2 General Power Meter Functions
104 Keysight N1911A/1912A User’s Guide
Table 2-5 shows the available measurement functions during normal and average
mode when in power or frequency sweep.
Table 2-5 Power and frequency sweep measurement functions table
Power sweep mode
Power sweep is generally used in power level calibration setup where the
frequency is fixed, and the amplitude of the power source signal is swept. This
mode can be used to characterize the flatness, linearity or gain compression of a
device under test.
Measurement functions Normal Mode Average Mode
Hold off Yes —
Trigger delay Yes —
Measurement averaging — Yes
Gate setting Yes —
Channel offset — Yes
Hysteresis — —
Measurement types supported
Peak, peak-to-average, average,
minimun power
Average only
Refer to the P-Series power meters Programming Guide for the commands
usage details.
Example of command set:
SENSe:BUFFer:MTYPe “PEAK”
This feature is applicable for 8480 Series, N8480 Series, E-Series E4410,
E-Series E9300, E-Series E9320 or P-Series N1920 sensor when connected.