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Specifications - definition of terms – Agilent Technologies N3970A User Manual

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N3970A UM-1

SPECIFICATIONS - DEFINITION OF TERMS

Power Range

The range of input powers for which the instrument can be used.

Maximum Input Power

The input power is not to be exceeded to avoid destroying the instrument.

Uncertainty at
reference conditions

The uncertainty for the specified set of reference conditions, including all uncertainties
in the calibration chain from the national laboratory to the test meter (connectors and
p a t c h c o rds must be absolutely clean and undamaged). Reference conditions are the
conditions during the spectral responsivity calibration.

Total Uncertainty

The uncertainty for a specified set of operating conditions, including noise and drift
(connectors and patchcords must be absolutely clean and undamaged).

Autotest sensitivity

The power level below which the Autotest does not work.