Instructions
RIGOL  Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test 
2-12   DSG800 Performance Verification Guide 
AM Test 
Specifications 
AM 
Model  DSG815/DSG830 
Item  Condition  Specification 
Modulation 
Accuracy 
f
mod
 = 1 kHz  < Modulation depth setting × 4% + 1% 
Distortion  f
mod
 = 1 kHz, m
[1]
 < 30%, level = 0 dBm  < 3% (typ.) 
Note: [1] m represents the AM depth. 
Test Devices 
1.  Signal Analyzer × 1 
2.  Dual-BNC Cable
 × 1 
3.  Dual-N Cable × 1 
Test Connection Diagram 
Dual-N Cable
Dual-BNC Cable
RF IN
RF OUT
10MHz OUT
EXT REF IN
DSG800
N9030A
Figure 2-4 AM Test Connection Diagram 
Test Procedures 
1.  Synchronize DSG800 and the signal analyzer. Connect the RF output terminal of DSG800 with 
the RF input terminal of the signal analyzer as shown in Figure 2-4. 
2.  Configure DSG800: 
a)  Set the frequency to 1 GHz. 
b)  Set the amplitude to -10 dBm. 
c)  Turn on the RF output switch RF/on. 
d)  Turn on the AM switch. 
e)  Set the modulation source to internal. 










