The Rohde & Schwarz URV5 is a precision millivoltmeter for voltage, level, and power measurements spanning DC through 26.5 GHz. It delivers ±1% accuracy across a dynamic range exceeding 94 dB, supporting both standalone operation and integration into automated test systems via IEC/IEEE-bus interface. The instrument measures voltages from 200 µV to 1000 V and power from 4 nW to 2 kW (50 Ω), with measurement rates up to 30 readings per second and microprocessor-controlled error correction.
Technical Specifications
Measurement Range
• Voltage: 200 µV to 1000 V (no-load and coaxial systems to 2 GHz)
• Power: 4 nW to 2 kW (50 Ω); -60 dBm to +63 dBm (50 Ω)
• Peak Envelope Power: up to 200 W
• Power measurement via NRV sensors: up to 18 GHz
Performance
• Frequency range: DC, 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz
• Accuracy: ±1%
• Dynamic range: >94 dB
• Measurement rate: 30 measurements/s maximum
• Six filter functions (F0–F5) for noise reduction and rate adjustment
Display and Readout
• Units: V, W, dBm, dBV, ∆V, ∆W, ∆%, ∆dB, X/REF
• Relative measurements: A/REFA, B/REFB, A/B, B/A
• Tendency indication for dynamic monitoring
• Freely selectable reference impedance
– Key Features
• Two test inputs with individual sensor calibration for interchangeability
• Frequency-dependent calibration factors automatically applied
• Optional DC output (linear or logarithmic scaling)
• IEC/IEEE-bus (IEC 625Bus, IEEE 488) and optional RS-232-C interface
• RF and DC probes for direct circuit measurements
• Insertion units for 50 Ω and 75 Ω coaxial systems (1–3 GHz)
– Typical Applications
• RF power measurement and level monitoring in broadband systems
• Component testing and characterization to 26.5 GHz
• In-circuit voltage measurements with minimal loading
• Automated test systems with programmable measurement sequencing
– Compatibility & Integration
The URV5 accepts NRV series power sensors, URV coaxial insertion units, and direct RF/DC probes. Compatible power sensors include 1-nW and precision NRV-Z2 units (10 MHz–18 GHz, 50 Ω), along with legacy URV-Z50 (20 kHz–1 GHz) and URV-Z3 (20 kHz–500 MHz, 75 Ω) modules.
