Keysight U8487A/100 USB Thermocouple Power Sensor

Overview

The Keysight U8487A/100 is a USB thermocouple power sensor designed for precise average power measurements from 10 MHz to 50 GHz. It provides one of the fastest measurement speeds in the thermocouple sensor class with over 400 readings per second, making it ideal for engineers needing portable, cost-effective power measurement capabilities.

Key Features

• Frequency range: 10 MHz to 50 GHz
• Measurement speed: >400 readings/second (free run/fast buffer mode)
• Power linearity: <0.8% (best-in-class)
• Dynamic range: -35 dBm to +20 dBm
• USB connection with direct PC measurement capability
• Internal calibration function for accurate zeroing
• Built-in external trigger input (BNC to SMB cable included)
• BenchVue software license (BV0007B) included for data logging and visualization

Applications

• RF and microwave power measurements in test and measurement labs
• Device characterization and validation
• Manufacturing and production line testing
• Field service and portable power measurement

Included Accessories

• Power sensor cable (5 ft / 1.5 m)
• Trigger cable (BNC male to SMB female, 50 Ω, 1.5 m)
• 2.4 mm (f) to N-Type (m) adapter
• Certificate of calibration
• Documentation CD-ROM
• Keysight Instrument Control DVD with BenchVue software platform trial