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2-6 Chapter 2
Performance Tests
2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy
2. Source Power Range, Linearity, and Accuracy
Perform this test to verify the power range and linearity at different CW frequencies
throughout the analyzer operating frequency range.
Analyzer warm-up time: 30 minutes
Specifications
Required Equipment
Power Range Specification
Power Level Accuracy
a
a. At 25 °C ±5 °C, and at +10 dBm output level.
±1.0 dB
Power Level Linearity
b
b. At 25 °C ±5 °C, relative to +10 dBm output level.
−5 to +15 dBm ±0.25 dB
+15 to +20 dBm ±0.5 dB
Option 006:
c
c. Only for analyzers with Option 006 (6 GHz frequency
extension).
−5 to +13 dBm ±0.25 dB
+13 to +18 dBm ±0.5 dB
Description HP/Agilent Model Number
Power Meter 436A/437B/438A or E4418B/4419B
Power Sensor 8482A
2-way power splitter (2), 50Ω 11667A Option 001
Attenuator (2), 20 dB 8491A Option 020
RF cable set, 50Ω type-N 11851B
Additional Equipment for Option 006 Analyzers
Power Sensor 8481A