The Agilent/Keysight E9326A is a peak and average power sensor operating from 50 MHz to 18 GHz, engineered for precise power measurements on complex modulated signals in wireless communications, radar, and R&D applications. It delivers time-gated peak, average, and peak-to-average ratio measurements with 1.5 MHz video bandwidth optimized for TDMA and CDMA formats including Bluetooth. The sensor achieves up to 1000 corrected readings per second via GPIB and supports dynamic ranges up to 70 dB in normal mode or 85 dB in average-only mode.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 18 GHz
• Video Bandwidth: 1.5 MHz
• Measurement Modes: Normal mode (peak, average, and time-related measurements) and Average-only mode (low-level signal average power)
• Average Power Measurement: Up to +20 dBm
• Peak Power Measurement: Up to +30 dBm (duration < 10 µs)
• Dynamic Range: 70 dB (normal mode); 85 dB (average-only mode)
• Reading Rate: Up to 1000 corrected readings per second via GPIB
• Connector: Precision Type-N
– Key Features
• Internal EEPROM stores calibration factors, linearity, temperature, and bandwidth correction data automatically downloaded to the power meter
• TTL external trigger input (BNC connector) with defined voltage levels for high and low states
• TTL output signals with specified voltage levels
• Time-gated measurement capability for burst and pulsed signal analysis
– Typical Applications
• Wireless communications signal characterization
• Radar system power verification
• Pulsed and modulated signal analysis
• Bluetooth and cellular protocol testing
– Compatibility & Integration
The E9326A integrates with Keysight EPM-P series (E4416A/E4417A) and P-Series (N1911A/N1912A) power meters for peak, peak-to-average ratio, and time-gated measurements. For average power measurements, it also supports EPM series power meters.
