Chapter 5
Test and Measurement Functions
CX300 Generators
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5.4 CX300 Generators
5.4.1 RF Generator
The RF Generator provides users with a signal source of known parameters which can be
used to evaluate the receive performance of the Unit Under Test (UUT). When configuring
RF generator settings, configure the characteristics of the RF signal according to the
capabilities of the receiver, the test requirements, and the hardware configuration of the
Test Set.
RF Generator controls and settings are configured from the
RF Generator settings
menu
. Some controls are also accessed from the
Quick Access Toolbar
or
Test
Settings Toolbar
. The following controls and settings are used to configure the
characteristics of the generated RF signal:
Table 5-7 RF Generator Controls and Settings
Control/Setting
Description
Port
The RF Generator
Port
should be selected according to the
properties of the outgoing signal and to the requirements of the
test that is being performed.
for RF Duplex Connector (Input/Output)
ratings.
for RF Output Connector ratings.
RF Output
When
RF Output
is selected, the RF Generator uses the
test set’s dedicated RF output connector to output the
signal. The RF Output connector provides the maximum RF
output level from the RF Generator and therefore, should be
selected when test parameters require maximum RF output
level.
RF Duplex
When
RF Duplex
is selected, the RF Generator uses the
device’s high-power, input/output connector. RF Duplex
should be selected when performing high power
measurements.
Frequency
This field defines the frequency of the signal generated by the
RF Generator. The RF Generator frequency should be set
according to the following:
•
The test being performed.
•
The frequency range of the receiver.
Enable
The
Enable toggle switch
turns the RF Generator output ON
and OFF.