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2-14 Agilent E7501A Getting Started
Performing Acceptance Test Procedures
Test 5. Verify Hopping with Two Pulse Modulated Signals
Test 5. Verify Hopping
with Two Pulse Modulated Signals
Description This test uses a “canned waveform” that hops slowly between two pulse
modulated signals. The canned waveform is supplied in the form of a
Signal Plan that is loaded, compiled, and played.
The Signal Plan creates a pulse list with four pulses and a hop list with two
frequency values. The hop list is stepped when the Pulse Mod Source
outputs a marker on VXI TTLTRG4.
Equipment Required • Agilent E7501A arbitrary analog signal developer
• Agilent 8563E spectrum analyzer
Equipment Setup
NOTE All test equipment requires a 30 minute warm-up period to ensure warranted
performance. Both the Agilent E7501A arbitrary analog signal developer
and the Agilent 8563E spectrum analyzer need to be connected to a common
10 MHz reference.
When using the Agilent E7501A arbitrary analog signal developer, ensure
that Reference is set to External; the Reference can be selected from the RF
Source Control view.
Step 1. Use a high frequency 3.5 mm cable to connect the Agilent E7501A arbitrary
analog signal developer output to the input of the Agilent 8563E
spectrum analyzer.