Performance Verification
1. Connect the gen
erator output to the RTSA RF Input, using a 50 Ω coaxial
cable (see the following figure).
Figure 8: Equipment connections for phase noise checks
2. Reset the RSA5100B to factory defaults: select Setup > Preset (Main) from
the Setup menu.
3. Select Tools > Alignments andthenselectAlign Now.
4. Modify the default settings:
Center Frequency
Setup > Settings > Freq & Span > Center
1.00 GHz
Span
Setup > Settings > Freq & Span > Span
1MHz
Ref Level
Setup > Amplitude > Internal Settings > Ref Level
+5 dBm
RF & IF Optimiz ation
Setup > Amplitude > Internal Settings > RF & IF
Optimization
Maximize Dynamic Range
5. Set the generator as follows:
Center Frequency 1.00 GHz
Output level
+5 dBm
RF
On
6. Select Run > Run Single to stop acquisitions.
7. Display the Phase Noise measurement:
Select Setup > Displays.
Select the RF Measurements folder.
Select the Phase Noise display and select Add.
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