Agilent/Keysight E9326A

The Keysight E9326A is a peak and average power sensor engineered for precision measurements across wireless communication systems operating from 50 MHz to 18 GHz. It delivers simultaneous peak and average power data, time-gated measurements, and peak-to-average ratio analysis—essential for characterizing TDMA and CDMA signals including Bluetooth and cdmaOne. The sensor integrates with Keysight’s EPM-P and P-series power meters via E9288 sensor cables, providing up to 1000 corrected readings per second over GPIB.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 18 GHz
• Power Measurement Range: −60 dBm to +20 dBm; −45 dBm to +20 dBm; −38 dBm to +20 dBm (rental)
• Maximum Power: +23 dBm average; +30 dBm peak
• Video Bandwidth: 1.5 MHz
• Measurement Speed: Up to 1000 corrected readings/second via GPIB
• RF Connector: Precision Type-N
• Internal Storage: EEPROM with calibration factors, linearity, temperature, and bandwidth correction data

– Key Features

• Simultaneous peak and average power measurements with time-gating capability
• Peak-to-average ratio determination for modulated signal analysis
• Statistical power distribution analysis (PDF, CDF, CCDF) via EPM-P analyzer software
• Automatic calibration data download to compatible power meters on connection
• 1.5 MHz video bandwidth optimized for envelope tracking of modulated waveforms

– Typical Applications

• R&D characterization of wireless transmitter amplifier compression and efficiency
• Manufacturing acceptance testing of TDMA and CDMA devices
• Service and field diagnostics of wireless communication equipment
• Statistical power distribution analysis for system optimization

– Compatibility & Integration

• Power Meters: EPM-P series (E4416A, E4417A); P-Series (N1911A, N1912A)
• Sensor Cables: E9288
• Data Interface: GPIB for high-speed automated measurements