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PMX Series
The PM Series calibrator simplifies the tedious and complex
process of RF power sensor calibration. The goal is to realize
consistent, cost effective and traceable calibrations. However, the
manual approach is very demanding of even the most experienced
technician.
A successful calibration involves: • Settinginstruments •
Keepingtrackofstandards • Computingmismatch(Γ) •
Computingcalibration factors(k) • Computingtotaluncertainties •
ProgrammingEPROMsensors • Generatingreportsandlabels
The PM Series automates and standardizes this process while
providing compatibility with a wide variety of instruments and
power sensors.
The PM Series is built upon the 1830A metrology grade RF Power
Meter. This is the only RF Power Meter on the market that is
compatiblewith all known types of thermistorsensors including
TEGAM, Agilent,Weinschel, Hughes and Millitech.
A new line of compatible RF power thermistor transfer and
reference standards have also been developed that provide
flexibility and expandability as your RF calibration needs grow.
These standards are based on the same time proven method used by
NIST, PTB, NIM and other national metrology organizations around
the world.
PM Series Microwave Power Calibration System
• SupportsSensorsfrommostmajor manufactures up to50GHz
• Fasterthandirect compare method
• Lowesttotaluncertainty
• NationalMetrologyInstituteclass thermistor reference
standard
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PMX Series
ExpandtheworkloadofMET/CAL® Calibration Software to microwave
power sensors
Correctly calibrating an RF power sensor is an involved process
that requires numerous complex calculations of calibration factor,
mismatch correction and uncertainty. MET/CAL® Software now supports
this complex process with an advanced set of procedures for the
major manufacturers of microwave power sensors. Fully auditable and
transparent calculations are accomplished with an
Excel®spreadsheetmakingiteasytodeploybyorganizationswhoare ISO
17025 accredited. Combined with MET/CAL® Software’s industry
leading features of test and measurement asset trackingand
reportgeneration, it is thepreferredoption for thosewhoneed
toautomatemicrowavesensorcalibration.
• FullyautomatedRFpowersensorcalibration
• VNAsupportforautomatedS11parametermeasurements
• UploadanddownloadEPROMdataofmanypopularAgilent,Anritsu and
Rohde & Schwarz power sensors
• Supportmostmajornetworksanalyzersandsignalgenerators
• Trackassetinformationincludingcalibrationandmaintenancehistory
and status, traceability, users, customers, and location.
• PreservecalibrationhistoryintheMET/TEAM®orMET/TRACK®
databases
• DynamicUncertaintyCalculations
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Analyzeandreportassetinformation;producecustomizedprintedcertificatesandreports.
• Makedataavailabletoothercorporatesystems.
• ImportassetandcalibrationdataintoMET/CAL® Software
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HelpmeettherequirementsofqualitystandardslikeISO9000,ISO/IEC17025,NRC10CFR,ANSIZ540.3,andothers.
26 GHz System 50 GHz System
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PMX Series
Excel Based Calculation Engine
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PMX Series
Signal Generatorsi Network Analyzersii Microwave Standards
100 KHz to 18 GHz
AnritsuMG3692CFluke96270AGigatronics2520BKeysightN5173B-520R&S
SMF 100A
AnritsuMS4642BR&SZVASeriesKeysightN5232Aiii
HP 8510Ciii
1830A with F1130B
100 KHz to 26.5 GHz
AnritsuMG3693CFluke96270AGigatronics2526BKeysightN5173B-532R&S
SMF 100A
AnritsuMS4644BR&SZVASeriesKeysightE5063A,N5242Aiii
HP 8510Ciii
1830A with F1130B1830A with F1135B
100 KHz to 50 GHz
AnritsuMG3695CGigatronics2550BKeysightE8257D-550
AnritsuMS4645BR&SZVASeriesKeysightE5063A,N5245Aiii
HP 8510Ciii
1830A with F1130B1830A with 2510A
i Any SPCI compliant signal generator can be utilized, the
procedures allow for use up to two signal sources per procedure,
including function generators. However, this list consists of the
specifications of both power and frequency requirements.
ii
VNAcalibrationkitsconsistofOpen,Short,LowBandLoad,andSlidingLoad.iii
KeysightPNASeriesandHP8510Cdonotoperatedownto100kHz.
Uncertainty Calculation for a Power Sensor Calibration
Example calibration: Frequency:18GHz Power: 1 mW
Input Component Value of Input Uncertainty of Input Value
Uncertainty Contribution to k of Input
F1130B calibration factor .8851 mW/mW .01 mW/mW .01 mW/mW
F1130B Rho .042V/V .03V/V .00114mW/mW
F1130B Phi -41.8degrees 8 degrees .00111 mW/mW
1830A Power Reading 1.0000 mW .07% of rdg .00059mW/mW
DUT Rho .111V/V .03V/V .00014mW/mW
DUT Phi 120 degrees 4degrees .00055 mW/mW
DUT Power Reading 1.0050 mW .5% of rdg .00431mW/mW
Repeatability .002 mW/mW .002 mW/mW
RSS Uncertainty .0113 mW/mW
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V/V
mW
/mW
MHz
Typical Equivalent Source Match
MHz
Typical Cal Factors
2510A
F1135B
V/V
MHz
Typical Equivalent Source Match
MHz
mW
/mW
Typical Cal Factors
MHz
Typical Cal Factors
mW
/mW
MHz
V/V
Typical Equivalent Source Match
F1130B
Performance Graphs
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PMX Series
PM Series Supported SensorsSENSOR FREQUENCY RANGE POWER RANGE
EEPROM
ReadEEPROM
Write
ANRITSUMA2442A 10MHzto18GHz -67dBmto20dBm Yes YesMA2442D
10MHzto18GHz -67dBmto20dBm Yes YesMA2445A 10MHzto50GHz
-67dBmto20dBm Yes YesMA2472A 10MHzto18GHz -70dBmto20dBm Yes
YesMA2472D 10MHzto18GHz -70dBmto20dBm Yes YesMA2475A 10MHzto50GHz
-70dBmto20dBm Yes YesMA2475D 10MHzto50GHz -70dBmto20dBm Yes
YesMA24002A 10MHzto18GHz -30dBmto20dBm Yes YesMA24005A 10MHzto50GHz
-30dBmto20dBm Yes YesMA2445D 10MHzto50GHz -67dBmto20dBm Yes Yes
KEYSIGHT8481A 10MHzto18GHz -30dBmto20dBm NA NA8482A
100kHzto4.2GHz -30dBmto20dBm NA NA8485A 50MHzto26.5GHz
-30dBmto20dBm NA NA8487A 50MHzto50GHz -30dBmto20dBm NA NAE4412A
10MHzto18GHz -70dBmto20dBm Yes YesE4413A 50MHzto26.5GHz
-70dBmto20dBm Yes YesE9300A 10MHzto18GHz -60dBmto20dBm Yes
YesE9301A 10MHzto6GHz -60dBmto20dBm Yes YesN1921A 50MHzto18GHz
-35dBmto20dBm Yes NoN1922A 50MHzto40GHz -35dBmto20dBm Yes NoU2000A
10MHzto18GHz -60dBmto20dBm Yes NoU2001A Modified10MHzto6GHz
-60dBmto25dBm Yes NoU2002A 50MHzto24GHz -60dBmto20dBm Yes No
ROHDE & SCHWARZNRP-Z51 DCto18GHz -30dBmto20dBm Yes
YesNRP-Z52 DCto27GHz -35dBmto20dBm Yes YesNRP-Z56 DCto50GHz
-35dBmto20dBm Yes Yes
TEGAMF1130 100kHzto18GHz -20dBmto13dBm NA NAF1135 10MHzto26.5GHz
-20dBmto13dBm NA NA2510A 10MHzto50GHz -20dBmto14dBm NA NA
