Agilent / HP 8501

Frequency Range: 30 MHz to 40 GHz depending on detectors (see PEAK POWER SENSOR specifications)

Power Range

Pulse: -20 dBm to +20 dBm

CW: -40 dBm to +20 dBm

(See sensor specifications)

Time Base Range: 1.2 ns/div to 20 ms/div (12 ns to 200 ms time window), using either the Data Entry Keyboard or the Control Knob.
Resolution: 0.1 ns
Trigger Delay Range: 0 to 200 ms using either the Data Entry Keyboard or the Control Knob.

Resolution: 0.1 ns

Triggering Modes

Internal: -10 dBm to +16 dBm

External (BNC): TTL levels, Maximum PRF 1 MHz

Markers: Up to 4 markers/channel plus a Reference Power Level cursor

Graph Display Mode: Plots the outline of the detected pulse on the LCD display

Output Channels

8501: Single Channel

8502: Dual Channel

Auxiliary Outputs/Inputs (BNC)

Monitor: Provides a voltage proportional to the detected RF envelope.

Risetime is typically 20 ns, output impedance is nominally 50W

Analog Output: Provides a voltage proportional to detected power. Scale Factor is 100 mV/dB

Trigger Input: TTL

RF Blanking: TTL open collector low during zeroing. Used to control power source
Voltage Proportional to Freq (V / GHz): Allows direct entry of frequency from RF power sources equipped with a VaF output

GPIB Interface