Peak Power Analyzer: 4500C Datasheet

The Boonton Model 4500C is the instrument of choice for capturing, displaying, analyzing and characterizing microwave and RF power in both the time and statistical domains. 

It is ideal for design, verification, and troubleshooting of pulsed and noise-like signals used in commercial and military radar, electronic warfare (EW), wireless communications (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, and 5G), and consumer electronics (WLAN), as well as education and research applications.

Key Specifications and Features

• Frequency range 30 MHz to 40 GHz
• Measurement range -60 dBm to +20 dBm
• RF channel video bandwidth 125 MHz
• RF channel rise time < 5 ns
• Overall accuracy 0.2 dB
• Time Resolution 100 ps
• Min Pulse Width / Max PRF 6 ns / 50 MHz
• Channels 2 RF and 2 trigger
• Real-Time Power Processing™
• Ultrafast trace acquisition and refresh rate
• One button push for 15 automated power and time measurements
• Automatic peak-to-peak, delay-by-time and delay-by-events triggering
• Multi-level, multi-function calibrator
• Continuous statistical analysis (optional)
• Includes gated PDF, CDF, and CCDF
• Displays up to 4 measurement, 2 memory, and 1 math channel simultaneously