANL) within the frequency range specified. The analyzer input is  
terminated in its characteristic impedance. If the analyzer is also  
equipped with a tracking generator (Option 1DN), the tracking  
generator is also terminated in its characteristic impedance and set for  
maximum leveled output power.  
The test tunes the analyzer frequency across the band and uses the  
marker to locate the frequency with the highest response. It then reads  
the average noise in zero span using the minimum resolution  
bandwidth (RBW) specified for the analyzer. Analyzers having Option  
1DN (Tracking Generator) installed are tested in a 1 kHz RBW.  
Analyzers having Option 1DR (Narrow Bandwidths) installed have a  
minimum RBW of 100 Hz or 10 Hz. Even though analyzers having  
Option 1D5 (High Stability Frequency Reference) and firmware  
revision A.08.00 or later installed have a minimum RBW of 1 Hz, DANL  
for these analyzers is specified and tested with a 10 Hz RBW.  
To reduce measurement uncertainty due to input attenuator switching  
and resolution bandwidth switching, a reference level offset is added.  
The 50 MHz alignment signal is used as the amplitude reference for  
determining the amount of offset required. The offset is removed at the  
end of the test by pressing instrument preset.  
The related adjustment for this procedure is “Frequency Response.”  
Equipment Required  
Termination, 50 , Type-N (m) (2 required for Option 1DN)  
Cable, BNC  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to Type-N (f)  
Procedure  
1. Connect the AMPTD REF OUT to the 50 Input using a BNC cable  
and adapter as shown in Figure 2-56.  
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Figure 2-56  
Displayed Average Noise Level Test Setup  
2. Press System, More, Show System. If there is an entry shown which  
reads 1DR: Narrow Resolution BWand the analyzer is an E4407B,  
then enter 10 Hz below as the Minimum RBW. If there is an entry  
shown which reads 1DR: Narrow Resolution BWand the analyzer  
is an E4408B, then enter 100 Hz. Otherwise, enter 1 kHz as the  
minimum RBW (resolution bandwidth). Keep this value in mind as  
you continue to perform this procedure. Also, take note of whether or  
not Options 1DN (3.0 GHz Tracking Generator) and Option 1DS (RF  
Preamplifier) are installed.  
Minimum RBW____________ Hz  
Option 1DN: ____________  
Option 1DS: ____________  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Then press the following keys:  
Input/Output (or Input), Amptd Ref Out (On)  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 2 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, –20 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 10 dB  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 kHz  
Det/Demod, Detector, Sample, Return  
4. On the analyzer, press Single.  
5. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search) and record the Ref  
Amptd reading below.  
Ref Amptd ____________ dBm  
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6. If the analyzer does not have Option 1DN (3.0 GHz Tracking  
Generator) installed and the minimum RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz,  
continue with step 12.  
7. If the analyzer has a minimum RBW of 1 kHz or has Option 1DN  
(3.0 GHz Tracking Generator) installed then continue with step 8.  
8. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
SPAN, 20 kHz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 30 Hz  
9. On the analyzer, press Single.  
10.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search) and record the  
amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd(1 kHz RBW).  
Meas Amptd(1 kHz RBW)____________ dB  
11.Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the  
Meas Amptd in step 10 from the Ref Amptd in step 5. If the  
calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0.05 dB or less than –0.05  
dB, record the Ref Lvl Offset value below. Otherwise, enter 0.  
Ref Lvl Offset(1 kHz RBW) = Ref Amptd – Meas Amptd(1 kHz RBW)  
Ref Lvl Offset(1 kHz RBW)____________ dB  
12.If the analyzer is not equipped with Option 1DR, continue with step  
17.  
13.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
SPAN, 500 Hz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz (E4407B)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 100 Hz (E4408B)  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 Hz  
14.On the analyzer, press Single.  
15.On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search) and record the  
amplitude reading below as Meas Amptd(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW).  
Meas Amptd(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW)____________ dB  
16.Calculate the necessary reference level offset by subtracting the  
Meas Amptd in step 15 from the Ref Amptd in step 5. If the  
calculated Ref Lvl Offset is greater than 0.05 dB or less than  
–0.05 dB, record the Ref Lvl Offset value below. Otherwise, enter 0.  
Ref Lvl Offset(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW) = Ref Amptd – Meas Amptd(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW)  
Ref Lvl Offset(100 Hz/10 Hz RBW)____________ dB  
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17.On the analyzer, press Input, Amptd Ref Out (Off), then AMPLITUDE,  
More, Ref Lvl Offst, and enter the value recorded in step 10.  
18.Connect the 50 termination to the analyzer input as shown in  
19.Disconnect the BNC cable and adapter from the AMPTD REF OUT  
and the 50 Input.  
20.If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DN, 50 tracking  
generator, do the following:  
a. On the analyzer, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz.  
b. Press Source, Amplitude, 0 dBm.  
c. Connect a 50 termination to the RF OUT 50 .  
Measurement Sequence  
The following model-specific DANL Measurement Sequence table lists  
the procedures to be performed and the parameters to be used in each  
procedure. Also listed in the table are test record entry numbers for  
recording the results in the performance verification test record.  
1. Perform all of the following steps (through step 7) that apply to your  
analyzer using the appropriate subsets in Table 2-89 (E4407B) or  
Table 2-90 (E4408B). Then record the display line amplitude setting  
as the indicated Test Record entry in the performance verification  
test record.  
2. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz, perform those  
procedures listed as Subset A in Table 2-89 or Table 2-90.  
3. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 1 kHz and Option 1DS (RF  
Preamplifier) is installed, also perform those procedures listed in  
Subset B in Table 2-89.  
4. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and Option  
1DN (3.0 GHz Tracking Generator) is installed, perform those  
procedures listed in Subset A in Table 2-89 or Table 2-90.  
5. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and both Option 1DS  
(RF Preamplifier) and Option 1DN (3.0 GHz Tracking Generator)  
are installed, also perform those procedures listed in Subset B in  
6. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 100 Hz or 10 Hz, also  
perform those procedures listed in Subset C in Table 2-89 or Table  
2-90.  
7. If the minimum RBW of the analyzer is 10 Hz and Option 1DS (RF  
Preamplifier) is installed, also perform those procedures listed in  
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Subset D in Table 2-89.  
Table 2-89  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4407B  
Procedure Parameters  
Procedure  
Test  
Record  
Entrya  
Subset  
Start  
Freq  
Test  
Preamp  
State  
Stop Freq  
RBW  
A
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
12 GHz  
22 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
12 GHz  
22 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
12 GHz  
22 GHz  
26.5 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
12 GHz  
22 GHz  
26.5 GHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
10 Hz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
B
C
8/21)  
9/22)  
10/23)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
17)  
D
18/24)  
19/25)  
20/26)  
a. There are two possible entries for measurements made with the preamplifier  
on, depending upon the ambient temperature. The first entry is for measure-  
ments made with an ambient temperature outside of the 20° to 30° C range, but  
within the 0° to 55° C range. The second entry is for measurements made with  
an ambient temperature within the 20° to 30° C range.  
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Table 2-90  
DANL Measurement Sequence, E4408B  
Procedure Parameters  
Procedure  
Test  
Record  
Entry  
Subset  
Start  
Freq  
Test  
Preamp  
State  
Stop Freq  
RBW  
A
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
Measure DANL  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
12 GHz  
22 GHz  
10 MHz  
1 GHz  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
12 GHz  
22 GHz  
1 GHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
1 kHz  
100 Hz  
100 Hz  
100 Hz  
100 Hz  
100 Hz  
100 Hz  
100 Hz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
1)  
2 GHz  
2)  
3 GHz  
3)  
6 GHz  
4)  
12 GHz  
22 GHz  
26.5 GHz  
1 GHz  
5)  
6)  
7)  
C
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
17)  
2 GHz  
3 GHz  
6 GHz  
12 GHz  
22 GHz  
26.5 GHz  
8. After performing all applicable DANL measurement procedures,  
Measuring Displayed Average Noise Level  
Use the following procedure for testing DANL over most frequency  
ranges. The start and stop frequencies and test RBW (1 kHz, 100 Hz or  
10 Hz) are specified in the DANL Measurement Sequence Table (Table  
1. If the test RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz and the analyzer has Option 1DN  
(1.5 GHz Tracking Generator) installed, press Source, Amplitude  
(Off).  
2. Set the analyzer as follows:  
Auto Couple  
FREQUENCY, Start Freq, (enter specified start frequency)  
FREQUENCY, Stop Freq, (enter specified stop frequency)  
AMPLITUDE, –70 dBm  
Attenuation, 0 dB  
AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, (enter Ref Lvl Offset (1 kHz) if test  
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AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, (enter Ref Lvl Offset (100 Hz/10  
Hz) if test RBW = 10 Hz or 100 Hz)  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 MHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 10 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (Off) (if preamp state = Off)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp (On) (if preamp state = On)  
Sweep, Sweep (Cont)  
Sweep, Sweep Time (Auto)  
3. If the analyzer is equipped with Option 1DN and the current stop  
frequency is >3 GHz, press Source, Amplitude (Off).  
4. On the analyzer, press Single, View/Trace, Trace 1, Clear Write, BW/Avg,  
Average Type (Video), Average, 3, Enter, Single.  
Wait until VAvg 3is displayed to the left of the graticule (the  
analyzer will take three sweeps, then stop).  
5. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
BW/Avg, Average (Off)  
Marker→, MkrCF  
6. If the test RBW is 1 kHz, press SPAN, 20 kHz.  
If the test RBW is 100 Hz or 10 Hz, press SPAN, 500 Hz.  
7. If the test RBW is 1 kHz, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz,  
Video BW, 30 Hz.  
If the test RBW is 100 Hz, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 100 Hz,  
Video BW, 10 Hz.  
If the test RBW is 10 Hz, press BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 Hz,  
Video BW, 1 Hz.  
8. On the analyzer, press Single and wait for the new sweep to finish.  
9. Read the average of the trace data, ignoring any residual responses.  
On the analyzer, press Display, Display Line (On), and adjust the  
display line so that it is centered on the average trace noise, ignoring  
any residual responses (refer to the Residual Responses verification  
test for any suspect residuals).  
Remove Reference Level Offset  
10.Press AMPLITUDE, More, Ref Lvl Offst, 0 dB.  
11.On the analyzer, press Preset.  
12.This performance test is now complete.  
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39. Residual Responses  
The analyzer input is terminated and the analyzer is swept from  
150 kHz to 1 MHz. Then the analyzer is swept in incremental 10 MHz  
spans from 1 MHz to the upper frequency range. Any responses above  
the specification are noted.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Termination, 50 Type-N (m)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Termination, 75 , BNC (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
input, or damage to the input connector will occur.  
Procedure  
150 kHz to 1 MHz  
1. Connect the 50 termination to the analyzer input as shown in  
75 Input: Use the adapter to connect the 75 termination, and  
continue with step 4.  
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Figure 2-57  
Residual Response Test Setup  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Start Freq, 150 kHz  
FREQUENCY, Stop Freq, 1 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –60 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
BW/Avg, 3 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 1 kHz  
Display, Display Line On, –90 dBm  
3. Press Single and wait for a new sweep to finish. Look for any residual  
responses at or above the display line.  
If a residual is suspected, press Single again. A residual response  
will persist on successive sweeps, but a noise peak will not. Note the  
frequency and amplitude of any residual responses above the display  
line in Table 2-91.  
4. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 5.9 MHz  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 9.9 MHz  
SPAN, 10 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, –60 dBm (50 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, –11.2 dBmV (75 Input only)  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
BW/Avg, 10 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 3 kHz  
Display, Display Line On, –90 dBm, (50 Input only)  
Display, Display Line On, –36 dBmV (75 Input only)  
5. Repeat step 6 and step 7 until the complete range of frequencies has  
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been checked for the model and frequency ranges below.  
Agilent Model  
E4401B and E4411B  
Frequency Range  
1 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
1 MHz to 3.0 GHz  
1 MHz to 6.7 GHz  
E4402B and E4403B  
E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B  
6. Press Single and wait for a new sweep to finish. Look for any residual  
responses at or above the display line.  
If a residual is suspected, press Single again. A residual response  
will persist on successive sweeps, but a noise peak will not. Record  
the frequency and amplitude of any residual responses above the  
display line in Table 2-91.  
7. Press FREQUENCY, Center Freq, .  
If there are any residuals at or near the frequency specification  
limits (1 MHz, 1.5 GHz, 3 GHz, or 6.7 GHz), it is recommended that  
a known frequency source be used as a frequency marker. This will  
ensure that testing is done at or below the specification limits.  
Table 2-91  
Residual Responses Worksheet  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
Amplitude  
(dBm or dBmV)  
8. Record the highest residual from Table 2-91 as Test Record entry 1  
in the performance verification test record. If no residuals are found,  
then record “N/A” in the performance verification test record.  
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40. Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy: Agilent E4401B, E4402B, E4404B, E4405B,  
and E4407B (Option AYX)  
40. Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy:  
Agilent E4401B, E4402B, E4404B, E4405B,  
and E4407B (Option AYX)  
The analyzer amplitude reference signal is used to compare the  
amplitude level of a normal sweep time (5 ms) to a fast sweep time  
(5 ms) using the marker functions. The difference should be less than  
the marker readout resolution specification for the fast sweep times.  
Equipment Required  
Cable, BNC, 122 cm (48 in)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Procedure  
Fast Sweep Time Amplitude Accuracy  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-58.  
Figure 2-58  
Fast Time Domain Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup  
NOTE  
No test setup is required for the Agilent E4401B.  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed.  
3. Set the analyzer as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
Sweep 5 ms  
Input/Output (or Input), Amptd Ref (On) (Agilent E4401B only)  
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and E4407B (Option AYX)  
Input/Output (or Input), Amptd Ref Out (On) (Agilent E4402B,  
E4404B, E4405B, E4407B only)  
AMPLITUDE, Scale Type (Lin)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y-Axis Units (or Amptd Units), Volts  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 12.57 mV (Agilent E4401B, 50 W only)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 15.05 mV (Agilent E4401B, 75 W only)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 30.73 mV (Agilent E4402B, E4404B,  
E4405B, E4407B only)  
4. On the analyzer, press:  
Marker, More 1 of 2, Function  
Marker Noise, Single  
Marker, Delta  
Sweep, 1 ms  
Single  
5. If the marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude readout (the second line) is  
not expressed as a percentage, subtract 1 from the marker delta (∆  
Mkr1) amplitude (ignore the “X”) and multiply the result by 100 to  
obtain the amplitude error in percent:  
Amplitude Error = (∆Mkr1 – 1.0) × 100  
6. If the marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude readout is expressed as a  
percentage, subtract 100% from the marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude  
reading to obtain the amplitude error in percent:  
%
Amplitude Error = Mkr1 – 100  
7. Record the Amplitude Error as Test Record entry 1 in the  
performance verification test record.  
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41. Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy: Agilent E4401B and  
E4411B (Option 1DN or 1DQ)  
41. Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude  
and Vernier Accuracy: Agilent E4401B and  
E4411B (Option 1DN or 1DQ)  
A calibrated power sensor is connected to the tracking generator output  
to measure the power level at 50 MHz.  
The power meter is set to relative mode so that future power level  
readings are in dB relative to the reference power level setting. The  
output power level setting is decreased in 1 dB steps and the  
power level is measured at each step. The difference between the ideal  
and actual power levels is calculated at each step.  
Since a power sweep is accomplished by stepping through the vernier  
settings, the peak-to-peak variation of the vernier accuracy is equal to  
the power sweep accuracy.  
The related adjustments for this performance test are “Tracking  
Generator ALC Calibration” and “Tracking Generator Frequency  
Slope.”  
Equipment Required  
Power meter, compatible with power sensor  
RF power sensor, 50 Ω  
Additional Equipment for Option 1DQ  
Power sensor, 75 Ω  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Adapter, Type-N (f), 75 to Type-N (m), 50 Ω  
Procedure  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors, or damage to the connectors will occur.  
For Agilent E4411B analyzers, this test must be performed at 20 to  
30° C.  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm (Option 1DN)  
AMPLITUDE, 42.76 dBmV (Option 1DQ)  
Source, Amplitude (On), 0 dBm (Option 1DN)  
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E4411B (Option 1DN or 1DQ)  
Source, Amplitude (On), 42.76 dBmV (Option 1DQ)  
Source, Attenuation, 0 dB  
Single  
2. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor in log mode  
(power reads out in dBm), as described in the power meter operation  
manual. Enter the 50 MHz Cal Factor of the power sensor into the  
power meter.  
3. Connect the 50 power sensor to the RF OUT as shown in Figure  
2-59.  
Figure 2-59  
Absolute Amplitude, Vernier, and Power Sweep Accuracy Test  
Setup  
Option 1DQ: Connect the 75 power sensor to the RF OUT 75 as  
shown in Figure 2-59.  
4. Read the power level displayed on the power meter and record the  
result as Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test  
record as the Absolute Amplitude Accuracy.  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz = ___________dB  
Option 1DQ: Add 6 dB to the power level displayed on the power  
meter and record the result as Test Record entry 1 of the performance  
verification test record as the Absolute Amplitude Accuracy.  
5. Set the power meter to dB relative mode as described in the power  
meter operation manual so that the readout is in power level relative  
to the power level at 50 MHz (press Rel/Offset, Rel).  
6. Set the source amplitude to the settings indicated in Table 2-92.  
Option 1DQ: Use the source amplitude settings for Option 1DQ  
analyzers.  
7. Press Single on the analyzer. At each setting, record the power level  
displayed on the power meter as Measured Power Level in Table  
2-92.  
8. Calculate the Vernier Accuracy by subtracting the Source Vernier  
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E4411B (Option 1DN or 1DQ)  
Setting from the Measured Power Level for each Source Amplitude  
Setting in Table 2-92.  
Vernier Accuracy = Measured Power Level (dB) – Source Vernier Setting (dB)  
9. Locate the most positive and most negative Vernier Accuracy Values  
for Source Vernier Settings of 1 dBm to 10 dBm recorded in Table  
2-92. Record the Positive Vernier Accuracy as Test Record entry 2  
and the Negative Vernier Accuracy as Test Record entry 3 in the  
performance verification test record.  
Option 1DQ: For source amplitudes of 41.76 dBmV to  
27.76 dBmV.  
Positive Vernier Accuracy ____________ dB  
Negative Vernier Accuracy ____________ dB  
10.Locate the most positive and most negative Vernier Accuracy values  
for all Source Amplitude Settings in Table 2-92 and record these  
values below:  
Positive Power Sweep Accuracy ____________ dB  
Negative Power Sweep Accuracy ____________ dB  
11.Calculate the Power Sweep Accuracy by subtracting the Negative  
Power Sweep Accuracy recorded in the previous step from the  
Positive Power Sweep Accuracy recorded in the previous step. Record  
the Power Sweep Accuracy as Test Record entry 4 in the  
performance verification test record.  
Power Sweep Accuracy = Positive Power Sweep Accuracy – Negative Power Sweep Accuracy  
Power Sweep Accuracy ____________ dB  
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E4411B (Option 1DN or 1DQ)  
Table 2-92  
Vernier Accuracy Worksheet  
Source  
Source Amplitude  
Setting  
Measured  
Vernier  
Accuracy  
Vernier  
Setting  
Power Level  
Option  
1DN  
(dBm)  
Option  
1DQ  
(dBmV)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
0 (Ref)  
42.76 (Ref)  
41.76  
40.76  
39.76  
38.76  
37.76  
36.76  
35.76  
34.76  
33.76  
32.76  
31.76  
30.76  
29.76  
28.76  
27.76  
0 (Ref)  
NA  
NA  
1  
2  
1  
2  
3  
3  
4  
4  
5  
5  
6  
6  
7  
7  
8  
8  
9  
9  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
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42. Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude and Vernier Accuracy: Agilent E4402B, E4403B,  
E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
42. Tracking Generator Absolute Amplitude  
and Vernier Accuracy: Agilent E4402B,  
E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B  
(Option 1DN)  
A calibrated power sensor is connected to the tracking generator output  
to measure the power level at 50 MHz.  
The power meter is set to relative mode so that future power level  
readings are in dB relative to the reference power level setting. The  
output power level setting is decreased in 1 dB steps and the power  
level is measured at each step. The difference between the ideal and  
actual power levels is calculated at each step.  
Since a power sweep is accomplished by stepping through the vernier  
settings, the peak-to-peak variation of the vernier accuracy is equal to  
the power sweep accuracy.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is the front panel  
Align Now, TG (Ext Cable) under the System, Alignments menu.  
Equipment Required  
Power meter, compatible with power sensor  
Power sensor, 50 Ω  
Procedure  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm  
System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off  
Source Amptd, Amplitude (On), –20 dBm  
Source Amptd, Attenuation (Man), 16 dB  
Single Sweep  
2. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor in log mode  
(power reads out in dBm), as described in the power meter operation  
manual. Enter the 50 MHz Cal Factor of the power sensor into the  
power meter.  
3. Connect the 50 power sensor to the RF output as shown in Figure  
2-60.  
Figure 2-60  
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E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
Setup  
4. Read the power level displayed on the power meter, add 20 dB, and  
record the result as Test Record entry 1 of the performance  
verification test record as the Absolute Amplitude Accuracy.  
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz = ___________dB  
5. Set the power meter to dB relative mode as described in the power  
meter operation manual so that the readout is in power level relative  
to the power level at 50 MHz (press Rel/Offset, Rel).  
6. Press Single on the analyzer. At each setting, record the power level  
displayed on the power meter in Table 2-93.  
7. Set the source amplitude to the settings indicated in Table 2-93.  
Table 2-93  
Vernier and Power Sweep Accuracy Worksheet  
Source  
Amplitude  
Setting  
SourceVernier  
Setting  
Measured  
Power Level  
Vernier  
Accuracy  
(dBm)  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
18  
-2  
-3  
-4  
-5  
-6  
-7  
-8  
-9  
-10  
2)  
3)  
-19  
-20 (Ref)  
-21  
N/A  
N/A  
4)  
-22  
5)  
-23  
6)  
-24  
7)  
-25  
8)  
-26  
9)  
8. Calculate the Vernier Accuracy by adding 4 dB to the Source Vernier  
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E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
setting and subtracting the result from the Measured Power Level  
for each Source Amplitude Setting in Table 2-93.  
Vernier Accuracy = Measured Power Level (dB) – (Source Vernier Setting (dB) + 4 dB)  
9. Record the vernier accuracy values from Table 2-93 as test record  
entries (TR entries) 2 through 9 in the performance test record.  
10.Copy the Absolute Vernier Accuracy values from Table 2-93 into  
columns 2 and 3 of Table 2-94 on page 342, as indicated by the TR  
entry numbers.  
11.Calculate the Incremental Vernier Accuracy for each Source Vernier  
Setting by subtracting the Absolute Vernier Accuracy value in  
Column 3 of Table 2-94 from the Absolute Vernier Accuracy value in  
Column 2. Record the result in Column 4 of Table 2-94 and in the  
Performance Test Record as indicated by the TR entry number.  
Example:  
If the Absolute Vernier Accuracy for the 7 dB vernier setting is  
0.23 dB (TR entry 6) and the Absolute Vernier Accuracy for the  
8 dB vernier setting is 0.08 dB (TR entry 7), the Incremental  
Vernier Accuracy for the 8 dB vernier setting would be 0.15 dB  
(0.15 = 0.08 0.23).  
Table 2-94  
Incremental Vernier Accuracy Worksheet  
Column 1  
Column 2  
Column 3  
Column 4  
Source  
Vernier  
Setting (dB)  
Absolute  
Vernier  
Accuracy (dB)  
Absolute  
Vernier  
Accuracy (dB)  
Incremental  
Vernier  
Accuracy (dB)  
2  
2)  
3)  
10)  
3  
4  
5  
6  
7  
8  
9  
10  
3)  
0.0  
11)  
0.0 (Ref)  
0.0 (Ref)  
0.0 (Ref)  
12)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
8)  
9)  
0.0  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
8)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
17)  
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43. Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Agilent E4401B and E4411B (Option 1DN or 1DQ)  
43. Tracking Generator Level Flatness:  
Agilent E4401B and E4411B  
(Option 1DN or 1DQ)  
This test verifies that analyzers with the tracking generator option  
(1DN or 1DQ) meet their tracking generator level flatness specification.  
A calibrated power sensor is connected to the tracking generator output  
to measure the power level at 50 MHz. The power meter is set for dB  
relative mode so that future power level readings are in dB, relative to  
the power level at 50 MHz.  
Next, the tracking generator is stepped to several frequencies  
throughout its range, and the output power difference relative to the  
power level at 50 MHz is measured for each frequency recorded.  
For frequencies below 100 kHz, a digital voltmeter and precision 50 Ω  
termination are used to measure the power of the tracking generator  
output. The DVM is set to read out in dBm using the MATH function  
with R value set to 50 . The following equation is used to calculate  
dBm:  
dBm = 10 log10((E2 R) ⁄ 1mW)  
The DVM readout is corrected by making the readings relative to the  
100 kHz reading from the power sensor.  
Option 1DN, 50 tracking generators are tested from 9 kHz to  
1500 MHz.  
Option 1DQ, 75 tracking generators are tested from 1 MHz to  
1500 MHz.  
The related adjustments for this procedure are “Tracking Generator  
ALC Calibration” and “Tracking Generator Frequency Slope.”  
Equipment Required  
Power meter  
Power sensor, 50 , 100 kHz to 1.5 GHz  
Digital multimeter  
Termination, 50 Ω  
Cable, BNC  
Adapter, Type-N tee, (m) (f) (f)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Adapter, BNC (f) to dual banana plug  
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43. Tracking Generator Level Flatness: Agilent E4401B and E4411B (Option 1DN or 1DQ)  
Additional Equipment for Option 1DQ  
Power sensor, 75 , 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
CAUTION  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on the 75 input of an  
Option 1DQ or damage to the input connector will occur.  
Procedure  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness, Center  
Frequency 100 kHz  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed.  
2. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 150 MHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
Source, Amplitude On, 0 dBm (Option 1DN)  
Source, Amplitude On, 42.76 dBmV (Option 1DQ)  
Single  
3. Zero and calibrate the power meter with the power sensor in log  
mode (power reads out in dBm), as described in the power meter  
operation manual.  
Option 1DQ: Use a 75 power sensor.  
4. Connect the power sensor to the RF Out on the analyzer. See Figure  
2-61.  
Figure 2-61  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Test Setup, 100 kHz  
5. Set the power meter to relative mode, as described in the power  
meter operation manual. Power levels now read out in power level  
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relative to the power level at 50 MHz.  
Perform the next four steps for each measurement value in Table 2-95.  
1. Set the center frequency of the analyzer according to the values in  
Table 2-95. For 100 kHz, press FREQUENCY, 100 kHz.  
The step up key (⇑) may be used to tune to center frequencies above  
100 MHz.  
Option 1DQ: Start at 1 MHz by pressing FREQUENCY, 1 MHz.  
2. Press Single on the analyzer.  
3. Enter the appropriate power sensor Cal Factor into the power meter  
as indicated in Table 2-95.  
4. Record the power level displayed on the power meter in the Level  
Flatness column in Table 2-95.  
Table 2-95  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet, 100 kHz  
Center  
Frequency  
Level Flatness  
(dB)  
Cal Factor  
(MHz)  
100 kHza  
300 kHza  
0.1  
0.3  
0.3  
500 kHza  
1 MHz  
1
2 MHz  
3
5 MHz  
3
10 MHz  
20 MHz  
40 MHz  
50 MHz  
80 MHz  
100 MHz  
250 MHz  
400 MHz  
550 MHz  
700 MHz  
850 MHz  
10  
30  
50  
0 (Ref)  
50  
100  
100  
300  
300  
300  
1000  
1000  
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Table 2-95  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet, 100 kHz  
Center  
Frequency  
Level Flatness  
(dB)  
Cal Factor  
(MHz)  
1000 MHz  
1150 MHz  
1300 MHz  
1450 MHz  
1500 MHz  
1000  
1000  
1000  
1000  
2000  
a. These frequencies do not apply to analyzers with  
Option 1DQ Tracking Generators (75 RF Out-  
put).  
5. Disconnect the power sensor from the RF Out on the analyzer.  
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Tracking Generator Level Flatness, Center  
Frequency 100 kHz  
NOTE  
Perform step 1 to step 7 for 50 tracking generators only  
(Option 1DN).  
1. Set up the digital multimeter as follows.  
Parameter  
Setting  
AC/DC  
AC Volts  
Impedance & Units:  
SMATH 10a  
MATH 5a  
Set to 50 impedance  
Set to dBm  
SETACV 3a  
Set to Synchronous  
Sub-sampled mode  
a. To set the Agilent 3458A multimeter functions from the  
front panel, press the blue shift key, then Recall State (T)  
key. Use the (up) and (down) arrows to select the  
appropriate function, then enter the value from the  
numeric keypad and press enter.  
NOTE  
Perform step 2 to step 7 for each measurement value in Table 2-97.  
2. Refer to Figure 2-62 to set up the equipment.  
Figure 2-62  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Test Setup, 100 kHz  
3. To set the analyzer center frequency to 9 kHz, press FREQUENCY,  
9 kHz (or as indicated in Table 2-96).  
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4. Press Single.  
5. Record the DVM readout in Table 2-96.  
6. Subtract the 100 kHz Level Flatness readout in Table 2-95 from the  
100 kHz DVM Readout in Table 2-96 and record as the DVM Offset  
at 100 kHz.  
DVM Offset at 100 kHz ___________ dB  
For example, if the Level Flatness reading from Table 2-95 is  
0.7 dB and the DVM Readout from Table 2-96 is 0.53 dBm, the  
DVM offset would be 1.23 dB.  
DVM Offset = DVM Readout – Level Flatness  
7. Add the DVM Offset at 100 kHz from step 6, above, to each of the  
DVM Readouts in Table 2-96 and record as the Corrected Level  
Flatness in Column 3.  
For example, if the DVM Readout from Table 2-96 is 0.22 dBm,  
and the DVM Offset is 1.23 dB, the Corrected Level Flatness  
would be 1.01 dB.  
Corrected Level Flatness = DVM + DVM Offset  
Table 2-96  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet, 100 kHz  
DVM Readout  
(dBm)  
Corrected Level  
Flatness  
Center  
Frequency  
(dB)  
9 kHz  
20 kHz  
40 kHz  
60 kHz  
80 kHz  
100 kHz  
8. For 50 tracking generators only, locate the most positive Level  
Flatness reading in Table 2-95 and Table 2-96 for frequencies  
<1 MHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 1 of the  
performance verification test record.  
9. For 50 tracking generators only, locate the most negative Level  
Flatness reading in Table 2-95 and Table 2-96 for frequencies  
<1 MHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 2 of the  
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performance verification test record.  
10.Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2-95 and  
Table 2-96 for frequencies 1 MHz and 10 MHz and enter this value  
as Test Record entry 3 of the performance verification test record.  
11.Locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2-95 and  
Table 2-96 for frequencies 1 MHz and 10 MHz and enter this value  
as Test Record entry 4 of the performance verification test record.  
12.Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2-95 for  
frequencies 10 MHz and 1.5 GHz and enter this value as Test  
Record entry 5 of the performance verification test record.  
13.Locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2-95 for  
frequencies 10 MHz and 1.5 GHz and enter this value as Test  
Record entry 6 of the performance verification test record.  
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and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
44. Tracking Generator Level Flatness:  
Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B,  
E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
This test verifies that analyzers with the tracking generator option  
1DN meet their tracking generator level flatness specification. In this  
test, a calibrated power sensor is connected to the tracking generator  
output to measure the power level at 50 MHz. The power meter is set  
for dB Relative mode so that future power level readings are in dB,  
relative to the power level at 50 MHz.  
Next, the tracking generator is stepped to several frequencies  
throughout its range, and the output power difference relative to the  
power level at 50 MHz is measured for each frequency recorded.  
For frequencies below 100 kHz, a digital voltmeter and precision 50 Ω  
termination are used to measure the power of the tracking generator  
output. The DVM is set to read out in dBm using the MATH function  
with R value set to 50 . The following equation is used to calculate  
dBm:  
dBm = 10 log10((E2 R) ⁄ 1mW)  
The DVM readout is corrected by making the readings relative to the  
100 kHz reading from the power sensor.  
Option 1DN, 50 tracking generators are tested from 9 kHz to  
3000 MHz.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is the front panel  
Align Now, TG (Ext Cable) under the System, Alignments menu.  
Equipment Required  
Power meter  
Power sensor, 50 Ω  
Digital multimeter  
Termination, 50 Ω  
Cable, BNC  
Cable, Type-N (m) (m)  
Adapter, Type-N tee, (m) (f) (f)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Adapter, BNC (f) to dual banana plug  
Procedure  
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and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness, Center  
Frequency  
100 kHz  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed.  
2. Connect the Type-N cable between the RF Input and the tracking  
generator RF OUT, as shown in Figure 2-63. Do not connect the  
power sensor to the analyzer yet.  
Figure 2-63  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Test Setup 100 kHz  
3. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
FREQUENCY, CF Step, 150 MHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off  
Marker  
Source, Amplitude (On),  
Source, More, Tracking Peak (Wait for the Peakingmessage to  
disappear.)  
Source, Amplitude, 20 dBm  
Single  
4. Disconnect the Type-N cable.  
5. Zero and calibrate the power meter with the power sensor in log  
mode (power reads out in dBm), as described in the power meter  
operation manual.  
6. Connect the 50 power sensor to the RF OUT 50 on the analyzer.  
See Figure 2-63.  
7. Set the power meter to relative mode, as described in the power  
meter operation manual. Power levels now read out in power level  
relative to the power level at 50 MHz.  
Perform the next four steps for each measurement value in Table 2-97.  
8. Set the center frequency of the analyzer according to the values in  
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and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
Table 2-97. For 100 kHz, press FREQUENCY, 100 kHz. The (step up  
key) may be used to tune to most center frequencies above 100 MHz.  
9. Press Single on the analyzer.  
10.Enter the appropriate power sensor Cal Factor into the power meter  
as indicated in Table 2-97.  
11.Record the power level displayed on the power meter in the Level  
Flatness column in Table 2-97.  
Table 2-97  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet, 100 kHz  
Center  
Frequency  
Level Flatness  
(dB)  
Cal Factor  
(MHz)  
100 kHz  
300 kHz  
500 kHz  
1 MHz  
0.1  
0.3  
0.3  
1
2 MHz  
3
5 MHz  
3
10 MHz  
10  
20 MHz  
30  
40 MHz  
50  
50 MHz  
0 (Ref)  
50  
80 MHz  
100  
100  
300  
300  
300  
1000  
1000  
1000  
1000  
1000  
1000  
2000  
2000  
100 MHz  
250 MHz  
400 MHz  
550 MHz  
700 MHz  
850 MHz  
1000 MHz  
1150 MHz  
1300 MHz  
1450 MHz  
1600 MHz  
1750 MHz  
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and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
Table 2-97  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet, 100 kHz  
Center  
Frequency  
Level Flatness  
(dB)  
Cal Factor  
(MHz)  
1900 MHz  
2050 MHz  
2200 MHz  
2350 MHz  
2500 MHz  
2650 MHz  
2800 MHz  
2950 MHz  
3000 MHz  
2000  
2000  
2000  
2000  
3000  
3000  
3000  
3000  
3000  
12.See Figure 2-63. Disconnect the power sensor from the RF Out 50 Ω  
on the analyzer.  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness, Center  
Frequency 100 kHz  
1. Refer to Figure 2-64 to set up the equipment.  
Figure 2-64  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Test Setup, 100 kHz  
Set up the digital multimeter as follows.  
Parameter  
Setting  
AC/DC  
AC Volts  
Impedance & Units:  
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and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
Parameter  
Setting  
SMATH 10a  
MATH 5a  
Set to 50 impedance  
Set to dBm  
SETACV 3a  
Set to Synchronous  
Sub-sampled mode  
a. To set the Agilent 3458A multimeter functions from the  
front panel, press the blue shift key, then Recall State (T)  
key. Use the (up) and (down) arrows to select the  
appropriate function, then enter the value from the  
numeric keypad and press enter.  
2. Set the analyzer resolution bandwidth to 10 kHz by pressing  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 kHz.  
Repeat step 3 through step 7 for each Center Frequency value in  
3. Set the analyzer center frequency to 9 kHz, by pressing FREQUENCY,  
9 kHz.  
4. Press Single.  
5. Record the DVM readout in Table 2-98.  
6. Subtract the 100 kHz Level Flatness readout in Table 2-97 from the  
100 kHz DVM Readout in Table 2-98 and record as the DVM Offset  
at 100 kHz.  
DVM Offset at 100 kHz ___________ dB  
For example, if the Level Flatness reading from Table 2-97 is  
0.7 dB and the DVM Readout from Table 2-98 is 0.53 dBm, the  
DVM offset would be 1.23 dB.  
DVM Offset= DVM Readout – Level Flatness  
7. Add the DVM Offset at 100 kHz from step 6, above, to each of the  
DVM Readouts in Table 2-98 and record as the Corrected Level  
Flatness in Column 3.  
For example, if the DVM Readout from Table 2-98 is 0.22 dBm,  
and the DVM Offset is 1.23 dB, the Corrected Level Flatness  
would be 1.01 dB.  
Corrected Level Flatness= DVM Readout + DVM Offset  
8. Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, All.  
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and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
Table 2-98  
Tracking Generator Level Flatness Worksheet, 100 kHz  
DVM Readout  
(dBm)  
Corrected Level  
Flatness  
Center  
Frequency  
(dB)  
9 kHz  
20 kHz  
40 kHz  
60 kHz  
80 kHz  
100 kHz  
1. Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2-97 and  
Table 2-98 for frequencies <1 MHz and enter this value as Test  
Record entry 1 of the performance verification test record.  
2. Locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2-97 and  
Table 2-98 for frequencies <1 MHz and enter this value as Test  
Record entry 2 of the performance verification test record.  
3. Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2-97 and  
Table 2-98 for frequencies 1 MHz and 10 MHz and enter this value  
as Test Record entry 3 of the performance verification test record.  
4. Locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2-97 and  
Table 2-98 for frequencies 1 MHz and 10 MHz and enter this value  
as Test Record entry 4 of the performance verification test record.  
5. Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2-97 for  
frequencies 10 MHz and 1.5 GHz and enter this value as Test  
Record entry 5 of the performance verification test record.  
6. Locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2-97 for  
frequencies 10 MHz and 1.5 GHz and enter this value as Test  
Record entry 6 of the performance verification test record.  
7. Locate the most positive Level Flatness reading in Table 2-97 for  
frequencies >1.5 GHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 7 of  
the performance verification test record.  
8. Locate the most negative Level Flatness reading in Table 2-97 for  
frequencies >1.5 GHz and enter this value as Test Record entry 8 of  
the performance verification test record.  
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45. Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Outputs: Agilent E4401B and E4411B (Option  
1DN or 1DQ)  
45. Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs: Agilent E4401B and E4411B  
(Option 1DN or 1DQ)  
The measurement for tracking generator harmonic spurious outputs  
determines the maximum level of tracking generator harmonics. The  
tracking generator output is connected to the input of a microwave  
analyzer, then tuned to several different frequencies as the amplitude of  
the second and third harmonics relative to the fundamental are  
measured at each frequency.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Microwave analyzer  
Cable, Type-N, 62 cm (24 in)  
Cable, BNC to BNC, 23 cm (9 in)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Additional Equipment Required for Option 1DQ  
50 to 75 Minimum loss pad  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Procedure  
CAUTION  
NOTE  
Use only 75 cables, connectors, or adapters on instruments with 75 Ω  
connectors or damage to the connectors will occur.  
The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer, the  
steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer.  
1. Connect the 10 MHz reference output from the microwave analyzer  
to the 10 MHz reference input of the analyzer as shown in Figure  
2-65.  
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Figure 2-65  
Harmonic Spurious Outputs Test Setup  
2. Complete this step only if more than 24 hours have elapsed since  
performing a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer.  
The microwave analyzer should be allowed to warm up for at least 5  
minutes before proceeding.  
Complete a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer by  
performing the following steps:  
a. Preset the microwave analyzer.  
b. Connect a BNC cable between CAL OUTPUT and 50 Input.  
c. Press CAL, REALIGN LO & IF.  
d. Set FREQUENCY, 300 MHz.  
e. Set SPAN, 20 MHz.  
f. Set AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm.  
g. Press PEAK SEARCH.  
h. Press CAL, REF LVL ADJ and use the ⇑ ⇓ arrows to adjust the DAC  
value to a marker amplitude reading of 10 dBm. Press  
STORE REF LVL.  
i. Disconnect the BNC cable from between the CAL OUTPUT and  
50 Input.  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer under test. Press the Factory Preset  
softkey, if it is displayed.  
4. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 10 MHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
BW/Avg, 10 kHz  
Source, Amplitude (On)  
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1DN or 1DQ)  
Source, Amplitude (On), 0 dBm (Option 1DN)  
Source, Amplitude (On), 42.76 dBmV (Option 1DQ)  
Single  
5. Set the microwave analyzer controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 10 MHz  
FREQUENCY, CF STEP, 10 MHz  
SPAN, 10 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, 5 dBm (Option 1DN)  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm (Option 1DQ)  
BW, 1 kHz  
6. Refer to Figure 2-65 to connect the Type-N cable from the  
spectrum analyzer RF OUT to the input of the microwave analyzer.  
NOTE  
The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer, the  
steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer.  
Perform step 7 and step 8 for each measurement value in Table 2-99.  
7. Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in  
Table 2-99. Similarly, set the microwave analyzer frequency and step  
size to match the analyzer center frequency. Press Single on the  
analyzer.  
8. On the microwave analyzer:  
a. Press MKR, SIG TRK (On). Wait for the signal to be displayed at  
center screen.  
b. Press PEAK SEARCH, MKR, SIG TRK (Off), MARKER DELTA.  
c. Press FREQUENCY and (step-up key) to tune to the second  
harmonic.  
d. Press PEAK SEARCH and record the marker amplitude reading in  
Table 2-99 as the 2nd Harmonic Level for the appropriate  
Tracking Generator Output Frequency.  
e. Perform this step only if the Tracking Generator Output  
Frequency is 500 MHz. Press FREQUENCY and (step-up key) to  
tune to the third harmonic. Press PEAK SEARCH.  
Record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2-99 as the 3rd  
Harmonic Level for the appropriate Tracking Generator Output  
Frequency.  
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f. Press MKR, MARKERS (Off).  
Table 2-99  
Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Response Worksheet  
1.5 GHz  
2nd Harmonic Level 3rd Harmonic Level  
Tracking Generator  
(dBc)  
(dBc)  
Output Frequency  
10 MHz  
100 MHz  
300 MHz  
750 MHz  
N/A  
9. From Table 2-99, enter the 2nd Harmonic Level at 10 MHz as Test  
Record entry 1 and copy this value into the performance verification  
test record.  
• Test Record entry 1:  
TG 2nd Harmonic Spurious Output __________ dB  
10.From Table 2-99, locate the most positive 2nd Harmonic Level for  
tracking generator frequencies of 100 MHz to 750 MHz and record  
this value as Test Record entry 2 and copy this value into the  
performance verification test record.  
• Test Record entry 2:  
TG 2nd Harmonic Spurious Output __________ dB  
11.From Table 2-99, enter the 3rd Harmonic Level at 10 MHz as Test  
Record entry 3 and copy this value into the performance verification  
test record.  
• Test Record entry 3:  
TG 3rd Harmonic Spurious Output __________ dB  
12.From Table 2-99, locate the most positive 3rd Harmonic Level for  
tracking generator frequencies of 100 MHz to 750 MHz and record  
this value as Test Record entry 4 and copy this value into the  
performance verification test record.  
• Test Record entry 4:  
TG 3rd Harmonic Spurious Output __________ dB  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
46. Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs: Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B,  
E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
The measurement for tracking generator harmonic spurious outputs  
determines the maximum level of tracking generator harmonics. The  
tracking generator output is connected to the input of a microwave  
analyzer, then tuned to several different frequencies as the amplitude of  
the second and third harmonics (relative to the fundamental) are  
measured at each frequency.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Microwave analyzer  
Cable, Type-N, 62 cm (24 in)  
Cable, BNC to BNC, 23 cm (9 in)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Procedure  
NOTE  
The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer, the  
steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer.  
1. Use the Type-N cable to connect the RF INPUT to the tracking  
generator RF OUT as shown in Figure 2-66. Do not connect the  
Type-N cable to the microwave analyzer yet. Connect the 10 MHz  
Reference from the output of the microwave analyzer to the 10 MHz  
Reference Input of the analyzer being tested.  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
Figure 2-66  
Harmonic Spurious Outputs Test Setup  
NOTE  
Complete this step only if more than 24 hours have elapsed since  
performing a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer.  
The microwave analyzer should be allowed to warm up for at least 5  
minutes before proceeding.  
Complete a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer by  
performing the following steps:  
a. Preset the microwave analyzer.  
b. Connect a BNC cable between CAL OUTPUT and 50 Input.  
c. Press CAL, REALIGN LO & IF.  
d. Set FREQUENCY, 300 MHz.  
e. Set SPAN, 20 MHz.  
f. Set AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm.  
g. Press PEAK SEARCH.  
h. Press CAL, REF LVL ADJ and use the ⇑ ⇓ arrows to adjust the DAC  
value to a marker amplitude reading of 10 dBm. Press  
STORE REF LVL.  
i. Disconnect the BNC cable from between the CAL OUTPUT and  
50 Input.  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed.  
3. Set the analyzer under test by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 10 MHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
BW/Avg, 10 kHz  
System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off  
Marker  
Source, Amplitude (On)  
Source, Tracking Peak (Wait for the Peakingmessage to appear.)  
Source, Amplitude (On), –2 dBm  
Single  
4. Set the microwave analyzer controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 9 kHz  
FREQUENCY, CF STEP, 9 kHz  
SPAN, 10 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, 5 dBm  
BW, 1 kHz  
5. Disconnect the Type-N cable from between the analyzer RF INPUT  
and the tracking generator RF OUT. Refer to Figure 2-66 to connect  
the Type-N cable from the analyzer RF OUT to the input of the  
microwave analyzer.  
NOTE  
The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer, the  
steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer.  
Perform step 6 and step 7 for each measurement value in Table 2-100.  
6. Set the analyzer under test center frequency to the next frequency  
listed in Table 2-100. Similarly, set the microwave analyzer  
frequency and step size to match the analyzer under test center  
frequency. Press Single on the analyzer under test.  
7. On the microwave analyzer:  
a. Press MKR, SIG TRK (On). Wait for the signal to be displayed at  
center screen.  
b. Press PEAK SEARCH, MKR, SIG TRK (Off), MARKER DELTA.  
c. Press FREQUENCY and (step up key) to tune to the second  
harmonic.  
d. Press PEAK SEARCH and record the marker amplitude reading in  
Table 2-100 as the 2nd Harmonic Level for the appropriate  
Tracking Generator Output Frequency.  
e. Perform this step only if the Tracking Generator Output  
Frequency is 900 MHz. Press FREQUENCY and (step up key) to  
tune to the third harmonic. Press PEAK SEARCH.  
Record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2-100 as the 3rd  
Harmonic Level for the appropriate Tracking Generator Output  
Frequency.  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
f. Press MKR, MARKERS (Off).  
Table 2-100  
Tracking Generator Harmonic Spurious Response Worksheet  
1.5 GHz Tracking  
2nd Harmonic Level 3rd Harmonic Level  
Generator Output  
(dBc)  
(dBc)  
Frequency  
9 kHz  
25 kHz  
100 MHz  
300 MHz  
900 MHz  
1500 MHz  
N/A  
8. From Table 2-100, enter the 2nd Harmonic Level at 9 kHz as Test  
Record entry 1 and copy this value into the performance verification  
test record.  
• Test Record entry 1:  
TG 2nd Harmonic Spurious Output __________ dB  
9. From Table 2-100, locate the most positive 2nd Harmonic Level for  
tracking generator frequencies of 9 kHz to 750 MHz and record this  
value as Test Record entry 2 and copy this value into the  
performance verification test record.  
• Test Record entry 2:  
TG 2nd Harmonic Spurious Output __________ dB  
10.From Table 2-100, enter the 3rd Harmonic Level at 9 kHz as Test  
Record entry 3 and copy this value into the performance verification  
test record.  
• Test Record entry 3:  
TG 3rd Harmonic Spurious Output __________ dB  
11.From Table 2-100, locate the most positive 3rd Harmonic Level for  
tracking generator frequencies of 25 kHz to 1500 MHz and record  
this value as Test Record entry 4 and copy this value into the  
performance verification test record.  
• Test Record entry 4:  
TG 3rd Harmonic Spurious Output __________ dB  
12.Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, All.  
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1DN or 1DQ)  
47. Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Outputs: Agilent E4401B and E4411B  
(Option 1DN or 1DQ)  
This procedure determines the maximum level of the non-harmonic  
spurious outputs of the tracking generator. The tracking generator  
output is set to several different output frequencies. For each output  
frequency, several sweeps are taken on the microwave analyzer over  
different frequency spans and the highest displayed spurious response  
is measured in each span. Responses at the fundamental frequency of  
the tracking generator output or their harmonics are ignored. The  
amplitude of the highest spurious response is recorded.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Microwave analyzer  
Cable, Type-N, 62 cm (24 in)  
Cable, BNC, 23 cm (9 in)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Additional Equipment for 75 Input  
Pad, minimum loss  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Procedure  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-67.  
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1DN or 1DQ)  
Figure 2-67  
Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs Test Setup  
NOTE  
The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer, the  
steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer.  
1. Complete this step only if more than two hours have elapsed since  
performing a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer.  
The microwave analyzer should be allowed to warm up for at least 30  
minutes before proceeding.  
Complete a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer by  
performing the following steps:  
a. Preset the microwave analyzer.  
b. Connect a BNC cable between CAL OUTPUT and 50 Input.  
c. Press CAL, REALIGN LO & IF.  
d. Set FREQUENCY, 300 MHz.  
e. Set SPAN, 20 MHz.  
f. Set AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm.  
g. Press PEAK SEARCH.  
h. Press CAL, REF LVL ADJ and use the ⇑ ⇓ arrows to adjust the DAC  
value to a marker amplitude reading of 10 dBm. Press  
STORE REF LVL.  
i. Disconnect the BNC cable from between the CAL OUTPUT and  
50 Input.  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer under test. Press the Factory Preset  
softkey, if it is displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following  
keys:  
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1DN or 1DQ)  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
BW/Avg, 30 kHz  
Marker  
Source, Amplitude On, 0 dBm  
Source, Amplitude On, 42.76 dBmV (75 Option only)  
3. Set the microwave analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
SPAN, 100 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, 5 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm (75 Option only)  
AMPLITUDE, ATTEN, 20 dB  
AMPLITUDE, LOG dB/DIV, 10 dB  
4. Disconnect the Type-N cable from between the analyzer RF INPUT  
and the tracking generator RF OUT. Refer to Figure 2-67 to connect  
the Type-N cable from the analyzer RF OUT to the microwave  
analyzer 50 Input.  
Measuring Fundamental Amplitudes  
Perform the following two steps for each fundamental frequency in  
1. Set the analyzer under test center frequency to the fundamental  
frequency listed in Table 2-101 and press Single to activate a single  
sweep. Set the microwave analyzer to the same frequency.  
2. On the microwave analyzer, press PEAK SEARCH. Press MKR ,  
MARKER REF LVL. Wait for another sweep to finish. Press PEAK  
SEARCH. Record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2-101 as the  
Fundamental Amplitude.  
Table 2-101  
Tracking Generator Fundamental Response Worksheet  
Fundamental Amplitude  
Fundamental Frequency  
(dBm)  
10 MHz  
750 MHz  
1.5 GHz  
Measuring Non-Harmonic Responses  
1. On the analyzer under test, set the center frequency to the initial  
value indicated in the first row of Table 2-101. Press Single on the  
analyzer to trigger a single sweep.  
2. Set the microwave analyzer Start Freq, Stop Freq, and Res BW as  
indicated in the first row of Table 2-102.  
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1DN or 1DQ)  
75 outputs only: Measure only at start frequencies of 1 MHz and  
greater.  
3. Press SGL SWP on the microwave analyzer to activate a single sweep  
and wait for the sweep to finish. Press PEAK SEARCH to locate the  
largest spurious response.  
4. Verify that the marked signal is not the fundamental or a harmonic  
of the fundamental by performing the following steps:  
NOTE  
The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer, the  
steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer.  
a. Divide the marker frequency by the fundamental frequency (the  
analyzer center frequency setting). For example, if the marker  
frequency is 30.3 MHz and the fundamental frequency is 10 MHz,  
dividing 30.3 MHz by 10 MHz yields 3.03.  
b. Round the number calculated in step a to the nearest whole  
number. In the example above, 3.03 should be rounded to 3.  
Values less than 1 should be rounded up to 1.  
c. Multiply the fundamental frequency by the number calculated in  
step b. Following the example, multiplying 10 MHz by 3 yields  
30 MHz.  
d. Calculate the difference between the marker frequency and the  
frequency calculated in step c above. Continuing the example, the  
difference would be 300 kHz.  
e. Due to span accuracy uncertainties in the microwave analyzer,  
the marker frequency might not equal the actual frequency. Given  
the marker frequency, check if the difference calculated in step d  
is within the appropriate tolerance:  
For marker frequencies <5 MHz, tolerance = 200 kHz  
For marker frequencies <55 MHz, tolerance = 750 kHz  
For marker frequencies >55 MHz, tolerance = 10 MHz  
f. If the difference in step d is within the indicated tolerance, the  
signal in question is the fundamental signal (if the number in  
step b = 1) or a harmonic of the fundamental (if the number in  
step b >1). This response should be ignored.  
5. Verify that the marked signal is a true response and not a random  
noise peak by pressing SINGLE to trigger a new sweep and press  
PEAK SEARCH. A true response will remain at the same frequency  
and amplitude on successive sweeps but a noise peak will not.  
If the marked signal is not the fundamental or a harmonic of the  
fundamental and is a true response, continue with step 7.  
6. If the marked signal is either the fundamental or a harmonic of the  
fundamental or a noise peak, move the marker on the microwave  
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analyzer to the next highest signal by pressing NEXT PEAK. Repeat  
step 4 above.  
Perform step 7 only if the marker signal is a true response and not a  
fundamental or harmonic of the fundamental. Otherwise, continue  
with step 8.  
7. Calculate the difference between the amplitude of marked signal  
and the fundamental amplitude as listed in Table 2-101.  
For example, if the fundamental amplitude for a fundamental  
frequency of 10 MHz is 1.2 dBm and the marker amplitude is  
40.8 dBm, the difference is 42 dBc.  
Record this difference as the non-harmonic response amplitude for  
the appropriate analyzer center frequency and microwave analyzer  
start and stop frequency settings in Table 2-102.  
Non-harmonic Amplitude = Marker Amplitude – Fundamental Amplitude  
8. If a true non-harmonic spurious response is not found, record  
“NOISE” as the Amplitude of Non-Harmonic Response in Table  
2-102 for the appropriate analyzer center frequency and microwave  
analyzer start and stop frequency settings.  
9. Repeat step 1 through step 8 for the remaining analyzer center  
frequency and microwave analyzer settings in Table 2-102.  
Table 2-102  
1.5 GHz Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Response  
Worksheet  
Microwave  
Analyzer  
Resolution  
Bandwidth  
Amplitude of  
Non-Harmonic  
Response  
Analyzer  
Center  
Frequency  
Microwave  
Analyzer Start  
Frequency  
Microwave  
Analyzer Stop  
Frequency  
(dBc)  
9 kHza  
100 kHza  
5 MHz  
300 Hza  
10 MHz  
10 MHz  
100 kHzb  
5 MHz  
10 kHz  
10 MHz  
10 MHz  
10 MHz  
750 MHz  
55 MHz  
100 kHz  
1 MHz  
1 MHz  
55 MHz  
1240 MHz  
1240 MHz  
1500 MHz  
9 kHza  
100 kHza  
5 MHz  
300 Hza  
10 kHz  
100 kHzb  
5 MHz  
750 MHz  
750 MHz  
750 MHz  
750 MHz  
1.5 GHz  
55 MHz  
100 kHz  
1 MHz  
1 MHz  
55 MHz  
1240 MHz  
1240 MHz  
1500 MHz  
9 kHza  
100 kHza  
300 Hza  
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Table 2-102  
1.5 GHz Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Response  
Worksheet  
Microwave  
Analyzer  
Resolution  
Bandwidth  
Amplitude of  
Non-Harmonic  
Response  
Analyzer  
Center  
Frequency  
Microwave  
Analyzer Start  
Frequency  
Microwave  
Analyzer Stop  
Frequency  
(dBc)  
100 kHzb  
5 MHz  
1.5 GHz  
5 MHz  
10 kHz  
1.5 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
55 MHz  
100 kHz  
1 MHz  
1 MHz  
55 MHz  
1240 MHz  
1240 MHz  
1500 MHz  
a. 75 RF Outputs: Omit this frequency range.  
b. 75 RF Outputs: Set the start frequency to 1 MHz.  
Determining the Highest Non-harmonic Spurious  
Response  
1. In Table 2-102, locate the most positive non-harmonic response  
amplitude. Record this amplitude as the highest non-harmonic  
response amplitude in Test Record entry 1 of the performance  
verification test record.  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
48. Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Outputs: Agilent E4402B, E4403B,  
E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B  
(Option 1DN)  
This procedure determines the maximum level of the non-harmonic  
spurious outputs of the tracking generator. The tracking generator  
output is set to several different output frequencies. For each output  
frequency, several sweeps are taken on the microwave analyzer over  
different frequency spans and the highest displayed spurious response  
is measured in each span. Responses at the fundamental frequency of  
the tracking generator output or their harmonics are ignored. The  
amplitude of the highest spurious response is recorded.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Microwave analyzer  
Cable, Type-N, 62 cm (24 in)  
Cable, BNC, 23 cm (9 in)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Procedure  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-68.  
Figure 2-68  
Non-Harmonic Spurious Outputs Test Setup  
NOTE  
The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer, the  
steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer.  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
1. Complete this step only if more than two hours have elapsed since  
performing a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer.  
The microwave analyzer should be allowed to warm up for at least 30  
minutes before proceeding.  
Complete a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer by  
performing the following steps:  
a. Preset the microwave analyzer.  
b. Connect a BNC cable between CAL OUTPUT and 50 Input.  
c. Press CAL, REALIGN LO & IF.  
d. Set FREQUENCY, 300 MHz.  
e. Set SPAN, 20 MHz.  
f. Set AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm.  
g. Press PEAK SEARCH.  
h. Press CAL, REF LVL ADJ and use the ⇑ ⇓ arrows to adjust the DAC  
value to a marker amplitude reading of 10 dBm. Press STORE  
REF LVL.  
i. Disconnect the BNC cable from between the CAL OUTPUT and  
50 Input.  
2. Use the Type-N cable to connect the RF Input to the RF OUT of the  
tracking generator as shown in Figure 2-68. Do not connect to the RF  
Input of the microwave analyzer yet.  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer under test. Press the Factory Preset  
softkey, if it is displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following  
keys:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
BW/Avg, 30 kHz  
System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off  
Marker  
Source, Tracking Peak (wait for the Peakingmessage to appear)  
Source, Amplitude On, –2 dBm  
Single  
4. Set the microwave analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
SPAN, 100 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, 5 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 20 dB  
AMPLITUDE, LOG dB/DIV, 10 dB  
5. Disconnect the Type-N cable from between the analyzer RF INPUT  
and the tracking generator RF OUT. Refer to Figure 2-68 to connect  
the Type-N cable from the analyzer RF OUT to the microwave  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
analyzer 50 Input.  
Measuring Fundamental Amplitudes  
Perform the following two steps for each measurement value in Table  
2-103.  
6. Set the analyzer center frequency to the Fundamental Frequency  
listed in Table 2-103 and press Single to activate a single sweep. Set  
the microwave analyzer to the same frequency.  
7. On the microwave analyzer, press PEAK SEARCH. Press MARKER ,  
MKR REF LVL. Wait for another sweep to finish. Press PEAK  
SEARCH. Record the marker amplitude reading in Table 2-103 as the  
fundamental amplitude.  
Table 2-103  
Tracking Generator Fundamental Response Worksheet  
Fundamental Frequency  
Fundamental Amplitude  
(dBm)  
10 MHz  
1.5 GHz  
3.0 GHz  
Measuring Non-Harmonic Responses  
8. On the analyzer, set the center frequency to the initial value  
indicated in the first row of Table 2-103. Press Single on the analyzer  
to trigger a single sweep.  
9. Set the Start Freq, Stop Freq, and Res BW of the microwave  
analyzer as indicated in the first row of Table 2-104.  
10.Press SGL SWP on the microwave analyzer to activate a single sweep  
and wait for the sweep to finish. Press PEAK SEARCH to locate the  
largest spurious response.  
11.Verify that the marked signal is not the fundamental or a harmonic  
of the fundamental by performing the following steps:  
NOTE  
The following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave analyzer, the  
steps may be different if you are using another microwave analyzer.  
a. Divide the marker frequency by the fundamental frequency (the  
analyzer center frequency setting). For example, if the marker  
frequency is 30.3 MHz and the fundamental frequency is 10 MHz,  
dividing 30.3 MHz by 10 MHz yields 3.03.  
b. Round the number calculated in step a to the nearest whole  
number. In the example above, 3.03 should be rounded to 3.  
Values less than 1 should be rounded up to 1.  
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c. Multiply the fundamental frequency by the number calculated in  
step b. Following the example, multiplying 10 MHz by 3 yields  
30 MHz.  
d. Calculate the difference between the marker frequency and the  
frequency calculated in step c above. Continuing the example, the  
difference would be 300 kHz.  
e. Due to span accuracy uncertainties in the microwave analyzer,  
the marker frequency might not equal the actual frequency. Given  
the marker frequency, check if the difference calculated in step d  
is within the appropriate tolerance:  
For marker frequencies <5 MHz, tolerance = 200 kHz  
For marker frequencies <55 MHz, tolerance = 750 kHz  
For marker frequencies >55 MHz, tolerance = 10 MHz  
f. If the difference in step d is within the indicated tolerance, the  
signal in question is the fundamental signal (if the number in  
step b = 1) or a harmonic of the fundamental (if the number in  
step b >1). This response should be ignored.  
12.Verify that the marked signal is a true response and not a random  
noise peak by pressing SINGLE to trigger a new sweep and press  
PEAK SEARCH. A true response will remain at the same frequency  
and amplitude on successive sweeps but a noise peak will not.  
If the marked signal is not the fundamental or a harmonic of the  
fundamental and is a true response, continue with step 14.  
13.If the marked signal is either the fundamental or a harmonic of the  
fundamental or a noise peak, move the marker on the microwave  
analyzer to the next highest signal by pressing NEXT PEAK. Repeat  
step 11 above.  
Perform step 14 only if the marker signal is a true response and not  
a fundamental or harmonic of the fundamental. Otherwise, continue  
with step 15.  
14.Calculate the difference between the amplitude of marked signal  
and the fundamental amplitude as listed in Table 2-103.  
For example, if the fundamental amplitude for a fundamental  
frequency of 10 MHz is 1.2 dBm and the marker amplitude is  
40.8 dBm, the difference is 42 dBc.  
Record this difference as the non-harmonic response amplitude for  
the appropriate analyzer center frequency and microwave analyzer  
start and stop frequency settings in Table 2-104.  
Non-harmonic Amplitude = Marker Amplitude – Fundamental Amplitude  
15.If a true non-harmonic spurious response is not found, record  
“NOISE” as the non-harmonic response Amplitude in Table 2-104 for  
the appropriate analyzer center frequency and microwave analyzer  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
start and stop frequency settings.  
16.Repeat step 8 through step 15 for the remaining analyzer center  
frequency and microwave analyzer settings in Table 2-104.  
17.Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, All  
Table 2-104  
3.0 GHz Tracking Generator Non-Harmonic Spurious Response  
Worksheet  
Microwave  
Analyzer  
Resolution  
Bandwidth  
Amplitude of  
Non-Harmonic  
Response  
Analyzer  
Center  
Frequency  
Microwave  
Analyzer Start  
Frequency  
Microwave  
Analyzer Stop  
Frequency  
(dBc)  
10 MHz  
10 MHz  
10 MHz  
10 MHz  
10 MHz  
10 MHz  
1.5 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
1.5 GHz  
3.0 GHz  
3.0 GHz  
3.0 GHz  
3.0 GHz  
3.0 GHz  
3.0 GHz  
9 kHz  
100 kHz  
5 MHz  
300 Hz  
100 kHz  
5 MHz  
10 kHz  
100 kHz  
1 MHz  
1 MHz  
1 MHz  
300 Hz  
10 kHz  
100 kHz  
1 MHz  
1 MHz  
1 MHz  
300 Hz  
10 kHz  
100 kHz  
1 MHz  
1 MHz  
1 MHz  
55 MHz  
55 MHz  
1240 MHz  
2000 MHz  
9 kHz  
1240 MHz  
2000 MHz  
3000 MHz  
100 kHz  
5 MHz  
100 kHz  
5 MHz  
55 MHz  
55 MHz  
1240 MHz  
2000 MHz  
9 kHz  
1240 MHz  
2000 MHz  
3000 MHz  
100 kHz  
5 MHz  
100 kHz  
5 MHz  
55 MHz  
55 MHz  
1240 MHz  
2000 MHz  
1240 MHz  
2000 MHz  
3000 MHz  
Determining the Highest Non-harmonic Spurious Response  
1. In Table 2-104, locate the most positive non-harmonic response  
amplitude for microwave analyzer stop frequency settings  
2000 MHz. Record this amplitude as the highest non-harmonic  
response amplitude in Test Record entry 1 of the performance  
verification test record.  
2. In Table 2-104, locate the most positive non-harmonic response  
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E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B (Option 1DN)  
amplitude for microwave analyzer start frequency settings  
2000 MHz. Record this amplitude as the highest non-harmonic  
response amplitude in Test Record entry 2 of the performance  
verification test record.  
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49. Tracking Generator LO Feedthrough: Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B,  
and E4408B(Option 1DN)  
49. Tracking Generator LO Feedthrough:  
Agilent E4402B, E4403B, E4404B,  
E4405B, E4407B, and E4408B(Option 1DN)  
The tracking generator output is connected to the analyzer 50 W Input,  
and the tracking is adjusted at 50 MHz for a maximum signal level. The  
tracking generator output is then connected to the input of a microwave  
analyzer. The tracking generator is tuned to several different  
frequencies and the LO Feedthrough is measured at the frequency  
extremes of the LO.  
The related adjustment for this procedure is “TG LO Leveling.”  
Equipment Required  
Microwave analyzer  
Cable, Type-N, 62 cm (24 in)  
Cable, BNC, 23 cm (9 in)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Procedure  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-69.  
Figure 2-69  
LO Feedthrough Amplitude Test Setup  
NOTE  
Note that the following steps are for an Agilent 8563E microwave  
analyzer, the steps may be different if you are using another microwave  
analyzer.  
1. Press PRESET on the microwave analyzer.  
The microwave analyzer should be allowed to warm up for at least  
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five minutes before proceeding.  
Complete step 2 only if more than 24 hours have elapsed since  
performing a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer.  
2. Perform a front-panel calibration of the microwave analyzer by  
performing the following steps:  
a. Connect a BNC cable between CAL OUTPUT and 50 Input.  
b. Press CAL, REALIGN LO & IF.  
c. Set FREQUENCY, 300 MHz.  
d. Set SPAN, 20 MHz.  
e. Set AMPLITUDE, –10 dBm.  
f. Press PEAK SEARCH.  
g. Press CAL, REF LVL ADJ and use the ⇑ ⇓ arrows to adjust the DAC  
value to a marker amplitude reading of 10 dBm. Press  
STORE REF LVL.  
h. Disconnect the BNC cable from between the CAL OUTPUT and  
50 Input.  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer under test. Press the Factory Preset  
softkey, if it is displayed.  
4. Use the type-N cable to connect the RF Input to the tracking  
generator RF OUT on the analyzer under test as shown in Figure  
2-69. Do not connect to the microwave analyzer RF Input yet.  
5. Initialize the test equipment by pressing the following keys on the  
analyzer under test:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
BW / Avg, 30 kHz  
System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off  
Marker  
Source, Amplitude On, –5 dBm  
Source, Tracking Peak (Wait for the PEAKING SIGNALmessage to  
disappear.)  
FREQUENCY, 9 kHz  
Source, Amplitude On, –2 dBm  
Single  
6. On the microwave analyzer, press the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 3.921409 GHz  
SPAN, 100 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, 0 dBm  
BW, 1 kHz  
7. Disconnect the type-N cable from between the analyzer RF INPUT  
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and E4408B(Option 1DN)  
and the Tracking Generator RF OUT. Refer to Figure 2-69 to connect  
the type-N cable from the analyzer RF OUT to the microwave  
analyzer 50 W Input.  
8. On the microwave analyzer, press:  
PEAK SEARCH  
MKR, SIG TRK (On)  
Wait for the signal to be displayed at center screen, then press  
SIG TRK (Off).  
9. On the microwave analyzer, press AUX CTRL,  
INTERNAL MIXER, PRESEL AUTO PK then wait for the PEAKING  
message to disappear.  
10.Record the microwave analyzer marker amplitude in Table 2-105 as  
the LO Feedthrough Amplitude for the Microwave analyzer  
CENTER FREQUENCY at 3.921409 GHz.  
11.Repeat step 8 through step 10 for the remaining Analyzer CENTER  
FREQUENCY and Microwave Analyzer CENTER FREQUENCY  
settings listed in Table 2-105. Press Single on the analyzer to  
activate a single sweep each time the center frequency is changed.  
12.Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, All.  
13.In Table 2-105, for analyzer center frequencies of 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz,  
locate the highest LO Feedthrough Amplitude then record this  
amplitude as Test Record entry 1 of the performance verification test  
record.  
14.In Table 2-105, for the Analyzer Center Frequency of 3.0 GHz, record  
this LO Feedthrough Amplitude as Test Record entry 2 of the  
performance verification test record.  
Table 2-105  
Tracking Generator LO Feedthrough Amplitude Worksheet  
LO Feedthrough  
Microwave  
Analyzer  
Analyzer Center  
Frequency  
Amplitude  
(dBm)  
Center Frequency  
9 kHz  
3.921409 GHz  
3.9914 GHz  
4.0714 GHz  
5.4214 GHz  
6.9214 GHz  
70 MHz  
150 MHz  
1.5 GHz  
3.0 GHz  
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50. Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length Accuracy: Agilent E4401B, E4402B, E4404B,  
E4405B, and E4407B (Option 1D6)  
50. Gate Delay Accuracy and Gate Length  
Accuracy: Agilent E4401B, E4402B, E4404B,  
E4405B, and E4407B (Option 1D6)  
The method used for measuring the gate length times is determined by  
the length of the gate. Shorter gate-length times are measured with an  
oscilloscope, and longer gate-length times are measured with a counter.  
For shorter gate-length times, the output signal of a pulse generator is  
used to trigger the gate circuitry. To measure the gate delay, t markers  
are used. The oscilloscope pulse width measurement feature is used to  
measure the short gate-length.  
For longer gate-length times, a universal counter is used to measure the  
time period from the rising edge of the gate output to its falling edge.  
Because the gate-length time is equivalent to the clock accuracy of the  
analyzer, the gate-length time is compared to the specification for clock  
accuracy.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Universal counter  
Function generator  
Oscilloscope (This procedure is written for the Agilent 54820A.)  
Cable, BNC, 120 cm (48 in) (four required)  
Adapter, BNC tee (m) (f) (f) (two required)  
Procedure  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-70. Connect the GATE  
OUT to Channel 2.  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
SPAN, Zero Span  
Sweep, Sweep Time, 100 s  
Sweep, Gate (On)  
Gate Setup, Edge Setup (or Edge Gate)  
Gate Delay, 1 µs  
Gate Length, 1 µs  
NOTE  
The oscilloscope measurement is much more stable using slow sweep  
times on the analyzer. The response on the analyzer display will not be  
valid, but the Gate Delay and Gate Length accuracy are being  
measured externally with the universal counter and oscilloscope.  
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Figure 2-70  
Gate Delay and Gate Length Test Setup  
3. Set up the function generator as follows:  
Waveform  
Frequency  
Amplitude  
Offset  
Square  
100 Hz  
2.5 V  
1.25 V  
4. Press Default Setup on the oscilloscope and set the controls as follows:  
Timebase  
500 ns/div  
Edge  
2
Trigger  
Trigger Source  
Trigger Level  
2.0 V  
Channel 1  
V/Div  
1 V  
Coupling  
Offset  
DC  
2.0 V  
Channel 2  
V/Div  
1 V  
DC  
Coupling  
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Offset  
3.0 V  
5. On the oscilloscope, adjust the horizontal position to place the area  
between the rising edges of channel 1 and channel 2 at the center of  
the display. The horizontal position at the bottom of the grid should  
be between 500 ns and 650 ns.  
6. Set the oscilloscope timebase to 200 ns/div. The rising edges of  
channel 1 and channel 2 should still be displayed. If not, adjust the  
horizontal position so the rising edges of channel 1 and channel 2 are  
displayed.  
7. Use the mouse connected to the oscilloscope and click on the mouse  
icon in the upper right-hand corner of the display.  
8. Set the oscilloscope statistics on.  
Click on Measure and verify that “Show Statistics” is checked.  
9. Define the conditions for a delta time measurement on the  
oscilloscope.  
Leave the oscilloscope in Auto Trigger “Free Run” mode until all  
connections and setups are completed on both the oscilloscope and  
the analyzer. This allows you to confirm that both channels on the  
oscilloscope are receiving a valid signal.  
a. Click on Measure, Customize, Measurement Definitions.  
b. Set Threshold Definition to “10%, 50%, 90%”.  
c. Set Top-Base Definition to “Standard”.  
d. Set From Edge # to 1, and set To Edge # to 2.  
e. Set both Direction selections to “Rising”.  
f. Set both Threshold selections to “Middle Level”.  
g. Click Close.  
10.Activate the delta time measurement.  
a. Click Measure, Time, Delta Time.  
b. Set Source 1 to “Channel 1”.  
c. Set Source 2 to “Channel 2”.  
d. Click OK.  
11.Wait a few seconds for the minimum and maximum values displayed  
at the bottom of the oscilloscope grid to stabilize.  
12.Refer to the measurement statistics at the bottom of the oscilloscope  
grid.  
Record the Time (1)-(2) min value as Minimum Gate Delay in Table  
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2-106.  
Record the Time (1)-(2) max value as the Maximum Gate Delay in  
13.Clear all current oscilloscope measurements. Click on Measure, Clear,  
and All Measurements.  
14.Adjust the oscilloscope horizontal position to center the pulse on  
Channel 2 on the display. Switching the trigger source to channel 2  
will help with the measurement.  
15.Activate the pulse width measurement function for channel 2 of the  
oscilloscope.  
Click on Measure, Time, and click on +width.  
Set the Source to be channel 2 and click OK.  
16.Record the +width (2) mean value in Table 2-106 as the 1 µs Gate  
Length.  
17.On the analyzer, press  
Sweep, Sweep Time  
150 ms, Sweep  
Gate Setup (or Gate), Edge Setup (or Edge Gate)  
Gate Delay, 10ms  
Sweep, Gate Setup  
Edge Setup (or Edge Gate), Gate Length, 65 ms  
18.Set the universal counter controls as follows:  
Function  
Pos Width 1  
0.1 s  
Gate Time  
Auto Trigger  
Channel 1  
Coupling  
On  
DC  
Impedance  
X10 Atten  
100 kHz Filter  
Common 1  
1 MΩ  
Off  
Off  
On  
19.Record the universal counter readout value as the 65ms Gate Length  
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E4405B, and E4407B (Option 1D6)  
Table 2-106  
Gate Delay and Gate Length Accuracy Worksheet  
Description  
Value  
Test Record  
Entry  
Minimum Gate Delay  
Maximum Gate Delay  
1 µs Gate Length  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
65 ms Gate Length  
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51. Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error: Agilent E4401B, E4402B, E4404B, E4405B, and  
E4407B (Option 1D6)  
51. Gate Mode Additional Amplitude Error:  
Agilent E4401B, E4402B, E4404B, E4405B,  
and E4407B (Option 1D6)  
This procedure measures the additional amplitude error while gate  
mode is turned on. An amplitude reference is established while gate  
mode is off. Gate mode is then turned on with a function generator  
providing the gate trigger input. The amplitude with gate mode on is  
then measured using the marker delta function.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
Function generator  
Cable, Type-N (f), 50 Ω  
Cable, BNC, 120 cm  
Additional Equipment for Option 1DP  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to BNC (m), 75 Ω  
Minimum loss pad  
Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Procedure  
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-71.  
2. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
FREQUENCY, 300 MHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –20 dBm (50 Inputs only)  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –10 dBm (75 Inputs only)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
Sweep, 20 ms  
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E4407B (Option 1D6)  
Figure 2-71  
Gate Delay and Gate Length Accuracy Test Setup  
3. Set up the function generator as follows:  
Waveform  
Duty Cycle  
Frequency  
Amplitude  
Offset  
Square  
50%  
100 Hz  
2.5 V pk-pk  
1.25V  
4. On the synthesized signal generator, press Blue Key, Special, 0, 0. Set  
the signal generator as follows:  
FREQUENCY  
AMPLITUDE  
AMPLITUDE  
300 MHz  
–20 dBm (50 Inputs only)  
–10 dBm (75 Inputs only)  
5. On the analyzer, press Single and wait for the sweep to finish. Press  
Peak Search (or Search).  
6. On the analyzer, press Marker, Delta.  
7. Set the analyzer as follows:  
Trig, External (Pos)  
Sweep, Gate (On)  
Gate Setup, Edge Setup (or Edge Gate), Gate Delay, 1 µσ  
Gate Length, 1 µσ  
Sweep, Gate Setup (or Gate), Trig Type (Level) (or Gate Control  
(Level))  
8. On the analyzer, press Single and wait for the sweep to finish. Press  
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Peak Search (or Search).  
9. Record the marker delta (Mkr1) amplitude reading as Test Record  
entry 1 in the performance test record.  
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52. First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy (Option AYZ only)  
52. First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy (Option  
AYZ only)  
This test applies only to analyzers equipped with external mixing  
(Option AYZ).  
This test verifies that analyzers with external mixing (Option AYZ)  
meet their specification for First LO (local oscillator) output level. The  
flatness of the First LO output determines the flatness of  
measurements made using external mixers. In this test, a calibrated  
power sensor is connected to the First LO output to measure the power  
level at frequencies between 2.9 GHz and 7.1 GHz.  
The analyzer is put into external mixing mode using a harmonic  
number of –10. The tuned frequency of the spectrum will therefore be  
321.4 MHz (the frequency of the Second IF) below the Tenth harmonic  
of the First LO. A 321.4 MHz frequency offset is used so that the center  
frequency will be exactly 10 times the First LO frequency. Setting the  
center frequency step size to 2 GHz allows the LO frequency to be  
stepped in 200 MHz increments.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “LO Power  
Adjustment.”  
Equipment Required  
Power meter  
Microwave power sensor  
Adapter, type-N (m) to SMA (f)  
Figure 2-72  
First LO Output Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup  
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52. First LO OUTPUT Power Accuracy (Option AYZ only)  
Procedure  
1. Zero and calibrate the power sensor and power meter combination at  
50 MHz. Set the power meter for dBm output.  
2. Enter the 3 GHz calibration factor of the power sensor into the  
power meter.  
3. Remove the termination from the First LO OUTPUT connector of  
the analyzer.  
4. Connect the power sensor to the First LO OUTPUT connector of the  
analyzer as shown in Figure 2-72.  
5. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
Input/Output, Input Mixer, Input Mixer (Ext)  
Mixer Config, Harmonic, –10  
SPAN, Zero Span  
FREQUENCY, 30 GHz  
CF Step, 2 GHz  
Freq Offset, 321.4 MHz  
System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off  
6. Press FREQUENCY, on the analyzer.  
7. Read the power displayed on the power meter and record it as  
Test Record entry 1 in the Performance Verification Test Record.  
8. Press the key on the analyzer to select the next center frequency  
and First LO frequency.  
9. Enter the appropriate power sensor calibration factor into the power  
meter as shown in Table 2-107.  
10.Read the power displayed on the power meter and record it in the  
Performance Verification Test Record as indicated in the Test Record  
entry column of Table 2-107.  
11.Repeat step 8 through step 10 for the remaining center frequency  
and First LO frequencies listed in Table 2-107.  
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Table 2-107  
First LO Output Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet  
First LO  
Frequency  
Center  
Frequency  
Calibration  
Factor  
Frequency  
(GHz)  
Test Record  
Entry  
(GHz)  
(GHz)  
2.9  
29  
33  
37  
39  
41  
45  
49  
53  
57  
59  
61  
65  
69  
71  
3.0  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
8)  
9)  
3.3  
3.7  
3.9  
4.1  
4.5  
4.9  
5.3  
5.7  
5.9  
6.1  
6.5  
6.9  
7.1  
3.0  
4.0  
4.0  
4.0  
5.0  
5.0  
5.0  
6.0  
6.0  
6.0  
7.0  
7.0  
7.0  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
Post-Test Instrument Restoration  
12.Disconnect the power sensor from the 1st LO OUTPUT connector.  
13.Replace the 50 termination on the 1st LO OUTPUT connector.  
14.Press Preset the analyzer.  
15.Press System, Alignments, Auto Align, All.  
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53. IF INPUT Accuracy (Option AYZ only)  
53. IF INPUT Accuracy (Option AYZ only)  
This test only applies to analyzers equipped with external mixing  
(Option AYZ).  
This test measures the accuracy of the IF INPUT. A nominal –30 dBm,  
321.4 MHz signal is applied to a power sensor and the power level is  
recorded. The actual frequency must be offset slightly to compensate for  
the IF centering error of the 1 kHz resolution bandwidth. This  
frequency offset is measured using the 321.4 MHz signal applied to the  
50 Input connector. The signal is measured with frequency  
corrections on and off. The difference between these two measurements  
is the IF centering error. The 321.4 MHz signal is then offset by the IF  
centering error.  
This signal is then applied to the IF INPUT of the analyzer which is set  
to external mixing mode in A band (26.5 GHz to 40 GHz). Amplitude  
corrections are set to 0 dB. The amplitude is measured by the analyzer  
and then recorded. The difference between the two measurements is the  
IF INPUT accuracy.  
The related adjustment procedure for this performance test is  
“IF INPUT Correction.”  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper  
Power meter  
Low-power power sensor  
30 dB reference attenuator  
Cable, APC 3.5  
Cable, BNC  
Adapter, type-N (m) to APC 3.5 (f) (not required for Option BAB)  
Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f) (two required for Option BAB)  
Adapter, type-N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
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Figure 2-73  
IF INPUT Accuracy Test Setup  
Procedure  
Determining the IF Centering Error  
1. Preset the synthesized sweeper and set the controls as follows:  
CW321.4 MHz  
POWER LEVEL–30 dBm  
RFOn  
2. Connect the synthesized sweeper output to the analyzer  
50 Input connector. The analyzer provides the frequency reference  
for the synthesized sweeper.  
3. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off  
FREQUENCY, 321.4 MHz  
SPAN, 5 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, –30 dBm  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
4. On the analyzer, press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
5. On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
Peak Search (or Search)  
Marker, Delta  
System, Alignments, Freq Correct (Off).  
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6. On the analyzer, press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
7. On the analyzer, press Peak Search (or Search).  
8. Note the marker delta (Mkr1) frequency.  
9. Calculate the new synthesized sweeper CW frequency by adding the  
marker delta (Mkr1) frequency to 321.4 MHz. Set the synthesized  
sweeper CW frequency to the new calculated frequency.  
New CW Frequency = 321.4 MHz + Mkr1 Frequency  
For example, if the marker delta (Mkr1) frequency is 725 Hz, the  
new CW frequency would be 321.400725 MHz.  
10.On the analyzer, press System, Alignments,  
Freq Correct (On).  
Setting the Synthesized Sweeper Power Level  
11.Zero and calibrate the low-power sensor and power meter in dBm  
mode using the 30 dB reference attenuator. Enter the 300 MHz  
calibration factor of the power sensor into the power meter.  
12.Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-73, with the output of  
the synthesized sweeper connected to the power sensor using an  
adapter between the cable and the power sensor.  
13.Adjust the synthesized sweeper power level for a power meter  
reading of –30 dBm 0.1 dB.  
14.Record the power meter reading as Input Power.  
Input Power ____________dBm  
Measuring the IF INPUT Accuracy  
15.Connect the APC 3.5 cable from the RF OUTPUT of the synthesized  
sweeper to the IF INPUT of the analyzer.  
16.Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the analyzer by pressing the following keys:  
System, Alignments, Auto Align, Off  
AMPLITUDE, More 1 of 2, Corrections, Corrections (Off)  
AMPLITUDE, –30 dBm  
Input/Output, Input Mixer, Input Mixer (Ext)  
Ext Mix Band, 26.5–40 GHz  
FREQUENCY, 30 GHz  
SPAN, Zero Span  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 1 kHz  
17.Press Peak Search on the analyzer. Record the marker (Mkr1)  
amplitude reading as the Measured Power.  
Measured Power ____________dBm  
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18.Subtract the Input Power (step 14) from the Measured Power  
(step 17) and record the difference as the IF INPUT Accuracy.  
IF INPUT Accuracy = Measured Power – Input Power  
For example, if the Measured Power is –29.34 dBm and the Input  
Power is –30.08 dBm, the IF INPUT Accuracy would be 0.74 dB.  
19.Record the IF INPUT Accuracy as Test Record entry 1 in the  
Performance Verification Test Record.  
Post-Test Instrument Restoration  
20.Disconnect the cable from the IF INPUT connector.  
21.Preset the analyzer.  
22.On the analyzer, press the following keys:  
System, Alignments  
Auto Align, All  
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54. Comms Frequency Response (Option BAC or BAH)  
54. Comms Frequency Response (Option BAC  
or BAH)  
This test measures the analyzer amplitude error as a function of  
frequency. The output of a source is fed through a power splitter to a  
power sensor and the analyzer. The source’s power level is adjusted at  
50 MHz to place the displayed signal at the analyzer center graticule  
line. The power meter is then set to measure dB relative to the power  
level at 50 MHz. At each new analyzer source frequency and center  
frequency, the source power level is adjusted to place the signal at the  
center horizontal graticule line. The power meter displays the inverse of  
the frequency response relative to 50 MHz.  
For improved amplitude accuracy in the PCS and Cellular bands, a  
power splitter is characterized using a second power sensor (the  
“reference” sensor) connected to one power splitter output port. The  
other power splitter output port connects to the “buried” sensor; it is not  
removed from the power splitter. Once the characterization is done, the  
reference sensor is removed and replaced by the analyzer.  
This procedure also tests frequency response with the optional  
preamplifier (Option 1DS) turned on if the analyzer is equipped with  
Option 1DS. When testing the preamplifier, it is necessary to  
re-characterize the power splitter/buried sensor combination.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is “Frequency  
Response.”  
NOTE  
There is no performance test record provided for recording the results of  
this test. Results of this test are required by test 59. Comms Absolute  
Power Accuracy (Options BAC or BAH), located in this chapter.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized sweeper  
Function generator  
Power meter  
RF Power sensor (2 required)  
Microwave power sensor  
Microwave power splitter  
Adapter, APC 3.5 (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to Type-N (m)  
Adapter, Type-N (m) to BNC (f)  
Fixed Attenuator, 20 dB  
BNC Tee (BNC f,m,f)  
Cable, BNC, 122-cm (48-in) (2 required)  
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Cable, Type-N, 183-cm (72-in)  
Cable, APC 3.5  
Termination, 50 Ω, BNC (m)  
Procedure  
Part 1: Source/Splitter Characterization  
NOTE  
On analyzers equipped with the optional preamplifier, Option 1DS, this  
characterization will be performed twice. The first characterization,  
which will be performed on all analyzers, will be performed without the  
20 dB fixed attenuator connected. The second characterization, which  
will be performed only on analyzers with Option 1DS, will be performed  
with the 20 dB fixed attenuator connected.  
1. Connect the Agilent 8482A to Channel A of the power meter. This  
will be the “reference” sensor. Connect the other Agilent 8482A to  
Channel B of the power meter. This will be the “buried” sensor. Refer  
Figure 2-74  
Source/Splitter Characterization Setup  
2. Zero and calibrate both power sensors.  
3. On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor for 50 MHz.  
4. On the power meter, set the Channel B calibration factor to 100%.  
Do not change this calibration factor during this test.  
5. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-74. Do not use the 20  
dB fixed attenuator unless frequency response with the Preamp On  
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is being measured.  
6. Set the source frequency to 50 MHz and amplitude to 0 dBm.  
7. Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –10 dBm 0.1 dB (if the preamp is not being tested), or a  
power meter reading of –20 dBm 0.1 dB (if the preamp is being  
tested).  
8. Record the source amplitude setting, and both the Channel A and  
Channel B power meter readings in Table 2-108.  
9. Tune the source to the next frequency in Table 2-108.  
10.On the power meter, set the Channel A calibration factor to the  
calibration factor of the reference sensor for the current source  
frequency.  
11.Adjust the source amplitude to obtain a Channel A power meter  
reading of –10 dBm 0.1 dB (if the preamp is not being tested), or a  
power meter reading of –20 dBm 0.1 dB (if the preamp is being  
tested).  
12.Record the source amplitude setting, and both the Channel A and  
Channel B power meter readings in Table 2-108. If the preamp is  
being measured, enter these values in the “Preamp On” columns.  
Otherwise, enter these values in the “Preamp Off” columns.  
13.Repeat step 9 through step 12 for frequencies up to 2000 MHz in  
14.For each entry in Table 2-108, calculate the splitter tracking error as  
follows:  
Splitter Tracking Error = Channel A Power – Channel B Power  
For example, if Channel A Power is –10.05 dBm and Channel B  
Power is –10.23 dBm, the Splitter Tracking Error is 0.18 dB.  
NOTE  
When calculating the splitter tracking error with the 20 dB fixed  
attenuator in place, the splitter tracking errors will be nominally 20 dB.  
Table 2-108  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter Tracking  
Error  
Source Power  
Setting  
Frequency  
Preamp Preamp  
Off On  
Preamp  
Off  
Preamp  
On  
Preamp Preamp Preamp  
Off On Off  
Preamp  
On  
50 MHz  
800 MHz  
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Table 2-108  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter Tracking  
Error  
Source Power  
Setting  
Frequency  
Preamp Preamp  
Off On  
Preamp  
Off  
Preamp  
On  
Preamp Preamp Preamp  
Off On Off  
Preamp  
On  
810 MHz  
820 MHz  
830 MHz  
840 MHz  
850 MHz  
860 MHz  
880 MHz  
890 MHz  
900 MHz  
910 MHz  
920 MHz  
930 MHz  
940 MHz  
950 MHz  
960 MHz  
970 MHz  
980 MHz  
990 MHz  
1000 MHz  
1700 MHz  
1710 MHz  
1720 MHz  
1730 MHz  
1740 MHz  
1750 MHz  
1760 MHz  
1770 MHz  
1780 MHz  
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Table 2-108  
Source/Splitter Characterization  
Power Meter Reading  
Channel A Channel B  
Splitter Tracking  
Error  
Source Power  
Setting  
Frequency  
Preamp Preamp  
Off On  
Preamp  
Off  
Preamp  
On  
Preamp Preamp Preamp  
Off On Off  
Preamp  
On  
1790 MHz  
1800 MHz  
1810 MHz  
1820 MHz  
1830 MHz  
1840 MHz  
1850 MHz  
1860 MHz  
1870 MHz  
1880 MHz  
1890 MHz  
1900 MHz  
1910 MHz  
1920 MHz  
1930 MHz  
1940 MHz  
1950 MHz  
1960 MHz  
1970 MHz  
1980 MHz  
1990 MHz  
2000 MHz  
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54. Comms Frequency Response (Option BAC or BAH)  
Part 2: Measuring Frequency Response, 800 MHz to 1000 MHz,  
1700 MHz to 2000 MHz (0 dB, 5 dB, 10 dB, 25 dB, and 40 dB  
Attenuation)  
Figure 2-75  
Comms Frequency Response Test Setup  
1. This procedure will be performed several times with various  
combinations of input attenuation, resolution bandwidth, and  
preamp settings as described in Table 2-109. Make 6 copies of Table  
2-110 (7 copies if the analyzer is equipped with the preamp,  
Option 1DS). Label each copy with the information listed in Table  
2-109.  
Table 2-109  
Comms Frequency Response Measurement Conditions  
Test  
Measurement  
Attenuation Res BW Preamp  
1
40 dB  
25 dB  
10 dB  
40 dB  
5 dB  
10 kHz  
10 kHz  
10 kHz  
300 kHz  
300 kHz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
cdmaOne Channel Power  
Accuracy  
2
3
4
5
GSM Transmit Power  
Accuracy  
6
7
cdmaOne Receive Channel  
Power Accuracy  
0 dB  
0 dB  
10 kHz  
10 kHz  
Off  
On  
cdmaOne Receive Channel  
Power Accuracy (Preamp On)  
2. Remove the reference sensor (Channel A sensor) from the power  
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splitter. Connect the power splitter to the analyzer 50 Input using  
an adapter. Do not use a cable. If measuring with the preamp on,  
connect the 20 dB attenuator to the analyzer input. Refer to Figure  
2-75.  
3. Set the source frequency to 50 MHz.  
4. Set the source POWER LEVEL to –6 dBm.  
5. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Set the controls as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 800 MHz  
CF Step, 10 MHz  
SPAN, 0 kHz  
Input/Output (or Input), Coupling (AC) (ESA 6.7 GHz and 13.2 GHz  
only)  
(Tests 1–6) AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp, (Off) (Option 1DS only)  
(Test 7) AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp, (On) (Option 1DS only)  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y-Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
(Tests 1–6) AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –10 dBm  
(Test 7) AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –30 dBm  
Attenuation, x dB (Man) Where x is listed in Table 2-109.  
Scale/Div, 1 dB  
(Tests 1, 2, 3, 6, 7) BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 kHz (Man)  
(Tests 4, 5) BW/Avg, Res BW, 300 kHz (Man)  
Video BW, 10 kHz (Man)  
6. Press Marker.  
7. Adjust the source POWER LEVEL to obtain a marker amplitude  
reading of –12 dBm 0.1 dB (Tests 1–6) or –32 dBm 0.1 dB (Tests 7)  
8. Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-110 as the  
current Channel B reading.  
9. Trigger a sweep on the analyzer.  
10.Perform a peak search on the analyzer. Manually press Peak Search  
(or Search).  
11.Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-110.  
12.Set the source to the next frequency listed in Table 2-110.  
13.Set the analyzer center frequency to the next frequency listed in  
Table 2-110 by pressing the FREQUENCY and up arrow keys to step  
the center frequency.  
14.Adjust the source POWER LEVEL to obtain a marker amplitude  
reading of –12 dBm 0.1 dB (Tests 1–6) or –32 dBm 0.1 dB (Tests 7)  
15.Record the current Channel B power reading in Table 2-110 as the  
current Channel B reading.  
16.Trigger a sweep on the analyzer.  
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17.Perform a peak search on the analyzer. Manually press Search.  
18.Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude reading in Table 2-110 as  
marker (Mkr1) Amptd.  
19.Repeat step 12 through step 18 for each frequency in Table 2-110.  
20.Copy the splitter tracking errors from Table 2-108 into Table 2-110.  
For Tests 1–6, use the Preamp Off values. For Test 7, use the Preamp  
On values.  
21.Calculate the Flatness Error for each frequency in Table 2-110 as  
follows:  
Flatness Error = Mkr1 Amptd – Current Channel B – Splitter Tracking Error  
For example, if marker (Mkr1) Amptd is –10.32 dBm, Current  
Channel B is –10.2 and Splitter Tracking Error is 0.18 dB, Flatness  
Error would be –0.30 dB.  
22.Record the Flatness Error for 50 MHz below as the 50 MHz  
Ref Amptd:  
50 MHz Ref Amptd: __________  
23.Calculate the Flatness Relative to 50 MHz for each frequency in  
Table 2-110 as follows:  
Flatness Relative to 50 MHz = Flatness Error – 50 MHz Ref Amptd  
For example, if Flatness Error is –30.0 dB, 50 MHz Ref Amptd is  
0.15 dB and setup change error is –0.19 dB, Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz would be –0.45 dB.  
24.Repeat step 2 through step 23 of Part 2 using the attenuation and  
resolution bandwidth settings as indicated in Table 2-109 for Tests  
2–6.  
25.If the analyzer is equipped with the optional preamplifier, Option  
1DS, perform Part 1, the Source/Splitter Characterization again for  
the Preamp On case.  
26.If the analyzer is equipped with the optional preamplifier, Option  
1DS, perform step 2 through step 23, Part 2, using the attenuation  
and resolution bandwidth settings as indicated in Table 2-109 for  
Test 7.  
27.Proceed to Part 3: Test Results.  
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Table 2-110  
Frequency  
Frequency Response Worksheet  
Test:_______ Atten:_______ RBW:_______ Preamp:_______  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Marker  
(Mkr1)  
Amptd  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Flatness  
Error  
50 MHz  
0 dB (Ref)  
800 MHz  
810 MHz  
820 MHz  
830 MHz  
840 MHz  
850 MHz  
860 MHz  
870 MHz  
880 MHz  
890 MHz  
900 MHz  
910 MHz  
920 MHz  
930 MHz  
940 MHz  
950 MHz  
960 MHz  
970 MHz  
980 MHz  
990 MHz  
1000 MHz  
1700 MHz  
1710 MHz  
1720 MHz  
1730 MHz  
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Table 2-110  
Frequency  
Frequency Response Worksheet  
Test:_______ Atten:_______ RBW:_______ Preamp:_______  
Current  
Channel B  
Reading  
Marker  
(Mkr1)  
Amptd  
Splitter  
Tracking  
Error  
Flatness  
Relative to  
50 MHz  
Flatness  
Error  
1740 MHz  
1750 MHz  
1760 MHz  
1770 MHz  
1780 MHz  
1790 MHz  
1800 MHz  
1810 MHz  
1820 MHz  
1830 MHz  
1840 MHz  
1850 MHz  
1860 MHz  
1870 MHz  
1880 MHz  
1890 MHz  
1900 MHz  
1910 MHz  
1920 MHz  
1930 MHz  
1940 MHz  
1950 MHz  
1960 MHz  
1970 MHz  
1980 MHz  
1990 MHz  
2000 MHz  
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Part 3: Test Results  
1. Repeat the following steps using the Table 2-110 data for each set of  
test data for Tests 1–6 (Option 1DS, Tests 1–7):  
a. Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz column for the 800 MHz to 1000 MHz range in Table  
2-110 as the Maximum Response in the 800 MHz to 1000 MHz  
Cellular Band for the appropriate test number.  
b. Record the most positive number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz column for the 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz range in Table  
2-110 as the Maximum Response in the 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz  
PCS Band for the appropriate test number.  
c. Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz column for the 800 MHz to 1000 MHz range in Table  
2-110 as the Minimum Response in the 800 MHz to 1000 MHz  
Cellular Band for the appropriate test number.  
d. Record the most negative number from the Flatness Relative to  
50 MHz column for the 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz range in Table  
2-110 as the Minimum Response in the 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz  
PCS Band for the appropriate test number.  
Table 2-111  
Absolute Frequency Response  
800 MHz to 1000 MHz  
Cellular Band  
1700 MHz to 2000 MHz  
PCS Band  
Test  
Minimum  
Response  
(dB)  
Maximum  
Response  
(dB)  
Minimum  
Response  
(dB)  
Maximum  
Response  
(dB)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2. Repeat the following using the data in Table 2-111 for Tests 1–6  
(Option 1DS, Tests 1–7):  
a. Subtract the Minimum Response for the 800 MHz to 1000 MHz  
Cellular Band from The Maximum Response for the 800 MHz to  
1000 MHz Cellular Band and record the difference as the  
Peak-to-Peak Response in  
Table 2-112 for the appropriate test number.  
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b. Subtract the Minimum Response for the 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz  
PCS Band from The Maximum Response for the 1700 MHz to  
2000 MHz PCS Band and record the difference as the  
Peak-to-Peak Response in Table 2-113 for the appropriate test  
number.  
3. The Comms Frequency Response test is completed  
Table 2-112  
Test  
Comms Frequency Response Test Results, Cellular Bands  
Peak-to-Peak  
Measurement  
Attenuation  
Res BW  
Preamp  
Response  
(dB)  
1
2
3
4
5
cdmaOne Channel Power  
Accuracy  
40 dB  
25 dB  
10 dB  
40 dB  
5 dB  
10 kHz  
10 kHz  
10 kHz  
300 kHz  
300 kHz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
GSM Transmit Power  
Accuracy  
6
7
cdmaOne Receive Channel  
Power Accuracy  
0 dB  
0 dB  
10 kHz  
10 kHz  
Off  
On  
cdmaOne Receive Channel  
Power Accuracy (Preamp On)  
NOTE  
There is no performance test record provided for recording the results of  
this test. Results of this test are required by test 59. Comms Absolute  
Power Accuracy (Options BAC or BAH), located in this chapter.  
Table 2-113  
Test  
Comms Frequency Response Test Results, PCS Bands  
Peak-to-Peak  
Measurement  
Attenuation  
Res BW  
Preamp  
Response  
(dB)  
1
2
3
4
5
cdmaOne Channel Power  
Accuracy  
40 dB  
25 dB  
10 dB  
40 dB  
5 dB  
10 kHz  
10 kHz  
10 kHz  
300 kHz  
300 kHz  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
GSM Transmit Power  
Accuracy  
6
7
cdmaOne Receive Channel  
Power Accuracy  
0 dB  
0 dB  
10 kHz  
10 kHz  
Off  
On  
cdmaOne Receive Channel  
Power Accuracy (Preamp On)  
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58. GSM Phase and Frequency Error (Options BAH and B7E)  
58. GSM Phase and Frequency Error (Options  
BAH and B7E)  
This test verifies the ability of a UUT (unit under test) to measure  
phase and frequency error in the GSM personality (Option BAH). ESA  
Series Spectrum Analyzers that use both Options BAH and B7E are  
used to measure and verify the performance of the phase and frequency  
error in the GSM personality.  
Phase and frequency error in the GSM personality is measured by  
generating a GSM forward link carrier with a single active time slot.  
Note that Option B7D is a required Option for B7E. This test is  
repeated at different frequencies and amplitude signal levels.  
There are no related adjustment procedures for this performance test.  
Equipment Required  
Sythesized signal generator with GSM capabilities  
Cable, BNC, 120-cm (48-in.)  
Cable, Type N, 183-cm (73-in.)  
Figure 2-76  
GSM Phase and Frequency Test Setup  
Procedure  
Set the signal generator to generate a single forward link GSM  
modulated carrier with a single time slot by performing the following  
steps:  
NOTE  
The signal generator provides the 10 MHz reference for the analyzer.  
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1. Set up the equipment as shown in Figure 2-76.  
2. Preset the signal generator by pressing the PRESET hardkey.  
3. To enter the GSM setup, press the following signal generator keys:  
MODE, Real Time I/Q Baseband  
TDMA, GSM  
4. Press the Data Format Continuous/Framed softkey and highlight  
Framed to select a single time slot.  
5. Turn on the GSM setup screen by pressing the GSM ON/OFF softkey  
and highlighting ON.  
6. Turn RF on by pressing the RF ON/OFF softkey.  
7. Set the signal generator frequency to the first frequency listed in  
Column 1 of Table 2-114.  
8. Set the signal generator amplitude to the first amplitude listed in  
Column 2 of Table 2-114.  
9. Set the analyzer to measure GSM phase and frequency error by  
performing the following steps:  
a. Preset the analyzer by pressing the Preset hardkey.  
b. Enter the GSM personality by pressing the Mode hardkey  
followed by the GSM softkey.  
c. Initiate the phase and frequency measurement by pressing the  
Measure hardkey followed by the Phase and Frequency softkey.  
d. Use the first frequency listed in the Table 2-114 by pressing the  
Frequency hardkey, Channel Freq and entering the numeric value.  
10. Press Meas Setup. If the Average Type softkey is present, press  
Average Type to highlight Mean.  
11.Press Average Number, 10, Enter.  
12.Press Single. The analyzer will make ten measurements and report  
the average values for peak and RMS phase errors and frequency  
error.  
13.Enter the peak and RMS phase errors and the frequency error in the  
appropriate row of Table 2-114.  
Table 2-114  
GSM - Phase and Frequency Measurement Table  
ESA/ESG  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
ESG  
Amplitude  
(dBm)  
Phase Error (deg)  
Frequency  
Error (Hz)  
Peak  
RMS  
900  
0
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Table 2-114  
GSM - Phase and Frequency Measurement Table  
ESA/ESG  
Frequency  
(MHz)  
ESG  
Amplitude  
(dBm)  
Phase Error (deg)  
Frequency  
Error (Hz)  
Peak  
RMS  
900  
–30  
0
1800  
1800  
–30  
14. Repeat step 7 through step 13 for each of the frequencies and  
amplitudes listed in Table 2-114.  
15.Record the worst peak phase error from Column 3 as Entry 1 in the  
performance test record.  
16.Record the worst RMS phase error from Column 4 as Entry 2 in the  
performance test record.  
17.Record the worst frequency error from Column 5 as Entry 3 in the  
performance test record.  
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59. Comms Absolute Power Accuracy (Options BAC or BAH)  
59. Comms Absolute Power Accuracy (Options  
BAC or BAH)  
This test measures the absolute amplitude of the ESA Series Spectrum  
Analyzer at numerous input levels, attenuator settings, and log levels.  
The test also measures the amplitude accuracy with the Preamp On  
when Option 1DS is present. The measured performance, when added  
to the absolute frequency response over a 20 to 30 °C temperature  
range, yields the Comms Absolute Accuracy. The absolute frequency  
response is tested separately. Refer to the Frequency Response  
performance test.  
The frequency response is not specified in the Cellular nor PCS bands;  
therefore, the Comms Frequency Response test must be completed first.  
The worksheet data will be used with the results of the Comms  
Amplitude Accuracy at 50 MHz to yield to the Comms absolute  
accuracy in the Cellular and PCS bands.  
A sythesized signal generator and attenuators are used as the signal  
source to the analyzer. A power meter is used to measure the signal  
source (with the attenuators set to 0 dB). The value measured is  
recorded as the source amplitude. 15 dBm as well as 0 dBm are the  
source levels used.  
The attenuators are used to adjust the signal levels applied to the  
analyzer from the initial signal amplitude. The amplitude measured by  
the analyzer is compared to the actual signal level and the amplitude  
error is then calculated.  
This test is repeated at different frequencies and amplitude signal  
levels.  
The related adjustment for this performance test is the “IF Amplitude  
Adjustment.”  
Equipment Required  
Synthesized signal generator  
10 dB step attenuator  
1 dB step attenuator  
Attenuator interconnection kit  
Attenuator driver (if programmable step attenuators are used)  
Power meter  
Power sensor  
Cable, Type-N, 62 cm (24 in.) (m) (2 required)  
Cable, BNC  
Adapter, Type-N (f) to Type-N (f)  
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Additional Equipment for Option BAB  
Adapter, Type N (f) to APC 3.5 (f)  
Figure 2-77  
Measure Source Test Setup  
Procedure  
Part 1: cdmaOne Channel Power and GSM Transmit Power  
Table 2-115, Table 2-116, Table 2-119, and Table 2-120 list the reference  
level, input attenuation, and nominal input level for the analyzer, and  
nominal attenuation for the calibrated 1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators  
for the amplitude accuracy measurements.  
Table 2-115  
cdmaOne Channel Power (Option BAC), Preamp Off, Input  
Level –25 dBm  
Nominal  
Input  
Level  
Reference Resolution  
Internal  
1 dB Step  
10 dB Step Nominal  
Level  
Bandwidth Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator  
Source  
Level  
(dBm)  
(dBm)  
(kHz)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
15  
15  
30  
–5  
15  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
40  
40  
25  
25  
10  
0
0
0
0
0
0
15  
15  
0
15  
15  
15  
15  
–5  
20  
20  
40  
–5  
–25  
–25  
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Table 2-115  
cdmaOne Channel Power (Option BAC), Preamp Off, Input  
Level –25 dBm  
Nominal  
Input  
Level  
Reference Resolution  
Internal  
1 dB Step  
10 dB Step Nominal  
Level  
Bandwidth Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator  
Source  
Level  
(dBm)  
(dBm)  
(kHz)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
–25  
–5  
10  
10  
0
40  
15  
Table 2-116  
GSM Transmit Power (Option BAH), Preamp Off, Input Level  
>20 dBm  
Nominal Reference Resolution  
Internal  
1 dB Step  
10 dB Step  
Nominal  
Source  
Level  
Input  
Level  
Level  
Bandwidth Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator  
(dBm)  
(dBm)  
(kHz)  
300  
300  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
15  
15  
15  
30  
40  
40  
0
0
0
0
15  
15  
1. Press Preset on the analyzer. Press the Factory Preset softkey, if it is  
displayed. Wait for the preset routine to finish.  
2. Perform a complete self-alignment and set Auto Align Off. Press  
System, Alignments, Align Now, All, and wait for the alignment routine  
to finish. Then, press Return, Auto Align, Off.  
3. Zero and calibrate the power meter and power sensor connected to  
Channel A of the power meter.  
4. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-77.  
5. Preset the synthesized signal generator. Press:  
Blue Key, Special, 0, 0 and set the signal generator as follows:  
FREQUENCY, 50 MHz  
AMPLITUDE, 15 dBm  
6. Set the 10 dB and 1 dB step attenuators to 0 dB.  
7. Obtain the actual attenuation for the 0 dB setting of each attenuator  
at 50 MHz from the metrology data for the step attenuators. In some  
cases this value might be zero, by definition. Add the two actual  
attenuations to obtain the 0 dB reference attenuation.  
RefAtten0dB = 10 dB Actual0dB + 1 dB Actual0dB  
For example, if the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator  
at the 0 dB setting is 0.03 dB, then 10 dB Actual  
is 0.03 dB. If the  
0dB  
actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator at the 0 dB setting is  
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0.02 dB, then 1 dB Actual  
0.05 dB.  
is 0.02 dB. In this case RefAtten  
is  
0dB  
0dB  
8. Obtain the metrology data for the step attenuators at 50 MHz. Enter  
the actual attenuation values for each attenuator setting as  
Table 2-117  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, cdmaOne, Input Level –25  
dBm  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Total  
Attenuation  
Amptd  
Accuracy  
Nominal  
Input  
Amptd  
Ref  
Level  
Meas  
Amptd  
Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
15 dBm  
30 dBm  
–5 dBm  
15 dBm  
–25 dBm  
–5 dBm  
15 dBm  
15 dBm  
–5 dBm  
–5 dBm  
–25 dBm  
–25 dBm  
0 dB  
0 dB  
20 dB  
20 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
20 dB  
20 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
Table 2-118  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, GSM, Input Level >–20 dBm  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Total  
Attenuation  
Amptd  
Accuracy  
Nominal  
Input  
Amptd  
Ref  
Level  
Meas  
Amptd  
Setting  
Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
15 dBm  
30 dBm  
15 dBm  
15 dBm  
9. Calculate the actual total attenuation by adding the actual  
attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator to the actual attenuation for  
the 10 dB step attenuator for each total attenuation setting listed in  
NOTE  
The external attenuators and cables are now part of the “source.”  
10.Adjust the signal generator amplitude for a power meter reading of  
15 dBm 0.2 dB. Record the power meter reading here:  
Amptd  
= _______ dBm  
15dBm  
11.Connect the equipment as indicated in Figure 2-78.  
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Figure 2-78  
Amplitude Accuracy Test Setup  
12.Set the analyzer as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 0 kHz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 10 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, 15 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 40 dB  
13.Perform the following steps for each of the nominal amplitude values  
listed in Table 2-115 and Table 2-116:  
a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated.  
c. Set the analyzer reference level as indicated.  
d. Set the analyzer input attenuation as indicated.  
e. Set the analyzer resolution bandwidth as indicated.  
f. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
g. Press Peak Search (or Search). The marker can still make a valid  
measurement even though the signal may be slightly above the  
reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting.  
h. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the Measured  
Amplitude in Table 2-117 and Table 2-118.  
i. If the nominal amplitude is 15 dBm, calculate the amplitude  
accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – Amptd15dBm  
j. If the amplitude is less than 15 dBm, calculate the amplitude  
accuracy as follows:  
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Amplitude Accuracy = Measured Amplitude – (Amptd15dBm – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten0dB  
)
14.Set the 10 dB and 1 dB step attenuators to 0 dB.  
15.Disconnect the cable from the analyzer input connector and connect  
the cable to the adapter and power sensor as shown in Figure 2-77.  
16.Adjust the signal generator AMPLITUDE for a power meter reading  
of 0 dbm 0.2 dB. Record the power meter reading here:  
Amptd  
= _______ dBm  
0dBm  
17.Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-78.  
18.Perform the following steps for each of the “Nominal Input  
Amplitude” values listed in Table 2-119 and Table 2-120.  
a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated.  
c. Set the analyzer reference level as indicated.  
d. Set the analyzer input attenuation as indicated.  
e. Set the analyzer resolution bandwidth as indicated.  
f. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
g. Press Peak Search (or Search). The marker can still make a valid  
measurement, even though the signal may be slightly above the  
reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting.  
h. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the Measured  
Amplitude in Table 2-121 and Table 2-122.  
i. Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy =  
Measured Amplitude – (Amptd0dB – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten0dB  
)
Table 2-119  
cdmaOne Channel Power (Option BAC), Preamp Off, Input level  
<−25 dBm  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
(dBm)  
Reference  
Level  
Resolution  
Bandwidth  
Input  
Attenuation  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
Source  
Level  
(dBm)  
(kHz)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
−45  
−45  
−55  
−55  
−70  
−70  
−45  
−25  
−55  
−35  
−70  
−50  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
5
40  
40  
50  
50  
70  
70  
0
5
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Table 2-120  
GSM Transmit Power (Option BAH), Preamp Off, Input level  
≤−20 dBm  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
(dBm)  
Reference  
Level  
Resolution  
Bandwidth  
Input  
Attenuation  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Nominal  
Source  
Level  
(dBm)  
(kHz)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
20  
20  
30  
30  
40  
40  
50  
50  
60  
60  
0
300  
300  
300  
300  
300  
300  
300  
300  
300  
300  
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20  
20  
30  
30  
40  
40  
50  
50  
60  
60  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20  
10  
30  
20  
40  
30  
50  
40  
60  
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Table 2-121  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, cdmaOne, Input Level <–25  
dBm  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Total  
Attenuation  
Amptd  
Accuracy  
Nominal  
Input  
Amptd  
Ref  
Level  
Meas  
Amptd  
Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual  
5 dB  
5 dB  
5 dB  
5 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
50 dB  
70 dB  
70 dB  
45 dB  
45 dB  
55 dB  
55 dB  
70 dB  
70 dB  
–45 dBm  
–25 dBm  
–55 dBm  
–35 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–45 dBm  
–45 dBm  
–55 dBm  
–55 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–70 dBm  
Table 2-122  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, GSM, Input Level –20 dBm  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Total  
Attenuation  
Amptd  
Accuracy  
Nominal  
Input  
Amptd  
Ref  
Level  
Meas  
Amptd  
Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
20 dB  
20 dB  
30 dB  
20 dB  
20 dB  
30 dB  
0 dBm  
–20 dBm  
–20 dBm  
–30 dBm  
–20 dBm  
–10 dBm  
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Table 2-122  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet, GSM, Input Level –20 dBm  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Total  
Attenuation  
Amptd  
Accuracy  
Nominal  
Input  
Amptd  
Ref  
Level  
Meas  
Amptd  
Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
30 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
50 dB  
60 dB  
60 dB  
30 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
50 dB  
50 dB  
60 dB  
60 dB  
–30 dBm  
–20 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–30 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–60 dBm  
19.Table 2-117 and Table 2-121 have two Amplitude Accuracy entries  
for each nominal input amplitude setting. For each of the nominal  
input amplitude setting pairs in Table 2-117 and Table 2-121, record  
the worst of the two Amplitude Accuracy values in Table 2-123 and  
Table 2-124 as the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy for the same  
Nominal Input Amplitude setting.  
20.Table 2-118 and Table 2-122 have two Amplitude Accuracy entries  
for each nominal input amplitude setting. For each of the nominal  
input amplitude setting pairs in Table 2-118 and Table 2-122, record  
the worst of the two Amplitude Accuracy values in Table 2-125 and  
Table 2-126 as the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy for the same  
Nominal Input Amplitude setting.  
21.Copy into Table 2-123 and Table 2-124 the peak-to-peak frequency  
response error for the appropriate input attenuation setting from the  
Comms Frequency Response Performance Test for both the 800 MHz  
to 1 GHz Cellular Band, and the 1.7 GHz to 2 GHz PCS Band  
measured in a 10 kHz resolution bandwidth.  
22.Copy into Table 2-125 and Table 2-126 the peak-to-peak frequency  
response error for the appropriate input attenuation setting from the  
Comms Frequency Response Performance Test for both the 800 MHz  
to 1 GHz Cellular Band, and the 1.7 GHz to 2 GHz PCS Band  
measured in a 300 kHz resolution bandwidth.  
23.For each Nominal Input Amplitude setting listed in Table 2-123, add  
the values for the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy (Column 2), the  
peak-to-peak response (Column 4), and the uncertainty (Column 5).  
Record the sum as the cdmaOne Channel Power Accuracy (Column  
6). Repeat this step for Table 2-124, Table 2-125, and Table 2-126.  
24.Record the cdmaOne Channel Power and GSM Transmit Power  
Results in the test record as indicated by the test record entry  
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numbers in parenthesis.  
25.Continue with Part 2.  
Table 2-123  
cdmaOne Channel Power Accuracy (Cellular Band)  
cdmaOne  
Channel  
Power  
Accuracy  
(dB)  
Columns  
2+4+5  
Peak to  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
50 MHz  
Amplitude Attenuation  
Accuracy  
Input  
Uncertainty  
(dB)  
Peak  
Response  
(800 MHz to  
1 GHz)  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
15  
40  
25  
10  
10  
10  
10  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
5  
25  
45  
55  
70  
Table 2-124  
cdmaOne Channel Power Accuracy (PCS Band)  
cdmaOne  
Channel  
Power  
Accuracy  
(dB)  
Columns  
2+4+5  
Peak to  
Peak  
Response  
(1.7 GHz to  
2 GHz)  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
50 MHz  
Amplitude Attenuation  
Accuracy  
Input  
Uncertainty  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
15  
40  
25  
10  
10  
10  
10  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
7)  
5  
8)  
25  
45  
55  
70  
9)  
10)  
11)  
12)  
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Table 2-125  
GSM Transmit Power Accuracy (Cellular Band)  
Peak to  
GSM Channel  
Power  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
50 MHz  
Amplitude Attenuation  
Accuracy  
Input  
Peak  
Response  
(800 MHz to  
1 GHz)  
Uncertainty  
Accuracy  
Columns  
2+4+5  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
15  
40  
5
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
13)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
17)  
18)  
20  
30  
40  
50  
60  
5
5
5
5
Table 2-126  
GSM Transmit Power Accuracy (PCS Band)  
Peak to  
GSM Channel  
Power  
Accuracy  
Columns 2+4+5  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
50 MHz  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Input  
Attenuation  
Peak  
Uncertainty  
Response  
(1.7 GHz to  
2 GHz)  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
15  
40  
5
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
0.19  
19)  
20)  
21)  
22)  
23)  
24)  
20  
30  
40  
50  
60  
5
5
5
5
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Part 2: cdmaOne Receive Channel Power (Preamp Off)  
Table 2-127 lists the reference level, input attenuation, and nominal  
input level for the analyzer, and nominal attenuation for the calibrated  
1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators for the amplitude accuracy  
measurements.  
Table 2-127  
cdmaOne Receive Channel Power, Preamp Off (Option BAC)  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
(dBm)  
Reference Resolution  
Input  
Attenuation  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Source  
Nominal  
Level  
Level  
Bandwidth  
(dBm)  
(kHz)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
40  
40  
60  
60  
70  
70  
80  
80  
85  
85  
20  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
0
0
40  
40  
60  
60  
70  
70  
80  
80  
80  
80  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
40  
40  
60  
50  
70  
60  
80  
65  
85  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
1. Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 40 dB and the 1 dB step attenuator  
to 0 dB.  
2. Obtain the actual attenuation for the 0 dB setting of each attenuator  
at 50 MHz from the metrology data for the step attenuators. In some  
cases this value might be zero, by definition. Add the two actual  
attenuations to obtain the 0 dB reference attenuation.  
RefAtten40dB = 10 dB Actual40dB + 1 dB Actual0dB  
For example, if the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator  
at the 0 dB setting is 40.03 dB, then 10 dB Actual  
is 40.03 dB. If  
40dB  
the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator at the 0 dB  
setting is 0.02 dB, then 1 dB Actual is 0.02 dB. In this case  
0dB  
RefAtten  
is 40.05 dB.  
40dB  
3. Obtain the metrology data for the step attenuators at 50 MHz.  
4. Calculate the actual total attenuation by adding the actual  
attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator to the actual attenuation for  
the 10 dB step attenuator for each total attenuation setting listed in  
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NOTE  
The external attenuators and cables are now part of the “source.”  
Table 2-128  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Total  
Attenuation  
Amptd  
Accuracy  
Nominal  
Input  
Amptd  
Ref.  
Level  
Meas  
Amptd  
Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
5 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
60 dB  
60 dB  
70 dB  
70 dB  
80 dB  
80 dB  
80 dB  
80 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
60 dB  
60 dB  
70 dB  
70 dB  
80 dB  
80 dB  
80 dB  
85 dB  
–20 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–80 dBm  
–65 dBm  
–85 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
–80 dBm  
–85 dBm  
–85 dBm  
5. Set the analyzer as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 0 kHz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 10 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y-Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –20 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp Off  
6. Perform the following steps for each of the “Nominal Input  
Amplitude” values listed in Table 2-127.  
a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated.  
c. Set the analyzer reference level as indicated.  
d. Set the analyzer input attenuation as indicated.  
e. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
f. Press Peak Search (or Search). The marker can still make a valid  
measurement, even though the signal may be slightly above the  
reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting.  
g. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the Measured  
Amplitude in Table 2-128.  
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h. Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy =  
Measured Amplitude – (Amptd0dB – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten40dB) + 40dB  
7. Table 2-128 has two Amplitude Accuracy entries for each nominal  
input amplitude setting. For each of the nominal input amplitude  
setting pairs in Table 2-128, record the worst of the two Amplitude  
Accuracy values in Table 2-129 and Table 2-130 as the 50 MHz  
Amplitude Accuracy for the same Nominal Input Amplitude setting.  
Table 2-129  
cdmaOne Receive Channel Power (Cellular Band) Preamp Off  
Peak to  
Peak  
Response  
(1.7 GHz to  
2 GHz)  
cdmaOne  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
50 MHz  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Input  
Attenuation  
Uncertainty  
Receive  
Channel Power  
Accuracy,  
Preamp Off  
Columns 2+4+5  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
40  
60  
70  
80  
85  
0
0
0
0
0
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
25)  
26)  
27)  
28)  
29)  
Table 2-130  
cdmaOne Receive Channel Power (PCS Band) Preamp Off  
Peak to  
Peak  
Response  
(1.7 GHz to  
2 GHz)  
cdmaOne  
Receive  
Channel Power  
Accuracy,  
Preamp Off  
Columns 2+4+5  
(dB)  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
50 MHz  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Input  
Attenuation  
Uncertainty  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
40  
60  
70  
80  
85  
0
0
0
0
0
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
30)  
31)  
32)  
33)  
34)  
8. Copy into Table 2-129 and Table 2-130 the peak-to-peak frequency  
response error for the appropriate input attenuation setting from the  
Comms Frequency Response Performance Test for both the 800 MHz  
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to 1 GHz Cellular Band, and the 1.7 GHz to 2 GHz PCS Band  
measured in a 10 kHz resolution bandwidth with the preamplifier  
off.  
9. For each Nominal Input Amplitude setting listed in Table 2-129, add  
the values for the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy (Column 2), the  
peak-to-peak response (Column 4), and the uncertainty (Column 5).  
Record the sum as the cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Accuracy  
(Column 6). Repeat this step for Table 2-130.  
10.Record the worst-case cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Accuracy  
Result from Table 2-129 (Cellular band) in the test record as test  
record entry number 21.  
11.Record the worst-case cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Accuracy  
Result from Table 2-130 (PCS band) in the test record as test record  
entry number 22.  
12.If the analyzer has Option 1DS (preamplifier) installed, continue  
with Part 3. If the analyzer does not have Option 1DS, this test  
procedure is completed.  
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59. Comms Absolute Power Accuracy (Options BAC or BAH)  
Part 3: cdmaOne Receive Channel Power (Preamplifier On)  
This procedure applies only to analyzers with Option 1DS  
(preamplifier) installed.  
Table 2-131 lists the reference level, input attenuation, and nominal  
input level for the analyzer, and nominal attenuation for the calibrated  
1 dB and 10 dB step attenuators for the amplitude accuracy  
measurements.  
Table 2-131  
cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Preamp On (Option BAC)  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
(dBm)  
Reference  
Level  
Resolution  
Bandwidth  
Input  
1 dB Step  
10 dB Step  
Source  
Nominal  
Level  
Attenuation Attenuator Attenuator  
(dBm)  
(kHz)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
40  
40  
60  
60  
70  
70  
80  
80  
90  
90  
100  
100  
20  
40  
40  
60  
50  
70  
60  
80  
70  
90  
80  
100  
10  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
40  
40  
60  
60  
70  
70  
80  
80  
90  
90  
100  
100  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
1. Set the 10 dB step attenuator to 40 dB and the 1 dB step attenuator  
to 0 dB.  
2. Obtain the actual attenuation for the 0 dB setting of each attenuator  
at 50 MHz from the metrology data for the step attenuators. In some  
cases this value might be zero, by definition. Add the two actual  
attenuations to obtain the 0 dB reference attenuation.  
RefAtten40dB = 10 dB Actual40dB + 1 dB Actual0dB  
For example, if the actual attenuation for the 10 dB step attenuator  
at the 0 dB setting is 40.03 dB, then 10 dB Actual  
is 40.03 dB. If  
40dB  
the actual attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator at the 0 dB  
setting is 0.02 dB, then 1 dB Actual is 0.02 dB. In this case  
0dB  
RefAtten  
is 40.05 dB.  
40dB  
3. Obtain the metrology data for the step attenuators at 50 MHz.  
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4. Calculate the actual total attenuation by adding the actual  
attenuation for the 1 dB step attenuator to the actual attenuation for  
the 10 dB step attenuator for each total attenuation setting listed in  
NOTE  
The external attenuators and cables are now part of the “source.”  
Table 2-132  
Amplitude Accuracy Worksheet  
1 dB Step  
Attenuator  
10 dB Step  
Attenuator  
Total  
Attenuation  
Nominal  
Input  
Amptd  
Amptd  
Accy  
Meas  
Amptd  
Ref Level  
Setting Actual Setting Actual Setting Actual  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
60 dB  
60 dB  
70 dB  
70 dB  
80 dB  
80 dB  
90 dB  
90 dB  
100 dB  
100 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
60 dB  
60 dB  
70 dB  
70 dB  
80 dB  
80 dB  
90 dB  
90 dB  
100 dB  
100 dB  
–20 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–80 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–90 dBm  
–80 dBm  
–100 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
–80 dBm  
–90 dBm  
–90 dBm  
–100 dBm  
–100 dBm  
5. Set the analyzer as follows:  
FREQUENCY, Center Freq, 50 MHz  
SPAN, 0 kHz  
BW/Avg, Res BW, 10 kHz  
BW/Avg, Video BW, 10 kHz  
AMPLITUDE, More, Y-Axis Units (or Amptd Units), dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Ref Level, –20 dBm  
AMPLITUDE, Attenuation, 0 dB  
AMPLITUDE, More, Int Preamp On  
6. Perform the following steps for each of the “Nominal Input  
Amplitude” values listed in Table 2-131.  
a. Set the 1 dB step attenuator as indicated.  
b. Set the 10 dB step attenuator as indicated.  
c. Set the analyzer reference level as indicated.  
d. Set the analyzer input attenuation as indicated.  
e. Press Single and wait for the sweep to finish.  
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f. Press Peak Search (or Search). The marker can still make a valid  
measurement, even though the signal may be slightly above the  
reference level for the first nominal amplitude setting.  
g. Record the marker (Mkr1) amplitude value as the Measured  
Amplitude in Table 2-132.  
h. Calculate the amplitude accuracy as follows:  
Amplitude Accuracy =  
Measured Amplitude – (Amptd0dB – ActualTotalAtten + RefAtten0dB) + 40dB  
7. Table 2-132 has two Amplitude Accuracy entries for each nominal  
input amplitude setting. For each of the nominal input amplitude  
setting pairs in Table 2-132, record the worst of the two Amplitude  
Accuracy values in Table 2-133 and Table 2-134 as the 50 MHz  
Amplitude Accuracy for the same Nominal Input Amplitude setting.  
8. Copy into Table 2-133 and Table 2-134 the peak-to-peak frequency  
response error for the appropriate input attenuation setting from the  
Comms Frequency Response Performance Test for both the 800 MHz  
to 1 GHz Cellular Band, and the 1.7 GHz to 2 GHz PCS Band  
measured in a 10 kHz resolution bandwidth with the preamplifier  
on.  
9. For each Nominal Input Amplitude setting listed in Table 2-133, add  
the values for the 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy (Column 2), the  
peak-to-peak response (Column 4), and the uncertainty (Column 5).  
Record the sum as the cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Accuracy,  
Preamp On (Column 6). Repeat this step for Table 2-134.  
10.Record the cdmaOne Receive Channel Power Accuracy, Preamplifier  
On Results from Table 2-133 and Table 2-134 into the test record as  
indicated by the test record entry in parenthesis.  
11.This test procedure is now complete.  
Table 2-133  
cdmaOne Receive Channel Power (Cellular Band) Preamp On  
Peak to  
Peak  
Response  
(1.7 GHz to  
2 GHz)  
cdmaOne  
Receive  
Channel Power  
Accuracy,  
Preamp On  
Columns 2+4+5  
(dB)  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
50 MHz  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Input  
Attenuation  
Uncertainty  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
40  
60  
70  
80  
0
0
0
0
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
35)  
36)  
37)  
38)  
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Table 2-133  
cdmaOne Receive Channel Power (Cellular Band) Preamp On  
Peak to  
Peak  
Response  
(1.7 GHz to  
2 GHz)  
cdmaOne  
Receive  
Channel Power  
Accuracy,  
Preamp On  
Columns 2+4+5  
(dB)  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
50 MHz  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Input  
Attenuation  
Uncertainty  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
90  
0
0
0.24  
0.24  
39)  
40)  
100  
Table 2-134  
cdmaOne Receive Channel Power (PCS Band) Preamp On  
Peak to  
Peak  
Response  
(1.7 GHz to  
2 GHz)  
cdmaOne  
Nominal  
Input  
Amplitude  
50 MHz  
Amplitude  
Accuracy  
Input  
Attenuation  
Uncertainty  
Receive  
Channel Power  
Accuracy,  
Preamp On  
Columns 2+4+5  
(dB)  
(dBm)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
(dB)  
40  
60  
70  
80  
90  
100  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
0.24  
41)  
42)  
43)  
44)  
45)  
46)  
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Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test  
Record  
Tests for the Agilent E4401B only are included in this test record,  
therefore not all test numbers are included.  
Table 3-1  
Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record  
Agilent Technologies  
Address: _____________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
Model E4401B  
Report No. ______________________  
Date ___________________________  
Serial No. ___________________  
Ambient temperature _______° C  
Options _____________________  
Relative humidity_______%  
Firmware Revision ____________  
Power mains line frequency ______ Hz  
(nominal)  
Customer ____________________________________  
Tested by _______________________________  
Test Equipment Used:  
Description  
Model No.  
Trace No.  
Cal Due Date  
Synthesized Signal  
Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Synthesized Sweeper  
Function Generator  
Power Meter, Dual-Channel  
RF Power Sensor #1  
RF Power Sensor #2  
50 Input (No Option 1DP)  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Low-Power Power Sensor  
75 Power Sensor  
(Option 1DP only)  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Digital Multimeter  
Universal Counter  
Frequency Standard  
Power Splitter  
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50 Termination  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Minimum Loss Pad  
(Option 1DP only)  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
1 dB Step Attenuator  
10 dB Step Attenuator  
Oscilloscope  
(Option 1D6 only)  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Microwave Spectrum  
Analyzer (Option 1DN  
or 1DQ only)  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Notes/comments:  
_____________________________________________________________  
_____________________________________________________________  
Table 3-2  
Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record  
Agilent Technologies  
Model E4401B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1.  
2.  
10 MHz Reference  
Output Accuracy  
(Non-Option 1D5 only)  
Settability  
–5.0 Hz  
(1)________  
5.0 Hz  
293.3 µHz  
10 MHz High-Stability  
Frequency Reference  
Output Accuracy  
(Option 1D5 only)  
5 Minute Warm-Up Error  
–0.1 ppm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.1 ppm  
0.000072 ppm  
0.000070 ppm  
15 Minute Warm-Up Error –0.01 ppm  
0.01 ppm  
3.  
Frequency Readout and  
Marker Frequency  
Count Accuracy  
Frequency Readout  
Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1490 MHz  
20 MHz  
1489.83 MHz (1)________  
1490.17 MHz  
0 Hz  
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Table 3-2  
Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record  
Agilent Technologies  
Model E4401B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1490 MHz  
1490 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
1489.91 MHz (2)________  
1490.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1489.991  
MHz  
(3)________  
1490.009  
MHz  
Marker Count Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1490 MHz 10 MHz  
1489.999999  
MHz  
(4)________  
(5)________  
1490.000001  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1490 MHz 1 MHz  
1489.999999  
MHz  
1490.000001  
MHz  
5.  
Frequency Span  
Accuracy  
Span  
Start Freq  
1500 MHz 0 Hz  
100 MHz 10 MHz  
100 kHz 10 MHz  
100 MHz 800 MHz  
100 kHz 800 MHz  
100 MHz 1400 MHz  
100 kHz 1499 MHz  
Noise Sidebands  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
10 kHz  
1185 MHz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
1215 MHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
3.06 MHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
7.  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–93 dBc/Hz  
–100 dBc/Hz  
–104 dBc/Hz  
–113 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
100 kHz  
9.  
System-Related  
Sidebands  
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Table 3-2  
Agilent E4401B Performance Verification Test Record  
Agilent Technologies  
Model E4401B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Offset from 500 MHz  
signal  
30 kHz to 230 kHz  
–30 kHz to –230 kHz  
10. Residual FM  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
1.3 dB  
1.3 dB  
1 kHz Res BW,  
(Non-Option 1D5)  
(1)_________  
(1)_________  
(2)_________  
150 Hz  
100 Hz  
2 Hz  
21 Hz  
1 kHz Res BW,  
(Option 1D5)  
21 Hz  
10 Hz Res BW  
(Options 1DR  
and 1D5 only)  
0.27 Hz  
11. Sweep Time Accuracy  
Sweep Time  
5 ms  
–1.0%  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
20 ms  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
100 ms  
1 s  
10 s  
1 ms (Option AYX only)  
500 µs (Option AYX only)  
100 µs (Option AYX only)  
12. Display Scale Fidelity  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–8  
–0.30 dB  
–0.30 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.30 dB  
0.30 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–0.40 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–1.15 dB  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
1.15 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
(25)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
(40)________  
(41)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.34 dB  
–0.38 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.50 dB  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
(47)________  
0.34 dB  
0.38 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.46 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–88  
–92  
–96  
–98  
–0.54 dB  
–0.58 dB  
–0.62 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.86 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.94 dB  
–0.98 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.06 dB  
–1.10 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.18 dB  
–1.22 dB  
–1.26 dB  
–1.28 dB  
(48)________  
(49)________  
(50)________  
(51)________  
(52)________  
(53)________  
(54)________  
(55)________  
(56)________  
(57)________  
(58)________  
(59)________  
(60)________  
(61)________  
(62)________  
(63)________  
(64)________  
(65)________  
(66)________  
(67)________  
0.54 dB  
0.58 dB  
0.62 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.98 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.06 dB  
1.10 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.18 dB  
1.22 dB  
1.26 dB  
1.28 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
0.085 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.098 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–8  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(68)________  
(69)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(70)________  
(71)________  
(72)________  
(73)________  
(74)________  
(75)________  
(76)________  
(77)________  
(78)________  
(79)________  
(80)________  
(81)________  
(82)________  
(83)________  
(84)________  
(85)________  
(86)________  
(87)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(93)________  
(94)________  
(95)________  
(96)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
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Date ___________  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
–2.0%  
Maximum  
2.0%  
–20  
(97)________  
0.063%  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(98)________  
(99)________  
(100)________  
(101)________  
(102)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Zero Span,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.36 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.48 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.72 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.84 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.96 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.08 dB  
(103)_________  
(104)________  
(105)________  
(106)________  
(107)________  
(108)________  
(109)________  
(110)________  
(111)________  
(112)________  
(113)________  
(114)________  
(115)________  
0.36 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.48 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.72 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.84 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.96 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.08 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–70  
–1.14 dB  
–1.20 dB  
–1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
(116)________  
(117)________  
(118)________  
(119)________  
(120)________  
1.14 dB  
1.20 dB  
1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
13. Input Attenuation  
Switching Uncertainty  
Input Attenuation Setting  
0 dB  
–0.3 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.3 dB  
0.101 dB  
0.104 dB  
0.102 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.100 dB  
5 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
15 dB  
20 dB  
25 dB  
30 dB  
35 dB  
40 dB  
45 dB  
50 dB  
55 dB  
60 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.35 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.45 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.55 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.65 dB  
–0.70 dB  
0.35 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.45 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.55 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.65 dB  
0.70 dB  
14. Reference Level  
Accuracy  
Log, Res BW 1 kHz  
Reference Level  
50 (dBm) 75 (dBmV)  
–15  
33.75  
–0.3 dB  
(1)________  
0.3 dB  
0.091 dB  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–5  
43.75  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
–35  
–45  
–55  
–65  
–75  
13.75  
3.75  
–6.25  
–16.25  
–26.25  
Linear, Res BW 300 Hz  
Reference Level  
50 (dBm) 75 (dBmV)  
–15  
–5  
33.75  
43.75  
13.75  
3.75  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
–35  
–45  
–55  
–65  
–75  
–6.25  
–16.25  
–26.25  
Log, Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
Reference Level  
50 (dBm) 75 (dBmV)  
–15  
–5  
33.75  
43.75  
13.75  
3.75  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
–35  
–45  
–55  
–65  
–6.25  
–16.25  
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Date ___________  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–75  
–26.25  
–0.7 dB  
(21)________  
0.7 dB  
0.099 dB  
Linear, Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
Reference Level  
50 (dBm) 75 (dBmV)  
–15  
–5  
33.75  
43.75  
13.75  
3.75  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
–35  
–45  
–55  
–65  
–75  
–6.25  
–16.25  
–26.25  
16. Resolution Bandwidth  
Switching Uncertainty  
Resolution Bandwidth  
3 kHz  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.048 dB  
9 kHz  
10 kHz  
30 kHz  
100 kHz  
120 kHz  
300 kHz  
1 MHz  
3 MHz  
5 MHz  
300 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
200 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
100 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
30 Hz (Option 1DR only)  
10 Hz (Option 1DR only)  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
3 Hz (Option 1DR and  
1D5 only) Firmware  
Revision A.08.00 or later  
1Hz (Option 1DR and  
1D5 only) Firmware  
–0.3 dB  
(17)________  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
Revision A.08.00 or later  
17. Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy (Reference  
Settings)  
Log, Preamp Off  
Lin, Preamp Off  
–0.30 dB  
–0.30 dB  
–0.37 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.30 dB  
0.30 dB  
0.37 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
Log, Preamp On  
(Option 1DS only)  
Lin, Preamp On  
–0.37 dB  
(4)________  
0.37 dB  
0.09 dB  
(Option 1DS only)  
19. Overall Absolute  
Amplitude Accuracy  
0 dBm Reference Level  
0 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.234 dB  
0.115 dB  
0.110 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–10 dBm input  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–20 dBm Reference Level  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–40 dBm Reference Level  
–40 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.087 dB  
0.087 dB  
–50 dBm input  
–50 dBm Reference Level  
–50 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
(13)________  
0.54 dB  
0.087 dB  
21. Resolution Bandwidth  
Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth  
5 MHz  
3.5 MHz  
2.55 MHz  
0.85 MHz  
255 kHz  
85 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
6.5 MHz  
3.45 MHz  
1.15 MHz  
345 kHz  
115 kHz  
34.5 kHz  
11.5 kHz  
3.45 kHz  
1.15 kHz  
144 kHz  
10.8 kHz  
110 kHz  
66 kHz  
22 kHz  
6.6 kHz  
2.2 kHz  
660 Hz  
220 Hz  
66 Hz  
3 MHz  
1 MHz  
300 kHz  
100 kHz  
30 kHz  
25.5 kHz  
8.5 kHz  
2.55 kHz  
850 Hz  
10 kHz  
3 kHz  
1 kHz  
22 Hz  
120 kHz  
96 kHz  
2.17 kHz  
163 Hz  
9 kHz  
7.2 kHz  
22. Frequency Response  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the  
ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed  
options.  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
20 to 30° C  
50 Input (Non-Option  
1DP)  
(9 kHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.50 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.50 dB  
Option 1DP (75 )  
Band 0  
(1 MHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.50 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.50 dB  
0 to 55° C  
50 Input (Non-Option  
1DP)  
(9 kHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–1.0 dB  
Option 1DP (75 )  
(1 MHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
25. Frequency Response  
(Preamp On)  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the  
ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed  
options.  
(Option 1DS only)  
20 to 30° C  
50 Input (No Option  
1DP)  
(100 kHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.0 dB  
Option 1DP (75 )  
(1 MHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.50 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.50 dB  
0 to 55° C  
50 Input (No Option  
1DP)  
(100 kHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.5 dB  
Option 1DP (75 )  
(1 MHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
2.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(3)________  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
28. Other Input-Related  
Spurious Responses  
Input Frequency  
542.8 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–45 dBc  
0.889 dB  
0.889 dB  
0.889 dB  
510.7 MHz  
1310.7 MHz  
30. Spurious Responses  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the  
input impedance and serial number of the analyzer.  
50 MHz TOI, 1 kHz RBW,  
50 Ω (Serial Number less  
than US39440413)  
10 dBm  
(1)________  
0.93 dB  
50 MHz TOI, 1 kHz RBW,  
50 Ω (Serial Number  
US39440413 or greater)  
13.5 dBm  
(1)________  
0.93 dB  
50 MHz TOI, 1 kHz RBW,  
75 Ω  
58.75 dBmV  
10 dBm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.93 dB  
0.93 dB  
50 MHz TOI, 30 Hz RBW,  
50 (Option 1DR only)  
(Serial Number less than  
US39440413)  
50 MHz TOI, 30 Hz RBW,  
50 (Option 1DR only)  
(Serial Number  
13.5 dBm  
(2)________  
(2)________  
0.93 dB  
0.93 dB  
US39440413 or greater)  
50 MHz TOI, 30 Hz RBW,  
58.75 dBmV  
75 (Option 1DR only)  
40 MHz SHI, 50 Ω  
40 MHz SHI, 75 Ω  
35 dBm  
(3)________  
(3)________  
0.50 dB  
0.50 dB  
83.75 dBmV  
33. Gain Compression  
Test Frequency  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
53 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
50.004 MHz  
(Option 1DR only)  
1403 MHz  
(3)________  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
35. Displayed Average  
Noise Level  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the  
input impedance and serial number of the analyzer.  
50 , 1 kHz RBW, Preamp  
Off  
400 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
–115 dBm  
–115 dBm  
–119 dBm  
–117 dBm  
–114 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
50 , 1 kHz RBW,  
Preamp On  
400 kHz  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
–131 dBm  
–131 dBm  
–135 dBm  
–133 dBm  
–131 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
50 , 10 Hz RBW,  
Preamp Off  
400 kHz  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
–134 dBm  
–134 dBm  
–138 dBm  
–136 dBm  
–133 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
50 , 10 Hz RBW,  
Preamp On  
400 kHz  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
–150 dBm  
–150 dBm  
–154 dBm  
–152 dBm  
–150 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
75 , 1 kHz RBW,  
Preamp Off  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
(21)________  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
–64 dBmV  
–66 dBmV  
–60 dBmV  
–56 dBmV  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
75 , 1 kHz RBW,  
Preamp On:  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
–80 dBmV  
–81 dBmV  
–81 dBmV  
–75 dBmV  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
75 , 10 Hz RBW,  
Preamp Off  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
–83 dBmV  
–85 dBmV  
–79 dBmV  
–75 dBmV  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
75 , 10 Hz RBW,  
Preamp On:  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
(33)________  
(34)________  
(35)________  
(36)________  
–99 dBmV  
–100 dBmV  
–100 dBmV  
–94 dBmV  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
39. Residual Responses  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the  
input impedance and serial number of the analyzer.  
50 , 150 kHz to 1.5 GHz  
75 , 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
(1)________  
(1)________  
–90 dBm  
0.87 dB  
0.87 dB  
–36 dBmV  
40. Fast Time Domain  
Amplitude Accuracy  
(Option AYX only)  
Amplitude Error  
–0.3%  
(1)________  
0.3%  
0.029%  
41. Tracking Generator  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the  
Absolute Amplitude and input impedance and serial number of the analyzer.  
Vernier Accuracy  
(Option 1DN or Option  
1DQ only)  
Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
–0.5 dB  
(1)________  
0.5 dB  
0.096 dB  
Positive Vernier Accuracy  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.75 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
Negative Vernier  
Accuracy  
–0.75 dB  
Power Sweep Accuracy  
(4)________  
(1)________  
1.5 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.096 dB  
75 (Option 1DQ)  
Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
–1.5 dB  
–0.9 dB  
1.5 dB  
0.9 dB  
Positive Vernier Accuracy  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
Negative Vernier  
Accuracy  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Power Sweep Accuracy  
(4)________  
1.8 dB  
0.008 dB  
43. Tracking Generator  
Level Flatness  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the  
input impedance of the analyzer.  
(Option 1DN or Option  
1DQ only)  
Positive Level Flatness,  
<1 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
2.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
1.5 dB  
0.73 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
<1 MHz  
0.73 dB  
Positive Level Flatness,  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
0.190 dB  
0.190 dB  
0.190 dB  
0.190 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>10 MHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –1.5 dB  
>10 MHz  
75 (Option 1DQ)  
Positive Level Flatness,  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
2.5 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.190 dB  
0.190 dB  
0.190 dB  
0.190 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.5 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>10 MHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
>10 MHz  
45. Tracking Generator  
Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs (Option 1DN or  
Option 1DQ only)  
2nd Harmonic, <20 MHz  
(1)________  
–20 dBc  
2.6 dB  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
2nd Harmonic, 20 MHz  
3rd Harmonic, <20 MHz  
3rd Harmonic, 20 MHz  
–25 dBc  
–20 dBc  
–25 dBc  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
47. Tracking Generator  
Non-HarmonicSpurious  
Outputs (Option 1DN or  
Option 1DQ only)  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude  
(1)________  
–35 dBc  
2.65 dB  
50. Gate Delay Accuracy  
and Gate Length  
Accuracy  
(Option 1D6 only)  
Minimum Gate Delay  
Maximum Gate Delay  
1 µs Gate Length  
499.9 ns  
499.9 ns  
499.9 ns  
64.993 ms  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
1.5001 µs  
1.5001 µs  
1.5001 µs  
65.007 ms  
549 ps  
549 ps  
520 ps  
647 ns  
65 ms Gate Length  
51. Gate Mode Additional  
Amplitude Error (Option  
1D6 only)  
Amplitude Error  
–0.2 dB  
(1)________  
0.2 dB  
0.023 dB  
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_____________________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
Model E4402B  
Report No. ______________________  
Date ___________________________  
Serial No. ___________________  
Ambient temperature _______° C  
Options _____________________  
Relative humidity_______%  
Firmware Revision ____________  
Power mains line frequency ______ Hz  
(nominal)  
Customer ____________________________________  
Tested by _______________________________  
Test Equipment Used:  
Description  
Model No.  
Trace No.  
Cal Due Date  
Synthesized Signal  
Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Wide Offset Phase Noise  
Signal Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Synthesized Sweeper  
Function Generator  
Power Meter, Dual-Channel  
RF Power Sensor #1  
RF Power Sensor #2  
Low-Power Power Sensor  
Digital Multimeter  
Universal Counter  
Frequency Standard  
Power Splitter  
50 Termination  
1 dB Step Attenuator  
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10 dB Step Attenuator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Oscilloscope  
(Option 1D6 only)  
Microwave Spectrum  
Analyzer (Option 1DN only)  
Notes/comments:  
_____________________________________________________________  
_____________________________________________________________  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1.  
2.  
10 MHz Reference  
Output Accuracy  
(Non-Option 1D5 only)  
Settability  
–5.0 Hz  
(1)________  
5.0 Hz  
293.3 µHz  
10 MHz High-Stability  
Frequency Reference  
Output Accuracy  
(Option 1D5 only)  
5 Minute Warm-Up Error –0.1 ppm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.1 ppm  
0.000072 ppm  
0.000070 ppm  
15 Minute Warm-Up  
Error  
–0.01 ppm  
0.01 ppm  
3.  
Frequency Readout and  
Marker Frequency  
Count Accuracy  
Frequency Readout  
Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz  
1500 MHz  
1500 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
1499.83 MHz (1)________  
1499.91 MHz (2)________  
1500.17 MHz  
1500.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1499.991  
MHz  
(3)________  
1500.009  
MHz  
Marker Count Accuracy  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz 10 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
(4)________  
(5)________  
1500.000001  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1500 MHz 1 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
1500.000001  
MHz  
6.  
Frequency Span  
Accuracy  
Span  
Start Freq  
3000 MHz 0 Hz  
2370 MHz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
2430 MHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
6.12 MHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
100 MHz 10 MHz  
100 kHz 10 MHz  
100 MHz 800 MHz  
100 kHz 800 MHz  
100 MHz 1400 MHz  
100 kHz 1499 MHz  
Noise Sidebands  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
7.  
(Serial Prefix < US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510)  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–90 dBc/Hz  
–100 dBc/Hz  
–106 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
(Serial Prefix US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510,  
Option 1DR)  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–98 dBc/Hz  
–104 dBc/Hz  
–110 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
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Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
(Serial Prefix US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510,  
Non-Option 1DR)  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–90 dBc/Hz  
–104 dBc/Hz  
–110 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
8.  
Noise Sidebands - Wide  
Offsets  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
whether or not Option 120 (ACPR Dynamic Range Extension) is  
installed.  
Non-Option 120  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
100 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–118 dBc/Hz  
–125 dBc/Hz  
–127 dBc/Hz  
–131 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
Option 120  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
100 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–118 dBc/Hz  
–133 dBc/Hz  
–135 dBc/Hz  
–137 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
9.  
System-Related  
Sidebands  
Offset from 500 MHz  
signal  
30 kHz to 230 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
1.30 dB  
1.30 dB  
–30 kHz to –230 kHz  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1 kHz Res BW,  
(Non-Option 1D5)  
(1)_________  
(1)_________  
(3)_________  
150 Hz  
21 Hz  
1 kHz Res BW,  
(Option 1D5)  
100 Hz  
2 Hz  
21 Hz  
10 Hz Res BW  
(Options 1DR and  
1D5 only)  
0.27 Hz  
11. Sweep Time Accuracy  
Sweep Time  
5 ms  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
20 ms  
100 ms  
1 s  
10 s  
1 ms (Option AYX or B7D –1.0%  
only)  
500 µs (Option AYX or  
–1.0%  
(7)________  
(8)________  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
B7D only)  
100 µs (Option AYX or  
B7D only)  
–1.0%  
12. Display Scale Fidelity  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.30 dB  
–0.30 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.40 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
0.30 dB  
0.30 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–0.50 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–1.15 dB  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
0.50 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
1.15 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
(40)________  
(41)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.34 dB  
–0.38 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.58 dB  
–0.62 dB  
–0.66 dB  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
(47)________  
(48)________  
(49)________  
(50)________  
(51)________  
0.34 dB  
0.38 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.46 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.58 dB  
0.62 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
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Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–88  
–92  
–96  
–98  
–0.70 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.86 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.94 dB  
–0.98 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.06 dB  
–1.10 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.18 dB  
–1.22 dB  
–1.26 dB  
–1.28 dB  
(52)________  
(53)________  
(54)________  
(55)________  
(56)________  
(57)________  
(58)________  
(59)________  
(60)________  
(61)________  
(62)________  
(63)________  
(64)________  
(65)________  
(66)________  
(67)________  
0.70 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.98 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.06 dB  
1.10 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.18 dB  
1.22 dB  
1.26 dB  
1.28 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
0.085 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.098 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(68)________  
(69)________  
(70)________  
(71)________  
(72)________  
(73)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(74)________  
(75)________  
(76)________  
(77)________  
(78)________  
(79)________  
(80)________  
(81)________  
(82)________  
(83)________  
(84)________  
(85)________  
(86)________  
(87)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(93)________  
(94)________  
(95)________  
(96)________  
(97)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
(98)________  
2.0%  
0.064%  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–8  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(99)________  
(100)________  
(101)________  
(102)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Zero Span,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.36 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.48 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.72 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.84 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.96 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.08 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.20 dB  
–1.5 dB  
(103)_________  
(104)________  
(105)________  
(106)________  
(107)________  
(108)________  
(109)________  
(110)________  
(111)________  
(112)________  
(113)________  
(114)________  
(115)________  
(116)________  
(117)________  
(118)________  
(119)________  
(120)________  
0.36 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.48 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.72 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.84 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.96 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.08 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.20 dB  
1.5 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–70  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
13. Input Attenuation  
Switching Uncertainty  
Input Attenuation Setting  
0 dB  
–0.3 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
0.3 dB  
0.101 dB  
0.104 dB  
0.102 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.111 dB  
5 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
15 dB  
20 dB  
25 dB  
30 dB  
35 dB  
40 dB  
45 dB  
50 dB  
55 dB  
60 dB  
65 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.35 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.45 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.55 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.65 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.75 dB  
0.35 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.45 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.55 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.65 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.75 dB  
15. Reference Level  
Accuracy  
Log, Res BW 1 kHz  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
Linear, Res BW 1 kHz  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Log, Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Linear, Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
Reference Level  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
16. Resolution Bandwidth  
Switching Uncertainty  
Resolution Bandwidth  
3 kHz  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
9 kHz  
10 kHz  
30 kHz  
100 kHz  
120 kHz  
300 kHz  
1 MHz  
3 MHz  
5 MHz  
300 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
200 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
100 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
30 Hz (Option 1DR only)  
10 Hz (Option 1DR only)  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
3 Hz (Option 1DR and  
1D5 only) Firmware  
Revision A.08.00 or later  
–0.3 dB  
(16)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
1Hz (Option 1DR and  
1D5 only) Firmware  
–0.3 dB  
(17)________  
0.048 dB  
Revision A.08.00 or later  
18. Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy (Reference  
Settings)  
Log, Preamp Off  
Lin, Preamp Off  
–0.34 dB  
–0.34 dB  
–0.37 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.34 dB  
0.34 dB  
0.37 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
Log, Preamp On  
(Option 1DS only)  
Lin, Preamp On  
–0.37 dB  
(4)________  
0.37 dB  
0.09 dB  
(Option 1DS only)  
20. Overall Absolute  
Amplitude Accuracy  
0 dBm Reference Level  
0 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.234 dB  
0.115 dB  
0.110 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–10 dBm input  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
20 dBm Reference Level  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
40 dBm Reference Level  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.087 dB  
0.087 dB  
50 dBm Reference Level  
–50 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
(13)________  
0.54 dB  
0.087 dB  
21. Resolution Bandwidth  
Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth  
5 MHz  
3.5 MHz  
2.55 MHz  
0.85 MHz  
255 kHz  
85 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
6.5 MHz  
3.45 MHz  
1.15 MHz  
345 kHz  
115 kHz  
34.5 kHz  
11.5 kHz  
3.45 kHz  
1.15 kHz  
144 kHz  
10.8 kHz  
110 kHz  
66 kHz  
22 kHz  
6.6 kHz  
2.2 kHz  
660 Hz  
220 Hz  
66 Hz  
3 MHz  
1 MHz  
300 kHz  
100 kHz  
30 kHz  
25.5 kHz  
8.5 kHz  
2.55 kHz  
850 Hz  
10 kHz  
3 kHz  
1 kHz  
22 Hz  
120 kHz  
96 kHz  
2.17 kHz  
163 Hz  
9 kHz  
7.2 kHz  
23. Frequency Response  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and  
installed options.  
20 to 30° C  
Non-Option UKB  
Band 0  
(9 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
(1)________  
0.46 dB  
0.19 dB  
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Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Minimum Response  
–0.46 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
0.92 dB  
Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 Hz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.50 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.46 dB  
Non-Option UKB  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39441006 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.46 dB  
0.92 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
Non-Option UKB  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39441006 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
0.46 dB  
0.92 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
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Date ___________  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.50 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.50 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
0.50 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.50 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
0.50 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.50 dB  
0 to 55° C  
Non-Option UKB  
Band 0  
(9 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.76 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.76 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(3)________  
1.52 dB  
0.19 dB  
Option UKB  
dc coupled  
Band 0  
(100 Hz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–1.0 dB  
Non-Option UKB  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39441006 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.76 dB  
1.52 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.76 dB  
Non-Option UKB  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39441006 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
0.76 dB  
1.52 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.76 dB  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
26. Frequency Response  
(Preamp On)  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and  
installed options.  
(Option 1DS Only)  
20 to 30° C  
Band 0  
(1 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
(1)________  
1.5 dB  
0.28 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Minimum Response  
–1.5 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
3.0 dB  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39441006 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.5 dB  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39441006 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.5 dB  
0 to 55° C  
Band 0  
(1 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
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Date ___________  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39441006 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39441006 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0  
29. Other Input-Related  
Spurious Responses  
Input Frequency  
2042.8 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
2642.8 MHz  
1820.8 MHz  
278.5 MHz  
31. Spurious Responses  
300 MHz TOI, 1 kHz  
RBW  
11 dBm  
11 dBm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.93 dB  
0.93 dB  
300 MHz TOI, 30 Hz  
RBW (Option 1DR only)  
300 MHz SHI  
900 MHz SHI  
35 dBm  
45 dBm  
(3)________  
(4)________  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
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Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
33. Gain Compression  
Test Frequency  
53 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
50.004 MHz  
(Option 1DR only)  
1403 MHz  
2503 MHz  
(3)________  
(4)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
36. Displayed Average  
Noise Level  
Note: Enter results with preamp on in the appropriate section based  
upon the ambient temperature when the test was performed.  
1 kHz RBW, Preamp Off  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–117 dBm  
–116 dBm  
–114 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
1kHz RBW, Preamp On,  
0 to 55° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
–132 dBm  
–132 dBm  
–129 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp Off  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
–136 dBm  
–135 dBm  
–133 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp On,  
0 to 55° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
–151 dBm  
–151 dBm  
–148 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
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Date ___________  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1kHz RBW, Preamp On,  
20 to 30° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
–133 dBm  
–134 dBm  
–132 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp On,  
20 to 30° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
–152 dBm  
–152 dBm  
–151 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
39. Residual Responses  
150 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
(1)________  
(1)________  
–90 dBm  
0.3%  
0.87 dB  
0.029%  
40. Fast Time Domain  
Amplitude Accuracy  
(Option AYX only)  
Amplitude Error  
–0.3%  
42. Tracking Generator  
Absolute Amplitude  
and Vernier Accuracy  
(Option 1DN only)  
Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
–0.75 dB  
(1)________  
0.75 dB  
0.096 dB  
Absolute Vernier  
Accuracy  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–5 dB  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
Incremental Vernier  
Accuracy  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–5 dB  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
44. Tracking Generator  
Level Flatness (Option  
1DN only)  
Positive Level Flatness,  
<1 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
3.0 dB  
3.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –3.0 dB  
<1 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –3.0 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>10 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
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Date ___________  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>1.5 GHz  
(7)________  
2.0 dB  
0.142 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
>1.5 GHz  
(8)________  
0.142 dB  
46. Tracking Generator  
Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
2nd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
2nd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
3rd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
3rd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
48. Tracking Generator  
Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 9 kHz to  
2 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–27 dBc  
–23 dBc  
2.63 dB  
3.14 dB  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 2 GHz to  
3 GHz  
49. Tracking Generator  
L.O. Feedthrough  
(Option 1DN only)  
9 kHz to 2.9 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–16 dBm  
–16 dBm  
2.58 dB  
3.03 dB  
2.9 GHz to 3.0 GHz  
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Model E4402B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
50. Gate Delay Accuracy  
and Gate Length  
Accuracy  
(Option 1D6 only)  
Minimum Gate Delay  
Maximum Gate Delay  
1 µs Gate Length  
499.9 ns  
499.9 ns  
499.9 ns  
64.993 ms  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
1.5001 µs  
1.5001 µs  
1.5001 µs  
65.007 ms  
549 ps  
549 ps  
520 ps  
647 ns  
65 ms Gate Length  
51. Gate Mode Additional  
Amplitude Error (Option  
1D6 only)  
Amplitude Error  
–0.2 dB  
(1)________  
0.2 dB  
0.023 dB  
58. GSM Phase and  
Frequency Error  
(Option BAH and B7E)  
Peak Phase Error  
RMS Phase Error  
Frequency Error  
–2.1 Deg  
–1.1 Deg  
–10 Hz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
2.1 Deg  
1.1 Deg  
10 Hz  
0.52 Deg  
0.000063 Deg  
0.006 Hz  
59. Comms Absolute Power  
Accuracy  
(Options BAC or BAH)  
20 to 30° C  
cdmaOne Channel Power  
Accuracy  
(Option BAC only)  
Cellular Band  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
5 dBm  
25 dBm  
–0.90 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.86 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.90 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
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Model E4402B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
45 dBm  
55 dBm  
70 dBm  
–0.70 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.90 dB  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.70 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
–0.74 dBa  
–0.74 dBa  
–0.69 dBa  
–0.70 dBa  
–0.78 dBa  
–0.90 dBa  
0.74 dBb  
0.74 dBb  
0.69 dBb  
0.70 dBb  
0.78 dBb  
0.90 dBb  
15 dBm  
5 dBm  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
−25 dBm  
45 dBm  
55 dBm  
70 dBm  
GSM Transmit Power  
Accuracy  
(Option BAH only)  
GSM Band  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
–0.99 dB  
–0.99 dB  
–0.92 dB  
–0.97 dB  
–1.16 dB  
–1.29 dB  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
0.99 dB  
0.99 dB  
0.92 dB  
0.97 dB  
1.16 dB  
1.29 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.156 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
20 dBm  
30 dBm  
40 dBm  
50 dBm  
60 dBm  
DCS and PCS Bands  
Input Amplitude  
–0.83 dBa  
–0.83 dBa  
0.83 dBb  
0.83 dBb  
15 dBm  
(19)________  
(20)________  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
20 dBm  
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Model E4402B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–0.75 dBa  
–0.80 dBa  
–0.99 dBa  
–1.12 dBa  
0.75 dBb  
0.80 dBb  
0.99 dBb  
1.12 dBb  
−30 dBm  
(21)________  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
0.156 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
−40 dBm  
50 dBm  
−60 dBm  
cdmaOne Receive  
Channel Power, Preamp  
Off  
(Option BAC only)  
Cellular Band  
Input Amplitude  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
70 dBm  
80 dBm  
85 dBm  
–1.58 dB  
–1.58 dB  
–1.58 dB  
–1.58 dB  
–1.58 dB  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
1.58 dB  
1.58 dB  
1.58 dB  
1.58 dB  
1.58 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
–1.52 dBa  
–1.52 dBa  
–1.52 dBa  
–1.52 dBa  
–1.52 dBa  
1.52 dBb  
1.52 dBb  
1.52 dBb  
1.52 dBb  
1.52 dBb  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
−70 dBm  
−80 dBm  
85 dBm  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
cdmaOne Receive  
Channel Power, Preamp  
On  
(Option BAC only)  
Cellular Band  
Input Amplitude  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
70 dBm  
80 dBm  
90 dBm  
100 dBm  
–1.77 dB  
–1.77 dB  
–1.77 dB  
–1.77 dB  
–3.00 dB  
–3.00 dB  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
(40)________  
1.77 dB  
1.77 dB  
1.77 dB  
1.77 dB  
3.00 dB  
3.00 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
1.86 dBb  
1.86 dBb  
1.86 dBb  
1.86 dBb  
3.09 dBb  
3.09 dBb  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
−70 dBm  
−80 dBm  
90 dBm  
100 dBm  
–1.86 dB  
–1.86 dB  
–1.86 dB  
–1.86 dB  
–3.09 dB  
–3.09 dB  
(41)________  
(42)________  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
a. Subtract 0.10 dB if the analyzer has Option UKB installed.  
b. Add 0.10 dB if the analyzer has Option UKB installed.  
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Address: _____________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
Model E4403B  
Report No. ______________________  
Date ___________________________  
Serial No. ___________________  
Ambient temperature _______° C  
Options _____________________  
Relative humidity _______%  
Firmware Revision ____________  
Power mains line frequency ______ Hz  
(nominal)  
Customer ____________________________________  
Tested by _______________________________  
Test Equipment Used:  
Description  
Model No.  
Trace No.  
Cal Due Date  
Synthesized Signal  
Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Synthesized Sweeper  
Function Generator  
Power Meter, Dual-Channel  
RF Power Sensor #1  
RF Power Sensor #2  
Low-Power Power Sensor  
Digital Multimeter  
Universal Counter  
Frequency Standard  
Power Splitter  
50 Termination  
1 dB Step Attenuator  
10 dB Step Attenuator  
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Microwave Spectrum  
Analyzer (Option 1DN only)  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Notes/comments:  
_____________________________________________________________  
_____________________________________________________________  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1.  
10 MHz Reference  
Output Accuracy  
Settability  
–5.0 Hz  
(1)________  
5.0 Hz  
293.3 µHz  
3.  
Frequency Readout and  
Marker Frequency  
Count Accuracy  
Frequency Readout  
Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz  
1500 MHz  
1500 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
1499.83 MHz (1)________  
1499.91 MHz (2)________  
1500.17 MHz  
1500.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1499.991  
MHz  
(3)________  
1500.009  
MHz  
4000 MHz  
4000 MHz  
4000 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
3999.83 MHz (4)________  
3999.91 MHz (5)________  
4000.17 MHz  
4000.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
3999.991  
MHz  
(6)________  
4000.009  
MHz  
Marker Count Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz 10 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
(4)________  
(5)________  
1500.000001  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1500 MHz 1 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
1500.000001  
MHz  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
6.  
Frequency Span  
Accuracy  
Span  
Start Freq  
3000 MHz 0 Hz  
100 MHz 10 MHz  
100 kHz 10 MHz  
100 MHz 800 MHz  
100 kHz 800 MHz  
100 MHz 1400 MHz  
100 kHz 1499 MHz  
Noise Sidebands  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
10 kHz  
2370 MHz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
2430 MHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
6.12 MHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
7.  
9.  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–90 dBc/Hz  
–100 dBc/Hz  
–106 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
System-Related  
Sidebands  
Offset from 500 MHz  
signal  
30 kHz to 230 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
1.30 dB  
1.30 dB  
–30 kHz to –230 kHz  
10. Residual FM  
1 kHz Res BW  
(1)________  
(1)________  
150 Hz  
1.0%  
21 Hz  
0.16%  
11. Sweep Time Accuracy  
Sweep Time  
5 ms  
–1.0%  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1.0%  
20 ms  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
100 ms  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1 s  
10 s  
12. Display Scale Fidelity  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.34 dB  
–0.38 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.58 dB  
–0.62 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.86 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.94 dB  
–0.98 dB  
–1.02 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
0.34 dB  
0.38 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.46 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.58 dB  
0.62 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.98 dB  
1.02 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
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Model E4403B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–1.06 dB  
–1.10 dB  
–1.14 dB  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
1.06 dB  
1.10 dB  
1.14 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
(40)________  
(41)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
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Model E4403B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.34 dB  
–0.38 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.58 dB  
–0.62 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.86 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.94 dB  
–0.98 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.06 dB  
–1.10 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.18 dB  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
(47)________  
(48)________  
(49)________  
(50)________  
(51)________  
(52)________  
(53)________  
(54)________  
(55)________  
(56)________  
(57)________  
(58)________  
(59)________  
(60)________  
(61)________  
(62)________  
(63)________  
(64)________  
0.34 dB  
0.38 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.46 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.58 dB  
0.62 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.98 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.06 dB  
1.10 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.18 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
0.085 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–88  
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Model E4403B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–92  
–96  
–98  
–1.22 dB  
–1.26 dB  
–1.28 dB  
(65)________  
(66)________  
(67)________  
1.22 dB  
1.26 dB  
1.28 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.098 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(68)________  
(69)________  
(70)________  
(71)________  
(72)________  
(73)________  
(74)________  
(75)________  
(76)________  
(77)________  
(78)________  
(79)________  
(80)________  
(81)________  
(82)________  
(83)________  
(84)________  
(85)________  
(86)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–80  
–0.4 dB  
(87)________  
0.4 dB  
0.089 dB  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(93)________  
(94)________  
(95)________  
(96)________  
(97)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(98)________  
(99)________  
(100)________  
(101)________  
(102)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Zero Span,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.36 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.48 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.66 dB  
(103)_________  
(104)________  
(105)________  
(106)________  
(107)________  
(108)________  
0.36 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.48 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–70  
–0.72 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.84 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.96 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.08 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.20 dB  
–1.5 dB  
(109)________  
(110)________  
(111)________  
(112)________  
(113)________  
(114)________  
(115)________  
(116)________  
(117)________  
(118)________  
(119)________  
(120)________  
0.72 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.84 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.96 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.08 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.20 dB  
1.5 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
13. Input Attenuation  
Switching Uncertainty  
Input Attenuation Setting  
0 dB  
–0.3 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
0.3 dB  
0.101 dB  
0.104 dB  
0.102 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.099 dB  
5 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
15 dB  
20 dB  
25 dB  
30 dB  
35 dB  
40 dB  
45 dB  
50 dB  
55 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.35 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.45 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.55 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.65 dB  
0.35 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.45 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.55 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.65 dB  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
60 dB  
65 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.75 dB  
(12)________  
(13)________  
0.70 dB  
0.75 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.111 dB  
15. Reference Level  
Accuracy  
Log  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Linear  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
16. Resolution Bandwidth  
Switching Uncertainty  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Resolution Bandwidth  
3 kHz  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
9 kHz  
10 kHz  
30 kHz  
100 kHz  
120 kHz  
300 kHz  
1 MHz  
3 MHz  
5 MHz  
300 Hz (Option 1DR only) 3.0 dB  
200 Hz (Option 1DR only) 3.0 dB  
100 Hz (Option 1DR only) 3.0 dB  
18. Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy (Reference  
Settings)  
Log, Preamp Off  
Lin, Preamp Off  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
20. Overall Absolute  
Amplitude Accuracy  
0 dBm Reference Level  
0 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.234 dB  
0.115 dB  
0.110 dB  
0.109 dB  
–10 dBm input  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–20 dBm Reference Level  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–40 dBm Reference Level  
–40 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.087 dB  
0.087 dB  
–50 dBm input  
–50 dBm Reference Level  
–50 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
(13)________  
0.6 dB  
0.087 dB  
21. Resolution Bandwidth  
Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth  
5 MHz  
3.5 MHz  
2.55 MHz  
0.85 MHz  
255 kHz  
85 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
6.5 MHz  
3.45 MHz  
1.15 MHz  
345 kHz  
115 kHz  
34.5 kHz  
11.5 kHz  
3.45 kHz  
1.15 kHz  
144 kHz  
10.8 kHz  
110 kHz  
66 kHz  
22 kHz  
6.6 kHz  
2.2 kHz  
660 Hz  
220 Hz  
66 Hz  
3 MHz  
1 MHz  
300 kHz  
100 kHz  
30 kHz  
25.5 kHz  
8.5 kHz  
2.55 kHz  
850 Hz  
10 kHz  
3 kHz  
1 kHz  
22 Hz  
120 kHz  
9 kHz  
96 kHz  
2.17 kHz  
163 Hz  
7.2 kHz  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
23. Frequency Response  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the ambient temperature at which the test was performed.  
20 to 30° C  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
0 to 55° C  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.5 dB  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–1.0 dB  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
29. Other Input-Related  
Spurious Responses  
Input Frequency  
2042.8 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
0.891 dB  
0.891 dB  
0.891 dB  
0.891 dB  
2642.8 MHz  
1820.8 MHz  
278.5 MHz  
31. Spurious Responses  
300 MHz TOI  
Note: Entry 2 does not apply to the Agilent E4403B.  
7.5 dBm  
30 dBm  
40 dBm  
(1)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
0.93 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
300 MHz SHI  
900 MHz SHI  
33. Gain Compression  
Test Frequency  
53 MHz  
Note: Entry 2 does not apply to the Agilent E4403B.  
(1)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
1403 MHz  
2503 MHz  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
36. Displayed Average  
Noise Level  
1 kHz RBW  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–117 dBm  
–116 dBm  
–114 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
100 Hz RBW  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
–125 dBm  
–124 dBm  
–122 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
39. Residual Responses  
150 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
(1)________  
–90 dBm  
0.87 dB  
42. Tracking Generator  
Absolute Amplitude  
and Vernier Accuracy  
(Option 1DN only)  
Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
–0.75 dB  
(1)________  
0.75 dB  
0.096 dB  
Absolute Vernier  
Accuracy  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–5 dB  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Incremental Vernier  
Accuracy  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–5 dB  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
44. Tracking Generator  
Level Flatness (Option  
1DN only)  
Positive Level Flatness,  
<1 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
3.0 dB  
3.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –3.0 dB  
<1 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –3.0 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>10 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
>10 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>1.5 GHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
>1.5 GHz  
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Date ___________  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
46. Tracking Generator  
Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
2nd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
2nd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
3rd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
3rd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
48. Tracking Generator  
Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 9 kHz to  
2 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–27 dBc  
–23 dBc  
2.63 dB  
3.14 dB  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 2 GHz to  
3 GHz  
49. Tracking Generator  
L.O. Feedthrough  
(Option 1DN only)  
9 kHz to 2.9 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–16 dBm  
–16 dBm  
2.58 dB  
3.08 dB  
2.9 GHz to 3.0 GHz  
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_____________________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
Model E4404B  
Report No. ______________________  
Date ___________________________  
Serial No. ___________________  
Ambient temperature _______° C  
Options _____________________  
Relative humidity _______%  
Firmware Revision ____________  
Power mains line frequency ______ Hz  
(nominal)  
Customer ____________________________________  
Tested by _______________________________  
Test Equipment Used:  
Description  
Model No.  
Trace No.  
Cal Due Date  
Synthesized Signal  
Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Wide Offset Phase Noise  
Signal Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Synthesized Sweeper #1  
Synthesized Sweeper #2  
Function Generator  
Power Meter, Dual-Channel  
RF Power Sensor #1  
RF Power Sensor #2  
Microwave Power Sensor  
Low-Power Power Sensor  
Digital Multimeter  
Universal Counter  
Frequency Standard  
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Power Splitter  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
50 Termination  
1 dB Step Attenuator  
10 dB Step Attenuator  
Oscilloscope  
(Option 1D6 only)  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Microwave Spectrum  
Analyzer (Option 1DN only)  
Notes/comments:  
_____________________________________________________________  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1.  
2.  
10 MHz Reference  
Accuracy  
(Non-Option 1D5 only)  
Settability  
–5.0 Hz  
(1)________  
5.0 Hz  
293.3 µHz  
10 MHz High-Stability  
Frequency Reference  
Output Accuracy  
(Option 1D5 only)  
5 Minute Warm-Up Error –0.1 ppm  
15 Minute Warm-Up Error –0.01 ppm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.1 ppm  
0.000072 ppm  
0.000070 ppm  
0.01 ppm  
4.  
Frequency Readout and  
Marker Frequency  
Count Accuracy  
Frequency Readout  
Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz  
1500 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1499.83 MHz (1)________  
1499.91 MHz (2)________  
1500.17 MHz  
1500.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
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Date ___________  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
1500 MHz  
1 MHz  
1499.991  
MHz  
(3)________  
1500.009  
MHz  
0 Hz  
4000 MHz  
4000 MHz  
4000 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
3999.83 MHz (4)________  
3999.91 MHz (5)________  
4000.17 MHz  
4000.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
3999.991  
MHz  
(6)________  
4000.009  
MHz  
Marker Count Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz 20 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
1500.000001  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1500 MHz 1 MHz  
4000 MHz 20 MHz  
4000 MHz 1 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
1500.000001  
MHz  
3999.999999  
MHz  
4000.000001  
MHz  
3999.999999  
MHz  
4000.000001  
MHz  
6.  
Frequency Span  
Accuracy  
Span  
Start Freq  
3000 MHz 0 Hz  
2370 MHz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
2430 MHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
6.12 MHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
100 MHz 10 MHz  
100 kHz 10 MHz  
100 MHz 800 MHz  
100 kHz 800 MHz  
100 MHz 1400 MHz  
100 kHz 1499 MHz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
7.  
Noise Sidebands  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
(Serial Prefix < US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510)  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–90 dBc/Hz  
–100 dBc/Hz  
–106 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
(Serial Prefix US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510,  
Option 1DR)  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–98 dBc/Hz  
–104 dBc/Hz  
–110 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
(Serial Prefix US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510,  
Non-Option 1DR)  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–90 dBc/Hz  
–104 dBc/Hz  
–110 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
8.  
Noise Sidebands - Wide  
Offsets  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
whether or not Option 120 (ACPR Dynamic Range Extension) is  
installed.  
Non-Option 120  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
100 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–118 dBc/Hz  
–125 dBc/Hz  
–127 dBc/Hz  
–131 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Option 120  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
100 kHz  
1 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–118 dBc/Hz  
–133 dBc/Hz  
–135 dBc/Hz  
–137 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
9.  
System-Related  
Sidebands  
Offset from 500 MHz  
signal  
30 kHz to 230 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
1.30 dB  
1.30 dB  
–30 kHz to –230 kHz  
10. Residual FM  
1 kHz Res BW,  
(Non-Option 1D5)  
(1)_________  
(1)_________  
(2)_________  
150 Hz  
100 Hz  
2 Hz  
21 Hz  
1 kHz Res BW,  
(Option 1D5)  
21 Hz  
10 Hz Res BW  
(Options 1DR and 1D5  
only)  
0.27 Hz  
11. Sweep Time Accuracy  
Sweep Time  
5 ms  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
20 ms  
100 ms  
1 s  
10 s  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1.0%  
1 ms (Option AYX or B7D –1.0%  
only)  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.16%  
500 µs (Option AYX or  
B7D only)  
–1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
100 µs (Option AYX or  
B7D only)  
–1.0%  
12. Display Scale Fidelity  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.30 dB  
–0.30 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
0.30 dB  
0.30 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–1.15 dB  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
1.15 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
(40)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–80  
–0.4 dB  
(41)________  
0.4 dB  
0.089 dB  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.34 dB  
–0.38 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.58 dB  
–0.62 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.86 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.94 dB  
–0.98 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.06 dB  
–1.10 dB  
–1.14 dB  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
(47)________  
(48)________  
(49)________  
(50)________  
(51)________  
(52)________  
(53)________  
(54)________  
(55)________  
(56)________  
(57)________  
(58)________  
(59)________  
(60)________  
(61)________  
(62)________  
(63)________  
0.34 dB  
0.38 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.46 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.58 dB  
0.62 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.98 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.06 dB  
1.10 dB  
1.14 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–88  
–92  
–96  
–98  
–1.18 dB  
–1.22 dB  
–1.26 dB  
–1.28 dB  
(64)________  
(65)________  
(66)________  
(67)________  
1.18 dB  
1.22 dB  
1.26 dB  
1.28 dB  
0.085 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.098 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(68)________  
(69)________  
(70)________  
(71)________  
(72)________  
(73)________  
(74)________  
(75)________  
(76)________  
(77)________  
(78)________  
(79)________  
(80)________  
(81)________  
(82)________  
(83)________  
(84)________  
(85)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–76  
–80  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(86)________  
(87)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(93)________  
(94)________  
(95)________  
(96)________  
(97)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(98)________  
(99)________  
(100)________  
(101)________  
(102)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Zero Span,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.36 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.48 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.60 dB  
(103)_________  
(104)________  
(105)________  
(106)________  
(107)________  
0.36 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.48 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
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–12  
–16  
–20  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–70  
–0.66 dB  
–0.72 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.84 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.96 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.08 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.20 dB  
–1.5 dB  
(108)________  
(109)________  
(110)________  
(111)________  
(112)________  
(113)________  
(114)________  
(115)________  
(116)________  
(117)________  
(118)________  
(119)________  
(120)________  
0.66 dB  
0.72 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.84 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.96 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.08 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.20 dB  
1.5 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
13. Input Attenuation  
Switching Uncertainty  
Input Attenuation Setting  
0 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.35 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.45 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.55 dB  
–0.60 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
0.3 dB  
0.101 dB  
0.104 dB  
0.102 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.095 dB  
5 dB  
0.3 dB  
15 dB  
20 dB  
25 dB  
30 dB  
35 dB  
40 dB  
45 dB  
50 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.35 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.45 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.55 dB  
0.60 dB  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
55 dB  
60 dB  
65 dB  
–0.65 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.75 dB  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
0.65 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.75 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.111 dB  
15. Reference Level  
Accuracy  
Log, Res BW 1 kHz  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Linear, Res BW 1 kHz  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Log, Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Linear, Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
16. Resolution Bandwidth  
Switching Uncertainty  
Resolution Bandwidth  
3 kHz  
9 kHz  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
10 kHz  
30 kHz  
100 kHz  
120 kHz  
300 kHz  
1 MHz  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
3 MHz  
5 MHz  
300 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
200 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
100 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
30 Hz (Option 1DR only)  
10 Hz (Option 1DR only)  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
3 Hz (Option 1DR and  
1D5 only) Firmware  
Revision A.08.00 or later  
1Hz (Option 1DR and  
1D5 only) Firmware  
–0.3 dB  
(17)________  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
Revision A.08.00 or later  
18. Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy (Reference  
Settings)  
Log, Preamp Off  
Lin, Preamp Off  
–0.34 dB  
–0.34 dB  
–0.37 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.34 dB  
0.34 dB  
0.37 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
Log, Preamp On  
(Option 1DS only)  
Lin, Preamp On  
–0.37 dB  
(4)________  
0.37 dB  
0.09 dB  
(Option 1DS only)  
20. Overall Absolute  
Amplitude Accuracy  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
0 dBm Reference Level  
0 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.234 dB  
0.115 dB  
0.110 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–10 dBm input  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–20 dBm Reference Level  
–20 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–30 dBm input  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–40 dBm Reference Level  
–40 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.087 dB  
0.087 dB  
–50 dBm input  
–50 dBm Reference Level  
–50 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
(13)________  
0.54 dB  
0.087 dB  
21. Resolution Bandwidth  
Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth  
5 MHz  
3.5 MHz  
2.55 MHz  
0.85 MHz  
255 kHz  
85 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
6.5 MHz  
3.45 MHz  
1.15 MHz  
345 kHz  
115 kHz  
34.5 kHz  
110 kHz  
66 kHz  
22 kHz  
6.6 kHz  
2.2 kHz  
660 Hz  
3 MHz  
1 MHz  
300 kHz  
100 kHz  
30 kHz  
25.5 kHz  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
10 kHz  
8.5 kHz  
2.55 kHz  
850 Hz  
96 kHz  
7.2 kHz  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
11.5 kHz  
3.45 kHz  
1.15 kHz  
144 kHz  
10.8 kHz  
220 Hz  
66 Hz  
3 kHz  
1 kHz  
22 Hz  
120 kHz  
2.17 kHz  
163 Hz  
9 kHz  
24. Frequency Response  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and  
installed options.  
20 to 30° C  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(9 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.46 dB  
0.92 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.46 dB  
Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 Hz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.50 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.50 dB  
dc Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
1.5 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–1.5 dB  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(6)________  
2.6 dB  
0.39 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.5 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.5 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440498 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
0.5 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.5 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440498 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
0.5 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.5 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
1.5 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–1.5 dB  
2.6 dB  
0 to 55° C  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(9 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.76 dB  
1.52 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.76 dB  
Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 Hz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–1.0 dB  
dc Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
2.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–2.5 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
ac Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440498 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440498 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
(19)________  
(20)________  
2.5 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–2.5 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(21)________  
3.0 dB  
0.39 dB  
27. Frequency Response  
(Preamp On)  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and  
installed options.  
(Option 1DS Only)  
20 to 30° C  
Band 0  
(1 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440498 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440498 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
0 to 55° C  
Band 0  
(1 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440498 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440498 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
29. Other Input-Related  
Spurious Responses  
Center Freq Input Freq  
2.0 GHz 2042.8 MHz  
2.0 GHz 2642.8 MHz  
2.0 GHz 1820.8 MHz  
2.0 GHz 278.5 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
2.0 GHz 5600.0 MHz  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
–80 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
2.0 GHz 6242.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 4042.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 4642.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 3742.9 MHz  
4.0 GHz 2242.8 MHz  
32. Spurious Responses  
300 MHz TOI, 1 kHz RBW 12.5 dBm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.93 dB  
0.93 dB  
300 MHz TOI, 30 Hz RBW 12.5 dBm  
(Option 1DR only)  
5 GHz TOI  
300 MHz SHI  
900 MHz SHI  
11 dBm  
35 dBm  
45 dBm  
75 dBm  
90 dBm  
(3)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.93 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
1.55 GHz SHI  
3.1 GHz SHI  
34. Gain Compression  
Test Frequency  
53 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
50.004 MHz  
(Option 1DR only)  
1403 MHz  
2503 MHz  
4403 MHz  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
37. Displayed Average  
Noise Level  
Note: Enter results with preamp on in the appropriate section based  
upon the ambient temperature when the test was performed.  
1 kHz RBW, Preamp Off  
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Model E4404B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
–116 dBm  
–116 dBm  
–112 dBm  
–112 dBm  
–111 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
3 GHz to 6 GHz  
6 GHz to 6.7 GHz  
1kHz RBW, Preamp On,  
0 to 55° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
–131 dBm  
–131 dBm  
–127 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp Off  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
–135 dBm  
–135 dBm  
–131 dBm  
–131 dBm  
–130 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
3 GHz to 6 GHz  
6 GHz to 6.7 GHz  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp On,  
0 to 55° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
–150 dBm  
–150 dBm  
–146 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 kHz RBW, Preamp On,  
20 to 30° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
–132 dBm  
–132 dBm  
–130 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
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Model E4404B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp On,  
20 to 30° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
(20)________  
(21)________  
(22)________  
–151 dBm  
–151 dBm  
–149 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
39. Residual Responses  
150 kHz to 6.7 GHz  
(1)________  
(1)________  
–90 dBm  
0.3%  
0.87 dB  
0.029%  
40. Fast Time Domain  
Amplitude Accuracy  
(Option AYX only)  
Amplitude Error  
–0.3%  
42. Tracking Generator  
Absolute Amplitude  
and Vernier Accuracy  
Option 1DN only)  
Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
–0.75 dB  
(1)________  
0.75 dB  
0.096 dB  
Absolute Vernier  
Accuracy  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–5 dB  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
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Model E4404B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–5 dB  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
44. Tracking Generator  
Level Flatness Option  
1DN only)  
Positive Level Flatness,  
<1 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
3.0 dB  
3.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –3.0 dB  
<1 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –3.0 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>10 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
>10 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>1.5 GHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
>1.5 GHz  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
46. Tracking Generator  
Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
2nd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
2nd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
3rd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
3rd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
48. Tracking Generator  
Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 9 kHz to 2 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–27 dBc  
–23 dBc  
2.63 dB  
3.14 dB  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 2 GHz to  
3 GHz  
49. Tracking Generator  
L.O. Feedthrough  
(Option 1DN only)  
9 kHz to 2.9 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–16 dBm  
–16 dBm  
2.58 dB  
3.03 dB  
2.9 GHz to 3.0 GHz  
50. Gate Delay Accuracy  
and Gate Length  
Accuracy  
(Option 1D6 only)  
Minimum Gate Delay  
Maximum Gate Delay  
1 µs Gate Length  
499.9 ns  
499.9 ns  
499.9 ns  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.5001 µs  
1.5001 µs  
1.5001 µs  
549 ps  
549 ps  
520 ps  
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Model E4404B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
65 ms Gate Length  
64.993 ms  
(4)________  
65.007 ms  
647 ns  
51. Gate Mode Additional  
Amplitude Error (Option  
1D6 only)  
Amplitude Error  
–0.2 dB  
(1)________  
0.2 dB  
0.023 dB  
58. GSM Phase and  
Frequency Error  
(Option BAH and B7E)  
Peak Phase Error  
RMS Phase Error  
Frequency Error  
–2.1 Deg  
–1.1 Deg  
–10 Hz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
2.1 Deg  
1.1 Deg  
10 Hz  
0.52 Deg  
0.000063 Deg  
0.006 Hz  
59. Comms Absolute Power  
Accuracy  
(Options BAC or BAH)  
20 to 30° C  
cdmaOne Channel Power  
Accuracy  
(Option BAC only)  
Cellular Band  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
–0.82 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.69 dB  
–0.77 dB  
–0.89 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.82 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.69 dB  
0.77 dB  
0.89 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
5 dBm  
25 dBm  
45 dBm  
55 dBm  
70 dBm  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
–0.78 dB  
–0.78 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.78 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
5 dBm  
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Model E4404B  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
−25 dBm  
45 dBm  
55 dBm  
70 dBm  
–0.74 dB  
–0.71 dB  
–0.79 dB  
–0.91 dB  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.74 dB  
0.71 dB  
0.79 dB  
0.91 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
GSM Transmit Power  
Accuracy  
(Option BAH only)  
GSM Band  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
–0.81 dB  
–0.81 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.79 dB  
–0.95 dB  
–1.09 dB  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
0.81 dB  
0.81 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.79 dB  
0.95 dB  
1.09 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.156 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
20 dBm  
30 dBm  
40 dBm  
50 dBm  
60 dBm  
DCS and PCS Bands  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
–0.77 dB  
–0.77 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.75 dB  
–0.91 dB  
–1.05 dB  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
0.77 dB  
0.77 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.75 dB  
0.91 dB  
1.05 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.156 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
20 dBm  
−30 dBm  
−40 dBm  
50 dBm  
−60 dBm  
cdmaOne Receive  
Channel Power, Preamp  
Off  
(Option BAC only)  
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Input Amplitude  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
70 dBm  
80 dBm  
85 dBm  
–1.46 dB  
–1.46 dB  
–1.46 dB  
–1.46 dB  
–1.46 dB  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
1.46 dB  
1.46 dB  
1.46 dB  
1.46 dB  
1.46 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
−70 dBm  
−80 dBm  
85 dBm  
–1.35 dB  
–1.35 dB  
–1.35 dB  
–1.35 dB  
–1.35 dB  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
1.35 dB  
1.35 dB  
1.35 dB  
1.35 dB  
1.35 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
cdmaOne Receive  
Channel Power, Preamp  
On  
(Option BAC only)  
Cellular Band  
Input Amplitude  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
70 dBm  
80 dBm  
90 dBm  
100 dBm  
–1.88 dB  
–1.88 dB  
–1.88 dB  
–1.88 dB  
–2.95 dB  
–2.95 dB  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
(40)________  
1.88 dB  
1.88 dB  
1.88 dB  
1.88 dB  
2.95 dB  
2.95 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
–1.88 dB  
–1.88 dB  
(41)________  
(42)________  
1.88 dB  
1.88 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
−70 dBm  
−80 dBm  
90 dBm  
100 dBm  
–1.88 dB  
–1.88 dB  
–2.95 dB  
–2.95 dB  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
1.88 dB  
1.88 dB  
2.95 dB  
2.95 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
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_____________________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
Model E4405B  
Report No. ______________________  
Date ___________________________  
Serial No. ___________________  
Ambient temperature _______° C  
Options _____________________  
Relative humidity______%  
Firmware Revision ____________  
Power mains line frequency ______ Hz  
(nominal)  
Customer ____________________________________  
Tested by _______________________________  
Test Equipment Used:  
Description  
Model No.  
Trace No.  
Cal Due Date  
Synthesized Signal  
Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Wide Offset Phase Noise  
Signal Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Synthesized Sweeper #1  
Synthesized Sweeper #2  
Function Generator  
Power Meter, Dual-Channel  
RF Power Sensor #1  
RF Power Sensor #2  
Microwave Power Sensor  
Low-Power Power Sensor  
Digital Multimeter  
Universal Counter  
Frequency Standard  
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Power Splitter  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
50 Termination  
1 dB Step Attenuator  
10 dB Step Attenuator  
Oscilloscope  
(Option 1D6 only)  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Microwave Spectrum  
Analyzer (Option 1DN only)  
Notes/comments:  
_____________________________________________________________  
_____________________________________________________________  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1.  
2.  
10 MHz Reference  
Output Accuracy  
(Non-Option 1D5 only)  
Settability  
–5.0 Hz  
(1)________  
5.0 Hz  
293.3 µHz  
10 MHz High-Stability  
Frequency Reference  
Accuracy  
(Option 1D5 only)  
5 Minute Warm-Up Error  
–0.1 ppm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.1 ppm  
0.000072 ppm  
0.000070 ppm  
15 Minute Warm-Up Error –0.01 ppm  
0.01 ppm  
4.  
Frequency Readout and Note: Test Record Entries 10 through 15 do not apply to the Agilent  
Marker Frequency  
Count Accuracy  
E4405B.  
Frequency Readout  
Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz  
1500 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1499.83 MHz (1)________  
1499.91 MHz (2)________  
1500.17 MHz  
1500.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
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Date ___________  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
1500 MHz  
1 MHz  
1499.991  
MHz  
(3)________  
1500.009  
MHz  
0 Hz  
4000 MHz  
4000 MHz  
4000 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
3999.83 MHz (4)________  
3999.91 MHz (5)________  
4000.17 MHz  
4000.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
3999.991  
MHz  
(6)________  
4000.009  
MHz  
9000 MHz  
9000 MHz  
9000 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
8999.83 MHz (7)________  
8999.91 MHz (8)________  
9000.17 MHz  
9000.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
8999.991  
MHz  
(9)________  
9000.009  
MHz  
Marker Count Accuracy  
Note: Enter results in the appropriate section below based upon the  
firmware revision of the analyzer.  
Firmware Revision Prior  
to A.03.00  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz 20 MHz  
1499.999998  
MHz  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
1500.000002  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1500 MHz 1 MHz  
4000 MHz 20 MHz  
4000 MHz 1 MHz  
9000 MHz 20 MHz  
9000 MHz 1 MHz  
Marker Count Accuracy  
1499.999998  
MHz  
1500.000002  
MHz  
3999.999998  
MHz  
4000.000002  
MHz  
3999.999998  
MHz  
4000.000002  
MHz  
8999.999997  
MHz  
9000.000003  
MHz  
8999.999997  
MHz  
9000.000003  
MHz  
Firmware Revision  
A.03.00 or later  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz 20 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
1500.000001  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1500 MHz 1 MHz  
4000 MHz 20 MHz  
4000 MHz 1 MHz  
9000 MHz 20 MHz  
9000 MHz 1 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
1500.000001  
MHz  
3999.999999  
MHz  
4000.000001  
MHz  
3999.999999  
MHz  
4000.000001  
MHz  
8999.999999  
MHz  
9000.000001  
MHz  
8999.999999  
MHz  
9000.000001  
MHz  
6.  
Frequency Span  
Accuracy  
Span  
Start Freq  
3000 MHz 0 Hz  
2370 MHz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
2430 MHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
6.12 MHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
100 MHz 10 MHz  
100 kHz 10 MHz  
100 MHz 800 MHz  
100 kHz 800 MHz  
100 MHz 1400 MHz  
100 kHz 1499 MHz  
Noise Sidebands  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
7.  
(Serial Prefix < US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510)  
10 kHz  
(1)________  
–90 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–100 dBc/Hz  
–106 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
(Serial Prefix US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510,  
Option 1DR)  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–98 dBc/Hz  
–104 dBc/Hz  
–110 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
(Serial Prefix US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510,  
Non-Option 1DR)  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–90 dBc/Hz  
–104 dBc/Hz  
–110 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
8.  
Noise Sidebands - Wide  
Offsets  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
whether or not Option 120 (ACPR Dynamic Range Extension) is  
installed.  
Non-Option 120  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
100 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–118 dBc/Hz  
–125 dBc/Hz  
–127 dBc/Hz  
–131 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
Option 120  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
100 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–118 dBc/Hz  
–133 dBc/Hz  
–135 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
10 MHz  
(4)________  
–137 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
9.  
System-Related  
Sidebands  
Offset from 500 MHz  
signal  
30 kHz to 230 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
1.30 dB  
1.30 dB  
–30 kHz to –230 kHz  
10. Residual FM  
1 kHz Res BW  
(Non-Option 1D5)  
(1)_________  
(1)_________  
(2)_________  
150 Hz  
100 Hz  
2 Hz  
21 Hz  
1 kHz Res BW  
(Option 1D5)  
21 Hz  
10 Hz Res BW  
(Options 1DR  
and 1D5 only)  
0.27 Hz  
11. Sweep Time Accuracy  
Sweep Time  
5 ms  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
20 ms  
100 ms  
1 s  
10 s  
1 ms (Option AYX or B7D –1.0%  
only)  
500 µs (Option AYX or  
–1.0%  
(7)________  
(8)________  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
B7D only)  
100 µs (Option AYX or  
B7D only)  
–1.0%  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.30 dB  
–0.30 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–1.15 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
0.30 dB  
0.30 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
1.15 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
(40)________  
(41)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–4  
–0.34 dB  
–0.38 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.58 dB  
–0.62 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.86 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.94 dB  
–0.98 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.06 dB  
–1.10 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.18 dB  
–1.22 dB  
–1.26 dB  
–1.28 dB  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
(47)________  
(48)________  
(49)________  
(50)________  
(51)________  
(52)________  
(53)________  
(54)________  
(55)________  
(56)________  
(57)________  
(58)________  
(59)________  
(60)________  
(61)________  
(62)________  
(63)________  
(64)________  
(65)________  
(66)________  
(67)________  
0.34 dB  
0.38 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.46 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.58 dB  
0.62 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.98 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.06 dB  
1.10 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.18 dB  
1.22 dB  
1.26 dB  
1.28 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
0.085 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.098 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–88  
–92  
–96  
–98  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(68)________  
(69)________  
(70)________  
(71)________  
(72)________  
(73)________  
(74)________  
(75)________  
(76)________  
(77)________  
(78)________  
(79)________  
(80)________  
(81)________  
(82)________  
(83)________  
(84)________  
(85)________  
(86)________  
(87)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
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dB from Ref Level  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(93)________  
(94)________  
(95)________  
(96)________  
(97)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(98)________  
(99)________  
(100)________  
(101)________  
(102)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Zero Span,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.36 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.48 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.72 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.84 dB  
(103)_________  
(104)________  
(105)________  
(106)________  
(107)________  
(108)________  
(109)________  
(110)________  
(111)________  
0.36 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.48 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.72 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.84 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
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Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–70  
–0.90 dB  
–0.96 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.08 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.20 dB  
–1.5 dB  
(112)________  
(113)________  
(114)________  
(115)________  
(116)________  
(117)________  
(118)________  
(119)________  
(120)________  
0.90 dB  
0.96 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.08 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.20 dB  
1.5 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
13. Input Attenuation  
Switching Uncertainty  
Input Attenuation Setting  
0 dB  
–0.3 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
0.3 dB  
0.101 dB  
0.104 dB  
0.102 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.111 dB  
5 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
15 dB  
20 dB  
25 dB  
30 dB  
35 dB  
40 dB  
45 dB  
50 dB  
55 dB  
60 dB  
65 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.35 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.45 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.55 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.65 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.75 dB  
0.35 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.45 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.55 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.65 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.75 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
15. Reference Level  
Accuracy  
Log, Res BW 1 kHz  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Linear, Res BW 1 kHz  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Log, Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
(17)________  
0.3 dB  
0.091 dB  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Linear, Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
16. Resolution Bandwidth  
Switching Uncertainty  
Resolution Bandwidth  
3 kHz  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
9 kHz  
10 kHz  
30 kHz  
100 kHz  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
120 kHz  
300 kHz  
1 MHz  
3 MHz  
5 MHz  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
300 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
200 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
100 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
30 Hz (Option 1DR only)  
10 Hz (Option 1DR only)  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
3 Hz (Option 1DR and  
1D5 only) Firmware  
Revision A.08.00 or later  
1Hz (Option 1DR and  
1D5 only) Firmware  
–0.3 dB  
(17)________  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
Revision A.08.00 or later  
18. Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy (Reference  
Settings)  
Log, Preamp Off  
Lin, Preamp Off  
–0.34 dB  
–0.34 dB  
–0.37 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.34 dB  
0.34 dB  
0.37 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
Log, Preamp On  
(Option 1DS only)  
Lin, Preamp On  
–0.37 dB  
(4)________  
0.37 dB  
0.09 dB  
(Option 1DS only)  
20. Overall Absolute  
Amplitude Accuracy  
0 dBm Reference Level  
0 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
(1)________  
0.54 dB  
0.234 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–10 dBm input  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.115 dB  
0.110 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–20 dBm Reference Level  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–40 dBm Reference Level  
–40 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.087 dB  
0.087 dB  
–50 dBm input  
–50 dBm Reference Level  
–50 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
(13)________  
0.54 dB  
0.087 dB  
21. Resolution Bandwidth  
Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth  
5 MHz  
3.5 MHz  
2.55 MHz  
0.85 MHz  
255 kHz  
85 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
6.5 MHz  
3.45 MHz  
1.15 MHz  
345 kHz  
115 kHz  
34.5 kHz  
11.5 kHz  
3.45 kHz  
110 kHz  
66 kHz  
22 kHz  
6.6 kHz  
2.2 kHz  
660 Hz  
220 Hz  
66 Hz  
3 MHz  
1 MHz  
300 kHz  
100 kHz  
30 kHz  
25.5 kHz  
8.5 kHz  
10 kHz  
3 kHz  
2.55 kHz  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
1 kHz  
850 Hz  
96 kHz  
7.2 kHz  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
1.15 kHz  
144 kHz  
10.8 kHz  
22 Hz  
120 kHz  
2.17 kHz  
163 Hz  
9 kHz  
24. Frequency Response  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and  
installed options.  
20 to 30° C  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(9 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.46 dB  
0.92 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.46 dB  
Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 Hz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.50 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.50 dB  
dc Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
1.5 dB  
2.6 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–1.5 dB  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
dc Coupled  
Band 2  
(6.7 GHz to 13.2 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
2.0 dB  
3.6 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
–2.0 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.5 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.5 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440327 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
0.5 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.5 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440327 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
(16)________  
0.5 dB  
0.11 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Minimum Response  
–0.5 dB  
(17)________  
(18)________  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
1.0 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
1.5 dB  
2.6 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–1.5 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 2  
(6.7 GHz to 13.2 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
2.0 dB  
3.6 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
–2.0 dB  
0 to 55° C  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(9 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.76 dB  
1.52 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.76 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 Hz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–1.0 dB  
dc Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
2.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–2.5 dB  
–3.0 dB  
–1.0 dB  
dc Coupled  
Band 2  
(6.7 GHz to 13.2 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
3.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
ac Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440327 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440327 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
–2.5 dB  
–3.0 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
2.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 2  
(6.7 GHz to 13.2 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
(22)________  
(23)________  
3.0 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(24)________  
4.0 dB  
0.40 dB  
27. Frequency Response  
(Preamp On)  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and  
installed options.  
(Option 1DS Only)  
20 to 30° C  
Band 0  
(1 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440327 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440327 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
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Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
0 to 55° C  
Band 0  
(1 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440327 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440327 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
29. Other Input-Related  
Spurious Responses  
Center Freq Input Freq  
2.0 GHz 2042.8 MHz  
2.0 GHz 2642.8 MHz  
2.0 GHz 1820.8 MHz  
2.0 GHz 278.5 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
2.0 GHz 5600.0 MHz  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
–80 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
2.0 GHz 6242.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 4042.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 4642.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 3742.9 MHz  
4.0 GHz 2242.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 9042.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 9642.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 9342.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 4982.1 MHz  
32. Spurious Responses  
300 MHz TOI,  
1 kHz RBW  
12.5 dBm  
12.5 dBm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.93 dB  
0.93 dB  
300 MHz TOI, 30 Hz  
RBW (Option 1DR only)  
5 GHz TOI  
8 GHz TOI  
11 dBm  
7.5 dBm  
35 dBm  
45 dBm  
75 dBm  
90 dBm  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.93 dB  
0.93 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
300 MHz SHI  
900 MHz SHI  
1.55 GHz SHI  
3.1 GHz SHI  
34. Gain Compression  
Test Frequency  
53 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
50.004 MHz  
(Option 1DR only)  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
1403 MHz  
2503 MHz  
4403 MHz  
7603 MHz  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
37. Displayed Average  
Noise Level  
Note: Enter results with preamp on in the appropriate section based  
upon the ambient temperature when the test was performed.  
1 kHz RBW, Preamp Off  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
–116 dBm  
–116 dBm  
–112 dBm  
–112 dBm  
–111 dBm  
–107 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
3 GHz to 6 GHz  
6 GHz to 12 GHz  
12 GHz to 13.2 GHz  
1 kHz RBW, Preamp On,  
0 to 55° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
–131 dBm  
–131 dBm  
–127 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp Off  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
–135 dBm  
–135 dBm  
–131 dBm  
–131 dBm  
–130 dBm  
–120 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
3 GHz to 6 GHz  
6 GHz to 12 GHz  
12 GHz to 13.2 GHz  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp On,  
0 to 55° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
–150 dBm  
–150 dBm  
–146 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
1 kHz RBW, Preamp On,  
20 to 30° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
–132 dBm  
–132 dBm  
–130 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp On,  
20 to 30° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
–151 dBm  
–151 dBm  
–149 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
39. Residual Responses  
150 kHz to 6.7 GHz  
(1)________  
(1)________  
–90 dBm  
0.3%  
0.87 dB  
0.029%  
40. Fast Time Domain  
Amplitude Accuracy  
(Option AYX only)  
Amplitude Error  
–0.3%  
42. Tracking Generator  
Absolute Amplitude  
and Vernier Accuracy  
(Option 1DN only)  
Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
–0.75 dB  
(1)________  
0.75 dB  
0.096 dB  
Absolute Vernier  
Accuracy  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–5 dB  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
Incremental Vernier  
Accuracy  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–5 dB  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
44. Tracking Generator  
Level Flatness (Option  
1DN only)  
Positive Level Flatness,  
<1 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
3.0 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.142 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –3.0 dB  
<1 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Negative Level Flatness, –3.0 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.142 dB  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>10 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
2.0 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
>10 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>1.5 GHz  
2.0 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
>1.5 GHz  
46. Tracking Generator  
Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
2nd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
2nd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
3rd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
3rd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
48. Tracking Generator  
Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 9 kHz to 2 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–27 dBc  
–23 dBc  
2.63 dB  
3.14 dB  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 2 GHz to  
3 GHz  
49. Tracking Generator  
L.O. Feedthrough  
(Option 1DN only)  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
9 kHz to 2.9 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–16 dBm  
–16 dBm  
2.58 dB  
3.03 dB  
2.9 GHz to 3.0 GHz  
50. Gate Delay Accuracy  
and Gate Length  
Accuracy  
(Option 1D6 only)  
Minimum Gate Delay  
Maximum Gate Delay  
1 µs Gate Length  
499.9 ns  
499.9 ns  
499.9 ns  
64.993 ms  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
1.5001µs  
1.5001µs  
1.5001µs  
65.007 ms  
549 ps  
549 ps  
520 ps  
647 ns  
65 ms Gate Length  
51. Gate Mode Additional  
Amplitude Error (Option  
1D6 only)  
Amplitude Error  
–0.2 dB  
(1)________  
0.2 dB  
0.023 dB  
58. GSM Phase and  
Frequency Error  
(Option BAH and B7E)  
Peak Phase Error  
RMS Phase Error  
Frequency Error  
–2.1 Deg  
–1.1 Deg  
–10 Hz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
2.1 Deg  
1.1 Deg  
10 Hz  
0.52 Deg  
0.000063 Deg  
0.006 Hz  
59. Comms Absolute Power  
Accuracy  
(Options BAC or BAH)  
20 to 30° C  
cdmaOne Channel Power  
Accuracy  
(Option BAC only)  
Cellular Band  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
–0.82 dB  
(1)________  
0.82 dB  
0.173 dB  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
5 dBm  
–0.82 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.69 dB  
–0.77 dB  
–0.89 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.82 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.69 dB  
0.77 dB  
0.89 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
25 dBm  
45 dBm  
55 dBm  
70 dBm  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
5 dBm  
–0.78 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.71 dB  
–0.79 dB  
–0.91 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.78 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.71 dB  
0.79 dB  
0.91 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
−25 dBm  
45 dBm  
55 dBm  
70 dBm  
GSM Transmit Power  
Accuracy  
(Option BAH only)  
GSM Band  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
–0.81 dB  
–0.81 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.79 dB  
–0.95 dB  
–1.09 dB  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
0.81 dB  
0.81 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.79 dB  
0.95 dB  
1.09 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.156 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
20 dBm  
30 dBm  
40 dBm  
50 dBm  
60 dBm  
DCS and PCS Bands  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
–0.77 dB  
(19)________  
0.77 dB  
0.173 dB  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
20 dBm  
–0.77 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.75 dB  
–0.91 dB  
–1.05 dB  
(20)________  
(21)________  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
0.77 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.75 dB  
0.91 dB  
1.05 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.156 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
−30 dBm  
−40 dBm  
50 dBm  
−60 dBm  
cdmaOne Receive  
Channel Power, Preamp  
Off  
(Option BAC only)  
Cellular Band  
Input Amplitude  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
70 dBm  
80 dBm  
85 dBm  
–1.46 dB  
–1.46 dB  
–1.46 dB  
–1.46 dB  
–1.46 dB  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
1.46 dB  
1.46 dB  
1.46 dB  
1.46 dB  
1.46 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
−70 dBm  
−80 dBm  
85 dBm  
–1.35 dB  
–1.35 dB  
–1.35 dB  
–1.35 dB  
–1.35 dB  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
1.35 dB  
1.35 dB  
1.35 dB  
1.35 dB  
1.35 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
cdmaOne Receive  
Channel Power, Preamp  
On  
(Option BAC only)  
Cellular Band  
Input Amplitude  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
70 dBm  
80 dBm  
90 dBm  
100 dBm  
–1.88 dB  
–1.88 dB  
–1.88 dB  
–1.88 dB  
–2.95 dB  
–2.95 dB  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
(40)________  
1.88 dB  
1.88 dB  
1.88 dB  
1.88 dB  
2.95 dB  
2.95 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
−70 dBm  
−80 dBm  
90 dBm  
100 dBm  
–1.88 dB  
–1.88 dB  
–1.88 dB  
–1.88 dB  
–2.95 dB  
–2.95 dB  
(41)________  
(42)________  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
1.88 dB  
1.88 dB  
1.88 dB  
1.88 dB  
2.95 dB  
2.95 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
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_____________________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
Model E4407B  
Report No. ______________________  
Date ___________________________  
Serial No. ___________________  
Ambient temperature _______° C  
Options _____________________  
Relative humidity_______%  
Firmware Revision ____________  
Power mains line frequency ______ Hz  
(nominal)  
Customer ____________________________________  
Tested by _______________________________  
Test Equipment Used:  
Description  
Model No.  
Trace No.  
Cal Due Date  
Synthesized Signal  
Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Wide Offset Phase Noise  
Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Synthesized Sweeper #1  
Synthesized Sweeper #2  
Function Generator  
Power Meter, Dual-Channel  
RF Power Sensor #1  
RF Power Sensor #2  
Microwave Power Sensor  
Low-Power Power Sensor  
Digital Multimeter  
Universal Counter  
Frequency Standard  
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Power Splitter  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
50 Termination  
1 dB Step Attenuator  
10 dB Step Attenuator  
Oscilloscope  
(Option 1D6 only)  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Microwave Spectrum  
Analyzer (Option 1DN only)  
Notes/comments:  
_____________________________________________________________  
_____________________________________________________________  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1.  
2.  
10 MHz Reference  
Output Accuracy  
(Non-Option 1D5 only)  
Settability  
–5.0 Hz  
(1)________  
5.0 Hz  
293.3 µHz  
10 MHz High-Stability  
Frequency Reference  
Output Accuracy  
(Option 1D5 only)  
5 Minute Warm-Up Error –0.1 ppm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.1 ppm  
0.000072 ppm  
0.000070 ppm  
15 Minute Warm-Up  
Error  
–0.01 ppm  
0.01 ppm  
4.  
Frequency Readout and  
Marker Frequency  
Count Accuracy  
Frequency Readout  
Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz  
1500 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1499.83 MHz (1)________  
1499.91 MHz (2)________  
1500.17 MHz  
1500.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
1500 MHz  
1 MHz  
1499.991  
MHz  
(3)________  
1500.009  
MHz  
0 Hz  
4000 MHz  
4000 MHz  
4000 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
3999.83 MHz (4)________  
3999.91 MHz (5)________  
4000.17 MHz  
4000.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
3999.991  
MHz  
(6)________  
4000.009  
MHz  
9000 MHz  
9000 MHz  
9000 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
8999.83 MHz (7)________  
8999.91 MHz (8)________  
9000.17 MHz  
9000.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
8999.991  
MHz  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
9000.009  
MHz  
16000 MHz  
16000 MHz  
16000 MHz  
21000 MHz  
21000 MHz  
21000 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
15999.83  
MHz  
16000.17  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
15999.91  
MHz  
16000.09  
MHz  
15999.991  
MHz  
16000.009  
MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
20999.83  
MHz  
21000.17  
MHz  
20999.91  
MHz  
21000.09  
MHz  
20999.991  
MHz  
21000.009  
MHz  
Marker Count Accuracy  
Note: Enter results in the appropriate section below based upon the  
firmware revision of the analyzer.  
Firmware Revision Prior  
to A.03.00  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz 20 MHz  
1499.999998  
MHz  
(16)________  
1500.000002  
MHz  
0 Hz  
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Date ___________  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1500 MHz 1 MHz  
1499.999998  
MHz  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
1500.000002  
MHz  
0 Hz  
4000 MHz 20 MHz  
4000 MHz 1 MHz  
9000 MHz 20 MHz  
9000 MHz 1 MHz  
16000 MHz 20 MHz  
16000 MHz 1 MHz  
21000 MHz 20 MHz  
21000 MHz 1 MHz  
3999.999998  
MHz  
4000.000002  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
3999.999998  
MHz  
4000.000002  
MHz  
8999.999997  
MHz  
9000.000003  
MHz  
8999.999997  
MHz  
9000.000003  
MHz  
15999.999995 (22)________  
MHz  
16000.000005  
MHz  
20999.999995 (23)________  
MHz  
21000.000005  
MHz  
20999.999995 (24)________  
MHz  
21000.000005  
MHz  
20999.999995 (25)________  
MHz  
21000.000005  
MHz  
Firmware Revision  
A.03.00 or later  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz 20 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
1500.000001  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1500 MHz 1 MHz  
4000 MHz 20 MHz  
4000 MHz 1 MHz  
9000 MHz 20 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
1500.000001  
MHz  
3999.999999  
MHz  
4000.000001  
MHz  
3999.999999  
MHz  
4000.000001  
MHz  
8999.999999  
MHz  
9000.000001  
MHz  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
9000 MHz 1 MHz  
8999.999999  
MHz  
(21)________  
9000.000001  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
16000 MHz 20 MHz  
16000 MHz 1 MHz  
21000 MHz 20 MHz  
21000 MHz 1 MHz  
15999.999999 (22)________  
MHz  
16000.000001  
MHz  
20999.999999 (23)________  
MHz  
21000.000001  
MHz  
20999.999999 (24)________  
MHz  
21000.000001  
MHz  
20999.999999 (25)________  
MHz  
21000.000001  
MHz  
6.  
Frequency Span  
Accuracy  
Span  
Start Freq  
3000 MHz  
100 MHz  
100 kHz  
100 MHz  
100 kHz  
100 MHz  
100 kHz  
0 Hz  
10 MHz  
10 MHz  
2370 MHz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
2430 MHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
6.12 MHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
800 MHz 79 MHz  
800 MHz 79 kHz  
1400 MHz 79 MHz  
1499 MHz 79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
7.  
Noise Sidebands  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
(Serial Prefix < US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510)  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–90 dBc/Hz  
–100 dBc/Hz  
–106 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
(Serial Prefix US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510,  
Option 1DR)  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–98 dBc/Hz  
–104 dBc/Hz  
–110 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
(Serial Prefix US4510,  
SG4510 or MY4510,  
Non-Option 1DR)  
10 kHz  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–90 dBc/Hz  
–104 dBc/Hz  
–110 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
8.  
Noise Sidebands - Wide  
Offsets  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
whether or not Option 120 (ACPR Dynamic Range Extension) is  
installed.  
Non-Option 120  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
100 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–118 dBc/Hz  
–125 dBc/Hz  
–127 dBc/Hz  
–131 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
Option 120  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
100 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–118 dBc/Hz  
–133 dBc/Hz  
–135 dBc/Hz  
–137 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
1 MHz  
5 MHz  
10 MHz  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
9.  
System-Related  
Sidebands  
Offset from 500 MHz  
signal  
30 kHz to 230 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
1.30 dB  
1.30 dB  
–30 kHz to –230 kHz  
10. Residual FM  
1 kHz Res BW,  
(Non-Option 1D5)  
(1)_________  
(1)_________  
(2)_________  
150 Hz  
100 Hz  
2 Hz  
21 Hz  
1 kHz Res BW,  
(Option 1D5)  
21 Hz  
10 Hz Res BW  
(Options 1DR  
and 1D5 only)  
0.27 Hz  
11. Sweep Time Accuracy  
Sweep Time  
5 ms  
–1.0%  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
20 ms  
100 ms  
1 s  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
10 s  
1 ms (Option AYX or B7D –1.0%  
only)  
500 µs (Option AYX or  
–1.0%  
(7)________  
(8)________  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
B7D only)  
100 µs (Option AYX or  
B7D only)  
–1.0%  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.30 dB  
–0.30 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–1.15 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
0.30 dB  
0.30 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.80 dB  
1.15 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
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Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
(40)________  
(41)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–4  
–0.34 dB  
–0.38 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.58 dB  
–0.62 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.86 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.94 dB  
–0.98 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.06 dB  
–1.10 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.18 dB  
–1.22 dB  
–1.26 dB  
–1.28 dB  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
(47)________  
(48)________  
(49)________  
(50)________  
(51)________  
(52)________  
(53)________  
(54)________  
(55)________  
(56)________  
(57)________  
(58)________  
(59)________  
(60)________  
(61)________  
(62)________  
(63)________  
(64)________  
(65)________  
(66)________  
(67)________  
0.34 dB  
0.38 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.46 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.58 dB  
0.62 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.98 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.06 dB  
1.10 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.18 dB  
1.22 dB  
1.26 dB  
1.28 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
0.085 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.098 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–88  
–92  
–96  
–98  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(68)________  
(69)________  
(70)________  
(71)________  
(72)________  
(73)________  
(74)________  
(75)________  
(76)________  
(77)________  
(78)________  
(79)________  
(80)________  
(81)________  
(82)________  
(83)________  
(84)________  
(85)________  
(86)________  
(87)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
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Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
–2.0%  
Maximum  
2.0%  
–4  
(93)________  
(94)________  
(95)________  
(96)________  
(97)________  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(98)________  
(99)________  
(100)________  
(101)________  
(102)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Zero Span,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.36 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.48 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.72 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.84 dB  
(103)_________  
(104)________  
(105)________  
(106)________  
(107)________  
(108)________  
(109)________  
(110)________  
(111)________  
0.36 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.48 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.72 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.84 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
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Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–70  
–0.90 dB  
–0.96 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.08 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.20 dB  
–1.5 dB  
(112)________  
(113)________  
(114)________  
(115)________  
(116)________  
(117)________  
(118)________  
(119)________  
(120)________  
0.90 dB  
0.96 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.08 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.20 dB  
1.5 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
13. Input Attenuation  
Switching Uncertainty  
Input Attenuation Setting  
0 dB  
–0.3 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
0.3 dB  
0.101 dB  
0.104 dB  
0.102 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.111 dB  
5 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
15 dB  
20 dB  
25 dB  
30 dB  
35 dB  
40 dB  
45 dB  
50 dB  
55 dB  
60 dB  
65 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.35 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.45 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.55 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.65 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.75 dB  
0.35 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.45 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.55 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.65 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.75 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
15. Reference Level  
Accuracy  
Log, Res BW 1 kHz  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Linear, Res BW 1 kHz  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Log, Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
(17)________  
0.3 dB  
0.091 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Linear, Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
16. Resolution Bandwidth  
Switching Uncertainty  
Resolution Bandwidth  
3 kHz  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
9 kHz  
10 kHz  
30 kHz  
100 kHz  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
120 kHz  
300 kHz  
1 MHz  
3 MHz  
5 MHz  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
300 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
200 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
100 Hz (Option 1DR only) –0.3 dB  
30 Hz (Option 1DR only)  
10 Hz (Option 1DR only)  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
3 Hz (Option 1DR and  
1D5 only) Firmware  
Revision A.08.00 or later  
1Hz (Option 1DR and  
1D5 only) Firmware  
–0.3 dB  
(17)________  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
Revision A.08.00 or later  
18. Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy (Reference  
Settings)  
Log, Preamp Off  
Lin, Preamp Off  
–0.34 dB  
–0.34 dB  
–0.37 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.34 dB  
0.34 dB  
0.37 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
Log, Preamp On  
(Option 1DS only)  
Lin, Preamp On  
–0.37 dB  
(4)________  
0.37 dB  
0.09 dB  
(Option 1DS only)  
20. Overall Absolute  
Amplitude Accuracy  
0 dBm Reference Level  
0 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
(1)________  
0.54 dB  
0.234 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–10 dBm input  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.115 dB  
0.110 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–20 dBm Reference Level  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–40 dBm Reference Level  
–40 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.54 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.087 dB  
0.087 dB  
–50 dBm input  
–50 dBm Reference Level  
–50 dBm input  
–0.54 dB  
(13)________  
0.54 dB  
0.087 dB  
21. Resolution Bandwidth  
Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth  
5 MHz  
3.5 MHz  
2.55 MHz  
0.85 MHz  
255 kHz  
85 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
6.5 MHz  
3.45 MHz  
1.15 MHz  
345 kHz  
115 kHz  
34.5 kHz  
11.5 kHz  
3.45 kHz  
110 kHz  
66 kHz  
22 kHz  
6.6 kHz  
2.2 kHz  
660 Hz  
220 Hz  
66 Hz  
3 MHz  
1 MHz  
300 kHz  
100 kHz  
30 kHz  
25.5 kHz  
8.5 kHz  
10 kHz  
3 kHz  
2.55 kHz  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1 kHz  
850 Hz  
96 kHz  
7.2 kHz  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
1.15 kHz  
144 kHz  
10.8 kHz  
22 Hz  
120 kHz  
2.17 kHz  
163 Hz  
9 kHz  
24. Frequency Response  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the  
ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed  
options.  
20 to 30° C  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(9 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.46 dB  
0.92 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.46 dB  
Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 Hz to 3.0 GHz  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.5 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.5 dB  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
0.46 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.46 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(6)________  
0.92 dB  
0.11 dB  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
0.46 dB  
0.92 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.46 dB  
dc Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
1.5 dB  
2.6 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–1.5 dB  
dc Coupled  
Band 2  
(6.7 GHz to 13.2 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
2.0 dB  
3.6 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
–2.0 dB  
dc Coupled  
Band 3  
(13.2 GHz to 26.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
(16)________  
2.0 dB  
0.59 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Minimum Response  
–2.0 dB  
(17)________  
(18)________  
0.59 dB  
0.59 dB  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
3.6 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0  
(10 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
0.5 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
0.5 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
0.5 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
ac Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
1.5 dB  
2.6 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–1.5 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 2  
(6.7 GHz to 13.2 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
2.0 dB  
3.6 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
–2.0 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 3  
(13.2 GHz to 26.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(34)________  
(35)________  
(36)________  
2.0 dB  
3.6 dB  
0.59 dB  
0.59 dB  
0.59 dB  
–2.0 dB  
0 to 55° C  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(9 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.76 dB  
1.52 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.76 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(100 Hz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–1.0 dB  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.76 dB  
1.52 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.76 dB  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
0.76 dB  
1.52 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.76 dB  
dc Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
2.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–2.5 dB  
dc Coupled  
Band 2  
(6.7 GHz to 13.2 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
3.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
–3.0 dB  
dc Coupled  
Band 3  
(13.2 GHz to 26.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
3.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.59 dB  
0.59 dB  
0.59 dB  
–3.0 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0  
(10 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–1.0 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
2.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–2.5 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 2  
(6.7 GHz to 13.2 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
(31)________  
3.0 dB  
0.40 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Minimum Response  
–3.0 dB  
(32)________  
(33)________  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
4.0 dB  
ac Coupled  
Band 3  
(13.2 GHz to 26.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(34)________  
(35)________  
(36)________  
3.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.59 dB  
0.59 dB  
0.59 dB  
–3.0 dB  
27. Frequency Response  
(Preamp On)  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the  
ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed  
options.  
(Option 1DS Only)  
20 to 30° C  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(1 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.5 dB  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.5 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.5 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0  
(10 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.5 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.5 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
1.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–1.5 dB  
0 to 55° C  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0  
(1 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Non-Option UKB  
dc Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0  
(10 MHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0A  
(800 MHz to 1.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Option UKB  
ac Coupled  
Band 0B  
(1.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz)  
(serial number  
US39440871 or greater)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
2.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
0.28 dB  
–2.0 dB  
29. Other Input-Related  
Spurious Responses  
Center Freq Input Freq  
2.0 GHz 2042.8 MHz  
2.0 GHz 2642.8 MHz  
2.0 GHz 1820.8 MHz  
2.0 GHz 278.5 MHz  
2.0 GHz 5600.0 MHz  
2.0 GHz 6242.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 4042.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 4642.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 3742.9 MHz  
4.0 GHz 2242.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 9042.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 9642.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 9342.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 4982.1 MHz  
15.0 GHz 15042.8 MHz  
15.0 GHz 15642.8 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
15.0 GHz 18830.35 MHz  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
(22)________  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.971 dB  
.971 dB  
.971 dB  
.971 dB  
15.0 GHz 4151.75 MHz  
21.0 GHz 21042.8 MHz  
21.0 GHz 21642.8 MHz  
21.0 GHz 21342.8 MHz  
21.0 GHz 5008.95 MHz  
32. Spurious Responses  
300 MHz TOI,  
1 kHz RBW  
12.5 dBm  
12.5 dBm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.93 dB  
0.93 dB  
300 MHz TOI, 30 Hz  
RBW (Option 1DR only)  
5 GHz TOI  
8 GHz TOI  
11 dBm  
7.5 dBm  
35 dBm  
45 dBm  
75 dBm  
90 dBm  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.93 dB  
0.93 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
300 MHz SHI  
900 MHz SHI  
1.55 GHz SHI  
3.1 GHz SHI  
34. Gain Compression  
Test Frequency  
53 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
50.004 MHz  
(Option 1DR only)  
1403 MHz  
2503 MHz  
4403 MHz  
7603 MHz  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
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Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
14003 MHz  
(7)________  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
38. Displayed Average  
Noise Level  
Note: Enter results with preamp on in the appropriate section based  
upon the ambient temperature when the test was performed.  
1 kHz RBW, Preamp Off  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
–116 dBm  
–116 dBm  
–112 dBm  
–112 dBm  
–111 dBm  
–107 dBm  
–106 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
3 GHz to 6 GHz  
6 GHz to 12 GHz  
12 GHz to 22 GHz  
22 GHz to 26.5 GHz  
1kHz RBW, Preamp On,  
0 to 55° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
–131 dBm  
–131 dBm  
–133 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp Off  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
–135 dBm  
–135 dBm  
–131 dBm  
–131 dBm  
–130 dBm  
–126 dBm  
–125 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
3 GHz to 6 GHz  
6 GHz to 12 GHz  
12 GHz to 22 GHz  
22 GHz to 26.5 GHz  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp On,  
0 to 55° C  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
–150 dBm  
–150 dBm  
–146 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
1kHz RBW, Preamp On,  
20 to 30° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
(21)________  
(22)________  
(23)________  
–132 dBm  
–132 dBm  
–130 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
10 Hz RBW, Preamp On,  
20 to 30° C  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(24)________  
(25)________  
(26)________  
–151 dBm  
–151 dBm  
–149 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
39. Residual Responses  
150 kHz to 6.7 GHz  
(1)________  
(1)________  
–90 dBm  
0.3%  
0.87 dB  
0.029%  
40. Fast Time Domain  
Amplitude Accuracy  
(Option AYX only)  
Amplitude Error  
–0.3%  
42. Tracking Generator  
Absolute Amplitude  
and Vernier Accuracy  
(Option 1DN only)  
Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
–0.75 dB  
(1)________  
0.75 dB  
0.096 dB  
Absolute Vernier  
Accuracy  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–5 dB  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
Incremental Vernier  
Accuracy  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–5 dB  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
43. Tracking Generator  
Output Level Flatness  
(Option 1DN only)  
Positive Level Flatness,  
<1 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
3.0 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –3.0 dB  
<1 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –3.0 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>10 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
2.0 dB  
0.142 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
>10 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>1.5 GHz  
2.0 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
>1.5 GHz  
46. Tracking Generator  
Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
2nd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
2nd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
3rd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
3rd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
48. Tracking Generator  
Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 9 kHz to 2 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–27 dBc  
–23 dBc  
2.63 dB  
3.14 dB  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 2 GHz to 3  
GHz  
49. Tracking Generator  
L.O. Feedthrough  
(Option 1DN only)  
9 kHz to 2.9 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–16 dBm  
–16 dBm  
2.58 dB  
3.03 dB  
2.9 GHz to 3.0 GHz  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
50. Gate Delay and Gate  
Length Accuracy  
(Option 1D6 only)  
Minimum Gate Delay  
Maximum Gate Delay  
1 µs Gate Length  
499.9 ns  
499.9 ns  
499.9 ns  
64.993ms  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
1.5001µs  
1.5001µs  
1.5001µs  
65.007ms  
549 ps  
549 ps  
520 ps  
647 ns  
65 ms Gate Length  
51. Gate Mode Additional  
Amplitude Error (Option  
1D6 only)  
Amplitude Error  
–0.2 dB  
(1)________  
0.2 dB  
0.023 dB  
52. First LO Output Power  
Accuracy (Option AYZ  
only)  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section based upon the ambient  
temperature at which the test was performed.  
20 to 30° C  
First LO Frequency  
2.9 GHz  
15.5 dBm  
15.5 dBm  
15.5 dBm  
15.5 dBm  
15.5 dBm  
15.5 dBm  
15.5 dBm  
15.5 dBm  
15.5 dBm  
15.5 dBm  
15.5 dBm  
13.0 dBm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
17.0 dBm  
17.0 dBm  
17.0 dBm  
17.0 dBm  
17.0 dBm  
17.0 dBm  
17.0 dBm  
17.0 dBm  
17.0 dBm  
17.0 dBm  
17.0 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
3.3 GHz  
3.7 GHz  
3.9 GHz  
4.1 GHz  
4.5 GHz  
4.9 GHz  
5.3 GHz  
5.7 GHz  
5.9 GHz  
6.1 GHz  
6.5 GHz  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
6.9 GHz  
7.1 GHz  
13.0 dBm  
13.0 dBm  
(13)________  
(14)________  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0 to 55° C  
First LO Frequency  
2.9 GHz  
3.3 GHz  
3.7 GHz  
3.9 GHz  
4.1 GHz  
4.5 GHz  
4.9 GHz  
5.3 GHz  
5.7 GHz  
5.9 GHz  
6.1 GHz  
6.5 GHz  
6.9 GHz  
7.1 GHz  
15.0 dBm  
15.0 dBm  
15.0 dBm  
15.0 dBm  
15.0 dBm  
15.0 dBm  
15.0 dBm  
15.0 dBm  
15.0 dBm  
15.0 dBm  
15.0 dBm  
13.0 dBm  
13.0 dBm  
13.0 dBm  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
17.5 dBm  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
0.16 dB  
53. IF Input Accuracy  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the  
ambient temperature at which the test was performed.  
(Option AYZ only)  
20 to 30° C  
IF Input Accuracy  
0 to 50° C  
–1.0 dB  
–1.5 dB  
(1)________  
(1)________  
1.0 dBm  
1.5 dBm  
0.102 dB  
0.102 dB  
IF Input Accuracy  
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Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
58. GSM Phase and  
Frequency Error  
(Option BAH and B7E)  
Peak Phase Error  
RMS Phase Error  
Frequency Error  
–2.1 Deg  
–1.1 Deg  
–10 Hz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
2.1 Deg  
1.1 Deg  
10 Hz  
0.52 Deg  
0.000063 Deg  
0.006 Hz  
59. Comms Absolute Power  
Accuracy  
(Options BAC or BAH)  
20 to 30° C  
cdmaOne Channel Power  
Accuracy  
(Option BAC only)  
Cellular Band  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
–0.95 dB  
–0.95 dB  
–0.84 dB  
–0.87 dB  
–0.95 dB  
–1.07 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.95 dB  
0.95 dB  
0.84 dB  
0.87 dB  
0.95 dB  
1.07 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
5 dBm  
25 dBm  
45 dBm  
55 dBm  
70 dBm  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
5 dBm  
–0.93 dB  
–0.93 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.77 dB  
–0.85 dB  
–0.97 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.93 dB  
0.93 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.77 dB  
0.85 dB  
0.97 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
−25 dBm  
45 dBm  
55 dBm  
70 dBm  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
GSM Transmit Power  
Accuracy  
(Option BAH only)  
GSM Band  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
–0.94 dB  
–0.94 dB  
–0.80 dB  
–0.83 dB  
–0.99 dB  
–1.13 dB  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
0.94 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.80 dB  
0.83 dB  
0.99 dB  
1.13 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.156 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
20 dBm  
30 dBm  
40 dBm  
50 dBm  
60 dBm  
DCS and PCS Bands  
Input Amplitude  
15 dBm  
–0.92 dB  
–0.92 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.79 dB  
–0.95 dB  
–1.09 dB  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
0.92 dB  
0.92 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.79 dB  
0.95 dB  
1.09 dB  
0.173 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.156 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
0.161 dB  
20 dBm  
30 dBm  
40 dBm  
50 dBm  
−60 dBm  
cdmaOne Receive  
Channel Power, Preamp  
Off  
(Option BAC only)  
Cellular Band  
Input Amplitude  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
70 dBm  
80 dBm  
–1.56 dB  
–1.56 dB  
–1.56 dB  
–1.56 dB  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
1.56 dB  
1.56 dB  
1.56 dB  
1.56 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
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Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
85 dBm  
–1.56 dB  
(29)________  
1.56 dB  
0.152 dB  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
70 dBm  
80 dBm  
85 dBm  
–1.45 dB  
–1.45 dB  
–1.45 dB  
–1.45 dB  
–1.45 dB  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
1.45 dB  
1.45 dB  
1.45 dB  
1.45 dB  
1.45 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.152 dB  
cdmaOne Receive  
Channel Power, Preamp  
On  
(Option BAC only)  
Cellular Band  
Input Amplitude  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
70 dBm  
80 dBm  
90 dBm  
100 dBm  
–2.15 dB  
–2.15 dB  
–2.15 dB  
–2.15 dB  
–2.95 dB  
–2.95 dB  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
(40)________  
2.15 dB  
2.15 dB  
2.15 dB  
2.15 dB  
2.95 dB  
2.95 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
PCS Band  
Input Amplitude  
40 dBm  
60 dBm  
70 dBm  
80 dBm  
90 dBm  
100 dBm  
–2.15 dB  
–2.15 dB  
–2.15 dB  
–2.15 dB  
–2.95 dB  
–2.95 dB  
(41)________  
(42)________  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
2.15 dB  
2.15 dB  
2.15 dB  
2.15 dB  
2.95 dB  
2.95 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
0.161 dB  
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Record  
Tests for the Agilent E4408B only are included in this test record,  
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Address: _____________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
Model E4408B  
Report No. ______________________  
Date ___________________________  
Serial No. ___________________  
Ambient temperature _______° C  
Options _____________________  
Relative humidity_______%  
Firmware Revision ____________  
Power mains line frequency ______ Hz  
(nominal)  
Customer ____________________________________  
Tested by _______________________________  
Test Equipment Used:  
Description  
Model No.  
Trace No.  
Cal Due Date  
Synthesized Signal  
Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Synthesized Sweeper #1  
Synthesized Sweeper #2  
Function Generator  
Power Meter, Dual-Channel  
RF Power Sensor #1  
RF Power Sensor #2  
Microwave Power Sensor  
Low-Power Power Sensor  
Digital Multimeter  
Universal Counter  
Frequency Standard  
Power Splitter  
50 Termination  
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1 dB Step Attenuator  
10 dB Step Attenuator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Microwave Spectrum  
Analyzer (Option 1DN only)  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Notes/comments:  
_____________________________________________________________  
_____________________________________________________________  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1.  
10 MHz Reference  
Output Accuracy  
Settability  
–5.0 Hz  
(1)________  
5.0 Hz  
293.3 µHz  
4.  
Frequency Readout and  
Marker Frequency  
Count Accuracy  
Frequency Readout  
Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz  
1500 MHz  
1500 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
1499.83 MHz  
1499.91 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1500.17 MHz  
1500.09 MHz  
1500.009 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1499.991  
MHz  
4000 MHz  
4000 MHz  
4000 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
3999.83 MHz  
3999.91 MHz  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
4000.17 MHz  
4000.09 MHz  
4000.009 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
3999.991  
MHz  
9000 MHz  
9000 MHz  
9000 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
8999.83 MHz  
8999.91 MHz  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
9000.17 MHz  
9000.09 MHz  
9000.009 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
8999.991  
MHz  
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Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
16000 MHz  
16000 MHz  
16000 MHz  
21000 MHz  
21000 MHz  
21000 MHz  
20 MHz  
15999.83  
MHz  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
16000.17 MHz  
0 Hz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
15999.91  
MHz  
16000.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
15999.991  
MHz  
16000.009  
MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
20999.83  
MHz  
21000.17 MHz  
20999.91  
MHz  
21000.09 MHz  
20999.991  
MHz  
21000.009  
MHz  
Marker Count Accuracy  
Note: Enter results in the appropriate section below based upon the  
firmware revision of the analyzer.  
Firmware Revision Prior  
to A.03.00  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz 20 MHz  
1499.999998  
MHz  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
1500.000002  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1500 MHz 1 MHz  
4000 MHz 20 MHz  
4000 MHz 1 MHz  
9000 MHz 20 MHz  
9000 MHz 1 MHz  
16000 MHz 20 MHz  
1499.999998  
MHz  
1500.000002  
MHz  
3999.999998  
MHz  
4000.000002  
MHz  
3999.999998  
MHz  
4000.000002  
MHz  
8999.999997  
MHz  
9000.000003  
MHz  
8999.999997  
MHz  
9000.000003  
MHz  
15999.999995 (22)________  
MHz  
16000.000005  
MHz  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
16000 MHz 1 MHz  
20999.999995 (23)________  
MHz  
21000.000005  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
21000 MHz 20 MHz  
21000 MHz 1 MHz  
20999.999995 (24)________  
MHz  
21000.000005  
MHz  
20999.999995 (25)________  
MHz  
21000.000005  
MHz  
Firmware Revision  
A.03.00 or later  
Center Freq Span  
1500 MHz 20 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
1500.000001  
MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1500 MHz 1 MHz  
4000 MHz 20 MHz  
4000 MHz 1 MHz  
9000 MHz 20 MHz  
9000 MHz 1 MHz  
16000 MHz 20 MHz  
16000 MHz 1 MHz  
21000 MHz 20 MHz  
21000 MHz 1 MHz  
1499.999999  
MHz  
1500.000001  
MHz  
3999.999999  
MHz  
4000.000001  
MHz  
3999.999999  
MHz  
4000.000001  
MHz  
8999.999999  
MHz  
9000.000001  
MHz  
8999.999999  
MHz  
9000.000001  
MHz  
15999.999999 (22)________  
MHz  
16000.000001  
MHz  
20999.999999 (23)________  
MHz  
21000.000001  
MHz  
20999.999999 (24)________  
MHz  
21000.000001  
MHz  
20999.999999 (25)________  
MHz  
21000.000001  
MHz  
6.  
Frequency Span  
Accuracy  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Span  
Start Freq  
3000 MHz 0 Hz  
100 MHz 10 MHz  
100 kHz 10 MHz  
100 MHz 800 MHz  
100 kHz 800 MHz  
100 MHz 1400 MHz  
100 kHz 1499 MHz  
Noise Sidebands  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
10 kHz  
2370 MHz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
2430 MHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
6.12 MHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
7.  
9.  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–90 dBc/Hz  
–100 dBc/Hz  
–106 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
System-Related  
Sidebands  
Offset from 500 MHz  
signal  
30 kHz to 230 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
1.30 dB  
1.30 dB  
–30 kHz to –230 kHz  
10. Residual FM  
1 kHz Res BW  
11. Sweep Time Accuracy  
Sweep Time  
(1)________  
150 Hz  
21 Hz  
5 ms  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
20 ms  
100 ms  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
–1.0%  
Maximum  
Measured  
1 s  
(4)________  
(5)________  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
10 s  
–1.0%  
12. Display Scale Fidelity  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.34 dB  
–0.38 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.58 dB  
–0.62 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.86 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.94 dB  
–0.98 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.06 dB  
–1.10 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
0.34 dB  
0.38 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.46 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.58 dB  
0.62 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.98 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.06 dB  
1.10 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
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Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–84  
–1.14 dB  
(21)________  
1.14 dB  
0.086 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
(40)________  
(41)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.34 dB  
–0.38 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.58 dB  
–0.62 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.86 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.94 dB  
–0.98 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.06 dB  
–1.10 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.18 dB  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
(47)________  
(48)________  
(49)________  
(50)________  
(51)________  
(52)________  
(53)________  
(54)________  
(55)________  
(56)________  
(57)________  
(58)________  
(59)________  
(60)________  
(61)________  
(62)________  
(63)________  
(64)________  
0.34 dB  
0.38 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.46 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.58 dB  
0.62 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.98 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.06 dB  
1.10 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.18 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
0.085 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–88  
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Agilent E4408B Performance Verification Test Record  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–92  
–96  
–98  
–1.22 dB  
–1.26 dB  
–1.28 dB  
(65)________  
(66)________  
(67)________  
1.22 dB  
1.26 dB  
1.28 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.098 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(68)________  
(69)________  
(70)________  
(71)________  
(72)________  
(73)________  
(74)________  
(75)________  
(76)________  
(77)________  
(78)________  
(79)________  
(80)________  
(81)________  
(82)________  
(83)________  
(84)________  
(85)________  
(86)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–80  
–0.4 dB  
(87)________  
0.4 dB  
0.089 dB  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(93)________  
(94)________  
(95)________  
(96)________  
(97)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(98)________  
(99)________  
(100)________  
(101)________  
(102)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Zero Span,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.36 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.48 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.66 dB  
(103)_________  
(104)________  
(105)________  
(106)________  
(107)________  
(108)________  
0.36 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.48 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
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Date ___________  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–70  
–0.72 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.84 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.96 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.08 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.20 dB  
–1.5 dB  
(109)________  
(110)________  
(111)________  
(112)________  
(113)________  
(114)________  
(115)________  
(116)________  
(117)________  
(118)________  
(119)________  
(120)________  
0.72 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.84 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.96 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.08 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.20 dB  
1.5 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
13. Input Attenuation  
Switching Uncertainty  
Input Attenuation Setting  
0 dB  
–0.3 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
0.3 dB  
0.101 dB  
0.104 dB  
0.102 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.099 dB  
5 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
15 dB  
20 dB  
25 dB  
30 dB  
35 dB  
40 dB  
45 dB  
50 dB  
55 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
–0.35 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.45 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.55 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.65 dB  
0.35 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.45 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.55 dB  
0.60 dB  
0.65 dB  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
60 dB  
65 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.75 dB  
(12)________  
(13)________  
0.70 dB  
0.75 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.111 dB  
15. Reference Level  
Accuracy  
Log  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
Linear  
Reference Level  
–10 dBm  
0 dBm  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.101 dB  
–30 dBm  
–40 dBm  
–50 dBm  
–60 dBm  
–70 dBm  
–80 dBm  
16. Resolution Bandwidth  
Switching Uncertainty  
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Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Resolution Bandwidth  
3 kHz  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
9 kHz  
10 kHz  
30 kHz  
100 kHz  
120 kHz  
300 kHz  
1 MHz  
3 MHz  
5 MHz  
300 Hz (Option 1DR only) 3.0 dB  
200 Hz (Option 1DR only) 3.0 dB  
100 Hz (Option 1DR only) 3.0 dB  
18. Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy (Reference  
Settings)  
Log, Preamp Off  
Lin, Preamp Off  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
20. Overall Absolute  
Amplitude Accuracy  
0 dBm Reference Level  
0 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.234 dB  
0.115 dB  
0.110 dB  
0.109 dB  
–10 dBm input  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–20 dBm Reference Level  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–40 dBm Reference Level  
–40 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.087 dB  
0.087 dB  
–50 dBm input  
–50 dBm Reference Level  
–50 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
(13)________  
0.6 dB  
0.087 dB  
21. Resolution Bandwidth  
Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth  
5 MHz  
3.5 MHz  
2.55 MHz  
0.85 MHz  
255 kHz  
85 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
6.5 MHz  
3.45 MHz  
1.15 MHz  
345 kHz  
115 kHz  
34.5 kHz  
11.5 kHz  
3.45 kHz  
1.15 kHz  
144 kHz  
10.8 kHz  
110 kHz  
66 kHz  
22 kHz  
6.6 kHz  
2.2 kHz  
660 Hz  
220 Hz  
66 Hz  
3 MHz  
1 MHz  
300 kHz  
100 kHz  
30 kHz  
25.5 kHz  
8.5 kHz  
2.55 kHz  
850 Hz  
10 kHz  
3 kHz  
1 kHz  
22 Hz  
120 kHz  
9 kHz  
96 kHz  
2.17 kHz  
163 Hz  
7.2 kHz  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
24. Frequency Response  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon the  
ambient temperature at which the test was performed and installed  
options.  
20 to 30° C  
Band 0  
(9 kHz to 3.0 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.50 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–1.5 dB  
–2.0 dB  
–2.0 dB  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
1.5 dB  
2.6 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
Band 2  
(6.7 GHz to 13.2 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
2.0 dB  
3.6 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
Band 3  
(13.2 GHz to 26.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
2.0 dB  
3.6 dB  
0.59 dB  
0.59 dB  
0.59 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
0 to 55° C  
Band 0  
(9 kHz to 3.0 GHz  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–1.0 dB  
Band 1  
(3.0 GHz to 6.7 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
2.5 dB  
3.0 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
0.39 dB  
–2.5 dB  
–3.0 dB  
–3.0 dB  
Band 2  
(6.7 GHz to 13.2 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
3.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.40 dB  
Band 3  
(13.2 GHz to 26.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
3.0 dB  
4.0 dB  
0.59 dB  
0.59 dB  
0.59 dB  
29. Other Input-Related  
Spurious Responses  
Center Freq Input Freq  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
2.0 GHz 2042.8 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
(22)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–80 dBc  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.891 dB  
.971 dB  
.971 dB  
.971 dB  
.971 dB  
2.0 GHz 2642.8 MHz  
2.0 GHz 1820.8 MHz  
2.0 GHz 278.5 MHz  
2.0 GHz 5600.0 MHz  
2.0 GHz 6242.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 4042.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 4642.8 MHz  
4.0 GHz 3742.9 MHz  
4.0 GHz 2242.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 9042.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 9642.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 9342.8 MHz  
9.0 GHz 4982.1 MHz  
15.0 GHz 15042.8 MHz  
15.0 GHz 15642.8 MHz  
15.0 GHz 18830.35 MHz  
15.0 GHz 4151.75 MHz  
21.0 GHz 21042.8 MHz  
21.0 GHz 21642.8 MHz  
21.0 GHz 21342.8 MHz  
21.0 GHz 5008.95 MHz  
32. Spurious Responses  
300 MHz TOI  
Note: Test Record Entry 2 does not apply to the Agilent E4408B.  
7.5 dBm  
7.5 dBm  
(1)________  
(3)________  
0.93 dB  
0.93 dB  
5 GHz TOI  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
8 GHz TOI  
300 MHz SHI  
900 MHz SHI  
1.55 GHz SHI  
3.1 GHz SHI  
34. Gain Compression  
Test Frequency  
53 MHz  
5 dBm  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
0.93 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
0.41 dB  
30 dBm  
40 dBm  
70 dBm  
85 dBm  
Note: Test Record Entry 2 does not apply to the Agilent E4408B.  
(1)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
1403 MHz  
2503 MHz  
4403 MHz  
7603 MHz  
14003 MHz  
38. Displayed Average  
Noise Level  
1 kHz RBW  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
3 GHz to 6 GHz  
6 GHz to 12 GHz  
12 GHz to 22 GHz  
22 GHz to 26.5 GHz  
100 Hz RBW  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
–116 dBm  
–115 dBm  
–112 dBm  
–112 dBm  
–110 dBm  
–107 dBm  
–101 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
10 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 2 GHz  
(11)________  
(12)________  
–124 dBm  
–123 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
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Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
2 GHz to 3 GHz  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
–120 dBm  
–120 dBm  
–118 dBm  
–115 dBm  
–109 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
3 GHz to 6 GHz  
6 GHz to 12 GHz  
12 GHz to 22 GHz  
22 GHz to 26.5 GHz  
39. Residual Responses  
150 kHz to 6.7 GHz  
(1)________  
–90 dBm  
0.87 dB  
42. Tracking Generator  
Absolute Amplitude  
and Vernier Accuracy  
(Option 1DN only)  
Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
–0.75 dB  
(1)________  
0.75 dB  
0.096 dB  
Absolute Vernier  
Accuracy  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–5 dB  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
Incremental Vernier  
Accuracy  
–2 dB  
–3 dB  
–5 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
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Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–6 dB  
–7 dB  
–8 dB  
–9 dB  
–10 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
–0.2 dB  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
(17)________  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.2 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
44. Tracking Generator  
Level Flatness (Option  
1DN only)  
Positive Level Flatness,  
<1 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
3.0 dB  
3.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.284 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
0.142 dB  
Negative Level Flatness,  
<1 MHz  
–3.0 dB  
–3.0 dB  
–2.0 dB  
–2.0 dB  
Positive Level Flatness,  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Negative Level Flatness,  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>10 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
Negative Level Flatness,  
>10 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>1.5 GHz  
Negative Level Flatness,  
>1.5 GHz  
46. Tracking Generator  
Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
2nd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2nd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
3rd Harmonic, <20 kHz  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–15 dBc  
–25 dBc  
2.6 dB  
3rd Harmonic, 20 kHz  
2.6 dB  
48. Tracking Generator  
Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Outputs  
(Option 1DN only)  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 9 kHz to  
2 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–27 dBc  
–23 dBc  
2.63 dB  
3.14 dB  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude, 2 GHz to  
3 GHz  
49. Tracking Generator  
L.O. Feedthrough  
(Option 1DN only)  
9 kHz to 2.9 GHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–16 dBm  
–16 dBm  
2.58 dB  
3.03 dB  
2.9 GHz to 3.0 GHz  
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Address: _____________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
_____________________________________________  
Model E4411B  
Report No. ______________________  
Date ___________________________  
Serial No. ___________________  
Ambient temperature _______° C  
Options _____________________  
Relative humidity_______%  
Firmware Revision ____________  
Power mains line frequency ______ Hz  
(nominal)  
Customer ____________________________________  
Tested by _______________________________  
Test Equipment Used:  
Description  
Model No.  
Trace No.  
Cal Due Date  
Synthesized Signal  
Generator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Synthesized Sweeper  
Function Generator  
Power Meter, Dual-Channel  
RF Power Sensor #1  
RF Power Sensor #2  
50 Input (No Option 1DP)  
Low-Power Power Sensor  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
75Power Sensor  
(Option 1DP only)  
Digital Multimeter  
Universal Counter  
Frequency Standard  
Power Splitter  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
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50Termination  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Minimum Loss Pad  
(Option 1DP only)  
1 dB Step Attenuator  
10 dB Step Attenuator  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Microwave Spectrum  
Analyzer (Option 1DN or  
1DQ only)  
___________  
___________  
___________  
Notes/comments:  
_____________________________________________________________  
_____________________________________________________________  
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Model E4411B  
Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
1.  
10 MHz Reference  
Output Accuracy  
Settability  
–5.0 Hz  
(1)________  
5.0 Hz  
293.3 µHz  
3.  
Frequency Readout and  
Marker Frequency  
Count Accuracy  
Frequency Readout  
Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1490 MHz  
1490 MHz  
1490 MHz  
20 MHz  
10 MHz  
1 MHz  
1489.83 MHz (1)________  
1489.91 MHz (2)________  
1490.17 MHz  
1490.09 MHz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
0 Hz  
1489.991  
MHz  
(3)________  
1490.009  
MHz  
Marker Count Accuracy  
Center Freq Span  
1490 MHz 10 MHz  
1489.999998  
MHz  
(4)________  
1490.000002  
MHz  
0 Hz  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
1490 MHz 1 MHz  
1489.999998  
MHz  
(5)________  
1490.000002  
MHz  
0 Hz  
5.  
Frequency Span  
Accuracy  
Span  
Start Freq  
1500 MHz 0 Hz  
100 MHz 10 MHz  
100 kHz 10 MHz  
100 MHz 800 MHz  
100 kHz 800 MHz  
100 MHz 1400 MHz  
100 kHz 1499 MHz  
Noise Sidebands  
Offset from 1 GHz signal  
10 kHz  
1185 MHz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
1215 MHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
3.06 MHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
79 MHz  
79 kHz  
81 MHz  
81 kHz  
204 kHz  
204 Hz  
7.  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–93 dBc/Hz  
–100 dBc/Hz  
–104 dBc/Hz  
–113 dBc/Hz  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
2.44 dB  
20 kHz  
30 kHz  
100 kHz  
9.  
System-Related  
Sidebands  
Offset from 500 MHz  
signal  
30 kHz to 230 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
1.30 dB  
1.30 dB  
–30 kHz to –230 kHz  
10. Residual FM  
1 kHz Res BW  
(1)________  
150 Hz  
21 Hz  
11. Sweep Time Accuracy  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Sweep Time  
5 ms  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
–1.0%  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
1.0%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
0.16%  
20 ms  
100 ms  
1 s  
10 s  
12. Display Scale Fidelity  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.34 dB  
–0.38 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.58 dB  
–0.62 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.86 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.94 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
(16)________  
0.34 dB  
0.38 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.46 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.58 dB  
0.62 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–84  
–0.98 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.06 dB  
–1.10 dB  
–1.14 dB  
(17)________  
(18)________  
(19)________  
(20)________  
(21)________  
0.98 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.06 dB  
1.10 dB  
1.14 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
0.086 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
(25)________  
(26)________  
(27)________  
(28)________  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
(33)________  
(34)________  
(35)________  
(36)________  
(37)________  
(38)________  
(39)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–76  
–80  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(40)________  
(41)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
Cumulative Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.34 dB  
–0.38 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.46 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.54 dB  
–0.58 dB  
–0.62 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.70 dB  
–0.74 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.82 dB  
–0.86 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.94 dB  
–0.98 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.06 dB  
–1.10 dB  
(43)________  
(44)________  
(45)________  
(46)________  
(47)________  
(48)________  
(49)________  
(50)________  
(51)________  
(52)________  
(53)________  
(54)________  
(55)________  
(56)________  
(57)________  
(58)________  
(59)________  
(60)________  
(61)________  
(62)________  
0.34 dB  
0.38 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.46 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.58 dB  
0.62 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.74 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.82 dB  
0.86 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.94 dB  
0.98 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.06 dB  
1.10 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–72  
–76  
–80  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–84  
–88  
–92  
–96  
–98  
–1.14 dB  
–1.18 dB  
–1.22 dB  
–1.26 dB  
–1.28 dB  
(63)________  
(64)________  
(65)________  
(66)________  
(67)________  
1.14 dB  
1.18 dB  
1.22 dB  
1.26 dB  
1.28 dB  
0.086 dB  
0.085 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.098 dB  
Incremental Log Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(68)________  
(69)________  
(70)________  
(71)________  
(72)________  
(73)________  
(74)________  
(75)________  
(76)________  
(77)________  
(78)________  
(79)________  
(80)________  
(81)________  
(82)________  
(83)________  
(84)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–72  
–76  
–80  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(85)________  
(86)________  
(87)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.083 dB  
0.089 dB  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 1 kHz  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(93)________  
(94)________  
(95)________  
(96)________  
(97)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Linear Fidelity,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
–2.0%  
(98)________  
(99)________  
(100)________  
(101)________  
(102)________  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
2.0%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.064%  
0.063%  
–8  
–12  
–16  
–20  
Zero Span,  
Res BW 300 Hz  
(Option 1DR only)  
dB from Ref Level  
–4  
–0.36 dB  
–0.42 dB  
–0.48 dB  
–0.54 dB  
(103)_________  
(104)________  
(105)________  
(106)________  
0.36 dB  
0.42 dB  
0.48 dB  
0.54 dB  
0.082 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.073 dB  
–8  
–12  
–16  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
–20  
–24  
–28  
–32  
–36  
–40  
–44  
–48  
–52  
–56  
–60  
–64  
–68  
–70  
–0.60 dB  
–0.66 dB  
–0.72 dB  
–0.78 dB  
–0.84 dB  
–0.90 dB  
–0.96 dB  
–1.02 dB  
–1.08 dB  
–1.14 dB  
–1.20 dB  
–1.5 dB  
(107)________  
(108)________  
(109)________  
(110)________  
(111)________  
(112)________  
(113)________  
(114)________  
(115)________  
(116)________  
(117)________  
(118)________  
(119)________  
(120)________  
0.60 dB  
0.66 dB  
0.72 dB  
0.78 dB  
0.84 dB  
0.90 dB  
0.96 dB  
1.02 dB  
1.08 dB  
1.14 dB  
1.20 dB  
1.5 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.074 dB  
0.073 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.075 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.077 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.078 dB  
0.084 dB  
0.081 dB  
0.080 dB  
0.084 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
–1.5 dB  
1.5 dB  
13. Input Attenuation  
Switching Uncertainty  
Input Attenuation Setting  
0 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.35 dB  
–0.40 dB  
–0.45 dB  
–0.50 dB  
–0.55 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.101 dB  
0.104 dB  
0.102 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.098 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.099 dB  
5 dB  
15 dB  
20 dB  
25 dB  
30 dB  
35 dB  
40 dB  
45 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.35 dB  
0.40 dB  
0.45 dB  
0.50 dB  
0.55 dB  
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Agilent E4411B Performance Verification Test Record  
Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
50 dB  
55 dB  
60 dB  
–0.60 dB  
–0.65 dB  
–0.70 dB  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.60 dB  
0.65 dB  
0.70 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.099 dB  
0.100 dB  
14. Reference Level  
Accuracy  
Log  
Reference Level  
50 (dBm) 75 (dBmV)  
–15  
–5  
33.75  
43.75  
13.75  
3.75  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
–35  
–45  
–55  
–65  
–75  
Linear  
–6.25  
–16.25  
–26.25  
Reference Level  
50(dBm)  
–15  
75(dBmV)  
33.75  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.5 dB  
–0.7 dB  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.5 dB  
0.7 dB  
0.091 dB  
0.100 dB  
0.092 dB  
0.094 dB  
0.095 dB  
0.097 dB  
0.099 dB  
–5  
43.75  
–35  
13.75  
–45  
3.75  
–55  
–6.25  
–65  
–16.25  
–26.25  
–75  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
16. Resolution Bandwidth  
Switching Uncertainty  
Resolution Bandwidth  
3 kHz  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.3 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.3 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.076 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
0.048 dB  
9 kHz  
10 kHz  
30 kHz  
100 kHz  
120 kHz  
300 kHz  
1 MHz  
3 MHz  
5 MHz  
300 Hz (Option 1DR only) 3.0 dB  
200 Hz (Option 1DR only) 3.0 dB  
100 Hz (Option 1DR only) 3.0 dB  
17. Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy (Reference  
Settings)  
Log, Preamp Off  
Lin, Preamp Off  
–0.4 dB  
–0.4 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.4 dB  
0.4 dB  
0.09 dB  
0.09 dB  
19. Overall Absolute  
Amplitude Accuracy  
0 dBm Reference Level  
0 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.234 dB  
0.115 dB  
0.110 dB  
–10 dBm input  
–20 dBm input  
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Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
–30 dBm input  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–20 dBm Reference Level  
–20 dBm input  
–30 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
0.109 dB  
–40 dBm input  
–50 dBm input  
–40 dBm Reference Level  
–40 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
–0.6 dB  
(11)________  
(12)________  
0.6 dB  
0.6 dB  
0.087 dB  
0.087 dB  
–50 dBm input  
–50 dBm Reference Level  
–50 dBm input  
–0.6 dB  
(13)________  
0.6 dB  
0.087 dB  
21. Resolution Bandwidth  
Accuracy  
Resolution Bandwidth  
5 MHz  
3.5 MHz  
2.55 MHz  
0.85 MHz  
255 kHz  
85 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
(7)________  
(8)________  
(9)________  
(10)________  
6.5 MHz  
3.45 MHz  
1.15 MHz  
345 kHz  
115 kHz  
34.5 kHz  
11.5 kHz  
3.45 kHz  
1.15 kHz  
144 kHz  
110 kHz  
66 kHz  
22 kHz  
6.6 kHz  
2.2 kHz  
660 Hz  
220 Hz  
66 Hz  
3 MHz  
1 MHz  
300 kHz  
100 kHz  
30 kHz  
25.5 kHz  
8.5 kHz  
2.55 kHz  
850 Hz  
10 kHz  
3 kHz  
1 kHz  
22 Hz  
120 kHz  
96 kHz  
2.17 kHz  
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Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
9 kHz  
7.2 kHz  
(11)________  
10.8 kHz  
163 Hz  
22. Frequency Response  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the ambient temperature at which the test was performed and  
installed options.  
20 to 30° C  
50 Input (No Option  
1DP)  
(9 kHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.50 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–0.50 dB  
Option 1DP (75 )  
(1 MHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.50 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
–0.50 dB  
0 to 55° C  
50 Input (No Option  
1DP)  
(9 kHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
Minimum Response  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
1.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
–1.0 dB  
Option 1DP (75 )  
(1 MHz to 1.5 GHz)  
Maximum Response  
(1)________  
1.0 dB  
0.11 dB  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Minimum Response  
–1.0 dB  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.11 dB  
0.11 dB  
Peak-to-Peak Response  
2.0 dB  
28. Other Input-Related  
Spurious Responses  
Input Frequency  
542.8 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
–65 dBc  
–65 dBc  
–45 dBc  
.889 dB  
.889 dB  
.889 dB  
510.7 MHz  
1310.7 MHz  
30. Spurious Responses  
Note: Enter the results in the appropriate lines below based upon the  
input impedance of the analyzer. Test Record Entry 2 does not apply  
to Agilent E4411B.  
50 MHz TOI, 50 Ω  
50 MHz TOI, 75 Ω  
40 MHz SHI, 50 Ω  
40 MHz SHI, 75 Ω  
33. Gain Compression  
Test Frequency  
7.5 dBm  
56.25 dBmV (1)________  
35 dBm (3)________  
83.75 dBmV (3)________  
(1)________  
0.93 dB  
0.93 dB  
.050 dB  
.050 dB  
Note: Test Record Entry 2 does not apply to Agilent E4411B.  
53 MHz  
(1)________  
(3)________  
1.0 dB  
1.0 dB  
0.123 dB  
0.123 dB  
1403 MHz  
35. Displayed Average  
Noise Level  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the input impedance and serial number of the analyzer.  
50 , 1 kHz RBW  
400 kHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
–115 dBm  
–115 dBm  
–119 dBm  
–117 dBm  
–113 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
50 , 100 Hz RBW  
400 kHz  
(11)________  
(12)________  
(13)________  
(14)________  
(15)________  
–123 dBm  
–123 dBm  
–127 dBm  
–125 dBm  
–121 dBm  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
75 , 1 kHz RBW  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
75 , 100 Hz RBW  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
10 MHz to 500 MHz  
500 MHz to 1 GHz  
1 GHz to 1.5 GHz  
39. Residual Responses  
(21)________  
(22)________  
(23)________  
(24)________  
–63 dBmV  
–65 dBmV  
–60 dBmV  
–53 dBmV  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
(29)________  
(30)________  
(31)________  
(32)________  
–72 dBmV  
–74 dBmV  
–68 dBmV  
–61 dBmV  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
1.23 dB  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the input impedance and serial number of the analyzer.  
50 , 150 kHz to 1.5 GHz  
75 , 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz  
(1)________  
(1)________  
–90 dBm  
0.87 dB  
0.87 dB  
–36 dBmV  
41. Tracking Generator  
Absolute Amplitude  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the input impedance and serial number of the analyzer.  
and Vernier Accuracy  
50 (Option 1DN)  
Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
–0.5 dB  
(1)________  
(2)________  
0.5 dB  
0.096 dB  
0.008 dB  
Positive Vernier Accuracy  
0.75 dB  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Serial No. ___________  
Results  
Measured  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Negative Vernier  
Accuracy  
–0.75 dB  
(3)________  
0.008 dB  
Power Sweep Accuracy  
(4)________  
1.5 dB  
0.008 dB  
0.096 dB  
75 (Option 1DQ)  
Absolute Amplitude  
Accuracy  
–1.5 dB  
–0.9 dB  
(1)________  
1.5 dB  
0.9 dB  
Positive Vernier Accuracy  
(2)________  
(3)________  
0.008 dB  
0.008 dB  
Negative Vernier  
Accuracy  
Power Sweep Accuracy  
(4)________  
1.8 dB  
0.008 dB  
43. Tracking Generator  
Level Flatness  
Note: Enter data in the appropriate section below depending upon  
the input impedance and serial number of the analyzer.  
50(Option 1DN)  
Positive Level Flatness,  
<1 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
(5)________  
(6)________  
2.0 dB  
2.0 dB  
1.5 dB  
0.73 dB  
0.73 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
<1 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>10 MHz  
Negative Level Flatness, –1.5 dB  
>10 MHz  
75 (Option 1DQ)  
Positive Level Flatness,  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
(3)________  
(4)________  
2.5 dB  
0.19 dB  
0.19 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.5 dB  
1 MHz to 10 MHz  
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Report No. ___________  
Date ___________  
Results  
Serial No. ___________  
Measurement  
Uncertainty  
Test Description  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Measured  
Positive Level Flatness,  
>10 MHz  
(5)________  
2.0 dB  
0.19 dB  
Negative Level Flatness, –2.0 dB  
>10 MHz  
(6)________  
0.19 dB  
45. Tracking Generator  
Harmonic Spurious  
Outputs (Option 1DN or  
Option 1DQ only)  
2nd Harmonic, <20 MHz  
2nd Harmonic, 20 MHz  
3rd Harmonic, <20 MHz  
3rd Harmonic, 20 MHz  
(1)________  
(2)________  
(3)________  
(4)________  
–20 dBc  
–25 dBc  
–20 dBc  
–25 dBc  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
2.6 dB  
47. Tracking Generator  
Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Outputs  
(Option 1DN or  
Option 1DQ only)  
Highest Non-Harmonic  
Spurious Output  
Amplitude  
(1)________  
–35 dBc  
2.64 dB  
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If You Have a Problem  
This chapter includes information on how to check for a problem with  
your Agilent ESA Series Spectrum Analyzer, and how to return it for  
service. It also includes descriptions of the types of built-in messages.  
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What You’ll Find in This Chapter  
This chapter includes information on how to check for a problem with  
your Agilent ESA Series Spectrum Analyzer, and how to return it for  
service. It also includes descriptions of all of the analyzer built-in  
messages.  
Your analyzer is built to provide dependable service. However, if you  
experience a problem, desire additional information, or wish to order  
parts, options, or accessories, Agilent Technologies’ worldwide sales and  
service organization is ready to provide the support you need.  
In general, a problem can be caused by a hardware failure, a software  
error, or a user error. Follow these general steps to determine the cause  
and to resolve the problem.  
1. Perform the quick checks listed in “Check the Basics” in this chapter.  
It is possible that a quick check may eliminate your problem  
altogether.  
2. If the problem is a hardware problem, you have several options:  
• Repair it yourself; see the “Service Options” section in this  
chapter.  
• Return the analyzer to Agilent Technologies for repair; if the  
analyzer is still under warranty or is covered by an Agilent  
Technologies maintenance contract, it will be repaired under the  
terms of the warranty or plan (the warranty is at the front of this  
manual).  
• If the analyzer is no longer under warranty or is not covered by an  
Agilent Technologies maintenance plan, Agilent Technologies will  
notify you of the cost of the repair after examining the  
Return Your Analyzer for Service” for more information.  
WARNING  
No operator serviceable parts inside the analyzer. Refer  
servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock do  
not remove covers.  
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Check the Basics  
A problem can often be resolved by repeating the procedure you were  
following when the problem occurred. Before calling Agilent  
Technologies or returning the analyzer for service, please make the  
following checks:  
Check the line fuse.  
Is there power at the receptacle?  
Is the analyzer turned on? Make sure the fan is running, which  
indicates that the power supply is on.  
If the display is dark or dim, press the upper Viewing Angle key in the  
upper-left corner of the front panel. If the display is too bright, adjust  
the lower Viewing Angle key in the upper-left corner of the front  
panel.  
If other equipment, cables, and connectors are being used with your  
Agilent ESA Series Spectrum Analyzer, make sure they are  
connected properly and operating correctly.  
Review the procedure for the measurement being performed when  
the problem appeared. Are all the settings correct?  
If the analyzer is not functioning as expected, return the analyzer to  
a known state by pressing the Preset key.  
Some analyzer settings are not affected by a Preset. If you wish to  
reset the analyzer configuration to the state it was in when it was  
originally sent from the factory, press System, Power On/Preset,  
Factory Preset (if it is displayed).  
Is the measurement being performed, and the results that are  
expected, within the specifications and capabilities of the analyzer?  
Refer to the “Specifications and Characteristics” chapters in the  
Specifications Guide.  
In order to meet specifications, the analyzer must be aligned. Either  
Auto Align All must be selected (press System, Alignments, Auto  
Align, All), or the analyzer must be manually aligned at least once  
per hour, or whenever the temperature changes more than 3° C.  
When Auto Align, All is selected, AAappears on the left edge of the  
display.  
If the necessary test equipment is available, perform the tests listed  
in Chapter 1, “Calibrating,” for your instrument. Record all results  
Test Records,” which follows the performance verification tests  
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chapter.  
If the equipment to perform the performance verification tests is not  
available, you may still be able to perform the functional checks in  
the Agilent ESA Series Spectrum Analyzers User’s Guide.  
Read the Warranty  
The warranty for your analyzer is at the front of this manual. Please  
read it and become familiar with its terms.  
If your analyzer is covered by a separate maintenance agreement,  
please be familiar with its terms.  
Service Options  
Agilent Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to  
service your analyzer after the warranty has expired. Call your  
Agilent Technologies sales and service office for full details.  
If you want to service the analyzer yourself after the warranty expires,  
you can purchase the service documentation that provides all of the  
necessary test and maintenance information.  
You can order the service documentation, Option 0BV (component level  
information including parts lists, component location diagrams and  
schematic diagrams) and Option 0BW (assembly level troubleshooting  
and adjustment procedures), through your Agilent Technologies sales  
and service office. Service documentation is described under  
“Component Level Service Documentation (Option 0BV)” and “Service  
Documentation and Adjustment Software (Option 0BW)” in Chapter 6  
of the user’s guide.  
How to Call Agilent Technologies  
Agilent Technologies has sales and service offices around the world to  
provide you with complete support for your analyzer. To obtain  
servicing information or to order replacement parts, contact the nearest  
Agilent Technologies sales and service office listed in Table 4-1. In any  
correspondence or telephone conversations, refer to your analyzer by its  
product number, full serial number, and firmware revision. (Press  
System, More 1 of 3, Show System, and the product number, serial  
number, and firmware revision information will be displayed on your  
analyzer screen.) A serial number label is also attached to the rear  
panel of the analyzer.  
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Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Offices  
UNITED STATES  
Instrument Support Center  
Agilent Technologies, Inc.  
(800) 403-0801  
EUROPEAN FIELD OPERATIONS  
Headquarters  
France  
Germany  
Agilent Technologies S.A.  
150, Route du Nant-d’Avril  
1217 Meyrin 2/ Geneva  
Switzerland  
Agilent Technologies France  
1 Avenue Du Canada  
Zone D’Activite De  
Courtaboeuf  
Agilent Technologies GmbH  
Agilent Technologies Strasse  
61352 Bad Homburg v.d.H  
Germany  
(41 22) 780.8111  
F-91947 Les Ulis Cedex  
(49 6172) 16-0  
France  
(33 1) 69 82 60 60  
Great Britain  
Agilent Technologies Ltd.  
Eskdale Road, Winnersh  
Triangle Wokingham, Berkshire  
RG41 5DZ England  
(44 118) 9696622  
INTERCON FIELD OPERATIONS  
Headquarters  
Australia  
Canada  
Agilent Technologies, Inc.  
3495 Deer Creek Rd.  
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1316  
USA  
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Australia Ltd.  
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Blackburn, Victoria 3130  
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Agilent Technologies  
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Japan  
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Singapore  
Taiwan  
Measurement Assistance Center  
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Tokyo 192-8510, Japan  
TEL (81) -426-56-7832  
FAX (81) -426-56-7840  
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How to Return Your Analyzer for Service  
How to Return Your Analyzer for Service  
Service Tag  
If you are returning your analyzer to Agilent Technologies for servicing,  
fill in and attach a blue service tag. Several service tags are supplied at  
the rear of this chapter. Please be as specific as possible about the  
nature of the problem. If you have recorded any error messages that  
appeared on the display, or have completed a Performance Test Record,  
or have any other specific data on the performance of your analyzer,  
please send a copy of this information with your return.  
Original Packaging  
Before shipping, pack the unit in the original factory packaging  
materials if they are available. If the original materials were not  
retained, see “Other Packaging”.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
Ensure that the instrument handle is in the rear-facing position in  
order to reduce the possibility of damage during shipping. Refer to  
Install the transportation disk into the floppy drive to reduce the  
possibility of damage during shipping. If the original transportation  
disk is not available, a blank floppy may be substituted.  
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Other Packaging  
CAUTION  
Analyzer damage can result from using packaging materials other than  
those specified. Never use styrene pellets in any shape as packaging  
materials. They do not adequately cushion the equipment or prevent it  
from shifting in the carton. They cause equipment damage by  
generating static electricity and by lodging in the analyzer louvers,  
blocking airflow.  
You can repackage the instrument with commercially available  
materials, as follows:  
1. Attach a completed service tag to the instrument.  
2. Install the transportation disk or a blank floppy disk into the disk  
drive.  
3. If you have a front-panel cover, install it on the instrument. If you do  
not have a front panel cover, make sure the instrument handle is in  
the forward-facing position to protect the control panel.  
4. Wrap the instrument in antistatic plastic to reduce the possibility of  
damage caused by electrostatic discharge.  
5. Use a strong shipping container. A double-walled, corrugated  
cardboard carton with 159 kg (350 lb) bursting strength is adequate.  
The carton must be both large enough and strong enough to  
accommodate the analyzer. Allow at least 3 to 4 inches on all sides of  
the analyzer for packing material.  
6. Surround the equipment with three to four inches of packing  
material and prevent the equipment from moving in the carton. If  
packing foam is not available, the best alternative is S.D.-240 Air  
Cap™ from Sealed Air Corporation (Hayward, California, 94545).  
Air Cap looks like a plastic sheet filled with 1-1/4 inch air bubbles.  
Use the pink-colored Air Cap to reduce static electricity. Wrapping  
the equipment several times in this material should both protect the  
equipment and prevent it from moving in the carton.  
7. Seal the shipping container securely with strong nylon adhesive  
tape.  
8. Mark the shipping container “FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE” to  
assure careful handling.  
9. Retain copies of all shipping papers.  
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