RF Reference Frequency - Reference Oscillator  R&S SMB 
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RF Reference Frequency - Reference Oscillator 
In the internal reference mode the internal reference signal is available at the REF OUT connector (rear 
of instrument). The frequency of the internal reference signal is fixed to 10 MHz. 
External impairment is possible in both Adjustment State states (On or Off).  
For  EFC (Electronic Frequency Control), e.g. in phase noise measurement systems external FM 
modulation (DC coupling) in low noise mode is used. FM-DC mode yields a fixed tuning sensitivity 
which is independent from the set RF output frequency. The tuning sensitivity is equal to the set FM 
deviation. 
In the external reference mode an external signal with selectable frequency and defined level must be 
input at the REF IN connector . This signal is output at the REF OUT connector. The EXT REF status 
message appears in the display header. 
 
 
Reference Oscillator Menu 
The Reference Oscillator menu is opened in the RF function block or using the  MENU  key under RF. 
 
The menu is used to select the source, to enter the frequency of an external reference signal and to 
adjust the reference frequency. This mode corresponds to EFC mode (Electronic Frequency Control).  
 
 
 
 
Source - Reference 
Oscillator 
Selects the source of the reference frequency. 
 
Internal 
The internal reference signal of 10 MHz is used.  
Remote-control command: 
SOUR:ROSC:SOUR INT