Chapter 4: Testing Performance
Analog Bandwidth - Maximum Frequency Check
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Analog Bandwidth - Maximum Frequency Check
CAUTION Ensure that the input voltage to the oscilloscope never exceeds ±5 V.
Specification
Equipment Required
Let the oscilloscope warm up before testing
The oscilloscope under test must be warmed up (with the oscilloscope application running) for at least
30 minutes prior to the start of any performance test.
Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB)
DSO81304B 12.0 GHz, 11.8 GHz
at 5 mV/div
DSO81204B 12.0 GHz, 11.8 GHz
at 5 mV/div
DSO81004B 10.0 GHz
DSO80804B 8.0 GHz
DSO80604B 6.0 GHz
DSO80404B 4.0 GHz
DSO80304B 3.0 GHz
DSO80204B 2.0 GHz
Description Critical Specifications Recommended Model/
Part Numbers
Microwave CW
Generator
Maximum Frequency ≥ 14 GHz
Power range: -20 dBm to +16 dBm into 50Ω
Output resistance = 50Ω
Agilent E8257D with Opt 520
Power Splitter 2 Resistor Power Splitter
Max Frequency ≥18 GHz
Agilent 11667B
Power Meter Agilent E-series with power sensor compatibility Agilent E4418B or E4419B
Power Sensor Maximum Frequency ≥ 14 GHz
Power range: -24 dBm to +16 dBm
Agilent E4413A
Microwave Cable 50Ω Characteristic Impedance
3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m) SMA connectors
Max Frequency ≥18 GHz
Agilent 8120-4948
SMA Adapters 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m) SMA Agilent E2655-83202
SMA to BNC Adapter 3.5 mm (f) SMA to Precision BNC (No Substitute) Agilent 54855-67604