The Keysight/Agilent/HP 8990A Peak Power Analyzer is a precision instrument for characterizing pulsed RF signals across microwave frequencies. It delivers simultaneous measurement of power and timing parameters through dual sensor channels and dual external trigger/oscilloscope inputs, enabling comprehensive analysis of complex modulation and transient events. Seven automatic timing measurements—Rise Time, Fall Time, Pulse Width, Pulse Repetition Interval, Pulse Repetition Frequency, Duty Cycle, and Delay—combine with five power measurements including Peak Power, Average Power, Pulse Top/Base Amplitude, and Overshoot. The analyzer offers rise time of 5 ns and minimum pulse width of 10 ns, with dynamic range spanning -32 dBm to +20 dBm.
Technical Specifications
• Measurement Timing Parameters: Rise Time, Fall Time, Pulse Width, Pulse Repetition Interval (PRI), Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF), Duty Cycle, Delay
• Power Measurements: Peak Power, Average Power, Pulse Top/Base Amplitude, Overshoot
• Dynamic Range: -32 dBm to +20 dBm
• Rise Time: 5 ns
• Minimum Pulse Width: 10 ns
• Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 40 GHz (sensor-dependent)
• Amplitude and Time Markers: Precise positioning for localized power assessment
• Waveform Math Function: Scalar pulse parameter measurement capability
• Triggering: High-speed/high-sensitivity capture of transient events and glitches
• Display: Optimized linear display operation
• Memory: 4 nonvolatile waveform memories, 4 nonvolatile setup memories, 2 volatile pixel memories
– Key Features
• Dual sensor input channels (Channels 1 and 4) for simultaneous power measurement
• Dual video/external trigger channels (Channels 2 and 3) for modulating signal and detector envelope analysis
• Rear-panel HP-IB connector for remote automation and control
• Rear-panel calibration and triggering outputs
• Option 915 relocates sensor inputs to rear panel
• Intuitive front-panel interface with full programmability
– Physical Characteristics
• Dimensions: 422 mm W × 194 mm H × 366 mm D
• Weight: 12.8 kg net
– Compatibility & Integration
Works with HP 84812A, HP 84813A, HP 84814A, and HP 84815A Peak Power Sensors (HP 84813A supports up to 26.5 GHz; HP 84815A supports up to 18 GHz). HP-IB programmable for integration into automated test environments.
