Agilent Technologies HP 83711A, User Manual

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T o Use External Diode Detector Leveling
External diode detector leveling is useful when you desire leveled RF output
power from the synthesizer at a point other than the RF OUTPUT connector .
External diode detector leveling uses the following external equipment.
Equipment Requirements
Diode Detector Must be specied for use at the desired synthesizer output
frequency . Must produce greater than 1 mv of AL C voltage
for the power levels present at the sampling point. Detector
can be either positive or negative .
P ower Splitter
or
Directional Coupler
Must be specied for use at the desired synthesizer output
frequency .
P ower Meter
(optional)
None .
P ower Sensor
(optional)
Must be capable of measuring power at the frequency and
level present at the sampling point in the leveling loop .
Cables and Adapters Y ou must supply the cables and adapters necessary to
connect the equipment.
N O T E
The power meter and power sensor are not required, but are helpful when adjusting the synthesizer
output power for the desired power level at the output.
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