Installation Instructions and User Guide
Power Sensor PWR-SEN-6G+
Introduction
Traditionally, when you want to measure power of a signal source like an oscillator,
frequency generator, mixer output or an amplifier you normally think of a bulky and
expensive bench top power meter for the task. Not any more. Mini-Circuits’ has developed a
Universal Serial Bus (USB) enabled Power Sensor PWR-SEN-6G+ that breaks away from
that norm. In conjunction with a power data analysis software, the PWR-SEN-6G+ (Figure 1)
turns your laptop or desktop PC into an RF/Microwave power meter for measuring power of
continuous wave (CW) signals from 1 MHz to 6 GHz.
Figure 1: Mini-Circuits’ USB Power Sensor PWR-SEN-6G+ with a
50 Ohm type N (male) connector and a type N to SMA male adaptor
Capable of measuring true average power levels from -30 dBm to +20 dBm for signals in the
1 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range, the PWR-SEN-6G+ offers a low cost replacement solution
for conventional RF/Microwave power meters with the benefits of data storage, portability,
post processing and Internet connectivity. Plus, unlike conventional bench top instruments,
no external power supply is needed and it does not require any reference signal calibration.
As a result, it offers lighter weight, and makes field operation and installation easy and
simple. For attachment to a device under test (DUT), it offers a 50 Ohm N-type (male)
connector. Additionally, for connection flexibility, it also comes with a Type N to SMA male
adaptor (Figure 1). While the USB interface cable connects the power sensor to a notebook
or a PC with USB ports. In essence, it provides an easy plug-and-play USB connectivity to a
PC. And, thereby, eliminates the need for a separate conventional power meter.
