34 Chapter1
General Information
Recommended Test Equipment
Table 1-3 Recommended Test Equipment
Instrument Critical Specifications for Equipment Substitution Recommended
Model
Use
Sources
Synthesized Frequency range: HP 8340A/B*
P,A,T,
sweeper  10 MHz to 12.0 GHz HP 83630A
M,V
(two required)) Opt 001, 008
Frequency accuracy (CW): 1 × 10
−9
/day
Leveling modes: Internal &External
Modulation modes: AM &Pulse
Power level range: −80 to +16 dBm
Synthesizer/ Frequency range: 200 Hz to 80 MHz
HP 3335A*,
†
P,A,T,
level
generator
Frequency accuracy: 1 × 10
−7
/month
M,V
Flatness: ±0.15 dB
Attenuator accuracy: <±0.09 dB
External 10 MHz reference input
Frequency resolution: 1 Hz
Synthesized Frequency range: 100 kHz to 2.5 GHz HP 8663A
P,V
signal
generator
Residual SSB phase noise at 1 GHz:
<−73 dBc/Hz at 10 Hz offset
<−107 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz offset
<−124 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset
<−124 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset
Pulse/function Frequency range: 10 kHz to 50 MHz HP 8116A
P,A
generator Pulse width: 200 ns
Output amplitude: 5 V peak-to-peak
Functions: pulse &triangle
Pulse rise time: <100 ns
TTL sync output
AM/FM Frequency range: 1 MHz to 200 MHz HP 8640B
A
signal
generator
Frequency modulation mode HP 8642A
Modulation oscillator frequency: 1 kHz
FM peak deviation: 5 kHz
* Part of microwave workstation;
†
If an HP 3335A is not available, see chapter 2a for performance tests using
alternate equipment.
P = performance tests; A = adjustments; M = test & adjustment module
 T = troubleshooting;
V = operation verification