Thermocouple power sensors
November 2008
Sensors & Transducers
Agilent Technologies has introduced new thermocouple power sensors that offer industry-leading dynamic range in average-power measurements. As an enhanced replacement for the Agilent 8480 Series, the new sensors cover a power range of -35 dBm to +20 dBm and span a frequency range of 100 kHz to 33 GHz (model dependent).
Backward compatibility with other Agilent power meters provides easy migration
By extending the power range down to -35 dBm, the Agilent N8480 series of thermocouple power sensors provides an industry-leading 55 dB dynamic range in a single sensor. Measurement speed and repeatability at low power levels have also been improved. Each member of the N8480 Series has been optimised for a specific frequency range, while offering high measurement accuracy with excellent power linearity.
The Agilent N8480 Series incorporates a built-in EEPROM for storing calibration factors. This feature enables automatic loading of factors reducing manual input errors and increasing productivity. An optional calibration-factor table (Option CFT) enables manual entry matching the performance and operation of Agilent’s 8480 family of sensors.
The three new sensors cover the following frequency ranges:
* N8481A: 10 MHz to 18 GHz.
* N8482A: 100 kHz to 6 GHz.
* N8485A: 10 MHz to 33 GHz.
For more information contact Steve Alves, Concilium Technologies, +27 (0)12 678 9200, [email protected], www.concillium.co.za
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