User Manual
34 Using the Software
Figure 28 Sensor conguration using an attenuator
Measuring an attenuator using relative mode
Use relative mode to measure an attenuator, similar to the type
used when measuring power greater than +20dBm. The process is as
follows:
1. Connect the sensor and open the application.
Refer to “Making a measurement” on page 32.
2. Zero the sensor.
Refer to “Zero your sensor” on page 26.
3. Set the measurement frequency.
This is set in the measurement control panel.
4. Connect the sensor to a signal generator and attenuator.
Set the signal generator level so that it will not damage to sensor,
even without the attenuator.
5. In the measurement panel, enable relative measurement mode.
Refer to Figure 29 on page 35.
10dB
PAD
+30 dBm
Offset
52012 Sensor
52012 CW Power Sensor
ESD
Earth ground must be connected
Max pwr +23dBm avg, +30dBm peak for 1us +/- 10.0VDC Max.
10MHz - 12.4GHz
10nW - 100mW (-50dBm to 20dBm)