Summary of BOONTON PMX40 40GHZ RF POWER METER FOR USB-CONNECTED RF POWER SENSORS
Saelig Company introduced the Boonton PMX40 40 GHz RF Power Meter, a standalone, multi-touch benchtop instrument that interfaces with up to four RTP/CPS USB RF power sensors to capture, display, and analyze peak and average RF power in time and statistical domains, supporting CW, modulated, and pulsed signals with fast rise-time measurement capability and a built-in test source for sensor verification.
Parts used in the Boonton PMX40 40GHz RF Power Meter:
- Boonton PMX40 40 GHz RF Power Meter (multi-touch display, benchtop unit)
- Boonton RTP family USB RF power sensors
- Boonton CPS family USB RF power sensors
- Up to four USB sensor connections (multi-channel capability)
- Built-in test source (for sensor operation verification)
The PMX40’s intuitive, multi-touch display provides a standalone solution for capturing, displaying, and analyzing peak and average RF power in both the time and statistical domains for up to four RF channels.
Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the Boonton PMX40 40GHz RF Power Meter which combines the utility of traditional benchtop instrument, the flexibility and performance of modern USB RF power sensors, and the simplicity of a multi-touch display. It utilizes the excellent performance and capabilities of the external Boonton RTP and CPS families of USB RF power sensors which offer 3ns rise times and 195 MHz of video bandwidth. They can make accurate measurements virtually independently of signal modulation bandwidth. Up to four USB sensors can be connected for multi-channel power measurements. Independent or synchronized multi-channel measurements of CW, modulated, and pulsed signals provide great flexibility in a benchtop unit without the need for PC control. This makes it ideal for use in ATE/rack-mount setups.
The PMX40’s intuitive, multi-touch display enables fast configuration of the sensors, as well as easy access to measurement and analysis tools, providing a standalone solution for capturing, displaying, and analyzing peak and average RF power in both the time and statistical domains. The meter also incorporates a test source to verify sensor operation.
For simple, intuitive measurements of repetitive waveforms, the PMX40 Continuous Mode of operation provides a numeric display of average, maximum and minimum signal powers. Analysis of fast-rising single pulses or pulses with short pulse repetition intervals (PRIs) requires an instrument with sophisticated trigger and data acquisition capability;
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- What does the PMX40 measure?
It measures peak and average RF power in time and statistical domains for up to four RF channels. - How many USB sensors can the PMX40 support?
It supports up to four USB RF power sensors. - Which USB sensors are compatible with the PMX40?
It utilizes the Boonton RTP and CPS families of USB RF power sensors. - Can the PMX40 make synchronized multi-channel measurements?
Yes, it can perform independent or synchronized multi-channel measurements. - Does the PMX40 include a way to verify sensor operation?
Yes, the meter incorporates a built-in test source to verify sensor operation. - Is a PC required to use the PMX40 for multi-channel measurements?
No, it provides a standalone solution without the need for PC control. - What kinds of signals can the PMX40 analyze?
It can analyze continuous wave, modulated, and pulsed signals, including fast-rising single pulses and pulses with short PRIs. - What performance characteristics do the RTP and CPS sensors offer?
The sensors offer 3 ns rise times and 195 MHz of video bandwidth.
