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True RMS USB Power Meter from 14 GHz to 14.5 GHz

The TEDI4500-45 from Telemakus is a USB power meter that operates from 14 GHz to 14.5 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 45 dB with an accuracy of 0.5 dB and can handle the input of 20 dBm. The power meter can be used for basic power measurement, data logging for life test or system performance monitoring were the device needs to be left unattended for long periods. The device is powered from the USB interface and the power is read by a free utility running on any XP or Vista PC. It has an internal flash memory of 0.5 GB which can be used to store calibration tables, data, drivers and documentation on the power meter. Click here see the specs

55 Series Wideband USB Power Sensor for applications up to 40 GHz

The 55 Series are wideband USB power sensors from Boonton that operate from 50 MHz to 40 GHz (Multiple frequency configurations available). They have a power sensing range from -60 to 20 dBm. The sensors have a video bandwidth up to 70 MHz and a rise time of less than 10 us. They are available with N Type connectors. Click here see the specs

350 MHz to 6 GHz Statistical RF Power Sensor Measures levels from 250 mW to 500 W

The 7022 from Bird Technologies is a statistical power sensor, designed to measure wide range of RF measurements for non-periodic signals such as EVDO, UMTS, LTE, and HDTV. It operates from 350 MHz to 6 GHz and measures power levels from 250 mW to 500 W. In addition to measuring the statistical properties of digital waveforms it provides a complete range of other RF measurements including forward and reflected average power, VSWR, and return loss. The Model 7022 includes the latest version of Bird’s VPM3 Windows-based Virtual Power Meter software that when installed on a Windows-based laptop, tablet, or desktop computer provides a comprehensive user interface for configuring measurements, viewing results, and exporting data for trend analysis in spreadsheets. It is extremely compact, lightweight, and rugged making it ideal for use in the field. It measures 5.8 x 4.8 x 1.3 inches and weighing 1.5 lbs. Click here see the specs

10 MHz to 33 GHz LAN Power Sensor with 90 dB Dynamic Range

The U2049XA is a LAN power sensor that operates from 10 MHz to 33 GHz, and supports USB connectivity. It has a dynamic power range from -70 to 26 dBm and is capable of long distance remote monitoring of up to 100 meters when obtaining DC power from a PoE port. The power sensor comes with a thermal vacuum compliant option (Option-TVA) for use within a thermal vacuum chamber and is ideal for fault detection and monitoring of satellite systems. It is available with an APC – 3.5 mm (male) connector and supports up to 4 pairs of gate power measurements. Click here see the specs

0.009 MHz to 8 GHz USB Power Sensor for RMS Power Measurement

The LB5908L from LadyBug is a high accuracy RF power sensor that operates from 9 kHz to 8 GHz. It  is based on LadyBug’s patented No-Zero No-Cal technology which cuts of the need for calibration -  you do not need to zero the sensors before use, simply connect and measure, even for high accuracy at very low power levels. It can measure signals from -60 to 20 dBm and has a built in real-time clock and measurement storage. Once programmed, it can make and store over 100 million measurements with no computer or power meter connected.

The LB5908L is ideal for use in ATE systems, EMC testing and other applications where high accuracy power measurement are required. This power sensor has three interfaces - USBTMC, USB HID, or the optional SPI/IIC interface and is available with a number of connector options - SMA, N Type, 3.5 mm and 2.9 mm. Click here see the specs

DC to 110 GHz Three-Path Diode Power Sensors

The NRP-Z Power Sensors from R&S are three-path diode power sensors that are fast, accurate and ideal for measuring CW and modulated signals. They operate from DC to 110 GHz with a dynamic range up to 90 dB and a level range from -67 dBm to +45 dBm. The sensors have a high video bandwidth which enables them to take accurate time-domain analysis of the envelope power. They can take up to 1500 measurements per second in the buffered mode with a linear uncertainty of 0.0007 dB and provide flexible measurements on up to 128 time slots per power sensor. These sensors can be used with the R&S NRP2 base unit or via USB on any Laptop/PC. Click here see the specs

26.5 GHz USB Power Sensors for True-RMS Measurements

The GT-8554B from Giga-tronics is a USB Power Sensor that operates from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz. This true-RMS average power measuring USB Power Sensor has a high dynamic range and high sensitivity making it ideal for testing wireless communication applications and Defense EW systems. It measures signals with exceptional accuracy and is fully calibrated (no need to calibrate or zero the sensor). This sensor can be controlled using Giga-tronics easy to use software on any PC running Microsoft™ Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Click here see the specs

USB/Ethernet Controlled Power Sensor from 50 MHz to 6 GHz

The PWR-6RMS-RC from Mini Circuits is a pocket-sized smart power sensor that operates from 50 MHz to 6 GHz. It has a dynamic range from -35 to +20 dBm, a VSWR of 1.10:1 and a fast measurement speed of 30 msec. This device has a user-friendly GUI and converts any Windows or Linux PC into a low-cost power meter. The units are available with N Type Female or SMA Male connectors. Click here see the specs