HP 8559A User Manual

PERFORMANCE TESTS
MODEL
8559A
PERFORMANCE TESTS
,
4 - 26. DISPLAY FIDELITY
SPECIFICATION:
Log Incremental Accuracy:
f 0.1 dB per dB from Reference Level
Log Maximum Cumulative Error:
< +_ 1.5 dB over entire 70 - dB range
Linear Accuracy;
t- 3% of Reference Level
DESCRIPTION:
The amplitude of the log display amplifier is tested by connecting a DVM to the display (AUX A) VERTICAL
OUTPUT connector. A wide resolution bandwidth setting is selected so the signal appears as a straight horizon
-
tal line on the CRT The DVM is used to provide good resolution when checking for + 1 dB per 10 dB step (0.1
dB/dB).
SIONAL GENERATOR
DIOITAL VOLTMETER
SPECTRL
ADAPTER
1
STEP
ATTENUATOR ADAPTER
A
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FIGURE 4-22. DISPLAY FIDELITY TEST SETUP
EQUIPMENT
SignalGenerator ......................................................... HP8640B
Digitalvoltmeter ........................................................ HP3556A
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Step Attenuator (10 dB/step)
HP 355D, Opt. H82
Adapter, Type N (m) to BNC
(f) (2 required) ............................... HP 1250 - 0780
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Cable, BNC to Banana Plug
HP 1 1001 A
PROCEDURE:
Log Display Accuracy
1.
Set equipment controls as follows:
Spectrum Analyzer:
FREQUENCYBANDGHz .................................................. .01-3
TUNING .............................................................. 0.030GHz

HP 8559A Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	8559A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English