R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual
5.2.9 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy (R3172/82)
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5.2.9 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy (R3172/82)
This test measures input attenuator’s switching accuracy over the full 70 dB.
The number of frequency measured points is three points at 4 GHz, 15 GHz and 18 GHz.
IF Gain uncertainty is measured when the resolution bandwidth is set to 1 kHz and result is filled in on the
IF Gain uncertainty of the performance verification record sheet.
Specification:
Reference to 10 dB input attenuation.
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±1.1 dB/10 dB step Maximum deviation ±2 dB 9 kHz to 12 GHz
±1.3 dB/10 dB step Maximum deviation ±2.5 dB 12 GHz to 18 GHz
±1.8 dB/10 dB step Maximum deviation ±3.5 dB 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz
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±1.1 dB/10 dB step Maximum deviation ±2 dB 9 kHz to 12 GHz
±1.3 dB/10 dB step Maximum deviation ±2.5 dB 12 GHz to 18 GHz
±1.8 dB/10 dB step Maximum deviation ±3.5 dB 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz
±2.2 dB/10 dB step Maximum deviation ±4 dB 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz
Instruments Required:
Procedures:
Setting the measurement conditions
1. Connect the step attenuators as shown in Figure 5-9.
Instruments Qty. Recommended Model
Signal Generator 1 SMIQ02E
1 dB Step Attenuator 1 HP8494H
10 dB Step Attenuator 1 HP8495H
Attenuator Driver 1 HP11713
RF Cable SMA(m)-SMA(m) 3 A01002
RF Cable BNC(m)-BNC(m) 1 MI-09
Adapter N(m)-SMA(f) 4
Adapter SMA(f)-SMA(f) 1
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* R3182 Only