Description
The Bird 8404 Coaxial Load is a high-performance RF component designed to handle up to 400 watts of power across a frequency range extending up to 1 GHz. This load is engineered to provide reliable performance and accurate measurements in demanding RF and microwave applications. Its advanced coaxial design ensures minimal signal reflections and excellent impedance matching, which are essential for preserving signal integrity and achieving precise results. The Bird 8404 is constructed from high-quality materials, ensuring durability and longevity even under rigorous use in both laboratory and field environments. The load’s design facilitates efficient heat dissipation, allowing it to operate reliably at high power levels without overheating. Its compact and robust form factor enables easy integration into various RF test setups and systems, making it a versatile tool for engineers and technicians requiring dependable performance in high-power RF testing and calibration. The Bird 8404 Coaxial Load is an ideal choice for applications demanding high power handling and precision, providing a reliable solution for complex RF and microwave testing scenarios.
Specifications
- Frequency Range: Effective up to 1 GHz, suitable for a range of RF and microwave applications.
- Power Rating: Handles up to 400 watts of RF power, addressing high-power handling needs.
- Connector Type: Equipped with standard RF connectors such as N-type or SMA for compatibility with various RF equipment.
- Impedance: Typically 50 ohms, ensuring effective impedance matching and minimizing signal reflections.
- Build Quality: Made from high-quality, durable materials designed for consistent performance and longevity.
- Dimensions: Compact design for ease of integration into different RF test setups and equipment configurations.
- Weight: Robust construction, suitable for both laboratory and field applications.
- Temperature Range: Operates within a temperature range appropriate for standard testing conditions.
- Performance: High power handling and effective frequency range capabilities ensure accurate and reliable performance up to 1 GHz.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Our Capabilities
Micro Precision can perform instrument calibration services on equipment from variety of applications for specific industries and lines of business. If you have a calibration need that is not listed in this area, please contact us.
Electrical
Micro Precision accredited electrical calibration lab services with multimeter, multifunction calibrator, oscilloscope, and power supply capabilities.
Optical
Micro Precision accredited optical, light, and fiber optic calibration lab services.
Thermodynamics & Chemical
Micro Precision accredited thermodynamic & chemical calibration lab services with temperature, humidity, life science, and pharma capabilities.
RF - Microwave
Micro Precision accredited RF & microwave calibration lab services.
Mechanical & Dimensional
Micro Precision accredited mechanical and dimensional calibration lab services with pressure, torque, force, flow, velocity, and aircraft jack load capabilities.
Laboratory Standards
Calibration laboratory standards are critical for your organization’s most accurate measurements.
Semiconductor Calibration
Micro Precision utilizes state-of-the-art technology to analyze semiconductor wafer thickness and step height.



