Product specifications

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For E-series sensors:
In FAST mode (using free run
trigger), within the range –50 dBm
to +17 dBm, for a 10 dB decreasing
power step, the settling time is:
E4418B: 10 ms
2
E4419B: 20 ms
2
EPM series E4418B and E4419B power meters
Settling time
1
For 8480 series sensors:
Manual filter, 10 dB decreasing power step.
Table 4
Number of 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024
averages
Settling time(s) 0.15 0.2 0.3 0.5 1.1 1.9 3.4 6.6 13 27 57
(normal mode)
Settling time(s) 0.15 0.18 0.22 0.35 0.55 1.1 1.9 3.5 6.9 14.5 33
x2 modes):
Auto filter, default resolution, 10 dB decreasing power step (normal and x2 modes):
Table 5. Manual filter, 10 dB decreasing power step (not across the range switch point)
Number of 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024
averages
Settling time(s) 0.07 0.12 0.21 0.4 1 1.8 3.3 6.5 13 27 57
(Normal mode)
Settling time(s) 0.04 0.07 0.12 0.21 0.4 1 1.8 3.4 6.8 14.2 32
1. Settling time: 0 to 99% settled readings over the GPIB
2. When a power step crosses through the sensor’s auto-range switch point, add 25 mS. Refer to the relevant sensor manual for switch
point information.