Specifications
8
Option 1EA signal generators can drive the output
of millimeter-wave source modules to maximum
specified power without a microwave amplifier.
NOTE To ensure adequate RF amplitude at the mm-wave
source module RF input when using Option IEA
signal generators, maximum amplitude loss
through the adapters and cables connected
between the signal generator’s RF output and the
mm-wave source module’s RF input which should
be less than 1.5 dB.
Figure 3-4.
External Millimeter-
wave source module
leveling with an
Option 1EA
signal generator.
1. Turn on the signal generator’s line power. Upon power-up, the signal generator automatically
senses the mm-wave source module, switches the
signal generator’s leveling mode to external/source
module, sets the mm-wave source module
frequency and amplitude to the source module’s
preset values, and displays the RF output frequency
and amplitude values available at the mm-wave
source module output. The MMMOD indicator in
the FREQUENCY area and the MM indicator in the
AMPLITUDE area of the signal generator’s display
indicate that the mm-wave source module is active.
NOTE Refer to the mm-wave source module
specifications for the specific frequency
and amplitude ranges.
2. If the RF OFF annunciator is displayed, Leveled power is now available at the output of
press [RF On/Off]. the millimeter-wave source module.
To obtain flatness-corrected power, refer to
Creating and Applying User Flatness Correction.
Configure the signal generator
LINEOI
INTERNAL PULSE GENERATOR
GATE/PULSE
TRIGGER INPUT
50Ω
VIDEO
OUT
50Ω
SYNC
OUT
50Ω
RF OUTPUT
50Ω
REVERSE PWR
1W MAX 0V DC
!
LP OUTPUT
ALC INPUT
EXT 2 INPUT
EXT 1 INPUT
Sweep/
List
AM
FM/
ΦM
LF Out
Pulse
Utility
MENUS
Save Recall Trigger Help
Mod
On/Off
RF
On/Off
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
0 .
+/-
Hold
Incr
Set
E8254A
250 kHz – 40 GHz
PSG -A Series Signal Generator
Frequency
Amplitude
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FREQUENCY
AMPLITUDE
40.000 000 000 000
GHZ
10.00
dBm
MOD
ON
RF
ON
Source
module
RF output
Leveled
output
Source module interface
Signal generator
Adapter
(If required)
MM-wave source module