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How accurate is the output power on the RF output connector?

April 26, 2017accurate connector output power RF

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How accurate is the output power on the RF output connector?

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The FireFox units offer two output modes on the RF BNC connectors, relative and absolute output mode. The operating mode is selected in the “SETUP” menu. Relative mode allows controlling the output power from 0% to 100% of the units’ capability, with the actual output power level varying with the frequency. This mode allows the user to harvest the maximum possible output power the unit can generate at any given frequency. Maximum power levels in relative mode typically range from +8dBm to +18dBm depending on the output frequency. Absolute mode is used when highly accurate power levels are required. Absolute mode sets the output power to factory-calibrated levels ranging from -40dBm to +10dBm. The output power at the RF BNC connector is accurate to within -1dBm of the value displayed in the LCD over the units’ frequency range (-0.15dbm typical accuracy).