
R&S FSH
Network Analyzer Mode
Configuring the Tracking Generator
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6.1 Configuring the Tracking Generator
The tracking generator serves as a signal source and generates a signal at the current
measurement frequency and a certain level.
Defining the level of the generated signal
The R&S FSH allows you to define the output level in two different ways.
● As an absolute level in dBm.
● As an attenuation relative to 0 dBm.
Example: Defining an attenuation of 0 dB corresponds to an output level of 0 dBm.
An attenuation of 40 dB corresponds to an output level of -40 dBm.
► Press the AMPT key.
► Press the “TG Settings” softkey.
► Select the “TG Power” menu item to define the output level as an absolute value.
► Select the “TG Attenuation” menu item to define the output level as a relative
value.
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Tracking generator output level
Using a tracking generator attenuation of 0 dB for S12 or S21 measurements can
cause an overload at the RF input. It is therefore recommended to use an output level
of -10 dBm (default) or lower for these measurements.
This especially applies to measurements on amplifiers.
In addition to the level, you can also define a level offset, for example to take external
attenuators into account. Note that this is a purely mathematical value that does not
change the actual output level.
► Press the AMPT key.
► Press the “TG Settings” softkey.
► Select the “TG Power Offset” menu item and define the required offset.
The displayed values are adjusted by the offset.
Defining the frequency of the generated signal (zero span only)
In case of frequency domain measurements (span > 0), the R&S FSH automatically
adjusts the tracking generator frequency to the current measurement frequency.
In the time domain (zero span mode), you can define a specific frequency of the signal
that is output by the tracking generator.
► Press the AMPT key.
► Press the “TG Settings” softkey.