Rohde & Schwarz NRVD Dual-channel Power Meter

Overview

The Rohde & Schwarz NRVD is a dual-channel RF power meter designed for accurate power, level, and voltage measurements from DC to 40 GHz. It operates as two independent measurement channels that can perform simultaneous measurements, making it ideal for comparative measurements and complex RF/microwave testing applications. The instrument supports various measurement modes including average power, reflection coefficient, SWR, and return loss calculations.

Key Features

• Dual independent measurement channels with simultaneous operation
• Frequency range: DC to 40 GHz
• Accurate power, level, and voltage measurements
• Attenuation and reflection measurements
• 13 digital filters for noise suppression with automatic or manual selection
• LCD display with variable backlighting and separate digital readout for each channel
• Menu-guided operation with softkeys
• IEC/IEEE-bus interface with SCPI compatibility
• Storage of 20 complete instrument setups
• Sensor check source for verification
• Large variety of intelligent plug-and-play sensors available
• Optional input/output module with analog outputs, trigger input, and ready output

Applications

• RF and microwave component testing
• Power measurement and verification in transmitter systems
• Reflection and SWR measurements for antenna and transmission line analysis
• Research and development of RF/microwave devices
• General-purpose laboratory power measurements