Keysight Peak Power Meters

This video introduces Keysight Peak Power Meters, designed for accurate characterization of pulsed, modulated, and time‑varying RF signals across radar, wireless communications, and modern electronic systems. Keysight Peak Power Meters perform peak, average, peak‑to‑average ratio, and time‑gated measurements, enabling precise evaluation of RF behavior under real‑world operating conditions. Built‑in presets for TDMA, Bluetooth®, LTE, and 5G simplify configuration and help ensure standards‑compliant measurement setups.

With wide video bandwidth capability ranging from 5 MHz to 30 MHz, these meters capture fast transient events, short‑duration pulses, complex modulation envelopes, and detailed amplitude variations that average‑only meters cannot resolve. Enhanced triggering capabilities reduce noise, minimize false captures, and accurately detect fast‑rising, short‑duration, or irregular timing events. This makes Keysight Peak Power Meters essential for radar pulse analysis, PA characterization, advanced wireless testing, and wideband communication analysis.

Keysight Peak Power Meters require compatible power sensors, and Keysight offers a broad portfolio—including average, peak, diode, thermocouple, wide dynamic‑range, and waveguide sensors. Diode sensors provide high sensitivity and fast response times, while thermocouple sensors provide excellent stability across environmental changes. Wide dynamic‑range sensors and waveguide sensors are ideal for specialty or high‑frequency testing. Selecting the right sensor ensures optimal accuracy across frequencies, power levels, and environmental conditions.

Advanced software tools enable real‑time signal visualization, automated measurement logging, time‑gated analysis, and detailed waveform evaluation. Together, Keysight Peak Power Meters and their compatible sensors deliver the precision, repeatability, and flexibility required for complex RF testing in both laboratory and field environments.

Key features include:

• 5–30 MHz Video Bandwidth: Capture fast transients, pulse details, and complex modulation envelopes.
• Wireless‑Format Presets: Use built‑in presets for TDMA, Bluetooth®, LTE, and 5G to streamline setup and ensure accuracy.
• Advanced Power Measurements: Perform peak, average, peak‑to‑average ratio, and time‑gated power analysis.
• Enhanced Triggering: Reduce false detections and accurately capture transient RF events.
• Sensor Compatibility: Supports average, peak, diode, thermocouple, wide dynamic‑range, and waveguide sensors for tailored performance.
   

Keysight Peak Power Meters provide precise and flexible RF power measurement capability for pulsed, modulated, and time‑varying signals. Paired with Keysight’s extensive sensor portfolio, they deliver the accuracy, speed, and dynamic insight needed for radar, wireless, and advanced RF system testing in lab and field environments.