Keysight (Agilent) 8990B Peak Power Analyzer

The Keysight 8990B Peak Power Analyzer is a high-performance instrument for precise measurement and analysis of peak power in pulsed RF and microwave signals. It delivers 15 pre-defined pulse characterization parameters and advanced automated measurements across a 50 MHz to 40 GHz frequency range. With measurement accuracy of 0.2 dB, dynamic range from -35 dBm to +20 dBm (CW) and -25 dBm to +20 dBm (pulse), and capture lengths up to 1 second, the 8990B excels in radar, wireless communication, and electronic warfare applications. The instrument features a 15-inch XGA color touchscreen, four total channels (two RF input and two video input), and advanced triggering capabilities for synchronization of complex pulsed signals. Sampling rates reach 100 MSa/s real-time, 1 GSa/s with ETS enabled, and 20 GSa/s. Video bandwidth supports 30 MHz for single-shot measurements and 160 MHz for repetitive signals. System rise/fall time is 5 ns with compatible wideband power sensors at frequencies ≥ 500 MHz.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 50 MHz to 40 GHz (sensor dependent)
• Sampling Rate: 100 MSa/s (real-time), 1 GSa/s (ETS on), 20 GSa/s
• Video Bandwidth: 30 MHz (single shot), 160 MHz (repetitive)
• System Rise/Fall Time: 5 ns (with N1923A/N1924A sensors, ≥500 MHz)
• Measurement Accuracy: 0.2 dB
• Dynamic Range: -35 dBm to +20 dBm (CW); -25 dBm to +20 dBm (pulse)
• Maximum Capture Length: 1 second
• Memory Depth: Up to 2M points
• Display: 15-inch XGA color touchscreen
• Channels: 4 total (2 RF input, 2 video input)
• Input Coupling: 50 Ω
• Dimensions: 16.9 in × 13.7 in × 13 in
• Weight: 35 lbs

– Key Features

• 15 pulse characterization parameters: rise time, fall time, pulse width, duty cycle, PRI, PRF, peak power, average power, peak-to-average ratio, CCDF, and others
• Automated delay, droop, and pulse spacing measurements
• Multi-pulse analysis capability (with option 8990B-1FP or N6903A)
• Power-Added Efficiency (PAE) measurement
• Dual-screen zoom window with 20X magnification
• Internal and external trigger functions with selectable source, edge, and level
• ETS thresholds: 500 ns, 1 µs, 2 µs, 5 µs, 10 µs
• Linear (Watt) and logarithmic (dBm) measurement units

– Typical Applications

• Radar signal characterization
• Wireless communication system testing
• Electronic warfare signal analysis
• Pulsed RF and microwave measurements

– Compatibility & Integration

• Compatible with Keysight N1923A (50 MHz to 18 GHz) and N1924A (50 MHz to 40 GHz) wideband power sensors
• Backward compatible with Keysight P-series sensors and U2000 series USB sensors
• USB host interface for U2000 Series power sensors