The N8480 Series thermocouple power
sensors are amongst Agilents most accurate
and reliable sensors. These will eventually
replace the 8480 Series thermocouple range
only better with EEPROM and extended
frequency and power ranges.
Agilent N8480 Series Thermocouple Power
Sensors
Data Sheet
Features
High accuracy with excellent linearity
and noise specifications
Wide dynamic range in a single
sensor
Auto-download of calibration factor
and corrections from EEPROM
Option CFT of the sensors are
available for full code-compatibility
with the 8480 Series
Broad compatibility with existing
power meters: P-Series (N1911A/12A),
EPM-P Series (E4416A/17A) and EPM
Series (N1913A/14A, E4418B/19B)
Accurate, repeatable measurements
Heres how: Excellent linearity (1% approx.)
and noise specifications. The sensors low
SWR further enhances accuracy by
minimizing mismatch uncertainty. As if this
werent enough, these sensors also come
with dual-range power for greater sensitivity
to fluctuating signals, in particular. With high
accuracy and stability, the N8480 helps you
test confidently, faster.
Calibration-easy testing
During test, calibrating your sensor is an
essential step, yet it shouldnt be taking too
much of your time and effort. With the N8480
sensors, theres no need for cumbersome
keying-in of calibration factor (CF), nor
concern for manual input errors. Thats
because CF, linearity and temperature
corrections are all stored in the sensors
EEPROMauto-downloaded on calibration.
Efficient calibration procedure makes for
efficient testing overall, with N8480.
One sensor, WIDEST range
Pick an N8480 sensorany oneand youll
see how its wide dynamic range equip you
for various applications: metrology labs, radar,
mobile radio,
WiMAX
wide dynamic range, the N8480 Series offers
you the widest thermocouple sensor power
range in the industry.
TDMA, GSM, W-CDMA and
TM
, among others. With up to 55 dBm
System integration can be a pain,
but not with the N8480
The N8480 Series sensors are backward
compatible with Agilents leading range of
power meters, including the P-Series, EPMP Series and EPM Series. All thats needed
is a simple firmware upgrade thats
downloadable from the website, for free.
Code-wise, 100% of SCPI codes used on the
E-Series sensors are re-usable on the N8480,
and this includes most of the ones used on
the 8480 Series. For code migration from the
8480 Series, CFT options of the N8480 sensors
and these will behave much like the 8480
Series sensors they replace.
Specification definitions
There are two types of product
specifications:
Warranted specifications
Characteristic specifications
Warranted specifications
Warranted specifications are covered by
the product warranty and apply over
0 °C to 55 °C, unless otherwise noted.
Warranted specifications include
Measurement Uncertainty calculated
with 95% confidence.
Characteristic specifications
Characteristic specifications are not
warranted. They describe product
performance that is useful in the
application of the power sensors by
giving typical, but non- warranted
performance parameters. These
characteristics are shown in italics or
denoted as typical, nominal or
approximate.
The first group of characteristic types
describes 'attributes' common to all
products of a given model or option.
Examples of characteristics that
describe 'attributes' are product
weight, and 50 W input Type- N
connector. In these examples product
weight is an approximate value and a
50 W input is nominal. These two
terms are most widely used when
describing a product's 'attributes'.
The second group of characteristic
types describes 'statistically' the
aggregate performance of the
population of products. These
characteristics describe the expected
behavior of the population of products.
They do not guarantee the performance
of any individual product. No
measurement uncertainty value is
accounted for in the specification.
These specifications are referred to
as typical.
Conditions
The power meter and sensor meet its
specifications when:
Stored for a minimum of two hours at
a stable temperature within the
operating temperature range, and
turned on for at least 30 minutes.
The power meter and power sensor
are within their recommended
calibration periods.
Used in accordance to the information
provided in the power meters user's
guide.
Characteristic information is
representative of the product. In many
cases, it may also be supplemental to a
warranted specification.
Characteristic specifications are not
verified on all power sensors. The types
of characteristic specifications can be
placed in two groups:
2
Performance characteristics
Specifications stated hereon refer to all N8480 Series power sensors, unless otherwise stated. The term
standard refers to all N8480 Series sensors except Option CFT.
Frequency and Dynamic Power Range
Sensor Option
Standard
Option CFT
Sensor Model
N8481A
N8482A
N8485A
N8485A - Option 33
N8487A
N8486AR
N8486AQ
N8481B
N8482B
N8481H
N8482H
N8481A
N8482A
N8485A
N8485A - Option 33
N8487A
N8486AR
N8486AQ
N8481B
N8482B
N8481H
N8482H
Frequency Range
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
10 MHz to 33 GHz
50 MHz to 50 GHz
26.5 GHz to 40 GHz
33 GHz to 50 GHz
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
10 MHz to 33 GHz
50 MHz to 50 GHz
26.5 GHz to 40 GHz
33 GHz to 50 GHz
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
Dynamic Power Range
35 dBm to +20 dBm
5 dBm to +44 dBm
15 dBm to +35 dBm
30 dBm to +20 dBm
0 dBm to +44 dBm
10 dBm to +35 dBm
Damage Level
Sensor Model
N8481A
N8482A
N8485A
N8487A
N8486AR
N8486AQ
N8481B
N8482B
N8481H
N8482H
Damage Level (Average Power)
+25 dBm
+49 dBm
+40 dBm
Damage Level(Peak Power)
15 W/2 µs
500 W/1 µs
100 W/1 µs
3
Maximum SWR
Sensor Model
N8481A
N8482A
N8485A
N8487A
N8486AR
N8486AQ
N8481B
N8482B
N8481H
N8482H
Frequency Band
10 MHz to 30 MHz
30 MHz to 50 MHZ
50 MHz to 2 GHz
2 GHz to 12.4 GHz
12.4 GHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 2 GHz
2 GHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 2 GHz
2 GHz to 12.4 GHz
12.4 GHz to 18 GHz
18 GHz to 26.5 GHz
26.5 GHz to 33 GHz
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 2 GHZ
2 GHz to 12.4 GHz
12.4 GHz to 18 GHz
18 GHZ to 26.5 GHz
26.5 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 50 GHz
26.5 GHz to 40 GHz
33 GHz to 50 GHz
10 MHz to 2 GHz
2 GHz to 12.4 GHz
12.4 GHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 2 GHz
2 GHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 8 GHz
8 GHz to 12.4 GHz
12.4 GHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
Maximum SWR
(25 °C ± 10 °C)
1.37
1.14
1.08
1.16
1.23
1.54
1.17
1.06
1.07
1.33
1.08
1.05
1.14
1.19
1.26
1
1.32
1.08
1.05
1.10
1.16
1.22
1.30
1.34
1.40
1.50
1.09
1.14
1.23
1.08
1.16
1.16
1.22
1.32
1.13
(0 °C to 55 °C)
1.57
1.16
1.11
1.16
1.25
1.57
1.17
1.06
1.08
1.53
1.11
1.07
1.14
1.20
1.28
1.36
1.10
1.07
1.10
1.16
1.22
1.30
1.33
1.40
1.50
1.10
1.18
1.28
1.10
1.18
1.16
1.22
1.41
1.14
1. Only applicable for N8485A Option 033
4
Performance characteristics (continued)
1.20
1.18
1.16
1.14
1.12
1.10
SWR
1.08
1.06
1.04
1.02
1
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Frequency (GHz)
1.04
1.03
1.02
SWR
1.01
1
0123456
Frequency (GHz)
Typical SWR, 10 MHz to 18 GHz (25 °C±10 °C) for N8481A sensor Typical SWR, 100 kHz to 6 GHz (25 °C±10 °C) for N8482A sensor
1.20
1.18
1.16
1.14
1.12
1.10
SWR
1.08
1.06
1.04
1.02
1
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Frequency (GHz)
1.20
1.18
1.16
1.14
1.12
1.10
SWR
1.08
1.06
1.04
1.02
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Frequency (GHz)
Typical SWR, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz (25 °C±10 °C) for N8485A sensor
1.41
1.36
1.31
1.26
SWR
1.21
1.16
1.11
1.06
33 36 39 42 45 48 51
Frequency (GHz)
Typical SWR, 33 GHz to 50 GHz (25 °C ±10 °C) for
N8486AQ power sensor
Typical SWR, 50 MHz to 50 GHz (25 °C ±10 °C) for
N8487A power sensor
1.22
1.20
1.18
1.16
1.14
1.12
SWR
1.10
1.08
1.06
1.04
26.5 29 31.5 34 36.5 39 41.5
Frequency (GHz)
Typical SWR, 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz (25 °C ±10 °C) for
N8486AR power sensor
5
Performance characteristics (continued)
1.08
1.07
1.06
1.05
1.04
SWR
1.03
1.02
1.01
1
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Frequency (GHz)
Typical SWR, 10 MHz to 18 GHz (25 °C ±10 °C) for
N8481B power sensor
1.24
1.22
1.20
1.18
1.16
1.14
1.12
SWR
1.10
1.08
1.06
1.04
1.02
1
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Frequency (GHz)
1.028
1.026
1.024
1.022
1.020
1.018
SWR
1.016
1.014
1.012
1.01
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Frequency (GHz)
Typical SWR, 100 kHz to 6 GHz (25 °C ±10 °C) for
N8482B power sensor
1.09
1.08
1.07
1.06
1.05
1.04
SWR
1.03
1.02
1.01
1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Frequency (GHz)
Typical SWR, 10 MHz to 18 GHz (25 °C ±10 °C) for
N8481H power sensor
Typical SWR, 100 kHz to 6 GHz (25 °C ±10 °C) for
N8482H power sensor
6
Performance characteristics (continued)
Power linearity*
The N8480 Series power sensors' linearity is negligible except for the power range specified in the table below.
Sensor Model
Power Range
Linearity
(25 °C ± 10 °C)
Linearity
(0 °C to 55 °C)
N8481A
N8482A
1 dBm to <+15 dBm
±0.52%
±0.80%
N8485A
N8487A
N8486AR
+15 dBm to +20 dBm
±0.80%
±1.90%
N8486AQ
N8481B
N8482B
N8481H
N8482H
+29 dBm to <+39 dBm
+39 dBm to +44 dBm
+17 dBm to <+30 dBm
+30 dBm to +35 dBm
±0.52%
±1.66%
±0.77%
±2.84%
±0.80%
±2.75%
±1.05%
±3.93%
*after zero and calibration at ambient environment conditions
Typical N8481A/2A/5A and N8486AR/AQ power linearity at 25 °C, after zero and calibration with associated measurement uncertainty
1
Power level
Measurement
uncertainty
5
% Error
-0.5
0.5
0
0
5 10 15 20 25
1 dBm to +20 dBm
±0.35%
-1
Input Power (dBm)
Typical N8481B/2B power linearity at 25 °C, after zero and calibration with associated measurement uncertainty
% Error
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
-0.2
5 10 15 20 25
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
-1.0
Input Power (dBm)
Power level
29 dBm to 40 dBm
40 dBm to 44 dBm
Measurement
uncertainty
±0.35%
±1.21%
Typical N8481H/2H power linearity at 25 °C, after zero and calibration with associated measurement uncertainty
5
% Error
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
-1.0
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
5 10 15 20 25
Input Power (dBm)
Power level
17 dBm to 30 dBm
30 dBm to 35 dBm
Measurement
uncertainty
±0.60%
±2.39%
7
Performance characteristics (continued)
Zero set, zero drift and measurement noise
Sensor Model
N8481A
N8482A
N8485A
Sensor option
Standard
Range
Upper
Condition (RH)
20% - 70%
1
Zero set
+/-63 nW
Zero drift
<+/-7 nW
2
Measurement noise
< 114 nW
3
N8487A
N8486AQ
N8486AR
N8481B
N8482B
N8481H
N8482H
Option CFT
Standard
Option CFT N/A
Standard
Option CFT
Lower
N/A
Upper
Lower
Upper
Lower
N/A
Effects of averaging on noise: Averaging
over 1 to 1024 readings is available for
reducing noise. The table below provides
the measurement noise for a particular
sensor with the number of averages set
at 16 (for normal mode) and 32 (for x2
mode). Use the noise multiplier, for the
appropriate mode (normal or x2) and
number of averages, to determine the
total measurement noise value.
20% - 70%
20% - 70%
20% - 70%
20% - 70%
20% - 70%
20% - 70%
20% - 70%
20% - 70%
+/-25 nW
+/-63 nW
+/-63 uW
+/-25 uW
+/-63 uW
+/-6.3 uW
+/-2.5 uW
+/-6.3 uW
Example:
N8481A power sensor, normal mode,
number of averages = 4
Measurement noise calculation:
<80 nW x 2.75 = <220 nW
<+/-3 nW
<+/-7 nW
<+/-7 uW
<+/-3 uW
<+/-7 uW
<+/-0.7 uW
<+/-0.3 uW
<+/-0.7 uW
< 80 nW
< 114 nW
< 114 uW
< 80uW
< 114 uW
< 11.4 uW
< 8 uW
< 11.4 uW
No. of averages
Noise multiplier
Normal mode
x2 mode
1. RH is the abbreviation for relative humidity.
2. Within one hour after zero set, at a constant temperature, after a 24-hour warm-up of the power meter with sensor connected.
3. The number of averages at 16 for Normal mode and 32 for x2 mode, at a constant temperature, measured over a one-minute interval and two standard
deviations.
1
5.5
6.5
2
3.89
4.6
4
2.75
3.25
8
1.94
2.3
16
1
1.63
32
0.85
1
8
64
0.61
0.72
128
0.49
0.57
256
0.34
0.41
512
0.24
0.29
1024
0.17
0.2
Performance characteristics (continued)
Switching point
The N8480 Series power sensors (standard only, ie. excluding Option CFT) have two measurement ranges: a lower power
range and upper power range. The power meter automatically selects the proper power level range. To avoid unnecessary
switching when the power level is near the switch point, switching point hysteresis has been added.
N8481A/82A/85A/87A and N8486AQ/AR power sensors
This hysteresis causes the lower power range to remain selected until approximately 0.5 dBm as the power level is
increased. Above this power, the upper power range is selected.
Likewise, the upper power range remains selected until approximately 1.5 dBm as the signal level decreases. Below this
power, the lower power range is selected.
N8481/2B power sensors
This hysteresis causes the lower power range to remain selected until approximately 29.5 dBm as the power level is
increased. Above this power, the upper power range is selected.
Likewise, the upper power range remains selected until approximately 28.5 dBm as the signal level decreases. Below this
power, the lower power range is selected.
N8481/2H power sensors
This hysteresis causes the lower power range to remain selected until approximately 17.5 dBm as the power level is
increased. Above this power, the upper power range is selected.
Likewise, the upper power range remains selected until approximately 16.5 dBm as the signal level decreases. Below this
power, the lower power range is selected.
N8481/2/5//7A and
N8486AQ/AR excluding Option CFT
N8481/2B excluding Option CFT
N8481/2H excluding Option CFT
AUTO (default range):
Upper power range:
Lower power range:
Switching point hysteresis:
AUTO (default range):
Upper power range:
Lower power range:
Switching point hysteresis:
AUTO (default range):
Upper power range:
Lower power range:
Switching point hysteresis:
-35 to +20 dBm
-1 to +20 dBm
-35 to -1 dBm
0.5 dB typical
-5 to +44 dBm
+29 to +44 dBm
-5 to +29 dBm
0.5 dB typical
-15 to +35 dBm
+17 to +35 dBm
-15 to +17 dBm
0.5 dB typical
9
Performance characteristics (continued)
Settling time
1
Manual filter, 10-dB decreasing power step for normal and x2 modes (not across switching point)
No. of averages
Settling time (s)
Normal mode
x2 mode
1
0.15
0.15
2
0.2
0.18
4
0.3
0.22
8
0.5
0.35
16
1.1
0.55
32
1.9
1.1
64
3.4
1.9
128
6.6
3.5
256
13
6.9
Auto filter, default resolution, 10-dB decreasing power step for normal
and x2 modes (not across switching point)
x2 mode Normal mode
Max dBm
Typical
settling
times
150 ms
180 ms
400 ms
3.6s
6.6s
150 ms
200 ms
1s
6.6s
13.5s
20 dB
10 dB
10 dB
10 dB
5 dB
Sensor
dynamic
range
Min dBm
512
27
14.5
1024
57
33
1. Settling time: 0 to 99% settled readings over the GPIB
Calibration factor and reflection coefficient
Calibration factor (CF) and reflection coefficient (Rho) data is unique to each sensor.
The CF corrects for the frequency response of the sensor. The Agilent EPM Series,
EPM-P Series and P-Series power meters automatically read the CF data stored in
the sensors EEPROM and use it to make the corrections.
Reflection coefficient (Rho or ) relates to the SWR according to the following
formula:
SWR =
Typical measurement uncertainties of the calibration factor (CF) are listed in the
following table. There is only one set of CF data used for both high and low range
of each sensor. The typical measurement uncertainty data listed in the table is
meant to help users on the measurement uncertainty estimation. These values are
only a guideline and are not to be used in any accurate uncertainty calculations.
For accurate measurement uncertainty values, please refer to the measurement
[1]
report
[1] Only applicable with the purchase of Option 1A7 or Option A6J.
of the specific sensor
1 +
1
10
Performance characteristics (continued)
Calibration factor uncertainty
The typical measurement uncertainties listed are not to be taken as the maximum CF measurement uncertainties.
Frequency
100 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 30 MHz
30 MHz to 500 MHz
500 MHz to 1.2 GHz
1.2 GHz to 6 GHz
6 GHz to 14 GHz
14 GHz to 18 GHz
18 GHz to 26.5 GHz
26.5 GHz to 33 GHz
33 GHz to 34 GHz
34 GHz to 35 GHz
35 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
Frequency
100 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 30 MHz
30 MHz to 500 MHz
500 MHz to 1.2 GHz
1.2 GHz to 6 GHz
6 GHz to 14 GHz
14 GHz to 18 GHz
18 GHz to 26.5 GHz
26.5 GHz to 33 GHz
33 GHz to 34 GHz
34 GHz to 35 GHz
35 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
N8481A
-
0.82
0.77
0.78
0.91
1.26
1.59
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8481A
-
1.47
1.03
0.97
1.23
1.85
2.17
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8481B
-
1.42
1.48
1.48
1.58
1.77
1.92
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8481B
-
1.98
1.91
1.91
1.97
2.69
3.20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8481H
-
0.77
0.89
0.89
1.06
1.46
1.73
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8481H
-
1.39
1.10
1.15
1.42
3.87
7.01
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8482A
0.91
0.78
0.77
0.78
0.89
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8482A
1.28
1.03
1.03
1.08
1.81
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
25ºC ± 3ºC
N8482B
1.48
1.43
1.49
1.49
1.56
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
25ºC ± 10ºC
N8482B
2.40
1.84
1.83
1.94
2.68
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8482H
0.89
0.79
0.89
0.89
1.02
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8482H
0.99
0.86
0.98
1.00
1.19
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8485A
-
0.82
1.24
1.26
1.35
1.66
1.83
2.67
3.32
-
-
-
-
-
N8485A
-
0.94
1.43
1.52
1.68
2.26
2.47
3.75
4.79
-
-
-
-
-
N8487A
-
-
1.33
1.35
1.41
1.61
1.73
2.26
2.58
2.80
2.80
2.80
3.66
4.23
N8487A
-
-
1.84
2.10
2.36
2.87
3.14
3.77
4.17
4.55
4.55
4.55
5.40
6.02
N8486AR
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.68
3.19
3.19
3.19
-
-
N8486AR
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3.48
4.07
4.07
4.07
-
-
N8486AQ
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3.14
3.40
3.14
3.19
3.26
N8486AQ
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5.02
4.99
5.02
5.17
5.20
Frequency
100 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 30 MHz
30 MHz to 500 MHz
500 MHz to 1.2 GHz
1.2 GHz to 6 GHz
6 GHz to 14 GHz
14 GHz to 18 GHz
18 GHz to 26.5 GHz
26.5 GHz to 33 GHz
33 GHz to 34 GHz
34 GHz to 35 GHz
35 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
N8481A
-
4.46
1.57
1.65
2.04
2.62
3.27
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8481B
-
3.64
2.22
2.49
2.85
3.81
4.30
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8481H
-
2.83
1.44
1.60
1.96
4.81
9.74
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8482A
1.59
0.91
1.16
1.54
1.99
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8482B
2.67
1.73
1.77
2.12
3.91
11
0ºC ± 55ºC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8482H
1.41
0.86
1.03
1.07
1.40
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N8485A
-
1.25
1.98
2.07
2.40
2.99
3.35
4.70
6.41
-
-
-
-
-
N8487A
-
-
2.14
2.45
2.65
3.17
3.41
4.04
4.43
4.84
4.84
4.84
5.70
6.19
N8486AR
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3.76
4.25
4.25
4.25
-
-
N8486AQ
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.04
6.04
6.04
5.86
6.59
Performance characteristics (continued)
Typical CF and SWR vs. Frequency
Chart shows supplemental characteristics, intended to provide additional information,
useful in applying the power sensor by giving a typical but not warranted performance
parameters.
100
99
98
97
96
95
Cal Factor
94
93
92
91
0.05 1 4 8 12 15 18 23 27
General specifications
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions (WxHxL)
Length (L)
Weight
Operating environment
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Storage conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Height (H)
Width (W)
1.25
1.2
1.15
1.1
1.05
SWR
11
0.95
0.9
Frequency (GHz)
N8481A/2A: 38 mm W x 30 mm H x 130 mm L
N8485A: 38 mm W x 30 mm H x 121 mm L
N8487A: 38 mm W x 30 mm H x 121 mm L
N8486AR: 38 mm W x 62 mm H x 152 mm L
N8486AQ: 38 mm W x 62 mm H x 152 mm L
N8481B/82B: 83 mm W x 114 mm H x 283 mm L
N8481H/82H: 38 mm W x 30 mm H x 174 mm L
N8481A/2A: Net: 0.181 kg (0.40 lb) Shipping: 0.90 kg (1.98 lb)
N8485A: Net: 0.183 kg (0.40 lb) Shipping: 0.90 kg (1.98 lb)
N8487A: Net: 0.154 kg (0.34 lb) Shipping: 0.874 kg (1.92 lb)
N8486AR: Net: 0.202 kg (0.45 lb) Shipping: 0.922 kg (2.03 lb)
N8486AQ: Net: 0.204 kg (0.45 lb) Shipping: 0.924 kg (2.03 lb)
N8481B/82B: Net: 0.684 kg (1.51 lb) Shipping: 1.404 kg (3.09 lb)
N8481H/82H: Net: 0.234 kg (0.52 lb) Shipping: 0.954 kg (2.10 lb)
0 °C to 55 °C
Maximum: 95% RH at 40 °C non-condensing
Minimum: 15% RH at 40 °C non-condensing
Up to 4600 m (15,000 ft)
40 °C to 70 °C
Up to 90% RH at 65 °C non-condensing
Up to 4600 m (15,000 ft)
Typical CF
Typical SWR
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Performance characteristics (continued)
Connector
Programming language
Safety and EMC compliance
Calibration interval
Warranty
1. See Ordering information for available options
1
1
Ordering information
N8481A/82A: N-type (male)
N8485A: 3.5 mm (male)
N8487A: 2.4 mm (male)
N8481B/82B: N-type (male)
N8481H/82H: N-type (male)
N8486AR: Waveguide flange UG-599/U
N8486AQ: Waveguide flange UG-383/U
Standard: SCPI code-compatible to E-Series sensors
Option CFT: SCPI code-compatible to 8480 Series sensors
IEC 61326-2002/EN 61326:1997+A1:1998+A3:2003
Canada: ICES-001:2004
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR11:2004
1 year
1 year
Power sensors
Standard power sensors
N8481A
N8482A
N8485A
N8485A-033
N8487A
N8481B
N8482B
N8481H
N8482H
N8486AR
N8486AQ
Other sensor options
Option CFT
The following items are shipped as standard with every power sensor:
Certificate of Calibration
Operating and Service Guide
Product Reference CD (contains Migration Guide, Operating and Service Guide, firmware upgrades for
EPM, EPM-P and P-Series power meters, and upgrade procedures)
Description
Standard N8481A model with EEPROM feature
Standard N8482A model with EEPROM feature
Standard N8485A model with EEPROM feature
Standard N8485A model with EEPROM feature
Standard N8487A model with EEPROM feature
Standard N8481B model with EEPROM feature
Standard N8482B model with EEPROM feature
Standard N8481H model with EEPROM feature
Standard N8482H model with EEPROM feature
Standard N8486AR model with EEPROM feature
Standard N8486AQ model with EEPROM feature
Description
N8480 sensors without EEPROM feature. Calibration factor data is provided on the label attached to the
power sensor.
Frequency range
10 MHz 18 GHz
100 kHz 6 GHz
10 MHz - 26.5 GHz
10 MHz - 33 GHz
50 MHz 50 GHz
10 MHz 18 GHz
100 kHz 6 GHz
10 MHz 18 GHz
100 kHz 6 GHz
26.5 GHz 40 GHz
33 GHz to 50 GHz
Power range
-35 to +20 dBm
-35 to +20 dBm
-35 to +20 dBm
-35 to +20 dBm
-35 to +20 dBm
-5 to +44 dBm
-5 to +44 dBm
-15 to +35 dBm
-15 to +35 dBm
-35 to +20 dBm
-35 to +20 dBm
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Ordering information (continued)
Accessories, calibration and documentation options
Connectors
Option 100
Option 200
Cables
11730A
11730B
11730C
11730D
11730E
11730F
E9288A
E9288B
E9288C
N1917A
N1917B
N1917C
Calibration
Option 1A7
Option A6J
Warranty
Option R-51B-001-3C
Option R-51B-001-5C
Documentation
Option OB1
Option ABJ
Description
Type-N (male) connector for N8481A/N8482A/N8481B/N8482B/N8481H/N8482H
3.5mm (male) connector for N8485A
2.4mm (male) connector for N8487A
Waveguide connector for N8486AR/N8486AQ
APC-7 (male) connector for N8481A only
Description
For EPM Series power meters: 1.5 m (5 ft), grey
For EPM Series power meters: 3 m (10 ft) , grey
For EPM Series power meters: 6.1 m (20 ft) , grey
For EPM Series power meters: 15.2 m (50 ft) , grey
For EPM Series power meters: 30.5 m (100 ft) , grey
For EPM Series power meters: 61 m (200 ft) , grey
*operates up to 45 °C
For EPM and EPM-P Series power meters: 1.5 m (5 ft), blue
For EPM and EPM-P Series power meters: 3 m (10 ft), blue
For EPM and EPM-P Series power meters: 10 m (31 ft), blue
For P-Series power meters: 1.5 m (5 ft)
For P-Series power meters: 3 m (10 ft)
For P-Series power meters: 10 m (31 ft)
Description
ISO 17025 calibration with test data
ANSI Z540 calibration with test data
Description
Extension of warranty and service plan from 1 year to 3 years
Extension of warranty and service plan from 1 year to 5 years
Description
English language Operating and Service Guide
Japanese localization Operating and Service Guide
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Where does the N8480 fit in Agilents average power sensors offering?
Signal
characteristics >
Typical application
examples >
Themocouple
sensors
8480A/B/H, N8480A/B/H,
R/Q8486A, N8486AR/AQ
Sensor technology
Diode sensors
8480D, V8486A, W8486A
Diode sensors
compensated for
extended range
E4412A/3A
Two-path
diode-stack sensors
E9300 Series
N848XB Series
-5 to +44 dBm
E930XB Series
30 to +44 dBm
U200XB Series
-30 to +44 dBm
N848XH Series
-15 to +35 dBm
E930XA/H Series
50 to +30 dBm
U200XH Series
-50 to +30 dBm
848XA Series
30 to +20 dBm
N848XA Series
35 to +20 dBm
E930XA Series
60 to +20 dBm
U200XA Series
-60 to +20 dBm
E441XA Series
70 to +20 dBm
848XD Series
70 to 20 dBm
Power
9 kHz
CW
CW
Metrology
lab
8483A (75ohm)
100 kHz
Pulse/
averaged
Radar/
navigation
N8481B
N8482B
E9300B
E9301B
U2001B
U2000B
N8481H
N8482H
E9300H
E9301H
E9300A
E9304A OPT-H19
U2002H
U2001H
U2000H
N8485A
N8481A
N8482A
E9300A
E9301A
E9304A
U2004A
10 MHz
50 MHz
U2001A
U2000A
E4412A
8481D
2 GHz
U2002A
E4413A
4.2 GHz
8485D
6 GHz
AM/FM
profiled
Mobile
radio
FM only
N8487A
OPT-H18
8487D
18 GHz
OPT-H25
OPT-H24
24 GHz
Modulated
Wireless standards
TDMA
GSM
cdmaOne
Bluetooth
®
W-CDMA
cdma2000
®
EDGE
NADC
IDEN
Avg.only Avg.only Avg.only Avg.only
Avg.only
Avg.only
Avg.only
Avg.only
Avg.only
Avg.only
Legend
N848X Average
Thermocouple Sensor
848XD Average Diode Sensor
848X Thermocouple Sensor
E441X 1-Path Diode CWonly Sensor
E930X 2-Path Diode TrueAverage sensor
V8486A W8486A
N8486AQ
N8486AR
OPT 33
OPT H33
Q8486D
R8486D
OPT33
U200X USB Sensors
Frequency
33 GHz
40 GHz
50 GHz
75 GHz
26.5 GHz
110 GHz
802.11a/b/g
MCPA
HiperLan2
WiMAX
Avg.only
Avg.only
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Compatible power meters
The N8480 Series power sensors perform accurate, repeatable average power measurements with the
following power meters:
Agilent N1911A/12A P-Series
power meters
Single (N1911A) and dual (N1912A) channels
High resolution color display
30 MHz video bandwidth
100 Msamples/s continuous sampling rate
Time-gated and free-run measurement modes
Rise time, fall time, pulse width, time to
positive occurrence and time to
negative occurrence measurements
Includes predefined configurations for
WiMAX, HSDPA and DME
GPIB, LAN and USB interfaces
Code-compatible with EPM-P and EPM Series
power meters
Optimized for peak power measurements and
CCDF statistical analysis with the P-Series power
sensors
Also
compatible with all E-Series, N8480
Series and 8480 Series power sensors
Note: The N8480 Series is also compatible with the E4418B/19B Series EPM power meters.
Agilent E4416A/17A EPM-P Series
power meters
Single (E4416A) and dual (E4417A) channels
5 MHz video bandwidth
20 Msamples/s continuous sampling rate
Time-gated and free-run measurement modes
Includes predefined configurations for GSM,
EDGE, NADC, iDEN, Bluetooth, IS-95 CDMA,
W-CDMA and cdma2000
GPIB, RS-232/422 interfaces
Code-compatible with EPM Series power
meters
Optimized for peak power measurements with
the E9320 E-Series power sensors
Also
compatible with the E9300 and E4410
E-Series, 8480 and N8480 Series power sensors
Agilent N1913A/14A EPM Series
power meters
Single (N1913A) and dual (N1914A) channels
Two optional USB channels available for
four-channel measurements
Frequency range of 9 kHz to 110 GHz
Power range of -70 dBm to +44 dBm
(depending on the attached power sensor)
Fast measurement speed of 400 readings/s
Industry's first color LCD screen for average
power meters
USB and LAN/LXI-C connectivity on top of the
standard GPIB
Automatic frequency/power sweep
measurements with the optional trigger
IN/OUT feature
Code-compatible with 436A, 437B (N1913A
only) and 438A (N1914A only) power meters
Optimized for average power measurements
with the U2000, E9300 and E4410, N8480 and
8480 Series power sensors
To get your existing power meters up-and-running in supporting the N8480
Series, just download their firmware upgrades online at
www.agilent.com > Technical Support > Drivers & Software > Firmware Update.
Power meter
EPM Series power meters
EPM-P Series
power meters
P-Series power meters
Model number
E4418B
E4419B
N1913A
N1914A
E4416A
E4417A
N1911A
N1912A
Compatible firmware revision
A1.09.01 and above
A2.09.01 and above
A.01.00 and above
A1.05.01 and above
A2.05.01 and above
A.05.02 and above
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