Tektronix PSM3510 USB Power Sensor
The Tektronix PSM3510 is a cutting-edge USB power sensor designed for precision measurements across a frequency range of 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz. With a dynamic range from -55 dBm to +20 dBm and available with 3.5mm connectors, this sensor redefines performance standards in RF and microwave power measurement.
Key Features and Specifications
- Frequency Models: Options available at 8 GHz, 18 GHz, 20 GHz, and 26.5 GHz
- Dynamic Range: Operating range from -60 dBm to +20 dBm
- Measurement Uncertainty: An impressive 2.6% ensures reliable readings
- High-Speed Performance: Capable of up to 2000 readings per second for rapid data acquisition
Innovative Features
- Calibration: Meters are calibrated over the full temperature range, eliminating the need for zeroing or recalibration before use, saving valuable time and enhancing data quality.
- Versatile Measurement Types: Supports average power, duty cycle corrected pulse power, and measurement logging across all models.
- Robust Software Suite: Comes with Windows Power Meter application software for meter control, real-time data display, and logging capabilities. LabVIEW drivers and programming examples are available for seamless integration into automated systems.
- Max Hold and Relative Measurement Modes: Provides flexibility for various measurement scenarios.
- Advanced Calibration Features: Equipped with offset, frequency response, and 75 Ω minimum loss pad correction.
- TTL Trigger Functionality: Synchronize measurements with external instruments using TTL trigger inputs and outputs.
- Pass/Fail Limit Mode: Ideal for quality testing and validation through comprehensive performance criteria.
- Compact Design: Engineered for ease of use and portability without compromising on measurement accuracy.
Advanced Measurement Applications
- True Average Power Measurements: Guarantees accurate results regardless of the signal shape or modulation used.
- Precision on Pulsed Signals: The PSM4000 and PSM5000 series allows for pulse power, duty cycle, peak power, and crest factor measurements for detailed analysis.
- Enhanced Pulse Profiling: The PSM5000 includes a pulse profiling application to analyze repetitive pulsed signals comprehensively, offering capabilities like full trace and gated measurements. Evaluate overshoot, rise and fall times, pulse width, and statistical analysis on trace data.
Ideal Usage Scenarios
- General RF and Microwave Average Power Measurements
- Characterization of Repetitive Pulsed Signals, including applications in navigation and weather radar
- Modulated Signal Measurements: Peak and average power evaluations for GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, HSPA, and WiMAX up to 10 MHz
- Validation and Characterization: Essential for power amplifiers, switches, and various other RF and microwave components.
