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News Release from: National Instruments | Subject: NI USB-5680 power meter
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 09 January 2008
Small power meter covers a large range
Using the latest PC and A/D convertor technologies, the USB-5680 combines both the sensor and the A/D convertor in one small package.
National Instruments has released its first USB-controlled true RMS RF power meter, which provides a highly flexible solution for automated test, measurement and monitoring applications in a small footprint The 6GHz NI USB-5680 power meter features high measurement accuracy and wide dynamic range packaged in a size similar to a typical power head
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 21 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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In automated test applications, the small size frees up valuable rack space without sacrificing performance.
Powered solely from the USB cable, the new power meter is also suitable for portable applications because it consumes only 100mA of current without an external power supply.
Traditional power meters feature a power sensor or head located close to the unit under test and connect via cable to an accurate A/D convertor located in conventional instrumentation housing.
Using the latest PC and A/D convertor technologies, the USB-5680 combines both the sensor and the A/D convertor in one small package.
The USB-5680 simply connects directly to an available USB port on any PC or PXI controller.
With a broad frequency range, high dynamic range and precise measurement accuracy, engineers can use the USB-5680 true RMS power meter for a broad range of applications.
It measures 85 x 30 by 56mm, with a frequency range of 5 MHz to 6GHz.
It comes with an executable soft front panel and intuitive software libraries to help engineers quickly set up their systems.
To incorporate the USB-5680 in an automated test and measurement system, engineers simply use the application programming interface (API) with their programming environments of choice including NI LabView, LabWindows/CVI and the Microsoft .NET environment. Request a free brochure from National Instruments ...
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