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ET User’s Guide 3-9
Making Measurements
Measuring Devices with Your Network Analyzer
The Typical Measurement Sequence
A typical measurement consists of performing four major steps:
Step 1. Enter the
Measurement
Parameters The easiest way to set up the analyzer's parameters for a simple
measurement is to use the
key. When this key is selected, the
analyzer automatically sets up a generic set of parameters to match the
device type you choose. (See
“Using the BEGIN Key to Make
Measurements” on page 3-10 .)
For measurements that require you to enter your own specific
measurement parameters (such as frequency range, source power level,
number of points, and sweeptime), use the instrument’s keys to enter
your selections rather than using the
key. See the
measurement examples, located later in this chapter.
Step 2. Calibrate
the Analyzer Your analyzer can provide highly accurate measurements without
performing any additional user-defined calibrations if certain conditions
are met.
Chapter 6, “Calibrating for Increased Measurement Accuracy,”
explains when additional user-defined calibration is necessary.
Step 3. Connect
the Equipment Connect the DUT and any other required test equipment. See the
measurement examples later in this chapter for typical equipment setup
configurations.
Step 4. View and
Interpret the
Measurement Use the , , and functions to optimize
viewing of the measurement results.
Markers, limit lines, and hard copies of the display are common means of
interpreting measurement results.
See Chapter 4, “Using Instrument Functions,” for detailed information
on using instrument functions to view and interpret your measurements.
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