Keysight N8487S/100/301 Thermocouple Power Sensor

Overview

The Keysight N8487S/100/301 is a balance thermocouple power sensor designed as a measurement standard for RF power. It offers a broad frequency range from DC to 50 GHz, high maximum input power of +20 dBm, and fast measurement speed. This sensor is suitable for use as a secondary or reference measurement standard in precision power calibration applications.

Key Features

• Frequency range: DC to 50 GHz
• Power range: -35 to +20 dBm
• Balance thermocouple measurement method for high accuracy
• Reflection coefficient magnitude: Less than 0.2 across operating frequency range at 50 Ohm impedance
• DC resistance range: 50 Ohm to 2k Ohm
• 2.4mm connector with 1.5m (5 ft) sensor cable
• Fast measurement speed and settling time
• Ease of maintenance as a secondary reference standard

Applications

• Primary and secondary measurement standards for RF power
• Microcalorimeter-based primary measurement standard systems
• Reference standard for power meter calibration and validation
• High-precision power calibration in RF and microwave systems