HP 8900 Peak Power Meter Family

Product Summary

The HP 8900C and 8900D peak power meters directly display the peak power of RF pulses over a 100 MHz to 18 GHz frequency range. Measurements can be made on pulses with widths from 1 s (100 ns in compare mode) to CW, and repetition rates from 100 Hz (0 Hz in compare mode ) to 100 kHz. The 8900C is an economical analog meter calibrated in watts and dBm. The analog display with its large, easy-to-read scale makes it simple to measure peak or null-pulsed power systems. The HP 8900D has a high resolution 3 1/2-digit digital display calibrated in watts. The direct reading display and range annunciators make the digital version a good choice for production and field applications where unambiguous or frequent readings are required.

Related product datasheets available online:

HP 8900C Peak Power Meter, 100 MHz to 18 GHz
HP 8900D Peak Power Meter
HP 84811A Peak Power Sensor, 100 MHz to 18 GHz

Product Features

• Frequency Range 100 MHz to 19 GHz

• Direct display of RF pulses

Product Specifications

HP 8900C/D Specifications
Frequency Range:		100 MHz to 18 GHz

Dynamic Range:			20 dB (0 to +20 dBm)
HP 8900C:			4 ranges of 3, 10, 30, and 100 mW full scale
HP 8900D:			2 ranges of 10 and 100 mW full scale

Pulse Response
Direct Mode
	Pulse Width:		1 µs to CW
	Repetition Rate:	100 Hz to 100 kHz
Compare Mode:
	Pulse Width:		100 ns (typical) limited by rise-time specification
	Repetition Rate:	0 to 100 kHz
Rise Time:			75 ns
Fall Time:			125 ns (as measured on video output)

Power Consumption:		100 and 120 Vac +5, -10%
				48 to 66 Hz and 360 to 440 Hz
				220 and 240 Vac +5, -10%, 48 to 66 Hz

Meter Accuracy
						Transfer Accuracy
		CW		Pulse		CW to Pulse
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Direct		±0.2 dB		±0.35 dB	±0.2 dB
Compare		±0.2 dB		±0.25 dB	±0.1 dB


HP 84811A Peak Power Sensor Specifications
Power Range:			0 to +20 dBm (1 mW to 100 mW)

FrequencyRange:		100 MHz to 18 GHz

SWR
	100 MHz to 12 GHz:	<1.5
	12 GHz to 18 GHz:	<2.0

Maximum Peak Power:		+24 dBm (250 mW) for 5 minutes

Connector Type:			N (male)

Calibration Accuracy (+10 to 40°C)¹
	0.1 to 12 GHz:		±0.7 dB
	12 to 18 GHz:		±1.0 dB


¹0 to 10°C and 40 to 55°C: add ±0.2 dB

Product Ordering Information

HP 8900C	Analog Peak Power Meter
HP 8900D	Digital Peak Power Meter
   Opt W30	Extended Repair Service
   Opt W32	Calibration Service
HP 84811A	Peak Power Sensor
   Opt W30	Extended Repair Service
   Opt W32	Calibration Service

 

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