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Universal Power Sensors (Average) MA248xD Series

Universal Power Sensors (Average)

MA248xD Series
Overview

The MA248xD series are true RMS sensors with a dynamic range of 80 dB. These power sensors can be used for average power measurements on CW, multi-tone and modulated RF waveforms such as 3G, 4G, and OFDM. The sensor architecture consists of three pairs of diodes, each one configured to work in its square law region over the dynamic range of the sensor. Therefore, it measures true RMS power regardless of the type or bandwidth of the modulation of the input signal. Option 1 provides TDMA measurement capability, calibrating one of the diode pairs for linearity over a wide dynamic range, thus making it a truly universal sensor.

  • True-RMS detection enables accurate average power measurements of any signal type
  • 80 dB dynamic range
  • Option 1 enables fast and accurate (1.8 % linearity) CW average power measurements.
  • Wide frequency coverage from 10 MHz to 18 GHz (sensor dependent)
  • Calibration factors stored in EEPROM
Specifications

 Universal Power Sensors

Model

 MA2481D

 MA2482D

 MA2480/01

Frequency Range

 10 MHz - 6 GHz

 10 MHz - 18 GHz

Adds fast CW mode to Universal Power Sensors for high speed measurements of CW signal plus TDMA and pulse measurements.

Dynamic Range (dBm)

 -60 to +20

SWR

<1.17; 10-150 MHz
<1.12; 0.15-2 GHz
<1.22; 2-12.4 GHz
<1.25; 12.4-18 GHz

Rise Time1 (ms)

 <0.004 (with option 1 only)

Sensor Linearity

10 MHz to 6 GHz
3% -60 to +20 dBm
6 to 18 GHz
3% -60 to +20 dBm
3.5% o to +20 dBm
(1.8% CW with option 1)

RF Connector 2

 N(m)

1. 0.0 dBm, room temperature.
2. Each MA24XX Series sensor incorporates precision RF Connectors with hexagon coupling nut for attachment by industry standard torque wrench.