HP 8992A Digital Video Power Analyzer

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Digital video transmission and digital audio broadcast are placing new demands on RF broadcasting transmitters as well as the lasers and amplifiers used in cable TV networks. Random peak power events can overload transmitters, amplifiers, and lasers that are operating near maximum power and cause bit errors that result in subscriber dissatisfaction. Measuring total average power as well as peak power when aligning these system components can help to avoid this interruption of service to your customers.

The HP 8992A digital video analyzer provides complete and accurate characterization of today's complex pulsed signals. It is capable of performing seven automatic timing measurements (rise time, fall time, pulse width, PRI, PRF, duty cycle, and delay) and five automatic power measurements (peak power, average power, pulse top/base amplitude, and overshoot) with push-button ease. Front panel operation is intuitive and straightforward.

The HP 8992A features two oscilloscopechannels permitting simultaneous measurements on the modulating and detected power waveforms. Dual-timebase windowing allows you to zoom in on a specific portion of the waveform and display it with more accuracy and detail.


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Frequency Specifications

Frequency Range: 20 MHz to 40 GHz, sensor dependent Power Measurement Range: -33 to + 20 dBm Rise/Fall Time Video BW Tr/Tf 0 to +20 dBm: High <10 ns -16 to 0 dBm: Low <1 µs -26 to -16 dBm: CW <100 µs (Note: Rise/fall times limited to <45 ns with HP 84815 sensor) Instrumentation Uncertainty (including noise and offset) High Bandwidth: ±(0.07 + 1/(signal power in dBm +26)) dB Low, CW Bandwidth: ±(0.07 + 1.3/(signal power in dBm + 33)) dB Using HP 84815 sensor and 50 MHz, 0 dB Reference Source: ±0.07dB, -15 to +20 dBm Maximum Pulse Repetition Rate: 100 MHz externally triggered, 1 MHz internally triggered Video Inputs (Channels 2 and 3) Bandwidth DC Coupled Repetitive: dc to 100 MHz Single Shot: dc to 1 MHz AC Coupled Repetitive: 10 Hz to 100 MHz Single Shot: 10 Hz to 1 MHz Rise Time: <10 ns Vertical Sensitivity: 100 mV/div to 500 mV/div Vertical Gain Accuracy: ±1.5% Available Offset Range: ±20 Vdc, ±10 Vac Time Base Range: 2 ns/div to 5 s/div in 1-2-5 sequence Resolution: 100 ps Accuracy: 0.005%

General Characteristics

Power Requirements Voltage: 90 to 132 or 198 to 264 Vac; 48 to 66 Hz Power: 250 VA, maximum HP-IB codes: SH1, AH1, T5, L4, SR1, RL1, PP1, DC1, DT1, CO, E2 Dimensions Size: 422 mm W x 194 mm H x 366 mm D (16.6 in x 7.65 in 14.4 in) Net Weight: 12.8 kg (28 lb) Shipping Weight: 20.1 kg (44 lb)

Declarations of Conformity


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HP 8992A     Digital Video Power Analyzer
   Opt 001   Deletes Channel
   Opt 002   Rear Panel Sensor Inputs Only
   Opt 003   Adds 1 GHz Sensor Check Source
   Opt 004   Adds Precision 50 MHz Reference
   Opt 915   Service Manual (HP 08991-90004)
   Opt 916   Extra User, Getting Started Calibration and Programming Guides
   Opt W30   Three Additional Years of Return-to-HP Warranty
HP 84815A    50 MHz to 18 GHz Peak Power Sensor
HP 84812A    500 MHz to 18 GHz Peak Power Sensor
HP 84813A    500 MHz to 26.5 GHz Peak Power Sensor
HP 84814A    500 MHz to 40 GHz Peak Power Sensor


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