Giga-tronics Series 12000A, Operation Manual

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Series 12000A Microwave Synthesizers
4-2 Publication 31231, Rev. J, October 2003
4.2 Performance Tests
4.2.1 Introduction
The procedures in this section verify the electrical performance of the 12000A using the specifications
in Chapter 1. Use Sections 4.1 through 4.3 for features that are applicable to all three models. Use
Sections 4.4 through 4.5 for native specification data for the Series 125XXA/127XXA models.
Each of the performance tests includes a list of recommended test equipment. There is a consolidated
list at the beginning of this chapter. Equivalent test equipment can be substituted provided that the
accuracies and specifications are sufficiently compatible.
A test data sheet is included for entering the various readings taken. The specification and tolerance
range is listed for ease of verification. It is suggested that copies be made of the manual sheets. When
automated tests are run, a printed data sheet is produced.
Performance verification is recommended at least every two years, or more often when required to
ensure proper operation of the instrument.
Each procedure specifies a required warm-up time if the procedure is to be done individually. Only one
warm-up period is required for a sequence of tests. Test equipment must be warmed up according to
specifications.
Performance Tests
Model
Page
124XXA
125XXA/
127XXA
4.2.1 - Introduction (Performance Tests)
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4-2
4.2.2 - Frequency Range, Resolution & Accuracy
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4-3
4.2.3 - Spurious Signals Tests
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4-4
4.2.4 - Signal Sideband Phase Noise
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4-6
4.2.5 - RF Output Power Tests
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4-7