The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 8900D is a digital peak power meter designed to directly display the peak power of RF pulses from 100 MHz to 18 GHz when used with the 84811A peak power sensor. Featuring a 3.5-digit digital display calibrated in watts and automated range annunciators, the 8900D is an excellent choice for production and field service applications requiring clear, unambiguous pulsed power measurements.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (available via Option 001) |
| Display | 3.5-digit digital LED display with range annunciators |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 / 120 / 220 / 240 VAC (+5% to -10%), 48 to 66 Hz, <10 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 213 mm × 88 mm × 345 mm |
| Weight | 3.0 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 5.5 kg |
Measurement Capabilities and Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Frequency Range | 100 MHz to 18 GHz |
| Power Measurement Range | 0 to +20 dBm (10 mW to 100 mW full scale in two ranges) |
| Dynamic Range | 20 dB |
| Rise Time | 75 ns |
| Fall Time | 125 ns |
| Pulse Width (Direct Mode) | 1 µs to CW |
| Pulse Width (Compare Mode) | 100 ns to CW |
| Pulse Repetition Rate (Direct Mode) | 100 Hz to 100 kHz |
| Pulse Repetition Rate (Compare Mode) | 0 Hz to 100 kHz |
Sensor Compatibility and Connection
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Sensor Family | HP 84811A Peak Power Sensor |
User Interface and Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Units | Watts |
| Measurement Resolution | 3.5 digits |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrumentation Uncertainty (Direct Mode) | ±3.0% of full scale |
| Instrumentation Uncertainty (Compare Mode) | ±1.0% of full scale |
| Zero Stability | ±0.5% of full scale on most sensitive range |
| Calibration Factor Range | 85% to 100% in 1% steps |
Auxiliary Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Recorder Output | 0 to 1.0 V full scale into >100 kΩ |
Internal Calibrator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibrator Power Level | 100 mW peak |
| Calibrator Frequency | 100 MHz |
| Calibrator Accuracy | ±1.5% (at 25 °C ± 10 °C) |
Sensor Compatibility & Limits
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Average Power Input | 250 mW (with HP 84811A peak power sensor) |
| Sensor SWR (100 MHz to 12 GHz) | < 1.5 (with HP 84811A) |
| Sensor SWR (12 GHz to 18 GHz) | < 1.6 (with HP 84811A) |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface Option | Option 001 adds full HP-IB programmability |
Technology
Diode detection peak power measurement
Applications
RF pulse power measurement, radar and pulsed carrier testing
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