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About This Manual

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 Associated Documents

The operation manual configuration of the MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A,
MS2830A, MS2840A and MS2850A Signal Analyzer is shown below.

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual

Main Frame Operation

MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Operation)

Or

MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Operation)

MS2850A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Operation)

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Main Frame Remote Control)

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual
(Signal Analyzer Function Operation)

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Signal Analyzer Function Remote Control)

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A
Spectrum Analy zer Operation Manual
(Spectrum An alyzer Function Operation)

Or

Or

MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual
(Signal Analyz er Function O peration)

MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Spectru m Analyzer Operation Manual
(Spectrum Analyzer Function Operation)

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Spectrum Analyzer Function Remote Control)

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Noise Figure Measurement Function Operation)

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A and MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A
Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Noise Figure Measurement Function Remote Control)

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• Signal Analyzer Oper ation Ma nual (Mainf rame)

• Signal Analyzer Operation Ma nual (Mainfra me Remote Control )

Description of basic operations, maintenance procedures, common
functions and common remote functions of the mainframe

• Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Signal Analyzer Function)

• Signal Analyzer Ope ration Manual (S ignal Analyzer Function Remote Control)

Description of basic operations, common functions and common remote
functions of the signal analyzer

• Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Spectrum Analyzer Function)

• Signal Analyzer Oper ation Ma nual (Spectrum Analyzer Function Remote
Control)

Description of basic operations, common functions and common remote
functions of the spectrum analyzer

• Signal Analyzer Oper ation Ma nual (Noise Figure Measurement Function)
<This document>

• Signal Analyzer Oper ation Ma nual (Noise Figure Measurement Function
Remote Control)

Description of basic operations, common functions and common remote
functions of the Phase Noise Measurement function

Convention Used in This Manual

Throughout this document, the use of MS269x Series is assumed unless
otherwise specified.
If using MS2830A, MS2840A or MS2850A, change MS269xA to read
MS2830A, MS2840A or MS2850A.

In this document,

indicates a panel key.

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Table of Contents

1

About This Manual................................................. I

Chapter 1

1.1 Product Overview ......................................................... 1-2

1.2 Product Composition .................................................... 1-3

1.3 Specifications ................................................................ 1-5

Chapter 2

2.1 Part Names ................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Signal Path Setup ....................................................... 2-15

2.3 Application Startup and Selection ............................... 2-16

2.4 Initialization and Calibration ........................................ 2-17

Chapter 3

3.1 Basic Operation ............................................................ 3-2

3.2 Setting Frequency ......................................................... 3-5

3.3 Setting Level ............................................................... 3-11

3.4 Setting Common Items ............................................... 3-13

3.5 Setting the Measure Function ..................................... 3-32

3.6 Setting the Marker Function ........................................ 3-36

3.7 Setting the Peak Search Function .............................. 3-37

3.8 Measurement Results ................................................. 3-39

Overview ........................................... 1-1

Preparation ....................................... 2-1

Measurement .................................... 3-1

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4

5

Appendix

Index

Chapter 4

4.1 Selecting Other Functions ............................................ 4-2

4.2 Setting Title ................................................................... 4-2

4.3 Erasing Warmup Message ........................................... 4-2

Chapter 5

5.1 Overview of Performance Test ..................................... 5-2

5.2 Power Port Operation Check ........................................ 5-4

Other Functions ............................... 4-1

Performance Test ............................. 5-1

III

Appendix A Error Message .............................. A-1

Appendix B Default Value List ......................... B-1

Index .................................................. Index-1

IV.

Chapter 1

This chapter provides an overview of the Noise Figure Measurement
Function.

Overview

1

Product Overview ......................................................... 1-2

1.1

1.2 Product Composition .................................................... 1-3

1.2.1 Option / Software .............................................. 1-3

1.2.2 Noise Source .................................................... 1-3

1.3 Specifications ................................................................ 1-5

Overview

1-1

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Product Overview

The MS2690/MS2691/MS2692A or MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A Signal
Analyzer enables high-speed, high-accuracy, and simple measurements of
transmission characteristics of base stations and mobile stations for
various types of mobile communications.

The Noise Figure Measurement Function (hereinafter, this application) is
to measure Noise Figure (hereinafter, NF) which has a huge effect on
noise in systems that handle minute signals such as satellite
communications and radars. It can be used in various fields such as
evaluations of transceivers and devices and troubleshooting.

NF is measured with the measurement method of Y-factor method which
uses a Noise Source.

The NC346 Series noise sources by Noisecom company are supported.

1-2

1.2 Product Composition

1.2.1 Option / Software

Table 1.2.1-1 list the Options and Software’s.

Table 1.2.1-1 Configuration of Application

Model/Symbol Product name Remarks

1.2 Product Composition

1

Overview

MS2690A-017
MS2691A-017
MS2692A-017

MS2690A-117
MS2691A-117
MS2692A-117

MS2830A-017 Noise Figure Measurement Function
MS2830A-117 Noise Figure Measurement Function

MS2840A-017 Noise Figure Measurement Function
MS2840A-117 Noise Figure Measurement Function

MS2850A-017 Noise Figure Measurement Function
MS2850A-117 Noise Figure Measurement Function

1.2.2 Noise Source

Noise Figure Measurement Function

Noise Figure Measurement Function
Retrofit

Retrofit

Retrofit

Retrofit

The MS269xA-017/117 and MS269xA-030 W-CDMA RNC simulator are
exclusive options.

The NC346 Series noise sources by Noisecom company are supported. The
models and specifications outlines of NC346 Series are as follows. For
detailed specifications, refer to the catalog and data sheet for the NC346
Series.

Table 1.2.2-1 Specifications of NC346 Series

Model DC Offset Frequency [GHz] Output ENR [dB]

NC346A – 0.01 to 18.0 5 to 7
NC346B – 0.01 to 18.0 14 to 16
NC346D – 0.01 to 18.0 19 to 25
NC346C
NC346E

NC346Ka



0.01 to 26.5 13 to 17



0.01 to 26.5 19 to 25



0.1 to 40.0 10 to 17

1-3

Chapter 1 Overview

CAUTION

Some noise sources output DC power. Therefore, when

selecting a model from the following models of the RF

input specification “0V_DC_max”, install a DC block:

• MS2690A-017/-117

• MS2691A-017/-117

• MS2692A-017/-117

• MS2830A-044, -017/-117

• MS2830A-045, -017/-117

• MS2840A-044, -017/-117

• MS2840A-046, -017/-117

• MS2850A-047, -017/-117

• MS2850A-046, -017/-117

1-4

1.3 Specifications

Table 1.3-1 show the specifications.

1.3 Specifications

1

Table 1.3-1 Specifications for this Application

Item Specification

Frequency Frequency

range

MS2850A-047: 30 MHz to 32 GHz

Frequency
Setting range

MS2850A-047: 10 MHz to 32 GHz

MS2690A: 30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2691A: 30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2692A: 30 MHz to 6 GHz

MS2830A-040: 30 MHz to 3.6 GHz
MS2830A-041: 30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2830A-043: 30 MHz to 13.5 GHz
MS2830A-044: 30 MHz to 26.5 GHz
MS2830A-045: 30 MHz to 40 GHz

MS2840A-040: 30 MHz to 3.6 GHz
MS2840A-041: 30 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2840A-044: 30 MHz to 26.5 GHz
MS2840A-046: 30 MHz to 40 GHz

MS2850A-046: 30 MHz to 40 GHz
MS2690A: 10 MHz to 6 GHz

MS2691A: 10 MHz to 13.5 GHz
MS2692A: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz

MS2830A-040: 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz
MS2830A-041: 10 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2830A-043: 10 MHz to 13.5 GHz
MS2830A-044: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
MS2830A-045: 10 MHz to 43 GHz

MS2840A-040: 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz
MS2840A-041: 10 MHz to 6 GHz
MS2840A-044: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
MS2840A-046: 10 MHz to 44.5 GHz

MS2850A-046: 10 MHz to 44.5 GHz

Overview

1-5

Chapter 1 Overview

Item Specification

Table 1.3-1 Specifications for this Application (Cont'd)

NF
Measurement

GAIN
Measurement

Resolution
Bandwidth

Noise
Source

Connector Noise Source Connector: Rear Panel, BNC-J

Measurement
range

Instrument
Uncertainty

Measurement
range

Instrument
Uncertainty

Setting Range 100 kHz to 8 MHz

– Recommending the NC346 Series noise sources by Noisecom

Within the frequency range
(Attenuator = 0 dB, Pre-Amp = On)
–20 to 40 dB

Within the measurement range
ENR: 4 to 7 dB ±0.02 dB
ENR: 12 to 17 dB ±0.025 dB
ENR: 20 to 22 dB ±0.03 dB

Within the frequency range
–20 to +40 dB

Within the measurement range

0.07 dB



company

Output Voltage: 28±0.5 V, Pulsed

1-6.

Chapter 2

This chapter describes the preparations required for using the application
you are using. Refer to the

Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation)
Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2840A Signal Analyzer
Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation),
Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation)

included in this manual.

Part Names ................................................................... 2-2

2.1

2.1.1 Front panel ....................................................... 2-2

2.1.2 Rear panel ........................................................ 2-9

2.2 Signal Path Setup ....................................................... 2-15

2.3 Application Startup and Selection ............................... 2-16

2.3.1 Launching application ..................................... 2-16

2.3.2 Selecting application....................................... 2-16

2.4 Initialization and Calibration ........................................ 2-17

2.4.1 Initialization ..................................................... 2-17

2.4.2 Calibration ...................................................... 2-17

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer

Preparation

,

MS2830A Signal Analyzer

or

MS2850A Signal Analyzer

for common features not

2

Preparation

2-1

Chapter 2 Preparation

2.1 Part Names

This section describes the panel keys for operating the instrument and
connectors used to connect external devices. For general points of caution,
refer to the

Manual (Mainframe Operation),
Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation
Manual (Mainframe Operation)
Manual (Mainframe Operation)

2.1.1 Front panel

This section describes the front-panel keys and connectors.

9
8

7

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer Operation

MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation

or

MS2850A Signal Analyzer Operation

.

10

14

12

13

6

5
4

3
2

1

19

17

Figure 2.1.1-1 MS269x series front panel

18

16

15

11

2-2

2.1 Part Names

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8
7
6

5

4

17

20

18

22

3 2 1

Figure 2.1.1-2 MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A front panel (MS2830A Example)

Power Switch

1

Press to switch between the standby state (AC power supplied) and
power-on state. The Power lamp
Power On. Press the power switch for about 2 seconds.

2

Hard disk access lamp (MS269x series, MS2830A)

Lights up when accessing the internal hard disk

10 21 12 14

13

2

Preparation

15
11

19 16

lights orange at Standby and green at

SSD

SSD access lamp (MS2840A, MS2850A)

Lights up when accessing the internal SSD

3

4

5

6

Copy key

Press to capture display screen and save to file.

Recall key

Press to recall parameter file.

Save key

Press to save parameter file.

Cal key

Press to display the Calibration menu.

2-3

Chapter 2 Preparation

7

8

9

10

Local key

Press to return to local operation from remote control via GPIB, Ethernet,
or USB (B), and enable panel settings.

Remote lamp

Lights when in remote-control state.

Preset key

Resets parameters to initial settings.

Function keys

Selects or configures function menu displayed on the right of the screen.
The function menu is provided in multiple pages and layers.

Press
is displayed at the bottom of the function menu, as in “1 of 2”.

Sub-menus may be displayed when a function menu is pressed. Press
to go back to the previous menu. Press

to fetch next function menu page. The current page number

to go back to the top menu.

2-4

2.1 Part Names

11

12

Main function keys 1

Press to set or execute main functions.
Executable functions vary with the current application. When nothing
happens with the press, it indicates that the application in use does not
support the key.

Press to set frequency parameters.

Press to set level parameters.

Press to set span parameters.

No function is assigned to this key.

Press to set BW parameters.

Press to set measurement item parameters.

Main function keys 2

Press to set or execute main functions.
Executable functions vary with the current application. When nothing
happens with the press, it indicates that the application in use does not
support the key.

2

Preparation

Press to switch application.

Press to display Configuration screen.

Press to set the trace items or to switch the operation window.

Press to set measurement item parameters.

Use when switching graph marker operation.

Press to set parameters related to the peak search function.

Press to start single measurement.

Press to start continuous measurements.

2-5

Chapter 2 Preparation

13

14

15

Rotary knob/Cursor key/Enter key/Cancel key

The rotary knob and cursor keys select display items or change settings.

Press

Press

Shift key

Operates keys with functions in blue characters on panel. Press the Shift
key so the key lamp is green and then press the target key.

Numeric keypad

Enters numbers on parameter setup screens.

to set the entered or selected data.

to cancel input or selected data.

16

17

Press

[A] to [F] can be entered by pressing keys

key lamp

RF Input connector

Inputs RF signal. This is an N type input connector.
This is a K type input connector when MS2830A-045, MS2840A-046 is
installed or MS2850A.

RF Output Control key
(When MS269xA-020/120, MS2830A-020/120/021/121,
MS2840A-020/120/021/121 installed)

When the Vector Signal Generator option is installed, the RF output
control key lamp lights orange in the RF signal output On state.
This is not available when the MS2830A-044/045, MS2840A-044/046 is
installed or MS2850A.

to delete the last entered digit or character.

to while the Shift

is green.

2-6

2.1 Part Names

18

19

20

21

RF Output connector
(When MS269xA-020/120, MS2830A-020/120/021/121,
MS2840A-020/120/021/121 installed)

Outputs RF signal, when the Vector Signal Generator option is installed.
This is an N type output connector.
This is not installed when the MS2830A-044/045, MS2840A-044/046 is
installed or MS2850A.

USB connector (type A)

Connect the accessory USB keyboard, mouse or USB memory.

Modulation control key (When MS2830A-020/120/021/121,
MS2840A-020/120/021/121 installed)

When the Vector Signal Generator option is installed, the lamp on the
key lights up in green in the modulation On state.
This is not installed when the MS2830A-044/045, MS2840A-044/046 is
installed or MS2850A.

Application key (MS2830A, MS2840A, MS2850A)

Press to switch between applications.

Press to display the Spectrum Analyzer main screen.

2

Preparation

Press to display the Signal Analyzer main screen, when
MS2830A-005/105/007/006/106/009/109/077/078 or
MS2840A-005/105/006/106/009/109/077/177/078/178 is installed
or MS2850A.

Press to display the Signal Analyzer main screen, when Vector
Signal Generator option is installed. (MS2830A, MS2840A)

This is a blank key. Not used. (MS2830A, MS2840A)

Displays the main screen of the application that is selected
using the Application Switch (Auto), or displays that of the
pre-selected application (Manual).
For details, refer to 3.5.4 Changing application layout in

MS2830A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual (Mainframe

2-7

Chapter 2 Preparation

Operation), MS2840A Signal Analyzer Operation Manual
(Mainframe Operation),
Manual (Mainframe Operation)

1st Local Output connector (MS2830A, MS2840A), (MS2850A: Future Extensions)

22

This is available when the MS2830A-044/045, MS2840A-044/046 is
installed.
Supplies local signal and bias current to the external mixer, and receives
the IF signal with its frequency converted.

or

MS2850A Signal Analyzer Operation

.

2-8

2.1.2 Rear panel

This section describes the rear-panel connectors.

2.1 Part Names

12

2

Preparation

11

1

2 6 3 4 5 7

Figure 2.1.2-1 MS269x series rear panel

Figure 2.1.2-2 MS2830A/MS2840A rear panel (MS2840A Example)

18 19 20

21 22 23

20

8 9 10

24 25

26

98106714413 2 1 16 1517

11

12

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Chapter 2 Preparation

1

20 27

Figure 2.1.2-3 MS2850A rear panel

Ref Input connector (reference frequency signal input connector)

Inputs external reference frequency signal. It is for inputting reference
frequency signals with higher accuracy than the instrument’s internal
reference signal, or for synchronizing the frequency of the
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A or MS2830A/MS2840A to that of other
equipment. The following frequencies are supported:

28 29 30 31 32

981067144 13 2 1 16 1517

11

12

2

3

4

MS269x series: 10 MHz/13 MHz
MS2830A, MS2840A, MS2840A: 5 MHz/10 MHz/13 MHz

Buffer Out connector (reference frequency signal output conn ector)

Outputs the internal reference frequency signal (10 MHz). It is for
synchronizing frequencies between other equipment and the
MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A or MS2830A/MS2840A.

Trigger Input connector (MS269x series only)

Inputs trigger signal from external device.

Sweep Status Out connector

Outputs signal when internal measurement is performed or
measurement data is obtained.

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5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

GP-IB

Monitor Out

IF Out connector (MS269x series only)

Not used.

AUX connector

Not used.

GPIB connector

Used to remote-control this unit via GPIB from external controller. For
external control via GPIB.

USB connector (type B)

Used to remote-control this unit via USB from external controller. For
external control via USB.

Ethernet connector

Connects PC or Ethernet network.

USB connector (type A)

Used to connect a USB keyboard or mouse or the USB memory supplied.

Monitor Out connector

Connects external display.

AC inlet

Supplies power.

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13

14

15 HDD or

Primary HDD/SSD

16 HDD(Opt) or

Secondary HDD/SSD

17

AF Input connector (unbalanced)

18

AF Input connector (balanced)

19

20

SA Trigger Input connector (MS2830A, MS2840A, MS2850A)

This is a BNC connector for inputting external trigger signal (TTL) for
SPA and SA applications.

SG Trigger Input connector (MS2830A, MS2840A)

This is a BNC connector for inputting external trigger signal (TTL) for
Vector Signal Generator option.

HDD slot (MS2830A)
SSD slot (MS2840A, MS2850A)

HDD slot (MS2830A)
SSD slot (MS2840A, MS2850A)

IF output connector (MS2830A, MS2840A, MS2850A)

Monitor output of the internal IF signal.
This is installed when the MS2830A-044/045, MS2840A-044/046 is
installed or MS2850A.

BNC connector to input unbalanced AF signal from external device.
This is available when the MS2830A-018/118 is installed.

Standard phone jack (3 poles, 6.3 mm) connector to input balanced AF
signal from external device.
This is available when the MS2830A-018/118 is installed.

Noise Source connector

Supply (+28V) of the Noise Source Drive.
This is available when the Option 017/117 is installed.

This is a standard HDD slot.
This is a standard SSD slot.

This is a HDD slot for the options.
This is a SSD slot for the options.

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General Input/Output (Audio Function) connector

21

D-Sub 15 connector for audio function input/output from/to the external
device.
This is available when the MS2830A-018/118 is installed.

PTT Control connector

22

Banana plug jack connector to control PTT (Push to Talk).
This is available when the MS2830A-018/118 is installed.

AF Output connector (unbalanced)

23

BNC connector to output unbalanced AF signal to external device.
This is available when the MS2830A-018/118 is installed.

AF Output connector (balanced)

24

Standard phone jack (3 poles, 6.3 mm) connector to output balanced AF
signal to external device.
This is available when the MS2830A-018/118 is installed.

Demodulation Output connector

25

BNC connector to output demodulated AF signal to external device.
This is available when the MS2830A-018/118 is installed.

Headphone Output connector

26

Mini jack connector to output demodulated AF audio signal to external
device.
This is available when the MS2830A-018/118 is installed.

CAL Port connector (Future extensions) (MS2850A)

27

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Trigger Input 2 connector (MS2850A)

28

Input the trigger signal (3.3 V LVCMOS) for SPA and SA applications.

Trigger Output 1 connector (MS285 0A)

29

Output the trigger signal (3.3 V LVCMOS).

Trigger Output 2 connector (MS2850A)

30

Output the trigger signal (3.3 V LVCMOS).

USB 3.0 connector (Future extensions) (MS2850A)

31

PCIe X8 connector (Future extensions) (MS2850A)

32

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2.2 Signal Path Setup

As shown in Figure 2.2-1, connect the instrument and the DUT using an
RF cable, so that the signal to be tested is input to the RF Input connector.
To prevent an excessive level signal from being input, do not input the
signal before setting the input level using this application.

2.2 Signal Path Setup

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Noise Source

RF Input

DUT

Figure 2.2-1 Signal path setup example

Connect the Noise Source to the Noise Source connector.
Set the reference signal paths from external sources, as required.

Noise Source

Reference frequency signal

Figure 2.2-2 External signal input

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2.3 Application Startup and Selection

To use this application, it is necessary to load (start up) and select the
application.

2.3.1 Launching application

The application startup procedure is described below.

Note:

The XXX indicates the application name currently in use.

<Procedure>

1. Press

to display the Configuration screen.

2. Press

Switch Registration screen.

3. Press

in the Unloaded Applications list.
If “XXX” is displayed in the Loaded Applications list, this means
that the application is already loaded.
If “XXX” appears in neither the Loaded Applications nor Unloaded
Applications list, this means that the application has not been
installed.

4. Press

Loaded Applications list, this means that the application is already
loaded.

2.3.2 Selecting application

The selection procedure is described below.

<Procedure>

1. Press

2. Press the menu function key displaying “XXX”.

(Application Switch Settings) to display the Application

(Load Application Select), and move the cursor to “XXX”

(Set) to load the application. If “XXX” is displayed in the

to display the Application Switch menu.

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The application can also be selected with mouse, by clicking “XXX” on the
task bar.

2.4 Initialization and Calibration

This section describes the parameter settings and the preparations
required before starting measurement.

2.4 Initialization and Calibration

2.4.1 Initialization

After selecting this application, first perform initialization. Initialization
returns the settable parameters to their default value in order to clear the
measurement status and measurement results.

Note:

The initialization procedure is as follows.

<Procedure>

1. Press

2. Press

2.4.2 Calibration

Perform calibration before performing measurement. Calibration sets the
level accuracy frequency characteristics for the input level to flat, and
adjusts level accuracy deviation caused by internal temperature
fluctuations. Calibration should be performed when first performing
measurement after turning on power, or if beginning measurement when
there is a difference in ambient temperature from the last time
calibration was performed.

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When another software application is switched to or this
application is unloaded (ended), the application keeps the
parameter settings at that time. The parameter values that were
last set will be applied when this application is selected next time.

to display the Preset function menu.

(Preset).

<Procedure>

1. Press

2. Press

For details on calibration functionality only executable with this
instrument, refer to the

Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation)
Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation), MS2840A Signal Analyzer
Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation),
Operation Manual (Mainframe Operation)

After the calibration is complete, execute NF Calibration.
For details on NF Calibration, refer to 3.4.6 “Cal Setup”.

to display the Application Cal function menu.

(SIGANA All).

MS2690A/MS2691A/MS2692A Signal Analyzer

,

MS2830A Signal Analyzer

or

MS2850A Signal Analyzer

.

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Chapter 3

This chapter describes the measurement function, the parameter
contents and the setting methods.

Basic Operation ............................................................ 3-2

3.1

3.1.1 Screen layout .................................................... 3-2

3.1.2 Main function menu .......................................... 3-3

3.1.3 Performing measurement ................................. 3-4

3.1.4 Restrictions on File Input/Output ...................... 3-4

3.2 Setting Frequency ......................................................... 3-5

3.2.1 Frequency Mode ............................................... 3-6

3.2.2 Fixed Setting ..................................................... 3-6

3.2.3 List Setting ........................................................ 3-7

3.2.4 Sweep Setting ................................................ 3-10

3.3 Setting Level ............................................................... 3-11

3.3.1 Attenuator ....................................................... 3-12

3.3.2 Pre-Amp ......................................................... 3-12

3.4 Setting Common Items ............................................... 3-13

3.4.1 DUT Mode ...................................................... 3 -1 4

3.4.2 Convert Setup ................................................. 3-15

3.4.3 External Lo Setup ........................................... 3-16

3.4.4 Loss Comp ..................................................... 3- 18

3.4.5 ENR ................................................................ 3-24

3.4.6 Cal Setup ........................................................ 3-30

3.5 Setting the Measure Function ..................................... 3-32

3.5.1 Trace .............................................................. 3-33

3.5.2 Storage ........................................................... 3-35

3.6 Setting the Marker Function ........................................ 3-36

3.7 Setting the Peak Search Function .............................. 3 -37

3.8 Measurement Results ................................................. 3-39

3.8.1 List display ...................................................... 3-39

3.8.2 Graph Display ................................................. 3 -4 4

3.8.3 Spot Display ................................................... 3-47

3.8.4 Saving Measurement Results ........................ 3-49

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3.1 Basic Operation

3.1.1 Screen layout

This section describes the screen layout of the Noise Figure measurement
function.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[5]

[4]

Figure 3.1.1-1 Screen layout

[1] Measurement parameter

Displays the specified parameter. For details about measurement
results, refer to Section 3.8 “Measurement Results.”

[2] Measurement Status Area

Displays alarms which indicate measurement errors. For details,
refer to Section 3.8 “Measurement Results.”

[3] Measurement Result Window

Displays the measurement results. One of List display, Graph display,
and Spot display is displayed depending on the setting of Frequency
Mode and Layout. For details, refer to Section 3.8 “Measurement
Results.”

[4] Status Area

Displays the Measurement Status.

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[5] Function menu

Displays the functions executable with function keys.

3.1.2 Main function menu

This section describes the main function menu on the main screen.

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

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Function

Key

F1

F2

F3

F4 Measure

F5 Marker

F6

F8 Accessary

Menu Display Function

Frequency

Amplitude

Common Setting

Peak Search

F7

F8

Figure 3.1.2-1 Main Function Menu

Table 3.1.2-1 Main Function Menu

Sets the frequency.

Sets the level.

Sets the common items.

3.4 Setting Common Items

Opens the Measure function.

3.5 Setting the Measure Function

Opens the Marker function.

3.6 Setting the Marker Function

Opens the Peak Search function.

3.7 Setting the Peak Search Function

Performs settings for other functions.

Chapter 4 Other Functions

3.2 Setting Frequency

3.3 Setting Level

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3.1.3 Performing measurement

There are two measurement modes: single and continuous. Measurement
is performed once in the single measurement mode, and continuously in
the continuous measurement mode.

Single

Items are measured only for the measurement count (Storage Count)
before measurement is stopped.

<Procedure>

Press

Continuous

Measurement will continue even if parameters are changed or the
window display is changed. Measurement will be stopped if another
application is selected, or DUT Mode is changed.

.

3.1.4

<Procedure>

Press

.

Restrictions on File Input/Output

This application can save the measurement results and the loss
compensation tables, etc. in a file or load them from a file.
The files are input/output in csv format, and saved in different folders by
item. One folder can store up to 100 files.

For saving destination and format by item, refer to the description of each
item.

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3.2 Setting Frequency

This section describes the frequency-related settings. Press
(Frequency) on the main function menu to display the Frequency function
menu.

Table 3.2-1 Frequency Function Menu

3.2 Setting Frequency

Function

Key

F1 Frequency Mode

F2 Fixed Setting

F3 List Setting

F4 Sweep Setting

Menu Display Function

Note:

When DUT Mode is not Amplifier, the setting frequency changes
according to LO Mode as in Table 3.2-2.

Table 3.2-2 Setting Frequency when DUT is other than Amplifier

LO Mode Setting Frequency

Fixed IF (Output from DUT)Frequency

Variable RF (Input to DUT)Frequency

Opens the Frequency Mode Function Menu.

3.2.1 Frequency Mode

Opens the Fixed Setting Function Menu.

3.2.2 Fixed Setting

Opens the List Setting Function Menu.

3.2.3 List Setting

Opens the Sweep Setting Function Menu.

3.2.4 Sweep Setting

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3.2.1 Frequency Mode

Press
to display the Frequency Mode Function menu.

After each mode is set, the setting screen is displayed.

Table 3.2.1-1 Frequency Mode Function Menu

(Frequency Mode) on the Frequency function menu or

Function

Key

—

F1 Fixed

F2 List

F3 Sweep

3.2.2 Fixed Setting

Function

Key

F1 Position

F7

F8

Menu

Display

Frequency Pressing [Frequency] Displays this function.

Sets the Frequency Mode to Fixed.
Setting Fixed opens the Fixed Setting Function menu.

Sets the Frequency Mode to List.
Setting Fixed opens the List Setting Function menu.

Sets the Frequency Mode to Sweep.
Setting Fixed opens the Sweep Setting Function menu.

This section describes the setup to be performed when the Frequency
Mode is set to Fixed.

Table 3.2.2-1 Fixed Setting Function Menu

Menu

Display

Same as the Frequency List Edit function menu
“Position”.

Storage
Mode

Storage
Count

Same as the Storage function menu “Mode”.

Same as the Storage function menu “Count”.

Function

3.2.2 Fixed Setting

3.2.3 List Setting

3.2.4 Sweep Setting

Function

3.2.3.1 Frequency List Edit

3.5.2 Storage

3.5.2 Storage

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3.2.3 List Setting

3.2 Setting Frequency

This section describes the setup to be performed when the Frequency
Mode is set to List.

Table 3.2.3-1 List Setting Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Device Specifies the Table file storage destination drive.

F2

F3

F6 Edit

Menu

Display

Save
Frequency
List

Recall
Frequency
List

The file format for Frequency List Table is as follows:

Output/input file path: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\User

Default file name for saving: FrequencyListYYYYMMDD_n.csv

File extension: csv format

Saves Frequency List Table in a file.

Recalls Frequency List Table from a file.

Opens the Frequency List Edit Function Menu.

Data\NF Data\FreqList\

Function

3.2.3.1 Frequency List Edit

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[Filetype: FreqList] [1]
[Version: 1.0.0.0] [2]
1000000 [3]
100000000
1000000000

[1] File Type: Describe the file type.

Describe FreqList for Frequency List Table.

[2] Describe the version of the file format.

[3] Describe the Frequency member line by line.

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3.2.3.1 Frequency List Edit

Press (Edit) on the List Setting function menu to display the
Frequency List Edit Function menu.

This section describes the Frequency List Edit Function Menu that is
used to edit a Frequency List Table.

[1] [2] [3]

[4]

Figure 3.2.3.1-1 Frequency List Table

[1] Frequency: Setting Frequency

[2] Noise Figure: Displays Result Type set to Trace1.

[3] Gain: Displays Result Type set to Trace2.

[4] Cursor: Selects a line in the list, and can be moved by

operating the cursor keys .

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3.2 Setting Frequency

Table 3.2.3.1-1 Frequency List Edit Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Position

F2 Frequency

F5

F6 Delete Point Deletes Point of the selected Position.
F7 Sort Table Sorts Table in ascending order of frequency.

F8 Clear Table

Menu

Display

Selects Position from List on the Table screen. Various
settings can be performed for items of the selected
Position (number).

Setting Range: 1 to (Total Point +1)
Default: 1
Maximum: 501

Sets the frequency for the selected Position
Default: Refer to Table 3.2.3.1-2
Unit: GHz/MHz/kHz/Hz
Resolution: 1 Hz

Insert Point
Below

Table 3.2.3.1-2 Setting Range of Frequency

Adds Point next to the selected Position. The added
Point reflects the current Position value as it is.

A confirmation message is displayed before clearing and
pressing Enter executes the clearing.

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DUT Mode LO Mode Setting Range

Amplifier — Max.: The maximum frequency of the main unit or of
Other than

Amplifier

1

Fixed*

Variable*2 Max.: The maximum frequency of Noise Source*3

*1: When LO Mode is Fixed, set as IF frequency (output from DUT).

*2: When LO Mode is Variable, set as RF frequency (input from DUT).

*3: For frequency range, refer to Section 3.4.5.1 “Noise Source Select”.

Note:

Min.: The minimum frequency of the main unit or of

Min.: The minimum frequency of Noise Source*

When DUT Mode is Down Converter or Up Converter, the
frequency input range is limited according to the fixed frequency
(Local Freq or IF Freq) and Sideband Mode setting.

Noise Source*

Noise Source*

3

, whichever smaller.

3

, whichever bigger.

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3.2.4 Sweep Setting

This section describes the setup to be performed when the Frequency
Mode is set to Sweep.

Note:

Frequency List Table is edited by setting in Sweep Mode.

Table 3.2.4-1 Sweep Mode Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Center

F2 Start

F3 Stop

F4 Span

F5

F8

Menu

Display

Full
Span

Sweep
Point

Function

Sets the center frequency of the frequency range for sweep.
Setting Range: Refer to Table 3.2.3.1-2
Unit: GHz/MHz/kHz/Hz
Resolution: 1 Hz
Default: 1.805 GHz

Sets the Start frequency of the frequency range for sweep.
Setting Range: Refer to Table 3.2.3.1-2
Unit: GHz/MHz/kHz/Hz
Resolution: 2 Hz
Default: 10 MHz

Sets the Stop frequency of the frequency range for sweep.
Setting Range: Refer to Table 3.2.3.1-2
Unit: GHz/MHz/kHz/Hz
Resolution: 2 Hz
Default: 3.6 GHz

Sets the frequency span range for sweep.
Setting Range: Maximum Stop Frequency

– Minimum start frequency
Minimum value: 2 Hz
Unit: GHz/MHz/kHz/Hz
Resolution: 2 Hz
Default: 3.59 GHz

Sets the frequency span for sweep to maximum.

Sets the number of points for sweep. The same item with
Total Point.

Setting range: 3 to 501*
Default: 11

*: When the span is 500 Hz or less, the Sweep Point

maximum value is span+1

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3.3 Setting Level

3.3 Setting Level

This section describes the level- related settings. Press
on the main function menu or
menu.

Table 3.3-1 Amplitude Function Menu

Function

Key

— Amplitude Pressing [Amplitude] displays this function.

F1 Attenuator

F2 Pre-Amp

F5 Trace Select

F7

F8 Scale/Div

Menu Display Function

Sets the Input Attenuator.

Sets Pre-Amp On/Off.

Same as the Trace function menu “Trace Select”.

Same as the Trace function menu “Reference

Reference

Value”.

Same as the Trace function menu “Scale/Div
Value”.

to display the Amplitude function

(Amplitude)

3.3.1 Attenuator

3.3.2 Pre-Amp

3.5.1 Trace

3.5.1 Trace

3.5.1 Trace

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3.3.1 Attenuator

This configures the input attenuator settings. The setting range and
resolution are as follows:

Table 3.3.1-1 Setting Parameter of Input Attenuator

Item Setting Parameter

Maximum 60 dB
Minimum 0 dB
Unit dB
Resolution MS2830A-045 Installed: 10 dB

MS2840A-046 Installed
without MS2840A-019/119: 10 dB

Others: 2 dB
MS2850A 2 dB

Default 0 dB

3.3.2 Pre-Amp

This configures the Pre-Amp On/Off.

(The function is available when MS269xA-008/108,
MS2830A-008/108/068/168, MS2840A-008/108/068/168/069/169, or
MS2850A-068/168 is installed. This function is fixed to Off if not
installed.)

■Options

On Enables the Pre-Amp function. (Default)
Off Disables the Pre-Amp function.

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3.4 Setting Common Items

This section describes the settings for the common items. Press
(Common Setting) on the main function menu to display the Common
Setting function menu.

Table 3.4-1 Common Setting Function Menu

3.4 Setting Common Items

Function

Key

F1 DUT Mode

F2 Convert Setup

F3

F4 Loss Comp

F5 ENR

F8 Cal Setup

Menu Display Function

Opens the DUT Mode Function menu.

Opens the Convert Setup Function Menu.
Enable when DUT Mode is not Amplifier.

External LO
Setup

Opens the External LO Setup Function Menu.
Enable when DUT Mode is not Amplifier.

Opens the Loss Comp Menu.

Opens the ENR Function Menu.

Opens the Cal Setup Function Menu.

3.4.1 DUT Mode

3.4.2 Convert Setup

3.4.3 External Lo Setup

3.4.4 Loss Comp

3.4.5 ENR

3.4.6 Cal Setup

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3.4.1 DUT Mode

This section describes the DUT Mode function menu.

Table 3.4.1-1 DUT Mode Function Menu

Function Key Menu Display Function

F1 Amplifier Sets the DUT Mode to the Amplifier.
F2 Down Converter Sets the DUT Mode to Down Converter.
F3 Up Converter Sets the DUT Mode to Up Converter.

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3.4.2 Convert Setup

This section describes how to configure Convert Setup.

3.4 Setting Common Items

Table 3.4.2-1 Convert Setup Function

Function

Key

F2 LO Mode

F3 Local Freq

F4 IF Freq

F5 LO Power

F8

Menu Display Function

Sideband
Mode

Sets local frequency mode at measurement.
Fixed: Fixes local frequency and performs

measurement sweeping measurement
frequency. (Default)

Variable: Performs measurement with variable local

frequency and fixed IF frequency.

Sets the local frequency to fix when LO Mode is
Fixed.
Enable when LO Mode is Fixed.

Setting Range: 3 Hz to 325 GHz
(When Sideband Mode = LSB)

2 Hz to 325 GHz
(When Sideband Mode = USB, DSB)
(The external mixer M03HW limits

the upper limit frequency.)
Resolution: 1 Hz
Default: 10000000000 Hz (10 GHz)

Sets IF frequency to fix when LO Mode is variable.
Enable when LO Mode is Variable.
Setting Range: 1 Hz to the maximum frequency of

the main unit
Resolution: 1 Hz
Default: 30000000 Hz (30 MHz)

Sets the output level of Local signal.
Enable when LO Control is On.
Setting Range: –100 to 100 dBm
Resolution: 0.01 dB
Default: 0.00 dBm

Sets sideband to measure.
When DUT Mode is Up Converter, DSB is unavailable.
LSB: Lower Sideband (Default)
USB: Upper Sideband
DSB: Double Sideband

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3.4.3 External Lo Setup

This section describes how to configure External LO Setup.

Table 3.4.3-1 External Lo Setup Function

Function

Key

F1 LO Control

F2 GPIB Address

F3 LO Select

F4

F5 Command

F6 Settling Time

F7

F8

Menu Display Function

Command
Select

LO MIN
Frequency

LO MAX
Frequency

Sets whether to control inputting external local
signal from external device.
On: Controls

Off: Does not control (Default)
Sets GPIB address of signal source externally

connected.
Setting Range: 0 to 30
Default: 18

Sets signal source of control target.
Setting Range: Actual machines list of VISA

Remote Vector SG (built-in SG option
installed)

Sets control command type of external local signal.
Enable when LO Select is not Vector SG.
SCPI: SCPI command (Default)
Custom: Arbitrary setting command

Opens Command Function Menu.
Enable when LO Select is not Vector SG.

Sets waiting time for completing external local signal
setting.
Setting Range: 0 to 5 s

Resolution: 1 ms
Default: 0 ms

Sets minimum frequency of external local signal.

Sets maximum frequency of external local signal.

3.4.3.1 Command

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Note:

The Function F2 to F8 on the menu are unavailable when LO
Control is OFF.

3.4.3.1 Command

3.4 Setting Common Items

This section describes how to configure command settings.

Table 3.4.3.1-1 Command Function

Function

Key

F1 LO Auxiliary

F2

F3 LO Freq Suffix

F4

F5

Menu Display Function

LO Freq
Prefix

LO Power
Prefix

LO Power
Suffix

Sets SG RF Output remote command character
string to control external SG.

Setting Range: Supports ASCII.
Maximum character number: 79

Default: “OUTP:STAT ON”
Sets SG Frequency remote command character

string to control external SG.
Setting Range: Supports ASCII.

Maximum character number: 79
Default: “FREQ”

Sets SG Frequency remote command unit character
string to control external SG.

Setting Range: Supports ASCII.
Maximum character number: 79

Default: “HZ”
Sets SG Output Level remote command character

string to control external SG.
Setting Range: Supports ASCII.

Maximum character number: 79
Default: “POW”

Sets SG Output Level remote command unit
character string to control external SG.

Setting Range: Supports ASCII.
Maximum character number: 79

Default: “DBM”

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3.4.4 Loss Comp

This section describes how to configure the loss compensation settings.

Table 3.4.4-1 Loss Comp Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Before DUT

F2

F3

F5 After DUT

F6

F7

Menu Display Function

Before DUT
Fixed

Before DUT
Table

After DUT
Fixed

After DUT
Table

Sets the loss compensation before the DUT input
port. Select from the following three options.

Off: Does not compensate the loss before the DUT

input port.

Fixed: Compensates the loss with the value of

Before DUT Fixed.

Table: Compensates the loss with the value of

Before DUT Table.*

Sets the compensation value of Before DUT Fixed.
Enable when Before DUT is Fixed.
Setting Range: –99.999999 to 99.999999 dB
Resolution: 0.000001 dB
Default: 0 dB

Opens the Before DUT Table Function Menu.
Enable when Before DUT is Table.

3.4.4.1 Before DUT Table

Sets the loss compensation after the DUT output
port.
Select from the following three options.

Off: Does not compensate the loss after the DUT

input port.

Fixed: Compensates the loss with the value of After

DUT Fixed.

Table: Compensates the loss with the value of After

DUT Table.

Sets the compensation value of After DUT Fixed.
Enable when After DUT is Fixed.
Setting Range: –99.999999 to 99.999999 dB
Resolution: 0.000001 dB
Default: 0 dB

Opens the After DUT Table Function Menu.
Enable when After DUT is Table.

3.4.4.2 After DUT Table

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3.4 Setting Common Items

*: When considering the frequency range to which the corrected value is

input is from Fa to Fb, a corrected value is applied instead if the
displayed frequency is out of the frequency range from Fa to Fb:

If the displayed frequency range is lower than Fa, then the



corrected value La is applied.

If the displayed frequency range is higher than Fb, then the



corrected value Lb is applied.

The value between corrected values is log-interpolated.

Level (dBm)

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Lb

La

Fa

Corrected value input range

Figure 3.4.4-1 Operation When Correction Values Are Entered

Fb

Frequency (Hz)

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3.4.4.1 Before DUT Table

This menu is used to configure settings for the loss compensation before
the DUT input port.

Table 3.4.4.1-1 Before DUT Table Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Device Specifies the Table file storage destination drive.

F2

F3

F6 Edit

Menu Display Function

Save Loss Comp
Before DUT Table

Recall Loss Comp
Before DUT Table

The file format for Before DUT Table is as follows:
Directory to output files to: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\User

Default file name for saving: LossCompBeforeDUTYYYYMMDD_n.csv

File extension: csv format

[Filetype: LossComp] [1]
[Version: 1.0.0.0] [2]
1000000,2 [3]
100000000,2.000001
1000000000

Before DUT Table in a file.

Recalls Before DUT Table from a file.

Opens Loss Comp Before DUT Table dialog box
and Before DUT Edit function menu.

3.4.4.1.1 Before DUT Edit

Data\NF Data\LossCompTable\

2.111111

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[1] File Type: Describe the file type.

Describe LossComp for Loss Comp Table.

[2] Describe the version of the file format.

[3] Describe Frequency and Loss Value in each single line,

separating with a comma.

Setting Range of Before DUT Table is as follows:
Frequency: 0 to 100 GHz
Loss Value: –99.999999 to 99.999999 dB

3.4.4.1.1 Before DUT Edit

Edits the Before DUT Table.

3.4 Setting Common Items

Press
Loss Comp Before DUT Table dialog box and Before DUT Edit function
menu.

(Edit) on the Before DUT Table function menu to display the

[1] [2] [3]

Figure 3.4.4.1.1-1 Loss Comp Before DUT Table Dialog Box

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[1] Loss Comp Before Position: Position (Point)

[2] Loss Comp Before Frequency: Frequency of Position (Point)

[3] Loss Comp Before Value: Compensation value of Position (Point)

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Table 3.4.4.1.1-1 Before DUT Edit Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Position

F2 Frequency Sets the frequency for the selected Position.
F3 Level Sets compensation value of the selected Position.

F5

F6 Delete Point Deletes Point of the selected Position.
F7 Sort Table Sorts Table in ascending order of frequency.

F8

Menu

Display

Insert Point
Below

Clear Loss
Comp Before
DUT Table

Function

Selects Position from List on the Table screen. Various
settings can be performed for items of the selected
Position (number).

Setting Range: 1 to (Total Point + 1)
Default: 1
Maximum: 501

Adds Point next to the selected Position. The added
Point reflects the current Position value as it is.

A confirmation message is displayed before clearing and
pressing Enter executes the clearing.

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3.4.4.2 After DUT Table

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3.4 Setting Common Items

This menu is used to configure settings for the loss compensation after
the DUT output.

Table 3.4.4.2-1 Description of After DUT Table Functions

Function

Key

F1 Device Specifies a drive for storing the Table file.

F2

F3

F6 Edit

Menu Display Function

Save Loss Comp
After DUT Table

Recall Loss Comp
After DUT Table

The file format for After DUT Table is as follows:
Directory to output files to: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\User

Default file name for saving: LossCompAfterDUTYYYYMMDD_n.csv

File extension: csv format

Saves the After DUT Table as a file.

Reads out the After DUT Table from a file.

Opens Loss Comp After DUT Table dialog box
and After DUT Edit function menu.
Setting Procedure is same as the Before DUT
Edit.

3.4.4.1.1 Before DUT Edit

Data\NF Data\LossCompTable\

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[Filetype: LossComp] [1]
[Version: 1.0.0.0] [2]
1000000,2 [3]
100000000,2.000001
1000000000

[1] File Type: Describe the file type.

Describe LossComp for Loss Comp Table.

[2] Describe the version of the file format.

[3] Describe Frequency and Loss Value in each single line,

separating with a comma.

Setting Range of After DUT Table is as follows:
Frequency: 0 to 100 GHz
Loss Value: –99.999999 to 99.999999 dB

2.111111

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3.4.5 ENR

This menu is used to configure the ENR (Excess Noise Ratio) function
settings.

Table 3.4.5-1 ENR Function Menu

Function

Key

F1

F2

F3 ENR Mode

F4 Meas Table

F5

F6 Cal Table

F7 Spot

F8 T cold

Menu

Display

Noise Source
Select

Noise Source
Settling
Time

Use Table
for Cal

Function

Selects the Noise Source.

Sets the measurement waiting time when Noise
Source On/Off is switched.

Setting range: 0 to 5 s
Resolution: 1 ms
Default: 0 ms

Selects the ENR Mode (Table or Spot).
Default: Table

Opens the Meas Table menu.
This is available only when ENR Mode is Table.

Select the ENR Table for Cal from Meas Table
/Cal Table.

Default: Meas Table
Opens Cal Table function menu.

Enable when Use Table for Cal is Cal Table.

Opens the Spot menu.
This menu is available only when the ENR Mode

is Spot.

Sets the temperature when Noise Source is Cold.
Setting range: 0 K to 29650000 K
Setting unit: K, °C, °F
Resolution: 0.01
Default: 296.50 K

3.4.5.1 Noise Source Select

3.4.5.2 Meas Table

3.4.5.3 Cal Table

3.4.5.4 Spot

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3.4.5.1 Noise Source Select

The Noise Source Select function selects Noise Source to be used with the
measurement. This software supports the NC346 Series noise sources by
Noisecom. For detailed specifications, refer to the catalog and data sheet
for the NC346 Series.

3.4 Setting Common Items

Table 3.4.5.1-1 Noise Source Select Function

Function

Key

F1 NC346A

F2 NC346B

F3 NC346C

F4 NC346D

F5 NC346E

F6 NC346Ka

F8 User Arbitrary noise source

Menu Display Function

NC346A (Option1) by Noisecom
Frequency range: 0.01 to 18.0 GHz
Output ENR 5 to 7 dB

NC346B (Option1) by Noisecom
Frequency range: 0.01 to 18.0 GHz
Output ENR 14 to 16 dB

NC346C by Noisecom
Frequency range: 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
Output ENR 13 to 17 dB

NC346D (Option1) by Noisecom
Frequency range: 0.01 to 18.0 GHz
Output ENR 19 to 25 dB

NC346E by Noisecom
Frequency range: 0.01 to 26.5 GHz
Output ENR 19 to 25 dB

NC346Ka by Noisecom
Frequency range: 0.1 to 40.0 GHz
Output ENR 10 to 17 dB

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3.4.5.2 Meas Table

This function is used to configure the Meas Table function settings. For
description of function keys, refer to Table 3.4.5.2-1.

Table 3.4.5.2-1 Meas Table Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Device Specifies the Table file storage destination drive.

F2

F3

F6 Edit

Menu Display Function

Save Meas
Table

Recall Meas
Table

The file format for Meas Table is as follows:
Directory to output files to: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\

Default file name for saving: MeasYYYYMMDD_n.csv

File extension: csv format

[Filetype: ENR] [1]
[Version: 1.0.0.0] [2]
1000000,15 [3]
100000000,15.0002
1000000000

Meas Table in a file.

Recalls Meas Table from a file.

Opens the Meas Table dialog box and Meas Table
Edit function menu.

3.4.5.2.1 Meas Table Edit

User Data\ENR\

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[1] File Type: Describe the file type.

Describe ENR for Meas Table.

[2] Describe the version of the file format.

[3] Describe Frequency and ENR Value in each single line,

separating with a comma.

The setting range of Meas Table is as follows:
Frequency: 0 to 100 GHz
Loss Value: –17 to 50 dB

3.4.5.2.1 Meas Table Edit

Edits the Meas Table.

3.4 Setting Common Items

Press
Table dialog box and Meas Table Edit function menu.

(Edit) on the Meas Table function menu to display the Meas

[1]

[2] [3]

Figure 3.4.5.2.1-1 Meas Table Dialog Box

[1] Meas Table Position: Position (Point)

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[2] Meas Table Frequency: Frequency of Position (Point)

[3] Meas Table Value: ENR of Position (Point)

Table 3.4.5.2.1-1 Meas Table Edit Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Position

F2 Frequency Sets the frequency for the selected Position.
F3 ENR Sets ENR of the selected Position.

F5

F6 Delete Point Deletes Point of the selected Position.
F7 Sort Table Sorts Table in ascending order of frequency.

F8

Menu

Display

Insert Point
Below

Clear Meas
Table

Function

Selects Position from List on the Table screen. Various
settings can be performed for items of the selected
Position (number).

Setting Range: 1 to (Total Point + 1)
Default: 1
Maximum: 501

Adds Point next to the selected Position. The added
Point reflects the current Position value as it is.

Clears the Table. A confirmation message is displayed
before clearing and pressing Enter executes the
clearing.

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3.4.5.3 Cal Table

This function is used to configure the Meas Table function settings. For
description of function keys, refer to Table 3.4.5.3-1.

Table 3.4.5.3-1 Cal Table Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Device Specifies the Table file storage destination drive.

F2

F3

F6 Edit

Menu Display Function

Save Cal
Table

Recall Cal
Table

The file format for Cal Table is as follows:
Directory to output files to: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\

Default file name for saving: CalYYYYMMDD_n.csv

File extension: csv format

[Filetype: ENR] [1]
[Version: 1.0.0.0] [2]
1000000,15 [3]
100000000,15.0002
1000000000

Cal Table in a file.

Recalls Cal Table from a file.

Opens the Cal Table dialog box and Cal Table Edit
function menu. Setting procedure is same as the
Meas Table Edit.

3.4.5.2.1 Meas Table Edit

User Data\CalTable\

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[1] File Type: Describe the file type.

Describe ENR for Cal Table.

[2] Describe the version of the file format.

[3] Describe Frequency and ENR Value in each single line,

separating with a comma.

The setting range of Cal Table is as follows:
Frequency: 0 to 100 GHz
Loss Value: –17 to 50 dB

3.4.5.4 Spot

3.4 Setting Common Items

This section describes how to configure the Spot mode. For description of
function keys, refer to Table 3.4.5.4-1.

Table 3.4.5.4-1 Spot Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Spot Mode

F2 Spot ENR

F3 Spot T hot

Menu Display Function

Switches Spot Mode to ENR/T hot.
Default: ENR

Sets Spot ENR Value.
This is available only when Spot Mode is ENR.

Setting range: –17 to 50 dB
Resolution: 0.001 dB
Default: 15.200 dB

Sets Spot T hot Value.
This is available only when Spot Mode is T hot.
Setting Range: 0 to 29650000 K

Unit: K, °C, °F
Resolution: 0.01
Default: 9982.80 K

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3.4.6 Cal Setup

This section describes how to configure the various settings related NF
Calibration. Press
the Measure function menu to display the Cal Setup function menu.

Note:

Do not execute the CAL function of the main unit after NF
Calibration is executed.
If it is executed, correct measurement results cannot be obtained.

Table 3.4.6-1 Cal Setup Function Menu

on the Common Setting function menu or on

Function

Key

F1 Min ATT

F2 Max ATT

Menu

Display

Sets the attenuator value to start NF
Calibration. Changing Min ATT value clears NF
Calibration data.
Setting Range: 0 to 40 dB
Resolution:

[MS269xA] 2 dB
[MS2830A] 2 dB (Other than Option 045)

10 dB (Option 045)

[MS2840A] 2 dB (except below)

10 dB (Option 046

[MS2850A] 2 dB

Default: 0 dB
Sets the attenuator value to Stop NF

Calibration. Changing Max ATT value clears NF
Calibration data.

Setting Range: 0 to 40 dB
Resolution:

[MS269xA] 2 dB
[MS2830A] 2 dB (Other than Option 045)

10 dB (Option 045)

[MS2840A] 2 dB (except below)

10 dB (Option 046

[MS2850A] 2 dB

Default:

[MS269xA] 2 dB
[MS2830A] 2 dB (Other than Option 045)

10 dB (Option 045)

[MS2840A] 2 dB (except below)

10 dB (Option 046

[MS2850A] 2 dB

Function

without 019/119)

without 019/119)

without 019/119)

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Table 3.4.6-1 Cal Setup Function Menu (Cont’d)

Function

Key

F4

F6

F8

Menu

Display

Switches whether the NF Calibration result is

Apply
Calibration

Clear Cal
Data

Calibration

Now

Table 3.4.6-2 NF Calibration Function Menu

enabled or disabled.
On: Enabled.
Off: Disabled.
Default: On

Clears the NF Calibration data and saved file. If
the NF Calibration data does not exist, it cannot
be measured correctly.

Executes NF Calibration.
The NF Calibration menu (Refer to Table

3.4.6-2.) is displayed during Calibration is being
executed.

Note:

When the below settings are changed, Cal
Status becomes Uncal. The measurement
cannot be performed properly in Uncal state.
Make sure to execute NF Calibration.

Frequency List Table



DUT Mode



LO Mode



Local Freq



IF Freq



Sideband Mode



Noise Source Select



ENR



Min ATT



Max ATT



Function

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Function

Key

F8 Cancel

Menu

Display

Function

Stops NF Calibration and returns to the Cal
Setup menu. In this case, the previous NF
Calibration data is not cleared but held.

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3.5 Setting the Measure Function

This section describes how to set the Measure menu settings. Press
(Measure) on the main function menu or
function menu.

Table 3.5-1 Measure Function Menu

to display the Measure

Function

Key

F1 Trace

F2 Storage

F3 Layout

F5 BW

F6

F7

F8 Cal Setup

Menu Display Function

Analysis Time
Mode

Analysis Time
(Ave. Time)

Opens the Trace menu.

3.5.1 Trace

Opens the Storage menu.

3.5.2 Storage

Switches the screen layout mode between Table
and Graph.

Graph: Graph display
Table: Table display
Default: Graph

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Sets the filter bandwidth when a Gauss filter is
applied.

This is the same function as Gauss, the filter
setting of the Signal Analyzer main unit function.

For details, refer to the Operation Manual
(Mainframe Operation).
(In this application, the maximum is 8 MHz and
the minimum is 100 kHz.)

Switches Analysis Time automatic setting
ON/OFF.
Auto: Performs the automatic setting.

Manual: Sets manually.
Default: Auto
The analysis time length necessary for NF

measurement errors to converge into 2σ (±0.034
dB) is set automatically according to the BW
setting when Auto is set.

Sets the Analysis time.
Setting range: 2 s to 200 s

(The range is limited by BW.)
Setting unit: s, ms, s, ns
Resolution: 1 us to 500 s
(The resolution is limited by

BW.)
Default: 16.19 ms

Opens the Cal Setup menu.

3.4.6 Cal Setup

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3.5.1 Trace

3.5 Setting the Measure Function

This section describes the Trace Function Menu.

Table 3.5.1-1 Description of Trace Functions Menu

Function

Key

F1 Trace Select

F2 Result Type

F7 Reference

F8 Scale / Div

Function

Key

Menu Display Function

Table 3.5.1-2 Description of Result Type Menu Functions

Menu Display Function

Switches the active trace between Trace1 and
Trace2.
1: Sets the Trace to 1.

2: Sets the Trace to 2.
Default: 1

Select the measurement result to be displayed
for each trace. For details, refer to Table

3.5.1-2.
Sets the median of the vertical axis of the

graph for each Result Type. For the setting
parameters by Result Type, refer to Table

3.5.1-3.
Sets the scale of the vertical axis of the graph

for each Result Type. For the setting
parameters by Result Type, refer to Table

3.5.1-4.

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F1

F2

F3 Gain Displays the gain.

F4 Y - Factor

F5 T effective Displays the effective noise temperature.

F6 P Hot

F7 P Cold

Noise Figure
(dB)

Noise Factor
(Linear)

Displays the noise figure (NF).

Displays the noise factor.

Displays Y-factor (noise power ratio when
Noise Source is turned ON/OFF)

Displays the Power value measured when
Noise Source is On.

Displays the Power value measured when
Noise Source is Off.

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Table 3.5.1-3 Reference Setting Parameter List

Result Type

Maximum 100 dB 1E9 100 dB 100 dB 100 000 000 K 100 dB 100 dB
Minimum –100 dB 0 –100 dB –100 dB –100 000 000 K –100 dB –100 dB
Setting unit dB None dB dB K, °C, °F dB dB
Resolution 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
Default 4.0 dB 2.5 15.0 dB 5.0 dB 1000.0 K 5.0 dB 0 dB

Result Type

Maximum 20 dB 100 20 dB 20 dB 20 000 000 K 20 dB 20 dB
Minimum 0.001 dB 0.001 0.001 dB 0.001 dB 0.1 K 0.001 dB 0.001 dB
Setting unit dB None dB dB K, °C, °F dB dB
Resolution 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Default 1.0 dB 0.715 5.0 dB 1.0 dB 200.0 K 1.0 dB 1.0 dB

Noise

Figure

Noise

Figure

Noise

Factor

Table 3.5.1-4 Scale/Div Setting Parameter List

Noise

Factor

Gain Y-Factor T effective P hot P cold

Gain Y-Factor T effective P hot P cold

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3.5.2 Storage

3.5 Setting the Measure Function

This section describes the Storage Function Menu.

Table 3.5.2-1 Description of Storage Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Storage Mode

F2 Storage Count

Menu Display Function

Switches Storage to off/Average.
Off: Does not perform storage.
Average: Turns on the averaging function.

(Storage is performed for the
measurement results.)

Default: Off
Sets the count when Storage Mode is Average.

Maximum: 999
Minimum: 2
Resolution: 1
Default: 2

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3.6 Setting the Marker Function

Press in the main function menu to display the Marker function
menu.

Table 3.6-1 Description of Marker Function Menus

Function

Key

Page 1 Marker —

F1 Active Marker

F2 Normal Displays the frequency (time) and level.

F3 Delta

F4 Off Turns Off the Marker display.

F7 Relative To

Page 2 Marker —

F8 All Marker Off Turns Off all the markers.

Marker is intended for both Trace1 and Trace2. Additionally, Marker is
valid only to the measurement point.

Menu Display Function

Sets the Active Marker.
Setting range: 1 to 4

(This software does not support Marker
5 and later.)

The Marker frequency and level display
are values relative to the reference point
(Marker set with Relative To)

Sets the reference marker when Active
Maker is Delta.

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3.7 Setting the Peak Search Function

3.7 Setting the Peak Search Function

Press in the main function menu to display the Peak Search function
menu.

Table 3.7-1 Description of Peak Search Function Menu

Function

Key

F1 Peak Search

F2 Next Peak

F5 Min Search

F6 Next Min

Menu Display Function

Performs a peak search on the active
trace according to the type specified by
Peak Criteria.

Performs a next search on the active
trace according to the type specified by
Peak Criteria.

Performs a minimum level search on the
active trace, and then moves the marker
to it.

Performs a level search on the active
trace, and then moves the marker to a
minimum level point larger than the
current position.

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Table 3.7-1 Description of Peak Search Function Menu (Cont’d)

Function

Key

F8 Peak Criteria

Menu Display Function

Search performed by Peak Search and
Next Peak depends on the Peak Criteria
setting as shown in the table below.

Peak

Criteria

Max

Min

Peak to

Peak

Default Max
The detail of Search types are as follows.

Max Search



Searches the maximum level point of the
active trace and moves the Marker.

Next Max



Searches the level of the active trace and
moves the marker to the maximum level
point which level is lower than the
current position.

Min Search



Searches the minimum level point of the
active trace and moves the marker.

Next Min



Searches the level of the active trace and
moves the marker to the minimum level
point which level is higher than the
current position.

Peak to Peak Search



Searches the level of the active trace,
moves the active marker to the
maximum level point, and moves the
maker set with Relative to of the active
marker to the minimum level point.

Peak

Search

Max

Search

Min

Search

Peak to

Peak

Next

Peak

Next

Max

Next Min

Does not

perform

a search.

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3.8 Measurement Results

Measurement results are displayed. The measurement result display
depends on the settings of Frequency Mode (Refer to Section 3.2.1
“Frequency Mode”) and Layout (Refer to Section 3.5 “Setting the Measure
Function”).

3.8.1 List display

The measurement result is displayed with List display when Frequency
Mode and Layout are as follows:

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Layout: Table

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Figure 3.8.1-1 Appearance of the Screen in the List Display Mode

[1] Parameter Area

[2] Measurement Status Area

[3] List Area

3.8.1.1 Parameter Area

3.8.1.2 Measurement Status Area

3.8.1.3 List Area

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3.8.1.1 Parameter Area

This section describes the detail of the parameter area. The parameter
area is common for all of List display, Gr a ph d isp l ay, a n d S p ot d i sp l ay.

[1]
[2]

[3]
[4]

Figure 3.8.1.1-1 Close Up of the Parameter Area

[1] BW: Displays the BW value.

[2] Start Frequency: Displays the value of Start Frequency only when

[3] Stop Frequency: Displays the Stop Frequency value only when the

[4] Total Point: Displays the value of Total Point only when the

[5] ATT: Displays the Attenuator value.

[6] DUT: Displays the DUT mode.

[7] T Cold: Displays the T Cold value.

[8] Loss Status: Displays the value of Loss Status, depending on the

[5]
[6]
[7]

[11]

the Frequency mode is set to Sweep.

Frequency mode is set to Sweep.

Storage Mode is set to Fixed.

Before DUT and After DUT settings.

[8]

[9]
[10]

Before: Off After: Off Off Off

Before: Fixed After: Off Fixed Off

Before: Off After: Fixed Off Fixed

Before: Fixed After: Fixed Fixed Fixed

Before: Table After: Off Table Off

Before: Off After: Table Off Table

Before: Table After: Table Table Table

Table 3.8.1.1-1 Loss Status Display List

Loss Status Display Before DUT After DUT

Note:

When Before DUT or After DUT is set to Table, if Table loading
fails, Loss Status is displayed in red. Performing measurements as
it is does not provide correct measurement results. After Table
loading is completed, perform the measurement.

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[9] Cal Status Displays the Cal Status.

Table 3.8.1.1-2 Cal Status Display List

3.8 Measurement Results

Cal Status

Display

OK or Uncal On

Off Off

Note:

Even when Apply Calibration is On, NF Calibration data is
disabled if Cal Status becomes Uncal. When Uncal is displayed,
correct measurement results cannot be obtained. Re-execute NF
Calibration.

[10] ENR Status Displays the ENR Status.

Table 3.8.1.1-3 ENR Status Display List

ENR Status ENR Mode

Spot Spot

Table Table

Note:

When ENR Mode is Table, ENR Status may be displayed in red.
This occurs because Meas Table is not set.

Apply

Calibration

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Check the setting of Meas Table when ENR Status is displayed in
red.

[11] Lo Freq / IF Freq:

Displays local frequency or IF frequency that is

fixed according to LO Mode when DUT Mode is not
Amplifier.

Table 3.8.1.1-4 Displayed fixed frequency

LO Mode Displayed fixed frequency

Fixed LO Freq: Local Frequency

Variable IF Freq: IF Frequency

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3.8.1.2 Measurement Status Area

The measurement status is displayed. For details, refer to Table 3.8.1.2-1.

No. Parameter Description

[1] Warm Up Indicates that the level and frequency are not stable

[2] Level Over Displayed when the input signal level exceeds the input

[3] Measure “Measure” display blinks while the measurement is being

[4] Storage Displays Storage Mode off/Average and Count for

[1] [2] [3] [4]

Figure 3.8.1.2-1 Measurement Status Area

Table 3.8.1.2-1 List of displays the Measurement Status Area

when the power is turned on.

range.

executed.

Average.

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3.8.1.3 List Area

3.8 Measurement Results

This section describes the details of the List Area.

[1]

[2]

[3]

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Figure 3.8.1.3-1 Close Up of the List Area

[1] Result Type display area:

Displays Frequency, Result Types of Trace1 and
Trace2.
(Result Type: Refer to Section 3.5.1 “Trace”.)

Note:

Frequency display changes to IF Frequency or RF Frequency
according to LO Mode setting (Fixed / Variable) when DUT Mode is
not Amplifier.

[2] Measurement result display area:

Displays frequencies and measurement results

corresponding to the Result Type of Trace1 and
Trace2 each.

[3] Minimum/maximum frequency display area:

Displays the minimum/maximum frequencies of
the measurement range.

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3.8.2 Graph Display

The measurement results are displayed as a graph when Frequency Mode
and Layout are set as follows:

Frequency Mode: Sweep or List
Layout: Graph

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

Figure 3.8.2-1 Appearance of the Screen in the Graph Display Mode

[1] Parameter Area

[2] Measurement Status Area

[3] Graph Area Upper: Trace1, Lower: Trace2

[4] Marker List Area

3.8.2.1 Parameter Area

The parameter area is common for all of List display, Graph display, and
Spot display. Refer to Section 3.8.1.1.

3.8.2.2 Measurement Status Area

The measurement status area is the same for List display, Graph display,
and Spot display. Refer to 3.8.1.2.

3.8.2.1 Parameter Area

3.8.2.2 Measurement Status Area

3.8.2.3 Graph Area

3.8.2.4 Marker List Area

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3.8.2.3 Graph Area

3.8 Measurement Results

This paragraph describes the Graph Area.

Trace1

[3]

[4]

Trace2

[3]

[4]

The graph is divided into two. Trace1 result is shown in the upper field
and Trace2 result in the lower field.

[1] Result Type display area:

Displays Result Types of Trace1 and Trace2.

[2]

Figure 3.8.2.3-1 Detail of Graph Area

(Result Type: Refer to Section 3.5.1 “Trace”.)

[1]

[5]

[6]

[1] [5] [2]

[6]

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[2] Scale/ DIV, Reference display area:

Displays the value of Scale/Div and Reference.

[3] Scale display area:

Displays the scale where the Reference value is in

the center.

[4] Graph display area:

Consists of the following items.

Vertical axis maximum value:

Reference + (Scale / div) × 5

Vertical axis minimum value:

Reference – (Scale / div) × 5

Horizontal axis maximum value:

Maximum value of Measure List Parameter

“Frequency” in the Measurement List Table

Horizontal axis maximum value:

Minimum value of Measure List Parameter

“Frequency” in the Measurement List Table

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3.8.2.4 Marker List Area

[5] Active Marker Information display area:

Displays the frequency and level of the marker

specified with Active Marker.

[6] Marker: Displays the marker icon at the frequency and level

position of the marker specified with Active
Marker.

This paragraph describes the Marker List Area.

[4]

[1]

Figure 3.8.2.4-1 Detail of Marker List Area

[1] Marker Mode display area:

The display changes according to Marker Mode.

Marker Mode: Normal

Displays the Marker number as it is.

Marker Mode: Delta

Displays with the marker number form specified

Marker Mode: Off

Deletes all displays of corresponding rows.

[2] Marker Frequency display area:

[2]

with Marker number Δ Relative to.

[3]

Trace1

Trace2

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Displays the frequency of the Marker position.

[3] Level display area:

Displays the level at the Marker position of Trace1

(left side) and Trace2 (right side) each.

[4] Minimum/Maximum Frequency display area:

Displays the minimum/maximum frequencies of

the measurement range.

3.8.3 Spot Display

3.8 Measurement Results

The measurement results are displayed with Spot display when
Frequency Mode is Fixed.

[1]

[2]

[3]

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Figure 3.8.3-1 Appearance of the Screen in the Spot Display Mode

[1] Parameter Area

[2] Measurement Status Area

[3] Spot Area

3.8.3.1 Parameter Area

The parameter area is the same for List display, Graph display, and Spot
display. Refer to 3.8.1.1.

3.8.3.2 Measurement Status Area

The measurement status area is the same for List display, Graph display,
and Spot display. Refer to 3.8.1.2.

3.8.3.1 Parameter Area

3.8.3.2 Measurement Status Area

3.8.3.3 Spot Area

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3.8.3.3 Spot Area

This paragraph describes the Spot Area.

[1]

[4]

Figure 3.8.3.3-1 Close Up of the Spot Area

[2] [3]

[1] Measurement Frequency:

Displays the Measurement Frequency.

Switches between IF Frequency and RF Frequency

according to LO Mode (Fixed / Variable) when DUT
Mode is not Amplifier.

[2] Trace Level (Trace1):

Displays the trace level (measurement result)

according to the Result Type of Trace1.

[3] Trace Level (Trace2):

Displays the trace level (measurement result)

according to the Result Type of Trace2.
(Result Type: Refer to Section 3.5.1 “Trace”)

[4] Noise Figure: Displays the measurement results of Noise Figure.

NF Current Displays the latest measurement value of Noise

Figure.

NF Average: Displays the average value of Noise Figure.

NF Max Displays the maximum value of Noise Figure.

NF Min Displays the minimum value of Noise Figure.

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NF Max to Min Displays the difference of the maximum and

minimum values of Noise Figure.

3.8.4 Saving Measurement Results

This section describes how to save the measurement results. Press
in the NF Measurement screen, to display the Save menu.

Table 3.8.4-1 Description of the Save Function Menu

3.8 Measurement Results

Function

Key

F1 Device

F6 Save All Results

F7 Save Application Saves all the Application settings.
F8 Close Closes the Save menu.

<Procedure>

1. Press

2. When the Setting window is displayed, select the target drive and
then press

3. With the save destination set, press

The file format for the measurement results is as follows:

Output/input file path: Anritsu Corporation\Signal Analyzer\

Default file name for saving: NFYYYYMMDD_n.csv

File extension: csv format

Menu Display Function

Specifies a drive for storing the Table
file.

Saves all the measurement results as a
file.

(Device) to change the save destination.

(Set) to set.

(Save ALL Results).

User Data\NF Data\MeasureResult\

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[Filetype: Measurement Results] (1)
[Version: 1.00.00] (2)

DUT Setup Parameters
DUT Mode,Down Converter (3)

Measurement Parameters
Tcold,296.5 (4)
ENR Mode,Table (5)
Frequency Mode,Sweep (6)
Start Frequency,1000000000 (7)
Stop Frequency,3000000000 (8)
BW,4000000 (9)
Total Point,11 (10)
Spot Mode,Spot ENR (11)
Spot ENR,15.200 (12)
Spot Thot,9982.80 (13)
Storage Mode,Average (14)
Storage Count,10 (15)
Pre Amp,On (16)
Attenuator,8 (17)
LO Mode,Fixed (18)
Local Freq,10000000000 (19)
IF Freq,30000000 (20)
LO Power,0.00 (21)
Sideband Mode,LSB (22)
Use Table for Cal,Meas Tabl (23)

Corrected Measurement Results (24)
Frequency (Hz),Noise Figure (dB),Noise Factor (lin),Gain (dB),T effective
(K),Phot (dB),Pcold (dB)
1000000000,-1.79548060894012,0.661381363868713,0.0900244042277336,-98.19
94094848633,15.378791809082,-1.56080520153046
2000000000,2.70877408981323,1.86585295200348,-0.0779658108949661,251.097
351074219,15.3628845214844,2.68265271186829
3000000000,-4.26647281646729,0.374414533376694,0.0959626361727715,-181.4
19784545898,15.3476991653442,-3.91802644729614

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Uncorrected Measurement Results (25)
Frequency (Hz),Noise Figure (dB),Noise Factor (lin),Y-Factor (dB),T effective
(K),Phot (dB),Pcold (dB)
1000000000,20.8624134063721,121.96671295166,1.04296946525574,35080.347656
25,22.3747253417969,21.3317565917969
2000000000,20.2151432037354,105.078628540039,1.18945503234863,30182.80078
125,22.2022094726563,21.0127563476563

(1) File Type: Describe the file type. Describe Measurement Results for

Measurement Results Table.

(2) Describe the version of the file format.

(3) Describe the DUT mode.

(4) Describe the T cold value.

(5) Describe the ENR Mode value.

(6) Describe the Frequency Mode value.

(7) Describe the Start Frequency value.

(8) Describe the Stop Frequency value.

(9) Describe the BW value.

(10) Describe the Total Point value.

(11) Describe the Spot Mode.

(12) Describe the Spot ENR value.

(13) Describe the Spot T hot value.

(14) Describe the Storage Mode.

(15) Describe the Storage Count value.

(16) Describe the Pre-Amp value.

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(17) Describe the Attenuator value.

(18) Describe the LO Mode* value.

(19) Describe the LO Freq* value.

(20) Describe the IF Freq* value.

(21) Describe the LO Power* value.

(22) Describe the Sideband Mode* value.

(23) Describe the Use Table for Cal* value.

(24) Describe the corrected values among the measurement results in the

following order, separating with commas:
Frequency, Noise Figure, Noise Factor, Gain, T effective, Phot, and
Pcold

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(25) Describe the uncorrected values among the measurement results in

the following order, separating with commas:
Frequency, Noise Figure, Noise Factor, Y-Factor, T effective, Phot,
and Pcold

*: No value is described when DUT Mode is Amplifier.

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4-1

Other Functions

Other Functions

Chapter 4

This chapter describes other functions of this application.

Selecting Other Functions ............................................ 4-2

4.1

4.2 Setting Title ................................................................... 4-2

4.3 Erasing Warmup Message ........................................... 4-2

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4-2.

F1

Title

Sets the title character string.

Displays (On) or hides (Off) the title
character string.

Erase Warm Up
Message

Erases the warmup message
display.

4.1 Selecting Other Functions

Pressing (Accessory) on the main function menu displays the
Accessory function menu.

Table 4.1-1 Accessory function menu

4.2 Setting Title

Function

Keys

F2 Title (On/Off)

F4

A title of up to 32 characters can be displayed on the screen. (Character
strings of up to 17 characters can be displayed on a function menu. The
maximum number of characters to be displayed on the top of the function
menu varies according to character string.)

<Procedure>

1. Press

2. Press

a character using the rotary knob, and enter it by pressing

Enter the title by repeating this operation. When the title is entered,

Menu Display Function

(Accessory) on the main function menu.

(Title) to display the character string input screen. Select

.

press

3. Press

(Set).

(Title) and then select “Off ” to hide the title.

4.3 Erasing Warmup Message

The warmup message ( ), which is displayed upon power-on and
indicates that the level and frequency are not stable, can be deleted.

<Procedure>

1. Press

2. Press

(Accessory) on the main function menu.

(Erase Warm Up Message) to erase the warmup message.

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Performance Test

Performance Test

Chapter 5

This chapter describes measurement devices, setup methods, and
performance test procedures required for performing performance tests as
preventive maintenance.

5.1

Overview of Performance Test ..................................... 5-2

5.1.1 Performance test .............................................. 5-2

5.1.2 Performance test items and instruments used . 5-3

5.2 Power Port Operation Check ........................................ 5-4

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5-2

5.1 Overview of Performance Test

5.1.1 Performance test

Performance tests are performed as part of preventive maintenance in
order to prevent the performance degradation before it occurs.

Use performance tests when required for acceptance inspection, routine
inspection and performance verification after repairs.

If items that do not meet the required level are detected during
performance testing, contact an Anritsu Service and Sales office.

CAUTION

Warm up the subject testing device and measuring

instruments for at least 30 minutes, in order to stabilize

them sufficiently before running performance tests.

Demonstrating maximum measurement accuracy requires,

in addition to the above, conducting performance tests

under ambient temperatures, little AC power supply

voltage fluctuations (100 to 120 VAC, 200 to 240 VAC), as

well as the absence of noise, vibrations, dust, humidity or

other problems.

5.1 Overview of Performance Test

5-3

Performance Test

Voltage check on operation

Function

5.1.2 Performance test items and instruments used

Table 5.1.2-1 lists the performance test items and measuring instruments
used for testing each of these test items.

Table 5.1.2-1 List of performance test items and measuring instruments

Test Items Summary

(On/Off)/non-operation and
Supply
Voltage

Power port
operation check

Perform items deemed critical at regular intervals as preventive
maintenance. A recommended cycle for routine tests of once or twice a
year is desirable.

measurement of rising/falling

time of the power port for the

Noise Figure Measurement

Main Instruments Used

(Anritsu Model Name)

Oscilloscope

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5-4

MS269xA/MS2830A/MS2840A/MS2850A

Oscilloscope

Connector for

Noise Source： +28 V Pulsed

BNC

Application = Noise Figure Measurement Function

Spot ENR = 15 dB

X scale: 1 ms/div

5.2 Power Port Operation Check

Perform voltage check on operation/non-operation and measurement of
rising/falling time of the power port for the Noise Figure Measurement
Function.

Test specifications

Supply Voltage Operating On: 28 V±0.5 V

Operating Off: 0 V±0.5 V
Not Operating: 0 V±0.5 V
Turn On Time: ≤1 ms
Turn Off Time: ≤1 ms

Table 5.2-1 Test Conditions and Common Parameters List

MS269xA / MS2830A / MS2840A / MS2850A Oscilloscope

Frequency Mode = Fixed
Fixed Frequency = 1000 MHz
RBW = 4 MHz(Default)
ENR Mode = Spot

Figure 5.2-1 Power Port Operation Check

Y scale: 5 V/div
Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
Trigger: Positive
Trigger Level: 10 V

5.2 Power Port Operation Check

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Time

Voltage

Turn On Time

Turn Off Time

On state Voltage

Voltage of not
Operating

Off state Voltage

Test procedure

1. Execute common parameters (Table 5.2-1) setting for the
oscilloscope.

2. After preset, execute common parameters setting (Table 5.2-1) for the
Noise Figure Measurement Function of the MS269xA, MS2830A,
MS2840A, or MS2850A.

3. Execute Single measurement and monitor the voltage (voltage for
On-state and voltage for Off-state) that arises in a terminal for the
Noise Source with the oscilloscope.

4. Check the voltage rising time.

5. Change Trigger of the oscilloscope to Negative.

6. Execute Single measurement and monitor the voltage (voltage for
On-state and voltage for Off-state) that arises in a terminal for the
Noise Source with the oscilloscope.

7. Check the voltage falling time.

8. Confirm that the rising time, falling time, voltage for On-state,
voltage for Off-state, and voltage (voltage on non-operation) after
Single measurement execution satisfy the specifications.

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Figure 5.2-2 Power Port Operation Check Reference Figure

Chapter 5 Performance Test

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A-1

Appendix A

Appendix A Error Message

Out of range

The settable range is exceeded.

Not available when Frequency Mode is not
Fixed

You can set only when the Frequency Mode is set to
Fixed.

You can set only when the Frequency Mode is set to
List.

Not available when Frequency Mode is not
Sweep

You can set only when the Frequency Mode is set to
Sweep.

You cannot set when the Frequency Mode is set to
Fixed.

You cannot set when the DUT Mode is set to
Amplifier.

Not available when LO Control is Off

You cannot set when the LO Control is set to Off.

Not available when LO Mode is Variable

You cannot set when the LO Mode is set to Variable.

Not available when LO Mode is Fixed

You cannot set when the LO Mode is set to Fixed.

Remote search result : No device

Local Oscillator is not found.

You cannot set when the LO Select is set to Vector
SG.

VISA driver is not installed

VISA driver is not installed.

The local oscillator is not connected

The local oscillator is not externally connected.

Error when LO Mode is Fixed

Source.

Error when LO Mode is Fixed

Noise Source.

Error when LO Mode is Fixed

main unit.

Error when LO Mode is Variable

Source.

Error when LO Mode is Variable

Noise Source.

Error when LO Mode is Variable

main unit.

Not available when Loss Comp before DUT is
not Fixed

You can set only when the Loss Comp before DUT is
set to Fixed.

Table A-1 Message Processing and Status

Message Description

Not available when Frequency Mode is not List

Not available when Frequency Mode is Fixed

Not available when DUT Mode is Amplifier

Not available when LO Select is Vector SG

Local Frequency Error
Noise Source Maximum Frequency

Local Frequency Error
Noise Source Minimum Frequency

Local Frequency Error
SA Maximum Frequency

IF Frequency Error
Noise Source Maximum Frequency

IF Frequency Error
Noise Source Minimum Frequency

IF Frequency Error
SA Maximum Frequency

The setting exceeds the maximum frequency of Noise

The setting falls below the minimum frequency of

The setting exceeds the maximum frequency of the

The setting exceeds the maximum frequency of Noise

The setting falls below the minimum frequency of

The setting exceeds the maximum frequency of the

Appendix A Error Message

A-2.

Not available when Loss Comp before DUT is
not Table

You can set only when the Loss Comp before DUT is
set to Table.

Not available when Loss Comp after DUT is
not Fixed

You can set only when the Loss Comp after DUT is
set to Fixed.

Not available when Loss Comp after DUT is
not Table

You can set only when the Loss Comp after DUT is
set to Table.

Not available when ENR Mode is not Table

You can set only when the ENR Mode is set to Table.

Not available when ENR Mode is not Spot

You can set only when the ENR Mode is set to Spot.

Not available when Use Table for Cal is not
Cal Table

You can set only when the Use Table for Cal is set to
Cal Table.

Not available when Spot Mode is not ENR

You can set only when the Spot Mode is set to ENR.

Not available when Spot Mode is not T hot

You can set only when the Spot Mode is set to T hot.

Not available when Peak Criteria is Peak to
Peak

You cannot set when the Peak Criteria is set to Peak
to Peak.

The measurement does not start unless the
frequency is set correctly.

The calibration does not start unless the frequency is
set correctly.

Not available during Calibration

The operation is unavailable during NF Calibration.

No file to read

No file to read is found.

File read error

File read error occurred.

File format error

File format error occurred.

Empty Title Name

The title name field is empty.

Empty File Name

The file name field is empty.

Invalid character

Invalid characters are input.

Table A-1 Message Processing and Status (Cont’d)

Message Description

Measurement disable

Calibration disable

B-1

Appendix B

Appendix B Default Value List

<Frequency>

Frequency Mode Sweep
Sweep Setting

Center Frequency 1.805 GHz
Start Frequency 10 MHz
Stop Frequency 3.6 GHz
Span 3.59 GHz
Sweep Point 11

Measurement List Table

Index0 10 MHz
Index1 369 MHz
Index2 728 MHz
Index3 1.087 GHz
Index4 1.446 GHz
Index5 1.805 GHz
Index6 2.164 GHz
Index7 2.523 GHz
Index8 2.882 GHz
Index9 3.241 GHz
Index10 3.600 GHz

<Amplitude>

Amplitude

Attenuator 0 dB
Pre-Amp On

<Common Setting>

DUT Mode Amplifier
Convert Setup

LO Mode Fixed
Local Freq 10.00 GHz
IF Freq 30.00 MHz
LO Power 0.00 dBm
Sideband Mode LSB

External LO Setup

LO Control Off
GPIB Address 18
LO Select Vector SG
(with built-in option SG installed)
Command Select SCPI
Settling Time 0.000 s

Appendix B Default Value List

B-2.

Loss Comp

ENR

Cal Setup

<Measure>

Trace

Storage

Layout Graph
BW 4.000 MHz
Analysis Time Mode Auto
Analysis Time Mode (Ave. Time) 16.189 ms

<Peak Search>

Peak Criteria Max

Before DUT Off
Before DUT Fixed 0 dB
After DUT Off
After DUT Fixed 0 dB

Noise Source Select User
Noise Source Settling Time 0 ms
ENR Mode Table
Meas Table 15.200 dB
Use Table for Cal Meas Table
Cal Table 15.200 dB
T cold 296.50 K
Spot

Spot Mode ENR
Spot ENR 15.200 dB
Spot T Hot 9892.80 K

Min ATT 0 dB
Max ATT 2 dB (MS269xA)

2 dB (MS2830A-040/041/043/044)
10 dB (MS2830A-045)
2 dB (MS2840A-040/041/044)
10 dB (MS2840A-046)
2 dB (MS2850A)

Apply Calibration On

Trace Select Trace1
Result Type Noise Figure
Reference 4.00 dB
Scale/Div 1.000 dB

Storage Mode Off
Storage Count 2

Index

Index-1

Index

References are to page numbers.

1

1st Local Output connector ............................. 2-8

A

Erase Warm Up Message ............................. 4-2

Ethernet connector ..................................... 2-11

Ethernet: ....................................................... 2-4

External Lo Setup ...................................... 3-16

AC inlet ....................................................... 2-11

Accessory ....................................................... 4-2

AF Input connector (balanced) .................. 2-12

AF Input connector (unbalanced) .............. 2-12

AF Output connector (balanced) ............... 2-13

AF Output connector (unbalanced) ........... 2-13

After DUT Table ......................................... 3-23

Amplifier ..................................................... 3-14

Application key ............................................. 2-7

Application Switch ..................................... 2-16

AUX connector ............................................ 2-11

B

Before DUT Table ....................................... 3-20

Buffer Out Connector ................................. 2-10

C

Cal key .......................................................... 2-3

CAL Port ..................................................... 2-13

Cal Setup .................................................... 3-30

Cal Table ..................................................... 3-28

Calibration .................................................... 2-3

Cancel key ..................................................... 2-6

Center.......................................................... 3-10

Command .................................................... 3-17

Convert Setup ............................................. 3-15

Copy key ........................................................ 2-3

Cursor key ..................................................... 2-6

D

Demodulation Output connector ............... 2-13

Down Converter ......................................... 3-14

DUT Mode ................................................... 3-14

E

ENR ............................................................. 3-24

Enter key ...................................................... 2-6

F

Fixed .............................................................. 3-6

Frequency.......................................... 3-22, 3-27

Front panel ................................................... 2-2

Function keys ................................................ 2-4

G

General Input/Output

(Audio Function) connector ........................ 2-13

GPIB ..................................................... 2-4, 2-11

GPIB connector ........................................... 2-11

Graph Area .................................................. 3-45

Graph Display

............................................. 3-44

H

Hard disk access lamp.................................. 2-3

HDD slot ..................................................... 2-12

Headphone Output connector .................... 2-13

I

IF Out connector ......................................... 2-11

IF output connector .................................... 2-12

L

List................................................................. 3-6

List Area ...................................................... 3-43

List display ................................................. 3-39

LO Mode ...................................................... 3-15

Load Application Select .............................. 2-16

Local key ....................................................... 2-4

Loss Comp ................................................... 3-18

M

Main function keys ....................................... 2-5

Marker ......................................................... 3-36

Marker List Area ........................................ 3-46

Meas Table .................................................. 3-26

Index

Index-2.

Measurement Status Area ......................... 3-42

Modulation control key ................................ 2-7

Monitor Out connector ............................... 2-11

N

Noise Source ................................................. 1-3

Numeric keypad ........................................... 2-6

P

Parameter Area ....................... 3-40, 3-44, 3-47

PCIe X8 ....................................................... 2-14

Performance test .......................................... 5-2

Position ...................................... 3-6, 3-22, 3-27

Power Switch ................................................ 2-3

Preset key ..................................................... 2-4

PTT Control connector ............................... 2-13

R

Rear panel ..................................................... 2-9

Recall key ...................................................... 2-3

Ref Input connector .................................... 2-10

reference frequency signal ......................... 2-10

Remote lamp ................................................. 2-4

RF Input connector ...................................... 2-6

RF Output connector .................................... 2-7

RF Output Control key ................................ 2-6

Rotary knob .................................................. 2-6

Start ............................................................ 3-10

Sweep ............................................................ 3-6

Sweep Status Out connector ...................... 2-10

T

Title ............................................................... 4-2

Title (On/Off) ................................................. 4-2

Trace ............................................................ 3-33

Trigger Input............................................... 2-14

Trigger Input

Trigger Output ............................................ 2-14

trigger signal ............................................... 2-10

connector ............................. 2-10

U

Up Converter .............................................. 3-14

USB 3.0 ....................................................... 2-14

USB connector

Type A ................................................... 2-7, 2-11

Type B ......................................................... 2-11

S

SA Trigger Input connector........................ 2-12

Save key ........................................................ 2-3

Saving Measurement Results .................... 3-49

Setting the Measure Function ................... 3-32

SG Trigger Input connector ....................... 2-12

Shift key ........................................................ 2-6

Sideband Mode ........................................... 3-15

Specifications ................................................ 1-5

Spot ............................................................. 3-29

Spot Area ..................................................... 3-48

Spot Display ................................................ 3-47

SSD access lamp ........................................... 2-3

SSD slot ....................................................... 2-12