
Section 6
Performance Tests
6-4
Instruments Required for Performance Test
A list of instruments required for performance test is shown below.
Instruments Required for Performance Test (1/2)
†
Extracts part of performance which can cover the measurement range of the test item.
Required Performance
†
Test item
Recommended instrument
name (Model name)
Reference oscillator frequency
stability
Frequency read out accuracy
Frequency measurement accuracy
Resolution bandwidth, selectivity
Sideband noise
Amplitude display linearity
Reference-level accuracy
Second-harmonic distortion
Resolution-bandwidth switching
error
Input-attenuator switching error
Frequency readout accuracy
Frequency-span display accuracy
Frequency measurement accuracy
Frequency response
Time-span accuracy
Frequency domain sweep time
accuracy
Time domain sweep time accuracy
Amplitude display linearity
Input-attenuator switching error
• Aging Rate
≤
3
×
10
–14
/day
• Frequency range 100 MHz to
1 GHz Resolution of 1 Hz
possible
• Output level range –20 to 0 dBm
Resolution of 0.1 dB possible
• SSB phase noise
≤
–130 dBc/Hz
(at 10 kHz offset)
• Second harmonic
≤
–30 dBc
• Amplitude modulation
(0 to 100%, 0.1 to 400 Hz)
possible
• External reference input
(10 MHz) possible
• Frequency range
10 MHz to 30 GHz
Resolution of 2 kHz possible
• Output level range
–20 to 0 dBm
Resolution of 0.1 dB possible
• Pulse modulation possible
Pulse width: 0.5 to 10
µ
sec
Repetitive cycle: 5
µ
sec to
5 msec
• External reference input (10
MHz) possible
• Frequency
100 MHz
• Maximum attenuation
70 dB (resolution 0.1 dB)
possible with calibrated data
Frequency standard
(HP5071A with Option 001)
Synthesized signal
generator
(MG3633A)
Swept Frequency
Synthesizer
(69269A with Option 2B)
Attenuator
(MN510C)
Summary of Contents for MS8608A
Page 18: ...II...
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Page 24: ...Section 1 General 1 2...
Page 46: ...Section 1 General 1 24...
Page 48: ...Section 2 Preparations Before Use 2 2...
Page 58: ...Section 2 Preparations Before Use 2 12...
Page 60: ...Section 3 Panel Description 3 2...
Page 68: ...Section 4 Basic Operation Procedure 4 2...
Page 78: ...Section 5 Setting Functions 5 2...
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Page 114: ...Section 6 Performance Tests 6 2...
Page 170: ...Section 7 Storage and Transportation 7 2...
Page 174: ...Section 7 Storage and Transportation 7 6...
Page 176: ...Appendixes App II...
Page 178: ...Appendix A A 2...
Page 179: ...A 3 Fig A 1 MS8608A Front Panel...
Page 180: ...A 4 Fig A 2 MS8608A Rear Panel Name Plate...
Page 181: ...A 5 Fig A 3 MS8609A Front Panel...
Page 182: ...A 6 Fig A 4 MS8609A Rear Panel...
Page 184: ...Appendix B B 2...
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Page 187: ...Appendix C C 1 Appendix C Performance Test Record...
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Page 210: ...SECTION 1 GENERAL 1 2...
Page 216: ...SECTION 2 CONNECTING DEVICE 2 2...
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Page 222: ...SECTION 3 DEVICE MESSAGE FORMAT 3 2...
Page 234: ...SECTION 4 STATUS STRUCTURE 4 2...
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Page 250: ...SECTION 5 INITIAL SETTINGS 5 2...
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Page 258: ...SECTION 6 TABLES OF DEVICE MESSAGES 6 2...
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Page 268: ...7 2 SECTION 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS...
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