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Agilent EPM Series Power Meters E-Series and 8480 Series Power Sensors ® Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Established 1981 www.atecorp.com 800-404-ATEC (2832) 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 Specifications Accuracy Table 1 Model ZERO SET 8481A, 8482A, 8483A, 8485A, ±50 nW Instrumentation Specifications describe the instru- 8487A, R8486A, Q8486A, ment’s warranted performance and Absolute: ±0.02 dB (log) or ±0.5% (linear). Please add the correspond- apply after a 30 minute warm-up. 8481B, 8482B ±50 µW These specifications are valid over ing power sensor linearity percent- age from tables 7 and 10 (for the its operating/environmental range 8481D, 8485D, 8487D ±20 pW unless otherwise stated and after E-series sensors) and table 15 (for 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 Supplemental (linear). Please add the correspond- ing power sensor linearity percent- V8486A, W8486A ±200 nW characteristics age from table 16 (for the 8480 series sensors). Supplemental characteristics (shown E4412A, E4413A ±50 pW in italics) are intended to provide Zero set (digital settability of zero): E9300A, E9301A,E9304A 2 ±500 pW additional information, useful in sensor dependent (refer to applying the instrument by giving table 1). For E-series sensors, this E9300B, E9301B 2 ±500 nW typical (expected), but not warrant- specification applies to a ZERO ed performance parameters. These performed when the sensor input is E9300H, E9301H 2 ±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 uncertainty calculations, refer to Power output: 1.00 mW (0.0 dBm). USA, are signatories to the ComitÈ International Application Note 64-1C, “Funda- Factory set to ±0.4% traceable to the des Poids et Mesures Mutual Recognition Arrangement. Further information is available mentals of RF and Microwave National Physical Laboratory (NPL), 1 from the Bureau International des Poids et Power Measurements”, literature UK . Mesures, at http://www.bipm.fr/ number 5965-6380E. Accuracy: For two years: 2. Specification applies to the low power path Frequency range: 9 kHz to 110 ±0.5% (23 ± 3°C) 15% to 75% relative humidity. GHz, sensor dependent ±0.6% (25 ± 10°C) ±0.9% (0 to 55°C) Power range: –70 dBm to +44 dBm (100 pW to 25 W), sensor dependent. Frequency: 50 MHz nominal Power sensors: Compatible with all SWR: 1.06 maximum 8480 series and E-series sensors (1.08 maximum for Option 003) Single sensor dynamic range: Connector type: Type N (f), 50 Ω 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 Supplemental characteristics Table 2 Model Zero drift 1 Measurement noise2 Power reference 8481A, 8482A, 8483A, 8485A, < ±10 nW < 110 nW Frequency: 50 MHz nominal. 8487A, R8486A, Q8486A SWR: 1.05 maximum. Connector: Type N (f), 50 Ω. 8481B, 8482B < ±10 µW < 110 µW Measurement speed 8481D, 8485D, 8487D < ±4 pW < 45 pW Three measurement speed modes, over the GPIB, are available as 8481H, 8482H < ±1µW < 10 µW shown, along with the typical maxi- mum measurement speed for each R8486D, Q8486D < ±6 pW < 65 pW 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 E9300A, E9301A, E9304A3 < ±150 pW < 700 pW Fast: 200 readings/second E9300B, E9301B3 < ±150 nW < 700 nW With the E4419B, the measurement speed is reduced, for example, with E9300H, E9301H3 < ±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. Fast mode is for E-series sensors 2. The number of averages at 16 for normal mode and 32 for x2 mode, at a constant temperature, 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. Maximum measurement speed is 3. Specification applies to the low power path, 15% to 75% relative humidity. obtained using binary output and in free run trigger mode. Measurement noise: Sensor depen- Example: dent, refer to table 2 and table 3. For 8481D power sensor, normal mode, Zero drift of sensors: Sensor depen- E9300 sensors, refer to table 12. number of averages = 4. dent, refer to table 2. For E9300 sensors, refer to table 12 for Effects of averaging on noise: Averaging Measurement noise calculation: complete data. over 1 to 1024 readings is available (< 45 pW x 2.75) = < 121 pW. for reducing noise. Table 2 provides the measurement noise for a particu- lar 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 mea- surement 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 Settling time 1 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: E4418B: 10 ms2 E4419B: 20 ms2 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 Power meter functions Filter (averaging): Selectable from General characteristics 1 to 1024. Auto-averaging provides Accessed by key entry: either hardkeys, automatic noise compensation. Rear panel connectors or softkey menu, and programmable. Duty cycle: Duty cycle valuesbetween Recorder outputs: Analog 0 to Zero: Zeros the meter. (Power refer- 0.001% to 99.999%, in 0.001% incre- 1 Volt, 1 kΩ output impedance, BNC ence calibrator is switched off ments, can be entered to display connector. E4419B recorder outputs during zeroing.) a peak power representation of are dedicated to channel A and measured power. The following channel B. Cal: Calibrates the meter using equation is used to calculate the internal (power reference calibrator) displayed peak power value: peak Remote input/output: A TTL logic or external source. Reference cal power = measured power/dutycycle. level is output when the measure- factor settable from 1% to 150%, in ment exceeds a predetermined limit. 0.1% increments. Sensor cal tables: Selects cal factor TTL inputs are provided to initiate versus frequency tables correspond- zero and calibration cycles. RJ-45 Frequency: Entered frequency range ing to specified sensors ( 8480 series series shielded modular jack assem- is used to interpolate the calibration only). bly connector. TTL Output: high factors table. =4.8V max; low = 0.2V max TTL Limits: High and low limits can be set Range: 1 kHz to 999.9 GHz, settable in the range –150.000 dBm to Input: high = 3.5V min, 5V max; in 1 kHz steps. +230.000 dBm, in 0.001 dBm low = 1V max, -0.3V min. increments. Cal factor: Sets the calibration GPIB: Allows communication with an Factor for the meter. Range: 1% to Preset default values: dBm mode, external controller. 150%, in 0.1% increments. rel off, power reference off, duty cycle off, offset off, frequency RS-232/442: Allows communication Relative: Displays all successive 50 MHz, AUTO average, free run, with an external RS-232 or RS-422 measurements relative to the last AUTO range (for E-series sensors).
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