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USB-5683

8 GHz, -60 dBm to +20 dBm Power Range RF Power Sensor Device

The NI USB-5683 is a true RMS RF power sensor device for accurate average-power measurements across a wide dynamic range.

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  • RF Power Meter Maximum Frequency8 GHz
  • RF Power Meter Minimum Frequency10 MHz
  • Dynamic Range-60 dBm to 20 dBm
  • Measurement Speed10000 S/s
  • Typical Linearity±0.13 dB
  • Analog Input Channels1

Overview

The USB-5683 measures RF power from 10 MHz to 8 GHz with a dynamic range of -60 dBm to 20 dBm. It has a typical linearity of ±0.13 dB and a measurement speed of 10000 S/s.

This true RMS power sensor supports accurate average-power measurements for single-tone, multitoned, wideband, and complex digital waveforms. It can be hardware-triggered through an external trigger source or software-triggered based on the signal source.

Key Features

  • RF power measurement range from 10 MHz to 8 GHz.
  • Dynamic range of -60 dBm to 20 dBm.
  • Measurement speed of 10000 S/s with typical linearity of ±0.13 dB.
  • One analog input channel with a USB 2.0 bus connection.
  • Supports hardware triggering through an external trigger source and software triggering based on the signal source.
  • Scope and slot modes support burst and multislot waveform measurements, including WiMAX, LTE, GSM, and EDGE waveforms.

Key Specifications

SpecificationValueUnit
RF Power Meter Maximum Frequency8 GHz—
RF Power Meter Minimum Frequency10 MHz—
Dynamic Range-60 dBm to 20 dBm—
Measurement Speed10000 S/s—
Typical Linearity±0.13 dB—
Number of Analog Input Channels1—
Bus ConnectionUSB 2.0—
NI part numbers783985-01—

Specifications as published by NI for the USB-5683.

Platform & Ecosystem

  1. NIManufacturer
  2. USB 2.0Bus Connection
  3. USB-5683This product

Platform shown as listed by NI. Confirm controller, chassis and software fit for your system with NI before integration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of device is the USB-5683?

It is an 8 GHz, -60 dBm to 20 dBm RF power sensor device and a true RMS power sensor.

What frequency range does it measure?

The RF power measurement frequency range is 10 MHz to 8 GHz.

What measurement signals does it support?

It supports average-power measurements of single-tone, multitoned, wideband, and complex digital waveforms.

How can the device be triggered?

It can be hardware-triggered through an external trigger source or software-triggered based on the signal source.

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