Keysight N8482H Thermocouple Power Sensor, 100 kHz to 6 GHz – Precision RF Power Measurement

Keysight N8482H Thermocouple Power Sensor, 100 kHz to 6 GHz – Precision RF Power Measurement

The Keysight N8482H is a thermocouple-based RF power sensor engineered for reliable, wide dynamic range power measurements. It covers frequencies from 100 kHz to 6 GHz, making it ideal for general-purpose RF applications, component testing, and high-precision power measurement in both R&D and manufacturing environments.

The N8482H is compatible with a wide range of Keysight power meters (including EPM, EPM-P, and P-Series models), and features two configuration options—Standard (STD) and CFT (Cal Factor Table)—to better suit your specific measurement needs. Whether you’re measuring low-power signals or performing automated test sequences, this sensor delivers robust performance with low measurement uncertainty.

✅ Please specify your option choice during checkout:

• N8482H-STD (Standard): Power range -15 dBm to +35 dBm

• N8482H-CFT (Cal Factor Table): Power range -10 dBm to +35 dBm

Key Features

• Wide Frequency Coverage: 100 kHz to 6 GHz

• Thermocouple Technology: Enables high-accuracy, average power measurements

• Multiple Power Ranges: Choose STD (-15 to +35 dBm) or CFT (-10 to +35 dBm)

• Broad Compatibility: Works with Keysight EPM (N1913A/14A, E4418B/19B), EPM-P (E4416A/17A), and P-Series (N1911A/12A) power meters

• Robust Construction: Compact, lightweight design suitable for bench or field use

• Plug-and-Play Integration: Easily integrates with compatible instruments and setups

Why Choose the N8482H Thermocouple Power Sensor?

The N8482H offers a powerful combination of measurement flexibility, repeatable accuracy, and ease of integration—making it a go-to solution for RF engineers, metrology professionals, and calibration labs. The dual-option configuration ensures you can tailor the sensor to your specific power range and calibration accuracy requirements.

Its thermocouple sensor design minimizes thermal effects and delivers consistent performance across a wide bandwidth, making it ideal for RF measurement applications, including amplifier testing, signal monitoring, and RF device validation.

What’s Included

• Keysight N8482H Thermocouple Power Sensor (choose STD or CFT version)

• Standard calibration data

• Manufacturer’s documentation

• Protective packaging

Technical Specifications

Applications

• RF power measurements in calibration labs

• Component testing for transmitters, filters, and amplifiers

• Production line testing of RF modules

• Research and development in wireless and communications industries

• Academic and teaching labs requiring reliable RF tools

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