User`s guide

1-50 Agilent E6432A Microwave Synthesizer User’s Guide
Installation
Test 5. Harmonics
Test 5. Harmonics
Description
The E6432 microwave synthesizer is set for a CW frequency in low and
high band. A spectrum analyzer is used to measure the harmonics.
Required Test Equipment
• 8563E spectrum analyzer
Equipment Setup
NOTE All test equipment requires a 30 minute warm-up period to ensure
warranted performance. The E6432A microwave synthesizer must be
connected to an external 10 MHz reference. Ensure the external
10 MHz reference is selected in the Configuration Dialog Box.
1. Use a high frequency 3.5 mm cable to connect the E6432A
microwave synthesizer output to the input of the 8563E spectrum
analyzer.
E6432A Setup Summary E6432A Setup Details
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Start the E6432A Soft Front Panel.
Obtain option information by selecting “About
E6432A” from the pull down Help menu.
Frequency 400 MHz 3. Set the E6432A Frequency to 400 MHz.
Output Power +10 dBm 4. Select the Output Power entry box and enter
+10 dBm.
RF On 5. Select the RF OFF button so that RF ON is displayed.
8563E Setup Summary 8563E Setup Details
Center Frequency 400 MHz 1. Press Frequency and enter 400 MHz.
Span 200 kHz 2. Press Span and enter 200 kHz.
Reference Level +15 dBm 3. Press Amplitude and enter +15 dBm.
RBW 1 kHz 4. Press BW and enter 1 kHz.