Introduction
Chapter 1 17
8487D
b
50 MHz to 50 
GHz
50 MHz to 
100 MHz: 1.19
100 MHz to 2 GHz: 
1.15
2 GHz to 12.4 GHz: 
1.20
12.4 GHz to 18 
GHz: 1.29
18 GHz to 34 GHz: 
1.37
34 GHz to 40 GHz: 
1.61
40 GHz to 50 GHz: 
1.89
-30 dBm to -20 
dBm: ±2%
100 mW avg, 
100 mW pk
10 W.µs / pulse
2.4 mm (m) Net: 0.2 kg 
(0.38 lb)
Shipping: 
0.5 kg (1.0 lb)
a. Negligible deviation except for those power ranges noted.
b. Includes 11708A 30 dB attenuator for calibrating against 0 dBm, 50 MHz power reference. The 11708A is factory set to 
30 dB ±0.05 dB at 50 MHz, traceable to NIST. SWR < 1.05 at 50 MHz.
Table 1-8 High sensitivity sensors, 100 pW to 10 µW (–70 dBm to –20 dBm)
Model Frequency 
Range
Maximum SWR
Power 
Linearity
a
Maximum 
Power
Connector 
Type
Weight