how to test PEP when TWO tone signal input

[josephz]

hello

When sigle tone signal input PA,the PEP can be gotten from the SA.
When two tone signal iput PA,how to test PEP?
thanks!

 

[vfone]

Just add 3dB to the reading.

 

[ChaoFan]

YES...When you test two tone cw, if you fix output average power X WATTS, the PEP should be 2X watts.

 

[josephz]

thanks!
That is to say,power meter can test exactly,isnot it?

 

[ChaoFan]

Yes!

 

[kspalla]

Just add 3dB to the reading.

YES...When you test two tone cw, if you fix output average power X WATTS, the PEP should be 2X watts.

I am afraid if both the tones are not exited with equal power.

 

[ChaoFan]

yes, should be equal.