Data Sheet

Applications

General-purpose RF and Microwave Average Power Measurements

Characterization of Repetitive Pulsed Signals, such as Navigation,

Weather, and other Radar

Peak and Average Power Measurements on Modulated Signals such as

GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, HSPA, WiMAX up to 10 MHz

Peak and Average Power Measurements of Modulated Pulsed

Communications Signals

Level Control Feedback for Signal Sources

Validation and Characterization of Power Amplifiers, Switches, and Other

RF and Microwave Components

Service, Maintenance, and Installation of DTV, Cellular, Microwave

Radio Link, and Radio Broadcast Transmitters

Verification and Calibration of Test Equipment and Systems

3-year Warranty

Capable, Compact Power Sensors/Meters

The PSM3000, PSM4000, and PSM5000 Series are compact power

sensors/meters that deliver fast, accurate RF and microwave power

measurements. A broad range of CW and pulse modulation measurements

are available, depending on the series you choose. Each meter comes

with Windows Power Meter application software for controlling the

meter, displaying readings, and recording data. The combination of the

sensor/meter and PC provides a complete solution, eliminating the need for

a separate, dedicated meter mainframe.

No Meter Mainframe Required

With the included power meter application software, familiar meter controls

are available at the click of a mouse and readings are presented right on

your PC screen. Familiar Windows pull-down menus provide additional

controls. Data is immediately available on the PC for further analysis and

documentation. The meters communicate with the PC using standard

USB 2.0 protocols and cables for plug-and-play ease of use.

Integrate High-speed Power Measurements Into Your

Testing

Tektronix PSM Series power sensors feature the industry’s fastest

measurement speed (2000 readings/s). This can significantly reduce

Figure 1 – Software presents familiar controls and measurement presentation.

test times and provide dynamic power measurement information that

was previously unavailable. An included High-speed Logging Application

provides a mechanism for getting this data into your PC for analysis.

For custom test applications, you can communicate with the sensors

using LabVIEW, or using a fully documented API. Example programs are

provided for the most commonly used development environments. The

communications library allows your program to communicate with up to

12 sensors, eliminating the need for costly switches.

Tektronix real-time signal analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators, and

oscilloscopes that use the Windows operating system can also be used to

control the PSM Series sensor/meter and give you quick access to accurate

power measurements.

To allow synchronization with other measurement equipment all models

include Trigger In and Trigger Out TTL signals.

High-speed measurements, extensive programming tools, and

synchronization features make these sensors versatile additions to your

test setup.

Industry-leading Performance for Demanding

Designs

Tektronix power sensors/meters come fully calibrated over their entire

operating temperature range. Sensor zeroing and meter reference

calibration have been eliminated, reducing setup time and helping to

avoid inaccurate results. These meters provide accuracy you can count

on for general-purpose CW, peak, pulse, and other modulated power

measurements. Whether doing installation or maintenance on a wireless

base station, production testing, or R&D for wireless components, the PSM

Series products serve these needs with a wide dynamic range (–60 dBM to

+20 dBm) and frequencies ranging from 10 MHz up to 26.5 GHz.