8650A SERIES UNIVERSAL POWER METERS 8650A SERIES The Capabilities to T est T oday’s UNIVERSAL Sophisticated Communications Systems POWER METERS The Giga-tronics 8650A without affecting the accura- BURST Series Universal Power AVERAGE cy of the meter reading. This POWER Meters have the extensive method eliminates the need measurement capabilities and to manually set time gating, TIME unique features required to which can add errors if the tude modulated during the test today’s sophisticated gate is not set accurately. pulse ‘on’ period — such as communications systems TDMA signals. faster and more accurately. GSM Using the exclusive Burst The Time Gating feature of Average Power mode (BAP), TDMA the 8650A lets you program the average power reading in 5% 95% The 8650A can automatically the pulse burst is automati- measure the average power cally measured between the TIME GATE of pulse modulated signals or 3 dB points. Therefore, the pulse signals that are ampli- duty cycle can change in time TIME The Giga-tronics 8650A Series combines the speed, range and capabilities needed to test today’s sophisticated communications systems. POWER POWER Giga-tronics 8650A Features and SpeciŢcations GPIB CW Measurement Speed (rdgs/s) Normal Mode >300 Swift Mode >1,750 Fast Buffered Mode >26,000 GPIB Modulated Measurement Speed (rdgs/s) Normal Mode >150 Swift Mode >800 a measurement start time INSTANTANEOUS Fast Modulated Mode >800 and duration to measure the PEAK POWER Asynchronous Sample Rate 2.5–5 MHz Maximum Diode Sensor Video Bandwidth 20 MHz average power during a spe- You can also measure the Maximum Instrument Video Bandwidth 10 MHz ciŢc time period of a GSM instantaneous peak power Maximum Single Sensor CW Dynamic Range 90 dB Maximum Single Sensor Modulation Dynamic Range burst signal. The graphic dis- level of a pulse modulated TDMA/GSM 60–80 dB CDMA (IS-95) 80 dB play provides visual feedback signal with the 8650A. Wideband CDMA (10 MHz bandwidth) 80 dB if you prefer to set the gate Maximum Peak Power Sensor Rise Time 100 ns Automatic Time Gate Setting Yes manually. And, of course, Direct Crest Factor Measurement Yes SELECTED SAMPLE POINT Statistical Power Measurement Analysis Yes there is the ability to use the TTL signal for automatically setting the time gate control. 8650A lets you display the A built-in delay line lets you highest instantaneous power CDMA trigger a few nanoseconds measured from the time the The 8650A has the wide, ahead of the pulse for rising feature is enabled until it is 80 dB single sensor dynamic edge measurements. While a reset. range required for CDMA built-in time base gives you The display value tracks signal open-loop tests, the sample delay control up to the measured value only speed you need to quickly 100 ms after the trigger HOLD HOLD measure power during point with 0.5 ns resolution. HOLD closed-loop tests, and the And you can view the proŢle (RESET) 10 MHz bandwidth needed and see the exact measure- TIME to test third-generation ment point on the pulse. CDMA signals. when it is rising to a new MAXIMUM PEAK maximum; when the meas- AVERAGE 80 dB POWER ured value falls, the display POWER The peak hold feature of the value holds at the maximum. FREQUENCY POWER POWER The Features to do the Job Faster, Easier and More Accurately HOLD HOLD CREST HOLD FACTOR (dB) Or use our BURST START AND AVG. exclusive fast END EXCLUDE HOLD HOLD buffered The exclusive burst start and CREST HOLD FACTOR (dB) AVG. mode to end exclude capabilities of (RESET) TIME further the 8650A allow you to CREST FACTOR reduce processor overhead exclude the beginning or end The crest factor capability of and capture over 26,000 of a burst when measuring the 8650A displays the ratio readings per second. the average burst power. of the maximum peak power Incredible BURST WIDTH (peak hold) measurement to speed for CW the average power measure- and modulated EXCLUDE INCLUDE IN BURST AVERAGE ment (in dB) from the time measurements BURST START EXCLUDE the feature is enabled until it results from an TIME is reset. asynchronous The crest factor capability sampling rate of 2.5 to Masking the beginning or operates in the same manner 5 MHz, that minimizes the the end of a burst signal, in as the peak hold capability: aliasing effects of signals to order to exclude overshoot the display value holds at the produce faster average or other distortions, can be maximum until it is reset. power measurements. desirable or even required And the 8650A features a for certain types of power INCREDIBLE SPEED wide variety of statistical measurements. AND STATISTICAL power meas- BURST WIDTH ANALYSIS urement analy- No other meter delivers the sis, to evaluate INCLUDE IN BURST AVERAGE EXCLUDE measurement speed available communica- BURST END EXCLUDE from the 8650A. tions system Achieve over 1,750 read- efŢciency. TIME ings per second over GPIB. POWER POWER POWER Accuracy Audit The Accuracy Audit table lists the signiŢcant uncertainties of an absolute power measurement. The accuracy of the 8650A combined with the 80301A sensor is compared to a typical thermocouple sensor/meter combination at +20 dBm, 0 dBm, and –30 dBm (the dynamic limit of the thermocouple Unrivaled Accuracy and Built-In Calibration sensor). The uncertainty comparison at –30 dBm illustrates the accuracy advantage of a wide dynamic sensor, even when the full 90 dB dynamic range is not utilized. +20 dBm 8650A Typical Frequency = 1 GHz; Source with Thermocouple Match = 1.5:1 80301A Meter/Sensor Instrumentation Uncertainty 5.2% + 2.5% –4.5% ± Sensor Power Linearity (>8 GHz) ±0% ± 0% Calibrator Uncertainty ± 1.2% ± 1.2% Calibrator/Sensor Mismatch ± 0.28% ± 0.23% Giga-tronics uses diode sen- BUILT-IN Calibration Factor Uncertainty ± 1.04% ± 1.6% Zero Set ± 0.00000005% ± 0.00005% sors exclusively to provide FREQUENCY Noise ± 0.00000005% ± 0.0001% Mismatch (Sensor/Source) ± 2.25% ± 2.0% speed, range, capability and RESPONSE % Total Uncertainty ±9.97% + 7.53 –9.53% dB Total Uncertainty ± 0.41 dB + 0.316 – 0.4 dB accuracy unavailable from CALIBRATION 0 dBm 8650A Typical Frequency = 1 GHz; Source with Thermocouple any other power meter. ConŢguring the meter Match = 1.5:1 80301A Meter/Sensor Instrumentation Uncertainty 0.5% ± 0.5% ± for measurements is Sensor Power Linearity (>8 GHz) ±0% ± 0% Calibrator Uncertainty ± 1.2% ± 1.2% ACCURACY OVER easy with calibration Calibrator/Sensor Mismatch ± 0.28% ± 0.23% Calibration Factor Uncertainty ± 1.04% ± 1.6% A 90 dB RANGE factors programmed Zero Set ± 0.000005% ± 0.005% Noise ± 0.000005% ± 0.01% Mismatch (Sensor/Source) ± 2.25% ± 2.0% Giga-tronics has solved the into the sensor. % Total Uncertainty ± 5.27% ± 5.54% dB Total Uncertainty ± 0.22 dB ± 0.23 dB problem that limited the use When the measure- –30 dBm 8650A Typical of diode sensors to below ment frequency is Frequency = 1 GHz; Source with Thermocouple Match = 1.5:1 80301A Meter/Sensor –20 dBm — the ‘square law’ entered, the meter Instrumentation Uncertainty ± 0.925% ± 0.5% Sensor Power Linearity (>8 GHz) ± ±0% 0% Calibrator Uncertainty ± 1.2% ± 1.2% region — by utilizing a automatically applies the Calibrator/Sensor Mismatch ± 0.28% ± 0.23% Calibration Factor Uncertainty ± 1.04% ± 1.6% patented built-in power correct calibration fac- Zero Set ± 0.005% ± 5% Noise ± 0.005% ± 10% sweep calibration system. tor from the sensor Mismatch (Sensor/Source) ± 2.25% ± 2.0% % Total Uncertainty ± 5.71% ± 20.53% The power sweep calibra- EEPROM. And the dB Total Uncertainty ± 0.24 dB ± 0.8 dB tor uses a 50 MHz amplitude meter automatically controlled oscillator to step reads a new set of cal factors enter new calibration fac- from –30 to +20 dBm in when a sensor is changed. tors. You not only avoid 1 dB increments. Each step is This avoids the chance of measurement errors; you set using an internal thermis- measurement error from also save yourself test time. tor — the standard for accu- using invalid calibration fac- An EEPROM in all Giga-tronics sensors racy and traceability. tors when you change sen- automatically applies the correct cal factor, so you save time and avoid measurement errors. Giga-tronics gives you sors, or from forgetting to thermistor accuracy plus diode speed for measuring signals over a full 90 dB power range. The Secret is the Sensors Giga-tronics power meter architecture provides for a broad choice of functional sensors. Just by changing a sensor, you can measure CW power, pulse power, and the peak and aver- age power of TDMA, GSM and CDMA signals faster, more accurately, and over a wider range. PULSE POWER MEASUREMENTS THE Attach a Giga-tronics 80350A Series Peak FASTEST Power Sensor to an 8650A meter and CW MEASUREMENTS directly measure the instantaneous peak Giga-tronics 80300A Series CW Power power level of a pulse modulated signal. Sensors let you measure CW power from Use the ‘sample delay’ function to set the 10 MHz to 40 GHz at more than 1,750 desired measurement point on the wave- readings per second over GPIB. form. And an external scope can be used Measure up to 90 dB with a single sensor, to view the proŢle and see the exact and select from a variety of high power measurement point on the pulse. sensors, up to 50 W. Sensor Measurement Capabilities Sensor Model Signal Type 80301A 80350A 80401A 80601A 80701A CW Power Level –70 to +20 dBm –30 to +20 dBm –67 to +20 dBm –67 to +20 dBm –64 to +20 dBm Amplitude Modulation N/A N/A f < 40 kHz, –60 to +20 dBm f < 1.5 MHz, –60 to +20 dBm f < 10 MHz, –60 to +20 dBm m m m Rate, Power Range f > 40 kHz, –60 to –20 dBm f > 1.5 MHz, –60 to –20 dBm m m Two-Tone N/A N/A < 40 kHz, –60 to +20 dBm < 1.5 MHz, –60 to +20 dBm ≤ 10 MHz, –60 to +20 dBm Maximum Separation > 40 kHz, –60 to –20 dBm > 1.5 MHz, –60 to –20 dBm > 10 MHz, –60 to –20 dBm Between Carriers Pulse Modulation N/A > 350 ns > 200 µs > 300 µs > 100 µs Pulse Width Pulse Width Pulse Width Pulse Width Burst with Modulation N/A N/A f < 40 kHz, > 200 µs f < 1.5 MHz, > 300 µs f < 10 MHz, > 100 µs m m m f Pulse Width; –40 to +20 dBm Pulse Width; –40 to +20 dBm Pulse Width; –30 to +20 dBm m = modulation rate f > 40 kHz, > 200 µs f > 1.5 MHz, > 300 µs f > 10 MHz, > 100 µs m m m Pulse Width; –40 to –20 dBm Pulse Width; –40 to –20 dBm Pulse Width; –30 to –20 dBm MODULATED POWER MEASUREMENTS The Giga-tronics 80400A Series Modulated Power Sensors let you measure the average power of ampli- tude modulated, burst modulated and other complex modulated signals — such And the Giga-tronics 80701A Modulated Power Sensor operating with the 8650A power meter, provides system bandwidth up to 10 MHz to measure the peak and average power of wide band, third-genera- tion CDMA signals over an 80 dB range. as TDMA signals — at bandwidths up to 40 kHz. The Giga-tronics 80600A Series Modulated Power Sensors provide bandwidth up to 1.5 MHz to measure the peak and average power of CDMA signals. Displays of Intelligence Each sensor uses an EEPROM to store values of cal factor. Entering the measurement frequency SEE FOR YOURSELF automatically calls up the correct cal factor. If the measurement The 8650A incorporates a frequency is between cal factor points, the meter automatically 3.72” wide by 2.15” high enters an interpolated value. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with 240 x 120 dot resolu- A volts per frequency input is available to set the cal factor when tion, 0.38 mm dot pitch, and connected to an RF source. As the source frequency is modiŢed the Cold Cathode Fluorescent V/F output will automatically set the power meter to the correct cal Lamp (CCFL) back light for factor, thereby eliminating the need maximum detail and opti- for manual input. mum viewing. Peak (Pulse) power sensors can be The large display lets you set to the desired measurement point of a pulse signal. The trigger see more information. And point can be set using an internal power level or a TTL signal. the display works in tandem with the meter controls to let you view menu selections and see your input data as Recall setup can be used to pre-conŢgure measurement you enter it. modes for later use. Full descriptive details help to You can view calibration clearly identify the settings information, select a standard before recall. mode, setup and recall pre- conŢgured, custom modes, and set measurement points and durations. An extensive list of help panels provide assistance in setting up special features and guidance in making the measurement. The graphic display provides visual feedback as you set the measurement start time and duration of the time gate to measure the average power during a speciŢc time period. View the mean power and standard deviation of the modulated signal over a time period of interest. STATISTICAL Standard deviation offers an alter- native descriptive analysis of the ANALYSIS power variation when compared to the traditional crest factor. Excessive cost can prove as detrimental to the success of The Cumulative Distribution communications equipment Function (CDF) shows the as inadequate performance. percentage of time a signal is below a selected power level. The The 8650A provides a x axis displays the amount of power at the selected level, meas- range of statistical power ured in dBm, and the y axis dis- plays the percentage of time the measurement analysis fea- power is at or below the power speciŢed by the x axis. The tures that help you optimize Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF) reori- your designs to prevent inad- ents the CDF curve in accordance with the equation CCDF = 1-CDF equate performance due to for more accustomed viewing of a descending slope. Moving a cursor under design or excessive along the slope of the curve dis- plays the power level in dBm and cost due to over design. the corresponding percentage of time the signal is above that level. These features include crest factor, standard devi- The histogram function allows you to view a power range distribution ation, strip chart, CDF/CCDF, over a period of time. The x axis displays the minimum to maximum and histogram, and they let power levels measured during the interval time period, and the y axis you view and thoroughly displays the percent of time each power level is measured. A zoom analyze the power signal feature lets you view smaller seg- ments of the power range to bet- over a selected period of ter analyze the percentage of time a speciŢc power level has occurred. time. The strip chart function allows you to view the vary- ing power levels of a signal over a Combined, they make the period of time. The x axis displays time from the start of the meas- 8650A the most advanced urement to a selectable period of power meter available for 1 to 200 minutes, and the y axis displays the minimum to maximum communications systems power levels measured during the selected period. Moving a cursor design. along the x axis displays time and the corresponding power level. Giga-tronics CW Power Sensor Selection Guide 4 Frequency Range/ Maximum Power Linearity Power Range Power (Frequency > 8 GHz) RF Connector Length Diameter Weight VSWR 200 mW CW Power Sensors 80301A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +23 dBm (200 mW) 70 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 114.5 mm 32 mm 0.18 kg 1.12: 0.01 - 2 GHz – – 70 to +20 dBm 20 to +20 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (4.5 in) (1.25 in) (0.4 lb) 1.22: 2 - 12.4 GHz – – 80302A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +23 dBm (200 mW) 70 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB APC-7 114.5 mm 32 mm 0.18 kg 1.29: 12.4 - 18 GHz – – 70 to +20 dBm 20 to +20 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (4.5 in) (1.25 in) (0.4 lb) – – 1 80303A 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz +23 dBm (200 mW) 70 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type K(m) 114.5 mm 32 mm 0.18 kg 1.12: 0.01 - 2 GHz – – 70 to +20 dBm 20 to +20 dBm: ±0.1 dB/10 dB 50Ω (4.5 in) (1.25 in) (0.4 lb) 1.22: 2 - 12.4 GHz – – 1 80304A 10 MHz to 40 GHz +23 dBm (200 mW) 70 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type K(m) 114.5 mm 32 mm 0.18 kg 1.38: 12.4 - 18 GHz – – 70 to 0 dBm 20 to 0 dBm: ±0.2 dB/10 dB 50Ω (4.5 in) (1.25 in) (0.4 lb) 1.43: 18 - 26.5 GHz – – 1.92: 26.5 - 40 GHz Low VSWR CW Power Sensors 1 80310A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +29 dBm (800 mW) 64 to 14 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type K(m) 127 mm 32 mm 0.23 kg 1.13: 0.01 - 2 GHz – – 64 to +26 dBm 14 to +26 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (5.0 in) (1.25 in) (0.5 lb) 1.16: 2 - 12 GHz – – 80313A 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz +29 dBm (800 mW) 64 to 14 dBm: ±0.00 dB 1.23: 12 - 18 GHz – – 64 to +26 dBm 14 to +26 dBm: ±0.1 dB/10 dB 1.29: 18 - 26.5 GHz – – 80314A 10 MHz to 40 GHz +29 dBm (800 mW) 64 to 14 dBm: ±0.00 dB 1.50: 26.5 - 40 GHz – – 64 to +6 dBm 14 to +6dBm: ±0.2 dB/10 dB – – 1 W CW Power Sensors 1 80320A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +30 dBm (1 W) 60 to 10 dBm:±0.00 dB Type K(m) 127 mm 32 mm 0.23 kg 1.11: 0.01 - 2 GHz – – 60 to +30 dBm 10 to +30 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (5.0 in) (1.25 in) (0.5 lb) 1.12: 2 - 12 GHz – – 80323A 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz +30 dBm (1 W) 60 to 10 dBm: ±0.00 dB 1.18: 12 - 18 GHz – – 60 to +30 dBm 10 to +30 dBm: ±0.1 dB/10 dB 1.22: 18 - 26.5 GHz – – 80324A 10 MHz to 40 GHz +30 dBm (1 W) 60 to 10 dBm: ±0.00 dB 1.36: 26.5 - 40 GHz – – 60 to +10 dBm 10 to +10 dBm: ±0.2 dB/10 dB – – 2 5 W CW Power Sensor 80321A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +37 dBm (5 W) 50 to 0 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 150 mm 32 mm 0.23 kg 1.20: 0.01 - 6 GHz – 50 to +37 dBm 0 to +37 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (5.9 in) (1.25 in) (0.5 lb) 1.25: 6 - 12.4 GHz – 1.35: 12.4 - 18 GHz 3 25 W CW Power Sensor 80322A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +44 dBm (25 W) 40 to +10 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 230 mm 104 mm 0.3 kg 1.20: 0.01 - 6 GHz – 40 to +44 dBm +10 to +44 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (9.0 in) (4.1 in) (0.6 lb) 1.30: 6 - 12.4 GHz – 1.40: 12.4 - 18 GHz 3 50 W CW Power Sensor 80325A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +47 dBm (50 W) 40 to +10 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 230 mm 104 mm 0.3 kg 1.25: 0.01 - 6 GHz – 40 to +47 dBm +10 to +47 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (9.0 in) (4.1 in) (0.6 lb) 1.35: 6 - 12.4 GHz – 1.45: 12.4 - 18 GHz Giga-tronics Peak Power Sensor Selection Guide 4 Frequency Range/ Maximum Power Linearity Power Range Power (Frequency > 8 GHz) RF Connector Length Diameter Weight VSWR 200 mW Peak Power Sensors 80350A 45 MHz to 18 GHz +23 dBm (200 mW) 30 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 165 mm 37 mm 0.3 kg 1.12: 0.045 - 2 GHz – – 20 to +20 dBm, Peak CW or Peak 20 to +20 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (6.5 in) (1.25 in) (0.7 lb) 1.22: 2 - 12.4 GHz – – 30 to +20 dBm, CW 1.37: 12.4 - 18 GHz – 1 80353A 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz +23 dBm (200 mW) 30 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type K(m) 165 mm 37 mm 0.3 kg 1.50: 18 - 26.5 GHz – – 20 to +20 dBm, Peak CW or Peak 20 to +20 dBm: ±0.1 dB/10 dB 50Ω (6.5 in) (1.25 in) (0.7 lb) 1.92: 26.5 - 40 GHz – – 30 to +20 dBm, CW – 1 80354A 45 MHz to 40 GHz +23 dBm (200 mW) 30 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type K(m) 165 mm 37 mm 0.3 kg – – 20 to +0.0 dBm, Peak CW or Peak 20 to 0.0 dBm: ±0.2 dB/10 dB 50Ω (6.5 in) (1.25 in) (0.7 lb) – – 30 to +0.0 dBm, CW – 5, 7 5 W Peak Power Sensor 80351A 45 MHz to 18 GHz CW: +37 dBm 10 to +0 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 200 mm 37 mm 0.3 kg 1.15: 0.045 - 4 GHz – 0 to +40 dBm, Peak (5 W Average) 0.0 to +40 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (7.9 in) (1.25 in) (0.7 lb) 1.25: 4 - 12.4 GHz 10 to +37 dBm, CW Peak: +43 dBm 1.35: 12.4 - 18 GHz – 6, 7 25 W Peak Power Sensor 80352A 45 MHz to 18 GHz CW: +44 dBm 0.0 to +10 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 280 mm 104 mm 0.3 kg 1.20: 0.045 - 6 GHz +10 to +50 dBm, Peak (25 W Average) +10 to +50 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (11.0 in) (4.1 in) (0.7 lb) 1.30: 6 - 12.4 GHz 0.0 to +44 dBm, CW Peak: +53 dBm 1.40: 12.4 - 18 GHz 6, 7 50 W Peak Power Sensor 80355A 45 MHz to 18 GHz CW: +47 dBm 0.0 to +10 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 280 mm 104 mm 0.3 kg 1.25: 0.045 - 6 GHz +10 to +50 dBm, Peak (50 W Average) +10 to +50 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (11.0 in) (4.1 in) (0.7 lb) 1.35: 6 - 12.4 GHz 0.0 to +47 dBm, CW Peak: +53 dBm 1.45: 12.4 - 18 GHz Giga-tronics Bridge Selection Guide 4 Frequency Range/ Maximum Power Linearity Power Range Power (Frequency > 8 GHz) Input Test Port Directivity Weight VSWR Precision CW Return Loss Bridges 80501 10 MHz to 18 GHz +27 dBm (0.5 W) 35 to +10 dBm: ±0.1 dB Type N(f) Type N(f) 38 dB 0.340 kg < 1.17: 0.01 - 8 GHz – 35 to +20 dBm +10 to +20 dBm: ±0.1 dB 50Ω 50Ω < 1.27: 8 - 18 GHz – ±0.005 dB/dB 80502 10 MHz to 18 GHz +27 dBm (0.5 W) 35 to +10 dBm: ±0.1 dB Type N(f) APC-7(f) 40 dB 0.340 kg < 1.13: 0.01 - 8 GHz – 35 to +20 dBm +10 to +20 dBm: ±0.1 dB 50Ω 50Ω < 1.22: 8 - 18 GHz – ±0.005 dB/dB 80503 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz +27 dBm (0.5 W) 35 to +10 dBm: ±0.1 dB SMA(f) SMA(f) 35 dB 0.340 kg < 1.22: 0.01 - 18 GHz – 35 to +20 dBm +10 to +20 dBm: ±0.1 dB 50Ω 50Ω < 1.27: 18 - 26.5 GHz – ±0.005 dB/dB 80504 10 MHz to 40 GHz +27 dBm (0.5 W) 35 to +10 dBm: ±0.1 dB Type K(f) Type K(f) 30 dB 0.198 kg < 1.35: 0.01 - 26.5 GHz – 35 to +20 dBm +10 to +20 dBm: ±0.1 dB 50Ω 50Ω < 1.44: 26.5 - 40 GHz – ±0.005 dB/dB Giga-tronics Modulation Power Sensor Selection Guide (f < 40 kHz) m 4 Frequency Range/ Maximum Power Linearity Power Range Power (Frequency > 8 GHz) RF Connector Length Diameter Weight VSWR 200 mW Modulation Power Sensors 80401A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +23 dBm (200 mW) 67 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 114.5 mm 32 mm 0.18 kg 1.12: 0.01 - 2 GHz – – 67 to +20 dBm 20 to +20 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (4.5 in) (1.25 in) (0.4 lb) 1.22: 2 - 12.4 GHz – – 80402A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +23 dBm (200 mW) 67 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB APC-7 1.29: 12.4 - 18 GHz – – 67 to +20 dBm 20 to +20 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω – – Low VSWR Modulation Power Sensor 1 80410A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +29 dBm (800 mW) 64 to 14 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type K (m) 127 mm 32 mm 0.23 kg 1.13: 0.01 - 2 GHz – – 64 to +26 dBm 14 to +26 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (5.0 in) (1.25 in) (0.5 lb) 1.16: 2 - 12 GHz – – 1.23: 12 - 18 GHz 1 W Modulation Power Sensor 1 80420A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +30 dBm (1 W) 57 to 10 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type K (m) 127 mm 32 mm 0.23 kg 1.11: 0.01 - 2 GHz – – 57 to +30 dBm 10 to +30 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (5.0 in) (1.25 in) (0.5 lb) 1.12: 2 - 12 GHz – – 1.18: 12 - 18 GHz 2 5 W Modulation Power Sensor 80421A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +37 dBm (5 W) 47 to 0 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 150 mm 32 mm 0.23 kg 1.20: 0.01 - 6 GHz – 47 to +37 dBm 0 to +37 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (5.9 in) (1.25 in) (0.5 lb) 1.25: 6 - 12.4 GHz – 1.35: 12.4 - 18 GHz 3 25 W Modulation Power Sensor 80422A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +44 dBm (25 W) 37 to +10 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 230 mm 104 mm 0.3 kg 1.20: 0.01 - 6 GHz – 37 to +44 dBm +10 to +44 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (9.0 in) 4.1 in) (0.6 lb) 1.30: 6 - 12.4 GHz – 1.40: 12.4 - 18 GHz 3 50 W Modulation Power Sensor 80425A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +47 dBm (50 W) 34 to +10 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 230 mm 104 mm 0.3 kg 1.25: 0.01 - 6 GHz – 34 to +47 dBm +10 to +47 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (9.0 in) (4.1 in) (0.6 lb) 1.35: 6 - 12.4 GHz – 1.45: 12.4 - 18 GHz Giga-tronics Modulation Power Sensor Selection Guide (f < 1.5 MHz) m 4 Frequency Range/ Maximum Power Linearity Power Range Power (Frequency > 8 GHz) RF Connector Length Diameter Weight VSWR 200 mW Modulation Power Sensors 80601A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +23 dBm (200 mW) 67 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 137 mm 41 mm 0.23 kg 1.12: 0.01 - 2 GHz – – 67 to +20 dBm, CW 20 to +20 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (5.39 in) (1.62 in) (0.5 lb) 1.22: 2 - 12.4 GHz – – 1.29: 12.4 - 18 GHz 5, 7 5 W Modulation Power Sensor 80621A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +37 dBm (5 W) 47 to 0 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 175 mm 41 mm 0.28 kg 1.20: 0.01 - 6 GHz – 47 to +37 dBm 0 to +37 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (6.90 in) (1.62 in) (0.6 lb) 1.25: 6 - 12.4 GHz – 1.35: 12.4 - 18 GHz Giga-tronics Modulation Power Sensor Selection Guide (f < 10 MHz) m Frequency Range/ Maximum 4 Power Range Power Power Linearity RF Connector Length Diameter Weight VSWR 200 mW Modulation Power Sensor 80701A (Requires Option 12) Frequency >8 GHz 50 MHz to 18 GHz +23 dBm (200 mW) 60 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type N(m) 120 mm 27 mm 0.10 kg 1.12: 0.01 - 2 GHz – – 64 to +20 dBm, CW 20 to +20 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB 50Ω (4.72 in) (1.06 in) (0.2 lb) 1.22: 2 - 12.4 GHz – – 250 MHz to 18 GHz Frequency <500 MHz 1.29: 12.4 - 18 GHz 60 to +20 dBm, Modulation 60 to 20 dBm: ±0.00 dB – – – 20 to +20 dBm: ±0.05 dB/10 dB – Giga-tronics True RMS Sensors Selection Guide (f > 1.5 MHz) m 4 Frequency Range/ Maximum Power Linearity Power Range Power (Frequency > 8 GHz) RF Connector Length Diameter Weight VSWR True RMS Sensors (-30 dBm to +20 dBm) 1 80330A 10 MHz to 18 GHz +33 dBm (2 W) 30 to +20 dBm: ±0.00 dB Type K(m) 152 mm 32 mm 0.27 kg 1.12: 0.01 - 12 GHz – 80333A 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 50Ω (6.0 in) (1.25 in) (0.6 lb) 1.15: 12 - 18 GHz 80334A 10 MHz to 40 GHz 1.18: 18 - 26.5 GHz 1.29: 26.5 - 40 GHz Sensor Calibration Factor Uncertainties 8 Frequency (GHz) Root Sum of Squares (RSS) Uncertainties(%) 9 80301A 80321A 9 80302A 80322A 9 80350A 80325A 9 80401A 80303A 80310A 80320A 80421A 9 9 80402A 80304A 80313A 80323A 80422A 80330A 80351A 9 9 80601A 80353A 80314A 80324A 80425A 80333A 80352A 9 9 Lower Upper 80701A 80354A 80410A 80420A 80621A 80334A 80355A Min 1 1.04 1.64 1.58 1.58 4.54 1.58 4.92 1 2 1.20 1.73 1.73 1.73 4.67 1.73 5.04 1 The K connector is electrically and mechanically compatible with the APC-3.5 and SMA connec- 2 4 1.33 1.93 1.91 1.91 4.89 1.90 7.09 tors. Note: Use a Type N(m) to SMA(f) adapter (part no. 29835) for calibration of power sensors 2 3 4 6 1.41 2.03 2.02 2.01 5.01 2.01 7.17 with Type K(m) connectors. Power coefŢcient equals <0.01 dB/Watt. Power coefŢcient equals 4 5 6 8 1.52 2.08 2.07 2.06 5.12 2.06 7.25 <0.015 dB/Watt. For frequencies above 8 GHz, add power linearity to system linearity. Power 6 coefŢcient equals <0.01 dB/Watt (Average). Power coefŢcient equals <0.015 dB/Watt 8 12.4 1.92 2.55 2.54 2.53 5.56 2.53 7.56 7 (Average). Peak operating range above CW maximum range is limited to <10% duty cycle. 12.4 18 2.11 2.83 2.80 2.79 5.89 2.78 12.37 8 9 Square root of the sum of the individual uncertainties squared (RSS). Cal Factor numbers 18 26.5 — 3.63 3.68 3.62 — 3.59 — allow for 3% repeatability when reconnecting an attenuator to a sensor and 3% for attenuator 26.5 40 — 6.05 5.54 5.39 — 5.30 — measurement uncertainty and mismatch of sensor/pad combination. 8650A Series Universal Power Meter SpeciŢcations SpeciŢcations describe the instrument’s warranted performance, 1 GHz Calibrator: (Option 12) REMOTE INPUTS/OUTPUTS and apply when using the 80300A, 80400A, 80600A, and Required for 80700A Series Sensors. V Prop F Input (BNC): Sets calibration factors 13 80700A Series Sensors. Calibrator: +20 dBm to -30 dBm using source VpropF output. power sweep calibration signal to dynamically Analog Output (2) (BNC): Provides an output METER 10 linearize power sensors. voltage of 0 to 10V for Channels 1 and 2 in Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 40 GHz 13 Connector: Type N, 50 Ω either Lin or Log units. Does not operate in Swift Power Range: -70 dBm to +47 dBm 10 Frequency: (Switchable): 1 GHz, nominal; or Buffered modes. (100 pW to 50 Watt) 10 50 MHz, nominal Trigger Input (BNC): TTL trigger input signal Single Sensor Dynamic Range: 0.0 dBm Accuracy: ±1.2% worst case for for Swift and Fast Buffered modes. CW Power Sensors: 90 dB one year, over temperature range of 5º to 35ºC. GPIB Interface: IEEE-488 and IEC-625 remote Peak (Pulse) Power Sensors: 40 dB, Peak @ VSWR: <1.07 (Return Loss >30 dB) 0 dBm. programming 50 dB, CW 800 MHz - 1 GHz Synthesizer RS232 Interface: Programmable serial interface, Modulation Power Sensors: 87 dB, CW 11 SpeciŢcations: (Option 12) DB-9 connector 80 dB, MAP/PAP 11 Power Range: +15 dBm to -30 dBm, settable in 60 dB, BAP GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 dB steps. Display Resolution: User selectable from Temperature Range: Frequency: 800 MHz to 1 GHz, settable in 14 1 dB to 0.001 dB in Log mode, and from 1 to 4 Operating: 0º to 55ºC (+32º to +131ºF) 1 MHz steps. digits of display resolution in Linear mode. Storage: -40ºC to 70ºC (-40º to +158ºF) Power Stability: <0.1 dB/Hour Meter Functions Power Requirements: Frequency Accuracy: ± 0.05% Measurement Modes (Sensors): 100/120/220/240V ±10%, Instrumentation Linearity: CW (80300A, 80350A, 80400A, 80600A, and 48 to 440 Hz, 25VA typical ±0.02 dB over any 20 dB range from 80700A Series) Physical Characteristics: 15 -70 to +16 dBm. Peak (80350A Series) Dimensions: 215 mm (8.4 in) wide, 11 ±0.02 dB + (±0.05 dB/dB) from +16 to +20 dBm. MAP/PAP/BAP (80400A, 80600A, and 80700A Series) 89 mm (3.5 in) high, 368 mm (14.5 in) deep ±0.04 dB from -70 to +16 dBm. Averaging: User selectable, auto-averaging or Weight: 4.55 kg (10lbs) manual from 1-512 readings. Timed averaging from ORDERING INFORMATION 3 20 ms to 20 seconds. 2 POWER METERS dB Rel and Offset: Power display can be 1 8651A Single Input Universal Power Meter offset by -99.999 to +99.999 dB to account for (includes 1 sensor cable) 0 external loss/gain. 8652A Dual Input Universal Power Meter -1 ConŢguration Storage Registers: (includes 2 sensor cables) -2 Allows up to 20 front panel setups. -3 Power Measurements and Display ACCESSORIES 80301A ConŢgurations: Any two of the following -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 One manual, one power cord. 80310A -64 -54 -44 -34 -24 -14 -4 6 16 25 channel conŢgurations, simultaneously: 80320A POWER METER OPTIONS -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 A, B, A/B, B/A, A-B, B-A, DLYA, DLYB 80321A -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 01 Rack mount kit Number of Display Lines: 4 80322A -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 44 03 8651A Rear Panel Sensor and Calibrator Connections 80325A Sampling: -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 04 8652A Rear Panel Sensor and Calibrator Connections 80330A -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 CW and Modulation Mode: 2.5 to 5 MHz asynchronous 80401A, 80601A (CW) 05 Soft Carry Case -67 -57 -47 -37 -27 -17 -7 3 13 20 Analog Bandwidth: 80701A (CW) -64 -54 -44 -34 -25 -16 -7 3 13 20 07 Side Mounted Carrying Handle CW Mode: ≥3 kHz 08 Transit Case, (Includes Soft Carry Case) Input, (dBm) Modulation Mode: >10 MHz 09 Dual Rack Mount Kit (with assembly instructions) Time Gating: Graph shows linearity plus worst case zero set, and noise 10 Dual Rack Mount Kit (factory assembled) versus input power Trigger Delay: 0 to 327 ms 12 1 GHz, 50 MHz Switchable Calibrator Gate Time: 10 µs to 327 ms Temperature CoefŢcient of 13 8651A Rear Panel Input Connector Holdoff Time: 0 to 327 ms Linearity: <0.3%/ºC temperature change following 14 8652A Rear Panel Input Connectors Power Sweep calibration. 24 hour warm-up required. ACCURACY Zeroing Accuracy: (CW) 50 MHz Calibrator: (Standard) 12 Zero Set: <±50 pW, <±100 pW with Calibrator: +20 dBm to -30 dBm 80400A and 80600A Series Modulation Power Sensors. power sweep calibration signal to dynamically 10 11 Depending on sensor used. MAP (Modulated Average Power), <±200 pW with 80700A Series Sensors. linearize the power sensors. 12 PAP (Pulse Average Power), BAP (Burst Average Power). SpeciŢed 12 Zero Drift: <±100 pW during 1 hour, Connector: Type N, 50 Ω performance applies with maximum averaging and 24 hour warm-up 13 14 at constant temperature. Operates in Normal Mode only. Display <±200 pW with 80400A and 80600A Series Sensors, Frequency: 50 MHz, nominal 15 contrast reduces above 50° C. Does not apply to 80701A Sensor <±400 pW with 80700A Series Sensors. 0.0 dBm Accuracy: ±1.2% worst case for below 500 MHz. Noise: <±50 pW, <±100 pW with 80400A one year, over temperature range of 5º to 35ºC. SpeciŢcations subject to change without notice. @ and 80600A Series Modulation Power Sensors. VSWR: <1.05 (Return Loss >33 dB) 0 dBm. <±200 pW with 80700A Series Sensors. Measurable over any 1 minute interval after zeroing, 3 standard deviations. Giga-tronics Incorporated 4650 Norris Canyon Road San Ramon, California 94583 Telephone: 800 726 4442 or 925 328 4650 Telefax: 925 328 4700 Web Site: www.gigatronics.com © 1999 Giga-tronics Incorporated GT-167-B SENSORS TYPICAL ERROR (dB)