Lesson 1 - Building a Solid Foundation in RF

Introduces the basics of signal generators, including what they are, how they work, and the different types of signal generators available. The lesson also discusses the importance of frequency and amplitude accuracy in signal generators, as well as the different factors that can affect these parameters.

Lesson 2 - Generate the True Performance

Learn the importance of signal generator performance in ensuring the accuracy of test results. The key parameters that are covered include frequency and amplitude accuracy, spectral purity, and modulation quality. The lesson also provides practical examples of how these parameters can affect the performance of the device under test.

Lesson 3 - What is a Signal Generator?

Review the basic concepts of signal generators and their applications. The lesson begins by defining what a signal generator is and how it works. It then discusses the different types of signal generators, including arbitrary waveform generators, function generators, and pulse generators. The lesson also covers the key parameters that are used to characterize signal generators, such as frequency range, amplitude range, and output power.

Lesson 4 - Output Power

Understand the output power of signal generators and how it is measured. The key parameters that are covered include peak output power, average output power, and continuous wave output power. The lesson also provides practical examples of how these parameters can be used in different applications.

Lesson 5 - Frequency and Amplitude Accuracy

Explore the importance of frequency and amplitude accuracy in signal generators and how they are measured. The key parameters that are covered include absolute frequency accuracy, relative frequency accuracy, amplitude accuracy, and amplitude stability. The lesson also provides practical examples of how these parameters can affect the performance of the device under test.

Lesson 6 - Spectral Purity

Examine the importance of spectral purity in signal generators and how it is measured. Spectral purity is a measure of how free a signal is from unwanted frequencies. The lesson provides practical examples of how spectral purity can affect the performance of the device under test.

Lesson 7 - Modulation Quality

Covers the importance of modulation quality in signal generators and how it is measured. The key parameters that are covered include signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), spurious emissions, and harmonic distortion. The lesson also provides practical examples of how these parameters can affect the performance of the device under test.

Lesson 8 - Measurement and Speed

Discusses the different methods for measuring the output of a signal generator and how the speed of a signal generator can affect the measurement process. The key parameters that are covered include resolution, accuracy, and speed. The lesson also provides practical examples of how these parameters can be used in different applications.

Lesson 9 - Distortion Performance

Review the different types of distortion that can occur in signal generators and how they are measured. The key types of distortion that are covered include amplitude distortion, frequency distortion, and phase distortion. The lesson also provides practical examples of how these types of distortion can affect the performance of the device under test.

Lesson 10 - Generate Trusted Performance

Discusses the importance of signal generator calibration and how it can be used to ensure the accuracy of test results. The lesson also covers the different types of calibration that can be performed on a signal generator, such as frequency calibration, amplitude calibration, and modulation calibration.