Performance Verification
Giga-tronics 2500B Series Microwave Signal Generators
Page 116
Operation Manual, Part Number 34737, Rev C, June 30, 2011
9.2.10
Amplitude Modulation Bandwidth
This procedure tests the amplitude modulation bandwidth at frequencies within each band.
9.2.10.1
Equipment and Materials
Microwave spectrum analyzer
Oscilloscope
Function generator
Digital voltmeter
Cables and adapters for connecting the test setup
Datasheet 7 (Table 74 on page 117)
Table 73: Amplitude Modulation Bandwidth
Amplitude Modulation Bandwidth
Step
Action
1.
Allow the equipment to warm up for at least 30 minutes.
2.
Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 52 on page 113.
Connect the function generator output to the EXT AM IN connector on the rear of the 2500B.
Connect the spectrum analyzer timebase output to EXT REF IN on the rear of the 2500B.
3.
Set the 2500B for the following settings:
Level: 0 dBm
Frequency: 10 MHz
AM Sensitivity: 30 %/V
External AM State: On
4.
Set the spectrum analyzer to the following settings:
Reference Level: +5 dBm
Span: 5 kHz
Sweep time: AUTO
Resolution Bandwidth: 30 Hz
Video Bandwidth: 30 Hz
5.
Set the function generator for a 1 kHz Sine Wave output at 2.00 V peak-to-peak.
NOTE:
Measure the output of the function generator using a precision Digital Voltage Meter to
ensure that its output is 2.00 Vp-p. Setting the function generator amplitude exactly is required for
this test. This must be repeated at each test frequency.
6.
Set the spectrum analyzer to the output frequency. Center the signal using Peak Search and Marker
to Center Frequency functions.
7.
Measure and record the difference, in dB, between the carrier amplitude and one sideband
amplitude in the first column of the datasheet.