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Keysight Technologies V3500A Demonstration Manual

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  • Page 1 Keysight Technologies V3500A Handheld RF Power Meter Demonstration Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    In the laboratory, the V3500A handheld RF power meter can be used as an RF via the USB interface. power data logger by transferring data through its built-in USB interface to a computer, allowing for trend or drift analysis.

  • Page 3: Demonstration Preparation

    Connect the ESG and V3500A as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. ESG signal generator and V3500A handheld power meter setup diagram 1. Alternatively, you can use the N5812A MXG vector signal generator to generate the CW or pulse signal.

  • Page 4: Average Power Measurement

    Average Power Measurement Demonstration Objective To demonstrate the capability of the V3500A handheld power meter for average power measurement. Note: Keystrokes surrounded by [ ] represent front-panel keys of the instrument. Keystrokes surrounded by { } represent softkeys of the instrument.
  • Page 5 This allows a more accurate measurement at low power levels. The V3500A RF input may be left disconnected when it is zeroed, or it may be connected to other hardware, but make sure that no signals are present on the RF input (inaccurate readings will result).

  • Page 6: Average Pulse Power

    = 10 log (20 µ/ 0 dBm. (See Figure 3). 40 µ) = 10 log 0.5 Using a V3500A handheld power = –3.01 dB Pulse Width meter to measure the average power (PW) of the signal, the measurement result is –3.04 dBm.
  • Page 7 Objective To demonstrate the capability of the V3500A handheld power meter for average pulse power measurement. Instructions Keystrokes On the ESG : 1. Set the instrument to its default Press [Preset]. setting. 2. Set the frequency and Press [Frequency] 1000 MHz.

  • Page 8: Conclusion

    Conclusion The Keysight V3500A RF Handheld power meter provides accurate average power measurement as well as average pulse power measurement, as demonstrated in this document. The V3500A handheld power meter also provides the following features when performing outdoor (satellite or base station) power measurement: Both sensor and display housed in a compact handheld package.
  • Page 9 09 | Keysight | V3500A Handheld RF Power Meter – Demonstration Guide For more information on Keysight myKeysight Technologies’ products, applications or www.keysight.com/find/mykeysight services, please contact your local Keysight A personalized view into the information most relevant to you. office. The complete list is available at: www.keysight.com/find/contactus...