99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Back to the Agilent E9300A Product Page Agilent EPM Series Power Meters E-Series and 8480 Series Power Sensors Data Sheet Product specifications and characteristics EPM series E4418B and E4419B power meters Table 1 Specifications Accuracy Model ZERO SET 8481A, 8482A, 8483A, 8485A, ±50 nW Instrumentation Specifications describe the instru- 8487A, R8486A, Q8486A, Absolute: ±0.02 dB (log) or ±0.5% ment’s warranted performance and (linear). Please add the correspond- apply after a 30 minute warm-up. 8481B, 8482B ±50 µW ing power sensor linearity percent- These specifications are valid over age from tables 7 and 10 (for the its operating/environmental range 8481D, 8485D, 8487D ±20 pW E-series sensors) and table 15 (for unless otherwise stated and after the 8480 series sensors). performing a zero and calibration 8481H, 8482H ±5 µW procedure. Relative: ±0.04 dB (Log) or ±1.0% R8486D, Q8486D ±30 pW (linear). Please add the correspond- Supplemental ing power sensor linearity percent- V8486A, W8486A ±200 nW characteristics age from table 16 (for the 8480 series sensors). E4412A, E4413A ±50 pW Supplemental characteristics (shown in italics) are intended to provide Zero set (digital settability of zero): 2 E9300A, E9301A,E9304A ±500 pW additional information, useful in sensor dependent (refer to applying the instrument by giving table 1). For E-series sensors, this 2 E9300B, E9301B ±500 nW typical (expected), but not warrant- specification applies to a ZERO ed performance parameters. These performed when the sensor input is 2 E9300H, E9301H ±5 nW characteristics are shown in italics not connected to the POWER REF. or labeled as “typical”, “nominal” or “approximate”. 1. National metrology institutes of member states Power reference of the Metre Convention, such as the National For information on measurement Institute of Standards and Technology in the USA, are signatories to the ComitÈ International Power output: 1.00 mW (0.0 dBm). uncertainty calculations, refer to des Poids et Mesures Mutual Recognition Factory set to ±0.4% traceable to the Application Note 64-1C, “Funda- Arrangement. Further information is available National Physical Laboratory (NPL), mentals of RF and Microwave from the Bureau International des Poids et 1 UK . Power Measurements”, literature Mesures, at http://www.bipm.fr/ number 5965-6380E. 2. Specification applies to the low power path Accuracy: For two years: 15% to 75% relative humidity. ±0.5% (23 ± 3°C) Frequency range: 9 kHz to 110 ±0.6% (25 ± 10°C) GHz, sensor dependent ±0.9% (0 to 55°C) Power range: –70 dBm to +44 dBm Frequency: 50 MHz nominal (100 pW to 25 W), sensor dependent. SWR: 1.06 maximum Power sensors: Compatible with all (1.08 maximum for Option 003) 8480 series and E-series sensors Connector type: Type N (f), 50 Single sensor dynamic range: 90 dB maximum (E-series sensors), 50 dB maximum ( 8480 series sensors). Display units: Absolute: Watts or dBm. Relative: Percent or dB. Display resolution: Selectable resolution of 1.0, 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001 dB in Log mode, or 1 to 4 digits in linear mode. Default resolution: 0.01 dB in log mode, 3 digits in linear mode. 2 Table 2 Supplemental characteristics 1 2 Model Zero drift Measurement noise 8481A, 8482A, 8483A, 8485A, < ±10 nW < 110 nW Power reference 8487A, R8486A, Q8486A Frequency: 50 MHz nominal. SWR: 1.05 maximum. 8481B, 8482B < ±10 µW < 110 µW Connector: Type N (f), 50 . 8481D, 8485D, 8487D < ±4 pW < 45 pW Measurement speed Three measurement speed modes, 8481H, 8482H < ±1µW < 10 µW over the GPIB, are available as shown, along with the typical maxi- R8486D, Q8486D < ±6 pW < 65 pW mum measurement speed for each mode. V8486A, W8486A < ±40 nW < 450 nW With the E4418B power meter E4412A, E4413A < ±15 pW < 70 pW Normal: 20 readings/second x2: 40 readings/second 3 E9300A, E9301A, E9304A < ±150 pW < 700 pW Fast: 200 readings/second 3 E9300B, E9301B < ±150 nW < 700 nW With the E4419B, the measurement speed is reduced, for example, with 3 E9300H, E9301H < ±1.5 nW < 7 nW both channels in FAST mode, the typical maximum measurement speed is 100 readings/second. 1. Within 1 hour after zero set, at a constant temperature, after a 24-hour warm-up of the power meter. 2. The number of averages at 16 for normal mode and 32 for x2 mode, at a constant temperature, Fast mode is for E-series sensors measured over a one minute interval and two standard deviations. For E-series sensors, the only. measurement noise is measured within the low range. Refer to the relevant sensor manual for further information. 3. Specification applies to the low power path, 15% to 75% relative humidity. Maximum measurement speed is obtained using binary output Measurement noise: Sensor depen- Example: and in free run trigger mode. dent, refer to table 2 and table 3. For 8481D power sensor, normal mode, E9300 sensors, refer to table 12. number of averages = 4. Zero drift of sensors: Sensor depen- dent, refer to table 2. For E9300 Effects of averaging on noise: Averaging Measurement noise calculation: sensors, refer to table 12 for over 1 to 1024 readings is available (< 45 pW x 2.75) = < 121 pW. complete data. for reducing noise. Table 2 provides the measurement noise for a partic- ular sensor with the number of averages set at 16 (for normal mode) and 32 (for x2 mode). Use the noise multiplier, for the appropriate mode (normal or x2) and number of averages, to determine the total measurement noise value. Table 3 Number of averages 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 Noise multiplier 5.5 3.89 2.75 1.94 1 0.85 0.61 0.49 0.34 0.24 0.17 (normal mode) Noise multiplier 6.5 4.6 3.25 2.3 1.63 1 0.72 0.57 0.41 0.29 0.2 (x2 mode) 3 EPM series E4418B and E4419B power meters 1 Settling time For 8480 series sensors: Manual filter, 10 dB decreasing power step. Table 4 Number of 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 averages Settling time(s) 0.15 0.2 0.3 0.5 1.1 1.9 3.4 6.6 13 27 57 (normal mode) Settling time(s) 0.15 0.18 0.22 0.35 0.55 1.1 1.9 3.5 6.9 14.5 33 x2 modes): Auto filter, default resolution, 10 dB decreasing power step (normal and x2 modes): For E-series sensors: In FAST mode (using free run trigger), within the range –50 dBm to +17 dBm, for a 10 dB decreasing power step, the settling time is: 2 E4418B: 10 ms 2 E4419B: 20 ms Table 5. Manual filter, 10 dB decreasing power step (not across the range switch point) Number of 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 averages Settling time(s) 0.07 0.12 0.21 0.4 1 1.8 3.3 6.5 13 27 57 (Normal mode) Settling time(s) 0.04 0.07 0.12 0.21 0.4 1 1.8 3.4 6.8 14.2 32 1. Settling time: 0 to 99% settled readings over the GPIB 2. When a power step crosses through the sensor’s auto-range switch point, add 25 mS. Refer to the relevant sensor manual for switch point information. 4 For E4412A and E4413A sensors Auto filter, default resolution, 10 dB decreasing power step (not across the range switch point) For E-series E9300A sensors For E-series E9300B and H sensors 5 Filter (averaging): Selectable from Power meter functions General characteristics 1 to 1024. Auto-averaging provides automatic noise compensation. Accessed by key entry: either hardkeys, Rear panel connectors or softkey menu, and programmable. Duty cycle: Duty cycle valuesbetween Recorder outputs: Analog 0 to 0.001% to 99.999%, in 0.001% incre- Zero: Zeros the meter. (Power refer- 1 Volt, 1 k output impedance, BNC ments, can be entered to display ence calibrator is switched off connector. E4419B recorder outputs a peak power representation of during zeroing.) are dedicated to channel A and measured power. The following channel B. equation is used to calculate the Cal: Calibrates the meter using displayed peak power value: peak internal (power reference calibrator) Remote input/output: A TTL logic power = measured power/dutycycle. or external source. Reference cal level is output when the measure- factor settable from 1% to 150%, in ment exceeds a predetermined limit. Sensor cal tables: Selects cal factor 0.1% increments. TTL inputs are provided to initiate versus frequency tables correspond- zero and calibration cycles. RJ-45 ing to specified sensors ( 8480 series Frequency: Entered frequency range series shielded modular jack assem- only). is used to interpolate the calibration bly connector. TTL Output: high factors table. =4.8V max; low = 0.2V max TTL Limits: High and low limits can be set in the range –150.000 dBm to Range: 1 kHz to 999.9 GHz, settable Input: high = 3.5V min, 5V max; +230.000 dBm, in 0.001 dBm in 1 kHz steps. low = 1V max, -0.3V min. increments. Cal factor: Sets the calibration GPIB: Allows communication with an Preset default values: dBm mode, Factor for the meter. Range: 1% to external controller. rel off, power reference off, duty 150%, in 0.1% increments. cycle off, offset off, frequency RS-232/442: Allows communication 50 MHz, AUTO average, free run, Relative: Displays all successive with an external RS-232 or RS-422 AUTO range (for E-series sensors). measurements relative to the last controller. Male/plug 9 position displayed value. D-subminiature connector Display: Selectable single and split screen formats are available. A Offset: Allows power measurements Ground: Binding post, accepts 4 mm quasi-analog display is available for to be offset by –100 dB to +100 dB, plug or bare-wire connection. peaking measurements. The dual settable in 0.001dB increments, to channel power meter can simultane- compensate for external loss or gain. Line power ously display any two configurations Input voltage range: 85 to 264 VAC, of A, B, A/B, B/A, A-B, B-A and Save/recall: Store up to 10 instru- automatic selection. relative. ment states via the save/recall menu. Input frequency range: 50 to 440 Hz. dBm/W: Selectable units of either Power requirement: approximately 50 Watts or dBm in absolute power; VA (14 Watts) for E4418B and or percent or dB for relative E4419B. measurements. 6 Battery Option 001 operational Environmental characteristics Remote programming 1 characteristics General conditions: Complies with Interface: GBIB interface operates the requirements of the EMC to IEEE 488.2. RS-232 and RS-422 The following information describes Directive 89/336/EEC. This includes serial interface supplied as standard. characteristic performance based at Generic Immunity Standard EN a temperature of 25°C unless other- 50082-1: 1992 and Radiated Command language: SCPI standard wise noted. Interference Standard EN 55011: interface commands. 436A and 437B 1991/CISPR11:1990, Group 1 - code compatible (E4418B only); Typical operating time: up to 3.5 Class A. 438A code compatible (E4419B hours with LED backlight on; up to only). 5.5 hours with LED backlight off Operating environment (E4418B power meter). Temperature: 0°C to 55°C. GPIB compatibility: SH1, AH1, T6, Maximum humidity: 95% at 40°C TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP1, DC1, Charge time: 2 hours to charge fully (non-condensing). DT1, C0. from an empty state; 50 minutes Minimum humidity: 15% at 40°C charging enables 1 hour of operation (non-condensing). Non-volatile memory with LED backlight on; 35 minutes Maximum altitude: 3000 meters Battery: Lithium polycarbon charging enables 1hr operation with (9840 feet). Monoflouride, approximate lifetime LED backlight off. Power meter is 5 years at 25°C. operational whilst charging. Storage conditions Storage temperature: Service life: (to 70% of initial Safety –20°C to +70°C. capacity at 25°C): 450 charge/ discharge cycles Conforms to the following product Non-operating maximum humidity: specifications: 90% at 65°C (non-condensing). Chemistry: nickel metal hydride EN61010-1: 1993/IEC 1010-1: 1990 +A1/CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1: 1993 Non-operating maximum altitude: Weight: 1kg EN60825-1: 1994/IEC 825-1: 1993 15240 meters (50,000 feet). Class 1 Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC General Dimensions: The following dimensions Accessories supplied exclude front and rear protrusions. Power sensor cable 212.6 mm W x 88.5 mm H x 348.3 mm D 11730A: E4418B has one (8.5 in x 3.5 in x 13.7 in) 1.5 meter (5 ft) sensor cable. E4419B has two 1.5 meter (5 ft) Weight sensor cables. Net: E4418B: 4.0 kg (8.8 lb). Power cord: One 2.4 meter E4419B: 4.1 kg (9.0 lb). (7.5 ft) cable. Power plug matches destination requirements. Shipping: E4418B: 7.9 kg (17.4 lb). E4419B: 8.0 kg (17.6 lb). 1. Characteristics describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product, but is not covered by the product warranty. 7 Additional documentation Accessories EPM series power meters Selections can be made for the local- Option E441xB-908: Rackmount kit ization of the User’s Guide, and an (one instrument) E4418B: Single channel EPM series English language Service Manual Option E441xB-909: Rackmount kit power meter (two instruments) Option E441xB-915: English language 34131A: Transit case for half-rack 2U E4419B: Dual channel EPM series Service Manual high instruments power meter Option E441xB-916: English language 34141A: Yellow soft carry/ manual set (hard copy Users Guide operating case Options available and Programming Guide) 34161A: Accessory pouch 1 Option E441xB-ABD: German localiza- E9287A : Spare battery pack for the Power tion (hard copy Users Guide and EPM power meter Option E441xB-001: Mains power and English Programming Guide) internal rechargeable battery Option E441xB-ABE: Spanish localiza- Complementary equipment tion (hard copy Users Guide and 11683A: Range calibrator Connectors English Programming Guide) Option E441xB-002: Parallel rear panel Option E441xB-ABF: French localiza- Verifies the accuracy and linearity of sensor input connector(s) and front tion (hard copy Users Guide and the EPM series power meters. panel reference calibrator connector English Programming Guide) Outputs corresponding to meter Option E441xB-003: Parallel rear Option E441xB-ABJ: Japanese localiza- readings of 3, 10, 30, 100 and 300 panel sensor input connectors and tion (hard copy Users Guide and µW and 1, 3, 10, 30 and 100 mW are rear panel reference calibrator con- English Programming Guide) provided. Calibration uncertainty is nector ±0.25% on all ranges. Cables Calibration documentation Option E441xB-004: Delete power Service options Option E441xB-A6J: ANSI Z540 com- sensor cable Warranty pliant calibration test data including Included with each EPM series measurement uncertainties 2 Additional cables power meter is a standard 12 Option E441xB-1A7: ISO17025 compli- 11730A: Power sensor and SNS noise month return to Agilent warranty ant calibration test data including source cable, length 1.5 meters (5 ft) and service plan. For an extension measurement uncertainties 11730B: Power sensor and SNS noise of the initial warranty and service source cable, length 3 meters (10 ft) plan to 3 years, order the option Documentation 11730C: Power sensor and SNS noise below. A hard copy and CD version of the source cable, length 6.1 meters (20 ft) English language User’s Guide and 11730D: Power sensor cable, length R-51B-001-3C: Return-to-Agilent Programming Guide is provided with 15.2 meters (50 ft) warranty and service plan the EPM power meter as standard. A 11730E: Power sensor cable, length selection can be made to delete the 3 30.5 meters (100 ft) Calibration hard copy 11730F: Power sensor cable, length 61 For 3 years, order 36 months of the meters (200 ft) appropriate calibration plan shown Option E441xB-OBO: Delete manual set below. R-50C-001-3: Standard calibration plan R-50C-021-3 Z540 calibration plan The E-series and 8480 series power sensors have a 12 months return to Agilent warranty and service plan. For more information, contact your local sales and service office. 1. Only for EPM series power meter with Option E441XB-001 installed. 2. For Option E441XB-001, the 36 month warranty does not apply to the E9287A battery pack. 3. Options not available in all countries. 8 E-series CW power sensor specifications E-series power sensor specifications Wide dynamic range CW sensors: 100 pW to 100 mW (-70 dBm to +20 dBm) Table 6 The E-series of power sensors have Model Frequency range Maximum SWR Maximum power Connector type their calibration factors stored in E4412A 10 MHz – 18 GHz *10 MHz to <30 MHz: 1.22 200 mW (+23 dBm) Type-N (m) EEPROM and operate over a wide 30 MHz to <2 Ghz:1.15 dynamic range. They are designed 2 GHz to <6 Ghz:1.17 for use with the EPM series of power 6 GHz to <11 Ghz:1.2 meters and two classes of sensors 11 GHz to <18 Ghz:1.27 are available: E4413A 50 MHz – 26.5 GHz 50 MHz to <100 MHz: 1.21 200 mW (+23 dBm) APC-3.5mm (m) 100 MHz to <8 Ghz:1.19  CW power sensors (E4412A and 8 GHz to <18 Ghz:1.21 E4413A). 18 GHz to 26.5 Ghz:1.26  Average power sensors (E9300 sensors). * Applies to sensors with serial prefix US 3848 or greater Power linearity Table 7 Power Temperature (25ºC ±5ºC) Temperature (0º to 55ºC) 100 pW to 10 mW ±3 % ±7 % (-70 dBm to +10 dBm) 10 mW to 100 mW ±4.5% ±10% (+10 dBm to +20 dBm) Figure 1 : Relative mode power measurement linearity with EPM series power meter/E-series CW power sensor at 25°C ± 5°C (typical) 9 The chart in figure 1 shows the typi- Table 8a. E4412A Calibration Factor Calibration factor (CF) and Uncertainty at 1 mW (0 dBm) cal uncertainty in making a relative reflection coefficient (Rho) power measurement, using the same Frequency Uncertainty (%) power meter channel and the same Calibration factor and reflection 10 MHz 1.8 power sensor to obtain the reference coefficient data are provided at 30 MHz 1.8 and the measured values. Example A 1 GHz increments on a data sheet 50 MHz Reference illustrates a relative gain (amplifier included with the power sensor. This 100 MHz 1.8 measurement). Example B illustrates data is unique to each sensor. If you 1.0 GHz 1.8 a relative loss (insertion loss mea- have more than one sensor,match 2.0 GHz 2.4 surement). This chart assumes neg- the serial number on the Certificate 4.0 GHz 2.4 ligible change in frequency and mis- of Calibration (COC) with the serial 6.0 GHz 2.4 match occur when transitioning number on the power sensor you are 8.0 GHz 2.4 from the power level used as the using. The CF corrects for the fre- 10.0 GHz 2.4 reference to the power level being quency response of the sensor. The 11.0 GHz 2.4 measured. EPM power meter automatically 12.0 GHz 2.4 reads the CF data stored in the sen- 14.0 GHz 2.4 Example A: sor and uses it to make the correc- 16.0 GHz 2.6 P = 10(P)/10 x 1 mW tions. For power levels greater than 18.0 GHz 2.6 P = 10 6/10 x 1 mW 0 dBm, add 0.5%/dB to the calibra- P = 3.98 mW tion factor uncertainty specification. 3% x 3.98 mW = 119.4 µW Table 8b. E4413A Calibration Factor (where P = power in Watts, Uncertainty at 1 mW (0 dBm) Reflection coefficient (Rho) relates and (P) = power in dBm) to the SWR according to the follow- Frequency Uncertainty* (%) ing formula: SWR = 1 + Rho/1 - Rho Example B: 50 MHz Reference P = 10 (P)/10 x1 mW 100 MHz 1.8 Maximum uncertainties of the CF P = 10 -35/10 x 1 mW 1.0 GHz 1.8 data are listed in table 8a, for the P = 316 nW 2.0 GHz 2.4 E4412A power sensor, and table 8b 3% x 316 nW = 9.48 nW 4.0 GHz 2.4 for the E4413A power sensor. The 6.0 GHz 2.4 uncertainty analysis for the calibra- 8.0 GHz 2.4 General tion of the sensors was done in 10.0 GHz 2.6 accordance with the ISO/TAG4 11.0 GHz 2.6 Dimensions: Guide. The uncertainty data report- 12.0 GHz 2.8 E4412A: ed on the calibration certificate is 14.0 GHz 2.8 130 mm L x 38 mm W x 30 mm H the expanded uncertainty with a 16.0 GHz 2.8 (5.1 in x 1.5 in x 1.2 in) 95% confidence level and a coverage 17.0 GHz 2.8 E4413A: factor of 2. 18.0 GHz 2.8 102 mm L x 38 mm W x 30 mm H 20.0 GHz 3 (4 in x 1.5 in x 1.2 in) 22.0 GHz 3 24.0 GHz 3 Weight: 26.0 GHz 3 E4412A: 0.18 kg (0.4 lb). 28.0 GHz 3 E4413A: 0.18 kg (0.4 lb). * Applies to sensors with serial prefix US 3848 or greater 10 Specifications apply over the tem- E-series E9300 perature range 0°C to 55°C unless average power sensor otherwise stated, and specifications quoted over the temperature range specifications 25°C ±10°C, conform to the stan- dard environmental test conditions The E-series E9300 wide dynamic as defined in TIA/EIA/ IS-97-A and range, average power sensors are TIA/EIA/IS-98-A [1]. designed for use with the EPM fami- ly of power meters. These specifica- The E-series E9300 power sensors tions are valid ONLY after proper have two independent measurement calibration of the power meter and paths (high and low power paths): apply for CW signals unless other- wise stated. High power path: -10 to +20 dBm (“A” suffix sensors), +20 to +44 dBm (“B” suffix sensors) and 0 to +30 dBm (“H” suffix sensors). Low power path: -60 to -10 dBm (“A” suffix sensors), -30 to +20 dBm (“B” suffix sensors) and -50 to 0 dBm (“H” suffix sensors). Some specifications are detailed for an individual measurement path. Table 9 Wide dynamic range (-60 to +20 dBm) sensors Model Frequency range Maximum SWR Maximum SWR Maximum power Connector (25°C ± 10°C) (0 – 55°C) type E9300A 10 MHz – 18.0 GHz 10 MHz to 30 MHz: 1.15 10 MHz to 30 MHz: 1.21 +25 dBm (320 mW) average; Type-N (m) 30 MHz to 2 GHz: 1.13 30 MHz to 2 GHz: 1.15 +33 dBm peak (2 W) 2 GHz to 14 GHz: 1.19 2 GHz to 14 GHz: 1.20 (< 10 µsec) 14 GHz to 16 GHz: 1.22 14 GHz to 16 GHz: 1.23 16 GHz to 18 GHz: 1.26 16 GHz to 18 GHz: 1.27 E9301A 10 MHz – 6.0 GHz 10 MHz to 30 GHz: 1.15 10 MHz to 30 MHz: 1.21 +25 dBm (320 mW) average; Type-N (m) 30 MHz to 2 GHz: 1.13 30 MHz to 2 GHz: 1.15 +33 dBm peak (2 W) 2 GHz to 14 GHz: 1.19 2 GHz to 14 GHz: 1.20 (< 10 µsec) E9304A 9 kHz – 6.0 GHz 9 kHz to 2 GHz: 1.13 9 kHz to 2 GHz: 1.15 +25 dBm (320 mW) average; Type-N (m) 2 GHz to 6 GHz: 1.19 2 GHz to 6 GHz: 1.20 +33 dBm peak (2 W) (< 10 µsec) Wide dynamic range (-30 to +44 dBm) sensors Model Frequency range Maximum SWR Maximum SWR Maximum power Connector (25°C ± 10°C) (0 – 55°C) type E9300B 10 MHz – 18.0 GHz 10 MHz to 8 GHz: 1.12 10 MHz to 8 GHz: 1.14 0 – 35°C: 30 W avg Type-N (m) 8 to 12.4 GHz: 1.17 8 to 12.4 GHz: 1.18 35 – 55°C: 25 W avg 12.4 to 18 GHz: 1.24 12.4 to 18 GHz: 1.25 < 6 GHz: 500 W pk > 6 GHz: 125 W pk 500 W-µS per pulse E9301B 10 MHz – 6.0 GHz 10 MHz to 6 GHz: 1.12 10 MHz to 6 GHz: 1.14 0 – 35°C: 30 W avg Type-N (m) 35 – 55°C: 25 W avg < 6 GHz: 500 W pk > 6 GHz: 125 W pk 500 W-µS per pulse Wide dynamic range (-50 to +30 dBm) sensors Model Frequency range Maximum SWR Maximum SWR Maximum power Connector (25°C ± 10°C) (0 – 55°C) type E9300H 10 MHz – 18.0 GHz 10 MHz to 8 GHz: 1.15 10 MHz to 8 GHz: 1.17 3.16 W avg Type-N (m) 8 to 12.4 GHz: 1.25 8 to 12.4 GHz: 1.26 100 W pk 12.4 to 18 GHz: 1.28 12.4 to 18 GHz: 1.29 100 W-µS per pulse E9301H 10 MHz – 6.0 GHz 10 MHz to 6 GHz: 1.15 10 MHz to 6 GHz: 1.17 3.16 W avg Type-N (m) 100 W pk 100 W-µS per pulse 11 Typical SWR, 10 MHz to 18 GHz, (25°C ± 10°C) for E9300A and E9301A sensors Typical SWR, 9kHz to 6 GHz, (25°C ± 10°C) for E9304A sensors 12 Typical SWR, 10 MHz to 18 GHz, (25°C ± 10°C) for E9300B and E9301B sensors Typical SWR, 10 MHz to 18 GHz, (25°C ± 10°C) for E9300H and E9301H sensors 13 E-series E9300 average power sensors Table 10. Power linearity (after zero and cal at ambient environmental conditions) Sensor Power Linearity Linearity (25°C ± 10°C) (0 – 55°C) E9300A, E9301A, E9304A -60 to –10 dBm ±3.0% ±3.5% -10 to 0 dBm ±2.5% ±3.0% 0 to +20 dBm ±2.0% ±2.5% E9300B, E9301B -30 to +20 dBm ±3.5% ±4.0% +20 to +30 dBm ±3.0% ±3.5% +30 to +44 dBm ±2.5% ±3.0% E9300H, E9301H -50 to 0 dBm ±4.0% ±5.0% 0 to +10 dBm ±3.5% ±4.0% +10 to +30 dBm ±3.0% ±3.5% Typical E9300A/01A/04A Power Linearity at 25°C, after zero and calibration, with associated measurement uncertainty Power range -30 to -20 dBm -20 to -10 dBm -10 to 0 dBm 0 to +10 dBm +10 to +20 dBm Measurement uncertainty ±0.9% ±0.8% ±0.65% ±0.55% ±0.45% 14 E-series E9300 average power sensors Typical E9300B/01B power linearity at 25°C, after zero and calibration, with associated measurement uncertainty Power range -6 to 0 dBm 0 to +10 dBm +10 to +20 dBm +20 to +26 dBm Measurement uncertainty ± 0.65% ± 0.55% ± 0.45% ± 0.31% Typical E9300H/01H power linearity at 25°C, after zero and calibration, with associated measurement uncertainty Power range -26 to -20 dBm -20 to –10 dBm -10 to 0 dBm 0 to +10 dBm +10 to +20 dBm +20 to +26 dBm Measurement uncertainty ± 0.9% ± 0.8% ± 0.65% ± 0.55% ± 0.45% ± 0.31% 15 Note: If the temperature changes after calibration and you choose not to re-calibrate the sensor, the following additional power linearity error should be added to the linearity specs in table 10: the typical maximum additional power linearity error due to temperature change after calibration, for small changes in temperature, is ±0.15%/°C (valid after zeroing the sensor). For large changes in temperature, refer to Table 11. Typical maximum additional power linearity error due to temperature change after calibration at 25ºC for any change in temperature (valid after zeroing the sensor) Table 11 Sensor Power Additional power Additional power linearity error linearity error (25°C ± 10°C) (0 – 55°C) E9300A, E9301A, E9304A -60 to –10 dBm ±1.5% ±2.0% -10 to 0 dBm ±1.5% ±2.5% 0 to +20 dBm ±1.5% ±2.0% E9300B, E9301B -30 to +20 dBm ±1.5% ±2.0% +20 to +30 dBm ±1.5% ±2.5% +30 to +44 dBm ±1.5% ±2.0% E9300H, E9301H -50 to 0 dBm ±1.5% ±2.0% 0 to +10 dBm ±1.5% ±2.5% +10 to 30 dBm ±1.5% ±2.0% Figure 2. Relative mode power measurement linearity with an EPM series power meter, at 25°C ±10°C (typical) Figure 2 shows the typical uncertainty in making a relative power measurement, using the same power meter channel and same power sensor to obtain the reference and the measured values, and assumes that negligible change in frequency and mismatch error occur when transitioning from the power level used as the reference to the power level being measured. 16 Table 12. E9300A, E9301A, and E9304A sensors zero and measurement noise E-series E9300 average 1 2 3 Conditions Zero set Zero drift Measurement noise power sensors Lower range 500 pW 150 pW 700 pW (15% to 75% RH) Switch point data Lower range 500 pW 4,000 pW 700 pW The E9300 power sensors have two (75% to 95% RH) paths, a low power path covers: Upper range 500 nW 150 nW 500 nW -60 to -10 dBm (“A” suffix sensors), (15% to 75% RH) -30 to +20 dBm (“B” suffix sensors), Upper range 500 nW 3000 nW 500 nW and -50 to 0 dBm (“H” suffix sen- (75% to 95% RH) sors). The high power path covers: - 10 to +20 dBm (“A” suffix sensors), E9300B and E9301B sensors 1 2 3 +20 to +44 dBm (“B” suffix sensors), Conditions Zero set Zero drift Measurement noise and 0 to +30 dBm (“H” suffix sen- Lower range 500 nW 150 nW 700 nW sors). The power meter automatical- (15% to 75% RH) ly selects the proper power level Lower range 500 nW 4 µW 700 nW path. To avoid unnecessary switch- (75% to 95% RH) ing when the power level is near the Upper range 500 µW 150 µW 500 µW switch point, switching point (15% to 75% RH) hysteresis has been added. Upper range 500 µW 3 mW 500 µW (75% to 95% RH) E9300 “A” suffix sensors example: E9300H and E9301H sensors hysteresis causes the low power path 1 2 3 Conditions Zero set Zero drift Measurement noise to remain selected until approxi- Lower range 5 nW 1.5 nW 7 nW mately -9.5 dBm as the power level (15% to 75% RH) is increased, above this power the Lower range 5 nW 40 nW 7 nW high power path will be selected. (75% to 95% RH) The high power path will remain Upper range 5 µW 1.5 µW 5 µW selected until approximately (15% to 75% RH) -10.5 dBm is reached as the signal Upper range 5 µW 30 µW 5 µW level decreases, below this power the (75% to 95% RH) low power path will be selected. 1. RH is the abbreviation for relative humidity. Switching point linearity: Typically 2. Within 1 hour after zero set, at a constant temperature, after a 24-hour warm-up of the power meter with ±0.5% ( ±0.02 dB) power sensor connected. 3. The number of averages at 16 for normal mode and 32 for x2 mode, at a constant temperature, measured Switching point hysteresis: 0.5 dB over a one minute interval and two standard deviations. typical 17 Table 13A. Calibration factor uncertainties (low power path) Calibration factor (CF) and Frequency Uncertainty (%) Uncertainty (%) reflection coefficient (Rho) (25°C +10°C) (0° to 55°C) 10 MHz to 30 MHz ± 1.8% ±2.2% Calibration factor and reflection 30 MHz to 500 MHz ±1.6% ±2.0% coefficient data are provided at 500 MHz to 1.2 GHz ±1.8% ±2.5% frequency intervals on a data sheet 1.2 GHz to 6 GHz ±1.7% ±2.0% included with the power sensor. This 6 GHz to 14 GHz ±1.8% ±2.0% data is unique to each sensor. If you 14 GHz to 18 GHz ±2.0% ±2.2% have more than one sensor, match Table 13B Calibration factor uncertainties (high power path) the serial number on the Certificate Frequency Uncertainty (%) Uncertainty (%) of Calibration (COC) with the serial (25°C +10°C) (0° to 55°C) number on the power sensor you are 10 MHz to 30 MHz ±2.1% ±4.0% using. The CF corrects for the fre- 30 MHz to 500 MHz ±1.8% ±3.0% quency response of the sensor. The 500 MHz to 1.2 GHz ±2.3% ±4.0% EPM series power meter automati- 1.2 GHz to 6 GHz ±1.8% ±2.1% cally reads the CF data stored in the 6 GHz to 14 GHz ±1.9% ±2.3% sensor and uses it to make the cor- 14 GHz to 18 GHz ±2.2% ±3.3% rections. Reflection coefficient (Rho) relates to the SWR according to the follow- ing formula: SWR = (1 + Rho)/(1 - Rho) Maximum uncertainties of the CF data are listed in tables 13A and 13B. As the E-series E9300 power sensors have two independent measurement paths (high and low power paths), there are two calibra- tion factor uncertainty tables. The uncertainty analysis for the calibra- tion of the sensors was done in accordance with the ISO Guide. The uncertainty data reported on the calibration certificate is the expanded uncertainty with a 95% confidence level and a coverage factor of 2. General Dimensions: Length 130 mm, width 38 mm, height 30 mm Weight: 0.18 kg (0.4 lbs) References: [1] TIA is the Telecommunications Industry Association; EIA is the Electronic Industries Association. TIA/EIA/IS-97-A is the recommend- ed minimum performance standards for base stations supporting dual- mode wideband spread spectrum cellular mobile stations. TIA/EIA/ IS-98-A is the recommended mini- mum performance standards for dual-mode wideband spread spectrum cellular mobile stations. 18 Table 14. Typical Root sum of squares (rss) 8480 series power sensors uncertainty on the calibration factor data printed on the power sensor (with EPM series power meters) Freq 8482A 8482B 8482H 8483A (MHz) The 8480 series power sensors are 0.1 0.8 1.5 0.8 1.3 designed for use with the 435B, 0.3 0.7 1.4 0.9 1.2 436A, 437B, 438A, 70100A, E1416A 1 0.7 1.4 0.9 1.1 and now the E4418B and E4419B 3 0.8 1.5 0.8 1.2 power meters. These thermocouple 10 0.8 1.5 0.8 1.2 and diode power sensors provide 30 0.8 1.5 0.9 1.2 extraordinary accuracy, stability, 50 0.7 1.4 0.8 1.2 and SWR over a wide range of 100 0.8 1.4 0.8 1.2 frequencies (100 kHz to 110 GHz) 300 0.8 1.4 0.8 1.2 and power levels -70 dBm to 1000 0.8 1.5 0.9 1.2 +44 dBm). 2000 0.8 1.5 0.8 1.2 4000 0.9 1.5 0.9 - Freq (GHz) 8481A 8481B 8481H 8481D 8485A 8385D 8487A 8487D 1 0.7 1.4 0.8 0.8 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 2 0.7 1.4 0.8 0.8 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 4 0.8 1.5 0.8 0.8 1.7 1.7 1.4 1.4 6 0.9 1.5 0.9 0.9 1.7 1.7 1.5 1.4 8 1.0 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.7 1.7 1.5 1.4 10 1.0 1.6 1.0 1.1 1.9 1.9 1.5 1.5 12 1.1 1.6 1.1 1.2 1.9 1.9 1.6 1.5 14 1.2 1.6 1.2 1.1 2.0 2.0 1.6 1.6 16 1.2 1.7 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.1 1.7 1.7 18 1.5 1.9 1.5 1.7 2.1 2.2 1.7 1.7 22 - - - - 2.6 2.7 1.9 1.9 26.5 - - - - 2.8 2.8 2.1 2.2 Freq (GHz) R8486A Q8486A R8486D Q8486D 8485A 8485D 8487A 8487D 26.5 2.2 - 3 - 2.1 2.2 28 2.4 - 3.2 - 3.1a 2.9a 2.2 2.3 30 2.5 - 3 - 3.2a 3.2a 2.3 2.4 33 2.1 2.8 3 4.2 3.7a 3.3a 2.3 2.6 34.5 2.1 2.8 3 4.2 2.3 2.6 37 2.2 2.8 3 4.2 2.4 2.7 40 2.2 2.9 3 4.2 2.5 3.0 42 - 3.9 - 4.9 2.6 3.2 44 - 3.9 - 5.1 2.9 3.5 46 - 3.9 - 5.5 3.1 3.8 48 - 4.9 - 5.8 2.9 3.8 50 - 5.3 - 6.2 3.8 5.0 a. These uncertainties only apply to Option 033. 19 8480 series sensors (with EPM series power meters) Table 15 25 Watt sensors, 1 mW to 25 W (0 dBm to +44 dBm) 1 Model Frequency range Maximum SWR Power linearity Maximum power Connector type Weight 2 8481B 10 MHz to 18 GHz 10 MHz to 2 GHz: 1.10 +35 dBm to + 44 dBm: (±4%) 0°C to 350°C: 30W avg Type - N(m) Net: 0.8 kg (1.75 lb) 2 GHz to 12.4 GHz: 1.18 35°C to 550°C: 25W avg Shipping: 1.5 kg (3.25 lb) 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz: 1.28 0.01 to 5.8 GHz: 500W pk 5.8 to 18 GHz: 125 W pk 500 W.µs per pulse 2 8482B 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz 100 kHz to 2 GHz: 1.10 +35 dBm to + 44 dBm: (±4%) 0°C to 350°C: 30W avg Type - N(m) Net: 0.8 kg (1.75 lb) 2 GHz to 4.2 GHz: 1.18 35°C to 550°C: 25W avg Shipping: 1.5 kg (3.25 lb) 0.01 to 5.8 GHz: 500W pk 5.8 to 18 GHz: 125 W pk 500 W - µs per pulse 3 Watt sensors, 100 µW to 3 W (–10 dBm to +35 dBm) Model Frequency range Maximum SWR Power linearity (1) Maximum power Connector type Weight 8481H 10 MHz to 18 GHz 10 MHz to 8 GHz: 1.20 +25 dBm to + 35 dBm: (±5%) 3.5 W avg, 100 W pk Type - N (m) Net: 0.2 kg (0.38 lb) 8 GHz to12.4 GHz: 1.25 100 W.µs per pulse Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz: 1.30 8482H 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz: 1.20 +25 dBm to + 35 dBm: (±5%) 3.5 W avg, 100 W pk Type - N (m) Net: 0.2 kg (0.38 lb) 100 W.µs per pulse Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) 100 mW sensors, 1 µW to 100 mW (–30 dBm to +20 dBm) Model Frequency range Maximum SWR Power linearity (1) Maximum power Connector type Weight 8485A 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz 50 MHz to 100 MHz: 1.15 +10 dBm to + 20 dBm: (±3%) 300 mW avg, 15 W pk APC - 3.5mm(m) Net: 0.2 kg (.38 lb) 100 MHz to 2 GHz: 1.10 30 W.µs per pulse Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) 2 GHz to 12.4 GHz: 1.15 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz: 1.20 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz: 1.25 Option 26.5 MHz to 33 GHz 26.5 GHz to 33 GHz: 1.40 +10 dBm to + 20 dBm: (±3%) 300 mW avg, 15 W pk APC - 3.5mm(m) Net: 0.2 kg (.38 lb) 8485A-033 30 W.µs per pulse Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) 8481A 10 MHz to 18 GHz 10 MHz to 30 MHz: 1.40 +10 dBm to + 20 dBm: (±3%) 300 mW avg, 15 W pk Type - N (m) Net: 0.2 kg (0.38 lb) 30 MHz to 50 MHz: 1.18 30 W.µs per pulse Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) 50 MHz to 2 GHz: 1.10 2 GHz to 12.4 GHz: 1.18 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz: 1.28 8482A 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz 100 kHz to 300 kHz: 1.60 +10 dBm to + 20 dBm: (±3%) 300 mW avg, 15 W pk Type - N (m) Net: 0.2 kg (0.38 lb) 300 kHz to 1 MHz: 1.20 30 W.µs per pulse Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) 1 MHz to 2 GHz: 1.10 2 GHz to 4.2 GHz: 1.30 8483A 100 kHz to 2 GHz 100 kHz to 600 kHz: 1.80 +10 dBm to + 20 dBm: (±3%) 300 mW avg, 10 W pk Type - N (m) Net: 0.2 kg (0.38 lb) (75 ohm) 600 kHz to 2 GHz: 1.18 (75 ohm) Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) R8486A 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz: 1.40 +10 dBm to + 20 dBm: (±3%) 300 mW avg, 15 W pk Waveguide flange Net: 0.26 kg (0.53 lb) 30 W.µs per pulse UG-599/U Shipping: .66 kg (1.3 lb) Q8486A 33 GHz to 50 GHz 33 GHz to 50 GHz: 1.50 +10 dBm to + 20 dBm: (±3%) 300 mW avg, 15 W pk Waveguide flange Net: 0.26 kg (0.53 lb) 30 W.µs per pulse UG-383/U Shipping: .66 kg (1.3 lb) V8486A 50 GHz to 75 GHz 50 GHz to 75 GHz: 1.06 +10 dBm to + 20 dBm: (±2%) 200 mW avg, 40 W pk Waveguide flange Net: 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) -30 dBm to + 10 dBm: (±1%) (10.µs per pulse, 0.5% UG-385/U Shipping: 1 kg (2.1 lb) duty cycle) W8486A 75 GHz to 110 GHz 75 GHz to 110 GHz: 1.08 (±2%) 200 mW avg, 40 W pk Waveguide flange Net: 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) (10.µs per pulse, 0.5% UG-387/U Shipping: 1 kg (2.1 lb) duty cycle) 8487A 50 MHz to 50 GHz 50 MHz to 100 MHz: 1.15 +10 dBm to + 20 dBm: (±3%) 300 mW avg, 15 W pk 2.4 mm (m) Net: 0.14 kg (.28 lb) 100 MHz to 2 GHz: 1.10 30 W.µs per pulse Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) 2 GHz to 12.4 GHz: 1.15 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz: 1.20 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz: 1.25 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz: 1.30 40 GHz to 50 GHz: 1.50 1. Negligible deviation except for those power ranges noted. 2. For pulses greater than 30 W, the maximum average power (P ) is limited by the energy per pulse (E) in W.µs according to P = 30-0.02 E. a a 20 8480 series sensors (with EPM series power meters) High sensitivity sensors, 100 pW to 10 µW (–70 dBm to –20 dBm) 1 Model Frequency range Maximum SWR Power linearity Maximum power Connector type Weight 3 8481D 10 MHz to 18 GHz 10 MHz to 30 MHz: 1.40 - 30 dBm to - 20 dBm: (±1%) 100 mW avg, 100 m W pk Type - N (m) Net: 0.16 kg (0.37 lb) 30 MHz to 4 GHz: 1.15 Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) 4 GHz to 10 GHz: 1.20 10 GHz to 15 GHz: 1.30 15 GHz to 18 GHz: 1.35 3 8485D 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz 0.05 GHz to 0.1 GHz: 1.19 -30 dBm to -20 dBm: (±2%) 100 mW avg, 100 m W pk APC - 3.5mm (m) Net: 0.2 kg (.38 lb) 0.1 GHz to 4 GHz: 1.15 Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) 4 GHz to 12 GHz: 1.19 12 GHz to 18 GHz: 1.25 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz: 1.29 Option 50 MHz to 33 GHz 26.5 GHz to 33 GHz: 1.35 -30 dBm to -20 dBm: (±2%) 100 mW avg, 100 m W pk APC - 3.5mm (m) Net: 0.2 kg (.38 lb) 8485D-033 Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) 3 8487D 50 kHz to 50 GHz 0.05 GHz to 0.1 GHz: 1.19 -30 dBm to -20 dBm: (±2%) 100 mW avg, 100 m W pk 2.4 mm (m) Net: 0.2 kg (0.38 lb) 0.1 GHz to 4 GHz: 1.15 10 W.µs per pulse Shipping: 0.5 kg (1.0 lb) 2 GHz to 12.4 GHz: 1.20 12.4 GHz to 18 GHz: 1.29 18 GHz to 34 GHz: 1.37 34 GHz to 40 GHz: 1.61 40 GHz to 50 GHz: 1.89 3 R8486D 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz: 1.40 -30 dBm to -25 dBm: (±3%) 100 mW avg, or pk Waveguide flange Net: 0.26 kg (0.53 lb) -25 dBm to -20 dBm: (±5%) 40 V dc max UG-599/U Shipping: .66 kg (1.3 lb) 3 Q8486D 33 GHz to 50 GHz 33 GHz to 50 GHz: 1.40 -30 dBm to 25 dBm: (±3%) 100 mW avg, or pk Waveguide flange Net: 0.26 kg (0.53 lb) -25 dBm to -20 dBm: (±5%) 40 V dc max UG-383/U Shipping: 0.66 kg (1.3 lb) 1. 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