70 Chapter 3
Optimizing Performance
Creating and Applying User Flatness Correction
Required Equipment
• Agilent 83554A millimeter-wave source module
• Agilent E4416A/17A/18B/19B power meter
• Agilent R8486A power sensor
• Agilent 8349B microwave amplifier (required for signal generators without Option 1EA)
• GPIB interface cable
• adapters and cables as required
NOTE The equipment setups in Figure 3-5 and Figure 3-6 assume that the steps necessary to
correctly level the RF output have been followed. If you have questions about leveling with
a millimeter-wave source module, refer to “To Level with a mm-Wave Source Module” on
page 63.
Configure the Power Meter
1. Select SCPI as the remote language for the power meter.
2. Zero and calibrate the power sensor to the power meter.
3. Enter the appropriate power sensor calibration factors into the power meter as appropriate.
4. Enable the power meter’s cal factor array.
NOTE For operating information on your particular power meter/sensor, refer to their operating
guides.
