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RF and Microwave Power Sensors/Meters Tektronix PSM3000, PSM4000, and PSM5000 Series

RF and Microwave Power Sensors/Meters Tektronix PSM3000, PSM4000, and PSM5000 Series
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RF and Microwave Power Sensors/Meters Tektronix PSM3000, PSM4000, and PSM5000 Series

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Tektronix PSM3000, PSM4000, and PSM5000 Series are compact RF and microwave power sensors/meters designed for fast and accurate power measurements. They support a wide range of continuous wave (CW) and pulse modulation measurements, with models covering frequencies from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz and dynamic ranges from -60 dBm to +20 dBm.
Key Features
  • Models available with N and 3.5 mm connectors.
  • Dynamic range from -60 dBm to +20 dBm.
  • Uncertainty as low as 2.6%.
  • Reading rates up to 2000 readings/s.
  • Calibrated over full temperature range, eliminating the need for zeroing or calibration before measurements.
  • Includes applications for average power, duty cycle corrected pulse power, and measurement logging.
  • Compatible with Microsoft Windows, with LabVIEW drivers and programming examples available.
  • Compact size with no need for a separate meter mainframe.
Series Specifications
  • PSM3000 Series: True average power measurements, frequency range from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, dynamic range from -55 dBm to +20 dBm.
  • PSM4000 Series: Adds pulse and peak power measurements, frequency range from 10 MHz to 20 GHz, dynamic range from -60 dBm to +20 dBm.
  • PSM5000 Series: Includes pulse profiling for signal viewing and characterization, frequency range from 50 MHz to 20 GHz, dynamic range from -60 dBm to +20 dBm.
Applications
  • General-purpose RF and microwave average power measurements.
  • Characterization of repetitive pulsed signals for radar and navigation.
  • Peak and average power measurements on modulated signals like GSM, CDMA, and WiMAX.
  • Validation and characterization of power amplifiers and other RF components.
  • Service and maintenance of DTV, cellular, and radio broadcast transmitters.
Technical Specifications
  • Electrical specifications include calibration factor uncertainty, linearity uncertainty, noise uncertainty, and temperature uncertainty.
  • PSM3000 Series offers a video bandwidth of 100 Hz and a total accuracy determined by multiple factors including calibration and noise uncertainties.
  • PSM4000 and PSM5000 Series provide additional capabilities for peak and pulse power measurements with higher video bandwidths and sample rates.
Conclusion
The Tektronix PSM Series power sensors/meters are versatile tools for RF and microwave power measurement, offering high-speed logging, synchronization features, and extensive programming tools, making them suitable for a wide range of testing and measurement applications.
Specifications: The power sensors operate within a frequency range of 2 GHz to 20 GHz. The power measurement accuracy varies with power levels: +15 dBm to +20 dBm has a 6.0% uncertainty, +5 dBm to +15 dBm has a 4.0% uncertainty, and –40 dBm to +5 dBm has a 2.0% uncertainty. Noise uncertainty is specified for different power levels and integration times, with detailed percentages provided for various frequency ranges.
General Specifications: The maximum average power is +20 dBm, with a damage level at +23 dBm. The measurement rate is 2000/s, and the device is compatible with USB 2.0. Operating temperature ranges from 0 °C to +55 °C, with non-operating conditions extending from –25 °C to +85 °C. The sensors are compliant with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
Physical Characteristics: The dimensions and weight vary slightly among models, with diameters of 48 mm and lengths ranging from 62 mm to 74 mm. Weights range from 110 g to 203 g depending on the model.
Warranty and Calibration: The products come with a 3-year warranty and a recommended calibration interval of 1 year. Calibration and repair services are available for extended periods.
Ordering Information: Various models are available, each with specific frequency ranges and connector types. The package includes a USB Power Sensor/Meter, calibration certificate, USB cable, and manuals in multiple languages.
Contact Information: Tektronix provides contact numbers for various regions worldwide for customer support and inquiries.
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RF and Microwave Power Sensors/Meters Tektronix PSM3000, PSM4000, and PSM5000 Series-1

RF and Microwave Power Sensors/Meters Tektronix PSM3000, PSM4000, and PSM5000 Series Data Sheet Included Applications run under Microsoft Windows Power Meter Application High-speed Logging Application LabVIEW Drivers and Programming Examples for Most Common Windows Programming Environments are Available for Automated System Support Max Hold and Relative Measurement Modes Offset, Frequency Response, and 75 Ω Minimum Loss Pad Correction Flexible Averaging Modes for Quick, Stable Measurements TTL Trigger Input and Output allow Synchronization with External Instruments Features & Benets Key Performance Specications 8 GHz, 18 GHz, 20 GHz, and 26.5 GHz Models Models Available with N and 3.5 mm Connectors Dynamic Range as Low as –60 dBm and as High as +20 dBm Uncertainty as Low as 2.6% Reading Rates up to 2000 Readings/s Features Meters are Calibrated over Full Temperature Range – No zero or cal needed before making measurements, saving time and avoiding poor-quality data Average Power, Duty Cycle Corrected Pulse Power, and Measurement Logging on All Models Pass/Fail Limit Mode Compact Size The PSM3000 Series offers True Average Power Measurements that Give Accurate Results Regardless of Signal Shape or Modulation The PSM4000 and PSM5000 Series offer: Pulse Power, Duty Cycle, Peak Power, and Crest Factor Measurements Measure Peak, Average and Minimum Power on Bursts with Adjustable Offset and Duration The PSM5000 Series includes a Pulse Proling Application for Making Measurements on Repetitive, Pulsed Signals Builds and Displays a Trace of the Pulse Envelope Full-trace and Gated Measurements including Pulse, Peak and Average Power, Overshoot, Crest Factor, Rise and Fall Time, Pulse Width, Pulse Repetition Frequency, Duty Cycle Statistical Measurements on the Trace Data, such as Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF), and Probability Density Function (PDF)

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RF and Microwave Power Sensors/Meters Tektronix PSM3000, PSM4000, and PSM5000 Series-2

Data Sheet Applications General-purpose RF and Microwave Average Power Measurements Characterization of Repetitive Pulsed Signals, such as Navigation, Weather, and other Radar Peak and Average Power Measurements on Modulated Signals such as GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, HSPA, WiMAX up to 10 MHz Peak and Average Power Measurements of Modulated Pulsed Communications Signals Level Control Feedback for Signal Sources Validation and Characterization of Power Ampliers, Switches, and Other RF and Microwave Components Service, Maintenance, and Installation of DTV, Cellular, Microwave Radio Link, and Radio Broadcast...

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RF and Microwave Power Sensors/Meters — Tektronix PSM3000, PSM4000, and PSM5000 Series Select the Performance/Features to Meet Your Needs PSM3000 Series power sensors/meters provide true average power measurements, giving accurate power measurements independent of signal modulation and bandwidth. The PSM4000 Series delivers average power (CW) measurements, and adds pulse and peak power measurements for gathering basic data on pulsed RF and microwave signals. PSM5000 Series power sensors/meters provide the same measurements as the PSM4000, and add pulse proling capability for signal viewing and...

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Data Sheet Specications Electrical Specications All specications apply over the full instrument operating temperature range unless otherwise noted, after a 20 minute warm-up interval. PSM3000 Series USB Power Meters (True Average) Characteristic Input Connector Frequency Range Dynamic Range Video Bandwidth Total Accuracy*1 Calibration Factor Uncertainty (CF) Linearity Uncertainty (L) Noise Uncertainty (N) Zero Offset Power*2 (Z) Match*3 PSM3110 PSM3120 3.5 mm, male N-type, male 10 MHz to 8 GHz 10 MHz to 1 GHz: 2.5% 1 GHz to 8 GHz: 2.4% PSM3310 PSM3320 3.5 mm, male N-type, male 10 MHz to 18 GHz...

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RF and Microwave Power Sensors/Meters — Tektronix PSM3000, PSM4000, and PSM5000 Series PSM4000 Series USB Power Meters (Average/Peak/Pulse) Characteristic Input Connector Frequency Range Dynamic Range Maximum Peak-to-Average Ratio Internal Video Bandwidth Timebase Sample Rate Average Power, Minimum Pulse Width Peak Power, Minimum Pulse Width Total Accuracy*1 Calibration Factor Uncertainty (CF) Linearity Uncertainty (L) Noise Uncertainty (N) PSM4110 PSM4120 PSM4320 3.5 mm, male N-type, male 10 MHz to 8 GHz 10 MHz to 8 GHz 10 MHz to 6 GHz: –60 dBm to +20 dBm 6 GHz to 8 GHz: –50 dBm to +20 dBm 10...

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Data Sheet Characteristic Temperature Uncertainty (T) PSM4110 PSM4120 PSM4320 40 °C < T ≤ 50 °C: 1.00% (plus 1%, 0 dBm to 10 dBm; plus 3%, 10 dBm to 20 dBm) PSM4410 40 °C < T ≤ 50 °C: 6.00% 30 °C < T ≤ 40 °C: 3.00% 20 °C < T ≤ 30 °C: 0.00% 10 °C < T ≤ 20 °C: 3.00% 0 °C < T ≤ 10 °C: 6.00% 30 °C < T ≤ 40 °C: 0.75% (plus 1%, 0 dBm to 10 dBm; plus 3%, 10 dBm to 20 dBm) 20 °C < T ≤ 30 °C: 0.00% 10 °C < T ≤ 20 °C: 0.75% (plus 1%, 0 dBm to 10 dBm; plus 3%, 10 dBm to 20 dBm) 0 °C < T ≤ 10 °C: 1.00% (plus 1%, 0 dBm to 10 dBm; plus 3%, 10 dBm to 20 dBm) *1 Total uncertainty includes contributions from...

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RF and Microwave Power Sensors/Meters — Tektronix PSM3000, PSM4000, and PSM5000 Series Characteristic PSM5110 PSM5120 PSM5320 PSM5410 5 second integration +10 dBm to +20 dBm: 1.5% (50 MHz to 20 GHz) –20 dBm to +10 dBm: 1.0% (50 MHz to 20 GHz) –30 dBm to –20 dBm: 1.5% (50 MHz to 20 GHz) –40 dBm to –30 dBm: 7.0% (50 MHz to 18.6 GHz) 1 second integration +10 dBm to +20 dBm: 0.15% (100 MHz to 8 GHz) Noise Uncertainty (N) –30 dBm to +10 dBm: 0.04% (100 MHz to 8 GHz) –50 dBm to –30 dBm: 0.04% (100 MHz to 6 GHz) 0.15% (6 GHz to 8 GHz) –60 dBm to –50 dBm: 0.15% (100 MHz to 6 GHz) [(0.35 nW at 25 °C)...

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Data Sheet Physical Characteristics Dimension Ordering Information Description PSM3110, PSM3120, PSM3310, PSM3320, PSM3510, PSM4320, PSM4410, PSM5320, PSM5410 Diameter 48 mm (1.9 in.) Length 74 mm (2.9 in.), plus connector PSM4110, PSM4120, PSM5110, PSM5120 Diameter 48 mm (1.9 in.) Length 62 mm (2.4 in.), plus connector Models Weight PSM3320 PSM3110 PSM3310 PSM3510 PSM3120 PSM3320 PSM4110 PSM5110 PSM4120 PSM5120 PSM4320 PSM5320 PSM4410 PSM5410 164 g (5.78 oz.) Model Description PSM3110 USB Power Sensor/Meter, 10 MHz to 8 GHz, True Average, 3.5 mm male USB Power Sensor/Meter, 10 MHz to 8 GHz,...

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