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Performance Tests
RF level Accuracy Performance Test
Connect the Test Equipment
Figure 8-17. Equipment Setup for 8648B/C/D > 1300 MHz
Configure the Power Meter
1. Connect the 8482A power sensor to the power meter.
2. Connect the power sensor to the power meter POWER REF output.
3. Zero and calibrate the power meter.
Configure the 8648B/C/D
1. Connect the power sensor to the 8648 RF OUTPUT connector.
2. Set the amplitude; press
AMPLITUDE 13 dB(m).
3. Turn the RF output on; press
RF ON/OFF.
Measure High Level Power Accuracy (≤ 13 dBm)
1. Enter the frequencies and power levels shown in the test record. Make sure the power
sensor cal factors are entered correctly for each frequency. Do not test below −20 dBm
with this test setup.
2. Record the test results and compare the results to the limits in the test record.
Test Record
• 8648B: Table 8-38.
• 8648C: Table 8-63.
• 8648D: Table 8-88.