The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 6970 is a handheld RF power meter engineered for precise power measurements across telecommunications, aerospace, and defense applications. Battery-powered and field-ready, it delivers laboratory-grade accuracy without sacrificing portability. The instrument accepts a wide range of dedicated RF power sensors, enabling measurements from 30 kHz to 46 GHz with dynamic range spanning -70 dBm to +44 dBm.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 30 kHz to 46 GHz (sensor dependent)
Power Measurement Range: -70 dBm (0.1 nW) to +44 dBm (25 W) (sensor dependent)
Power Accuracy: ±0.2 dB after calibration with 0 dBm, 50 MHz reference; typical instrumentation accuracy ±0.5%
Resolution: 0.01 dB; 4-digit display with analog bargraph
Single Channel Design: One measurement channel per unit
Internal Reference: 0 dBm (1 mW) at 50 MHz ±0.05 MHz; ±0.7% uncertainty traceable to National Standards
Battery Runtime: Over 7 hours from full charge; recharge in less than 14 hours
Power Consumption: 250 mW
DC Supply Requirement: 9 V to 21 V, 120 mA via 2.1 mm connector
Physical Dimensions: 190 mm (D) × 88 mm (W) × 50 mm (H); 550 g
Operating Temperature: 0 to +55°C
Storage Environment: -40 to +55°C; up to 85% RH at +40°C; altitude to 4600 m
– Key Features
• Multiple measurement modes: average power, peak power, time-gated power, duty cycle, and relative power
• Limit checking with audible Pass/Fail alarm notification
• Auto-calibration against internal 0 dBm reference
• Auto-zero function for offset error reduction
• Microcontroller-driven sensor correction and digital signal processing
• Rugged case design for field deployment
• Four-digit LCD with real-time bargraph display
– Typical Applications
Field power verification and bench-top RF circuit characterization across microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies. Duty cycle analysis and relative power trending in pulsed RF systems. Production line limit checking and functional validation.
– Compatibility & Integration
Accepts 6910, 6920, and 6930 series RF power sensors (17 sensors available). Connector options include N type, PC 3.5 mm, and 2.92 mm. Compatible with IFR 6960 Power Meters and 6200B series Microwave Test Sets. AC adapter available for bench operation.
