# Boonton 4500B RF Peak Power Analyzer, Single Channel, Front Panel Inputs (Pre-Owned) # Boonton 4500B RF Peak Power Analyzer, Single Channel, Front Panel Inputs (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - RF frequency range from 1 MHz to 40 GHz with pulse measurement range of -50 to +20 dBm (sensor dependent) - Video bandwidth up to 65 MHz and rise time less than 7 nsec for fast pulse capture - 100 psec timebase resolution with time base range from 5 nsec/div to 1 hr/div - 8.4-inch TFT color LCD display supporting up to 4 measurement channels, 2 memory channels, and 1 math channel simultaneously - Dual trigger system with auto peak-to-peak triggering and B trigger delay-by-time or delay-by-events qualifier (up to 999,999 events or 1 second) - Optional statistical analysis package including gated CCDF and PDF with linear or log presentation - GPIB, USB, and optional LAN interfaces for remote control and data transfer - Automatic measurement of up to 15 power and timing parameters per channel including pulse width, rise time, fall time, peak power, and duty cycle The Boonton 4500B RF Peak Power Analyzer is an instrument designed for capturing, displaying, analyzing, and characterizing RF power in both the time and statistical domains. The 4500B combines 100 psec timebase resolution with video bandwidth up to 65 MHz (sensor dependent), flexible triggering, and greater than 70 dB dynamic range (sensor dependent) without any range switching. The instrument operates with peak power sensors covering 1 MHz to 40 GHz with pulse measurement range of -50 to +20 dBm and modulated measurement range of -60 to +20 dBm. Applications listed for the 4500B include pulsed RF such as RADAR, TDMA, and GSM; pseudorandom or noise-like signals such as CDMA and WLAN; and modulated time-slotted signals such as GSM-EDGE and TD-SCDMA. The instrument is also used for RF amplifier linearity testing, satcom, and avionics work. The optional statistical analysis package is positioned for characterizing noise-like RF such as CDMA, HDTV, and WLAN, with the ability to measure very infrequent power peaks across user-defined population sizes or acquisition intervals. ## Brand Heritage Boonton Electronics has operated as part of Wireless Telecom Group since the acquisition that brought the brand into the WTG family alongside Microlab and Noisecom. The 4500B is manufactured under the Boonton brand with Wireless Telecom Group corporate ownership. ## Compare Other Models in This Series The 4500B RF Peak Power Analyzer is configured at order through a series of option codes that determine channel count, input panel location, and analytical capabilities. The base 4500B is a single-channel instrument with front panel inputs, with options available to add a second channel, relocate inputs to the rear panel, add trigger outputs, add a rear-panel calibrator output, enable statistical analysis, add LAN remote control, substitute a removable flash drive for the internal hard drive, or extend the warranty. Because configuration is set at order time through option selection rather than through distinct model variants, the comparison below reflects the available option codes documented in the datasheet's ordering information section. Each pre-owned 4500B configuration listed below is its own dedicated product page with condition-matched pricing and availability. The option codes determine the hardware and software capabilities present in the specific unit. The primary configuration choices are channel count (single or dual) and input panel location (front or rear). Dual-channel configurations enable simultaneous two-channel measurement and add a second external trigger input. Rear-panel input configurations are typically selected for rack-mounted system integration where front-panel access is not required. The statistical analysis option (-10) adds gated CCDF and PDF capability for characterizing noise-like signals. The LAN option (-11) adds Ethernet remote control alongside the standard GPIB interface. The removable flash drive option (-15) substitutes for the internal hard drive and supports field-swappable storage. Trigger outputs (-06) and rear-panel calibrator output (-07) are added for system integration applications. Model Channels Input Location Frequency Range **4500B** Single Front Panel 1 MHz to 40 GHz 4500B-01 Dual Front Panel 1 MHz to 40 GHz 4500B-02 Single Rear Panel 1 MHz to 40 GHz 4500B-03 Dual Rear Panel 1 MHz to 40 GHz Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below. ## Product Core & Specifications Specification Value Sensor Inputs (specifications sensor model dependent) RF Frequency Range 1 MHz to 40 GHz Pulse Measurement Range \-50 to +20 dBm Modulated Measurement Range \-60 to +20 dBm Relative Offset Range ±100.00 dB Logarithmic Vertical Scale 0.1 to 50 dBm/div in 1-2-5 sequence; 0.1 to 50 dBV/div in 1-2-5 sequence; 0.1 to 50 dBmV/div in 1-2-5 sequence; 0.1 to 50 dBuV/div in 1-2-5 sequence Linear Vertical Scale 1 nW/div to 50 MW/div in 1-2-5 sequence; 1 mV/div to 50 kV/div in 1-2-5 sequence Video Bandwidth 65 MHz Rise Time <7 nsec Single-Shot Bandwidth 5 MHz (based on 10 samples per pulse) Pulse Repetition Rate 50 MHz max Minimum Pulse Width 6 nsec Time Base Time Base Range 5 nsec/div to 1 hr/div Time Base Accuracy 0.01% Time Base Resolution 100 psec Time Base Display Sweeping or roll mode Statistical X-Axis (optional) Scale Linear or logarithmic, 1 to 7 cycles Linear Ranges 0.1%/div to 10%/div Linear Offset 0 to 99.9%, 0.1% resolution Log Range 1e-9% to 100% Calibration Source Operating Modes CW, internal or external pulse Frequency 1.024 GHz ± 0.01% Level Range \-50 to +20 dBm Resolution 0.1 dB Output VSWR 1.20 maximum Absolute Accuracy ±0.065 dB (±1.5%) at 0 dBm Accuracy vs Level add ±0.03 dB per 5 dB increment from 0 dBm Preset Internal Pulse Period 0.1 or 1 or 10 msec Preset Internal Pulse Duty Cycle 10% to 90% in 10% increments Variable Pulse On Time 7 usec to 65.535 msec in 1 usec steps Variable Pulse Period 28 usec to 131.072 msec in 2 usec steps; Off-time limits within 7 usec to 65.535 msec Pulse Polarity \+ or − RF Connector Precision type N External Pulse Input Rear panel BNC, TTL level compatible Measurement System Sensor Inputs One or two sensor measurement channels Measurement Technique Random repetitive sampling system that provides pre and post trigger data as well as statistical histogram accumulation Maximum Sampling Rate 50 Mega-samples/second on up to four channels simultaneously (Equivalent effective sampling rate of 10 Giga-samples/second) Memory Depth 256K samples per channel at max sampling rate Vertical Resolution 14-bit A/D Converter Waveform Averaging 1 to 16,384 samples per data point (time domain measurement) Number of Histogram Bins 16,384 Size of Sample Bins 32-bits (4,000 mega-samples) Bin Power Resolution <0.02 dB Statistical Acquisition (optional) Modes Continuous or gated by pulse mode time markers Sampling Rate 25 Mega-samples/second on 2 channels simultaneously Limit Count Adjustable, 2–4096 Megasamples Limit Time 3600 seconds (appr. 2.5 min. at full sample rate) Terminal Action Stop, flush and restart or decimate performance Trigger Trigger Source Channel 1 (internal), Channel 2 (internal, with optional channel 2), External trigger 1, External trigger 2 (with optional channel 2) Trigger Slope \+ or − Trigger Delay Range 5 nsec to 500 nsec: -4 msec to +100 msec; 1 usec to 10 msec: ±4000 divisions; 20 msec to 3600 sec: -40 to +100 sec Trigger Delay Resolution 0.02 divisions Trigger Hold-off Range 0.0 – 1.0 sec Trigger Hold-off Resolution 10 nsec Trigger Mode Normal, auto, auto peak-to-peak, free Run B Trigger Mode A only, B delay-by-time, B delay-by-events specs B Trigger Source Chan 1, chan 2, ext trig 1, ext trig 2 B Trigger Slope \+ or − B Trigger Events Counter Range 1 to 999,999 events B Trigger Time Delay Range 0.0 – 1.0 sec B Trigger Time Delay Resolution 10 nsec Internal Trigger Level Range \-40 to +20 dBm (sensor-dependent) External Trigger Level Range ±5 volts, ±50 volts External Trigger Input 1M or 50 ohm, DC Coupled External Interfaces GPIB Programmable interface; complies with SCPI ver. 1990 RS-232C Interface 1 Serial printer/plotter interface RS-232C Interface 2 Diagnostic interface USB General purpose i/o interface LPT1 Parallel printer/plotter (Centronics type) LAN (optional) Ethernet port **Important:** Requires compatible Boonton peak power sensor for operation. Performance specifications including frequency range, dynamic range, video bandwidth, and rise time are sensor-dependent.**Important:** Peak power sensors are sold separately and are required to make measurements with the 4500B. Sensor models 57006, 59318, and 59340 are listed in the datasheet's ordering information; additional sensors are available. Select the appropriate sensor for the frequency range, dynamic range, and video bandwidth required by the application.**Important:** Sensor input specifications (RF frequency range, pulse and modulated measurement range, video bandwidth, rise time, single-shot bandwidth, pulse repetition rate, and minimum pulse width) are sensor model dependent.**Important:** Option -11 (LAN remote control), option -10 (Statistical package including gated CCDF and PDF), and dual-channel/rear-panel input configurations are factory options that must be ordered at time of purchase.**Important:** Spare Removable Solid State Hard Drive (P/N 97103101A) requires option -15 (Removable flash drive replacing HD) to be installed in the instrument.Recommended pairing: configure the 4500B with Boonton peak power sensors 57006, 59318, or 59340 per the datasheet's listed compatible sensor options. Additional sensor models are available to match specific frequency range and dynamic range requirements. ## About this used unit - Warranty included - Functional verification included - Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data. - Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm). **Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. 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