Performance Verification
Publication 31470-001, Rev C, November 2, 2017
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4.4.2
Instrument Plus Power Sensor Linearity
4.4.2.1
Test Description
Connect the test setup as shown in Figure 4-2. The linearity will be tested over the range +20 dBm to -60 dBm.
At low power levels, the linearity measurement will include the uncertainty due to the zero set specification. The
procedure should be repeated for each sensor used with the 8650B.
Figure 4-2:Power Linearity Test Setup
When measuring the linearity of a high power sensor, the power output of the source as well as the directional
coupler coupling-factor, must be increased. The power coefficient of the step attenuator will also have to be
considered. The specification of power coefficient for the Aeroflex/Weinschel attenuator cited in the Equipment
List is: <0.005 dB/dB/W. The latter will affect the linearity of each 10 dB segment, and make it necessary to
expand the overall linearity specification by this quantity.
In assembling the test setup shown in Figure 4-2, keep in mind that if testing is to be conducted with Low VSWR
or High Power sensors, the optional RF Amplifier must have frequency and bandwidth parameters to match the
sensor’s characteristics (See the Power Sensor Selection Guide in Appendix B.2, if unsure of characteristics), and
the Directional Coupler must be increased as stated above for the particular series of sensors. All Standard
(Series 8030XA) and True RMS (Series 8033XA) sensors are tested with a 10 dB Directional Coupler and without
the optional RF amplifier.
Refer to the Linearity Data recording section of the Performance Verification Data Sheets on pages 4-8 through
4-9. The tolerance is already entered for the various steps, and includes an allowance for specified zero set
errors at low power levels.
NOTE:
To ensure accurate and repeatable measurements, the 432A power meter should be zeroed just
before taking each reading that will be used to calculate P1 in the Power Meter column of the
Performance Verification Test Data Sheet on pages 4-8 through 4-9.
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