Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz NRP
Power Meter
NRP-Z series sensors Compatible Sensors
274 × 112 × 267 mm Dimensions
< 3.0 kg Weight
1 standard, 2 with Opt. NRP-B2, 4 with Opt. NRP-B2 and NRP-B5 Channels
sensor dependent (e.g. 10 MHz to 18 GHz with NRP-Z21) Frequency Range
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Sensors | NRP-Z series sensors |
| Dimensions | 274 × 112 × 267 mm |
| Weight | < 3.0 kg |
| Channels | 1 standard, 2 with Opt. NRP-B2, 4 with Opt. NRP-B2 and NRP-B5 |
| Frequency Range | sensor dependent (e.g. 10 MHz to 18 GHz with NRP-Z21) |
| Power Range | sensor dependent (e.g. -67 to +23 dBm with NRP-Z11/Z21) |
| Measurement Speed | up to 1500 readings/s (buffered) |
| Power Reference | Opt. NRP-B1: 50 MHz, 1.00 mW ±0.85% (20 to 25 °C), Type-N female |
| Measurement Types | continuous average, burst average, timeslot, scope, ratio, difference |
| Display | monochrome LCD, 320 × 240, up to 4 readings |
| Interfaces | GPIB, USB (rear panel), trigger input BNC, 2 analog outputs BNC |
Compatible power sensors
| Model | Frequency Range | Power Range | Sensor Type |
| NRP-Z11 | 10 MHz to 8 GHz | 200 pW to 200 mW (-67 to +23 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP-Z21 | 10 MHz to 18 GHz | 200 pW to 200 mW (-67 to +23 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP-Z22 | 10 MHz to 18 GHz | 2 nW to 2 W (-57 to +33 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode), 10 dB attenuator |
| NRP-Z23 | 10 MHz to 18 GHz | 20 nW to 15 W (-47 to +42 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode), 20 dB attenuator |
| NRP-Z24 | 10 MHz to 18 GHz | 60 nW to 30 W (-42 to +45 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode), 25 dB attenuator |
| NRP-Z27 | DC to 18 GHz | 4 µW to 400 mW (-24 to +26 dBm) | thermocouple, with RF output |
| NRP-Z28 | 10 MHz to 18 GHz | 200 pW to 100 mW (-67 to +20 dBm) | 3-path diode with power splitter, level control |
| NRP-Z31 | 10 MHz to 33 GHz | 200 pW to 200 mW (-67 to +23 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP-Z37 | DC to 26.5 GHz | 4 µW to 400 mW (-24 to +26 dBm) | thermocouple, with RF output |
| NRP-Z41 | 50 MHz to 40 GHz | 200 pW to 100 mW (-67 to +20 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP-Z51 | DC to 18 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP-Z52 | DC to 33 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP-Z55 | DC to 40 GHz (Opt. model .04: DC to 44 GHz) | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP-Z56 | DC to 50 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP-Z57 | DC to 67 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP-Z58 | DC to 110 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP-Z61 | 50 MHz to 50 GHz | 200 pW to 100 mW (-67 to +20 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP-Z81 | 50 MHz to 18 GHz | 1 nW to 100 mW (-60 to +20 dBm) | peak and average (diode), wideband |
| NRP-Z85 | 50 MHz to 40 GHz | 1 nW to 100 mW (-60 to +20 dBm) | peak and average (diode), wideband |
| NRP-Z86 | 50 MHz to 40 GHz (model .40), 50 MHz to 44 GHz (model .44) | 1 nW to 100 mW (-60 to +20 dBm) | peak and average (diode), wideband |
| NRP-Z91 | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | 200 pW to 200 mW (-67 to +23 dBm) | diode, average |
| NRP-Z92 | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | 2 nW to 2 W (-57 to +33 dBm) | diode, average (with attenuator) |
| NRP110T | DC to 110 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP18A | 8 kHz to 18 GHz | 100 pW to 200 mW (-70 to +23 dBm) | diode, average (3-path) |
| NRP18AN | 8 kHz to 18 GHz | 100 pW to 200 mW (-70 to +23 dBm) | diode, average (3-path) |
| NRP18S-10 | 10 MHz to 18 GHz | 1 nW to 2 W (-60 to +33 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode), high power |
| NRP18S-20 | 10 MHz to 18 GHz | 10 nW to 15 W (-50 to +42 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode), high power |
| NRP18SN | 10 MHz to 18 GHz | 100 pW to 200 mW (-70 to +23 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP18T | DC to 18 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP33S | 10 MHz to 33 GHz | 100 pW to 200 mW (-70 to +23 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP33SN | 10 MHz to 33 GHz | 100 pW to 200 mW (-70 to +23 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP33T | DC to 33 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP33TN | DC to 33 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP40SN | 50 MHz to 40 GHz | 100 pW to 100 mW (-70 to +20 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP40T | DC to 40 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP50S | 50 MHz to 50 GHz | 100 pW to 100 mW (-70 to +20 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP50SN | 50 MHz to 50 GHz | 100 pW to 100 mW (-70 to +20 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP50TN | DC to 50 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP67T | DC to 67 GHz | 300 nW to 100 mW (-35 to +20 dBm) | thermocouple |
| NRP6A | 8 kHz to 6 GHz | 100 pW to 200 mW (-70 to +23 dBm) | diode, average (3-path) |
| NRP6AN | 8 kHz to 6 GHz | 100 pW to 200 mW (-70 to +23 dBm) | diode, average (3-path) |
| NRP8S | 10 MHz to 8 GHz | 100 pW to 200 mW (-70 to +23 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
| NRP8SN | 10 MHz to 8 GHz | 100 pW to 200 mW (-70 to +23 dBm) | peak and average (3-path diode) |
Rohde & Schwarz NRP Options:
- NRP - B1 - Sensor Check Source (Power Reference, 1.00 mW, 50 MHz)
- NRP - B2 - Second Sensor Input (B)
- NRP - B3 - Battery Supply
- NRP - B5 - 3rd and 4th Sensor Inputs (C, D) (requires R&S NRP-B2)
- NRP - B6 - Rear-Panel Sensor Inputs A and B (not in conjunction with R&S NRP-B5)
The Rohde & Schwarz NRP series are precision RF power sensors offering USB/LAN connectivity for average, burst, pulse, and thermal signal measurements. Available in models NRP8S(N), NRP18S(N), and NRP33S(N), they cover frequencies from 10 MHz to 33 GHz with a power range of 100 pW to +23 dBm, and support up to 2 W peak in 10 µs. They feature excellent impedance match (SWR <1.13 to <1.35) and a fast 5 µs rise time with >100 kHz video bandwidth.
Ideal for labs, production lines, and automated test setups, these sensors deliver high-speed and low-uncertainty performance for critical RF measurements.
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