Atec Agilent-8480 Series - Manual (Page 4)

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Auto filter, default resolution, 10 dB decreasing power step (Normal and x2 modes):
For E-Series Sensors:
In FAST mode (using Free Run trigger), within the range –50 dBm to +17 dBm,
for a 10 dB decreasing power step, the settling time is:
E4418B: 10 ms 2
E4419B: 20 ms 2
Manual filter, 10 dB decreasing power step (not across the range switch point):
Table 5
Number of 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024
Averages
Settling Time(s)
0.07 0.12 0.21 0.4 1 1.8 3.3 6.5 13 27 57
(Normal Mode)
Settling Time(s)
0.04 0.07 0.12 0.21 0.4 1 1.8 3.4 6.8 14.2 32
(x2 Mode)
Normal Mode
Max dBm
Min dBm
20 dB
10 dB
150 ms
200 ms
500 ms
6.6 s
Sensor
Dynamic
Range Typical
Settling
Times:
x2 Mode
Max dBm
Min dBm
20 dB
10 dB
10 dB
10 dB
150 ms
180 ms
350 ms
3.5 s
Sensor
Dynamic
Range Typical
Settling
Times:
10 dB
10 dB
EPM Series E4418B and E4419B Power Meters
Settling Time 1
For 8480 Series Sensors:
Manual filter, 10 dB decreasing power step.
Table 4
Number of 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024
Averages
Settling Time(s)
0.15 0.2 0.3 0.5 1.1 1.9 3.4 6.6 13 27 57
(Normal Mode)
Settling Time(s)
0.15 0.18 0.22 0.35 0.55 1.1 1.9 3.5 6.9 14.5 33
(x2 Mode)
1. Settling Time: 0 to 99% settled readings over the GPIB
2. When a power step crosses through the sensor's auto-range switch point, add 25 mS. Refer to the relevant sensor manual for switch point information.