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Contents

Introduction: • Time vs. Frequency domain • Superposition

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Frequency Measurement Instrumentation

• The Oscilloscope • Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers • The Swept Superheterodyne Receiver • Attenuator • Preamplifier • Preselection / Lo Pass Filter • Mixer • Local Oscillator (LO) • The IF Filter • The Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) • Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Filter • The Details of a Sweep • The Envelope Detector Video Bandwidth (VBW) • Noise • Sweep Speed • The Vector Network Analyzer

Common Component Tests

• The Tracking Generator • Testing Filters • Cable / Connector Loss • VSWR of an Antenna

Common Transmitter Tests

• Output Power Transmission Band • AM Transmission Test • FM Deviation • Harmonics and Spurs

Common Receiver Tests

• The Speaker • Audio Amplifier • Detector / Demodulator • Selection and the IF Stages • IF Amplification • Local Oscillator (LO) • Frequency Conversion / Mixer • Selection / RF Stage • Antennas, Cabling, and Adapters

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

Compliance vs. Precompliance • Measuring Radiated EMI / Near-Field • Near-Field Probing Setup • Tips • Measuring Conducted EMI • Conducted Emission Measurement Setup • Test Procedure • Immunity Testing • Radiated Susceptibility • Additional Testing

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Posted July 15, 2017