Getting Started with the CMA180 - Tracking Generator

This video provides step-by-step instructions on using the CMA180’s tracking generator option to perform cable loss tests, filter measurements, and antenna VSWR measurements. Understanding Spectrum Analyzers – Tracking Generators: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpZgMuuJd88 Getting Started with the CMA180 – Spectrum Analyzer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF5FxifmEgE The R&S CMA180 Radio Test Set: https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/us/products/test-and-measurement/wireless-tester-rf-analyzer-generator/rs-cma180-radio-test-set_63493-56068.html Getting Started with the CMA180 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKxVoO5jUTltXP-GewIlLtPM1Sdhai_C6 Test and Measurement Fundamentals Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKxVoO5jUTlvsVtDcqrVn0ybqBVlLj2z8 Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Suggested viewing 00:44 About the CMA180 tracking generator application 01:45 Three common scenarios 02:08 About cable measurements 03:03 Selecting the measurement scenario 03:31 Configuring the tracking generator 03:46 Defining the frequency range 04:36 Defining connectors and output level 05:09 Starting the measurement 05:31 Viewing results 06:10 Using markers 06:53 About filter measurements 07:45 Configuring a filter measurement 08:24 Calibration and normalization 09:09 Measurement example (with markers) 09:55 About VSWR measurements 10:46 Configuring VSWR mode 11:16 Attaching the VSWR bridge 12:09 VSWR measurement best practices 12:52 VSWR measurement results 13:20 Summary