The LB5918A from LadyBug Technologies is a True-RMS Power Sensor that operates from 1 MHz to 18 GHz. It can measure a continuous average power from -60 dBm to +26 dBm and peak input pulsed power of up to 2 W. This power sensor utilizes a highly accurate, thermally-stabilized, two path, RMS responding, square law diode detection scheme that accurately conducts measurements of any signal regardless of its modulation bandwidth. The patented thermally stable technology ensures stable measurements over the entire operating temperature range without user intervention, zeroing or calibration. This patented process also eliminates user zeroing and calibration before use. It mitigates measurement interruption due to automatic calibration bolstering the performance and reliability of ATE systems.
The LB5918A uses LadyBug’s PMA-12 power meter software and allows users to make a variety of measurements from basic average power measurements to complex triggered measurements. This power sensor includes USB HID and USBTMC interfaces and utilizes standard SCPI commands. Additionally, the sensor allows emulation and compatibility with various VNAs, spectrum analyzers, sources and ATE systems written for other sensors. The power sensor is available in a module that measures 3.55 x 1.53 inches and has N-type (male), SMA, and 3.5 mm connector options. It is ideal for radar, satellite, telecommunications, manufacturing, and 802.11 testing applications.
