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Option 1EA signal generators can drive the output
of millimeter-wave source modules to maximum
specified power without a microwave amplifier.
NOTE To ensure adequate RF amplitude at the mm-wave
source module RF input when using Option IEA
signal generators, maximum amplitude loss
through the adapters and cables connected
between the signal generator’s RF output and the
mm-wave source module’s RF input which should
be less than 1.5 dB.
Figure 3-4.
External Millimeter-
wave source module
leveling with an
Option 1EA
signal generator.
1. Turn on the signal generator’s line power. Upon power-up, the signal generator automatically
senses the mm-wave source module, switches the
signal generator’s leveling mode to external/source
module, sets the mm-wave source module
frequency and amplitude to the source module’s
preset values, and displays the RF output frequency
and amplitude values available at the mm-wave
source module output. The MMMOD indicator in
the FREQUENCY area and the MM indicator in the
AMPLITUDE area of the signal generator’s display
indicate that the mm-wave source module is active.
NOTE Refer to the mm-wave source module
specifications for the specific frequency
and amplitude ranges.
2. If the RF OFF annunciator is displayed, Leveled power is now available at the output of
press [RF On/Off]. the millimeter-wave source module.
To obtain flatness-corrected power, refer to
Creating and Applying User Flatness Correction.
Configure the signal generator
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