55 Series Wideband USB Power Sensor

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The 55 Series Wideband USB Power Sensors by Boonton are designed for fast and accurate RF power measurements, utilizing Real-Time Power Processing™ technology. These sensors are suitable for various applications including telecommunications, avionics, RADAR, and medical systems, making them ideal for product development, compliance testing, and site monitoring.

Key Features

Ultra-fast rise time of 5ns*
Time resolution of 100 ps
Continuous sample rate of 100 Msamples/sec
Effective sample rate of 10 Gsamples/sec
Video bandwidth of 70 MHz*
Statistical measurements at 100 Mpoints/sec
Trace acquisition speed of 40k sweeps/sec
Real-Time Power Processing™ eliminates latency
Internal RF or External TTL trigger with Master/Slave in/out connector
Synchronized multi-channel measurements
Removable, locking USB cable

Applications

RF and Microwave pulse power measurements for RADAR, MRI, and Particle Accelerators
Telecommunication signals including CDMA, W-CDMA, QAM, OFDM, QSPK, TDMA
General purpose scalar measurements for CW, Modulated, and Pulsed signals
Monitoring, Recording, ALC loops, and transient phenomena
Research & Development, Manufacturing, Service, Quality Assurance, and Field applications

Specifications

Sampling Techniques: Real-time/Equivalent Time/Statistical Sampling
Continuous sample rate: 100 MHz
Effective sample rate: 10 GHz
Time Resolution: 100 ps
Statistical Analysis: Continuous or gated CCDF
Trigger Sources: Internal or External TTL
Minimum Trigger Width: 10 ns
Maximum Trigger Frequency: 50 MHz
Trigger Jitter: 0.1 ns rms
Trace Acquisition Speed: 40K sweeps/second
Measurement Speed: 40K meas/sec (buffered mode), 800 meas/sec (continuous over USB)
Trigger Modes: Auto, Normal, Single, Free run
Remote Connectivity: USB 2.0, type B connector
Command Protocol: SCPI
Maximum Input Power: 200mW avg, 1W for 1us peak
Size: 145 x 43 x 43 mm (5.7 x 1.7 x 1.7 inches)
Weight: 363 grams/0.8 lbs.
Cable: 1.8 m / 6 ft with locking USB
Power Consumption: 2.5W max (USB high power device)
Operating Temperature: 0 to 55°C
Storage Temperature: -40 to 70°C

Model Specifications

RF Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 6 GHz, 18 GHz, or 40 GHz depending on model
Average Dynamic Range: -60 to +20 dBm to -34 to +20 dBm depending on model
Pulse Dynamic Range: -50 to +20 dBm to -24 to +20 dBm depending on model
Internal Trigger Range: -40 to +20 dBm to -10 to +20 dBm depending on model
Rise time: 5 ns to <100 ns depending on model
Video Bandwidth: 70 MHz to 6 MHz depending on model
Single-shot Bandwidth: 35 MHz to 6 MHz depending on model
RF Input: Type N, 50 ohm or 2.92 mm, 50 ohm depending on model
VSWR: Varies by frequency range and model

*Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Catalog excerpts

55 Series Wideband USB Power Sensor Fast and Accurate RF Power Measurements Boonton once again sets the standard for fast RF power measurements Data Sheet with the introduction of its 55 Series Wideband USB power sensors. Built with Boonton’s Real-Time Power Processing™ technology, this new product line offers speed and accuracy never before seen in a USB form factor. The 55 Series sensors are ideal for manufacturing, design, research, and service in commercial and military applications such as telecommunications, avionics, RADAR, and medical systems. They are the instrument of choice for fast, accurate and highly reliable RF power measurements, equally suitable for product development, compliance testing, and site monitoring applications. • Ultra-fast rise time: 5ns* • RF and Microwave pulse power measurements: - RADAR, MRI, Particle Accelerators • Time resolution: 100 ps • Continuous Sample rate: 100 Msamples / sec • Effective Sample Rate: 10 Gsamples / sec • Telecommunication signals - CDMA, W-CDMA, QAM, OFDM, QSPK, TDMA • Class leading Video Bandwidth: 70 MHz* • General purpose scalar measurements - CW, Modulated and Pulsed signals • Statistical Measurements 100 Mpoints / sec • Monitoring, Recording, ALC loops, transient phenomena • Trace acquisition speed: 40 k sweeps / sec • Ideal RF measurement tool for: - Research & Development - Manufacturing, Service, Quality Assurance - Field applications including installation, maintenance, service and monitoring • Real Time Power Processing™: No latency due to buffer processing by host PC • Internal RF or External TTL trigger, Master/Slave in/out connector • Synchronized multi-channel measurements • Removable, locking USB cable *55006 Taking performance to a new peak

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Rise time (fast/slow) 5 ns/<10 µs Video Bandwidth RF Frequency Range Average Dynamic Range Pulse Dynamic Range Internal Trigger Range Single-shot Bandwidth Series Specifications Sampling Techniques Real-time/Equivalent Time/Statistical Sampling Continuous sample rate Effective sample rate Time Resolution Statistical Analysis Continuous or gated CCDF Statistical Speed Trigger Sources External Trigger in/out Minimum Trigger Width Maximum Trigger Frequency Trigger Jitter Trace Acquisition Speed Measurement Speed 40K meas/sec (buffered mode) Trigger Modes Auto, Normal, Single, Free run Trigger Arming...

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