R&S FSPN - Trying out the Instrument

Getting Started
R&S
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FSPN
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the ID response string. The GPIB language is set as SCPI by default but can be
changed to emulate other instruments.
A GPIB interface is integrated on the rear panel of the instrument.
3.4 Trying Out the Instrument
Overview of tutorials
Initial setup:
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"Preparing the R&S FSPN" on page 65
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"Selecting the phase noise application" on page 65
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"Performing a preset" on page 66
Measurement selection
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"Selecting a measurement" on page 66
The phase noise measurement
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"Measuring phase noise" on page 67
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"Measuring amplitude noise" on page 67
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"Measuring spurs" on page 68
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"Measuring spot noise" on page 68
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"Measuring integrated noise" on page 68
The baseband noise measurement
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"How to measure baseband noise at the RF input" on page 69
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"How to measure baseband noise at the baseband input" on page 69
Trace smoothing
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"How to smooth the trace by averaging the measurement data" on page 70
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"How to smooth the trace by adjusting the number of XCORR operations"
on page 71
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"How to smooth the trace graphically" on page 71
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"How to remove spurs from a trace" on page 72
Integration ranges
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"How to define integration ranges" on page 72
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"How to correct integrated measurements" on page 73
The cross-correlation gain indicator
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"How to control the cross-correlation gain indicator (gray area)" on page 74
Miscellaneous evaluation tools
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"Zooming into the results" on page 75
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"Labeling traces" on page 75
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"Exporting measurement data" on page 75
Trying Out the Instrument