
ES User’s Guide
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Optimizing Measurements
Increasing Network Analyzer Dynamic Range
Increasing Network Analyzer Dynamic
Range
Receiver dynamic range is the difference between the analyzer's
maximum allowable input level and its noise floor. For a measurement to
be valid, input signals must be within these boundaries. The dynamic
range is affected by two factors:
• input power to the device under test (DUT)
• receiver noise floor
To Increase the Receiver Input Power
You should maximize the receiver input power to achieve the highest
dynamic range. You can increase the analyzer's source output power as
long as the test device output power stays within the measurement
range of the analyzer.
Press
and enter the new source power level.
If your test device output power stays within the maximum input limits
shown below, the receiver compression will be minimized.
Maximum Recommended Input Power Levels
CAUTION
Remember to not exceed the receiver input damage limit of +26 dBm.
NOTE
The normalization power level may affect the analyzer's dynamic
accuracy. Refer to
POWER
Level
Maximum Recommended
Input Power Level
Narrowband Mode
+10 dBm
Broadband Mode
+16 dBm
Summary of Contents for HP 8712ES
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Page 17: ...ES User s Guide 1 1 1 Installing the Analyzer ...
Page 34: ...1 18 ES User s Guide Installing the Analyzer Preventive Maintenance ...
Page 35: ...ES User s Guide 2 1 2 Getting Started ...
Page 52: ...2 18 ES User s Guide Getting Started Performing the Operator s Check ...
Page 53: ...ES User s Guide 3 1 3 Making Measurements ...
Page 135: ...ES User s Guide 4 1 4 Using Instrument Functions ...
Page 159: ...ES User s Guide 4 25 Using Instrument Functions Using Markers Figure 4 15 Delta Marker Mode ...
Page 165: ...ES User s Guide 4 31 Using Instrument Functions Using Limit Testing Figure 4 16 Limit Lines ...
Page 224: ...4 90 ES User s Guide Using Instrument Functions Using an External VGA Monitor ...
Page 225: ...ES User s Guide 5 1 5 Optimizing Measurements ...
Page 246: ...5 22 ES User s Guide Optimizing Measurements Measuring Devices with Long Electrical Delay ...
Page 247: ...ES User s Guide 6 1 6 Calibrating for Increased Measurement Accuracy ...
Page 281: ...ES User s Guide 7 1 7 Front Rear Panel ...
Page 306: ...7 26 ES User s Guide Front Rear Panel Line Module ...
Page 307: ...ES User s Guide 8 1 8 Hardkey Softkey Reference ...
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Page 411: ...ES User s Guide 9 1 9 Specifications ...
Page 469: ...ES User s Guide 10 1 10 Safety and Regulatory Information ...
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