Mini-Circuits PWR-8PW-RC Smart Power Sensor

Mini-Circuits PWR-8PW-RC Smart Power Sensor is a high-performance sensor for power measurement applications from 10MHz to 8GHz. This sensor features a 10MHz internal modulation bandwidth, coupled with a data processing rate of 20 million samples per second. The PWR-8PW-RC smart power sensor enables measurement of a wide range of analog and digital modulation types. This sensor provides a video output port and a 30MHz video bandwidth for additional analysis or automatic level control circuits. The PWR-8PW-RC smart power sensor offers USB and Ethernet interfaces, allowing control directly from a PC or remote power measurement over a network. Typical applications include pulse profiling, statistical signal analysis, signal-level calibration, and remote power monitoring.

Features

Peak, average, crest factor, and duty cycle measurements
Modulated, pulsed, and CW signal types
-60dBm to +20dBm wide dynamic range
10MHz video bandwidth
20 million samples/sec
USB and Ethernet control
External trigger controls

Switch between CW, 1.5MHz, 5MHz, and 10MHz video bandwidths on demand to minimize measurement noise
Direct access to the modulated signal trace with 30MHz video bandwidth for external processing or observation with an oscilloscope
Full software support

Applications

Pulse profiling and statistical signal analysis
ASK, FSK, OFDM, QAM, and LTE modulations
VHF/UHF/L/S/C band radar

Signal level calibration
Remote power monitoring

Specifications

Absolute maximum ratings:
- 25V DC voltage at RF ports
- -0.3V to 5.5V trigger in range
- +26dBm CW power
- -30°C to +70°C storage temperature range
- 0°C to +50°C operating temperature range