The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 56914/001 is a semiconductor thermocouple power sensor engineered for precision RF power measurements spanning 10 MHz to 40 GHz. Operating across a −30 dBm to +20 dBm measurement range, this medium-power sensor delivers ±0.5% accuracy at 25 °C and 100 mW with 0.01% resolution. The sensor accepts a male MPC 2.92 mm connector (50 Ω) and withstands continuous RF input up to +25 dBm (300 mW), plus peak overload to +42 dBm (15 W) for 2 ms pulses. A field-replaceable RF sensing assembly minimizes service downtime.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency range: 10 MHz to 40 GHz
• Power measurement range: −30 dBm to +20 mW (1 µW to 100 mW)
• Measurement category: Medium Power
• RF connector: MPC 2.92 mm, male, 50 Ω
• Maximum continuous RF input: +25 dBm (300 mW)
• Peak RF input: +42 dBm (15 W) for 2 ms duration
• Sensing element: Semiconductor thermocouple
• Accuracy: ±0.5% at 25 °C at 100 mW; decreases by 0.005% per mW
• Resolution: 0.01%
• Calibration factor, linearity factor, and uncertainty data: Provided with sensor
• Physical dimensions: 88.5 mm length × 33.5 mm diameter
• Weight: 140 g
– Key Features
• Wideband coverage from microwave through millimeter-wave frequencies
• Field-replaceable RF sensing assembly for rapid maintenance and extended operational life
• High overload tolerance protects against transient power excursions
• Rugged mechanical construction supports both bench and field measurement environments
– Typical Applications
• RF power verification in development and production test
• Field service and commissioning of microwave and millimeter-wave systems
• Power meter calibration validation
• Transmitter and amplifier characterization across X-, Ku-, K-, and Ka-band
– Compatibility & Integration
Direct compatibility with Aeroflex/Marconi 6960, 6970, and CPMxx series power meters enables plug-and-play integration into existing measurement systems.
