The Agilent/Keysight 8990A Peak Power Meter delivers precise measurement of pulsed and modulated signals across 20 MHz to 40 GHz. This instrument characterizes complex waveforms through seven automatic timing measurements—rise time, fall time, pulse width, PRI, PRF, duty cycle, and delay—plus five power measurements including peak power, average power, and pulse amplitude parameters. Dynamic range spans -32 dBm to +20 dBm with 10 ns minimum pulse width and 5 ns rise time resolution.
Technical Specifications
• Dynamic Range: -32 dBm to +20 dBm
• Frequency Range: 20 MHz to 40 GHz (sensor dependent)
• Minimum Pulse Width: 10 ns
• Rise Time: 5 ns
• Measurement Speed: 3 measurements/second (manual); 8–65 readings/second over HP-IB
• Power Requirements: 90–132 Vac or 198–264 Vac, 48–66 Hz
• Power Dissipation: 250 VA maximum
• Dimensions: 422.3 mm W × 194.3 mm H × 366.0 mm D
• Net Weight: 12.8 kg
– Key Features
• Two RF sensor channels (Channels 1 & 4) with simultaneous modulating signal and power envelope measurement
• Two external triggering/oscilloscope channels (Channels 2 & 3) for comprehensive signal analysis
• Amplitude and time markers for precise power measurements
• Versatile triggering capabilities for capturing specific events and glitches
• HP-IB (IEEE 488.2) programming interface with 10Base-T, 100Base-T, and 1000Base-T LAN connectivity
• Web-enabled remote control, e-mail on trigger, and network data transfers
• Windows-compatible peripherals via PS/2 or USB interface
– Typical Applications
Radar characterization, wireless communications signal analysis, and pulsed signal research.
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with HP 84812A (0.5–18 GHz), HP 84813A (0.5–26.5 GHz), HP 84814A (0.5–40 GHz), and HP 84815A (0.05–18 GHz) peak power sensors. IEEE 488.2 programming interface enables integration into automated test environments.
