Table 1—The expected signal levels at various points throughout the RF generator were derived from the specification sheets for the various components. Two different RF operating frequencies are shown.

Signal levels (dBm)
RF = 1.6 GHz RF = 2 GHz
VCO Output 11.5 10.14
LFCN-2250 Output 5.17 3.63
Mixer RF input –0.83 –2.37
Mixer IF output –0.751 –9.82
LFCN-490 Output –10.73 –13.68
AD8367 Input –22.13 –25.08
Mav-11 Input –7.6 –7.16
RF Gen output 5 5