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Functions and Measurements 3
N9320A Spectrum Analyzer 61
Making a Reflection Calibration Measurement
The following procedure makes a reflection measurement
using a coupler or directional bridge to measure the return
loss of a filter. This example uses a 370 MHz low pass filter
as the DUT.
The calibration standard for reflection measurements is
usually a short circuit connected at the reference plane (the
point at which the device under test (DUT) is connected.)
See Figure 22, a short circuit has a reflection coefficient of
1 (0 dB return loss). It reflects all incident power and
provides a convenient 0 dB reference.
1 Connect the DUT to the directional bridge or coupler as
shown in Figure 22. Terminate the unconnected port of the
DUT.
Figure 22 Reflection Measurement Short Calibration Test Setup
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N9320A SPECTRUM ANALYZER 9 kHz - 3.0 GHz
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50VDC MAX
30dBm 1W MAX
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DUT
Reference Plane
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Bridge/Coupler
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