The Boonton Electronics 4500A is a high-performance RF Peak Power Analyzer designed for capturing, displaying, and analyzing fast RF power pulses. Featuring standard dual RF channels, a high-resolution color display, and a built-in 1.002 GHz step calibrator, the 4500A is optimized for demanding radar, electronic warfare, and wireless communication testing applications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232, Centronics Parallel, VGA out |
| Display | Color TFT LCD, 640×480 resolution |
| Removable Storage | 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive |
| Internal Setup Storage | Up to 10 instrument configurations in non-volatile RAM |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 260 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz, 120 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 438×178×470 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg |
Input Channels & Configuration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Analog Channels | 2 (for voltage inputs) |
| Compatible Sensors | Boonton 56000 and 57000 series peak power sensors |
Measurement Ranges & Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 30 MHz to 40 GHz (sensor dependent) |
| Power Dynamic Range | -40 dBm to +20 dBm (sensor dependent) |
| Rise Time | < 15 ns (sensor dependent) |
| Timebase Range | 5 ns/div to 1 h/div |
Internal Calibrator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibrator Source Frequency | 1.0025 GHz |
| Calibrator Power Range | -40 to +20 dBm |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, Channel 2, External |
| External Trigger Input | BNC, TTL compatible |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Free Run, Single-Shot |
| Trigger Slope | Positive or Negative |
Physical & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rackmount Compatibility | Standard 19-inch rack-mountable |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-Shot Sampling Rate | 1 MSa/s per channel |
| Effective Sampling Rate | 25 MSa/s (for repetitive signals) |
| Video Bandwidth | Up to 30 MHz (sensor dependent) |
| Timebase Jitter | < 50 ps RMS |
Display & Scale
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vertical Scale (Logarithmic) | 0.1 to 10 dB/div in 1-2-5 sequence |
| Vertical Scale (Linear) | 1 nW/div to 100 MW/div |
Measurement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Statistical Functions | CDF, CCDF, PDF |
| Automatic Pulse Measurements | Rise time, fall time, pulse width, off-time, period, duty cycle, peak power, average power, pulse power, overshoot, delay, crest factor |
Calibrator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibrator Output Connector | Type N (female), front panel |
| Calibrator VSWR | < 1.20 @ 1.0 GHz |
| Calibrator Power Accuracy (at 0 dBm) | ±0.065 dB (±1.5%) |
| Calibrator Power Accuracy (-10 to +10 dBm) | ±0.09 dB (±2.1%) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +75°C |
| Relative Humidity | 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | 4,572 m (15,000 ft) |
| Non-operating Altitude | 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Recorder Outputs | Rear panel BNC connectors, 0 to 10 V into >10 kOhm |
Horizontal System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Accuracy | ±0.01% |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution (Logarithmic) | 0.1, 0.01, or 0.001 dB |
| Display Resolution (Linear) | 1 to 4 significant digits |
Technology
RF Peak Power Analysis
Applications
Radar, EW, and Wireless Pulsed Signal Measurement