Rigol RSA Series Performance Verification Guide

RIGOL Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test
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measurement result as Reference Value 1.
5. Modify the output frequency of the signal generator according to Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 Output Frequency of the Signal Generator
Frequency
100 kHz
500 MHz
2 GHz
4 GHz
4.499995 GHz
6. Each time the output frequency of the signal generator is modified, the frequency of the power
meter is modified accordingly. Measure the amplitude A1 and record the measurement result.
Subtract Reference Value 1 from A1 to calculate the System Error.
7. Disconnect the signal generator and power sensor. Synchronize the signal generator and
spectrum analyzer.
8. Connect the output terminal of the signal generator with the RF input terminal of the spectrum
analyzer by using the dual-N cable, as shown in Figure 2-4 (b).
9. Set the output frequency of the signal generator to 50 MHz; set the amplitude to -10 dBm.
10. Configure the spectrum analyzer:
a) Set the center frequency to 50 MHz.
b) Set the span to 10 kHz.
c) Set the reference level to 0 dBm.
d) Set the input attenuation to 10 dB.
e) Set the resolution bandwidth to 1 kHz.
f) Set the sweep time mode to Auto; set the sweep time rule to Accuracy.
g) Press Single and wait for the instrument to finish a sweep. Press Peak to find the
maximum peak, record the measurement result and take it as Reference Value 2.
11. Set the output frequency of the signal generator and the center frequency of the spectrum
analyzer according to Table 2-2 (the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer corresponds to
output frequency of the signal generator).
12. Each time the center frequency is modified, press Single and wait for the instrument to finish a
sweep. Press Peak to find the maximum peak, record the measurement result A2; subtract
Reference Value 2 from A2 to calculate the Global Error and record the result.
13. Use the formula Frequency Response =|Global Error － System Error| to calculate the
frequency response. Compare the calculation result with the specification.
14. Press Preset to restore the spectrum analyzer to its factory setting. Enable the PA of the
spectrum analyzer. Repeat Step 3-13 (set the output amplitude of the signal generator in Step 3
and Step 9 to -30 dBm) and record the calculation result. At this point, as the PA is enabled, after
executing d) in Step 10, the reference level will change to -20 dBm automatically.

Rigol RSA Series Specifications

General

Brand	Rigol
Model	RSA Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English