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Power Meters
Thermistor Power Meters, Power Meter Calibrator, and Thermistor Mounts 307
HP 432A
HP 8477A
HP 478A
HP 8478B
HP 486A
Series

HP 432A HP 8477A HP Thermistor Mounts

HP 432A Power Meter Temperature-Compensated Thermistor Mounts

• High accuracy—no thermoelectric error: High accuracy over a High efficiency and good radio frequency (RF) match are characteristic
wide temperature range is featured on the HP 432A power meter. By of the HP 478A and 8478B coaxial and 486A series waveguide thermis-
measuring the output voltage of the thermistor bridges and comput- tor mounts. Used in conjunction with the HP 432A power meter, they
ing the corresponding power, even higher accuracy of ±0.2 percent provide high accuracy even in routine power measurements. These
±0.5 µW can be obtained. Accuracy can be maintained on even the thermistor mounts are temperature compensated for low drift, even in
most sensitive range because the error due to thermoelectric effect the presence of thermal shocks, permitting measurement of microwave
is reduced to a negligible level. power as low as one microwatt. Each mount contains data showing cali-
• Calibrated mounts: Each thermistor mount is furnished with data bration factor and effective efficiency at six frequencies, directly trace- 5
stating the calibration factor and effective efficiency at various fre- able to the U.S. National Institute Standards and Technology at those
quencies across the operating range. For easy and accurate power frequencies where NIST provides calibration service.
measurements, the front panel of the HP 432A has a calibration-fac-
tor control, calibrated in one-percent steps from 88 percent to 100 HP 486A, 478A, 8478B Specifications
percent, that compensates for losses in the mount and eliminates
the need for calculation. HP model Frequency range, GHz Maximum SWR
• Instrument type: Automatic, self-balancing power meter for use
with temperature-compensated thermistor sensor. 478A 10 MHz to 10 GHz 1.75, 10 to 25 MHz
1.3, 25 MHz to 7 GHz
1.5, 7 to 10 GHz
Specifications (Partial)
8478B1 10 MHz to 18 GHz 1.75, 10 to 30 MHz 4
Power Range: 7 ranges with full-scale readings of 10, 30, 100, and 1.35, 30 to 100 MHz
300 µW, 1, 3, and 10 mW; also calibrated in dBm from –20 dBm to 1.1, 0.1 to 1 GHz
+10 dBm full scale in 5 dB steps 1.35, 1 to 12.4 GHz
Noise: Less than 0.25% of full scale peak (typical) 1.6, 12.4 to 18 GHz
Response Time: At recorder output, 35 ms time constant (typical) X486A 8.20 to 12.4 1.5
Fine Zero: Automatic, operated by front-panel switch P486A 12.4 to 18.0 1.5
Zero Carryover: Less than 0.50% of full scale when zeroed on most K486A 18.0 to 26.5 2.0
sensitive range R486A 26.5 to 40.0 2.0
Meter: Taut-band suspension, individually calibrated, mirror-backed
scales. Milliwatt scale more than 108 mm (4.25 in) long
1
Option 011: Furnished with APC-7 RF connector
Calibration Factor Control: 13-position switch normalizes meter
reading to account for thermistor sensor calibration factor. Range Ordering Information
100% to 88% in 1% steps. HP 432A Power Meter
Thermistor Sensor: Thermistor sensors are required for operation of Opt 001 Rechargeable battery installed, provides up
the HP 432A. For microwave sensors HP 478A, 8478B, and 486 series, to 20 hours of continuous operation (HP 432A only)
see next column. Opt 002 Input connector placed on rear panel in
Recorder Output: Proportional to indicated power with 1 volt corre- parallel with front
sponding to full scale. 1 kΩ output impedance. Opt 003 Input connector on rear panel only
BCD Output: 8, 4, 2, 1 code: “1’’ positive. TTL compatible logic. Operates Opt 009 3.1 m (10 ft) Cable for 100 Ω or 200 Ω Sensor
with HP 5150A, Option 002 (BCD) digital recorder. Opt 010 6.1 m (20 ft) Cable for 100 Ω or 200 Ω Sensor
Power Consumption: 115 or 230 Vac ±10%, 50 to 400 Hz, 1.5 watts Opt 011 15.2 m (50 ft) Cable for 100 Ω or 200 Ω Sensor
Size: 130 mm W x 155 mm H x 279 mm D (5.2 in x 6.1 in x 11.0 in) Opt 012 30.5 m (100 ft) Cable for 100 Ω or 200 Ω Sensor
Weight: Net, 2.3 kg (5.5 lb); shipping, 4.6 kg (10 lb) Opt 013 61 m (200 ft) Cable for 100 Ω or 200 Ω Sensor
Opt 100 100 Vac Operation, 48 to 66 Hz
Opt 910 Extra Operating and Service Manual
HP 8477A Power Meter Calibrator (HP432A: p/n 00432-90009)
Opt W30 Extended Repair Service (see page 70)
The HP 8477A power meter calibrator is specifically designed for use
Opt W32 Calibration Service (see page 70)
with the HP 432A power meter. It allows you to verify full-scale meter
HP 8477A Power Meter Calibrator
readings on all ranges, and meter tracking. Simply connect three cables
Opt W30 Extended Repair Service (see page 70)
between the power meter and calibrator; no charts or additional instru-
Opt W32 Calibration Service (see page 70)
ments are required.
4 Indicates QuickShip availability.
Power: 115 or 230 Vac ±10%, 50 to 400 Hz, 3 watts

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