The Keysight U2042XA is a USB-powered average power sensor that measures RF power across 10 MHz to 6 GHz with a dynamic range of 96 dB and ±0.5 dB accuracy. It captures 50,000 readings per second with zero dead time, enabling real-time characterization of modulated, pulsed, and continuous wave signals without measurement gaps.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency range: 10 MHz to 6 GHz
• Power measurement range: −70 dBm to +26 dBm
• Dynamic range: 96 dB
• Measurement accuracy: ±0.5 dB
• Measurement speed: 50,000 readings per second
• Measurement modes: Peak, Average, Peak-to-Average Power, Time-gated, Free Run
• Pulse parameter measurements: 20 automatic parameters including rise/fall time, duty cycle, and pulse width
• Zero dead time in real-time measurement ensures continuous pulse capture
• Internal zero and automatic calibration to reduce measurement uncertainty
• Connector: N-type (male)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 55°C
• Dimensions: 168 mm (L) × 46 mm (W) × 35 mm (H)
– Key Features
• Time-selectivity function provides full dynamic range for average and time-selectivity average power measurements
• Supports modulated signals including LTE, LTE-Advanced (100 MHz bandwidth), and WLAN 802.11ac (80/160 MHz bandwidth)
• Measures both average and peak power across signal types
• USB 2.0 connectivity with USB-TMC compliance
• Powered directly from USB bus
– Typical Applications
• High-throughput manufacturing environments requiring pulse-by-pulse measurement
• LTE and advanced wireless signal characterization
• Modulated signal analysis across multi-MHz bandwidths
• Pulsed power measurement in radar and communications test
– Compatibility & Integration
• Includes BenchVue software license (BV0007B) for instrument control and data logging
• Instrument drivers available for LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio
• Compatible with Keysight BenchVue software ecosystem
