
Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators Service Guide
Troubleshooting
Checking ALC Operation < 3.2 GHz (N5183A)
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Figure 1-19 ALC LOB MOD Connector and Cable
5.
Record the voltage in
6.
Measure the J15 connector center pin voltage at the remaining signal generator amplitude settings shown in
7.
Record the voltages in
8.
Turn off the RF (press
RF On/Off
to Off).
9.
Measure the J15 connector center pin voltage.
10. Record the measured voltage in
11. Compare the measured voltages to the voltages listed in the Example Voltages column in
.
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If the measured voltages do not decrease by approximately 1V for each 10 dBm reduction in power level, as shown in the Example
Voltages column in the table, or if there is no change in the voltage when changing power levels:
a.
Replace the A7 Micro Deck.
Table 1-7 Measured Voltage Comparison
Power Level
Example
Voltages
Measured
Voltage
+10 dBm
+2V
0 dBm
+1V
–10 dBm
–0.130V
–20 dBm
–1.30V
RF Off
Decreases output
voltage more
than 8V
W14 modulator drive cable
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