The Rohde & Schwarz NRP40P is a pulse power sensor engineered for accurate measurements across pulsed RF and microwave systems from 50 MHz to 40 GHz. It delivers precise characterization of critical pulse parameters in radar, communications, and electronic warfare applications, with measurement capability spanning −60 dBm to +20 dBm and power levels from 1 nW to 100 mW.
Technical Specifications
Frequency and Power
• Frequency range: 50 MHz to 40 GHz
• Power measurement range: −60 dBm to +20 dBm
• Power: 1 nW to 100 mW
Pulse Analysis Performance
• Minimum pulse width: 50 ns
• Rise/fall time: < 13 ns
• Maximum video bandwidth: 30 MHz
• Sampling rate: 80 Msample/s
• Time resolution (trace mode): 12.5 ns
• Time resolution (high-resolution mode): up to 100 ps with equivalent time sampling for repetitive signals
• Automatic pulse parameter measurement: 15 parameters
• Statistical analysis: CCDF, CDF, or PDF measurements using one million samples in less than 25 ms at full video bandwidth
Connector
• RF connector: 2.92 mm (m)
– Key Features
• High-resolution mode magnifies signal sections (pulse rising edges) for repetitive waveforms through increased sampling rate
• Automatic pulse analysis eliminates manual parameter extraction and operator error
• Statistical amplitude distribution analysis includes peak envelope power, average power, and peak-to-average power ratio
• Trigger sender mode available with base unit or R&S NRP-Z5 accessory
• Outstanding dynamic range with high measurement accuracy
– Typical Applications
• Radar development, production, installation, and maintenance
• Radar component characterization
• Microwave link module power measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
Control via R&S NRX base unit, R&S NRPV virtual power meter software, or direct PC connection. Rohde & Schwarz Power Viewer software supports Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Requires R&S NRP-ZKU USB sensor cable or R&S NRP-ZK6 power sensor cable.
