GRF-1300 User Manual and Teaching Materials
Figure B-1.
The basic
structure of a
broadband
receiver
Tunable LOs
RF Input
Detection
& Display
Unit
Mixers
BPFs
IF
Next, we are going to introduce the other basic functional
blocks that a spectrum analyzer is composed of. These blocks are
often mentioned when instructed on how to use a spectrum
analyzer.
Attenuator
An attenuator on the RF input path can increase the
dynamic range of the input signal level or provide more input
protection to the spectrum analyzer. Referring to Figure B-2, the
attenuator limits the signal level coming to the mixer (RF end) to
a certain level. If the input signal is above a reference level, it can
cause measurement errors, or cause spurious noise.
Figure B-2.
Attenuator
Attenuator
Tunable LOs
RF Input
Detection
& Display
Unit
Mixers
BPFs
IF
Resolution Bandwidth Filter
When the input signal frequency is converted to an IF, a
RBW (resolution bandwidth) filter is used to distinguish the
signals that are close to each other in frequency. Figure B-3
shows this concept.
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Summary of Contents for GRF-1300
Page 15: ...Introduction to the GRF 1300 Figure A 10 Operation interface for HyperTerminal 13 ...
Page 19: ...Overview of the Time and Frequency Domain Time domain Frequency domain 17 ...
Page 20: ...GRF 1300 User Manual and Teaching Materials NOTES 18 ...
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Page 23: ...Overview of the Time and Frequency Domain NOTES 21 ...
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Page 30: ...GRF 1300 User Manual and Teaching Materials NOTES 28 ...
Page 31: ...An Introduction to Spectrum Analyzers NOTES 29 ...
Page 56: ...GRF 1300 User Manual and Teaching Materials NOTES 54 ...
Page 57: ...RF Communication and Signals Experiments NOTES 55 ...
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Page 59: ...RF Communication and Signals Experiments NOTES 57 ...
Page 95: ...RF Communication and Signals Experiments 10MHz frequency deviation test results 93 ...
Page 101: ...Test for Learning Outcomes NOTES 99 ...
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Page 109: ...Appendix Modulation Index and Sideband Amplitude Comparison Table 107 ...