Chapter 1 35
General Information
Recommended Test Equipment
Counters
Frequency Output frequency: 10 MHz HP 5061B
P,A
standard
Accuracy: <1 × 10
−10
Microwave Frequency range: 9 MHz to 26.5 GHz HP 5343A*
P,A,M,V
frequency
counter
Timebase accuracy (aging): <5 × 10
−10
/day
Option 001
External frequency reference input
Universal Modes: TI A→B, frequency count HP 5334A/B
P
counter Time interval measurement range: 100 ns to 120 s
Frequency count range: 400 Hz to 11 MHz
Frequency resolution: 1 mHz
Timebase accuracy (aging): <3 × 10
−7
/month
External 10 MHz reference input
Receivers
Spectrum
analyzer
Frequency range: 300 kHz to 7 GHz HP 8566B*
P,A,T
(for HP
8560E/EC
Relative amplitude accuracy:
Option 002) 300 kHz to 2.7 GHz: <±1.8 dB
300 kHz to 7 GHz: <±4.0 dB
Absolute amplitude accuracy:
3.9 GHz to 6.9 GHz: <±2.7 dB
Frequency accuracy:
<±10 kHz at 7 GHz
Spectrum
analyzer
Frequency range: 300 kHz to 7 GHz HP 8566B*
A,T
Amplitude range: −70 dBm to +20 dBm
Measuring Compatible w/power sensors HP 8902A*
P,A,T,
receiver dB relative mode
M,V
Resolution: 0.01 dB
Reference accuracy: <±1.2%
* Part of microwave workstation
P = performance tests; A = adjustments; M = test & adjustment module;
T = troubleshooting;
V = operation verification
Table 1-3 Recommended Test Equipment
Instrument Critical Specifications for Equipment Substitution Recommended
Model
Use