The Rohde & Schwarz NRP67S is a three-path diode power sensor delivering high-precision measurements across 50 MHz to 67 GHz. Its advanced architecture combines exceptional linearity with a 93 dB dynamic range, enabling accurate characterization of microwave and millimeter-wave components in aerospace, defense, and telecommunications. The sensor supports continuous average, burst average, timeslot average, gate average, and trace measurements at up to 10,000 measurements per second.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 67 GHz
Power Range: -70 dBm to +20 dBm
Dynamic Range: Up to 93 dB
Peak Power: Up to 30 dBm
Average Power: 0.3 W typical; 200 mW maximum
Pulsed Power (10 µs pulse): 1 watt maximum
Measurement Rate: 10,000 measurements per second
VSWR Performance:
• 50 MHz to 2.4 GHz: 2.4 GHz to 8.0 GHz: 8.0 GHz to 18.0 GHz: 18.0 GHz to 26.5 GHz: 26.5 GHz to 67 GHz: < 1.40:1
Physical & Electrical:
• Dimensions: 73 mm × 26 mm × 146 mm
• Weight: < 0.20 kg
• Current Consumption: 500 mA
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C
– Key Features
• Three-path diode technology for measurement accuracy and repeatability
• RF connector: 1.85 mm (male)
• Dual interface options: USB and Ethernet/LAN connectivity
• TVAC-compliant variants (R&S NRPxxSN-V models) available for satellite applications with reduced outgassing
• Multiple measurement modes for diverse signal characterization
– Typical Applications
IEEE 802.11ay and 802.11ad WiGig wireless LAN, millimeter-wave terrestrial communication links, satellite-to-satellite communications at 60 GHz, and general microwave/millimeter-wave component testing.
– Compatibility & Integration
Works with R&S NRX power meters, R&S NRPV virtual power meter software on PC/laptop, and select Rohde & Schwarz instruments including R&S ZNA and R&S SMW200A. Direct USB connection to laptop/PC via R&S NRP-ZKU cable requires no additional base unit.
