The Boonton 4531 Single Channel RF Power Meter System with Options 1, 2, and 30 delivers laboratory-grade precision for accurate RF power measurement from 10 Hz to 40 GHz. This instrument combines the measurement speed required in production environments with proprietary techniques designed to characterize digitally modulated signals. It measures both continuous wave power and peak power across protocols including W-CDMA and HDTV, with dynamic range exceeding 60 dB for peak power and -90 dB for CW operation.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 10 Hz to 40 GHz
• Peak Power Range: -40 dBm to +20 dBm with >60 dB dynamic range
• CW Power Range: -70 dBm to +20 dBm with -90 dB dynamic range
• Video Bandwidth: 20 MHz
• Modulation Bandwidth: Up to 20 MHz
• Pulse Repetition Rate: 1.8 MHz maximum
• Sampling Rate: Effective sampling to 50 MSamples/sec
• Relative Offset Range: ±99.99 dB
• Measurement Modes: Peak power, CW power, RF voltage, and statistical power analysis (CDF/PDF)
– Key Features
• Single-channel architecture optimized for both laboratory and production test environments
• Synchronous and asynchronous triggering capabilities
• Automatic sensor calibration and setup data download upon connection
• SCPI command support via GPIB interface
• LabVIEW driver compatibility for automated test systems
– Typical Applications
RF power characterization across digital modulation formats, peak and average power measurement in wireless communications, production test automation, and statistical signal analysis.
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with Boonton’s complete line of RF power and voltage sensors, including coaxial dual-diode and thermal sensor types. Standard GPIB and RS232 interfaces enable straightforward integration into automated test systems. Complete instruction manual (168 pages) and service/calibration documentation (38 pages) provided.
