Rohde & Schwarz NRP33T Thermal Power Sensor

Overview

The Rohde & Schwarz NRP33T is a thermal power sensor optimized for reference applications and calibration work where highest measurement accuracy is paramount. It covers the frequency range from DC to 33 GHz with a measurement range of 300 nW to 100 mW. Thermal power sensors tolerate any type of modulation and are designed with sophisticated temperature compensation to achieve stable, repeatable measurements even with rapid power level changes.

Key Features

• Thermal measurement technology for superior linearity: 0.007 dB (0.16%) up to 67 GHz
• Frequency range: DC to 33 GHz
• Power range: 300 nW to 100 mW
• Level range: –35 dBm to 20 dBm
• Measurement speed: >500 measurements/s in buffered mode, triggered measurements available
• Excellent impedance matching to minimize reflections and measurement uncertainty
• Sophisticated coaxial connector with ball bearing for reproducible connections
• Internal calibration test function for verification of sensor accuracy
• USB connectivity for easy operation
• 3.5 mm male connector

Applications

• Reference power measurements in calibration laboratories
• Complex RF and microwave measurement tasks requiring high accuracy
• Power sensor characterization and validation
• Measurements of modulated signals with any bandwidth or modulation type