Tektronix PSM5120 USB Power Sensor
Frequency Range: 100 MHz - 8 GHz | Dynamic Range: -50 dBm to +20 dBm | Connector Type: N-Type
The Tektronix PSM5120 is an advanced USB power sensor that is part of the PSM5000 Series, renowned for delivering fast and highly accurate RF and microwave power measurements. This powerful device is engineered for a variety of applications, ensuring precise analysis across a wide spectrum of Continuous Wave (CW) and pulse-modulated signals.
Key Features and Specifications
- Frequency Models Available: 8 GHz, 18 GHz, 20 GHz, and 26.5 GHz.
- Connector Options: N and 3.5 mm connectors for versatile connectivity.
- Dynamic Range: Operates efficiently with a range from as low as -60 dBm to as high as +20 dBm.
- Uncertainty: Achieves an impressive uncertainty level as low as 2.6%.
- High-Speed Reading: Capable of up to 2000 readings per second for real-time data analysis.
Advanced Measurement Capabilities
- Full Temperature Calibration: No zero or calibration needed before measurements, ensuring quick and reliable results.
- Support for Average Power, Duty Cycle Corrected Pulse Power, and comprehensive Measurement Logging on all models.
- Windows Compatibility: Comes with a suite of applications optimized for Microsoft Windows, including:
- High-speed Logging Application
- LabVIEW Drivers for seamless integration into automated systems.
- Flexible modes including Max Hold and Relative Measurement for versatile testing scenarios.
- Offset, Frequency Response, and 75 Ω Minimum Loss Pad Correction for accurate readings.
- TTL Trigger Input and Output support for synchronized operations with external devices.
- Pass/Fail Limit Mode for quality control processes.
- Compact design for easy integration into any lab setup.
Specialized Pulse Measurement Features
- True Average Power Measurements: Assured accuracy regardless of signal shape or modulation.
- Pulse Power and Duty Cycle capabilities, enabling detailed measurements on modulated signals.
- Pulse Profiling Application included in the PSM5000 Series for comprehensive analysis of repeated, pulsed signals, featuring:
- Trace Building and Display of Pulse Envelopes
- Full-trace and Gated Measurements, including metrics like Overshoot, Crest Factor, and Duty Cycle.
- Statistical analysis options available, such as CCDF and PDF for in-depth data evaluation.
Application Areas
- General-purpose RF and Microwave Average Power Measurements.
- Characterization of Repetitive Pulsed Signals such as Navigation and Weather Radar.
- Peak and Average Power Measurements on GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, HSPA, and WiMAX signals up to 10 MHz.
- Evaluation of Modulated Pulsed Communications Signals.
- Signal Control Feedback for RF sources.
- Validation and profiling of Power Amplifiers, Switches, and other RF and microwave components.
