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Upcoming Event: IMS 2014 - June 2014 - Tampa, Florida

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IMS2014 is the premier event for RF and Microwave! Attending IMS2014 enables you to see what is new, improve your technical knowledge and meet your colleagues, partners and vendors face-to-face in one efficient trip. It is the one event where you can connect with key people and learn about the technology advances you need to make informed decisions. Register Today!

Industry News
UltraCMOS Monolithic RF Power Limiters Provide Alternative to Discrete PIN-Diode Limiters - Peregrine Semiconductor
RF Industries Introduces Splitters, Couplers and Loads that Reduce PIM for DAS Applications - RF Industries
110 GHz Broadband Vector Network Analyzer System for Improved Device Characterization - Anritsu
Pickering Interfaces Expands Range of PXI Microwave Switch Modules - Pickering
Microwave & RF 2014 - An Active 3rd Edition - Microwaves & RF 2014
More Industry News
White Papers
Modeling of Large Microwave Cavities for Industrial and Scientific Applications - CST – Computer Simulation Technology
Minimizing PiM Generation from RF Cables and Connectors - Santron
Aeronautical Radio Navigation Measurement Solutions - Rohde & Schwarz
Introduction to Phase Noise in Signal Generators - Giga-tronics
Using RF Power Meters for EMC Testing - Boonton
Temperature Sensitivity of Power Sensors - LadyBug Technologies
More White Papers

Upcoming Event: IMS 2014 - June 2014 - Tampa, Florida

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Most Popular Power Sensors and Power Meters on everything RF
RF Power Meter

50 MHz to 40 GHz, Dual Channel, Power Meter for Pulse Analysis

RF Power Meter from Agilent Technologies

The 8990B from Agilent Technologies is a peak power analyzer with a high performance RF peak power meter specializing in the measurement and analysis of RF pulses. It operates from 50 MHz to 40 GHz with a dynamic range from -35 to 20 dB. The 8990B achieves 5 ns rise/fall time, allowing R&D engineers and technicians to capture shorter pulse measurements with high accuracy during the module design, verification and troubleshooting process.

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Power Sensor

DC to 70 GHz, USB Thermocouple Power Sensor

Power Sensor from Agilent Technologies

The U8480 Series of Thermocouple Power Sensors from Agilent operate at frequencies from DC to 70 GHz. This series has a fast measurement speed of 900 readings/second and power linearity of less than 0.8% providing high accuracy and stability. They have a power range from -35 to 20 dBm and are available with a number of connector options - N Type, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm and 1.85 mm. The power sensors have a USB interface and have a low calibration error.

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RF Power Meter

100 kHz to 65 GHz, -70 to 20 dBm, Dual Channel, Power Meter for Communication and Radar Applications

RF Power Meter from Anritsu

The ML2438A is a power meter which combines the advantages of thermal meter accuracy, diode meter speed, and peak power meter display graphics. It operates at a frequency up to 65 GHz. The power meter samples at more than 35K per second and achieves 90 dB dynamic range with a single sensor. It has a graphics display capability as a standard feature.

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Power Sensor

Bi-Directional Inline Peak Power Sensor for Cellular Apllications from 350 MHz to 4 GHz

Power Sensor from Anritsu

The Anritsu MA24105A Inline Peak Power Sensor can take accurate average power measurements from 2 mW to 150 W for signals with frequency from 350 MHz to 4 GHz. The sensor employs a “dual path” architecture that enables True-RMS measurements over the entire frequency and dynamic range allowing users to measure CW, multi-tone and digitally modulated signals such as GSM/EDGE, CDMA/EV-DO,W-CDMA/HSPA+, WiMAX, and TD-SCDMA.

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RF Power Meter

Power Meter that operates up to 110 GHz with a Power Range from -67 to 45 dBm

RF Power Meter from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S NRP2 is a power meter with a color display that operates at frequencies up to 110 GHz. It is compatible with the R&S NRP-Zxx power sensors and all sensors dependent on measurement functions. The power range is sensor dependent and typically varies from -67 to 45 dBm. The power meter can do 1500 measurements per second in buffered mode.

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Power Sensor

50 MHz to 18 GHz, Wideband Power Sensor Ideal for Radar Applications

Power Sensor from Rohde & Schwarz

The R&S NRP-Z81 is a wideband power sensor that has been developed for Radar Applications. It operates from 50 MHz to 18 GHz with a power range from -60 to 20 dBm. Radar development, installation and maintenance require pulse characteristics and output power need to be measured. Due to the video bandwidth of 30 MHz and a rise/fall time of less than 13 ns, the R&S NRP-Z81 can measure pulses with a pulse width as small as 50 ns.

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RF Power Meter

1 MHz to 40 GHz, 125 W, Power Analyzer for Communication and Radar Applications

RF Power Meter from Boonton

The 4500B from Boonton is a RF peak power analyzer for capturing, displaying, analyzing and characterizing RF power in both time and statistical domains. It has a timebase resolution of 100 ps, a video bandwidth of up to 65 MHz and greater than 70 dB of dynamic range. It operates from 1 MHz to 40 GHz, can handle up to 120 W of power and requires 90 to 260 V of AC supply.

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Power Sensor

Dual Diode Power Sensor for Average & CW Power from 10 kHz to 8 GHz

Power Sensor from Boonton

The 51011-EMC is a special purpose dual diode sensor for measuring Average & CW Power from 10 kHz to 8 GHz. It has a power range from -60 to 20 dBm and a VSWR of under 1.4:1 through the band. The sensor is available with a 50 Ohm Type N male connector.

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Power Sensor

10 MHz to 10 GHz, Power Meters and Power Sensor in One Device for Radar, Wireless, Satellite and General Purpose Applications

Power Sensor from LadyBug Technologies

The LB478A is an easy to use high performance, general purpose and pulse (modulation) power meter and sensor in one. It operates from 10 MHz to 10 GHz and has a power measurement range from -35 to 20 dBm. It can carry out high speed measurements with up to 2000 readings per second. The power sensors integrate easily in to Lab View, C, VB and other programming environments using supplied drivers and programming examples.

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RF Power Meter

10 MHz to 3 GHz Wireless Handheld Power Meter that Runs on Three AAA batteries

RF Power Meter from Daisy RS

The RS2026A Portable Power Meter has a wireless interface between the remote power unit and the handheld display. This lightweight, digital device offers an innovative solution for any power meter application. It operates from 10 MHz to 3 GHz and has a power range from -23 to 10 dBm. The power meter is handheld and runs on 3 AAA batteries.

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