The Rohde & Schwarz NRP18S-10 is a three-path diode power sensor engineered for precision power measurement across 10 MHz to 18 GHz. The three-path architecture with overlapping diode paths enables simultaneous measurement with smooth transitions between ranges, eliminating hysteresis, measurement delays, and differential nonlinearity. This design delivers superior signal-to-noise ratio and measurement speed while maintaining independence from modulation type and resistance to interfering signals and harmonics.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 18 GHz
• Measurement Range: 1 nW to 2 W (–60 dBm to +33 dBm; –70 dBm to +23 dBm with 10 dB attenuator)
• Dynamic Range: Up to 93 dB
• Lower Measurement Limit: –70 dBm
• Integrated Upstream Attenuator: 10 dB with automatic mismatch correction
• Connector: Type N Male
• Measurement Speed: >50,000 readings/s continuous; 10,000 triggered measurements/s; up to 100,000 readings/s in fast continuous average mode
• Minimum Trigger Repetition Time: 100 µs
– Key Features
• Three-path diode concept eliminates path-switching artifacts and improves measurement consistency
• Modulation-independent average power determination
• Measurement functions: continuous average, burst average, timeslot average, gate average, and trace
• Intelligent averaging optimizes measurement speed and accuracy
• Built-in trigger I/O port for external synchronization
• Status LED indicator
• Detachable cables for flexible field deployment
– Typical Applications
• Production and manufacturing test
• Research and development laboratories
• Calibration and metrology facilities
• High-power RF and microwave characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
The NRP18S-10 operates standalone with the R&S NRP2 base unit, via USB to PC/laptop using the R&S NRP-ZKU cable, or integrated with R&S signal generators, analyzers, and network analyzers. Software support includes R&S Power Viewer Plus and R&S NRPV virtual power meter.
