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

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB 2.0 (Micro-B connector, SCPI compatible)
DisplayNone (requires PC or host instrument with Keysight BenchVue or compatible software)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyUSB Bus Powered (5 VDC, max 500 mA)
Operating Temperature0 to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)50 mm × 40 mm × 156 mm
Weight0.226 kg

Measurement Ranges & Power Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range Minimum50 MHz
Frequency Range Maximum40 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 Voltage5 VDC

Sensor Technology & Architecture

ParameterValue
Video Bandwidth30 MHz
Rise/Fall Time≤ 13 ns
Minimum Pulse Width50 ns
Measurement ModesPeak, average, peak-to-average ratio, time-gated, free-run

RF Port Characteristics

ParameterValue
Input Impedance50 Ω
RF Connector Type2.4 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

ParameterValue
Maximum Sampling Rate80 MSa/s continuous
Internal Trigger Level Range-20 dBm to +20 dBm
External Trigger Input LevelTTL compatible (0 to 5 V)
External Trigger Output LevelTTL compatible (0 to 5 V)

Meter Compatibility & System Integration

ParameterValue
Internal Zeroing and CalibrationSupported (built-in internal zeroing and calibration)
Recommended Calibration Cycle1 year

Connectivity & Host Interfaces

ParameterValue
Software CompatibilityKeysight BenchVue (BV0007B), Keysight Toolkit

Environmental Parameters

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 to +70 °C

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating AltitudeUp to 4,600 m (15,000 ft)
Storage AltitudeUp to 15,240 m (50,000 ft)
Operating HumidityUp to 95% RH at 40 °C (non-condensing)

Triggering

ParameterValue
External Trigger Latency30 ns ± 10 ns
External Trigger Jitter< 1 ns

Power

ParameterValue
Current Requirement450 mA maximum

Performance

ParameterValue
Trace Time-base Range2 ns/div to 100 ms/div
Maximum Number of Trace Points40,000 points
Real-time Measurement Speed (Fast Buffered Mode)> 25,000 readings/s
Real-time Measurement Speed (Normal Mode)> 1,000 readings/s

Measurements

ParameterValue
Automated Pulse MeasurementsRise 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 GatesUp to 4 independent gates

Regulatory & Standards

ParameterValue
EMC ComplianceIEC 61326-1, EN 61326-1, CISPR 11/EN 55011 Group 1 Class A, ICES/NMB-001, AS/NZS CISPR 11
Safety ComplianceIEC 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