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26) Set the frequency of the calibration factor of the power meter to 15 GHz.
27) Disable the difference marker function of the spectrum analyzer and set the frequency to 15 GHz, with other
settings left unchanged.
28) Repeat steps 6~16.
11.11 1dB gain compression
Description:
When the input signal level increases, the unit circuits of such devices as spectrum analyzer mixer,
amplifier, etc., can work near the saturation point. At this time, the output signal component no longer changes
linearly with the input signal. Usually, the input level corresponding to output 1dB lower than linear value is used
to represent 1 dB compression point.
This test measures the gain compression of the spectrum analyzer with two signals spaced by 10 MHz. During the
test, input a small signal to the spectrum analyzer (below -10 dBm) at first. Then input the specified large
amplitude signal into the spectrum analyzer. The reduction in the amplitude of the first signal caused by the
second signal is the measured gain compression.
A) Testing equipment
Power meter ............................................................................................................................................... ML2437A
Power sensor .............................................................................................................................................. MA2445D
Synthesized signal generator#1 ....................................................................................................................... 1464C
Synthetic signal generator #2 .............................................................................................................................. 1461
RF directional coupler ...................................................................................................................................... 70607
Millimeter wave directional coupler ................................................................................................................. 70603
b) Adapter
2.4 mm (f)- 2.4 mm (f) adapter * 2
BNC T type (m) (f) (f) adapter * 1
2.4 mm (f)-3.5 mm (m) adapter * 2
c) Cable
BNC (m-m) cable * 2
2.4 mm (m-m) cable * 2
d) Test steps
Summary of Contents for 4041 Series
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