Tektronix PSM5410 USB Power Sensor
The Tektronix PSM5410 USB Power Sensor is a state-of-the-art instrument designed to provide swift and precise RF and microwave power measurements across a frequency range of 50 MHz to 20 GHz. This power sensor is an essential tool for professionals in the telecommunications, aerospace, and electronic testing industries, delivering robust performance in a compact package.
Key Features and Specifications
- Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 20 GHz
- Dynamic Range: Measures from -60 dBm to +20 dBm
- Connector Types: Available with N and 3.5 mm connectors
- Reading Rates: Up to 2000 readings per second
- Measurement Uncertainty: As low as 2.6%
Advanced Features
- Calibrated Over Full Temperature Range: No need for zeroing or calibration before measurements, ensuring time efficiency and high-quality data collection.
- Comprehensive Measurement Capabilities: Includes average power, duty cycle corrected pulse power, and measurement logging on all models.
- Windows Applications: Comes with a suite of Microsoft Windows applications, including a Power Meter Application and High-speed Logging Application.
- LabVIEW Support: Provides drivers and programming examples for automated system integration in common Windows programming environments.
- Multiple Modes: Features Max Hold and Relative Measurement modes for enhanced flexibility in data analysis.
- TTL Trigger Input and Output: Facilitates synchronization with external instruments for more reliable measurements.
- Pass/Fail Limit Mode: Enables easy compliance verification during testing.
- Compact and Portable Design: Ideal for on-the-go measurements without compromising performance.
- True Average Power Measurement: Delivers accurate results across diverse signal shapes and modulation types.
- Pulse Profiling Application (for PSM5000 Series): Facilitates in-depth analysis of repetitive pulsed signals, including pulse envelope tracing and statistical measurements.
Applications
- General-purpose RF and microwave average power measurements
- Characterization of repetitive pulsed signals used in navigation and weather radar systems
- Monitoring and analysis of peak and average power for modulated signals, including GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, HSPA, and WiMAX up to 10 MHz
- Level control feedback for RF signal sources
- Validation and characterization of power amplifiers, switches, and various RF and microwave components
Explore the full range of models in the Tektronix PSM Series.
