HP 71500A Microwave Transition Analyzer

The HP 71500A microwave transition analyzer is a two-channel sampler-based time-domain instrument for making stimulus-response measurements from dc to 40 GHz. It is ideal for characterizing components and systems in a benchtop environment.

You can measure rise and fall times, time delay, peak and average power, group delay, AM to PM conversion, and much, much more. All functions of the HP 71500A are programmable. In addition, custom application-specific interfaces can be developed for HP Instrument BASIC and run internally. This use of IBASIC eliminates the need for an external controller in many applications.

[ Features ]

dc to 40 GHz with two channels
Time domain measurements with FFTs
Up to 1 ps delta time accuracy
IBASIC for measurement programs

[ Specifications ]

General Specifications

Frequency Range:              dc to 40 GHz
Number of Channels:           2
Sweep Types:                  Time, Frequency, Power


Display Characteristics

Number of Display Traces:     4
Trace Formats:                Magnitude (log or linear) and phase
Trace Math:                   Traces may be difined as mathematical
                              combinations of channels, memories, and traces


Input Characteristics

Input Sensitivity:            -40 dBm
Damage Level:                 +16 dBm
Coupling:                     dc
Input Impedance:              50 ohm
RF Input Connector Type:      2.4mm male
Triggering:                   Phase or edge, positive or negative slope
Frequency Reference:          10 MHz internal or external


Pulsed RF Measurements

Rise Time:                    <25 ps in periodic mode, <200 ns in 
                              single shot mode
Pulse Generator:              Internal, rise/fall time <5 ns


Other Characteristics

Programming:                  External over HP-IB control of
                              various HP RF and microwave synthesizers, 
                              including the HP 8360 and 8370 families
Power:                        350 VA maximum

Declarations of Conformity

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European Regulatory Declarations of Conformity.

[ Ordering ]

HP 71500A Microwave Transition Analyzer System Opt 001 Delete adapter and cable accessories Opt 002 Delete external power pack (used for reference oven) Opt 003 Add tutorial kit Opt 810 Slide kit Opt 908 Flange kit to mount without handles Opt 913 Flange kit to mount with handles Opt 915 Service manual set

All orders include the following:
Includes HP 70820A microwave transition analyzer module and HP 70004A display/mainframe.

[ Key Literature ]

HP 71500A/70820A Microwave Transition Analyzer, Brochure ( PDF)

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