Gigatronics 8542 Universal Power Meter
Request a quote
Gigatronics 8542 is a dual-input universal RF power meter for CW, peak, and modulation measurement, 100 kHz–40 GHz, up to 4000 readings/sec buffered.
Product details
| Model | 8542 |
| Manufacturer | Gigatronics |
| Category | RF Power Meters |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Gigatronics 8542 is a dual-input universal RF power meter that automatically measures average power of complex modulated signals including TDMA, GSM, and CDMA. It offers exceptional frequency range and dynamic range with the ability to measure CW, peak, and true RMS power across an extensive line of sensors.
Key Features
- Frequency range: 100 kHz to 40 GHz (depending on sensor)
- Power range: -70 to +47 dBm (depending on sensor)
- Dual sensor capability with dynamic range up to 90 dB
- CW power measurement with 90 dB dynamic range (-70 to +20 dBm)
- Modulation power measurement: 87 dB CW, 60–80 dB modulation
- Peak power measurement: 50 dB CW, 47 dB peak
- Linearity: ±0.02 dB
- Automatic TDMA, GSM, and CDMA signal averaging
- 500 readings per second over GPIB
- Fast Buffered Mode: up to 4000 readings per second
- Optional Time Gating for custom measurement windows
- Instantaneous peak power measurement of pulse-modulated signals
Applications
- Electronic Warfare (EW) and radar signal testing
- Communications system verification
- Modulation quality assessment
- Pulse signal analysis
- High-volume manufacturing test
Specifications
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz to 40 GHz (sensor dependent) |
| Power Range | -70 to +47 dBm (sensor dependent) |
| CW Dynamic Range | 90 dB (-70 to +20 dBm) |
| Modulation Dynamic Range | 87 dB CW, 60–80 dB modulation |
| Peak Dynamic Range | 50 dB CW, 47 dB peak |
| Linearity | ±0.02 dB |
| Reading Rate (GPIB) | 500 readings per second |
| Fast Buffered Mode | up to 4000 readings per second |
| Inputs | Dual sensor inputs |
Request a quote
Gigatronics 8542 Universal Power Meter
Response within 24 hours
No obligation
Direct communication