Rohde and Schwarz NRT-Z3
The Rohde & Schwarz NRT-Z3 is a power sensor designed for accurate and reliable power measurements in various applications. It features a wide frequency range, high dynamic range, and excellent linearity, making it suitable for testing and calibrating RF and microwave systems.
- Model
- Rohde & Schwarz NRT-Z3
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price · starting from
- $980
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- NRT-Z3
This unit
The Rohde & Schwarz NRT-Z3 is a directional power sensor engineered for precise, bidirectional power measurements across RF and microwave systems. It operates as a standalone instrument compatible with Rohde & Schwarz base units or PC platforms via USB or RS232 interface adapters. The sensor delivers thermal-equivalent average power measurement, peak envelope power, burst power analysis, and mismatch characterization - critical for mobile communications, R&D, production testing, and quality assurance.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 25 MHz to 4 GHz (sensor-dependent) Power Measurement Range: 0.007 W to 75 W (CW, FM, ϕM, FSK, GMSK or equivalent) Insertion Loss:- 0.06 dB maximum from 0.4 GHz to 1.5 GHz
- 0.09 dB maximum from 1.5 GHz to 4 GHz Directivity:
- 30 dB minimum from 0.4 GHz to 3 GHz
- 26 dB minimum from 3 GHz to 4 GHz Matching (SWR, 50 Ω reference):
- 1.07 maximum from 0.4 GHz to 3 GHz
- 1.12 maximum from 3 GHz to 4 GHz Zero Offset: ±0.001 W [±0.0001 W high resolution] Measurement Uncertainty (CW, 18–28°C): 3.2% of reading (0.14 dB) plus zero offset across 0.3 GHz to 4 GHz Temperature Coefficient: 0.25%/K (0.011 dB/K) Modulation Performance: ±0% reading error for FM, ϕM, FSK, GMSK
Key Features
- Bidirectional power flow measurement capability
- Average power, peak envelope power, and crest factor analysis
- Burst power and CCDF measurement functions
- Excellent directivity enables accurate reflection and mismatch characterization
- High immunity to radiated interference for near-field antenna measurements
- Compact, rugged design with low insertion loss
Typical Applications Mobile communications testing, RF development and validation, production power monitoring, quality management in manufacturing, and field measurements near active antenna systems.
Compatibility & Integration Direct connection to compatible Rohde & Schwarz base units (R&S NRT2). Remote PC operation via R&S NRT-Z5 USB adapter, R&S NRT-Z3 RS232 adapter, or R&S NRT-Z4 PCMCIA adapter. Supports GSM/EDGE, W-/TD-CDMA, CDMA, CDMA2000, PHS, NADC, PDC, TETRA, DECT, DAB, and DVB-T standards. Compatible with legacy NAP sensor ecosystem.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 25 MHz to 4 GHz |
Rohde & Schwarz NRT-Z3 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Rohde & Schwarz NRT-Z3. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Rohde & Schwarz NRT-Z3 price
This Rohde & Schwarz NRT-Z3 is listed at $980. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Rohde & Schwarz NRT-Z3 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Rohde & Schwarz NRT-Z3 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
