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Understanding and Selecting Power Sensors

Feb. 22, 2021
Power sensors are essential in RF engineering but selecting the right one from the many choices on the market is tough. This primer will help you figure out what power sensor will help you meet the requirements for a specific measurement.

A power sensor is a fundamental measurement tool in RF engineering. This primer outlines the basics of RF power sensors, the different types of sensors and how they satisfy different measurement needs. This primer also covers the five major attributes of sensor performance and what to look for relative to your requirements. It also outlines ways to integrate a sensor into your measurement applications.

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