Keysight N8262A P-Series Modular Power Meter

Key Features At A Glance

• Portfolio spans average-only, peak, and peak-and-average RF/microwave power measurement
• Frequency coverage from 9 kHz up to 120 GHz across the sensor range; waveguide tapers to 1.5 THz
• Wide dynamic range up to 96 dB on the wide dynamic range USB/LAN power sensors
• Measurement speeds up to 50,000 readings/s with U2040 and U/L2050/60 X-Series USB/LAN sensors
• USB and LAN connectivity for benchtop, ATE integration, and remote field operation
• Code-compatible with legacy power meters and backward compatible with legacy power sensors
• Calibration factors stored in sensor EEPROM for accurate measurements
• BenchVue BV0007B Power Meter/Sensor Control and Analysis App controls meters and sensors from a PC

Keysight Power Meters and Power Sensors form a portfolio of RF and microwave power measurement instruments that pairs bench and modular power meters with USB and LAN power sensors. The line covers average-only, peak, and combined peak-and-average measurement, with meters including the N8262A P-Series modular power meter, the N1911A/N1912A P-Series power meters, the E4416A/E4417A EPM-P Series, the N1913A/N1914A EPM Series, and the N432A thermistor power meter, complemented by a wide selection of USB and LAN sensors built on diode, thermocouple, thermistor, and waveguide sensing technologies.

The portfolio is organized around several measurement environments. For manufacturing, the meters and wide dynamic range sensors deliver high throughput; for R&D, EEPROM-stored calibration factors and graphical delta measurements support accurate characterization; and for installation, maintenance, and remote work, lightweight USB and LAN sensors travel to the field with only a laptop and the BenchVue control app. Aerospace and defense users capture pulsed radar signals, wireless users run CCDF statistical measurements with built-in presets, and calibration laboratories perform metrology-class transfer calibration.

ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000 square foot secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois, giving buyers a single accountable source for these power meters and sensors.

Brand Heritage

Keysight Technologies traces its test-and-measurement heritage to Hewlett-Packard, whose instrument business was spun off as Agilent Technologies in 1999. Agilent's electronic measurement division then became Keysight Technologies in 2014, the name under which this line is produced today.

Compare Other Models in This Series

The portfolio divides along the measurement task. Peak power measurement is served by the N8262A P-Series modular meter, the N1911A/N1912A P-Series meters, and the E4416A/E4417A EPM-P Series meters, while average power measurement is served by the N1913A/N1914A EPM Series, the N432A thermistor power meter, and the N1913PM5B VDI Erickson PM5B millimeter-wave power meter.

Power sensors are grouped by sensing technology and form factor — diode, thermocouple, thermistor, and waveguide sensors in USB, LAN, and classic configurations — each matched to specific meters through the compatibility table. The wide dynamic range U2040 and U/L2050/60 X-Series USB/LAN sensors stand out for measurement speed and dynamic range, while thermistor and thermocouple sensors anchor metrology and broadband average measurements.

Each new model in this line is listed on its own product page with condition-matched pricing, so you can select the specific meter or sensor and condition that fit your application. Use the comparison below to identify the model, then open its page for current new availability.

The meters differ primarily in video bandwidth and sampling. The N1911A/N1912A P-Series and the N8262A modular meter offer 100 MSa/s continuous sampling with 30 MHz VBW, the E4416A/E4417A EPM-P Series offers 20 MSa/s with 5 MHz VBW, and the N1913A/N1914A EPM Series provides single, dual, or four-channel average measurement from 9 kHz to 120 GHz at 400 readings/s. The N432A targets calibration-lab accuracy of ≤ 0.2% ± 0.5 µW for 1 mW transfer calibration.

The sensors differ in frequency coverage, power range, dynamic range, and video bandwidth, as shown in the comparison table. Coverage ranges from 9 kHz at the low end to 120 GHz for the U8489A thermocouple sensor, dynamic range reaches 96 dB on the wide dynamic range USB/LAN sensors, and video bandwidth spans 5 MHz to 30 MHz depending on sensor family. Select the sensor whose frequency and power range match the device under test, then confirm meter compatibility in the table.

Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.

Product Core & Specifications

Important: When paired with the N1913A/N1914A EPM power meters, the U2061XA–U2065XA and L2061XA–L2065XA X-Series sensors support average power measurement only.

Important: The power meters in this guide (except the V3500A, which has an integrated power sensor) require a compatible Keysight power sensor to make measurements; the meter's stated frequency range (9 kHz to 120 GHz) and power range (–70 to +44 dBm) depend on the power sensor used, and sensors are ordered separately (see the Power Meters and Sensors Compatibility Table on pages 10–12).

Important: BenchVue control of these power meters and sensors requires the BV0007B Power Meter/Sensor Control and Analysis App; licenses may be purchased from Keysight or a Keysight Distributor (a one-click trial license is available).

Recommended pairing: the N432A thermistor power meter pairs with the 478A/8478B thermistor mount sensors for metrology-class 1 mW transfer calibration.

About this New unit

This is a brand-new, factory-sealed unit, supplied exactly as it arrives from the manufacturer and backed by the full manufacturer warranty. For the exact configuration, available options, included accessories, or current lead time for your application, our Test Architects can confirm the details before you order.

ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.

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