The Keysight U2022XA is a high-performance USB peak and average power sensor designed for fast, accurate power measurements up to 40 GHz. Operating without a separate power meter mainframe, this USB-connected sensor offers a 30 MHz video bandwidth, 80 MSa/s continuous sampling rate, and internal calibration capabilities, making it ideal for wideband modulated signals, radar, and wireless communications testing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 (Micro-B connector, SCPI compatible) |
| Display | None (requires PC or host instrument with Keysight BenchVue or compatible software) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | USB Bus Powered (5 VDC, max 500 mA) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 50 mm × 40 mm × 156 mm |
| Weight | 0.226 kg |
Measurement Ranges & Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range Minimum | 50 MHz |
| Frequency Range Maximum | 40 GHz |
| Power Measurement Range (Peak) | -30 dBm to +20 dBm |
| Power Measurement Range (Average) | -45 dBm to +20 dBm |
| Maximum Continuous Input Power | +23 dBm (average) / +30 dBm (peak, < 10 µs) |
| Maximum DC Input Voltage | 5 VDC |
Sensor Technology & Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Bandwidth | 30 MHz |
| Rise/Fall Time | ≤ 13 ns |
| Minimum Pulse Width | 50 ns |
| Measurement Modes | Peak, average, peak-to-average ratio, time-gated, free-run |
RF Port Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| RF Connector Type | 2.4 mm (male) |
| Maximum SWR (50 MHz to 10 GHz) | 1.20 |
| Maximum SWR (10 GHz to 18 GHz) | 1.25 |
| Maximum SWR (18 GHz to 26.5 GHz) | 1.30 |
| Maximum SWR (26.5 GHz to 40 GHz) | 1.50 |
Triggering & Sampling
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 80 MSa/s continuous |
| Internal Trigger Level Range | -20 dBm to +20 dBm |
| External Trigger Input Level | TTL compatible (0 to 5 V) |
| External Trigger Output Level | TTL compatible (0 to 5 V) |
Meter Compatibility & System Integration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Zeroing and Calibration | Supported (built-in internal zeroing and calibration) |
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
Connectivity & Host Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Software Compatibility | Keysight BenchVue (BV0007B), Keysight Toolkit |
Environmental Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +70 °C |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% RH at 40 °C (non-condensing) |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Latency | 30 ns ± 10 ns |
| External Trigger Jitter | < 1 ns |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Requirement | 450 mA maximum |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trace Time-base Range | 2 ns/div to 100 ms/div |
| Maximum Number of Trace Points | 40,000 points |
| Real-time Measurement Speed (Fast Buffered Mode) | > 25,000 readings/s |
| Real-time Measurement Speed (Normal Mode) | > 1,000 readings/s |
Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automated Pulse Measurements | Rise time, fall time, pulse width, duty cycle, pulse period, pulse top, pulse base, peak, average, peak-to-average ratio, overshoot, delay, time to positive edge, time to negative edge |
| Number of Time Gates | Up to 4 independent gates |
Regulatory & Standards
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | IEC 61326-1, EN 61326-1, CISPR 11/EN 55011 Group 1 Class A, ICES/NMB-001, AS/NZS CISPR 11 |
| Safety Compliance | IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, UL Std. No. 61010-1 |
Technology
Diode Power Sensor
Applications
RF and Microwave Power Measurement