N5290A / N5291A Millimeter-wave Broadband Vector Network Analyzer Solutions

Configuration Guides

Introduction

This guide describes the available configurations for Keysight’s millimeter wave vector network analyzer (VNA) solutions and should be used in conjunction with the N5290A and N5291A datasheets.

 

Both N5290A and N5291A systems come fully configured with hardware and options to enable broadband S-parameter measurements. Additional measurement application software can be added to the basic configurations.

 

This document will focus on the system architecture, describe the various application solutions, and available accessories. In addition, it will provide configuration information for creating a broadband solution using separate system components.

 

The N5290A and N5291A millimeter wave vector network analyzer is a network analyzer solution that utilizes both the PNA and PNA -X platforms as the measurement engine.

 

Common Options

The following set of service options are available on both the N5290A and N5291A.

 

Certification options

Commercial calibration certification with test data (Option UK6)

Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufacturer’s published specifications. Includes calibration label, calibration certificate, and data report. Conforms to ISO 9001.

 

ISO 17025 compliant calibration (Option 1A7)

Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufacturer’s published specifications. Includes calibration label, ISO 17025 calibration certificate, and data report, measurement uncertainties and guardbands on all customer specifications. Conforms to ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.

 

ANSI Z540 compliant calibration (Option A6J)

Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufacturer’s published specifications. Includes pre- and post-adjustment data with measurement uncertainty information compliant to the ANSI/NCSL Z540 standard.

 

Calibration software licenses

Built-in performance test software for standard compliant cal (S93898B) Adds built-in performance testing and calibration software for self-maintainers. Requires additional equipment. See the analyzer’s Service Guide for more information on equipment required.

 

N5290A Pre-configured system options

The N5290A system comes preconfigured and will operate from 900 Hz to 110 GHz and it includes five different options. Each option below comes with either a 2- or 4-port PNA or PNA-X, the N5292A millimeter wave test set controller for 2- or 4-port measurements, and the N5293AX03 110 GHz frequency extenders. The system includes all the interconnect cables required to connect the PNA or PNA-X to the controller.

 

Key features of the N5290A

  •  Standard frequency range 900 Hz to 110 GHz
  •  Extended frequency range of 500 Hz to 110 GHz
  •  Max output power limited to 0 dB from 90 GHz to 110 GHz
  •  Built in 50 V, 1A Kelvin Bias Tee
  •  Magnitude stability of ± 0.015 dB over 24 hours across the frequency range
  •  Phase stability of ± 0.15 degrees over 24 hours across the frequency range
  •  Available in 2-port and 4-port configurations
  •  Compact module design N5293AX03, with no cooling fans
  •  Smart modules with built-in thermal management
  •  Factory calibrated source power at 1.0 mm port
  •  On wafer fixturing for existing Cascade probe stations
  •  Ruggedized IEEE 1287-2007 standards compliant 1.0 mm test port connector
  •  System level specifications are supplied

 

N5291A Pre-configured system options

The N5291A system comes preconfigured and operates from 900 Hz to 120 GHz and it includes five different options. Each option below comes with either a 2- or 4-port PNA or PNA-X, the N5292A millimeter wave test set controller for 2- or 4-port measurements, and the N5295AX03 120 GHz frequency extenders.

The system includes all the interconnect cables required to connect the PNA or PNA-X to the controller.

 

Key features of the N5291A

  •  Standard frequency range 900 Hz to 120 GHz
  •  Extended frequencies 500 Hz to 125 GHz
  •  Max output power greater then 1 dBm (6 dBm typical) at 110 GHz
  •  Built in 50 V, 1A Kelvin Bias Tee
  •  Magnitude stability of ± 0.015 dB over 24 hours across the frequency range
  •  Phase stability of ± 0.15 degrees over 24 hours across the frequency range
  •  Available in 2-Port and 4-Port configurations
  •  Compact module design N5295AX03, with no cooling fans
  •  Smart modules with built-in thermal management