The Rohde & Schwarz NRVS is a dual-channel RF power meter engineered for high-precision measurements across DC to 40 GHz. It delivers simultaneous power and voltage characterization essential for RF equipment testing, calibration, and system integration. The instrument’s core advantage is its intelligent “plug and go” sensor ecosystem: NRV-Z series power sensors and URV5-Z voltage probes feature embedded calibration memory and temperature compensation, automatically applying correction factors to eliminate manual adjustments and operator error.
Technical Specifications
Measurement Functions:
• RF Power (Average, Pulse, Peak Envelope Power)
• RF Level
• DC Voltage
Frequency Range: DC to 40 GHz (sensor-dependent)
Power Measurement Range: 100 pW to kW (sensor-dependent); attenuation measurement to 90 dB
• NRV-Z1 Diode Sensor: 200 pW to 20 mW
• NRV-Z2 Diode Sensor: 20 nW to 500 mW
• NRV-Z32 Peak Sensor: 100 µW to 2 W (with attenuator)
Display: 4½-digit LC readout with three resolution steps; high-resolution bargraph with selectable or autoscaling modes
Measurement Rate: Filter-selectable averaging from 4 ms to 25 s; automatic or manual mode
– Key Features
• Supports thermal, diode, and peak power sensors for application-specific accuracy
• Frequency response correction via user entry or DC FREQ input
• Pulse and burst analysis with PEP and PUL calculation modes
• Menu-guided operation with softkey interface
– Compatibility & Integration
Full compatibility with NRV-Z series thermal and diode power sensors and URV5-Z voltage probes. Integrated temperature sensors enable autonomous calibration corrections across operating conditions.
