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Frequency MeasurementRange: 100 Hz to 8.5 GHzMeasured at 500 MHz
Accuracy: ≤ Readout frequency X Reference
Oscillator accuracy ± ( 1 count)
Resolution: 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz
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Table 1. (Cont.)
Test Instrument (TI)PerformanceTest
CharacteristicsSpecificationsMethod
Amplitude Scale LinearityRange: LOG 10 dB/Div, 5 dB/Div, 2 dB/DivTI display compared to a
and 1 dB/Divsignal of known amplitude
Accuracy:
±1.5 dB from 0 to -90 dB (RBW ≤10 kHz);
±1.0 dB from 0 to -70 dB (RBW ≤100 kHz);
±0.3 dB from 0 to -20 dB (RBW ≤1 MHz)
Frequency ResponseRange: 100 Hz to 8.5 GHzTI display compared to a
signal of known amplitude
Accuracy: ±0.5 dB, (100 Hz to 2.0 GHz, band 0)
±1 dB, (at 1.7 GHz to 8.5 GHz, band 1
-
, band 1+)
Reference LevelRange: +30 to -90 dBmTI compared to a signal
of known amplitude
Accuracy:
+30 to 0 dBm: ≤0.75 dB;
0 to -50 dBm: ≤±0.3 dB;
-50 to -70 dBm:≤ ±0.75 dB;
-70 to -90 dBm:≤±1.5 dB
Average Noise LevelRange: 100 Hz to 8.5 GHzWith no input into the TI
the noise level is
measured
Accuracy: ≤ -135 dBm (1 MHz to 7.5 GHz)on the TI CRT
≤-130 dBm (7.5 to 8.5 GHz)
Second Harmonic DistortionRange: 5 MHz to 4.5 GHzMeasure Amplitude of
Second Harmonic
Accuracy: ≤ -70 dBc (at 5 to 800 MHz)
≤ -80 dBc (at 800 to 850 MHz)
≤-100 dBc (at 850 MHz to 4.25 GHz)
Resolution Bandwidth Range: 10 Hz to 3 MHzMeasure Amplitude at
Switching ErrorBandwidth change
Accuracy: ±0.3 dB
LOG/LIN Switching ErrorRange 100 MHzMeasure Amplitude when
switched from LOG to
Accuracy: ± 0.3 dBLIN
Input Attenuator Range: 0 to 55 dBCompared to a known
Switching Errorsignal
Accuracy: ±0.3 dB
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Table 1. (Cont.)
Test Instrument (TI)PerformanceTest
CharacteristicsSpecificationsMethod
Sweep Time andRange: 20 ms to 2000 secondsCompared to a signal
Time Spanof known frequency
Sweep Time Accuracy: ±10% (20 ms to 200
seconds)
±15% (200 seconds to 2000 seconds)
Time Span Accuracy: ± 0.5%
2 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum UseCalibrationSub-
NounSpecificationsEquipmentItem
2.1FREQUENCYRange: 10 MHzAustronAs Available
STANDARD2100F
Accuracy: ±1 X 10
-9
2.2SYNTHESIZEDRange: 10 MHz to 8.5 GHzHewlett-PackardAs Available
SWEEPER8673D
Accuracy: Frequency: ±0.5%
2.3FREQUENCYRange: 0.1 to 2100 MHzHewlett-PackardAs Available
SYNTHESIZER8642B
Accuracy: Spurious: -90 dBc
for non-harmonic signals
2.4POWER METERRange: 10 MHz to 8.5 GHzHewlett-PackardAs Available
w/SENSOR436A w/8481A
Accuracy: ±5.0%
2.5FREQUENCY Range: 10 MHzTracorAs Available
DIFFERENCE527E
METERAccuracy: ± 1X10
-11
2.6STEPRange: 100 MHzHewlett-PackardAs
Available
ATTENUATOR8496B
Accuracy: Charted to 90 dB
in 10 dB Steps
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Minimum UseCalibrationSub-
NounSpecificationsEquipmentItem
2.7STEPRange: 100 MHzHewlett-PackardAs
Available
ATTENUATOR8494B
Accuracy: Charted to 10 dB
in 1 dB Steps
2.8POWER SPLITTERRange: 100 MHz to 8.5 GHzHewlett-PackardAs Available
11667A
Accuracy: ±0.25 dB
2.9TERMINATIONRange: 50 ΩHewlett-PackardAs Available
908A
Accuracy: N/A
2.10LOW PASS Range: 10.2 MHz, 3.52 GHzSAGEAs Available
FILTERL20CA072
Accuracy: ≤ 70 dB
2.11 SYNTHESIZEDRange: 50 MHzHewlett-Packard
LEVEL 3335A
GENERATORAccuracy: 0.001%
3PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS:
3.1 Review and become familiar with entire procedure before beginning calibration process.
WARNING
Unless otherwise designated, and prior to beginning the Calibration Process,
ensure that all test equipment voltage and/or current outputs are set to zero
(0) or turned off, where applicable. Ensure that all equipment switches are set
to the proper position before making connections or applying power.
3.2 Connect TI and test equipment to the appropiate power source, set POWER switches ON and allow a 1 hour
warm-up period.
3.3TIME BASE AGING OFFSET CHECK:
3.3.1 TI must be plugged in for at least 24 hours before performing this test. Set TI rear panel INT OUT, EXT IN
switch to INT OUT.
3.3.2 Connect Frequency Standard 10 MHz FREQ OUT to Frequency Difference Meter (FDM) REF INPUT.
Connect TI rear panel REF (10 MHz) to the FDM SIG INPUT connector.
3.3.3 Standardize FDM as required. Set FDM METER RANGE switch as required for an on scale indication on
the Frequency Difference Meter.
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3.3.4 If required adjust TI Oscillator FREQUENCY adjustment for the lowest possible Frequency Difference
Meter Null readout. Verify Null is less than 2 X 10-8. Record the FDM reading along with the current time and
date.
3.3.5 After 24 hours verify the reading on the Frequency Difference Meter is less than 2 X 10-8/day from the
reading recorded in step 3.3.4.
NOTE
Adjustment of the TI Osc 10 MHz Time Base is normal due to the aging rate of
the crystal. This is common to all Quartz Oscillators. NO REPAIR OR
ADJUSTMENT ACTION should be entered into the Maintenance Data
Collection System unless TI will not adjust to the minimum offset shown in
Table 1, or step 3.3.5 fails.
3.3.6 If required, readjust TI Oscillator for the lowest possible Frequency Difference Meter Null indication and
repeat step 3.3.5.
3.3.7 Disconnect Frequency Difference Meter from Frequency Standard and TI.
4 CALIBRATION PROCESS:
NOTE
Unless otherwise specified, verify the results of each test and take
corrective action whenever the test requirement is not met, before
proceeding.
4.1CENTER FREQUENCY CALIBRATION:
4.1.1 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.1.2 Set the Frequency Synthesizer to 500 MHz at -10 dBm, and connect to the TI RF INPUT.
4.1.3 Perform frequency calibration by pressing the TI SHIFT, CAL, F3 (FREQ CAL). Wait until the message
CALIBRATING disappears from the TI CRT.
4.1.4 Set the TI center frequency to 500 MHz.
4.1.5 Set the TI frequency span to 2 kHz.
4.1.6 Set the TI frequency marker to the peak of displayed signal.
4.1.7 The TI center frequency readout must indicate 499.999 95 to 500.000 05 MHz.
4.1.8 Repeat steps 4.1.4 through 4.1.7 setting the Frequency Synthesizer, TI center frequency and TI span
frequency to the values listed in Table 2.
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SynthesizedTITI
Signal GeneratorCenterSpan
FrequencyFrequencyFrequencyLimits
* Change the Signal Source to the Synthesized Sweeper.
4.1.9 Set the Synthesized Sweeper to minimum output.
4.2 FREQUENCY SPAN CALIBRATION:
4.2.1 Set the Synthesized Sweeper RF OUTPUT to -10 dBm.
4.2.2 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.2.3 Perform the frequency calibration by pressing TI SHIFT, CAL, F4 (FREQ CAL). Wait for the
CALIBRATING message to disappear from the TI CRT display.
4.2.4 Set the TI SPAN to 2 kHz and set the TI CENTER FREQ to 1000 MHz.
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4.2.5 Set the Synthesized Sweeper to 999.999 2 MHz.
4.2.6 Adjust the Synthesized Sweeper frequency to place the spectrum peak at the 1st division from the left end of
the TI CRT. Record the Synthesized Sweeper frequency.
4.2.7 Adjust the Synthesized Sweeper frequency to place the peak of the signal at the 9th division from the left end
of the TI CRT. Record the Synthesized Sweeper frequency.
4.2.8 Subtract the value recorded in step 4.2.6 from the value recorded in step 4.2.7 and divide the results by 0.8.
The difference must be between the corresponding values listed in the Limits column of Table 3.
4.2.9 Repeat steps 4.2.4 through 4.2.8 for the remaining values listed in Table 3.
Table 3.
TI Center FrequencyTI Span FrequencyLimits
1 GHz 2 kHz1.95 to 2.05 kHz
1 GHz 20 kHz19.5 to 20.5 kHz
1 GHz 200 kHz195 to 205 kHz
1 GHz 2 MHz1.95 to 2.05 MHz
1 GHz 10 MHz9.75 to 10.25 MHz
1 GHz 100 MHz97.5 to 102.5 MHz
1 GHz 2 GHz1.95 to 2.05 GHz
4.25 GHz 100 MHz97.5 to 102.5 MHz
4.25 GHz 1 GHz0.975 to 1.025 GHz
4.25 GHz 8.5 GHz8.2875 to 8.7125 GHz
4.2.10 Set the Synthesized Sweeper for minimum output and disconnect the test setup.
4.3 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH AND SELECTIVITY CALIBRATION:
4.3.1 Connect the TI 10 MHz REF OUT (rear panel) connector to the Frequency Synthesizer REF INPUT
connector (rear panel). Connect the Frequency Synthesizer RF OUTPUT to the TI RF INPUT.
4.3.2 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.3.3 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL).
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4.3.4 Set the TI controls as follows:
CENTER FREQ100 MHz
SPAN10 MHz
RBW (MANUAL)3 MHz
SCALELOG 1 dB/Div
4.3.5 Set the Frequency Synthesizer to 100 MHz at 0 dBm.
4.3.6 Press the TI Peak (→Ref) key and match the peak of the signal trace to the top line (REF LEVEL) on the TI
CRT.
4.3.7 Press the TI Single Sweep key to execute a single sweep.
4.3.8. Press the TI Measure key, then (F6), OBW MEAS (F1), and SETUP (F5) keys in that order to display the
frequency bandwidth measurement SETUP menu.
4.3.9 Select the TI X dB DOWN by pressing the (F1) key, then set 3 dB with the (F3) key.
4.3.10 Press the RETURN (F6) key to return to the OBW MEAS menu, then press the EXECUTE (F1) key.
4.3.11 The 3 dB resolution bandwidth value is displayed in the upper right hand corner of the TI CRT screen.
This value must be within the limits of Table 4. Record this value.
4.3.12 Repeat steps 4.3.4 through 4.3.11 for the remaining values in Table 4.
Table 4.
TI ResolutionTI Frequency3 dB Bandwidth Record 3 dB
BandwidthSpanLimitsBandwidth
3 MHz10 MHz2.4 to 3.6 MHz
1 MHz5 MHz0.8 to 1.2 MHz
300 kHz500 kHz240 to 360 kHz
100 kHz200 kHz80 to 120 kHz
30 kHz50 kHz24 to 36 kHz
10 kHz20 kHz8 to 12 kHz
3 kHz5 kHz2.4 to 3.6 kHz
1 kHz2 kHz0.8 to 1.2 kHz
300 Hz1 kHz240 to 360 Hz
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TI ResolutionTI Frequency3 dB Bandwidth Record 3 dB
BandwidthSpanLimitsBandwidth
100 Hz1 kHz80 to 120 Hz
30 Hz1 kHz24 to 36 Hz
10 Hz100 Hz8 to 12 Hz
4.3.13 Set the TI controls as follows:
CENTER FREQ100 MHz
SPAN100 MHz
RBW (MANUAL)3 MHz
SCALELOG 10 dB/Div
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VBW100 Hz
MARKERNORMAL
ZONE WIDTH10 MHz
4.3.14 Press the TI Peak (→Ref) key to match the peak of the signal trace to the top line (REF LEVEL) on the TI
CRT.
4.3.15 Press the TI single sweep key to execute a single sweep.
4.3.16 Press the TI Measure key, then (F6), OBW MEAS (F1), and SETUP (F5) keys in that order to display the
occupied frequency bandwidth measurement SETUP menu.
4.3 17 Select the TI X dB DOWN by pressing the (F1) key, then set 60 dB with the (F3) key.
4.3.18 Press the RETURN (F6) key to return to the OBW MEAS menu, then press the EXECUTE (F1) key.
4.3.19 The 60 dB resolution bandwidth value is displayed in the upper right hand corner of the TI CRT screen.
Record this value under the 60 dB column of Table 5.
4.3.20 Divide the 60 dB values recorded in Table 5 by the 3 dB values recorded in Table 4. The calculated value
must be ≤ 15:1 for the 100 kHz to 3 MHz bandwidth settings and ≤ 12:1 for the 10 Hz to 30 kHz bandwidth
settings.
4.3.21 Repeat steps 4.3.13 through 4.3.19 for the remaining values in Table 5.
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TI ResolutionTI FrequencyTI VideoRecord
BandwidthSpanBandwidth60 dB Bandwidth
3 MHz100 MHz100 Hz
1 MHz50 MHz100 Hz
300 kHz20 MHz100 Hz
100 kHz10 MHz100 Hz
3 0 kHz200 kHz100 Hz
10 kHz100 kHz100 Hz
3 kHz20 kHz100 Hz
Table 5.
1 kHz10 kHz10 Hz
300 Hz2 kHz1 Hz
100 Hz1 kHz1 Hz
30 Hz200 Hz1 Hz
10 Hz100 Hz1 Hz
4.4 SIDEBAND NOISE CALIBRATION:
4.4.1 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.4.2 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL).
4.4.3 Set the Frequency Synthesizer output to 2000 MHz and 0 dBm.
4.4.4 Set the TI controls as follows:
CENTER FREQ2.000050 GHz
SPAN125 kHz
REF LEVEL0 dBm
10
ATT15 dB
RBW100 Hz
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DET MODESAMPLE
4.4.5 Press the TI (PEAK SEARCH) key to search for a peak point so that the peak point on the signal is included
in the zone marker.
4.4.6 Press the TI ( → Ref) key to match the peak of the signal trace to the top line (REF LEVEL) on the TI CRT.
4.4.7 Press the TI (Measure) key, then press the (F2) key corresponding to the menu label (NOISE MEAS) to
select the C/N RATIO with the (F5) key.
4.4.8 Press the TI (F1) key to measure C/N.
4.4.9 Set the zone-marker width to SPOT.
4.4.10 Press the (Marker) key, then turn the rotary knob to move the zone marker to the right so that the zone
center frequency is 10.0 kHz.
4.4.11 The C/N value must be ≤ -105 dBc/Hz.
4.4.12 Ensure the C/N value is ≤ -115 dBc/Hz and ≤ -120 dBc/Hz, by turning the rotary knob so that the zone
center frequency is 50 kHz and 100 kHz, respectively.
4.5 FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION:
4.5.1 Press the TI (Preset) key.
4.5.2 Set the Frequency Synthesizer to 500 MHz and -10 dBm.
4.5.3 Set the TI as follows:
CENTER FREQ500 MHz
SPAN5 kHz
4.5.4 Press the TI (Measure) key, then the (F1) key to set the FREQ MEAS to ON.
4.5.5 Press the TI (F5) key to set the COUNT RESOLUTION to 1 Hz, then press the (F6) and (F1) keys in that
order to select COUNT ON.
4.5.6 Verify that the FREQ reading at the upper-left of the TI CRT is the RF INPUT frequency of 500 MHz ±1 Hz
or less.
4.5.7 Change the TI counter resolution to 10 Hz and verify that the FREQ reading is 500 MHz ± 10 Hz or less.
4.5.8 Change the TI counter resolution to 100 Hz and verify that the FREQ reading is 500 MHz ± 100 Hz or less.
4.5.9 Change the TI counter resolution to 1 kHz and verify that the FREQ reading is 500 MHz ± 1 kHz or less.
4.5.10 Set outputs to off and disconnect equipment.
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4.6 AMPLITUDE SCALE LINEARITY CALIBRATION:
4.6.1 Connect the Synthesized Level Generator RF OUT through the 10 dB Step Attenuator to the TI RF INPUT.
4.6.2 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.6.3 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL). Wait until the CALIBRATING message disappears.
4.6.4 Set the Synthesized Level Generator for a 50 MHz @ 10 dBm output. Set the Step Attenuator to 10 dB.
4.65 Set the TI controls as follows:
CENTER FREQ50 MHz
SPAN10 kHz
REF LEVEL0 dBm
ATT10 dB
RBW3 kHz
VBW300 Hz
4.6.6 Press the TI Peak (→CF) key to set the spectrum waveform peak to the center of the TI CRT.
4.6.7 Adjust the Synthesized Level Generator output level so that the TI marker level reading is 0.0 dBm.
4.6.8 Press the (Marker) and (F2) keys sequentially to set the marker to ∆ marker after the sweep is completed.
4.6.9 Read the current marker level when the Synthesized Level Generator OUTPUT is set to 0 dB. The error
must be within the Limits of Table 6.
4.6.10 Repeat step 4.6.9 setting the Synthesized Level Generator OUTPUT level to the applied value as listed in
Table 6. The error must be within the Limits of Table 6.
Table 6.
Applied (dBm)Limits
+10Reference
+5±0.3 dB
0±0.3 dB
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-5±0.3 dB
-15±0.3 dB
-20±0.3 dB
Table 6. (Cont.)
AppliedLimits
-25± 1.0 dB
-30± 1.0 dB
-35± 1.0 dB
-40± 1.0 dB
-45± 1.0 dB
-50± 1.0 dB
-55± 1.0 dB
-60± 1.0 dB
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-70± 1.0 dB
-75±1.5 dB
-80±1.5 dB
4.6.11 Set outputs to off and disconnect equipment.
4.7FREQUENCY RESPONSE CALIBRATION:
4.7.1 Connect the TI 10 MHz REF OUT to the Synthesized Sweeper REF IN.
4.7.2 Connect the Synthesized Sweeper RF OUTPUT through the Power Splitter to the TI RF INPUT and the
Power Sensor/ Power Meter input.
4.7.3 Set the Synthesized Sweeper as follows:
OUTPUT FREQ100 MHz
OUTPUT LEVEL-10 dBm
4.7.4 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.7.5 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL). Wait until the CALIBRATING message has disappeared.
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4.7.6 Set the TI as follows:
CENTER FREQ100 MHz
SPAN200 kHz
BAND0
REF LEVEL-10 dBm
4.7.7 Press the TI Peak (→CF) key.
4.7.8 Set the TI marker mode to delta marker.
4.7.9 Set the Synthesized Sweeper output to 0 dB as read on the Power Sensor/Power Meter. The TI must read
within the Limits of Table 7.
4.7.10 Set the TI frequency band and center frequency as listed in Table 7. Set the Synthesized Sweeper to the
same frequency and adjust the output to 0 dB as read on the Power Sensor/Power Meter. The TI must read within
the listed Limits.
4.7.11 Repeat step 4.7.10 for the remaining values in Table 7. Perform peaking of the preselector for bands 1- and
1+.
Table 7.
BandCenter FrequencyLimits
0100 MHz± 0.5 dB
0200 MHz± 0.5 dB
0500 MHz± 0.5 dB
01 GHz± 0.5 dB
01.5 GHz± 0.5 dB
02 GHz± 0.5 dB
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
1.7 GHz± 1 0 dB
2 GHz± 1 0 dB
3 GHz± 1 0 dB
4 GHz± 1 0 dB
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1
5 GHz± 1 0 dB
-
1
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BandCenter FrequencyLimits
-
1
-
1
+
1
+
1
+
1
+
1
+
1
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6 GHz± 1 0 dB
7 GHz± 1 0 dB
7.5 GHz± 1 0 dB
6.5 GHz± 1.0 dB
7 GHz± 1.0 dB
7.5 GHz± 1.0 dB
8 GHz± 1.0 dB
8.5 GHz± 1.0 dB
4.8REFERENCE LEVEL CALIBRATION:
4.8.1 Connect the Synthesized Level Generator RF OUTPUT through 10 dB Step Attenuator to the Power Splitter.
4.8.2 Press the TI (PRESET) key and set Step Attenuator to 10 dB.
4.8.3 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL). Wait for the CALIBRATING message to disappear from the TI
CRT.
4.8.4 Set the Synthesized Level Generator to 50 MHz and adjust the output level for a 0 dBm reading on the
Power Meter.
4.8.5 Set the TI as follows:
CENTER FREQ50 MHz
SPAN200 kHz
REF LEVEL0 dBm
4.8.6 Press the TI PEAK (→ CF) to move the peak point of the spectrum waveform to the center of the screen.
4.8.7 Read the marker level. It must be within the Limits of Table 8.
4.8.8 Set the TI Reference Level to the settings listed in Table 8 and set the Synthesized Level Generator
OUTPUT to the Appplied value listed in Table8 and read the marker level. The readings must be within the Limits
of Table 8.
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TI Reference LevelLimits (dB)
Setting (dBm)Applied (dBm)
Table 8.
010Reference
-100±0.3
-20-10±0.3
-30-20±0.3
-40-30±0.3
-50-40± 0.3
-60-50± .75
-70-60± .75
-80-70± 1.5
-90-80± 1.5
4.8.9 Set outputs to off and disconnect equipment.
4.9AVERAGE NOISE LEVEL CALIBRATION:
4.9.1 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.9.2 Press TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL). Wait for the CALIBRATING message to disappear.
4.9.3 Connect the 50 Ω Termination to the TI RF INPUT connector.
4.9.4 Set the TI controls as follows:
START FREQ1 MHz
STOP FREQ1 GHz
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ATT0 dB
RBW30 kHz
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DET MODESAMPLE
4.9.5 Press the TI (SHIFT) key to execute a single sweep.
4.9.6 Press the TI Peak (→CF) key to set the frequency at the peak level of the spectrum to the center frequency.
4.9.7 Press the TI (SHIFT) key and then the (SINGLE) key to execute a continuous sweep.
4.9.8 Set the TI controls as follows:
SPAN0 Hz
REF LEVEL-100 dBm
RBW10 Hz
VBW1 Hz
4.9.9 Press the TI Display section (TIME), (F4), (F2), (F4), (1), (6), (ENTER) keys sequentially to preset the 16time averaging sweep.
4.9.10 Press the TI (F3) key to start the averaging, and wait until the 16-time averaging sweep is completed.
4.9.11 Press the TI (Peak Search) key to execute peak search. At this point, read the level value at the marker.
4.9.12 Verify that a reading of -135 dBm or less can be obtained at the marker.
4.9.13 Repeat steps 4.9.4 through 4.9.12 setting the TI START and STOP FREQUENCIES as listed in Table 9.
The level value at the marker must be -135 dBm or less, except for START FREQ of 7.5 GHz and STOP FREQ of
8.5 GHz, must be -130 dBm.
Table 9.
Start FreqStop Freq
1 MHz1 GHz
1 GHz2 GHz
1.7 GHz7.5 GHz
7.5 GHz8.5 GHz
4.10 SECOND HARMONIC DISTORTION:
4.10.1 Connect the Frequency Synthesizer through the Low-Pass Filter to the TI RF INPUT.
4.10.2 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
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4.10.3 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL). Wait until the CALIBRATING message has disappeared.
4.10.4 Set the Low-Pass Filter cut-off frequency to approximately 6.4 MHz.
4.10.5 Set the Frequency Synthesizer output to 5.1 MHz and the output level to -30 dBm.
4.10.6 Set the TI controls as follows:
CENTER FREQ5.1 MHz
SPAN10 kHz
REF LEVEL-30 dBm
ATT0 dB
4.10.7 Set the Frequency Synthesizer output level so that the peak of the spectrum waveform is at the TI REF
LEVEL (the top horizontal line of the TI CRT).
4.10.8 Move the marker to the peak of the spectrum waveform and make the marker the ∆ marker.
4.10.9 Set the TI center frequency to twice the fundamental wave frequency to display the second harmonic on the
TI CRT. The ∆ marker reading indicates the level difference between the fundamental wave and the second
harmonic.
4.10.10 If the level difference is 70 dB or more, set the TI REF LEVEL to -50 dBm. Confirm that the TI ATT set
value is 0 dB.
4.10.11 Set the Frequency Synthesizer output to 810 MHz and the output level to -30 dBm.
4.10.12 Set the Low Pass Filter cut-off frequency to approximately 1 GHz.
4.10.13 Set the TI controls as follows:
CENTER FREQ810 MHz
SPAN10 kHz
REF LEVEL-30 dBm
ATT0 dB
4.10.14 Repeat steps 4.10.7 to 4.10.9.
4.10.15 If the level difference is 80 dB or more, set the TI REF LEVEL to -50 dBm. Confirm that the TI ATT set
value is 0 dB.
4.10.16 Set the Low-Pass Filter cut-off frequency to approximately 2 GHz.
4.10.17 Set the Frequency Synthesizer output to 1.76 GHz and the output level to -20 dBm.
4.10.18 Set the TI controls as follows:
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CENTER FREQ1.76 GHz
SPAN10 kHz
REF LEVEL-20 dBm
ATT0 dB
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4.10.19 Repeat steps 4.10.7 to 4.10.9.
4.10.20 If the level difference is 100 dB or more, set the TI REF LEVEL to -50 dBm. Confirm that the TI ATT set
value is 0 dB. Set Frequency Synthesizer OUTPUT to OFF and disconnect the Low-Pass Filter from the test setup.
4.11 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH SWITCHING CALIBRATION:
4.11.1 Connect the Frequency Synthesizer to the TI RF INPUT.
4.11.2 Connect the TI 10 MHz REF OUT to the Frequency Synthesizer REF IN.
4.11.3 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.11.4 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL). Wait until the CALIBRATING message has disappeared.
4.11.5 Set the Frequency Synthesizer output to 100 MHz and the output level to 0 dBm.
4.11.6 Set the TI controls as follows:
CENTER FREQ100 MHz
-
SPAN15 kHz
REF LEVEL0 dBm
RBW3 kHz
4.11.7 Press the TI Peak (→CF) key to move the signal spectrum peak to the center.
4.11.8 Press the TI (Marker) and (F2) keys in that order to set the marker to ∆ marker. This sets the TI reference.
4.11.9 Set the TI RBW and SPAN to first settings listed in Table 10.
4.11.10 Press the TI (Peak Search) key to conduct peak search and move the current marker to the peak point of
the signal spectrum.
4.11.11 Read the ∆ marker level value. This value must be within the corresponding limits of Table 10.
4.11.12 Repeat steps 4.11.9 through 4.11.11 for the remaining values listed in Table 10.
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Table 10.
RBWSpanLimits
10 Hz100 Hz± 0.3 dB
30 Hz200 Hz± 0.3 dB
100 Hz1 kHz± 0.3 dB
300 Hz1.5 kHz± 0.3 dB
1 kHz5 kHz± 0.3 dB
3 kHz15 kHzReference
10 kHz50 kHz± 0.3 dB
30 kHz150 kHz± 0.3 dB
100 kHz500 kHz± 0.3 dB
300 kHz1.5 MHz± 0.3 dB
1 MHz5 MHz± 0.3 dB
3 MHz10 MHz± 0.3 dB
4.11.13 Set outputs to zero.
4.12 LOG/LIN SWITCHING CALIBRATION:
4.12.1 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.12.2 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL). Wait until the CALIBRATING message has disappeared.
4.12.3 Set the TI as follows:
CENTER FREQ100 MHz
SPAN200 kHz
REF LEVEL-10 dBm
4.12.4 Set the Frequency Synthesizer to 100 MHz at -10 dBm.
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4.12.5 Press the TI Peak (→CF) key to move the signal spectrum peak to the center.
4.12.6 Read the marker level value and adjust the Frequency Synthesizer output level until this value is -10 dBm
± 0.1 dB.
4.12.7 Press TI (AMPLITUDE) and (F4) keys in this order to switch the scale to linear (LIN).
4.12.8 Read the marker level value. This value must be between 68.3 mV and 73.2 mV.
4.12.9 Set outputs to zero and disconnect equipment.
4.13 INPUT ATTENUATOR SWITCHING CALIBRATION:
4.13.1 Connect the TI 10 MHz REF OUT to the Synthesized Level Generator REF IN.
4.13.2 Connect the Synthesized Level Generator RF OUTPUT through the 10 dB Step Attenuator to Power
Splitter input. Connect Power Splitter outputs to the TI RF INPUT and the Power Sensor/ Power Meter input.
4.13.3 Set the Synthesized Level Generator as follows:
OUTPUT FREQ100 MHz
OUTPUT LEVEL0 dBm
4.13.4 Press the TI (PRESET) key and set Step Attenuator to 10 dB.
4.13.5 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL). Wait until the CALIBRATING message has disappeared.
4.13.6 Set the TI as follows:
CENTER FREQ100 MHz
SPAN200 kHz
4.13.7 Adjust the Synthesized Level Generator output level so that the Power Meter reads -10.0 dBm.
4.13.8 Press the TI Peak (→CF) key.
4.13.9 Set the TI reference level to -10.0 dBm and TI ATT to 55 dB.
4.13.10 Read and record the marker level.
4.13.11 Set the TI REF LEVEL, TI ATT, and the Synthesized Level Generator as shown in Table 11.
4.13.12 The TI marker level value must be within ± 0.3 dB from the recorded marker level in step 4.13.10.
Table 11.
TI REF LEVELTI ATTSynthesized Level
(dBm)(dB)Output (dBm)
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-10550 (Reference)
-15505
-204510
Table 11. (Cont.)
TI REF LEVELTI ATTSynthesized Level
(dBm)(dB)Output (dBm)
-254015
-303520
-353025
-402530
-452035
-501540
-551045
-60550
-65055
4.13.13 Set outputs to zero and disconnect equipment.
4.14 SWEEP TIME AND TIME SPAN CALIBRATION:
4.14.1 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.14.2 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL). Wait until the CALIBRATING message has disappeared.
4.14.3 Connect the Frequency Synthesizer RF OUTPUT to the TI RF INPUT.
4.14.4 Set the TI as follows:
CENTER FREQ100 MHz
SPAN100 Hz
SWEEP TIME20 msec
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4.14.5 Set the Frequency Synthesizer as follows:
OUTPUT FREQ100 MHz
OUTPUT LEVEL-16 dBm
MODULATIONAM (INT) 90%
MODULATION FREQ1 kHz
4.14.6 Press the TI Peak (→REF) key.
4.14.7 Set the TI scale to LIN.
4.14.8 Press the (SINGLE) key, then wait until a single sweep execution is completed.
4.14.9 Set the TI marker zone width to 5 Hz (ZONE WIDTH = 5 Hz).
4.14.10 Move the TI marker to the left of the screen using the knob and set the zone marker on the leftmost peak
of the sign wave.
4.14.11 Set the TI marker mode to ∆ (delta), move the current marker to the right using the knob. Then set the
zone marker to the 18th peak from the leftmost sine wave peak on the TI CRT.
4.14.12 Read the frequency display of the ∆ marker. The SWP TIME = Setting SWP TIME X (∆ marker
reading/100 Hz). The SWP TIME must be 16.2 to 19.8 msec.
4.14.13 Repeat steps 4.14.8 through 4.14.12 for the other SWP TIME settings in Table 12.
Table 12.
TIFrequency SynthesizerLimits
SWP TimeModulation Frequency
20 msec1 kHz16.2 to 19.8 msec
200 msec100 Hz162 to 198 msec
2 sec10 Hz1.62 to 1.98 sec
20 sec1 Hz16.2 to 19.8 sec
200 sec0.1 Hz153 to 207 sec
4.14.14 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.14.15 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL).
4.14.16 Wait until the CALIBRATING message has disappeared.
4.14.17 Set the TI as follows:
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CENTER FREQ100 MHz
SPAN100 Hz
SWEEP TIME20 msec
RBW1 MHz
VBW1 MHz
4.14.18 Set the Frequency Synthesizer as follows:
OUTPUT FREQ100 MHz
OUTPUT LEVEL-16 dBm
MODULATIONAM (INT) 90%
MODULATION FREQ100 Hz
4.14.19 Press the TI Peak (→REF) key.
4.14.20 Set the TI scale to LIN.
4.14.21 Press the (SINGLE) key, then wait until a single sweep execution is completed.
4.14.22 Set the TI display mode to TIME.
4.14.23 Set the TI TIME SPAN to 100 msec.
4.14.24 Press the (SINGLE) key, then wait until a single sweep execution is completed.
4.14.25 Set the TI marker zone width to 5 Hz (ZONE WIDTH = 5 Hz).
4.14.26 Move the TI marker to the left of the screen using the knob and set the zone marker on the leftmost peak
of the sign wave.
4.14.27 Set the TI marker mode to ∆ (delta), move the current marker to the right using the knob. Then set the
zone marker to the 18th peak from the leftmost sine wave peak on the TI CRT.
4.14.28 Read the frequency display of the ∆ marker. The TIME SPAN = Setting TIME SPAN X (∆ marker
reading/100 Hz). The TIME SPAN must be within the limits of Table 13.
4.14.29 Repeat steps 4.14.21 through 4.14.28 for the other TIME SPAN settings in Table 13.
Table 13.
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Time SpanModulation Frequency
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100 msec200 Hz89.55 to 90.45 msec
200 msec100 Hz179.1 to 180.9 msec
2 sec10 Hz1.791 to 1.809 sec
Table 13. (Cont.)
TIFrequency SynthesizerLimits
Time SpanModulation Frequency
20 sec1 Hz17.91 to 18.09 sec
200 sec0.1 Hz179.1 to 180.9 sec
4.14.30 Press the TI (PRESET) key.
4.14.31 Press the TI SHIFT, CAL, F1 (ALL CAL). Wait until the CALIBRATING message has disappeared.
4.14.32 Connect the Synthesized Sweeper RF OUTPUT to the TI RF INPUT.
4.14.33 Set the TI as follows:
CENTER FREQ1 GHz
SPAN0 Hz
SWEEP TIME20 msec
RBW1 MHz
VBW1 MHz
4.14.34 Set the Synthesized Sweeper as follows:
CW OUTPUT FREQ1 GHz
PULSE MODULATIONINT (ON)
INT RATE5 µsec
INT WIDTH0.5 µsec
RF LEVEL-20 dBm
4.14.35 Press the TI Peak (→REF) key.
4.14.36 Set the TI TIME SPAN to 50 µsec.
4.14.37 Press the (SINGLE) key, then wait until a single sweep execution is completed.
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4.14.38 Move the TI marker to the left of the display screen using the knob and set the zone marker on the
leftmost pulse wave peak.
4.14.39 Set the TI marker mode to ∆ (delta). Then move the current marker to the right using the knob and set the
zone marker to the 9th peak from the leftmost pulse wave peak on the TI CRT.
4.14.40 Read the frequency display of the ∆ marker. The TIME SPAN must be within the limits of Table 14.
4.14.41 Repeat steps 4.14.36 through 4.14.40 for the other TIME SPAN settings in Table 14.
Table 14.
TISynthesized SweeperLimits
Time SpanRateWidth
50 µsec2.5 µsec25 nsec44.775 to 45.225 µsec
500 µsec25 µsec50 nsec447.75 to 452.25 µsec
5 msec250 µsec500 nsec4.4775 to 4.5225 msec
50 msec2.5 msec5 µsec44.775 to 45.225 msec
4.14.42 Set all Power switches to stand by or OFF.
4.14.43 Disconnect and secure all equipment.
CALIBRATION PERFORMANCE TABLE
4.1 CENTER FREQUENCY CALIBRATION:
AppliedSpanLimits
500 MHz2 kHz499.99995 to 500.00005 MHz
500 MHz200 kHz499.995 to 500.005 MHz
500 MHz2 MHz499.95 to 500.05 MHz
500 MHz10 MHz499.75 to 500.25 MHz
500 MHz100 MHz497. to 502.5 MHz
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5 GHz2 kHz4.99999995 to 5.00000005 GHz
5 GHz200 kHz4.999995 to 5.000005 GHz
5 GHz2 MHz4.99995 to 5.00005 GHz
5 GHz10 MHz499.99995 to 5.00025 GHz
5 GHz100 MHz4.9975 to 5.0025 GHz
7.5 GHz2 kHz7.49999995 to 7.50000005 GHz
7.5 GHz200 kHz7.499995 to 7.500005 GHz
CALIBRATION PERFORMANCE TABLE (Cont.)
4.1 CENTER FREQUENCY CALIBRATION: (Cont.)
AppliedSpanLimits
7.5 GHz2 MHz7.49995 to 7.50005 GHz
7.5 GHz10 MHz7.49975 to 7.50025 GHz
7.5 GHz100 MHz7.4975 to 7.5025 GHz
4.2 FREQUENCY SPAN CALIBRATION:
TI Center FrequencySpanLimits
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1 GHz2 kHz1.95 to 2.05 kHz
1 GHz20 kHz19.5 to 20 5 kHz
1 GHz200 kHz195 to 205 kHz
1 GHz2 MHz1.95 to 2.05 kHz
1 GHz10 MHz1.95 to 2.05 kHz
1 GHz100 MHz1.95 to 2.05 kHz
1 GHz2 GHz1.95 to 2.05 kHz
4.25 GHz100 MHz97.5 to 102.5 MHz
4.25 GHz1 GHz0.975 to 1.025 GHz
4.258.5 GHz8.2875 to 8.7125 GHz
4.3 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH AND SELECTIVITY CALIBRATION:
TI ResolutionTI FrequencyRecorded 3 dB
BandwidthSpanBandwidth Limits
3 MHz10 MHz2.4 to 3.6 MHz
1MHz5 MHz0.8 to 1.2 MHz
300 kHz500 kHz240 to 360 kHz
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100 kHz200 kHz80 to 120 kHz
30 kHz50 kHz24 to 36 kHz
10 kHz20 kHz8 to 12 kHz
CALIBRATION PERFORMANCE TABLE (Cont.)
4.3 RESOLUTION BANDWIDTH AND SELECTIVITY CALIBRATION: ( Cont.)
TI ResolutionTI FrequencyRecorded 3 dB
BandwidthSpanBandwidth Limits
3 kHz5 kHz2.4 to 3.6 kHz
1 kHz2 kHz0.8 to 1.2 kHz
300 Hz1 kHz240 to 360 Hz
100 Hz1 kHz80 to 120 Hz
30 Hz1 kHz24 to 36 Hz
10 Hz100 Hz8 to 12 Hz
TI ResolutionTI FrequencyTI Video Recorded 60 dB
BandwidthSpanBandwidthBandwidth