Performance Tests
Model 3585A
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Procedure:
a. Allow the instruments used in this test to warm up for 15 to 20 minutes before begin
ning this test .
b . Set the synthesizer controls for:
FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MHz
AMPLITUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 dBm
c. Set the 3585A controls for :
INSTRUMENT PRESET
MANUAL SWEEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MHz
COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on
d. Using a BNC "T" contector, connect the synthesizer 's 50 ohm output to the frequency
counter and the 3585A 50 ohm input .
NOTE
Be sure that the synthesizer and the 3585A are operating on their
own internal references. disconnect any reference connection com
mon to both instruments.
e . Record the frequency difference between the frequency counter and the 3585A counter
reading. Difference frequency equals
Hz .
f. The 3585A frequency accuracy is specified in terms of frequency drift; therefore, if the
frequency accuracy derived from this test is not in accordance with your requirements, turn
to Section 5 of this manual for the Reference Oscillator Adjustment procedure .
g . This completes the Frequency Accuracy Test , reconnect any necessary references .
COU NTER
S Y N T H E S I Z E R
BNC " T "
h p 3 585A
SPECTRUM ANALYZER
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-J
0
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-J-J-J
-J -J
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-J ----.JJ J JJJJ
-J ----.JJ J JJJJ -J-J-J
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e o e o 0 0 0
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Figure 4·8. Frequency Accuracy Test