Key features and benefits - Wide detection range: 1 MHz to 10 GHz enables monitoring of a broad set of RF signals with a single sensor. - Detects weak to moderate RF power: -55 dBm to 0 dBm input power range supported. - Direct DC voltage output: converts the RF signal to a DC voltage for easy measurement and interfacing with data acquisition or control systems. - Precision detector IC: built around the AD8317 chip for RF power detection. - Logarithmic response with wide dynamic range: output voltage is proportional to the logarithm of the input amplitude, extending the detected dynamic range by 55 dB. - Versatile applications: suitable for RF signal detection, power measurement, ambient field strength detection, and can be used as part of automatic gain control (AGC) or automatic level control (ALC) loops. Functions and performance - Frequency coverage: 1 MHz to 10 GHz for broad RF compatibility. - Power detection range: from -55 dBm up to 0 dBm. - Output: DC voltage that scales with input signal level, with a logarithmic relationship to input amplitude. - Dynamic range: effectively 55 dB to accommodate signals across a wide range of strengths. - Sensor technology: AD8317 based RF power detection for reliable performance. Compatibility and integration - Output format: DC voltage suitable for direct connection to voltmeters, ADCs, or control circuits. - Intended use: RF signal detection, accurate power measurement, ambient field strength assessment. - Integrates into automatic gain control and automatic level control systems as a sensing element. Size, materials and build - Specific size and materials are not provided; design focuses on wide frequency coverage, broad power range, and DC output for straightforward system integration. Use scenarios - Laboratory RF testing: Use to measure RF power across the 1 MHz to 10 GHz range during component characterization or system development. - Field RF monitoring: Deploy for ambient field strength checks in facilities or compliance testing where monitoring RF exposure or interference is required. - AGC/ALC control loops: Implement as a sensor in automatic gain or level control to regulate RF chain amplification based on detected input power. What you gain - A single, wideband RF power detector with DC output that simplifies measurement and control tasks across diverse applications. - Reliable detection of a wide range of signal strengths without needing multiple sensors. - Clear, scalable output that can be integrated into various measurement, monitoring, or control systems with minimal additional conditioning.