MEMORANDUM

FROM: EECE 380 Lab Group L2B5

TO: Dr. Michelson and Lab TAs

DATE: March 8, 2014

SUBJECT: Spectrum Analyzer First Weekly Memo

We have moved on to our second project in this week, the spectrum analyzer. During the first lab on Friday, the TA gave us the first tutorial to familiarize ourselves with various lab equipment and the goals of this project. A spectrum analyzer measures the magnitude of an input signal according to its frequency. We also understood the main setting parameters on spectrum analyzer screen; for example, the axes, units, and how to adjust the machine. Another main component of this lab is the RF connectors. There are a variety of connectors based on different frequency, bandwidth, sizes, power levels; the main ones we will be using for this project is BNC, N and SMA connectors

After the TA introduced the main tasks and challenges of this project, we moved on to the first lab activity. We connected the RF source to the spectrum analyzer and adjusted the maximum output and input power levels. Then, we measured CW signals of different levels and frequencies, explored saving traces, and used markers to perform measurements. The primary aim of this lab activity is to get to know the spectrum analyzer which is the core of this project. During next week, we will continue finishing up the first lab activity and move onto the next lab

At this preliminary stage of the second project, our group will maintain the attributes that we did well in the first project, and improve our weaknesses. Due to that we are quite tight on time for this project; we will have a clear weekly schedule of what needs to be completed and a to-do list for the following week. The weekly leader is in charge of group meetings and writing memo. We will make sure that we keep everything organized and finish this project perfectly.

Sincerely,

EECE 380 L2B5