HP 8473D

Agilent 8473D
Planar-Doped Barrier Detector
0.01 to 33.0 GHz
Data Sheet
This Planar- Doped Barrier (PDB) detector, combines
the best characteristics of point- contact and low barrier Schottky to provide performance never before
achievable. This new PDB diode technology provides
detectors with broadband-flatness, excellent
square-law response, and low SWR.
These specifications plus the rugged design of the
detector make it an excellent value.
8473D Specifications1
Frequency range:2 0.01 to 33.0 GHz
Frequency response:
±0.25 dB (0.01 to 14.0 GHz)
±0.4 dB (0.01 to 26.5 GHz)
±1.25 dB (0.01 to 33.0 GHz)
(±2.0 dB typical to 40 GHz)
SWR:
1.2 (0.01 to 14 GHz)
1.4 (14 to 26.5 GHz)
3.0 (26.5 to 33.0 GHz)
(3.0 typical to 40 GHz)
Noise (peak to peak with CW power applied to produce 100 mV
output, 400 kHz BW): < 50 mV
Output polarity (Standard): Negative
Option 003: Positive
RF connector: APC-3.5 Male (SMA compatible)
Output connector: BNC (Female)
Environmental capabilities:
Operating temperature:3 -65° C to +100° C
Temperature cycling: MIL-STD-883. Method 1010.1:
(-65° C to +100° C)
Low level sensitivity: > 0.4 mV/µW
Maximum operating input: 200 mW
Typical short-term maximum input
(less than 1 minute): 1 watt
Notes:
1. Measured at 25° C and -20 dBm unless otherwise specified.
2. Below 1 GHz RF may leak through the video connector. If objectionable, this may be eliminated with a low pass filter.
3. Tested only to 50,000 ft (15,240 m), capable of much higher performance.
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