Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the new R&S NRP150T thermal power sensor, extending the R&S NRPxT series’ frequency range up to 150 GHz. As the first RF power sensor capable of covering all automotive radar bands including emerging higher-frequency bands it supports ongoing ADAS and AD industry efforts with standardization bodies to define new radar frequencies up to 148.5 GHz. Beyond automotive use, the R&S NRP150T enables precise power measurements for satellite communications, inter-satellite links, and radio astronomy, opening the door to advanced research and applications at higher frequencies.
Faster Measurements and Wider Bandwidth Drive Greater Efficiency
The R&S NRP150T thermal power sensor delivers measurement speeds of up to 500 readings per second. Its broad frequency range enables true single-sweep measurements across the full spectrum, significantly accelerating the validation and calibration of vector network analyzers and other RF test equipment. Designed for next-generation 0.80 mm RF connectors supporting frequencies up to 150 GHz, the sensor integrates seamlessly into emerging applications, device development, and high-precision component manufacturing.
Technical superiority coupled with user-friendliness
The R&S NRP150T thermal power sensor delivers a wide dynamic range of –35 to +20 dBm with exceptional long-term stability. It automatically compensates for temperature variations across its 0°C to +50°C operating range and maintains low drift even under changing environmental conditions or exposure to out-of-band signals. A maximum VSWR of 1.7 ensures excellent matching and efficient power transfer. The sensor also offers simple, flexible operation via USB connectivity compatible with standard PCs, Android devices through a free remote-control app, or the R&S NRX base unit from Rohde & Schwarz.
NMI traceability
Like all power sensors in the R&S NRPxT series, the new R&S NRP150T provides full traceability to national metrology institutes (NMIs) a key requirement for commercial and industrial use of any frequency band. The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), together with other European NMIs, partnered with Rohde & Schwarz to establish the first NMI traceability for the D-Band (110 to 170 GHz) using R&S technology. This framework also covers the frequencies up to 150 GHz used by the R&S NRP150T power sensors.
