Advanced PNA Measurements Bootcamp
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Unlock the full potential of your PNA/PNA-X Network Analyzer with this bootcamp led by Keysight expert Dr. Joel Dunsmore. Dive into advanced measurement techniques with direct comparisons across instruments. Through webinars, demos, and a behind-the-scenes panel, you’ll gain actionable insights to optimize your RF testing workflows -- whether for radar, communications, or high-gain devices.

Learn: 

  • Noise figure measurements on converters, analyzers, and mixers.
  • Phase noise measurements and DDS source enhancements.
  • Distortion and spurious analysis. 
  • Converter testing best practices. 

This bootcamp is ideal for RF engineers, or anyone interested in advanced PNA measurements.

Lessons
Lesson 1 - Noise Figure Measurement Comparison

Webinars

Lesson 1 - Noise Figure Measurement Comparison

Dr. Joel Dunsmore's tackles the challenge of choosing the right instrument for Noise Figure measurements. It compares Network Analyzer, Signal Analyzer, and Noise Figure Analyzer, aiming to clarify their applications through lab demonstrations.
Learn the Fundamentals of Noise Figure Measurement

eBooks

Learn the Fundamentals of Noise Figure Measurement

Learn how noise figure affects receiver sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and low-level signal performance. This eBook explains noise sources, cascade effects, Y-factor and cold-source measurement methods, and practical techniques for improving repeatability and reducing measurement uncertainty.
Noise Figure Measurement Accuracy: The Y-Factor Method

Application Notes

Noise Figure Measurement Accuracy: The Y-Factor Method

This app note discusses the fundamentals of noise figure measurement using Y-factor method and how to avoid noise figure mistakes.
Lesson 2 - Distortion Characteristics Demo with PNA-X DDS

Webinars

Lesson 2 - Distortion Characteristics Demo with PNA-X DDS

Watch the demonstration of distortion characteristics with two-tone intermodulation distortion, EVM, and ACPR.
Lesson 3 - PNA-X Spurious Test

Webinars

Lesson 3 - PNA-X Spurious Test

Learn how to measure close-in carrier spurious, higher-order mixing products.
Spurious Emission Measurements Using Fast-Sweep Techniques

Application Notes

Spurious Emission Measurements Using Fast-Sweep Techniques

Searching for spurious emissions can be especially difficult and time-consuming. Learn techniques you can use to accelerate and optimize your measurements.
Lesson 4 - Power Dependent Mixer Measurements

Webinars

Lesson 4 - Power Dependent Mixer Measurements

Learn how to discover crucial insights about frequency converters, such as gain compression and the onset of non-linear behavior.
Lesson 5 - Modern Converter Testing Optimization

Webinars

Lesson 5 - Modern Converter Testing Optimization

Get tips and best practices to measure and optimize frequency converters and mixers.
Comprehensive Test of Mixers and Frequency Converters

Application Notes

Comprehensive Test of Mixers and Frequency Converters

This application note describes how a modern vector-network analyzer like Keysight’s PNA-X Series can be used for comprehensive testing of mixers and frequency converters.
Lesson 6 - Network Analyzer Phase Noise Measurements

Webinars

Lesson 6 - Network Analyzer Phase Noise Measurements

See how the new DDS source on the PNA/PNA-X and the phase noise measurement application can help you make faster, better measurements.
Lesson 7 - How to Upgrade Your PNA-X with New DDS Source

Webinars

Lesson 7 - How to Upgrade Your PNA-X with New DDS Source

Learn how to upgrade your network analyzer to get enhancements that will simplify your test setup and reduce test time.
Lesson 8 - Make RF Measurements 10x Faster, 30x Cleaner

Webinars

Lesson 8 - Make RF Measurements 10x Faster, 30x Cleaner

Learn about the new technology built into the PNA to help you quickly and accurately characterize frequency converters & mixers.
N522x/4xB PNA/PNA-X Vector Network Analyzers Enhancement

Technical Overviews

N522x/4xB PNA/PNA-X Vector Network Analyzers Enhancement

This technical overview describes PNA and PNA-X enhancements with the new DDS source and software applications.
Lesson 9 - Meet the Designers Behind the High-Performance DDS in the PNA

Webinars

Lesson 9 - Meet the Designers Behind the High-Performance DDS in the PNA

See our panel of R&D engineers talk about the innovation process behind the new DDS source in the PNA.
PNA and PNA-X Series Microwave Network Analyzers

Brochures

PNA and PNA-X Series Microwave Network Analyzers

The PNA-X Series of microwave network analyzers are the culmination of Keysight Technologies, Inc. 40-year legacy of technical leadership and innovation in radio frequency (RF) network analysis. More than just a vector network analyzer, the PNA-X features an exceptional and flexible microwave test engine for measuring active devices like amplifiers, mixers, and frequency converters.
Upgrade Your PNA/PNA-X

Flyers

Upgrade Your PNA/PNA-X

Upgrade Your PNA/PNA-X
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