
The Spectrum Application (RF Measurements)
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The settings for a power sweep measurement are described in
About the Power Sweep Compression Point Measurement
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Power Sweep Compression Point Results
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Power Sweep Compression Point Settings
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How to Determine Compression Points
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6.2.3.1
About the Power Sweep Compression Point Measurement
The compression point refers to the power level at which a power-converting device
deviates from a linear input to output relation. The compression point of an amplifier
defines the upper limit of its dynamic range. Using an optional internal generator, the
R&S
FPL1000 can perform a power sweep to determine the compression point of a
device under test.
In a power sweep compression point measurement, you use the internal generator sig-
nal as a reference input signal for your power-converting DUT. Then you compare the
DUT input to its output, which is measured at the RF input of the analyzer.
Measurements and Results