R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual
5.2.12 Noise Sidebands
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5.2.12 Noise Sidebands
The noise sidebands of a 1.0 GHz, 0 dBm signal is measured at offset of 20 kHz from the carrier.
The noise marker (dBc/Hz) and averaging functions are used to average the noise sidebands.
Specification:
Apply for R3132/32N/62
Frequency Range ≤ 2.6 GHz
≤ -105 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz Offset
≤ -100 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz Offset (RBW300 Hz OPT27)
Frequency Range > 2.6 GHz
≤ -103 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz Offset
≤ -98 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz Offset (RBW300 Hz OPT27)
Apply for R3172/82
Frequency Range ≤ 2.6 GHz
≤ -105 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz Offset
≤ -100 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz Offset (RBW300 Hz OPT27)
Frequency Range > 2.6 GHz
≤ (-103+20 logN) dBc/Hz at 20 kHz Offset
≤ (-98+20 logN) dBc/Hz at 10 kHz Offset (RBW300 Hz OPT27)
Instruments Required:
Procedures:
Setting the measurement conditions
1. Connect the signal generator as shown in Figure 5-12.
Instruments Qty. Recommended Model
Signal Generator 1 SMIQ02E
RF Cable BNC(m)-BNC(m) 1 MI-09
RF Cable SMA(m)-SMA(m) 1 A01002
Minimum Loss Pad 1
*1
HP11852B
Adapter N(m)-SMA(f) 2
Adapter SMA(f)-SMA(f) 1
*2
*1 R3132N Only
*2 R3182 Only