The Boonton PMX40 is a high-performance RF power meter designed for precision power measurements in a variety of applications. It offers a wide frequency range, high accuracy, and fast measurement speeds, making it ideal for testing and characterizing RF components and systems. Its intuitive, multi-touch display allows for quick configuration of up to four USB RF power sensors, providing a standalone solution for capturing, displaying, and analyzing peak and average RF power in both the time and statistical domains.
### Technical Specifications
**General Parameters**
* **Type:** RF Power Meter
* **Configuration:** Benchtop with screen
* **Frequency Range:** 4 kHz to 40 GHz
* **Power Measurements:** Average/CW, Peak, Pulse
* **Channels:** Quad Channel (Base model supports 2 active channels; PMX40-4CH option supports 4 active channels)
* **Impedance:** 50 Ohms
* **Dynamic Range:** 80 dB
**Measurement Capabilities**
* **Measurement Speed:** Up to 100,000 measurements per second
* **Measurement Resolution (Time):** 100 ps
* **Rise Time:** 3 ns
* **Video Bandwidth:** 195 MHz
* **Automated Pulse Measurements:** Capable of measuring over 16 pulse parameters, including rise-time, fall time, pulse width, off-time, period, pulse repetition frequency, duty cycle, pulse peak, pulse overshoot, pulse average, waveform average, top level power, droop, bottom level power, edge delay, and pulse edge skew between channels.
* **Measurement Modes:**
* **Continuous Mode:** For simple, intuitive measurements of repetitive waveforms, displaying average, maximum, and minimum signal powers.
* **Pulsed Mode:** Offers sophisticated trigger and data acquisition capabilities for analyzing fast-rising single pulses or pulses with short pulse repetition intervals (PRIs).
* **Statistical Mode:** Plots the Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF) to show the rate of occurrence of a specific crest factor for signals used in 5G, 4G/LTE, and Wi-Fi applications.
**Sensors and Connectivity**
* **Sensor Compatibility:** Utilizes Boonton RTP and CPS families of USB RF power sensors.
* **Sensor Flexibility:** USB RF power sensors can be disconnected and independently used as standalone instruments.
* **Multi-Channel Measurements:** Supports independent or synchronized multi-channel measurements of CW, modulated, and pulsed signals across up to four channels.
* **Time Base:** 5-ns time base for precise measurement timing.
**Interfaces**
* **Data Transfer:** USB, Ethernet/LAN, SCPI
* **Triggering:** External trigger input (Trig In BNC connector), Sync ports for timing and synchronization.
* **Display:** Multi-Touch Screen Display
* **Remote Control:** LAN (10/100/1000 BaseT, HiSLIP), Optional GPIB.
* **Test Source:** Front panel test source for fast verification of sensor operation. Optional rear panel output.
* **Video Output:** HDMI output for remote front panel display.
### Electrical
* **Input Voltage:** 90 to 260 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz (single-phase, AC power source) or 90 to 135 VAC, 47 to 400 Hz.
* **Power Consumption:** 30 W (35 VA) maximum, or 70 VA maximum.
* **Fuse:** Time delay fuse (Type T) installed in the fuse holder on the rear panel.
### Physical
* **Dimensions:** 3.5 x 8.3 x 11.2 inches (89 x 211 x 284 mm)
* **Weight:** 4.8 lbs (2.2 kg)
* **Operating Temperature:** 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) (Note: Source states -40 to 70 °C)
* **Storage Temperature:** -40 to +70 °C (-40 to 158 °F) (Note: Source states 0 to 50 °C)
* **Humidity:** 95% maximum, non-condensing
* **Altitude:** Operation up to 15,000 feet (4600 m)
* **Shock:** Withstands ±30 G, 11 ms impulse in X, Y, and Z axes
* **Vibration:** Withstands 2 G sine, 5 to 55 Hz; 2 G random, 5 to 500 Hz
### Compatibility
* **Applications:** Wi-Fi, 5G/4G/LTE, Radar, Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR), Semiconductor, Military, Aerospace, Medical, and Communications industries.
* **Chipsets and Devices:** Ideal for characterization and compliance testing of Wi-Fi and LTE chipsets and devices, including MIMO architectures with channel bandwidths up to 160 MHz.
* **Signal Types:** CW, Modulated, and Pulsed signals.
### Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
* **Environmental:** MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3
* **Regulatory Compliance:** CE compliance with Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU.
* **Operation Safety:** Designed for indoor use only. Do not operate in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Why Choose Aumictech for Boonton PMX40?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-performance RF test and measurement equipment. Whether you need precise power measurements for advanced wireless communications, accurate characterization of radar systems, or reliable testing of semiconductor devices, our team ensures the Boonton PMX40 delivers maximum performance for your application.
