Chapter 2 — Spectrum Analyzer Verification 2-7 Spectrum Analyzer Absolute Amplitude Accuracy
MS272xC MM PN: 10580-00279 Rev. E 2-13
2-7 Spectrum Analyzer Absolute Amplitude Accuracy Verification
The tests in the following two sections verify the absolute amplitude accuracy of the Spectrum Analyzer in the
MS272xC Spectrum Master. The two parts of this test are “50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy Verification”
immediately below and “Amplitude Accuracy Across Frequency Verification” on page 2-16.
50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy Verification
Equipment Required for MS2722C, MS2723C, and MS2724C
• Anritsu MG3692x Synthesized Signal Generator
• Frequency Reference Symmetricom Rubisource T&M
• Power Meter, Anritsu Model ML2438A
• (2) Power Sensor, Anritsu Model SC7400
• Power Splitter, Aeroflex/Weinschel Model 1870A
• Fixed Attenuator, Aeroflex/Weinschel Model 4410
• (2) Adapter, Anritsu Model 34NN50A
• Coaxial Cable, BNC(m) to BNC(m), 50 ohm
• RF Coaxial Cable, N(m) to N(f), Anritsu Model 15NNF50-1.5C
Setup
Figure 2-2. 50 MHz Amplitude Accuracy Verification for Models with N Connectors
MG3692x Signal General
ML2438A Power Meter
Sensor A
Sensor B
1870A
Power Splitter
10 dB
Attenuator
Adapter
15NNF50-1.5B
10 MHz Reference
Oscillator Warmup
Oscillator Ready
Failure
1 PPS Sync
1 PPS OUT
1 MH z 5 MH z 10 MH
5 MHz 10 MHz
Sine wave Out AUX
1 PPS IN
Power
TESTIME
PLUS
R
RubiSource T&M
R
Ext Ref In
(back panel)
10 MHz
Sine Out