Description

Reliable, high-performing solutions
Every power meter and sensor from Keysight Technologies, Inc. consistently delivers great results.

A sure investment for many years to come
Code-compatibility between power meters reduces the need for re-coding. Not only that, all Keysight power meters are backward-compatible with most legacy power sensors.

One specific application: One right solution
Keysight offers a wide selection of power meters and sensors for practically all application needs—wireless communications, radar pulse measurements, component test and more.

For production testing

• Compact build saves rack space
• Simple set-up and usage
• Wide dynamic and frequency range

For R&D and design verification

• Compact build saves bench space
• Simple set-up and usage
• Wide dynamic and frequency range
• High accuracy
• Advanced troubleshooting of designs with built-in backlight display for easy readings and data recording

For installation and maintenance

• Integrated power sensor eliminates the need to carry separate sensor
• Lightweight and rugged
• Truly portable (with AA batteries)
• Wide dynamic and frequency range
• Quick and easy testing with built-in backlight display

Key features

• Broad 10 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range enables use in variety of applications, including test of mobile phones and infrastructures, WLAN devices, RFID readers, and WiMAX devices
• Large dynamic range of –60 dBm to +20 dBm measures various types of signals, either directly from the device-under-test or through layers of cabling and fixtures
• Integrated power sensor eliminates the need to carry a separate sensor and makes it the most compact and portable RF power measurement instrument
• Internal power reference enables self-calibration and excludes the need to perform independent calibration before using the instrument
• Compensate for cable losses with the Relative Offset function that can add an offset to the display ranging between –99.99 dB and +99.99 dB
• Absolute accuracy up to ±0.21 dB enables more precise characterization of devices, tighter test limits, and more accurate fixture calibration

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 measurement range of –60 dBm to +20 dBm, the 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 V3500A fits easily into your hand or a toolkit and optional loop holster carrying case with shoulder strap is 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 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 averaging 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 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 setup in the manner you prefer, the instrument state can be saved for the next use.