Keysight (Agilent) 8473D Data Sheet

Agilent 8473D
Planar-Doped Barrier Detector

0.01 to 33.0 GHz

Data Sheet

This Planar- Doped Barrier (PDB) detector, combines
the best characteristics of point- contact and low bar­rier Schottky to provide performance never before
achievable. This new PDB diode technology provides
detectors with broadband-flatness, excellent
square-law response, and low SWR.

These specifications plus the rugged design of the

detector make it an excellent value.

8473D Specifications

1

Frequency range:

2

0.01 to 33.0 GHz

Frequency response:

±0.25 dB (0.01 to 14.0 GHz)
±0.4 dB (0.01 to 26.5 GHz)
±1.25 dB (0.01 to 33.0 GHz)
(±2.0 dB typical to 40 GHz)

SWR:

1.2 (0.01 to 14 GHz)

1.4 (14 to 26.5 GHz)

3.0 (26.5 to 33.0 GHz)
(3.0 typical to 40 GHz)

Low level sensitivity: > 0.4 mV/µW

Maximum operating input: 200 mW

Typical short-term maximum input
(less than 1 minute): 1 watt

Notes:

1. Measured at 25° C and -20 dBm unless otherwise specified.

2. Below 1 GHz RF may leak through the video connector. If objectionable, this may be eliminated with a low pass filter.

3. Tested only to 50,000 ft (15,240 m), capable of much higher performance.

Noise (peak to peak with CW power applied to produce 100 mV
output, 400 kHz BW): < 50 mV

Output polarity (Standard): Negative

Option 003: Positive

RF connector: APC-3.5 Male (SMA compatible)

Output connector: BNC (Female)

Environmental capabilities:

Operating temperature:

3

-65° C to +100° C

Temperature cycling: MIL-STD-883. Method 1010.1:

(-65° C to +100° C)

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