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Wavetek 8542 Power Meter

Manufacturer Wavetek
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Description

Description

The Wavetek / Gigatronics model 8542 C is a dual channel Power Meter. It can measure RF and microwave signal power over a wide range of frequencies and levels in a variety of measurement modes. It can be operated locally from the front panel or remotely over the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB).

Key Features

  • Frequency range 100 kHz….40 GHz, depending on sensor used
  • Power range: -70….+47 dBm, depending on sensor used
  • Choose from an extensive line of CW, Peak, Modulation and True RMS sensors
  • Single sensor dynamic range:
  • CW power sensors: 90 dB (-70….+20 dBm)
  • Modulation power sensors: 87 dB CW, 60….80 dB modulation mode
  • Peak power sensors: 50 dB CW, 47 dB peak
  • Linearity: ± 0.02 dB
  • Automatically measure average power of TDMA, GSM and CDMA signals
  • Achieve 500 reading per second over GPIB
  • Use the fast buffered mode to capture up to 4000 readings per second
  • Measure the instantaneous peak power level of a pulse modulated signal

NIST-Traceable Calibrations

Standard Calibration Price (without data): Request a Quote
ANSI Z540 Calibration Price (with as-found & as-left data): Request a Quote
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Calibration Price (with data & uncertainties): Request a Quote
ANSI Z540.3 with data & uncertainties and Guardbanding: Request a Quote
Test & Measurement Equipment Repair Services: Request a Quote




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