Model MS20xxB MM PN: 10580-00303 Rev. D 3-1
Chapter 3 — Spectrum Analyzer
Performance Verification
3-1 Introduction
This chapter contains tests that are used to verify the Spectrum Analyzer performance of VNA Master Models
MS2034B and MS2035B. Blank performance verification test records are provided in Appendix A. Make copies
of the blank test records and use them to record measured values.
The spectrum analyzer performance verification tests are as follows:
• “Residual Spurious Response” on page 3-2
• “Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)” on page 3-4
• “Frequency Accuracy” on page 3-6
• “Single Side Band (SSB) Phase Noise” on page 3-8
• “Spurious Response (Second Harmonic Distortion)” on page 3-10
• “Input Related Spurious (IRS) Signals” on page 3-13
• “Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy” on page 3-17
• “Amplitude Accuracy” on page 3-20
• “Third Order Intercept (TOI)” on page 3-30
Caution Verify that all equipment has warmed up for at least 30 minutes before making any measurements.