Signal Hound USB-TG44A User Manual
USB-TG44A Tracking Generator
User Manual
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Signal Hound USB-TG44A User Manual
2015, Signal Hound, Inc.
35707 NE 86th Ave
La Center, WA 98629 USA
Phone 360.263.5006 • Fax 360.263.5007
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Contents
1 Preparing For Use................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 INITIAL INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................ 1
2 Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 THE USB-TG44A FRONT & REAR PANELS ...................................................................................................................... 2
3 Taking Measurements ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 MEASURING INSERTION LOSS OR GAIN ......................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.1 Improving Accuracy .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1.2 Testing High Gain Amplifiers .................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1.3 Measuring Insertion loss > 80 dB ........................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 MEASURING RETURN LOSS ............................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2.1 Adjusting an Antenna ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
4 Theory of Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.1.1 General Troubleshooting Procedure ...................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.2 General Advice to avoid problems ......................................................................................................................................... 6
6 Calibration and Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................ 6
7 Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.1 FREQUENCY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.2 AMPLITUDE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
7.3 SPECTRAL PURITY ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.4 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.5 ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.6 CALIBRATION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.7 ADJUSTMENTS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
8 Revision History.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
9 Warranty and Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
9.1.1 Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
9.1.2 Warranty Service ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
9.1.3 Limitation of Warranty.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
9.1.4 Exclusive Remedies .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
9.1.5 Certification ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
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9.1.6 Credit Notice .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
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