Chapter 5
Operation Verification
5-1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains three operation verification tests that can be
used to verify Series 681XXB Synthesized Sweep Generator operation.
Setup instructions and performance procedures are included for each
test. The results can be compared with the specified limits that are
shown on the test record forms that are provided for each test.
5-2
TEST EQUIPMENT
Table 5-1 lists the recommended test equipment for performing the op-
eration verification tests in this chapter.
5-3
TEST RECORDS
Tables 5-2 and 5-3 contain test record forms that can be photocopied
and used to record the results of operational verification testing of your
681XXB. These tables are included as part of the operational verifica-
Instrument
Critical Specification
Recommended
Manufacturer/Model
Frequency
Counter,
with
Cable Kit
and
External Mixer
Range: 0.01 to 65 GHz
Input Z: 50
Ω
Resolution: 1 Hz
Other: External Time Base
Input
EIP Microwave, Inc. Models 538B,
548B, or 578B,
with
Cable Kit: Option 590
and
External Mixer:
Option 91 (26.5 to 40 GHz)
Option 92 (40 to 60 GHz)
Option 93 (60 to 90 GHz)
Power Meter,
with
Power
Sensor
Range: –30 to +20 dBm
(1
µ
W to 100 mW)
Hewlett-Packard Model 437B,
with
Power Sensor:
HP 8487A (0.01 to 50 GHz)
Oscilloscope
Bandwidth: DC to 150 MHz
Vertical Sensitivity: 2 mV/
division
Horiz Sensitivity: 50 ns/
division
Tektronix, Inc. Model TAS485
Adapter
K (male) to 2.4 mm (female)
Adapts the Power Sensor,
HP 8487A, to the 681XXB
RF OUTPUT connector
(
≤
40 GHz models)
Hewlett-Packard
Part Number: HP 11904D
Table 5-1.
Recommended Test Equipment
681XXB OM
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