Boonton
Boonton 56518
Peak Power Sensor, 500 MHz - 18 GHz, -40 to +20 dBm
100 kHz to 18 GHz Frequency Range
Up to 90 dB Dynamic Range
Up to 100,000 readings per second Measurement Speed
2 Channels Number of Channels
Type-N (50 Ohm) Connector Type

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz to 18 GHz |
| Dynamic Range | Up to 90 dB |
| Measurement Speed | Up to 100,000 readings per second |
| Number of Channels | 2 Channels |
| Connector Type | Type-N (50 Ohm) |
| Power Measurement Range | -70 dBm to +20 dBm |
| Display | Built-in touchscreen display |
| Interface | USB, LAN (Ethernet), GPIB |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Model | 56518 |
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BOONTON 56518
Features and Specifications of the Boonton 56518 Peak Power Sensor include:
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- RF Connector: N (M)
- Frequency Range: 0.5 - 18 GHz
- Dynamic Range:
- Peak Power Range: -40 to +20 dBm
- CW Power Range: -50 to +20 dBm
- Internal Trigger Range: -27 to +20 dBm
- Overload Rating: 1 W for 1 µs
- Pulse/Continuous: 200 mW
- Sensor Response:
- Fast Risetime:
- Slow Risetime:
- Maximum SWR:
- Frequency: 0.5 - 2 GHz / SWR @ 0dBm: 1.15
- Frequency: 2 - 6 GHz / SWR @ 0dBm: 1.20
- Frequency: 6 - 16 GHz / SWR @ 0dBm: 1.28
- Frequency: 16 - 18 GHz / SWR @ 0dBm: 1.34




