The Agilent Keysight 8991A Peak Power Analyzer provides complete and accurate characterization of complex pulsed RF and microwave signals. It features two dedicated sensor channels and two oscilloscope/video channels, allowing for the simultaneous measurement of modulating signals and detector power envelopes.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) |
| Display | Monochrome CRT |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 115 Vac (90 to 127 Vac) / 230 Vac (195 to 253 Vac), 48 - 66 Hz (or 360 - 440 Hz at 115 Vac), 250 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm × 194 mm × 366 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg |
Frequency and Power Measurement Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 50 MHz to 40 GHz (sensor dependent) |
| Power Measurement Range | -32 to +20 dBm (sensor dependent) |
| Dynamic Range | 52 dB (sensor dependent) |
| Minimum Pulse Width | 20 ns |
| Rise Time | <5 ns (with 84812A/13A/14A sensors) |
Sensor Compatibility and Inputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 4 (2 sensor channels, 2 oscilloscope/video channels) |
| Sensor Input Channels | Ch 1 and Ch 4 |
| Oscilloscope/Video Channels | Ch 2 and Ch 3 |
| Compatible Sensor Models | Agilent 84812A, 84813A, 84814A, 84815A |
| Internal Calibrator Frequency | 1.00 GHz |
| Internal Calibrator Power Level | 10.0 mW (+10 dBm) |
| Internal Calibrator Connector | Type-N (female) on front panel |
| Calibrator Power Uncertainty | ±1.5% (at 10 mW) |
| Video Channel Bandwidth | 100 MHz (Channels 2 and 3) |
| Video Channel Input Impedance | 1 MOhm (nominal) |
Display and Automated Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Timing Measurements | Rise time, fall time, pulse width, PRI, PRF, duty cycle, delay |
| Automatic Power Measurements | Peak power, average power, pulse top amplitude, pulse base amplitude, overshoot |
| Marker Functions | Amplitude and Time markers |
Triggering and Timebase
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Range | 2 ns/div to 5 s/div |
| Trigger Modes | Auto, Normal, Single |
| Trigger Sources | Channel 1, 2, 3, or 4 |
Measurement Accuracy and Resolution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vertical Resolution | 8 bits (12 bits with averaging) |
Environmental and Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +75 °C |
Timebase
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Accuracy | ±0.005% |
| Timebase Resolution | 100 ps |
Video Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Channel Vertical Sensitivity Range | 2 mV/div to 5 V/div |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Voltage | 115 Vac (90 to 127 Vac) / 230 Vac (195 to 253 Vac) |
| Line Frequency | 48 to 66 Hz (at 115/230 Vac) or 360 to 440 Hz (at 115 Vac) |
| Power Consumption | 250 VA maximum |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% RH at +40 °C (non-condensing) |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 001 | Deletes channel 3 and channel 4 (reduces instrument to 1 sensor channel and 1 video channel) |
| Option 002 | Rear panel inputs (sensor/video inputs and calibrator output on the rear panel) |
| Option 908 | Rackmount kit without handles |
| Option 913 | Rackmount kit with handles |
| Option 003 | Rear panel sensor inputs |
System & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| HP-IB Interface Capabilities | SH1, AH1, T5, TE0, L3, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2 |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Trigger Connector | BNC (rear panel) |
| Auxiliary Trigger Input Impedance | Selectable 1 M̤ (approx. 30 pF) or 50 Ω |
| Auxiliary Trigger Maximum Input Voltage | ±40 V (dc + peak ac) @ 1 M̤, 5 V rms @ 50 Ω |
| Recorder Output Connector | BNC (rear panel) |
| Recorder Output Voltage Range | 0 to 1 V |
Internal Calibrator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Calibrator SWR | 1.05 typical, 1.10 maximum |
Technology
RF/Microwave Peak Power Analysis
Applications
Characterization of pulsed RF signals, radar testing, and peak power measurements
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