Rabbit Hole: Phase Noise Measurement Challenges - UNI-T UTG962E Function/Signal

[SeanB]

Rabbit Hole: Phase Noise Measurement Challenges - UNI-T UTG962E Function/Signal Generator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBDGztAnfI4

In this video:
I take a look at trying to measure the phase noise of the UNI-T UTG962E vs my TTi TG2511A. I explain and show what's involved in phase noise measurement, the cost involved...and then a method I came across to do the comparison. (open for debate)

UNI-T UTG962E
https://uni-trendus.com/products/utg962e-60mhz-2ch-classic-series-arbitrary-waveform-generator

CTI Ultra Low Phase Noise 100MHz PLXO w/10MHz Ext. ref. P.N. -160dBc/Hz@ 2KHz os :https://www.ebay.com/itm/225550057281
Cost of test equipment to do this measurement:
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/buy/analyzers/catalog/key-34567/spectrum-analyzers-signal-analyzers.html
Mixer Performance Parameters - Conversion Loss:
https://www.mwrf.com/technologies/components/article/21846332/microwaves-rf-understanding-mixers-and-their-parameters