The Rohde & Schwarz NRP18T is a thermal power sensor for precise average and CW power measurements from DC to 18 GHz. Built for production, R&D, and calibration laboratories, it delivers measurement uncertainty below 1.8% at 1 mW with excellent impedance matching and modulation tolerance. The sensor accepts peak power to 10 W (1 µs maximum) and continuous average power to 300 mW, making it suitable for both low-level and moderate-power applications.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz
• Power Measuring Range: −35 dBm to +20 dBm
• Power Range: 300 nW to 100 mW; 100 pW to 100 mW
• Measurement Accuracy: 500 measurements/s (triggered and buffered)
• Dimensions: 110 × 27 × 35 mm
• Weight: 0.2 kg
– Key Features
• Thermal sensor design minimizes noise and provides immunity to thermal environmental effects
• Integrated calibration test for reliable, stable results
• Excellent impedance matching across the operating range
• Operates with any modulation format
• Trigger I/O port for synchronized measurement systems
– Typical Applications
• Production testing and quality assurance
• R&D characterization of RF and microwave circuits
• Calibration laboratory standards
• Power measurement verification across DC to 18 GHz
– Compatibility & Integration
The NRP18T connects via USB (USBTMC protocol) using a dedicated sensor cable such as the NRP-ZKU or NRP-ZC. Optional LAN interface versions are available. It operates with the R&S NRP2 base unit, standalone PCs/laptops, and integrates directly with Rohde & Schwarz signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
