Performance Tests
Model 3585A
4-30
4·28. Fractional N API Spur Test
This test checks that the Fractional N API circuitry is operating properly by checking the
spurious response level.
Specification:
Spurious Responses
<
-80 dB below signal
Equipment Required:
FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZER . . . . . . -hp- 3335A
Procedure:
a. Set the 3585A controls for:
INSTRUMENT PRESET
CENTER FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . 37,650,055 Hz
FREQUENCY SPAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Hz
REFERENCE LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -30 dBm
RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 dBm
VIDEO BW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hz
b. Set the synthesizer controls for:
FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,648,955 Hz
AMPLITUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + 10 dBm
c. Connect the 500 output of the synthesizer to the 500 input of the 3585A.
d. Allow one complete sweep to occur.
e. All points on the display should read less than -80 dB, verifying that the 3585A passes
this Fractional N API Spur test.
4·29. Tracking Generator Flatness Test
This test compares the output of the calibrator to the output of the Tracking Generator. Any
un flatness contributed by the input section is subtracted out.
Specification:
Tracking Generator Frequency Response ± 0.7 dB
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