Keysight 8472B Low-Barrier Schottky Diode Detector
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Keysight 8472B is a low-barrier Schottky diode detector for RF power measurement and leveling in applications from 10 MHz to 18 GHz.
Product details
| Model | 8472B |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | Electrical Testers |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight 8472B is a low-barrier Schottky diode (LBSD) detector widely used for RF power measurement, leveling, and signal detection from 10 MHz to 18 GHz. Offering good performance and ruggedness, it provides flexible options including matched pairs and video load extensions for specialized applications.
Key Features
- Low-barrier Schottky diode technology
- Frequency response: ±0.3 dB to 12.4 GHz, ±0.5 dB to 15 GHz, ±0.6 dB to 18 GHz
- Maximum SWR: 1.15 to 4 GHz, 1.35 to 7 GHz, 1.5 to 12.4 GHz, 1.7 to 18 GHz
- Low-level sensitivity: > 0.5 mV/µW
- Maximum operating input power: 200 mW
- Short-term maximum input power: 1 W (< 1 minute)
- Low noise: < 50 µV
- Negative polarity output
- SMA male input connector, BNC female output connector
Applications
- RF power measurement and leveling
- Broadband signal detection
- Power sensing in microwave systems
Available Options
- Option 001: Matched pairs for improved detector tracking
- Option 002: Video load to extend square-law region to -10 dBm
Specifications
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 18 GHz |
| Frequency Response | ±0.3 dB to 12.4 GHz, ±0.5 dB to 15 GHz, ±0.6 dB to 18 GHz |
| Maximum SWR | 1.15 to 4 GHz, 1.35 to 7 GHz, 1.5 to 12.4 GHz, 1.7 to 18 GHz |
| Low-Level Sensitivity | > 0.5 mV/µW |
| Maximum Operating Input Power | 200 mW |
| Short-Term Maximum Input Power | 1 W (< 1 minute) |
| Noise | < 50 µV |
| Output Polarity | Negative |
| Input Connector | SMA male |
| Output Connector | BNC female |
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