Tektronix RSA3408B Use and care manual

Technical Reference
RSA3408B
8 GHz Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
Performance Verification and Specifications
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v...................................
Preface vii...................................................
Related Manuals vii.................................................
Performance Verification
Performance Verification Procedures 1--1.........................
Conventions 1--2....................................................
Brief Procedures 1--3...........................................
Functional Tests 1--4.................................................
Diagnostics 1--8.....................................................
Performance Tests 1--9.........................................
Prerequisites 1--10....................................................
Required Equipment 1--11..............................................
Frequency Checks 1--12................................................
Noise Sideband Checks 1--16...........................................
Amplitude Checks 1--19...............................................
Spurious Response Checks 1--31.........................................
Test Record 1--43.....................................................
Specifications
Performance Conditions 2--1...........................................
Electrical Characteristics 2--2..........................................
Physical Characteristics 2--17...........................................
Environmental Characteristics 2--17......................................
Digital IQ Output Connector Pin Assignment (Option 05 Only) 2--20...........

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List of Figures
Figure 1--1: Spectrum of the calibration signal (100 MHz, --20 dBm) 1--5
Figure 1--2: Setup display 1--6...................................
Figure 1--3: Reference level setting and A/D overrange indicator 1--7..
Figure 1--4: Spectrogram display 1--7.............................
Figure 1--5: Diagnostic screen 1--8................................
Figure 1--6: Hookup for calibrating the power sensor 1--20............
Figure 1--7: Hookup for setting the signal generator output 1--20.......
Figure 1--8: Hookup for checking the absolute amplitude accuracy 1--21
Figure 2--1: Definition of the setup and hold time 2--16...............
Figure 2--2: Digital IQ output connector pin assignment 2--20.........

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List of Tables
Table 1--1: Span and RBW 1--6..................................
Table 1--2: Internal diagnostic program 1--8.......................
Table 1--3: Test equipment 1--11..................................
Table 1--4: Level linearity test result 1--30..........................
Table 1--5: Spurious measurement 1--42...........................
Table 2--1: Frequency 2--2......................................
Table 2--2: Noise sideband 2--3..................................
Table 2--3: Input 2--4..........................................
Table 2--4: Amplitude 2--5......................................
Table 2--5: Spurious response 2--6...............................
Table 2--6: Acquisition 2--7.....................................
Table 2--7: Trigger 2--8.........................................
Table 2--8: RBW (Resolution Bandwidth) 2--9.....................
Table 2--9: Trace and display line 2--9............................
Table 2--10: Display 2--10.......................................
Table 2--11: Measurement function 2--10...........................
Table 2--12: Analog demodulation accuracy 2--10...................
Table2--13:Pulsemeasurement 2--11.............................
Table 2--14: Digital demodulation (Option 21 only) 2--11.............
Table 2--15: Wireless LAN measurement (Option 29) 2--13............
Table 2--16: ACLR measurement (Option 30) 2--13..................
Table 2--17: Digital phosphor spectrum processing (DPX) 2--14........
Table 2--18: Controller 2--15.....................................
Table 2--19: External output connector 2--15.......................
Table 2--20: Power requirements 2--16.............................
Table 2--21: Physical characteristics 2--17..........................
Table 2--22: Environmental characteristics 2--17....................
Table 2--23: Certifications and compliances 2--18....................
Table 2--24: I OUTPUT connector pin assignment 2--20..............
Table 2--25: Q OUTPUT connector pin assignment 2--22.............

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RSA3408B Technical Reference v
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.
Power Disconnect. The power switch disconnects the product from the power
source. See instructions for the location. Do not block the power switch; it must
remain accessible to the user at all times.
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 Failures. 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.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury

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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.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Mains Disconnected
OFF (Power)
Mains Connected
ON (Power)
Symbols and Terms