Atec Agilent-E9300A User Manual
Product specifications and
characteristics
Agilent
EPM Series Power Meters
E-Series and 8480 Series Power Sensors
Data Sheet
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EPM series E4418B and E4419B power meters
Specifications
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
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, “Funda-
mentals of RF and Microwave
Power Measurements”, literature
number 5965-6380E.
Frequency range: 9 kHz to 110
GHz, sensor dependent
Power range: –70 dBm to +44 dBm
(100 pW to 25 W), sensor dependent.
Power sensors: Compatible with all
8480 series and E-series sensors
Single sensor dynamic range:
90 dB maximum (E-series sensors),
50 dB maximum ( 8480 series
sensors).
Display units:
Absolute: Watts or dBm.
Relative: Percent or dB.
Display resolution: Selectable
resolution of 1.0, 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001
dB 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
Instrumentation
Absolute: ±0.02 dB (log) or ±0.5%
(linear). Please add the corresponding power sensor linearity percentage from tables 7 and 10 (for the
E-series sensors) and table 15 (for
the 8480 series sensors).
Relative: ±0.04 dB (Log) or ±1.0%
(linear). Please add the corresponding power sensor linearity percentage from table 16 (for the 8480
series sensors).
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.
Power reference
Power output: 1.00 mW (0.0 dBm).
Factory set to ±0.4% traceable to the
National Physical Laboratory (NPL),
UK
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.
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 Ω
Table 1
Model ZERO SET
8481A, 8482A, 8483A, 8485A, ±50 nW
8487A, R8486A, Q8486A,
8481B, 8482B ±50 µW
8481D, 8485D, 8487D ±20 pW
8481H, 8482H ±5 µW
R8486D, Q8486D ±30 pW
V8486A, W8486A ±200 nW
E4412A, E4413A ±50 pW
E9300A, E9301A,E9304A
2
±500 pW
E9300B, E9301B
2
±500 nW
E9300H, E9301H
2
±5 nW
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/
2. Specification applies to the low power path
15% to 75% relative humidity.
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Supplemental characteristics
Power reference
Frequency: 50 MHz nominal.
SWR: 1.05 maximum.
Connector: Type N (f), 50 Ω.
Measurement speed
Three measurement speed modes,
over the GPIB, are available as
shown, along with the typical maximum measurement speed for each
mode.
With the E4418B power meter
Normal: 20 readings/second
x2: 40 readings/second
Fast: 200 readings/second
With the E4419B, the 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.
Zero drift of sensors: Sensor dependent, refer to table 2. For E9300
sensors, refer to table 12 for
complete data.
Measurement noise: Sensor dependent, refer to table 2 and table 3. For
E9300 sensors, refer to table 12.
Effects of averaging on noise: Averaging
over 1 to 1024 readings is available
for reducing noise. Table 2 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.
Table 2
Model Zero drift
1
Measurement noise
2
8481A, 8482A, 8483A, 8485A, < ±10 nW < 110 nW
8487A, R8486A, Q8486A
8481B, 8482B < ±10 µW < 110 µW
8481D, 8485D, 8487D < ±4 pW < 45 pW
8481H, 8482H < ±1µW < 10 µW
R8486D, Q8486D < ±6 pW < 65 pW
V8486A, W8486A < ±40 nW < 450 nW
E4412A, E4413A < ±15 pW < 70 pW
E9300A, E9301A, E9304A
3
< ±150 pW < 700 pW
E9300B, E9301B
3
< ±150 nW < 700 nW
E9300H, E9301H
3
< ±1.5 nW < 7 nW
1. Within 1 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.
Table 3
Number of averages 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024
Noise multiplier 5.5 3.89 2.75 1.94 1 0.85 0.61 0.49 0.34 0.24 0.17
(normal mode)
Noise multiplier 6.5 4.6 3.25 2.3 1.63 1 0.72 0.57 0.41 0.29 0.2
(x2 mode)
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For E-series sensors:
In FAST mode (using free run
trigger), within the range –50 dBm
to +17 dBm, for a 10 dB decreasing
power step, the settling time is:
E4418B: 10 ms
2
E4419B: 20 ms
2
EPM series E4418B and E4419B power meters
Settling time
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For 8480 series sensors:
Manual filter, 10 dB decreasing power step.
Table 4
Number of 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024
averages
Settling time(s) 0.15 0.2 0.3 0.5 1.1 1.9 3.4 6.6 13 27 57
(normal mode)
Settling time(s) 0.15 0.18 0.22 0.35 0.55 1.1 1.9 3.5 6.9 14.5 33
x2 modes):
Auto filter, default resolution, 10 dB decreasing power step (normal and x2 modes):
Table 5. Manual filter, 10 dB decreasing power step (not across the range switch point)
Number of 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024
averages
Settling time(s) 0.07 0.12 0.21 0.4 1 1.8 3.3 6.5 13 27 57
(Normal mode)
Settling time(s) 0.04 0.07 0.12 0.21 0.4 1 1.8 3.4 6.8 14.2 32
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.
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For E4412A and E4413A sensors
Auto filter, default resolution, 10 dB
decreasing power step (not across the
range switch point)
For E-series E9300A sensors
For E-series E9300B and
H sensors
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Power meter functions
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 0.1% increments.
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 0.001dB 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 valuesbetween
0.001% to 99.999%, in 0.001% increments, 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/dutycycle.
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 –150.000 dBm to
+230.000 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 E-series sensors).
Display: Selectable single and split
screen formats are available. A
quasi-analog 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.
General characteristics
Rear panel connectors
Recorder outputs: Analog 0 to
1 Volt, 1 kΩ 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
=4.8V max; low = 0.2V max TTL
Input: high = 3.5V min, 5V max;
low = 1V max, -0.3V min.
GPIB: Allows communication with an
external controller.
RS-232/442: Allows communication
with an external RS-232 or RS-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 Watts) for E4418B and
E4419B.
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Battery Option 001 operational
characteristics
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The following information describes
characteristic performance based at
a temperature of 25°C unless otherwise noted.
Typical operating time: up to 3.5
hours with LED backlight on; up to
5.5 hours with LED backlight off
(E4418B power meter).
Charge time: 2 hours to charge fully
from an empty state; 50 minutes
charging enables 1 hour of operation
with LED backlight on; 35 minutes
charging enables 1hr operation with
LED backlight off. Power meter is
operational whilst charging.
Service life: (to 70% of initial
capacity at 25°C): 450 charge/
discharge cycles
Chemistry: nickel metal hydride
Weight: 1kg
Environmental characteristics
General conditions: Complies with
the requirements of the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC. This includes
Generic Immunity Standard EN
50082-1: 1992 and Radiated
Interference Standard EN 55011:
1991/CISPR11:1990, Group 1 Class A.
Operating environment
Temperature: 0°C to 55°C.
Maximum humidity: 95% at 40°C
(non-condensing).
Minimum humidity: 15% at 40°C
(non-condensing).
Maximum altitude: 3000 meters
(9840 feet).
Storage conditions
Storage temperature:
–20°C to +70°C.
Non-operating maximum humidity:
90% at 65°C (non-condensing).
Non-operating maximum altitude:
15240 meters (50,000 feet).
General
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
Net: E4418B: 4.0 kg (8.8 lb).
E4419B: 4.1 kg (9.0 lb).
Shipping:
E4418B: 7.9 kg (17.4 lb).
E4419B: 8.0 kg (17.6 lb).
Remote programming
Interface: GBIB interface operates
to IEEE 488.2. RS-232 and RS-422
serial interface supplied as standard.
Command language: SCPI standard
interface commands. 436A and 437B
code compatible (E4418B only);
438A code compatible (E4419B
only).
GPIB compatibility: SH1, AH1, T6,
TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP1, DC1,
DT1, C0.
Non-volatile memory
Battery: Lithium polycarbon
Monoflouride, approximate lifetime
5 years at 25°C.
Safety
Conforms to the following product
specifications:
EN61010-1: 1993/IEC 1010-1: 1990
+A1/CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1: 1993
EN60825-1: 1994/IEC 825-1: 1993
Class 1 Low Voltage Directive
72/23/EEC
Accessories supplied
Power sensor cable
11730A: E4418B has one
1.5 meter (5 ft) sensor cable.
E4419B has two 1.5 meter (5 ft)
sensor cables.
Power cord: One 2.4 meter
(7.5 ft) cable. Power plug matches
destination requirements.
1. Characteristics describe product performance
that is useful in the application of the product,
but is not covered by the product warranty.
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