Keysight Technologies Streamline Series Configuration Manual

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Find us at www.keysight.com Page 8Noise figure measurements with vector correction (S97029A)P937xA Series P500xA SeriesThis software application enables high-accuracy noise figure and noise-power measurements ofamplifiers utilizing Keysight’s unique vector-source-correction technique that uses a source-impedancetuner to remove the effects of imperfect system-source match. This approach yields accuracy thatsurpasses that provided by the Y-factor method and other cold-source implementations, especially for in-fixture, on-wafer, and automated-test environments. A scalar-calibrated method is also available thatoffers less accuracy but is faster and does not require an impedance tuner.The instrument’s standard receivers are used for noise figure measurements with the S97029A. Anexternal preamplifier and filter(s) is required for devices with < 30 dB of excess noise (gain plus noisefigure in dB). S97029A controls Keysight N469x Series 1 ECal modules configured as impedance tunersfor use with the USB VNA.For calibration, a standard mechanical cal kit or ECal module is required for the S-parameter portion ofthe cal (an ECal used as a tuner cannot be shared for calibration). To calibrate a standard receiver fornoise figure measurements, a power meter is required. All calibration accessories must be orderedseparately.Scalar mixer/converter measurements (S97082A)P937xA Series P500xA SeriesWith a simple setup and calibration, this application delivers the highest accuracy for scalar conversion-loss/gain measurements by combining one-port and power-meter calibrations to remove mismatch errors.S97082A provides an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface for setting up mixer and convertermeasurements, with single or dual conversion stages. It can control external signal generators for use asLO signals. Supported external sources include the Keysight ESG, PSG, EXG, and MXG Series, as wellas other SCPI-controlled signal generators.S97082A is compatible with S97084A, which enables measurements of converters with internal LOs.Embedded LO capability (S97084A)P937xA Series P500xA SeriesThis application tunes the analyzer’s receivers to the output frequency of the converter under test withoutthe need for access to internal LOs or a common reference signal. S97084A is intended to work withS97082A measurement applications.1. 8509x, N443x or N755xA Series ECal modules are not supported.