The Rohde & Schwarz NRP-Z56 is a thermal power sensor engineered for precision power measurement across DC to 50 GHz. It delivers a 55 dB dynamic range spanning 300 nW to 100 mW with outstanding linearity and accuracy suited to calibration labs, R&D, and production environments. The sensor operates independently via USB connection to a PC, eliminating the need for a separate power meter base unit in many applications.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: DC to 50 GHz
• Power Measurement Range: 300 nW to 100 mW
• Dynamic Range: 55 dB
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C
• Storage Temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C
• Digital Interface: USB
– Key Features
• Outstanding linearity—performance surpasses commercial products by a factor of 10
• Minimized zero drift and measurement noise
• Measurement speed exceeds conventional instruments by a factor of three
• Calibration data stored within the sensor
• Measurement uncertainty defined per GUM (Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement)
– Typical Applications
• Calibration laboratory measurements
• Research and development power characterization
• High-volume production power testing
• Broadband power assessment from DC through 50 GHz
– Compatibility & Integration
• Operates directly from PC via USB—no dedicated base unit required
• Compatible with R&S NRP2 base unit and R&S NRPV virtual power meter PC software
• Supported by Rohde & Schwarz signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and compatible signal analyzers
• Works with R&S NRP-Z5 USB sensor hub for multi-sensor configurations (up to four sensors)
