Agilent E1416A Data Sheet

Agilent E1416A
Power Meter

Data Sheet

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1-Slot, C-size, message based

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Single channel

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± 0.02 dB or ± 0.5% instrumentation accuracy

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100 kHz to 110 GHz, sensor dependent

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–70 to +44 dBm

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1 mW power reference

Description

The Agilent Technologies E1416A Power Meter is a C-size,
1-slot, message-based VXI module. It is a high-

performance, single-channel, programmable, average power
meter compatible with the Agilent 8480 family of
thermocouple and diode power sensors.

This power meter makes accurate and reliable average
power measurements. With its powerful programming
capability, exceptional accuracy and reliability, it lets you
measure your test signal with speed, precision, and
confidence!

Agilent E1416A

Refer to the Agilent Technologies Website for instrument
driver availability and downloading instructions, as well as
for recent product updates, if applicable.

Product Specifications

Characteristics
Frequency: Allows entry of test signal frequency

Offset: Allows measurement to be offset by

Resolution: Selection of 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001 dB.

Averaging: Selectable from 1 to 1024 readings

Duty cycle: Displays peak power representation of

Sensor tables: Allows entry and storage of up to 10

Save/recall states: Saves and recalls 10 complete

General

Frequency: 100 kHz to 110 GHz sensor dependent

Power range: –70 to + 44 dBm

Dynamic range: 50 dB in 10 dB ranges

Results units: W, dBm

Accuracy: ± 0.02 dB or ± 0.5% (instrument,

Zero set: ± 0.5% of full scale on most sensitive

Power reference: 1.00 mW

Functions

Power: Yes

Offset: Yes

Averaging: Yes

Duty cycle: Yes

for cal factor selection

± 99.99 dB

Auto Filter Mode automatically
selects the required number of
averages for the chosen range and
resolution

powers of 2)

measured RMS power for rectangular
pulses

sensor cal factor tables versus
frequency

E1416A operating states

(100 pW to 25 W)

sensor dependent

(absolute)

, %, dB

relative

absolute mode). In ranges of 4 or 5,
add sensor linearity percentage

range. Divide by 10 for each higher
range, ± 1 count

(50 MHz oscillator factory

set to ± 0.7% traceable to NIST)

General Specifications

VXI Characteristics

VXI device type: Message based

Size: C

Slots: 1

Connectors: P1/2

Shared memory: n/a

VXI buses: n/a

(in

Instrument Drivers - See the Agilent Technologies Website
(http://www.agilent.com/find/inst_drivers) for driver availability and
downloading.

Command module firmware: n/a

Command module firmware rev: n/a

I-SCPI Win 3.1: n/a

I-SCPI Series 700: n/a

C-SCPI LynxOS: n/a

C-SCPI Series 700: n/a

Panel Drivers: Yes

VXI

,

plug&play

VXI

plug&play

VXI

plug&play

Module Current

+5 V: 1 0.1
+12 V: 00
–12 V: 00
+24 V: 0.1 0.01
–24 V: 0.1 0.01
–5.2 V 00
–2 V: 00

Cooling/Slot

Watts/slot: 12.20

∆P mm H

Air Flow liter/s: 0.20

Win Framework: Yes

Win 95/NT Framework: Yes

HP-UX Framework: No

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Ordering Information

Description Product No.

Power Meter, C-Size VXI E1416A
Delete Cable E1416A 004
Service Support Kit E1416A 915
Additional User Manual E1416A 916
3 Yr. Retn. to Agilent to 1 Yr. OnSite Warr. E1416A W01
5-ft (1.5 m) Power Sensor Cable 11730A
10-ft (3.0 m) Power Sensor Cable 11730B
20-ft (6.1 m) Power Sensor Cable 11730C
50-ft (15.2 m) Power Sensor Cable 11730D
100-ft (30.5 m) Power Sensor Cable 11730E
200-ft (61.0 m) Power Sensor Cable 11730F
High-power Thermocouple Power Sensor 8481B
Mil Std 45662A Calibration Certification 8481B 1BN
Extra Manual Set 8481B 910
High-power Sensor, 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz 8482B
Mil Std 45662A Calibration Certification 8482B 1BN
3-watt Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 18 GHz 8481H
Mil Std 45662A Calibration Certification 8481H 1BN
Extra Manual Set 8481H 910
3-watt Power Sensor, 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz 8482H
Mil Std 45662A Calibration Certification 8482H 1BN
Extra Manual Set 8482H 910
Power Sensor, 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz 8485A
Specified Performance for 0.05-33 GHz 8485A 033
Mil Std 45662A Calibration Certification 8485A 1BN
Extra Manual Set 8485A 910
Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 18 GHz 8481A
APC-7 Connector 8481A 001
Japanese Operating Manual 8481A 030
Mil Std 45662A Calibration Certification 8481A 1BN
Extra Manual Set 8481A 910
Power Sensor, 100 kHz to 4.2 GHz 8482A
Japanese Operating Manual 8482A 030
Mil Std 45662A Calibration Certification 8482A 1BN
Extra Manual Set 8482A 910
75-ohm Power Sensor, 100 kHz to 2 GHz 8483A
Japanese Operating Manual 8483A 030
Mil Std 45662A Calibration Certification 8483A 1BN
Extra Manual Set 8483A 910
Power Sensor, 26.5-40 GHz R8486A
Power Sensor, 33-50 GHz Q8486A
Power Sensor, 50 MHz to 50 GHz 8487A
V-band Power Sensor, 50 GHz to 75 GHz V8486A
W-band Power Sensor W8486A
Diode Power Sensor, 10 MHz to 18 GHz 8481D
Mil Std 45662A Calibration Certification 8481D 1BN
Extra Manual 8481D 910
High-sensitivity Diode Power Sensor 8485D
Specified Performance for 0.05-33 GHz 8485D 033
Mil Std 45662A Calibration Certification 8485D 1BN
Extra Manual 8485D 910
Diode Power Sensor, 50 MHz to 50 GHz 8487D
Waveguide Power Sensor, 26.5-40 GHz R8486D
Waveguide Power Sensor, 33-50 GHz Q8486D

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The E1416A i s functionally equivalent to the Agilent 437B

(1)

or 70100A. It is

compatible with all 8480 series sensors (and 11722A) as shown here.

(1)

The Agilent 437B has been obsoleted and replaced by the E4418B.

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