The Rohde & Schwarz NRP-Z86 is a wideband power sensor for precision RF and microwave measurements spanning 50 MHz to 44 GHz across power levels from 1 nW to 100 mW. Built for high-speed pulse analysis and modulated signal characterization, this sensor delivers automatic measurement of 15 critical pulse parameters, statistical analysis of amplitude distributions, and envelope reconstruction with 12.5 ns time resolution. The 2.4 mm connector interfaces with R&S NRP2 base units or connects via USB through the R&S NRP-Z4 passive adapter, enabling laboratory and field deployment across radar development, microwave link testing, and wireless component design.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency range: 50 MHz to 44 GHz
• Power measurement range: 1 nW to 100 mW (–60 dBm to +20 dBm)
• Connector: 2.4 mm
• Video bandwidth: 30 MHz
• Sampling rate: 80 Msample/s
• Rise/fall time: 9,000 measurements/s
• Statistical analysis: CCDF, CDF, and PDF computation in < 25 ms at full video bandwidth using one million samples
• Trigger Master capability: Functions as trigger source for measuring power amplifier input/output levels when internal triggering is insufficient
• Pulse envelope reconstruction: 12.5 ns time resolution for radar pulse power envelope analysis
– Typical Applications
• Radar development, production, installation, and maintenance
• Microwave link module power measurements
• OFDM and CDMA wireless system component design (EUTRA/LTE, 3GPP FDD)
• Pulsed and modulated signal analysis
– Compatibility & Integration
• Operates with R&S NRP2 base units or via USB-connected laptop/PC using R&S NRP-Z4 passive adapter
• Automatic detection and initialization upon connection
• USB adapter provides data transmission, settings control, and power supply
