Improving frequency resolution and accuracy, Figure 10 using frequency counter, Figure 10. using frequency counter – Agilent Technologies N9340A User Manual

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Making Measurements

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N9340A User’s Guide

Improving Frequency Resolution and Accuracy

Using the frequency counter to improve frequency
resolution and accuracy.

1 Press [PRESET]. (Factory Preset)

2 Input a signal (1 GHz, –30 dBm) to the

analyzer’s

RF IN connector.

3 Set the center frequency to 1 GHz and the span

to 5 MHz:

4 Press [MARKER] > {More (1 of 2)} > {Mode} > {Freq

Count} to turn the frequency counter on.

5 Move the marker by rotating the knob, half- way

down the skirt of the signal response.

6 Press [MARKER] > {More (1 of 2)} > {Mode} >

{Normal} to turn off the marker counter.

Figure 10 Using Frequency Counter

NOTE

Marker count properly functions only on CW signals or

discrete spectral components. The marker must be > 40

dB above the displayed noise level.

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