Table Of Contents - HP 3336A Operating Manual

Model 3336A/B/C Performance Tests
4-8. PERFORMANCE TEST RECORD.
4-9. A Performance Test Record is located at the end of this section to help you consolidate
the test results, -hp- recommends that copies of the Performance Test Record be used.
Copies of the Performance Test Record can be made at any time without written permission
from Hewlett-Packard.
4-10. PERFORMANCE TESTS.
4-11. The following Performance Tests have been specifically developed to test the -hp-
3336:
Paragraph No.
Frequency Accuracy 4-12
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy 4-14
Amplitude Flatness 4-16
Attenuator Accuracy 4-18
Phase Increment Accuracy 4-20
On Carrier Return Loss 4-22
Output Balance 4-25
Harmonic Distortion 4-27
Spurious Signals 4-29
Amplitude Modulation Envelope Distortion 4-31
Phase Modulation Linearity 4-33
X Drive Linearity 4-35
Integrated Phase Noise 4-37
4-12. Frequency Accuracy.
4-13. The frequency accuracy of the 3336 is not specified. However, the aging rate is. A
standard 3336 should pass this test, one year after the frequency has been calibrated. A 3336
with Option 004 should pass this test, one week after the frequency has been calibrated.
Specification: (Aging Rate)
+5 x 10 -6 per year (20 to 30°C)
+5 x 10 -8 per week, Option 004
Required Equipment:
Electronic Counter -hp- Model 5328A
with Option 010
75 ohm Feedthru Termination -hp- Model 11094B
a. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-1.
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