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GT-8500A Series USB Power Sensor

Source: Giga-tronics Incorporated
The Giga-tronics GT-8550A USB Power Sensors offer easy-to-use high-performance RF and microwave power measurement. High dynamic range and high accuracy make these sensors ideal for testing in wireless communication applications and Defense EW systems.

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GT-8551A USB Power Sensor, 100 MHz to 8 GHz, CW and Modulation Datasheet
GT-8550A Series USB Power Sensor Overview Product Note
Pre-installation Tips For GT85XXA USB Power Meter Product Note
GT-8550A Series USB Power Sensors Brochure
Giga-tronics Instrumentation Short-form Catalog

Key Benefits:

  • Fully calibrated — no need to cal or zero the sensor
  • Fast measurement speed saves time and increases productivity
  • Saves cost and space
  • Ruggedized body increases reliability, reduces damage from mishandling

Applications:

  • Wireless Communications and Component Testing
  • R&D laboratory and Manufacturing
  • Field Maintenance and remote Monitoring

Measurement Xpress Interface

The Giga-tronics GT-8550A series USB Power Sensors are designed for use with a standard PC running Microsoft® Windows XP, Vista 32 or Windows 7 (32). The PC based platform allows for lower cost than traditional power meters and power sensors, and enables the capability for portable power measurement and easy-to-use and remote monitoring applications. The Giga-tronics GT-8550A series USB Power Sensors include the powerful application software, Measurement Xpress. The Measurement Xpress software provides a suite of measurement capabilities including multi-channel power measurements.

Selector Guide

Model GT-8888A GT-8551A GT-8552A GT-8553A GT-8554A GT-8555A
Frequency Range 10 MHz to 8 GHz (operational to 10 GHz) 100 MHz to 8 GHz operational to 10 GHz) 100 MHz to 8 GHz (operational to 10 GHz) 10 MHz to 18 GHz 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 100 MHz to 20 GHz
Measurements CW CW, Modulation CW, Pulse (Peak) CW CW CW, Pulse (Peak)
Dynamic Range -60 to 20 dBm -60 to 20 dBm -60 to 20 dBm -50 to 20 dBm -50 to 20 dBm -40 to 20 dBm
Connector Type N (m) Type N (m) Type N (m) Type N (m) SMA (m) SMA (m)
Applications Features economical measurement of CW signals up to 10 GHz. The GT-8888A offers high dynamic range and fast measurement speed at an attractive price Wireless communications and component testing wherever signals with modulation are present. For accurate power measurement of CW and pulsed signals. Full suite of Pulse parameter measurements Features economical measurement of CW signals up to 18 GHz. The GT-8553A offers high dynamic range and fast measurement speed at a very attractive price Features economical measurement of CW signals up to 26.5 GHz. The GT-8554A offers high dynamic range and fast measurement speed at a very attractive price For accurate power measurement of CW and pulsed signals. Full suite of Pulse parameter measurements


Click Here To Download:
GT-8551A USB Power Sensor, 100 MHz to 8 GHz, CW and Modulation Datasheet
GT-8550A Series USB Power Sensor Overview Product Note
Pre-installation Tips For GT85XXA USB Power Meter Product Note
GT-8550A Series USB Power Sensors Brochure
Giga-tronics Instrumentation Short-form Catalog

Video

How To Use Measurement Xpress Software And GT-8888A USB Power Sensor To Make A Basic Average Power Measurement

An Overview Of GT-8550A Series USB Power Sensors