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Performance Tests
Performance Test Procedures
Performance Tests
Table 3-6. Recommended Test Equipment for 11970W
Instrument Critical Specifications Recommended
Model
Spectrum Analyzer LO and IF ranges compatible with mixer 8566B
Swept Source Compatible with W-Band Plug-In 8350B
W-Band Source Plug-In Frequency Range: 75 to 110 GHz
Output Level: >0 dBm
Hughes
1
47726H-1510
1. Hughes Aircraft Co. Electron Dynamics Division, Torrance, CA
Amplifier Output Level >18 dBm leveled
Frequency Range: 4 to 6 GHz
11975A
Power Meter Compatible with Power Sensor 432A
Thermistor Mount SWR: <2.0 Hughes 45776H-1100
Thermistor Mount SWR: <1.3 @ 6 GHz 478A
Directional Coupler
2
2. Calibration data for the coupling ration between the output arm and the auxil-
iary arm is necessary for accurate measurements.
Coupling: 20 dB
Directivity: >20 dB
Auxiliary Arm SWR: <1.5
Hughes 45326H-1220
Variable Attentuator Range: 0 to 15 dB
TRG
3
W510
3. Alpha Industries Inc. TRG Division, Woburn, MA
Adapter SMA female to Type N female P/N 1250-1404
Adapter SMA female to SMA female P/N 1250-1158
Adapter (2 required) Type N male to SMA female P/N 1250-1250
Cables (4 required) Connectors: SMA male P/N 5061-5458
Cable Connectors: SMA male
Loss: <1.0 dB @ 20 GHz
P/N 8120-4396
Cable Connectors: BNC male 11086A