
Giga-tronics GT-1000B Microwave Power Amplifier
Performance Verification
Operation Manual, Part Number 34672-001, Rev. A, May 2013
Page 17
Table 15: GT-1000B Performance Verification Procedure
GT-1000B Performance Verification Procedure
Step
Action
1.
Connect the test equipment to the GT-1000B as shown in
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on the previous page. Note the following:
•
The high power attenuator should be characterized at the test frequencies noted in the
Table 16 on page 18. Use this characterization as an offset in the power measurement.
Connecting the V/GHz output of the synthesizer to the V prop F input of the power meter
simplifies measurements when changing the test frequency.
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Consult the manufacturer’s Operation’s Manual for the power meter and signal generator
for proper configuration.
2.
Energize all of the equipment in the test setup, and let the equipment warm up for 30 minutes.
3.
If an attenuator is used between the sensor and output, measure the insertion loss of the
attenuator and interconnect cable.
4.
Set the 2520B frequency to 2 GHz (Standard GT-1000B) or 100 MHz (GT-1000B Option 06), the
frequency step size to 1 GHz (Standard GT-1000B) or 100 MHz (GT-1000B Option 06), and the RF
output power level to +5 dBm.
5.
If an automatic frequency correction configuration is not available, input the test frequency into
the power meter.
6.
Energize the RF output of the 2520B microwave signal generator.
7.
Measure the maximum output power from the GT-1000B and enter the value in the appropriate
place on the Performance Verification Datasheet on the next page.
8.
Increase the frequency on the 2520B as indicated in the Performance Verification Datasheet.
Measure the output power and record on the Performance Verification Datasheet.
9.
Repeat step 8 until the power measurements for all of the frequencies shown in the
Performance Verification Datasheet have been taken.
10.
Compare the measured results with the Specifications value. If the measured values are not
within the specifications, contact Giga-tronics for assistance.
End of Procedure