Keysight V3500A Handheld RF Power Meter
Benefits of the V3500A Portable Power Meter 10 MHz to 6 GHz
- Very compact handheld RF power meter device, frequency range 10 MHz to 6 GHz.
- Dynamic range -63 to +20 dBm, absolute accuracy up to ±0.21 dB.
- Integrated power sensor.
Keysight V3500A Handheld RF Power Meter
The Keysight V3500A is a very compact handheld RF power meter for accurate RF power measurements in field and manufacturing applications. The V3500A has an absolute accuracy of up to ±0.21 dB, a wide frequency range of 10 MHz to 6 GHz, and a measurement range of -63 dBm to +20 dBm. With these features, the power meter is the ideal solution for a wide variety of RF measurement applications. The V3500A also has a built-in power sensor that eliminates the need to carry both an instrument and a separate sensor module in field applications. An optional belt loop holster or carrying case with shoulder strap is also available. To optimize flexibility, the device can be powered from batteries, an AC-DC converter module, or a computer via a USB interface.
- Handheld RF power meter for a wide variety of applications.
- Broad 10 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range.
- Wide dynamic range of -63 dBm to +20 dBm.
- Integrated power sensor: No need to carry a separate power sensor.
- Internal power reference for comfortable self-calibration.
- Absolute accuracy up to ±0.21 dB.
- 3-way powered from batteries, AC-DC converter module (option), or a computer via USB interface.
Model Overview
| Model | Keysight V3500A | |
| Frequency range | 10 MHz...6 GHz | |
| Power range | –60...+20 dBm | |
| Maximum power | +23 dBm, 5 VDC | |
| Speed | Normal | approx. 2 readings per second (approx. >-30 dBm); approx. 1 readings per second (approx. ≤-30 dBm) |
| High-speed | approx. 23 readings per second (approx. >-30 dBm); approx. 10 readings per second (approx. ≤-20 dBm | |
| SWR | Frequency band 10 MHz...3.75 GHz | SWR (0...+50°C) 1.13 |
| Frequency band 3.75...6 GHz | SWR (0...+50°C) 1.22 | |
| Display | 4 digits with backlight and auto-shutoff feature; hold feature; most recent reading is shown on the display and is no longer updated | |
| Connector | Type N male RF connector (50 Ω characteristic impedance) | |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 compliant but with interface speed of 12 Mbps) with a mini-B USB connector | |
| Environmental | Operating | 0...+5°C; up to 80% relative humidity for temperature up to 35°C, non-condensing |
| Storage | -10...+70°C; max. 90% relative humidity at 65°C, non-condensing | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 79 x 134 x 49 (without N-connector); 0.5 kg | |
| Power supply | Equipped with auto-shutoff; 2x 1.5 V alkaline AA batteries (typical battery life: 17.5 h) with low battery indicator; USB interface cable (atandard A-to-type-B); optional external DC power supply (V3500A-PWR) | |
Included: Keysight V 3500A handheld RF power meter, USB interface cable type A to Mini-B, 2.5 m; Keysight V3500A product reference CD-ROM.
Keysight V3500A Options and Accessories
| Model | Description |
| V3500A-PWR | External 5 VDC power supply adaptor |
| V3500A-SHL | Holster carry case with shoulder strap |
| V3500A-CA1 | USB cable type A to Mini-B, 2.5 m |
| V3500A-R-50C-011-3 | Calibration plan - return to Keysight - 3 years |
| V3500A-R-50C-011-5 | Calibration plan - return to Keysight - 5 years |
| V3500A-R-50C-011-MU-3 | Keysight calibration + uncertainties - 3 years |
| V3500A-R-50C-011-MU-5 | Keysight calibration + uncertainties - 5 years |
| V3500A-R-51B-001-5Z | Extended warranty - return to Keysight - 5 years |
| V3500A-R-55D-001-5ZU | KeysightCare technical support - upgrade to 5 years |
| V3500A-ABA | English user’s guide |
| V3500A-0B1 | English user’s guide and installation guide |
| V3500A-0BW | English service guide |
| V3500A-CD1 | Documentation optical disk |
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Manufacturer:
Keysight, 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA/USA
www.keysight.com
(Keysight Technologies Deutschland GmbH)
