To verify the specifications of the different RF prescalers, use the following basic test setup:

  • Connect the output of a signal generator covering the specified frequency range to the RF input (C) of the Analyzer.
  • Connect the 10 MHz REF OUT from the generator to the EXT REFon the rear panel of the Analyzer. Choose External in Settings → Advanced → Timebase Reference.
  • Select Frequency C as Measurement Function.
  • Generate a sine wave in accordance with the data in the relevant table (Table 7, Table 8).
  • Verify that the Analyzer is counting correctly. (The last digits will be unstable).
Frequency GHzAmplitude dBm
0.1-0.3-21
0.3-2.5-27
2.5-2.7-21
2.7-3.0-15
Table 7. RF input sensitivity, Option 10 (3 GHz)
Frequency GHzAmplitude dBm
0.15-0.3-15
0.3-0.5-21
0.5-7.5-27
7.5-20-24
20-22-21
22-24-15
Table 8. RF input sensitivity, Option 110 (10, 15, 20 or 24 GHz)