Specifications

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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
● HINT 1: Select the appropriate noise source 4
● HINT 2: Minimize extraneous signals 5
● HINT 3: Minimize mismatch uncertainties 6
● HINT 4: Use averaging to minimize display jitter 7
● HINT 5: Avoid non-linearities 8
● HINT 6: Account for mixer characteristics 9
● HINT 7: Use proper measurement correction 11
● HINT 8: Choose the optimal measurement
bandwidth 12
● HINT 9: Account for path losses 13
● HINT 10: Account for the temperature of
the measurement components 14
Appendix A: Checklist 15
Appendix B: Total uncertainty calculations 16
Appendix C: References 18
Appendix D: Abbreviations 18
Appendix E: Glossary and definitions 19
Key web resources 20