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USB-5684

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

The NI USB-5684 is an 18 GHz true RMS RF power sensor device with a dynamic range of -60 dBm to 20 dBm and USB 2.0 connectivity.

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  • RF Power Meter Maximum Frequency18 GHz
  • RF Power Meter Minimum Frequency10 MHz
  • Dynamic Range-60 dBm to 20 dBm
  • Measurement Speed10000 S/s
  • Typical Linearity±0.11 dB
  • Analog Input Channels1

Overview

The USB-5684 measures average power from 10 MHz to 18 GHz across a -60 dBm to 20 dBm dynamic range. It has 1 analog input channel, a measurement speed of 10000 S/s, and typical linearity of ±0.11 dB.

As a true RMS power sensor, the USB-5684 supports 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

  • Maximum frequency of 18 GHz and minimum frequency of 10 MHz.
  • Dynamic range from -60 dBm to 20 dBm.
  • Measurement speed of 10000 S/s with typical linearity of ±0.11 dB.
  • USB 2.0 bus connection and 1 analog input channel.
  • Scope and slot modes use software triggering to measure burst waveforms, including WiMAX and LTE, and multislot waveforms, including GSM and EDGE.

Key Specifications

SpecificationValueUnit
RF Power Meter Maximum Frequency18 GHz—
RF Power Meter Minimum Frequency10 MHz—
Dynamic Range-60 dBm to 20 dBm—
Measurement Speed10000 S/s—
Typical Linearity±0.11 dB—
Number of Analog Input Channels1—
Bus ConnectionUSB 2.0—
NI part numbers783986-01—

Specifications as published by NI for the USB-5684.

Platform & Ecosystem

  1. NIManufacturer
  2. USB 2.0Bus Connection
  3. USB-5684This product

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the measurement frequency range?

The frequency range is 10 MHz to 18 GHz.

What dynamic range does the USB-5684 provide?

The dynamic range is -60 dBm to 20 dBm.

How can the USB-5684 be triggered?

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

What types of signals can it measure?

As a true RMS power sensor, it measures average power for single-tone, multitoned, wideband, and complex digital waveforms.

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