Keysight 86205A, Operating And Service Manual

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Operation 2
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Bridge Operation
Table 2-1 and Figure 2-1 illustrate the bridge operation. The table shows the port orientation in a
reflection measurement and in a power monitoring or leveling configuration. The figure identifies
the paths and ports of the bridge and shows the electrical characteristics of each path.
Figure 2-1 86205A bridge ports and measurement paths
Table 2-1 Port orientation with corresponding application
Part number
Application
Reflection measurement Power monitoring/leveling
1 Test port Input
2 Input port Output
3 Coupled Coupled level