Keysight 8990B Peak Power Analyzer

Overview

The Keysight 8990B is a peak power analyzer designed to measure the dynamic and time-dependent aspects of RF and microwave power. It features two RF channels and two video channels, enabling simultaneous analysis of RF pulse characteristics and control signals. With a frequency range of 50 MHz to 40 GHz and a dynamic power range of –35 dBm to 20 dBm, it provides comprehensive power measurement and pulse analysis capabilities.

Key Features

• Two RF channels and two video channels for simultaneous analysis
• Frequency range: 50 MHz to 40 GHz
• Dynamic power range: –35 dBm to 20 dBm
• Peak, minimum, and average power measurements
• Peak-to-average power ratio analysis
• Rise time, fall time, and pulse width measurements
• Duty cycle and overshoot analysis
• Internal and external trigger functions

Compatible Sensors

• N1923A Peak Power Sensor (50 MHz to 18 GHz)
• N1924A Peak Power Sensor (50 MHz to 40 GHz)

Applications

• RF and microwave power pulse analysis
• Time-domain power characteristic measurement
• Dynamic signal evaluation