Agilent Technologies N5230C User Manual

3-32 Service Guide N5230-90024
Tests and Adjustments PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers
Performance Tests (Agilent N7840A Software Package) N5230C
Specification Tested: Test Port Input–Test Port Noise Floor
Equipment Used: A power meter, power sensor, a calibration kit, and a test cable.
Description of the Test:
1. The analyzer is set to various CW frequencies across its frequency range at an IF bandwidth of 1 kHz
and 801 points per sweep.
2. A test cable is connected to the driving port for the measurement and a power sensor is connected to
the other end of the cable.
3. The power level at the end of the cable is set to -5.00 dBm.
4. The power sensor is disconnected and the cable is connected to the port to be tested.
5. The absolute power level in dBm (log magnitude) is read: (P
log
).
6. The test cable is removed and loads are connected to both ports.
7. The analyzer’s trace is set to represent the absolute power level (linear magnitude) for the receiver
under test and a sweep is taken.
8. The mean of the points on the trace, in watts, is read: (P
lin
).
9. Average power in dBm is calculated: P
dBm
=10*Log10(P
lin
*1000).
10. Corrected noise floor in dBm for a 10 Hz IF bandwidth = P
dBm
-19.96 dB-(5.00-P
log
).
If the Analyzer Fails this Test:
• If the analyzer fails this test, replace the A20 mixer brick and then repeat this test. Refer to “Removing
and Replacing the A20 Mixer Brick” on page 7-32.
• If the analyzer still fails this test, replace the A5 SPAM board and then repeat this test. Refer to
“Removing and Replacing the A5 through A10 Boards and the Plenum Bracket” on page 7-16.

Agilent Technologies N5230C Specifications

General

Brand	Agilent Technologies
Model	N5230C
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English