The Keysight V3500A Handheld RF Power Meter is the first palm-sized power meter from Keysight Technologies that delivers high lab quality RF power measurements for installation and maintenance or R&D lab environments.
The Keysight V3500A handheld RF power meter is a compact, portable instrument that makes lab quality RF power measurements in both field and R&D laboratory environments. With an absolute accuracy up to ±0.21 dB, a wide frequency range of 10 MHz to 6 GHz, and the measurement range of –60 dBm to +20 dBm, the Keysight V3500A is suitable for a wide variety of RF measurement applications. Its built-in power sensor eliminates the need for users to carry both an instrument and a separate sensor module, and the same sensor is used when duplicating tests or measurements for better repeatability. Truly portable, the Keysight V3500A fits easily into your hand or a toolkit and optional loop holster carrying case with the shoulder strap are also available to fit your need. To optimize flexibility, it’s capable of drawing operating power from batteries, an AC-DC converter module, or a computer via the USB interface. With its features and very attractive price, the Keysight V3500A truly redefines superior value.
High accuracy in both the lab and field
Whether it’s used in the field or on the factory floor, the Keysight V3500A makes lab quality RF measurements quickly and easily.
Its absolute accuracy up to ±0.21 dB, enables more precise characterization of devices, tighter test limits, and more accurate fixture calibration. In the laboratory, it can be used as an RF power data-logger. Using normal or high-speed mode, it easily captures and transfers data to your personal computer through its built-in USB interface (cable supplied), allowing for trend or drift analysis. Despite its small package, the V3500A provides outstanding accuracy on the bench, replacing much larger and more expensive instrumentation.
Convenient utilities
The V3500A incorporates several handy and practical utilities that make it easier than ever to attain high-quality RF measurements with this handheld instrument. Compensate the display reading for any losses or gains between the location where the level of power is desired and the actual point where the power can be measured. Typically the compensation will be required for cable loss. The relative offset factor can be as large as 99.99 dB, and the offset can be programmed with a resolution of 0.01 dB. A number of average values can be used when the signal you want to measure varies significantly with time. A hold command saves a measurement that is made in a hard to reach the area until the instrument can be retrieved. A backlight can be illuminated when making measurements in poorly lit areas. To maximize battery life, the V3500A can be set up to turn off the backlight or the instrument entirely after a specific period of time. Once the instrument utilities are set up in the manner you prefer, the instrument state can be saved for the next use.