| Frequency Range | 30 MHz to 40 GHz depending on detectors (see PEAK POWER SENSOR specifications) |
| Power Range |
| Pulse: | -20 dBm to +20 dBm |
| CW: | -40 dBm to +20 dBm |
| Time Base Range | 1.2 ns/div to 20 ms/div (12 ns to 200 ms time window), using either the Data Entry Keyboard or the Control Knob |
| Resolution | 0.1 ns |
| Trigger Delay Range | 0 to 200 ms using either the Data Entry Keyboard or the Control Knob |
| Resolution | 0.1 ns |
| Triggering Modes |
| Internal: | -10 dBm to +16 dBm |
| External (BNC): | TTL levels, Maximum PRF 1 MHz |
| Markers | Up to 4 markers/channel plus a Reference Power Level cursor |
| Graph Display Mode | Plots the outline of the detected pulse on the LCD display |
| Output Channels |
| 8501: | Single Channel |
| 8502: | Dual Channel |
| Auxiliary Outputs/Inputs (BNC) |
| Monitor: | Provides a voltage proportional to the detected RF envelope. Risetime is typically 20 ns, output impedance is nominally 50W |
| Analog Output: | Provides a voltage proportional to detected power. Scale Factor is 100 mV/dB |
| Trigger Input: | TTL |
| RF Blanking: | TTL open collector low during zeroing. Used to control power source |
| Voltage Proportional to Freq (V / GHz): | Allows direct entry of frequency from RF power sources equipped with a V aF output |