R&S NRP-Z8x Wideband Power Sensor with 50 MHz to 44 GHz Frequency Range and -60 dBm to +20 dBm Measurement Range

All R&S®NRP-Zxx power sensors are independent measuring instruments. Using a USB adapter, they can be directly connected to a laptop/PC and operated via the R&S®NRPV software. The compact, robust R&S®NRP2 base unit with color display supports up to four R&S®NRP-Zxx power sensors and all sensor-dependent measurement functions. Measured values are displayed numerically or graphically, depending on the measurement function.

• Cost-effective and compact: sensor operation on a laptop/PC via USB
• Comprehensive portfolio for power measurements from DC to 110 GHz, from -67 dBm to +45 dBm
• Up to 90 dB dynamic range with three-path diode power sensors
• Precise analysis of the envelope power with wideband power sensors
• Top accuracy with thermal power sensors
• Up to four R&S®NRP-Zxx power sensors can be simultaneously connected to the R&S®NRP2 base unit

The R&S®NRP-Z8x wideband power sensors are ideal for radar applications. In development or during installation and maintenance, pulse characteristics as well as output power have to be measured. Thanks to a maximum video bandwidth of 30 MHz and a rise/fall time < 13 ns, the sensors can measure pulses with a pulse width as small as 50 ns.

These sensors are also ideal for power measurements on microwave link modules, particularly the R&S®NRP-Z86 model .44 (upper frequency limit of 44 GHz) for the latest generation of microwave link modules.

Outstanding Dynamic Range and Accuracy: The dynamic range yields a lower limit of -47 dBm for envelope power measurements and -60 dBm for average power measurements. This sensitivity is unique and unprecedented on the market.

High Resolution Mode: For applications requiring display of strongly magnified signal sections such as the rising edge of a pulse, equivalent time sampling with repetitive signals can achieve a time resolution of up to 100 ps.

Highest Measurement Speed: The R&S®NRP-Z8x wideband power sensors are the world's fastest sensors. In buffered mode, a specified measurement speed of > 9000 measurements/s can be achieved.