Pna Family Application Options; Measurement Applications - Keysight Technologies N5249A Configuration Manual

PNA Family Application Options

Measurement applications

Solid black series name indicates the feature is available on that
series, while gray series name with strikethrough indicates the
feature is not available on that series. For example;
PNA: Available on PNA Series
PNA: Not available on PNA Series
Automatic fixture removal (Option 007)
PNA-X PNA PNA-L
Many devices do not have coaxial connectors and are put in fixtures
in order to measure them in a coaxial environment. Accurately re-
moving the effects of the fixture is required to get a good measure-
ment of the device under test (DUT). This option adds a powerful
application wizard to guide you through characterizing a fixture and
removing it from the measurement. Devices can be single ended or
differential. Files can be saved in a variety of formats for later use in
PNA, ADS, and PLTS. Requires Windows 7 OS.
Time domain (Option 010)
PNA-X PNA PNA-L
This option enables the analyzer to view reflection and transmis-
sion responses in time or distance. Use time domain to tune
filters, gate out the response of fixtures and cables, characterize
the impedance of transmission lines and more. If eye-diagram
analysis, W-element modeling or high-speed interconnect testing
is required, PLTS N1930B software must be used.
Frequency offset (Option 080)
PNA-X PNA PNA-L
This option enables the analyzer to set the source frequency
independently from where the receivers are tuned, and is
required to configure an external source using External Device
Configuration. This ability is important for measuring amplifiers,
mixers, and frequency converters.
1 When a comb generator is used as a phase reference for calibration and
the start frequency of the measurement is less than 55 MHz, a user-
supplied calibration mixer is required. For measurements between
50 GHz and 67 GHz, an additional high-pass filter is required (two back-
to-back Keysight V281A waveguide-to-coax adapters recommended;
must be ordered separately).
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Scalar-calibrated converter measurements
(Option 082)
PNA-X PNA PNA-L
With a simple setup and calibration, this application delivers
the highest accuracy for scalar conversion-loss/gain measure-
ments by combining one-port and power-meter calibrations to
remove mismatch errors. Option 082 provides an intuitive and
easy-to-use user interface for setting up mixer and converter
measurements, with single or dual conversion stages. It can
control the analyzer's built-in source(s) as well as external signal
generators for use as LO signals. Supported external sources
include the Keysight ESG, PSG, and MXG Series, as well as other
SCPI-controlled signal generators. Option 082 requires Option
080, and cannot be ordered with Option 083. It is compatible
with Option 084, which enables measurements of converters with
internal LOs.
Vector- and scalar-calibrated converter
measurements (Option 083)
PNA-X PNA PNA-L
This application includes the scalar mixer/converter plus phase
(SMC+Phase) measurement class that provides fully calibrated
conversion gain/loss, relative phase, and absolute group delay
measurements of mixers and converters without the need for
reference or calibration mixers. Eliminating the calibration mixer
requires a U9391C/F/G comb generator and an external DC
power supply capable of sourcing +15 V to 300 mA for U9391C/F
or 800 mA for U9391G1. A vector mixer/converter measurement
(VMC) class is also included for measuring the phase difference
between multiple paths or devices, or for measuring phase
shifts within a device. Using VMC or the comb-generator-based
calibration for SMC+Phase requires an instrument with a configu-
rable test set (i.e., has front-panel RF loops). For units without
front-panel loops, SMC+Phase can be used with a calibration
mixer supplied by the user. Option 083 provides an intuitive and
easy-to-use user interface for setting up mixer and converter
measurements, with single or dual conversion stages. It can
control the analyzer's built-in source(s) as well as external signal
generators for use as LO signals. Supported external sources
include the Keysight ESG, PSG, and MXG Series, as well as other
SCPI-controlled signal generators. Option 083 requires Option
080, and cannot be ordered with Option 082. It is compatible
with Option 084, which enables measurements of converters with
internal LOs.
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