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Chapter 9 9-5

Accessories Troubleshooting

Inspect the Error Terms

Error terms are a measure of a “system”: a network analyzer, calibration kit, and any

cables used. As required, refer to Chapter 11 , “Error Terms,” for the following:

• The specific measurement calibration procedure used to generate the error terms.

• The routines required to extract error terms from the instrument.

• Typical error term data.

Use Table 9-1 to cross-reference error term data to system faults.

Table 9-1 Components Related to Specific Error Terms

Component Directivity Source

Match

Reflection

Tracking

Isolation Load

Match

Transmission

Tracking

Calibration Kit

load X

open/short X X

Test Set

connectors X X X X X X

bridge X X X X X X

bias tee X X X X X

transfer switch X X X X X

step attenuator X X X X

power splitter X X X X

Analyzer

sampler X X X

A10 digital IF X

test port connectors X X X X X X

External cables XX