Insertion Loss - Lab


6 - Set "0dB" Reference

Insertion Loss

The first step in testing insertion loss is to set a "0dB" loss reference as we discussed in step 2. We will use the 1-cable reference method. To set the 0dB loss reference, we attach our launch reference cable to the test source and then to the power meter to measure the output of the launch reference cable.


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