R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual
5.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion
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Measuring the Third Order Intermodulation Distortion (Frequency 200 MHz)
13. On the R3132 series, after preset, set controls as follows:
Center Frequency 200 MHz
Span: 500 kHz
Input Attenuator: 10 dB
Reference Level: -10 dBm
RBW: 3 kHz
VBW: 300 Hz
14. Turn RF output on for both of signal generator.
15. On the R3162/72/82, this procedures are required for the frequency above
3.3 GHz.
Press as follows to turn preselector peak.
PK SRCH, FREQ, 1/2_more, Presel, Auto Tune
Wait till auto tuning has completed.
16. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set signal peak to reference level.
PK SRCH, MKR→, MKR→Ref
17. On the R3132 series, press as follows to set third order measure mode.
MEAS, 3rd Order Meas
18. Record the level of delta marker reading in dBc on the performance verification
record sheet.
Setting the measurement conditions (Other Frequency)
19. Repeat step 3 through 18 for each frequency setting listed in Table 5-24.
Table 5-24 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion Test Setting
R3132 series
Center
Frequency
SMP02
Frequency
SMP04
Frequency
NRVS
Frequency
1500 MHz 1500 MHz 1500.05 MHz 1500 MHz
2500 MHz 2500 MHz 2500.05 MHz 2500 MHz