PWR-18PWHS-RC RF Power Meter & Sensor by Mini-Circuits

The PWR-18PWHS-RC from Mini-Circuits is an RF Power Sensor that operates from 50 MHz to 18 GHz. It is designed to capture pulsed and trace modulated signals with very high data resolution and speed for peak, average, and statistical analysis of input signals. This sensor has a power measurement range of -60 dBm to +20 dBm and a power resolution of ±0.01 dB. It has a sampling rate of 80 MSPS and can measure up to 120,000 points/s. This power sensor has a video bandwidth of 30 MHz that permits measurement and analysis of pulses with rise/fall times as low as 13 ns (< 99.9% duty cycle).

The PWR-18PWHS-RC includes a measurement software package for Windows that allows users to configure power sensor settings, displays the current measurements on an integrated LCD display, and provides data recording and export capabilities. This sensor also has a full API with programming instructions and examples for Windows and Linux to set up automated power measurements in ActiveX or .NET. This power sensor can be controlled using USB and Ethernet interfaces. It consumes less than 650 mA of current. This sensor is available as a module that measures 118.9 x 63.5 x 30.5 mm and has N-type (male) connectors. It is ideal for analyzing ASK, FSK, OFDM and QAM signals, pulsed radar testing, and 5G FR1/Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth device testing applications.

Product Details

• Part Number: PWR-18PWHS-RC
• Manufacturer: Mini Circuits
• Description: Peak/Average Power Sensor from 50 MHz to 18 GHz
  

General Parameters

• • Type: Power Sensor
  • Configuration: Computer Controlled
  • Power Measurements: Average/CW, Peak
  • Frequency: 50 MHz to 18 GHz
  • Application: 5G FR1, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth device testing, Pulsed radar testing, Signal level calibration
  • Power Range: -60 to 20 dBm
  • Current: 475 to 650 mA
  • Fall Time: 13 ns
  • Gender: Male
  • Impedance: 50 Ohms
  • Interface: USB, Ethernet/LAN
  • Measurement Resolution: 0.01 dB
  • Modulation: ASK, FSK, OFDM, QAM, LTE
  • Return Loss: 18 to 21 dB
  • Rise Time: 13 ns
  • Sample Rate: 80 Msps
  • Video Bandwidth: Up to 30 MHz
  • Connectors: N Type
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
  • Storage Temperature: -30°C to +70°C

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