NI power sensors measure RF power for single-tone, multitone, and wideband signals, including complex digital and burst formats. Designed for wireless and RF test systems, they offer fast measurement rates and integrate with PXI platforms and NI software, enabling automated, scalable testing across standards such as Wi-Fi, GSM, LTE, and 5G.
NI power sensors offer typical linearity as low as ±0.11 dB for accurate and predictable measurement across its range.
NI power sensors cover a frequency range of 10 MHz to 18 GHz, enabling power measurements over a broad RF spectrum.
With 80 dB of dynamic range, NI power sensors can make extremely sensitive power measurements of signals ranging from single-tone and multitoned sources to wideband, complex digital waveforms.
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Up to 10,000 samples per second for excellent measurement throughput.
NI power sensors are programmed using the NI-568x Driver Software. This driver software provides APIs for LabVIEW as well as other text-based programming environments. The NI-568x Driver Software also includes an interactive soft front panel that you can use for quick, no-code measurements.
Power sensors measure RF power levels across a variety of signals, including single-tone, multitone, and wideband waveforms. Engineers use them to validate transmitter performance, support wireless standard compliance, and perform power integrity checks in applications such as Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G testing.
Key considerations include frequency range, power range, dynamic range, measurement speed, and accuracy. Engineers should also evaluate connectivity options, integration with automated test systems, compatibility with software tools for data logging and analysis, and calibration requirements.
Yes. NI power sensors measure RF power for a wide range of signals, including 5G, burst waveforms like Wi-Fi, and multislot formats such as GSM. They provide accurate power measurements for wideband and complex digital waveforms used in advanced communication technologies.
NI power sensors provide fast, accurate measurements and integrate seamlessly with PXI-based test systems. They support high-speed data acquisition and work with NI software environments like LabVIEW, enabling automated workflows, real-time monitoring, and efficient analysis for complex RF applications.