User`s guide

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Making Mixer Measurements (Option 089 Only)
Conversion Compression Using the Frequency Offset Mode
The measurements setup diagram is shown in Figure 2-31.
Figure 2-31 Measurement Setup Diagram Shown on Analyzer Display
12.To view the mixer's output power as a function of its input power, press:
13.To set up an active marker to search for the 1 dB compression point of the mixer, press:
14.Press:
The measurement results show the mixer's 1 dB compression point. By changing the
target value, you can easily locate other compression points (for example, 0.5 dB, 3 dB).
See Figure 2-32.
15.Read the compressed power on by turning marker ∆ off.
VIEW MEASURE
Scale Ref
AUTO SCALE
Marker Search
SEARCH:MAX
Marker
MKR ZERO
Marker Search
TARGET
−1 x1
Marker
∆
MODE MENU
∆
MODE OFF