Keysight / Agilent 8990B Peak Power Analyzer, 50 MHz - 40 GHz

The Keysight 8990B (Agilent) Peak Power Analyzer is engineered to deliver lightning-fast measurement speeds alongside exceptional measurement accuracy. It excels in critical applications like radar pulse analysis and wireless pulse measurement, allowing you to focus on the details that matter most.

When paired with a compatible peak power sensor, the 8990B efficiently measures dynamic or time-dependent aspects of RF and microwave power, making it an essential tool for any advanced measurement environment.

Features and Specifications

• Internal and external trigger functions for flexible measurement setups
• 20X zoom capability with a dual Screen Zoom Window for detailed analysis
• Includes Internal Zeroing and Calibration to enhance accuracy
• Touchscreen capability for intuitive operation and navigation
• Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 40 GHz (sensor dependent) for versatile applications
• Dynamic range: -35 to +20 dBm (CW) and -25 to +20 dBm (Pulse) for comprehensive performance
• Short System Rise/Fall time: 5 nsec (-20 to +20 dBm), ensuring rapid response
• 100 MSa/sec continuous sampling with over 1500 readings/sec for high-throughput measurement
• Channels compatible with U2000 Series power sensors via USB hosts
• 15 Pulse Characterization Measurements to support complex signal testing
• Automated pulse delay measurement capability between channels for efficiency
• Four available channels (RF and Video):
• RF Channels (1 and 4):
  • Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 40 GHz
  • Dynamic Range: –35 dBm to +20 dBm
  • Measurement Unit: Selectable between linear (Watt) or Log (dBm)
  • Video Bandwidth: 150 MHz
  • Max Pulse Width: 150 MHz
  • Max Pulse Repetition Rate: 10 MHz
  • Input Coupling: 50 Ω
  • Vertical Scale:
    • 0.01 dB/div to 100 dB/div in 1-2-5 sequence, or user-defined scaling
    • 1 µW/div to 1 kW/div in 1-2-5 sequence, or user-defined scaling
  • Offset: ± 99 dBm precision with 0.01 dB resolution
• Video Channels (2 and 3):
  • Simultaneous analysis of time-domain control signals through Video Inputs
  • Video Bandwidth: 1GHz for high-speed analysis
  • Input Impedance:
    • 50 Ω ± 2.5%, 1 MΩ ± 1% (11 pF typical)
  • Input Coupling:
    • 1 MΩ: AC (3.5 Hz), DC
    • 50 Ω: DC
  • Vertical Scale:
    • 1 MΩ: 1 mV/div to 5 V/div in 1-2-5 sequence, or user-defined scaling
    • 50 Ω: 1 mV/div to 1 V/div in 1-2-5 sequence, or user-defined scaling
  • DC Gain Accuracy: ± 5% of full scale at full resolution within ± 5 °C from calibration temperature
  • Offset Accuracy: ± (1.25% of channel offset + 1% of full scale + 1 mV)