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NI PXIe-5601 Calibration Procedure
RF Input Calibration (with Attenuator)
The absolute gain accuracy verification procedure uses the results of this procedure.
1.
Connect the power splitter input to the RF source output through the 3.5 mm-to-3.5 mm
cable.
2.
Connect power sensor A to the previously designated reference output of the power splitter.
3.
Connect power sensor B to the other output of the power splitter through the 30 dB
attenuator. Figure 2 shows the completed equipment setup.
Figure 2.
RF Input Calibration (with Attenuator) Equipment Setup
4.
Measure the channel A and channel B power, using the appropriate frequency for the power
sensors, for all frequencies between 10 MHz and 7 GHz with the RF source power set to
0 dBm.
Note
Use the log-like frequency progression: 10, 20, 30, ..., 100, 200, 300, ...,
1,000 MHz, and so on.
5.
Calculate the
RF Input Attenuated Calibration Factor
(dB) for each frequency using the
following equation:
RF Input Attenuated Calibration Factor
=
Channel B Power
-
Channel A Power
1
RF Source
2
Power Splitter
3
Power Sensor A
4
Power Meter
5
Power Meter Channel A
6
Power Meter Channel B
7
Power Sensor B
8
30 dB Attenuator
1
3
4
7
2
5
6
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