D.2 Detector Specifications
Det.
Model
Frequency
Range
Power
Range
Max. Power
(Peak or Avg)
Maximum
VSWR
RF
Conn
HIGH SPEED — 15 ns
16936 750 MHz to
18.5 GHz
-20 dBm to +20 dBm (Pulse)
-40 dBm to +20 dBm (CW)
+23 dBm (200 mW)
(Damage Limit)
1.12: 750 MHz to 2 GHz
1.22: 2 to 12.4 GHz
1.37: 12.4 to 18 GHz
Type N
(m)
16937 750 MHz to
18.5 GHz
-20 dBm to +20 dBm (Pulse)
-40 dBm to +20 dBm (CW)
+23 dBm (200 mW)
(Damage Limit)
1.12: 750 MHz to 2 GHz
1.22: 2 to 12.4 GHz
1.37: 12.4 to 18 GHz
APC-7
(mm)
17266 750 MHz to
26.5 GHz
-20 dBm to +20 dBm (Pulse)
-40 dBm to +20 dBm (CW)
+23 dBm (200 mW)
(Damage Limit)
1.12: 750 MHz to 2 GHz
1.22: 2 to 12.4 GHz
1.37: 12.4 to 18 GHz
1.50: 18 to 26.5 GHz
Type K
(m)
17071 750 MHz to
40.0 GHz
-20 dBm to +20 dBm (Pulse)
-40 dBm to +20 dBm (CW)
+23 dBm (200 mW)
(Damage Limit)
1.12: 750 MHz to 2 GHz
1.22: 2 to 12.4 GHz
1.37: 12.4 to 18 GHz
1.50: 18 to 26.5 GHz
1.92: 26.5 to 40 GHz
Type K
(m)
LOW SPEED — 750 ns
16934 30 MHz to
18.5 GHz
-20 dBm to +20 dBm (Pulse)
-40 dBm to +20 dBm (CW)
+23 dBm (200 mW)
(Damage Limit)
1.12: 30 MHz to 2 GHz
1.22: 2 to 12.4 GHz
1.37: 12.4 to 18 GHz
Type N
(m)
16935 30 MHz to
18.5 GHz
-20 dBm to +20 dBm (Pulse)
-40 dBm to +20 dBm (CW)
+23 dBm (200 mW)
(Damage Limit)
1.12: 30 MHz to 2 GHz
1.22: 2 to 12.4 GHz
1.37: 12.4 to 18 GHz
APC-7
(mm)
17267 30 MHz to
26.5 GHz
-20 dBm to +20 dBm (Pulse)
-40 dBm to +20 dBm (CW)
+23 dBm (200 mW)
(Damage Limit)
1.12: 30 MHz to 2 GHz
1.22: 2 to 12.4 GHz
1.37: 12.4 to 18 GHz
1.50: 18 to 26.5 GHz
Type K
(m)
1. The dimensions and weight are identical for all detectors:
Length = 133 mm (5.25 in)
Diameter = 37 mm (1.44 in)
Weight = 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Frequency Range:
High Speed: 750 MHz to 18.5 GHz
750 MHz to 26.5 GHz
750 MHz to 40 GHz
(High speed detectors can be used down to 500 MHz.)
Low Speed: 30 MHz to 18.5 GHz
30 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Rise Time:
High Speed: <15 ns (Typical = 12 ns)
Step Response: Ringing <5% p-p settling to <2% p-p in 200 ns
Low Speed: <750 ns (Typical = 250 ns)
Power Range:
Measurement: -20 to +20 dBm (Pulse)
-40 to +20 dBm (CW)
Series 8500A Peak Power Meters
D-2
Manual No. 20790, Rev C, November 1998