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The HP 436A power meter is a general-purpose digital power meter
intended for manual and automatic radio-frequency (RF) and
microwave-power measurements. It is compatible with the entire series
of HP 8480 thermocouple and diode power sensors. The HP 436A measures
either absolute or relative power. It displays absolute power in either
watts or dBm, and relative power in dB. The HP 436A offers intuitive
and straightforward manual operation as well as optional HP-IB
programmability (Option 022).
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- Display readings in Watts, dBm or dB relative eliminating measurement conversion
- Peaking meter for analog adjustments
- Cal factor to compensate each sensor for improved accuracy
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Frequency 100 kHz to 110 GHz
Power Range -70 to +44 dBm
Power Accuracy ±0.5%
Power Reference Internal 50 MHz oscillator/Type-N output
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HP 436A General Purpose Power Meter
Opt 003 Reference oscillator output on rear panel
Opt 004 Delete Power Sensor Cable
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