HP 8487D Diode Power Sensor, 50 MHz to 50 GHz

Product Summary

The HP 8487D diode power sensor is designed for use with the HP 435B, 436A, 437B, 438A, 70100A, and E1416A power meters and provides extraordinary accuracy and stability. The HP 8487D high-sensitivity power sensor acts as a true-RMS reading device over its entire -70 to -20 dBm dynamic range which gives you accurate readings even if your test signal is subjected to multitone environments, modulated carriers, or carriers with high harmonics. You also get extremely low SWR at mm-wave frequencies, and it's traceable to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). A 50 MHz calibration port is included with the power sensor for calibration with the power meter. This calibration provides traceability to NIST at millimeter-wave frequencies, and eliminates the uncertainties due to temperature changes and the variance in making measurements with different meter/sensor combinations.

Product Features

• Excellent SWR for reducing mismatch uncertainty

• Accurate readings with true-RMS reading device

• 50 MHz calibration port

• Accurate calibration and traceability to NIST millimeter-wave sensor calibration

• Accessories included for accuracy optimization and customer convenience

Product Specifications

Frequency Range:		50 MHz to 50 GHz
Maximum SWR			
	0.05 to 0.1 GHz:	1.19
	0.1 to 2 GHz:		1.15
	2 to 12.4 GHz:		1.20
	12.4 to 18 GHz:		1.29
	18 to 34 GHz:		1.37
	34 to 40 GHz:		1.61
	40 to 50 GHz:		1.89
Power Linearity¹:		-30 to -20 dBm; ±2%
Maximum Power:			100 mW avg.; 100 mW peak
Connector Type:			2.4mm (m)



¹Negligible deviation except for the power range noted

Product Ordering Information

HP 8487D	Diode Power Sensor, 50 MHz to 50 GHz
   Opt W30      3 Year Return Repair Service
   Opt W32      3 Yr Calibration Customer Return Service
   Opt W34      3 Year Standards Compliant Cal Service
   Opt W50      5 Year Return Repair Service
   Opt W52      5 Year Cust Return Calibration Service
   Opt W54      5 Year Standards Compliant Cal Service



ČIncludes HP 11708A 30 dB attenuator for calibrating 
 against a 0 dBm, 50 MHz power reference.  HP 11708A 
 is factory set to 30 dB ±0.05 dB at 50 MHz, traceable to 
 NIST.  SWR <1.05 at 50 MHz

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