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Introduction
This configuration guide describes standard configurations,
options and compatible accessories. Contact your local
Agilent representative for additional information.
P-Series Power Meters
The P-Series power meters provide peak, average,
peak-to-average ratio power measurements, time-gated
and free run modes, rise time, fall time and pulse width
measurements.
The P-Series power meters are compatible with the 8480,
E-Series and new P-Series power sensors. The P-Series
power meters have a different sensor input connector
than the EPM and EPM-P Series power meters, so it is
necessary to use adapter cables. These adapter cables
come in three different lengths. When using the 8480 or
E-Series sensors, refer to the Cable Accessories section in
this guide. For additional information, refer to the Literature
References section.
The standard P-Series power meters include:
Single-channel power meter, order N1911A •
or dual-channel power meter, order N1912A
Input sensor connector(s) on the front panel•
Reference calibrator (1 mW, 50 MHz) connector •
on the front panel
Printed copy of Installation Guide•
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Printed copy of English-language User’s Guide•
CD-ROM, contains the English-language •
and localized User’s Guides and the English-language
Programming Guide
Supplied accessories: power cord (plug matches •
country destination requirements)
USB adapter cable (p/n 8121-1354) •
(CA-ASSY USB type A-B plugs 4 - cond 6.0 ft.)
P-Series Wideband Power Sensors
The P-Series wideband power sensors are designed
specifically for operation with the P-Series
power meters for wide bandwidth power and time
measurements. These sensors are the only Agilent
power sensors that have their cable permanently wired
(hard-wired) into the sensor. This provides better wide
bandwidth specifications compared to having a removable
cable. Refer to the Sensor Cable Lengths section in this
guide for part number and cable length information.
The standard P-Series power sensors include:
Power sensor 50 MHz to 18 GHz, • order N1921A
Power sensor 50 MHz to 40 GHz, • order N1922A
English-language Operating and Service Manual •
(p/n N1920-90007)
Compatibility
Power sensor compatibility
The P-Series power meters are compatible with all current
8480, E-Series and P-Series power sensors. Refer to
the Accessories section, P-Series meter cable adaptors
N1917A/B and C.
Connector options for P-Series power meters
The following options are available on the P-Series power
meters.
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Table 1. Connector options for P-Series power meters
Option Description
N1911A-003 Rear panel sensor and power reference
connectors (single channel)
N1912A-003 Rear panel sensor and power reference
connectors (dual channel)
Video output option (H01)
The video output provides a DC voltage proportional to
the measured input power through a BNC connector on
the rear panel. The DC voltage can be displayed on an
oscilloscope for time measurement. This option replaces
the recorder output on the rear panel. The video output
impedance is 50 Ω.
Video rise time: 13 ns•
Frequency range: 50MHz to 40GHz•
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The Installation Guide is in English, French, and Japanese languages 1.
(p/n N1912-90009).
The P-Series power meters are confi gured for either front panel 2.
connectors (both sensor and power reference) or rear panel
connectors. There are no options for parallel front and rear panel
sensor inputs.
Need to turn off the auto-zero feature; otherwise, this will appear as 3.
a glitch in the video output signal.
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