The Keysight U2051XA is a USB-powered average power sensor delivering wide dynamic range measurements across 10 MHz to 6 GHz. Direct PC connectivity via USB enables real-time power acquisition and analysis without external instrumentation, making it ideal for RF and microwave characterization in development labs and production environments.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 6 GHz
• Power Range: –70 dBm to +26 dBm
• Dynamic Range: 96 dB
• Measurement Speed: Up to 50,000 readings/second
• Connector: N-type male
• Cable: 5 ft (1.5 m) USB power sensor cable; optional 302 (10 ft / 3 m) and 303 (16.4 ft / 5 m) extensions available
– Key Features
• Real-time measurement with zero dead time for continuous pulse characterization
• Average mode with time-selectivity function—maintains full 96 dB dynamic range across average and time-selective average power measurements
• Built-in radar and wireless presets: DME, GSM, EDGE, WCDMA, WLAN, LTE
• Internal zero and automatic calibration to minimize measurement uncertainty
• External trigger input for low-level signal synchronization; TTL trigger output generated on every measurement
• Repeatable power measurements across modulated signal types
• Included BenchVue Basic Power Meter/Sensor Control and Analysis App (BV0007B) handles instrument connection, test automation, data logging, and visualization without programming
– Typical Applications
• Signal power verification in wireless transceiver development
• Average power profiling of complex modulated signals
• Pulsed RF characterization in radar and communications test
• Source power calibration reference for network analyzer measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with Keysight network analyzers for source power calibration workflows. Trigger interface supports external synchronization via TTL logic. Supplied with 2× BNC male to SMB female trigger cables (50 Ω, 1.5 m) and calibration certificate.
