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Thermocouple Power Sensors
Model: N8481SRobust and accurate power measurements for high-power applications
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Balance Thermocouple Power Sensor, DC to 18 GHz
The N8481S Balance Thermocouple power sensor offers an operating frequency range of DC to 18 GHz and a power range of -35 to +20 dBm.
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Frequency range
DC to 18 GHz
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Power range
-35 to +20 dBm
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Measurement type
CW only
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Connector type
2.4 mm
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Maximum power
20 W
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Highlights
- Frequency range of DC to 18 GHz
- Power range of -35 to +20 dBm
- RF to DC thermoelectric substitution measurement method
- Less than 0.2 reflection coefficient magnitude across the operating frequency range at 50 Ohm reference impedance
- DC resistance ranges from 50 Ohm to 2k Ohm
- As a new transfer standard with faster measurement speed, broader frequency range, and ease of maintenance
The Keysight N8480S Series Balance Thermocouple Power Sensors are intended to be used as measurement standards for RF power. They are suitable for use in a microcalorimeter-based primary measurement standard and as a secondary or reference measurement standard. The new balance thermocouple power sensors offer a broad frequency range, DC up to 18/50 GHz, high maximum input power of up to +20 dBm, fast measurement speed/settling time, as well as ease of maintenance.
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