Pendulum PFA-127 | RF power/frequency analyzer up to 27 GHz, 2x400 MHz and 1x15 GHz, 14 ps resolution, TCXO time base, USB, LAN

Name: PFA-127 | RF power/frequency analyzer up to 27 GHz, 2x400 MHz and 1x15 GHz, 14 ps resolution, TCXO time base, USB, LAN
Brand: Pendulum
SKU: PFA-127
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Pendulum PFA-127 | RF power/frequency analyzer up to 27 GHz, 2x400 MHz and 1x15 GHz, 14 ps resolution, TCXO time base, USB, LAN.

Technical Data

Amplitude range:	-30 dBm to +30 dBm (RF Input C)
Analysis bandwidth (MHz):	15000
Article number:	PFA-127
Demodulations:	FM, FSK, BPSK, PWM, PPM, AM
Detectors:	Peak and Average Power Measurement
Dimensions (L x W x H) (mm):	395 x 210 x 90
Dynamics:	Input power range: -30 dBm to +30 dBm
Frequency stability:	Standard TCXO
Interfaces:	USB, LAN
Measurement functions:	Frequency, Period, RF Power (CW/Peak/Average), Pulse Power, Pulse Frequency, Pulse Width, PRI/PRF, PAPR, frequency/power changes, frequency difference/ratio, time interval, TIE (optional), phase, duty cycle, rise/fall time, slew rate, Vmax/Vmin/Vp-p
Model:	PFA-127
Screen size:	12.7 cm
Screen type:	Color touchscreen, TFT-LCD
Special features:	2 x 400-MHz time-interval analyzers, 14 ps rms resolution, up to 20 MSa/s, zero-dead-time measurements, pulse analysis, graphical trend/timeline/distribution displays
Sweep:	50 ns to 1,000 s
Warranty (years):	2
Weight (kg):	0
max. Frequency range (GHz):	15
min. Frequency range (KHz):	0.001

Description

PFA-127 | RF power/frequency analyzer up to 27 GHz, 2x400 MHz and 1x15 GHz, 14 ps resolution, TCXO time base, USB, LAN

The PFA-127 from Pendulum Instruments is a high-performance RF power and frequency analyzer designed for the precise analysis of CW and pulsed RF signals. The device combines the functions of a peak/average power meter and a frequency analyzer in a single instrument. Frequency and power can be measured simultaneously and plotted over time. With a measurement rate of up to 20 MSa/s, even very rapid signal changes can be analyzed with high temporal resolution. Gap-free zero-dead-time measurements enable seamless acquisition of successive measurement values.

In addition to RF input C with a frequency range of up to 27 GHz, the PFA-127 features an integrated two-channel 400-MHz time-interval analyzer. This allows, for example, baseband signals to be analyzed in parallel with up-converted RF signals, or external arming events to be correlated in time with RF pulses. The graphical user interface displays measurement values numerically as well as in various graph views and supports functions such as zoom, pan, and cursor analysis.

Typical applications include research and development in the microwave and RF fields, production and ATE test systems, as well as high-precision frequency and power calibrations. The PFA-127 is suitable, among other things, for analyzing FM, FSK, BPSK, PWM, and AM signals; for frequency hopping and fast frequency sweeps; and for investigating the pulse width, pulse repetition interval (PRI), frequency, and power of pulsed RF signals. Applications in radar technology, such as CW/Doppler radar, FMCW radar, and FM pulse or chirp radar, can also be analyzed with this device.

Thanks to its Ethernet interface and integrated web server, the analyzer can also be integrated into automated measurement systems or operated remotely. The large color touchscreen enables intuitive operation directly on the device; alternatively, operation via mouse and remote control through a PC is possible.

Product Features:

Device Type: CW and Pulsed RF Power and Frequency Analyzer
RF frequency range, input C: 400 MHz to 15 GHz in the base model; expandable to 20 GHz or 27 GHz via software license
LF frequency range, inputs A/B: DC to 400 MHz with DC coupling or 10 Hz to 400 MHz with AC coupling
Parallel measurements: Simultaneous measurement of one or two input signals
Maximum acquisition rate: up to 20 MSa/s
Frequency resolution: 12 to 13 digits at a 1 s gate time; 6 digits with a 1 µs gate time
RF power range: -30 dBm to +30 dBm
Power resolution: 0.01 dB with a 1 µs measurement time
Power units: dBm, mW/W, or mVrms/Vrms at 50 Ω
RF input impedance: 50 Ω nominal
RF connector: 2.92-mm jack, SMA-compatible
RF attenuation: Selectable 0 dB, 16 dB, or 32 dB; default 16 dB
Maximum RF input power without damage: +30 dBm at 16/32 dB attenuation or +24 dBm at 0 dB attenuation
Pulsed RF frequency measurement: minimum sampling/gate time 50 ns; minimum pulse width 100 ns at CW >1 GHz
Pulsed-RF power measurement: minimum sampling/gate time 50 ns; minimum pulse width 200 ns for CW >2 GHz
RF pulse width: measurement range 100 ns to 1 s; Single-shot resolution <200 ps
PRI (Pulse Repetition Interval): 100 ns to 1 s; Single-shot resolution <200 ps
PRF (Pulse Repetition Frequency): 1 Hz to 10 MHz
RF duty cycle range: 0.0001 to 0.5
Time-interval analyzer: 2 channels, up to 400 MHz; 14 ps resolution as standard, 7 ps optional
Measurement and display functions: Values, statistics, timeline, distribution, and optional Allan deviation (ADEV)
Statistical functions: Maximum, Minimum, Mean, Peak-to-Peak, Standard Deviation, and Allan Deviation
Display: 5-inch TFT color touchscreen with 1280 × 720 pixels
Graphics functions: Trend, timeline, distribution, and ADEV displays, as well as pan, zoom, and cursor analysis
Remote interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps), USB 2.0, Wi-Fi via a supported USB dongle, and optional GPIB
Remote functions: integrated web server and SCPI via HiSLIP/VISA
LAN data rate: up to 170,000 measurements/s in block mode or up to 20,000 measurements/s per channel during continuous streaming
Reference frequency input: 1, 5, or 10 MHz, BNC
Time base: TCXO as standard; high-stability and ultra-high-stability OCXO options available
Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C as a benchtop unit or 0 °C to +40 °C in a rack
Power supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz; Power consumption <70 W at maximum configuration
Dimensions (W × H × D): 210 × 90 × 395 mm
Weight: 3 kg net

About the Manufacturer

Pendulum

Pendulum Instruments is a global provider of high-precision measurement and calibration solutions for time and frequency, with applications in measurement technology, RF and microwave technology, telecommunications, and aerospace. The portfolio includes frequency counters and analyzers, time and frequency standards, and EMC scanners.