Datasheet
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Conditions
The power meter and power sensor meet their specifications when:
– Stored for a minimum of two hours at a stable temperature within the operating
temperature range and turned on for at least 30 minutes
– The power meter and power sensor are within their recommended calibration periods
– Used in accordance to the information provided in the power meter’s user’s guide
Performance Characteristics
Specifications stated hereon refer to all N8480 Series power sensors, unless otherwise
stated. The term “standard” refers to all N8480 Series sensors except Option CFT.
Frequency and dynamic power range
Sensor option Sensor model Frequency range Dynamic power range
Standard N8481A
N8482A
N8485A
N8485A - Option 33
N8487A
N8488A
N8486AR
N8486AQ
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
10 MHz to 33 GHz
50 MHz to 50 GHz
10 MHz to 67 GHz,
67 GHz to 70 GHz
26.5 to 40 GHz
33 to 50 GHz
–35 to +20 dBm
N8481B
N8482B
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
–5 to +44 dBm
N8481H
N8482H
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
–15 to +35 dBm
Option CFT N8481A
N8482A
N8485A
N8485A - Option 33
N8487A
N8486AR
N8486AQ
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
10 MHz to 33 GHz
50 MHz to 50 GHz
26.5 to 40 GHz
33 to 50 GHz
–30 to +20 dBm
N8481B
N8482B
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
0 to +44 dBm
N8481H
N8482H
10 MHz to 18 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
–10 to +35 dBm
Damage level
Sensor model Damage level (average power) Damage level (peak power)
N8481A
N8482A
N8485A
N8487A
N8488A
N8486AR
N8486AQ
+25 dBm 15 W/2 μs
N8481B
N8482B
+49 dBm 500 W/1 μs
N8481H
N8482H
+40 dBm 100 W/1 μs










