The Boonton 4542 is a dual-channel RF peak power meter designed for capturing, displaying, and analyzing RF power in both the time and statistical domains. It is well-suited for applications involving pulsed RF signals, such as radar and GSM, as well as pseudorandom or noise-like signals like CDMA, WLAN, and WiMAX. The 4542 offers three operating modes: Pulse, Modulated/CW, and Statistical, providing versatility for R&D, manufacturing, and control operations. This instrument is capable of measuring modulated or CW signals using peak and average Boonton Power sensors, providing detailed information about instantaneous peak power values.
### Technical Specifications
**General:**
* **Model:** 4542
* **Manufacturer:** Boonton
* **Channels:** 2
* **Operating Modes:** Pulse, Modulated/CW, Statistical
* **Display:** 4-inch color LCD
**Measurement Capabilities:**
* **Frequency Range:** 9.9 kHz to 40 GHz (with specific sensors, up to 110 GHz is mentioned in some contexts)
* **Peak Power Range:** -50 dBm to +20 dBm
* **Average Power Range (CW):** -70 dBm to +44 dBm
* **Modulated Power Range:** -55 dBm to +20 dBm
* **Video Bandwidth:** 70 MHz
* **Rise Time:** Less than 7 ns
* **Effective Time Resolution:** 200 ps
* **Effective Sampling Rate:** 5 GS/sec per channel simultaneously
* **Sampling Rate:** 50 MSa/sec simultaneously on each channel
* **Memory Depth:** 262,144 samples at max sampling rate
* **Vertical Resolution:** 0.008% (14-bit A/D Converter)
* **DSP:** 32-bit floating point
* **Dynamic Range:** 70 dB (sensor dependent)
* **Relative Offset Range:** ±200.00 dB
**Statistical Analysis:**
* **Features:** Fast statistical analysis including CCDF
* **Measurements:** Pulse width, rise time, fall time, power distribution, and others are automatically detected and measured
**Interfaces:**
* **Standard:** GPIB, USB, LAN
* **Optional:** Additional scope channels for trigger signals and detector RF signals
* **Video Output:** Available for VGA compatible analog RGB video monitor
**Physical:**
* **Dimensions:** 8.4 W x 3.5 H x 13.5 D inches (21.3 x 8.9 x 34.3 cm)
* **Form Factor:** Half-rack width, 2U height
* **Weight:** 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
**Sensor Compatibility:**
The Boonton 4542 supports a variety of Boonton power sensors, including:
* **Peak Power Sensors:**
* 57006: 0.05 to 6 GHz / -50 to +20 dBm
* 59318: 0.05 to 18 GHz / -24 to +20 dBm
* 57518: 0.05 to 18 GHz / -40 to +20 dBm
* 59340: 0.05 to 40.0 GHz / -24 to +20 dBm
* 57540: 0.05 to 40 GHz / -40 to +20 dBm
* 57318: 18 GHz / -24 to +20 dBm
* **CW Power Sensors:**
* 51071A: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz / -70 to +20 dBm
* 51072A: 30 MHz to 40 GHz / -70 to +20 dBm
* 51075A: 18 GHz / -70 to +20 dBm
* **Thermocouple Sensors:**
* 51100(9E): 10 MHz to 18 GHz / -20 to +20 dBm
* 51200: 10 MHz to 18 GHz / 0 to +37 dBm
* **Special Purpose Sensors:**
* 51011(EMC): 10 kHz to 8 GHz / -60 to +20 dBm (DC coupled)
* 51011 (4B): 100 kHz to 12.4 GHz / -60 to +20 dBm
* **Diode Average Sensors:**
* 51085: 500 kHz to 18 GHz / -30 to +20 dBm
The Boonton 4542 also supports Boonton voltage probes for RF voltage measurements, available for frequencies from 10 Hz to 1.2 GHz.
Why Choose Aumictech for Boonton 4542?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end RF power measurement equipment. Whether you need precise pulsed RF signal analysis, comprehensive modulated signal characterization, or detailed statistical power distribution, our team ensures the Boonton 4542 delivers maximum performance for your application.
