Boonton 4400 Peak Power Meter

The Boonton 4400 RF Power Meter, often referred to as the Boonton 4400A, is a sophisticated instrument designed for the precise measurement and analysis of RF power in the time domain. It is engineered to capture and display power versus time waveforms for repetitive RF signals, making it suitable for applications such as radar, pulse bursts, GSM, TDMA, and broadcast transmitters. The Boonton 4400A offers advanced capabilities for analyzing RF signals where the relationship between power and time is critical for testing and calibration of RF equipment across various industries, including telecommunications, aerospace, and defense.

### Technical Specifications

* **Frequency Range:** 30 MHz to 40 GHz.
* **Dynamic Range:** Greater than 60 dB, sensor dependent, without range switching.
* **Sampling Rate:** 1 MSa/sec.
* **Display:**
* Color VGA display.
* High-resolution color display with 40 dB on-screen range (model 4400).
* Seven-inch diagonal color CRT with 640 x 480 pixels resolution (model 4400A).
* For “-L” versions, an 8.4-inch CCFL back-lighted color VGA LCD with 640 x 480 pixels resolution is used instead of a CRT.
* Waveform display resolution: 501 x 281 pixels.
* **Measurement Capabilities:**
* Power versus time waveform analysis.
* 14 automatic measurements, including peak power, average power, pulse width, rise time, fall time, overshoot, pulse period, pulse repetition rate, duty cycle, top amplitude, bottom amplitude, off-time, and delay between two RF pulses or an RF pulse with an external trigger signal.
* Dual-channel capability for simultaneous measurements (with appropriate options).
* Channel math functions for comparing active and reference traces.
* **Triggering:**
* Flexible triggering options, including internal and external triggering.
* Triggering can be event-based or level-qualified.
* Options for TTL external trigger level.
* **Data Storage:**
* PC-compatible 1.44 MB floppy drive for storing front panel setups and trace waveforms.
* Ability to print or plot displayed data to disk.
* **Calibrator:**
* Built-in dynamic calibrator.
* 1-GHz NIST Traceable Calibrator.
* User-selectable automatic calibration routine for sensors and instrument over the full dynamic range.
* Calibrator output: -40 to +20 dBm (CW or pulsed).
* **Measurement Modes:**
* Pulse power mode: Functions as an enhanced peak power meter.
* CW power mode.
* Statistical power mode (available on Model 4500A, which shares some architecture with 4400A).
* **Data Output:**
* Data can be output for Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel Math, Reference 1, or Reference 2.
* Data is adjusted for vertical offset, calibration factors, and averaging.
* Power can be displayed in watts (with 5 decimal digits of resolution) or dBm (with ±0.01 dB resolution).
* GPIB data buffer output is available.

### Interfaces

* **GPIB:** For high-speed measurements and data transfer.
* **Parallel Printer Port:** For direct printing of displayed data.
* **Floppy Drive:** 1.44 MB PC-compatible floppy drive for data storage.

### Options

* 4400A-01: Second measurement channel, front panel.
* 4400A-02: One measurement channel, rear panel.
* 4400A-03: Second measurement channel, rear panel.
* 4400A-04: Delay by events trigger qualifier.
* 4400A-05: TTL external trigger level.

### Physical and Environmental

* Information on physical and environmental specifications may be found in the product manual.

### Compatibility

* The Boonton 4400A is designed to operate with Boonton 56000 series power sensors.
* Calibration factor information and other sensor data are automatically downloaded to the instrument when the sensor is connected.
* All sensors feature a balanced diode configuration for high sensitivity and even-order harmonic suppression.

Why Choose Aumictech for the Boonton 4400?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end RF power measurement equipment. Whether you need precise power-versus-time waveform analysis, comprehensive RF signal characterization, or reliable testing and calibration of RF systems, our team ensures the Boonton 4400 delivers maximum performance for your application.