PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers

System Configuration Summary

This summary lists the main components required to form a basic measurement system. Options or peripherals may be added to provide enhanced measurement and data storage capability.

Full S-parameter measurements

- Keysight PNA Series microwave network analyzers

- Test port cables, 50 ohms

- Calibration kit for applicable connector type

This configuration guide describes standard configurations, options, accessories, upgrade kits and compatible periph­erals for the PNA Series microwave network analyzers. This guide should be used with the Keysight PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers Data Sheet for a complete description of these analyzers.

PNA-L (N5230A)

This guide is intended to assist you in the ordering process. Additional information and products (such as calibration kits and cables) are described throughout this document.

Test set options

- Standard test set and power range (Option xx0)

The 13.5 and 20 GHz versions are available in 2- or 4-ports.

- Configurable test set and extended power range (Option xx5)

Adds front panel access loops and one or two 60 dB step attenuators as shown in the figures below. This provides the capabil­ity to improve instrument sensitivity for measuring low-level signals, to reverse the directional couplers to achieve even more dynamic range or to add components and other peripheral instruments for a variety of measurement applications. The 13.5 and 20 GHz versions are available in 2- or 4-ports.

- Configurable test set, extended power range and internal second source (Option x46)

Available with 4-port models only, this option adds an internal second source, nine front panel access loops and two 60 dB step attenuators as shown in the figure below. This provides |an additional signal (fixed or swept) for two-tone third-order-intercept (TOI) and intermodulation testing of amplifiers; or it can be used as a fast swept-LO signal for fixed-IF testing of mixers and converters. In either case, sweep speed is more than twenty times faster than using an external source (Option 080 recommended. Please note, Option 080 is needed in order to have independent control of the two internal sources.)

PNA-L (N5230A)

Additional options

- Time domain (Option 010)

This option enables the PNA Series to view reflection and transmission responses in both time or distance domain. Use time domain to tune filters, gate out the response of fixtures and cables, characterize the impedance of trans­mission line, and more.

- Frequency offset (Option 080)

This option enables the PNA Series to set the source fre­quency independently from where the receivers are tuned. This ability is important for two general classes of devices: mixers (and converters) and amplifiers.

- Scalar-calibrated converter measurements (Option 082)

With a simple setup and calibration, this application provides the highest accuracy for conversion-loss (or gain) measurements by combining one-port and power-meter calibrations to remove mismatch errors. Option 080 required.

- 4-port measurement application (Option 550)

Enables full 4-port error correction and differential mea­surements on a 2-port network analyzer with configurable test set (Option x25). External test set required. User installable.

- N-port capabilities (Option 551)

Adds full N-port error correction and measurement capa­bilities to any PNA-L network analyzer with configurable test set (Option xx5 or x46). External test set required. User installable.