Tektronix RSA3303A User manual

User Manual
RSA3303A & RSA3308A
3 GHz & 8 GHz Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers
071-1409-01
This document applies to firmware version 2.2
and above.
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface xv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual xv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documents xvi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions xvi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contacting Tektronix xvii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started
Product Overview 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Difference between RSA3303A and RSA3308A 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real-Time Analysis 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Architecture 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking to Check Contents 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applying Power 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Stand 1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Check 1–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powering Off the Analyzer 1–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restart 1–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backing Up User Files 1–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Installation of Other Applications 1–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calibration 1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain Calibration 1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Offset Calibration 1–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DC Offset Calibration 1–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Brightness Adjustment 1–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Confirming Performance 1–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Basics
Functional Overview 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interface Maps 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu Operations 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu Functions 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurement Menu 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Menu 2–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utility Menu 2–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tutorial 2–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparations 2–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Spectrum 2–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Markers and Peak Search 2–55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Averaging and Comparison Displays 2–60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying a Spectrogram 2–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spectrum Analysis 2–66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modulation Analysis 2–70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning Off the Power 2–78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference
Spectrum Analysis (S/A Mode) 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurement Screen Layout 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spectrum Analysis 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Channel Power Measurement 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACPR Measurement 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C/N Measurement 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OBW Measurement 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carrier Frequency Measurement 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EBW Measurement 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spurious Signal Measurement 3–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spectrogram Display 3–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real-Time Analysis 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modulation Analysis (Demod Mode) 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Layout of the Measurement Screen 3–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analog Modulation Analysis 3–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital Modulation Analysis (Option 21 Only) 3–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time Analysis (Time Mode) 3–53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurement Screen Layout 3–54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time Variation Measurement 3–56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CCDF Measurement 3–60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scale and Format of Views 3–65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Procedure 3–66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the Spectrum View 3–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the Spectrogram View 3–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the Time Domain View 3–70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the CCDF View 3–72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the Constellation View (Option 21 Only) 3–73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the EVM View (Option 21 Only) 3–74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the Symbol Table (Option 21 Only) 3–77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the Eye Diagram (Option 21 Only) 3–78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Frequency and Span 3–81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Procedure 3–82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Range 3–85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vector Span 3–87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Amplitude 3–89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Procedure 3–89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Over-Voltage Input 3–92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amplitude Correction 3–93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Input Source 3–101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FFT and RBW 3–103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting RBW/FFT Parameters 3–104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FFT Points 3–105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FFT Window 3–106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquiring Data 3–111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting/Stopping Data Acquisition 3–111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seamless Acquisition 3–113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time Parameters (Real Time S/A, Demod, and Time Modes Only) 3–114. . . . . . . . . .
Trigger 3–117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Trigger 3–118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IF Trigger 3–122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Trigger Mask (Option 02 Only) 3–125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trigger Point Indicator 3–132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trace Comparison Display and Average Function 3–133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Trace 1 and 2 3–134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Averaging the Waveform 3–135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving/Loading Waveform Data 3–139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trace Compression 3–140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marker Operation and Peak Search 3–143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marker Operation 3–143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peak Search 3–149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Line 3–151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horizontal Display Line 3–153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vertical Display Line 3–154. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
File Operations 3–155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a Disk 3–155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
File Type 3–156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving and Loading Files 3–156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering a File Name 3–162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting a File 3–164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating/Deleting a Directory 3–164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
File Format 3–165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data File Format 3–165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trace File Format 3–173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to LAN 3–177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a Cable 3–177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network Settings 3–178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sharing Resources 3–178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting USB Devices 3–179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Windows 98 3–181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a Mouse and Keyboard 3–181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Windows 98 Applications 3–181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Date and Time 3–181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the Windows Desktop Screen 3–181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching from Windows 98 to the Analyzer View 3–182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen Copy 3–183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Menu 3–183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing a Screen Copy 3–184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a File 3–186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the Online Help 3–187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the Online Help 3–187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a Mouse and Keyboard 3–190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the Version and Options 3–191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices
Appendix A: Specifications A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Characteristics A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical Characteristics A–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Characteristics A–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B: Menu Tree B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix C: Digital Demodulation Symbol Mapping C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix D: Default Settings D–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix E: Inspection and Cleaning E–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Exterior E–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Exterior E–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication E–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Interior E–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix F: Options and Accessories F–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options F–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Accessories F–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Accessories F–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary
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Figure 1–1: Concept of the swept spectrum analyzer 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–2: Sweep of resolution filter 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–3: Concept of the real-time spectrum analyzer 1–4. . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–4: Concurrent acquisition 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–5: Frame acquisition 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–6: Block diagram 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–7: AC Input (rear panel) 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–8: Principal power switch (rear panel) 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–9: Front panel power switch (ON/STANDBY switch) 1–11. . . . .
Figure 1–10: Initial screen 1–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–11: RF INPUT connector 1–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–12: Setting up the stand 1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–13: Spectrum of the calibration signal (50 MHz, about
–20 dBm) 1–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–14: Setup display 1–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–15: Reference level setting and A/D overflow indicator 1–16. . .
Figure 1–16: Spectrogram display 1–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–17: UNCAL display 1–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–18: Calibration menu 1–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–19: Center offset 1–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–20: DC offset 1–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–21: System menu 1–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–1: Front panel 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–2: Rear panel 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–3: Side panel 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–4: Operation with mouse and keyboard 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–5: Display screen configuration 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–6: Status display 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–7: Pre- and post-trigger regions 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–8: Key lock display 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–9: Setup display 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–10: Examples of menu item display 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–11: Menu item types 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–12: Numeric setting menu 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 2–13: Changing value with the knob 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–14: Changing value with the keypad 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–15: Numeric keypad 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–16: Changing the step size for the center frequency 2–15. . . . . .
Figure 2–17: Changing the step size for the center frequency 2–15. . . . . .
Figure 2–18: Menu keys 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–19: Measurement menu keys 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–20: Setting frequency, span, and amplitude 2–20. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–21: Display menu keys 2–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–22: Display line 2–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–23: Marker display 2–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–24: Utility menu keys 2–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–25: Cable connection 2–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–26: Principal power switch (rear panel) 2–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–27: Power switch (ON/STANDBY) 2–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–28: Initial screen 2–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–29: Frequency, span, and amplitude settings 2–48. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–30: Menu items for numeric value input 2–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–31: Numeric value entry keypad 2–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–32: Center frequency of 100 MHz, span of 15 MHz 2–50. . . . . .
Figure 2–33: Center frequency of 100 MHz, span of 20 kHz 2–51. . . . . . .
Figure 2–34: Setting amplitude 2–52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–35: Menu items for numeric value input 2–53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–36: Reference level of 10 dBm 2–53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–37: Status indicator 2–54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–38: Measurement with a single marker 2–56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–39: Measurement with the delta marker 2–57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–40: Searching for the peak 2–59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–41: Comparing a new waveform with an averaged
waveform 2–61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–42: Comparison display with averaged waveform 2–62. . . . . . . .
Figure 2–43: Concurrent display of spectrum and spectrogram 2–63. . . .
Figure 2–44: Tall display of spectrum and spectrogram 2–64. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–45: Spectrogram view 2–65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–46: Channel power measurement 2–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–47: Channel power measurement (Channel Bandwidth =
40 kHz) 2–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–48: Carrier frequency measurement 2–69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–49: MODE keys 2–70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 2–50: AM signal measurement 2–71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–51: Analysis range settings 2–73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–52: Frame and block 2–74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–53: Changing the acquisition length 2–75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–54: Single view display 2–76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–55: Scale settings 2–77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–1: S/A measurement screen 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–2: “Flex” grid style 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–3: Channel power measurement band power markers 3–6. . . .
Figure 3–4: Channel power measurement 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–5: ACPR measurement band power markers 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–6: Example of ACPR measurement 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–7: C/N measurement band power markers 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–8: Example of C/N measurement 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–9: OBW measurement band power marker 3–12. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–10: Example of OBW measurement 3–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–11: Carrier frequency measurement 3–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–12: EBW measurement band power markers 3–16. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–13: EBW measurement 3–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–14: Setting up spurious signal measurement 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–15: Example of spurious signal measurement 3–19. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–16: Spectrum and spectrogram concurrent display 3–20. . . . . . .
Figure 3–17: View orientation 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–18: Single display 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–19: Difference between normal and real-time modes 3–22. . . . .
Figure 3–20: Real-time mode 3–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–21: Demod mode screen 3–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–22: Analysis range setting in the overview 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–23: MARKERS keys 3–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–24: Specifying the range with the marker and the
reference cursor 3–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–25: FFT processing range setting on the overview 3–31. . . . . . . .
Figure 3–26: Changing the overview and subview 3–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–27: One-view display 3–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–28: AM signal measurement 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–29: FM signal measurement 3–39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–30: PM signal measurement 3–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–31: IQ level measurement 3–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 3–32: Pulse spectrum measurement 3–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–33: Process flow of a digitally-modulated signal 3–45. . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–34: Constellation analysis 3–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–35: EVM analysis 3–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–36: IQ level/frequency measurement 3–50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–37: Symbol table analysis 3–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–38: Eye diagram analysis 3–52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–39: Time mode screen 3–54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–40: Example of IQ level change measurement 3–57. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–41: Power variance measurement 3–58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–42: Frequency measurement 3–59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–43: CCDF calculation process 3–60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–44: CCDF single view 3–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–45: CCDF multi-view 3–64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–46: Setting the scale in spectrum view 3–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–47: Scale and format settings in spectrogram view 3–69. . . . . . .
Figure 3–48: Setting the scale in time domain view 3–71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–49: Setting the scale in CCDF view 3–72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–50: Vector and constellation displays 3–73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–51: Setting the scale in EVM view 3–75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–52: EVM, magnitude and phase error displays 3–75. . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–53: Constellation view and error vectors in 1/4pQPSK 3–76. . .
Figure 3–54: Symbol table 3–77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–55: Example of eye diagram view 3–79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–56: Setting frequency and span 3–82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–57: Setting the center frequency using MARKER á3–84. . . . . .
Figure 3–58: Relationship between the frequency and span settings 3–86.
Figure 3–59: Vector mode and scalar mode 3–87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–60: Setting the amplitude 3–90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–61: A/D overflow indicator 3–92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–62: Concept of the amplitude correction 3–93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–63: Amplitude correction example 3–94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–64: Amplitude correction data input 3–97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–65: Amplitude offset 3–99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–66: Frequency offset 3–99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–67: Amplitude correction setup display 3–100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–68: FFT and RBW process 3–103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–69: Process flow when RBW/FFT = FFT 3–104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 3–70: Generating spurious signals by increasing the number
of FFT points 3–105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–71: Windowing process of time domain data 3–107. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–72: Frame cycle 3–113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–73: Seamless acquisition 3–113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–74: Timing parameters 3–115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–75: Trigger level and slope 3–120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–76: Trigger position 3–121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–77: Acquiring and displaying data by Trigger and Repeat
modes 3–121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–78: Trigger level vs. Amplitude (reference level = +3 dBm) 3–122
Figure 3–79: Waveforms in time domain and in frequency domain 3–123.
Figure 3–80: IF trigger detection range 3–124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–81: Trigger mask 3–125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–82: Filling operation for creating a mask 3–127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–83: Example mask 3–128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–84: Default mask 3–129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–85: Changing the position of Point A 3–129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–86: Changing the position of Point B 3–130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–87: Adding Point C 3–130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–88: Trigger point display 3–132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–89: Comparison display of Trace 1 and 2 3–133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–90: Displaying an averaged waveform 3–137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–91: Compared display 3–138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–92: Relationships between frame, bin, and pixel 3–141. . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–93: Compression method for displaying the waveform 3–142. . . .
Figure 3–94: Measurement with a single marker 3–144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–95: Using the delta marker to take measurements 3–145. . . . . . . .
Figure 3–96: Measurement with the reference cursor 3–146. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–97: Changing the Trace 3–147. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–98: Interlock of markers 3–148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–99: Functions of the peak search keys 3–149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–100: Setting the minimum frequency jump 3–150. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–101: Horizontal and vertical line 3–152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–102: Two horizontal lines 3–152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–103: Two horizontal and two vertical lines 3–153. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–104: Disk drive (side panel) 3–155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–105: Save to the preset file (lower right of the screen) 3–157. . . . .
Figure 3–106: Selecting the folder 3–158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 3–107: Save to File menu 3–159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–108: Load from the preset file (lower right of the screen) 3–160. .
Figure 3–109: Load from File menu 3–161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–110: Alphanumeric keypad 3–162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–111: Data file structure 3–165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–112: Adding dummy frames 3–167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–113: Data block 3–169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–114: Trace file structure 3–173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–115: Trace file example 3–173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–116: Data block 3–175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–117: 10/100BASE–T connector (side panel) 3–177. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–118: Sharing settings dialog box 3–178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–119: USB ports (side panel) 3–179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–120: Connecting USB devices 3–180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–121: Displaying the Windows 98 accessory menu 3–182. . . . . . . .
Figure 3–122: USB ports (side panel) 3–184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–123: Print command 3–185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–124: Save screen to file 3–186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–125: Online help for the front panel key 3–188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–126: Online user manual 3–189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–127: Word search using the keyboard 3–190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–128: Displaying versions and options 3–191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–1: Menu keys B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure C–1: Symbol mapping: GFSK/BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM,
32QAM, and 64QAM C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure C–2: Symbol mapping: 256QAM C–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Tables
Table 1–1: Span and RBW 1–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–1: Key functions of the keyboard 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–2: Status display 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–3: Span setting range 2–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–4: Reference level setting range 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–5: RF attenuation level setting 2–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–6: Mixer level setting 2–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–7: Vertival scale setting range 2–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–1: Measurement items in the S/A mode 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–2: Features of the real-time mode 3–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–3: Span setting range 3–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–4: Analog modulation analysis 3–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–5: Digital modulation analysis 3–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–6: Communication standard and parameters 3–44. . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–7: Time variation measurement 3–56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–8: Frequency and span setting range 3–85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–9: Reference level setting range 3–89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–10: RF attenuation level setting 3–91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–11: Mixer level setting 3–91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–12: Vertical units and scale setting 3–91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–13: Characteristics and usage of FFT windows 3–106. . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–14: FFT window and bandpass filter 3–108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–15: How to acquire a waveform 3–112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–16: Trigger level setting range 3–119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–17: Averaging method 3–135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–18: Number of bins (FFT points: 1024) 3–140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–19: File save operation 3–157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–20: Preset file names 3–158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–21: File load operation 3–160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–22: Combinations of validA, P, I and Q 3–170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–23: Front panel keys for online help 3–189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–1: Frequency A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–2: Spectrum purity A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table A–3: Noise sideband A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–4: Input A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–5: Amplitude A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–6: Dynamic range A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–7: Spurious response A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–8: Acquisition A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–9: Sampling rate A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–10: Frame time A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–11: Digital demodulation (Option 21 only) A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–12: Analog demodulation A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–13: RBW (Resolution Bandwidth) A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–14: Trigger A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–15: Measurement function A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–16: Display A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–17: Marker, trace, and display line A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–18: Controller and interface A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–19: Power requirements A–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–20: Power connector A–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–21: Physical characteristics A–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–22: Environmental characteristics A–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–23: Certifications and compliances A–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table C–1: π/4 shift DQPSK C–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table C–2: GMSK C–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–1: Measurement menu D–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–2: Display menu D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–3: Utility menu D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table E–1: External inspection check list E–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table F–1: Power cord identification F–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table F–2: Standard accessories F–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table F–3: Optional accessories F–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected ailures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
To Avoid ire or
Personal Injury
Symbols and Terms