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Agilent E4418B/E4419B

EPM Series Power Meters, E-Series and 8480 Series Power Sensors

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E4418B/9B EPM Series power meter: applications and compatible sensors for average power measurements

Signal characteristics >

Typical application examples >

Themocouple sensors

8480A/B/H, N8480A/B/H,

R/Q8486A, N8486AR/AQ

Diode sensors

Sensor technology

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

CW Modulated

Metrology

lab

Pulse/

averaged

Radar/

navigation

AM/FM

proﬁled

Mobile

radio

FM only

Power

N8481B

N8482B

E9300B

E9301B

U2001B

U2000B

N8481H

N8482H

E9300H

E9301H

9 kHz

8483A (75ohm)

U2004A

10 MHz

100 kHz

E9300A

E9304A

U2002H U2001H

U2000H

N8485A

N8481A

N8482A

E9300A

E9301A

E9304A OPT-H18

U2002A

U2001A

U2000A

E4413A

E4412A

8485D

8481D

50 MHz

2 GHz

4.2 GHz

6 GHz

OPT-H19

N8487A

8487D

18 GHz

OPT-H25

OPT-H24

24 GHz

N8486AR

R8486D

26.5 GHz

TDMA

GSM EDGE

NADC

IDEN

Avg.only

N8486AQ

OPT 33

OPT-H33

Q8486D

OPT33

33 GHz

40 GHz

Wireless standards

cdmaOne

Bluetooth

Avg.only

W8486A

V8486A

50 GHz

75 GHz

Frequency

110 GHz

W-CDMA

cdma2000

Avg.only

Legend

N848X Average Thermocouple Sensors

848XD Average Diode Sensor

848X Thermocouple Sensor

E441X 1-Path Diode CWonly Sensor

E930X 2-Path Diode TrueAverage Sensor

U200X USB Sensors

802.11a/b/g MCPA

HiperLan2

WiMAX

Avg.only

E4418B/9B EPM Series power meter performance characteristics

Speciﬁcations describe the instrument’s warranted performance and apply after a 30-minute warm-up. These speciﬁcations are valid over its operating/environmental range unless otherwise stated and after performing a zero and calibration procedure.

Supplemental characteristics (shown in italics) are intended to provide additional information, useful in applying the instrument by giving typical (expected), but not warranted performance parameters. These characteristics are shown in italics or labeled as “typical”, “nominal” or

“approximate”.

For information on measurement uncertainty calculations, refer to Application Note 64-1C, “Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Power Measurements”, literature number 5965-6380E.

Compatible power sensors: E4410 and E9300 E-Series, 8480 Series and N8480 Series average power sensors

Frequency range: 9 kHz to 110 GHz, sensor dependent

Power range: –70 dBm to +44 dBm (100 pW to 25 W), sensor dependent

Single sensor dynamic range:

90 dB maximum (E-Series sensors) 50 dB maximum (8480 Series sensors) 55 dB maximum (N8480 Series sensors)

Display units:

Absolute: Watts or dBm Relative: Percent or dB

Display resolution: Selectable resolution of 1.0, 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001dB in Log mode, or 1 to 4 digits in linear mode

Default resolution: 0.01 dB in log mode, 3 digits in linear mode

Accuracy

Absolute: ±0.02 dB (log) or ±0.5%

(linear). Please add the corresponding power sensor linearity percentage from Tables 6, 9 and 10 (for the E-Series sensors), and Table 14 (for the 8480 Series sensors) to asses the overall system accuracy.

Relative accuracy: ±0.04 dB (log) or ±1.0% (linear). Please add the corresponding power sensor linearity percentage from Tables 6, 9 and 10 (for the E-Series sensors), and Table 14 (for the 8480 Series sensors) to asses the overall system accuracy.

Zero set (digital settability of zero):

Sensor dependent (refer to Table 1). For E-Series sensors, this speciﬁcation applies to a zero performed when the sensor input is not connected to the POWER REF.

Zero drift of sensors: Sensor dependent, refer to Table 1. For E9300 sensors, refer to Table 11 for complete data.

Measurement noise: Sensor dependent, refer to Table 1 and Table 2. For E9300 sensors, refer to Table 11 for complete data.

Effects of averaging on noise: Averaging over 1 to 1024 readings is available for reducing noise. Table 1 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.

Example:

8481D power sensor, normal mode, number of averages = 4

Measurement noise calculation:

(<45 pW x 2.75) = <121 pW

*For speciﬁcations pertaining to the N8480 Series power sensors, please refer to the “Agilent N8480 Series Power Sensors Data Sheet”, literature number 5989-9333EN.

Power reference

Power output: 1.00 mW (0.0 dBm).

Factory set to ±0.4% traceable to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL),

Accuracy: For two years: ±0.5% (23 ± 3 °C) ±0.6% (25 ± 10 °C) ±0.9% (0 to 55 °C)

Frequency: 50 MHz nominal

SWR: 1.06 maximum

(1.08 maximum for Option 003)

Connector type: Type-N (f), 50

Measurement speed

Three measurement speed modes, over the GPIB, are available as shown, along with the typical maximum measurement speed for each mode.

With E4418B power meter Normal: 20 readings/second x2: 40 readings/second Fast: 200 readings/second

With E4419B power meter

Measurement speed is reduced, for example, with both channels in FAST mode, the typical maximum measurement speed is 100 readings /second.

Fast mode is for E-Series sensors only.

Maximum measurement speed is obtained using binary output and in free run trigger mode.

1. National metrology institutes of member states of the Metre Convention, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the USA, are signatories to the ComitÈ International des Poids et Mesures Mutual Recognition Arrangement. Further information is available from the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures, at http://www.bipm.fr/

E4418B/9B EPM Series power meter performance characteristics (continued)

Table 1

Model

E9300A, E9301A, E9304A E9300B, E9301B E9300H, E9301H

E4412A, E4413A N8481A, N8482A, N8485A,N8487A,

N8486AQ, N8486AR N8481B, N8482B N8481H, N8482H 8481A, 8482A, 8483A, 8485A, 8487A,

R8486A, Q8486A 8481B, 8482B 8481D, 8485D, 8487D 8481H, 8482H R8486D, Q8486D V8486A, W8486A

Table 2

No. of averages

Noise multiplier Normal mode

x2 mode

5.5

6.5

3.89

4.6

Zero set

±500 pW ±500 nW ±5 nW ±50 pW ±25 nW

±25 μW ±2.5 μW ±50 nW

±50 μW ±20 pW ±5 μW ±30 pW ±200 nW

2.75

3.25

Zero drift

<±150 pW

<±150 nW

<±1.5 nW

<±15 pW

<±3 nW

<±3 μW

<±0.3 μW

<±10 nW

<±10 μW

<±4 pW

<±1 μW

<±6 pW

<±40 nW

1.94

2.3

Measurement noise

<700 pW

<700 nW

<7 nW

<70 pW

<80 nW

<80 μW

<8 μW

<110 nW

<110 μW

<45 pW

<10 μW

<65 pW

<450 nW

1.63

0.85

1. Within one hour after zero set, at a constant temperature, after

a 24-hour warm-up of the power meter.

2. 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. For E-Series sensors, the measurement noise is measured within the low range. Refer to the relevant sensor manual for further information.

3. Speciﬁcation applies to the low power path, 15% to 75% relative humidity.

0.61

0.72

128

0.49

0.57

256

0.34

0.41

512

0.24

0.29

1024

0.17

0.2

Settling time

Manual ﬁlter, 10-dB decreasing power step for normal and x2 modes (not across range switch points for E-Series and N8480 Series sensors)

Table 3

No. of averages

Settling time with E-Series sensors (s)

Normal mode

x2 mode

0.07

0.04

Settling time with N8480 Series sensors (s)

Normal mode

x2 mode

0.15

Settling time with 8480 Series sensors (s)

Normal mode

x2 mode

0.15

*E-Series sensors in Fast mode (using free run trigger), within the range –50 dBm to +17 dBm, the settling time is: E4418B: 10 ms E4419B: 20 ms

0.12

0.07

0.2

0.18

0.2

0.18

0.21

0.12

0.3

0.22

0.3

0.22

0.4

0.21

0.5

0.35

0.5

0.35

0.4

1.1

0.55

1.1

0.55

1.8

1.9

1.1

0.9

1.1

3.3

1.8

3.4

1.9

3.4

1.9

128

6.5

3.4

6.6

3.5

6.6

3.5

256

6.8

6.9

512

14.2

14.5

1024

1. Settling time: 0 to 99% settled readings over the GPIB

2. When a power step crosses through the sensor’s auto-range switch point, add 25 ms. Refer to the relevant sensor manual for switch point information.

E4418B/9B EPM Series power meter performance characteristics (continued)

Auto ﬁlter, default resolution for normal and x2 modes

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x2 mode

40 ms

Typical settling times

70 ms

210 ms

3.4 s

Normal mode

70 ms

120 ms

400 ms

6.5 s

–40 dBm –50 dBm –60 dBm

Max dBm

Sensor dynamic range

Min dBm

With E-Series E4412A/13A sensors, at 10-dB decreasing power step (not across range switch point)

+10 dBm

+2 dBm

–4 dBm

–10 dBm

–20 dBm

–30 dBm

–40 dBm

–50 dBm

Max dBm

High Power Path

Sensor dynamic range

Low Power Path

Min dBm

Typical settling times

x2 mode

40 ms

120 ms

210 ms

400 ms

40 ms

70 ms

400 ms

3.4 s

6.8 s

Normal mode

70 ms

210 ms

400 ms

1 s

70 ms

120 ms

1 s

6.5 s

13 s

Max dBm

Sensor dynamic range

Min dBm

Typical settling times

x2 mode

150 ms

180 ms

400 ms

3.6 s

6.6 s

Normal mode

150 ms

200 ms

1 s

6.6 s

13.5 s

20 dB

10 dB

5 dB

With N8480 Series sensors, at 10-dB decreasing power step (not across range switch point)

Max dBm

Min dBm

Njo!eCn

Sensor dynamic range

Typical settling times

x2 mode

150 ms

180 ms

350 ms

3.5 s

Normal mode

150 ms

200 ms

500 ms

6.6 s

20 dB

10 dB

With E-Series E9300A/01A/04A sensors

Typical settling times

x2 mode

40 ms

120 ms

210 ms

400 ms

40 ms

70 ms

400 ms

3.4 s

6.8 s

Normal

mode

70 ms

210 ms

400 ms

1 s

70 ms

120 ms

1 s

6.5 s

13 s

E9300B/1B

+40 dBm

+32 dBm

+26 dBm

+20 dBm

+10 dBm

0 dBm

–10 dBm

–20 dBm

E9300H/1H

+20 dBm

+12 dBm

+6 dBm

0 dBm

–10 dBm

–20 dBm

–30 dBm

–40 dBm

With E-Series E9300B/01B/00H/01H sensor

Max dBm

Min dBm

High Power Path

Sensor dynamic range

Low Power Path

With 8480 Series sensors, at 10-dB decreasing power step

E4418B/9B EPM Series power meter performance characteristics (continued)

Power meter functions General speciﬁcations

Accessed by key entry: either hardkeys,

or softkey menu, and programmable.

Zero: Zeros the meter. (Power reference calibrator is switched off during zeroing).

Cal: Calibrates the meter using internal (power reference calibrator) or external source. Reference cal factor settable from 1% to 150%, in

0.1% increments.

Frequency: Entered frequency range is used to interpolate the calibration factors table.

Range: 1 kHz to 999.9 GHz, settable in 1-kHz steps.

Cal factor: Sets the calibration factor for the meter. Range: 1% to 150%, in increments of 0.1%.

Relative: Displays all successive measurements relative to the last displayed value.

Offset: Allows power measurements to be offset by –100 dB to +100 dB, settable in 0.001-dB increments, to compensate for external loss or gain.

Save/recall: Store up to 10 instrument states via the save/recall menu.

dBm/W: Selectable units of either Watts or dBm in absolute power; or percent or dB for relative measurements.

Filter (averaging): Selectable from 1 to 1024. Auto-averaging provides automatic noise compensation.

Duty cycle: Duty cycle values between

0.001% to 99.999%, in increments of

0.001%, can be entered to display a peak power representation of measured power. The following equation is used to calculate the displayed peak power value: peak power = measured power/duty cycle.

Sensor cal tables: Selects cal factor versus frequency tables corresponding to speciﬁed sensors (8480 Series only).

Limits: High and low limits can be set in the range –150 dBm to +230 dBm, in

0.001-dBm increments.

Preset default values: dBm mode, rel off, power reference off, duty cycle off, offset off, frequency 50 MHz, AUTO average, free run, AUTO range (for ESeries and N8480 Series sensors).

Display: Selectable single and split screen formats are available. Aquasianalog display is available for peaking measurements. The dual-channel power meter can simultaneously display any two conﬁgurations of A, B, A/B, B/A, A-B, B-A and relative.

Dimensions

The following dimensions exclude front and rear protrusions:

212.6 mm W x 88.5 mm H x 348.3 mm D (8.5 in x 3.5 in x 13.7 in)

Weight

E4418B: 4.0 kg (8.8 lb) net, 7.9 kg (17.4

lb) shipping E4419B: 4.1 kg (9.0 lb) net, 8.0 kg (17.6

lb) shipping

Rear panel connectors

Recorder outputs: Analog 0 to

1-Volt, 1-k output impedance, BNC connector. E4419B recorder outputs are dedicated to channel A and channel B.

Remote input/output: A TTL logic level is output when the measurement exceeds a predetermined limit. TTL inputs are provided to initiate zero and calibration cycles. RJ-45 series shielded modular jack assembly connector. TTL Output: high = 4.8 V max; low = 0.2 V max TTL

Input: high = 3.5 V min, 5 V max; low = 1 V max, –0.3 V min.

GPIB: Allows communication with an external controller.

RS-232/422: Allows communication with an external RS-232/422 controller. Male/plug 9 position D-subminiature connector.

Ground: Binding post, accepts 4-mm plug or bare-wire connection.

Line power

Input voltage range: 85 to 264 VAC,

automatic selection.

Input frequency range: 50 to 440 Hz. Power requirement: Approximately 50

VA (14 W)

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