R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual
5.2.10 Scale Fidelity
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5.2.10 Scale Fidelity
The 10 dB/div, 1 dB/div and linear scales are tested for fidelity. The 1 dB/div scale is tested in RBW setting
of 1 MHz. The 10 dB/div scale and the Linear scale are tested in RBW setting 3 kHz. A signal is set to the
reference level for each scale. As the signal amplitude is decreased using 1 dB step attenuator and 10 dB
step attenuator, the displayed signal amplitude is compared to the reference level.
Specification:
Log Scale Fidelity: ±0.2 dB/1 dB
±1.0 dB/10 dB
±1.5 dB/90 dB
Linear Scale Fidelity: ±5% of reference level
Instruments Required:
Procedures:
Setting the measurement conditions
1. Connect the step attenuators as shown in Figure 5-10.
Instruments Qty. Recommended Model
Signal Generator 1 SMIQ02E
1 dB Step Attenuator 1 HP8494H
10 dB Step Attenuator 1 HP8495H
Attenuator Driver 1 HP11713
Minimum Loss Pad 1
*1
HP11852B
RF Cable BNC(m)-BNC(m) 3 MI-09
Adapter N(m)-BNC(f) 4
Adapter SMA(f)-SMA(f) 1
*2
Adapter SMA(m)-BNC(f) 1
*2
*1 R3132N Only
*2 R3182 Only