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Safety
Considerations
HP
LL729C
GENERAL
product
This
reviewed
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Verify
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SAFETY
for
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APPLYING
that
voltage
line
EARTH
An uninterruptible
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plied
Any
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cause
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power
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prior
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personnel
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before
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protective
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GROUND
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main
the
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under test
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Specifications
Safety
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-160
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GHz
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With
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input
GHz
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input
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Table
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Performance
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Information
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Offset
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100
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10k
100k
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Line
Frequency
Power
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Weight:
Net
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width
Depth
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100,120,220
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to
66 Hz
75
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General
Information
HP
TT729C
Table l-2.
Supplemental characteristics areintendedto
giving
by
typical, but
TEST
For
Leuel:
test
signals
Typically useable down to
floor
noise
For test dBm.
potential
from
degradation.
frequencies
Typically usable
floor
noise
dBm to *3
-2
non-wananted,
SIGNAL
>1.28 GHz
<1.28 GHz:
: +7 dBm
-15
dBm with
-5
down to
degradation; optimal
dBm.
IF OUTPUT
Typically
frequency"
MHz
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internal
an
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NOISE
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to
SPECTRUM OUTPUTS
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to
MHz
1500
10 MHz
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Low Noise Amplifier)
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MHz.
10
dependent on the
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dB BW:
MHz typical.)
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typieal,
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<
50
nominal
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MHz Outputis a
10 MHz
to
output)
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to
MHz.
1
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typical.)
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front
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or
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nominal
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nominal
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MHz
1
to
typical
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100f).
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1, 10, 100, 1k, 10k nominal.
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panel
method
on
loop
VCO chosen.
HP
when
and
using the
Supplemental Characteristics
provideinformation
perfomance parameters.
+20dBm
to
potential
dBm to +10
dBm
-15
with
level
test
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to
15
non-amplifred
1.5
to
MHz
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phase
of
8662A
lock
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tronic
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Loop
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FM modulation
HP 8662A
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8662A
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frequency
test
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when using
input for
panel
front
(Hz
nominal).
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Lock Bandwidth
-
Input:
random noise
input.
less
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gain
level:
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1k
10k
100k
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100 kHz
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than 0.1V
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peak,
typical.
loop
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input for
output
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set on
nominal)
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the
phase
at
locking
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set on
typieal.
10
nominal
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bandwidth
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input level):
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at
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or
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100
1k
10k
100k
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10M
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10k
100k
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10M
GHz
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5
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-148
-148
noise
input
GHz
of
Carrier
the
internal
signal.
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8Hz
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-L44
dBc/Hz
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-116
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saw
fB
GHz
ldBc/Hzl
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-110
-119
-126
-135
-138
-138
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Sensitivity
oscillator
of
and
Discriminator
line
with
the
ns,
attenuation
RG-223"
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From
10k
100k
the
HP
a 10
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following
was
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lHzl
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signal.
was
used
characteristies:
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dB
and
the
The
which
the
cable
internal
Frequency
had
delay
used
dBc/Hz
-80
-106
-131
-144
saw
a delay
was
100
was
1.12.
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Carrier
and
can
puting, tems
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1
3.
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Table
for
use
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Noise
ELECTRICAL
Noise
Test
be
used
with
controller
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lists
in
testing,
Test
or
the
test
adjusting
Set.
EQUIPMENT
Set
has
any
HP-IB
computer
DE
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TEST
equipment
and
The
Critical
AVAILABLE
an
HP-IB
interface
compatible
for
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recommended
servicing
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column
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piece
of
substituted
specifications.
Table
listings.
lighted
sible
L-4
also
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in
Table
advantages
the
test
equipment.
if
it
includes
alternate
1-b
of
essential
meets
some
which
using
requirements
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*q.ripment
or
exceeas
alternate
instruments
also
indieates
them
as
substitutes.
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critical
equipment
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the
for
can
high-
pls-
L-7
General
Information
HP
LL729C
following
The
Test Set
Also
HP
ABSOLUTE
System
used
Phase
HP
noise
with
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ll72gc/8662lAbsolute
in a system.
given
11729C.
SYSTEM
is
specifred
HP 8662A
an
Method
are the
(dBc/Hz):
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10
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1
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10
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1k
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1M
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86634
HP
place
in
system
EFC of
the
HP 8662A
HP 8662A
FM.
dc
absolute
frequency,
front
overall
MHz
narrow
the
noise at
system
the
phase
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5 to
MHz
Spec.
-115
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5
Band
10.88
to
Gllz
Spec.
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Option
of
noise
the dc
signal
phase
iystem
system
panel
system
from
a
noise
-
-48
-98
-30
-60
-80
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19
the
HP
FM
noise
phase
therefore,
signal
band
range
100
phase
10
0flset
from
Carrier
lHzl
100
10k
100k
1M
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from
Garrier
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10k
100k
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used
be
performance.
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via
the
ble
the system
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signal
lower than specified.
8662A
the
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information
general
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only
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2
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to 3.2
1.28
GHz
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13.44
to
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(operated
003
HP 8662A
specifrcations
crystal
8662A
changes
therefore
and
equation
noise
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the
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function
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may
centers.
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of
offset
kHz
noise
(
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via
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noise
for any
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floor
noise
equation
log
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requirements
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the
when
0031.
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the
actual
noise
improve
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to
below.
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3.2 to 5.76
GHz
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to
13.44
GHz
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below
no
with
oscillator.
phase
system
total
end
the
at
locking
when
is dependent
system
contribution
frequency
of
for
example,
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is
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apply
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frequency,
to aid
specifications
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System
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4
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to 8"32
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GHz
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-125
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18.0
16.0 to
GHz
Spec.
Typ.
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may
MHz)
1280
in
system
locking
for
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via
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test
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and
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confrguring
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frequency
center
absolute
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absolute
1280
residual
HP
frequency
on
a typically
SSB
signal
SSB
MHz
noise
LL729C/8662A
locking
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system
the
of
of
below.
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3.2
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LL7
delay
the
time,
delay
approaches
HP
the
flexible
of
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the
the
and
used
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of selected
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phase
noise
of
the
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signal
HP
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line
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system
the
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cable
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element
system
obtainable
delay
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HP 8662A.
with
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of
to
5
of the
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limit
lower
by
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noise
noise
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chosen.
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procedure
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of
the
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and
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detecior
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to
(dBc/Hz)
lock
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MHz
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the
dis-
the
the
1-9
General
Information
Table
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Recommended
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Test
Equipment
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LL729C
HP
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lnstrumenl
Amplifrer
Attenuator
(RF) BNC(m)
Cable
(RF)
Cable
Carrier
Test
Noise
Set
Controller
Frequency:
Input
dB
22
Gain:
Figure:
Noise
Frequency
Input
Incremental Maximurn
to
isn't
Noise
Range:
output
to
bandwidth:
level:
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BNC(m)
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Carrier Band
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Residual
Signal)
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10
100
1k
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100k
1M
Minimum
Standard
IEEE
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RL1,
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640
(
dBm
10
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attenuation:
substitute
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GHz
8.32
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488-1975
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dBm
capability
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any
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MHz to
640
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10
inches)
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instrument
10.88
to
MHz
400
(Using
a
Level
ldBc/Hzl
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-105
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-L27
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the
and
AHl
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and
DT0,
steps
GHz
10 GHz
115
defrned
as
identical
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for the
Test
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by
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HP 8447F,/F
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105024
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Installation
2.1.
INTRODUCTION
This
install
the
information
requirememts, interconn
ing,
2-2.
ection,
storage
INITIAL
To
auoid
perforrrr,
not a,re
signs
portion
panels,
Inspect
shipping
aged, shipment
the
and
should checking
tion rV.
mechanical
does not
ify
ping
material
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shipping
2.9.
2-4.
The
of 100 , I20,
Hz
maximllm.
the
container
it
should
have
instrument
electrically.
be
as
electrical
If
the
pass
nearest
the
container
shows
as
the Hewlett-Packard
materials
PREPARATION
Power
Carrier
220
This
phase.
is
single
prouided
nal).
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ground
provides
the inforrnation
Camier Noise
pertinent
line
and
to
voltage
environm
shipment.
INSPECTION
WARNING
hazardous
electrical
of
shipping
of the
displays).
shipping
shown
damage
the
outer
container
or
cushioning
be kept
been
checked
has
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contents
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performance
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electrical
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for
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selection,
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tests
strument
when
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enclosure
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damage.
material
until
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contents
for
completeness
checked
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if
or
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power
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MENT
sure the
been
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card
power
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numbers
120
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and
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instrument
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the
source.
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220/240
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Cables
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to the
power
only
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protectiue
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by the
cable)
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product
to the
through
cord
protection
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praduct
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to the
of the
and
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set.
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is ta
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power
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the
instrument
protectiue
cord.
inserted
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use
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line
and
uoltage
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to Figure
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under
(250V)
and
2L10-0012,0.5A
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operation.
protectiue
must
conductor
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in
a socket
protectiue
action
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extension
protectiue
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must
input
cord
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terminal
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for
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of the
plug
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2-L
Installation
HP
LL729C
SELECTION OF OPERATING
1. 0pen cover
left.
Remove the
2.
so the
firmly
Rotate
3.
a fuse
door"
door,
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Line
line
voltage appears
into
the slot.
the FUSE PU
of the correct
Operating
in
module
pull
FUSE PULL
the
fuse.
Voltage
Selection Card.
at top-left corner.
lever
to its normal
LL
value in
the
WARNING
voltage window.
holder.
is
shown
VOLTAGE
lever
and rotate to
Position
Push
position.
Close
the card
the card
Insert
the cover
Power
Cables
This instrument
power
power ment
each instrument
nation.
power
2-7.
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panel
provide
addresses
than
the allowable
valid
ASCII
instrument
address is
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cable.
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HP-IB
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available.
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address
slide switches located
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switches
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RF
1280
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one
carrier
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between
proper
cable-attenuator
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HP-IB
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then
address
stored
with
there
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switch
and
factory
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the
carrier
it
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MHz
of
the
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the
operation,
following
show
Test
Figure
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Figure
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Figure
3-8
(decimal)
of
30
instrument
address
on
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instrument
turned
on
can
in
memory.
the
five
are
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are
labeled
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is
set
either
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the
HP-IB
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the
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have
for
one
and
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to
the
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drive
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reference
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proper
the
assembly
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figures,
the
interconnections
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Phase
Detector
3-7
Phase
Discriminator
AM
Noise
wilt
powered
is
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changed
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address
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switches.
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of
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up.
when
have
is
necessary
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microprocessor
either
the
Noise
or
a LISTENER
is
overridden.
switches
to
be
to
drive
drive
Carrier
be
supplied
provided
be
connectors.
that
the
Lt7zg-60096
used
to
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to
the
setup
in
memory
the
instru-
to
be
turned
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rear
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Installation
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Cables
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HP 10833C,4 metres
Cabling
Restrictions
1. A Hewlett-Packard Interface
metres
(6.6
ft)
of connecting
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HP 108338, 2
ft),
(13.2
ft),
HP 10833D,0.5
Bus system may contain no more
per
cable
2. The maximum accumulative length
Packard Interface Bus
Figure 2-3. Hewlett-Packard
system
is 20.0 metres
lnterface
metres
(6.6
metres
ft)
(1.6
ft)
than
insbument.
of connecting cable for any Hewlett-
(65.5
ft).
Bus Conneclion
2
HP
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Installation
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ohm
2-10.
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following
Connectors
Connectors,
with
the
Type
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and 50
Operating Environment
operating
limitations
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
2-11.
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instrument
away
tion.
alignment
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tilt
Test
2-12.
Rack mounting
rack
with
ordered
office. Options in
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3.1. INTRODUCTION
This
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switch and
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3-2. Local
Information rier
Noise Test
detailed
instructions.
Detailed Panel Features.
illustrate
Noise Test
key,
connector, switch and annunciator.
provides
the Carrier
operation
front
each
annunciator;
procedures.
complete operating
Test
Noise
instructions;
panel
rear
and
information
Operation
covering local operation of
glven
panel
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features and
in two
Figure
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information is
this section:
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summary of
in Table A
summary
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3-4.
Operator's Ghecks
Operator's checks are simple
verify
to
Noise Test
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sized source,
procedures
a spectrum analyzer, a controller
checks) and
3-5.
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presented
HP-IB
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Maintenance
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noise
noise measurement using
noise measurement
3-3. Remote
The
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Knowledge
programming
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measurement
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3-1
Operation
HP
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pose
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when
show
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device
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be illuminated
LOCK
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illuminated
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fully
light
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of microwave
input
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ton
below
3. FILTER
range
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wave
test
644
MHz
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monics
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LOCK
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than
100
to
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kHz
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MHz
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scope
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tional
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passed.
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with
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measurement
ment
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test
signal,
signal
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annunciator
set
the
controller.
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control
adjustment
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eliminate
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frequency
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signal
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dBm
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the
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to
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lock
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Operation
HP TI729C
15. MEASUREMENT
continuous
ment
illuminated.
noise
annunciator phase
PULSED annunciator
pulsed
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wave
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measurement
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measurement
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noise measurement
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ment.
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to select
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partially
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of operational amplifrers
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Test
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phase
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is
selected
noise
annunciator
wave
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illuminated. When a
is
selected
will be illuminated. When
is
selected the
phase
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or
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noise
will be
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control
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loop
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19.
CAPTURE.
phase
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test),
detector and
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bandwidth
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is made easier.
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overlidden.
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or
the
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lock
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changing
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when
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source
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The
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MHz
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microwave test
set on the
the
to
position.
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pressed
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second
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phase
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device
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buttons are
device
source.
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the
order
loop
lock
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under
phase
Noise
loop
the
widening
the
Figure
3-1.
Front
Panel
Features
(3
of
3)
HP
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Operation
1.
640
tor
with
output
11-13
internal
640
MHz
in
use
termination
Noise
2.
LooP
surement
bandwidth
pressed.
lets
the
transfer once
amount
the
loop
amount to correct
This
is
nominal
a
input
tracking:
wave than
0.L
to 100
3-
FREQ-GONT nected
tunable
MHz
our.
an
output
frequency
dBm.
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640
MHz
IN
connector.
it
must
that
Test
Set.
TEST
is
made
some
The
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user
input
characteristic
the
transfer
of
noise
bandwidth
phase
of
the
measured
a
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coupled
input
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generator
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peak.
volts
kHz.
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to
the
frequency
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This
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output
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input
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source
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MHz.
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when
If
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output
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to
connected
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phase
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to
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determined.
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bandwidth
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lock
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connector
The
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frequency
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to
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input
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signal
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