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Keysight Technologies PNA-L N5230A Configuration Manual

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Keysight Technologies
PNA Series
Microwave Network Analyzers
Configuration Guide
PNA-L N5230A
PNA-L N5230A
PNA-X N5242A
PNA E8362B
PNA E8363B
PNA E8364B
PNA E8361A
PNA N5250A
300 kHz to 6, 13.5, or 20 GHz
10 MHz to 20, 40, or 50 GHz
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
10 MHz to 20 GHz
10 MHz to 40 GHz
10 MHz to 50 GHz
10 MHz to 67 GHz
10 MHz to 110 GHz

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  • Page 1 Keysight Technologies PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers Configuration Guide PNA-L N5230A 300 kHz to 6, 13.5, or 20 GHz PNA-L N5230A 10 MHz to 20, 40, or 50 GHz PNA-X N5242A 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz PNA E8362B 10 MHz to 20 GHz...
  • Page 2 System Configuration Summary Please note: This document does not contain Keysight Technologies, Inc. most up-to-date PNA Series network This summary lists the main components required to form a analyzer portfolio. This document is available for basic measurement system. Options or peripherals may be reference only for customers using Keysight’s legacy added to provide enhanced measurement and data storage network analyzers.
  • Page 3 PNA-L (N5230A) Step 4: Choose an electronic or mechanical calibration kit Step 1: Select N5230A model number (Optional) Description Ordering Step 2: Choose your frequency range and test set (Mandatory, number choose only one) 300 kHz to 9 GHz, 2-port, 3.5 mm 85093C Description Ordering...
  • Page 4 PNA-L (N5230A) 4-port standard test set 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. PORT 4 Test set options – Standard test set and power range (Option xx0) PORT 3 The 13.5 and 20 GHz versions are available in 2- or 4-ports.
  • Page 5 PNA-L (N5230A) Certification options Additional options – Commercial calibration certification with test data (Option UK6) – Time domain (Option 010) Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufac- This option enables the PNA Series to view reflection and turer’s published specifications. Includes calibration label, transmission responses in both time or distance domain.
  • Page 6 PNA-X Network Analyzers N5242A, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, 2 or 4 Ports Options To add options to a product, order the corresponding item number. Description For N5242A Additional information Test set Option 200 2 ports, single source N5242A-200 Option 224 2 ports, add internal 2nd source, combiner and mechanical N5242A-224 Requires Options 200, 219 and 080...

  • Page 7: Port Standard Test Set And Power Range (Option

    PNA-X Network Analyzer The PNA-X is an integrated vector network analyzer – Extended power range and bias-tees (Option 219, 419) Adds to the standard test set one 65 dB source attenuator (settable featuring a built-in S-parameter test set, one or two in 5 dB increments), one 35 dB receiver attenuator (settable in 5 synthesized sources used for device stimulus, a hard disk dB increments), and one bias-tee to each test port.
  • Page 8 PNA-X Network Analyzer 2-port standard test set and power range (Option 200) Source 1 OUT 2 OUT 1 Test port 1 Test port 2 2-port extended power range and bias-tees (Option 219, requires Option 200) Source 1 OUT 2 OUT 1 35 dB 35 dB 65 dB...
  • Page 9 Add an internal second source, a combiner, and mechanical switches to 2-port analyzer (Option 224 requires Options 200, 219 and 080) Source 1 Source 2 OUT 2 OUT 1 OUT 1 OUT 2 Rear panel 35 dB 35 dB 65 dB 65 dB Test port 1 Source 2...
  • Page 10 4-port extended power range and bias-tees (Option 419, requires Option 400) Source 1 OUT 2 OUT 1 Source 2 OUT 1 OUT 2 35 dB 35 dB 35 dB 35 dB 65 dB 65 dB 65 dB 65 dB Test port 1 Test port 3 Test port 4 Test port 2...
  • Page 11 2-port PNA-X with noise figure hardware (shown with Options 200, 219, 224, and 029). On 4-port analyzers (Option 419 or 423) with Option 029, ports 1 and 2 are the same as shown here.

  • Page 12: Source

    PNA-X Network Analyzer Additional options – Add four internal pulse generators (Option 025) This option enables four internal pulse generators. These pulse – Pulse measurements (Option H08) generators can be used to control the internal pulse modulators and This option provides software to set up and control pulsed-RF internal receiver IF gates, and are also available on pins 10 through measurements with point-in-pulse and pulse-profile capability.

  • Page 13: Test Port

    PNA-X Network Analyzer The PULSE IN connectors are for controlling the PNA-X's internal IF – Vector- and scalar-calibrated converter measurements (Option 083) gates, which are enabled with Option H08 and used with narrowband This converter measurement is a superset and includes not only the detection.
  • Page 14 PNA-X Network Analyzer Certification options – Commercial calibration certificate 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.
  • Page 15 PNA Network Analyzers E8361A/62B/63B/64B, N5250A (Highest performance series) (Highest performance series) E8362B 10 MHz to 20 GHz E8361A 10 MHz to 67 GHz E8363B 10 MHz to 40 GHz N5250A 10 MHz to 110 GHz E8364B 10 MHz to 50 GHz Options To add options to a product, order the corresponding item number.

  • Page 16: Test Port

    Keysight PNA Network Analyzers The microwave PNA Series instruments are integrated vec- – Extended power range and bias-tees (Option UNL) Adds two 60 dB step attenuators and two bias-tees to the tor network analyzers equipped with a built-in S-parameter E8362/3/4B. Adds two 50 dB step attenuators and two bias-tees to test set, synthesized source, hard and floppy disk drives, the E8361A.

  • Page 17: Test Port

    – Add receiver attenuators (Option 016) – High-power test set (Option H85) An attenuator is added between each test port and its corre- This configuration combines options that are often necessary for sponding receiver. Two 35 dB step attenuators are added to the high power measurements (UNL* , 014, 016, 080, 081).
  • Page 18 E8361A/62B/63B/64B Certification options Configuration Details – Commercial calibration certificate with test data (Option UK6) Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufacturer’s published specifications. Includes calibration label, calibration Selecting the correct mixer-test configuration certificate, and data report. Conforms to ISO 9001. Most mixer or converter test applications require Options –...
  • Page 19 Microwave PNA Network Analyzer Simplified test set block diagrams Standard power range Source Switch/splitter Reference Reference receiver receiver Measurement receivers Port 1 Port 2 Extended power range and bias-tees (Option UNL) Source Switch Reference Reference receiver receiver Source attenuator Source attenuator Bias-tee Bias-tee Measurement...
  • Page 20 Microwave PNA Network Analyzer Simplified test set block diagrams – continued Configurable test set (Option 014) Source Switch Reference Reference receiver receiver Measurement receivers Port 1 Port 2 Configurable test set with extended power range and bias-tees (Option UNL and 014) Source Switch Reference...
  • Page 21 Microwave PNA Network Analyzer Simplified test set block diagrams – continued Fully optioned, active device or mixer/converter test configuration (Options 014, UNL, 016, 080, 081) Source Switch/splitter/leveler Reference Reference receiver receiver Source attenuator Source attenuator Option 081 Measurement 10 dB steps 10 dB steps receivers Bias-tee...
  • Page 22 Microwave PNA Network Analyzer Simplified test set block diagrams – continued High-power configuration (Option H85) Source Switch/splitter/leveler Reference Reference receiver receiver Source attenuator Source attenuator Option 081 Measurement 10 dB steps 10 dB steps receivers Receiver attenuator Source Source Rcvr R1 Cplr Cplr Rcvr A...
  • Page 23 Microwave PNA Network Analyzer Simplified test set block diagrams – continued Fully optioned, pulse-RF, antenna, or mm-wave configuration (Options 014, UNL, 016, 080, 081, H11) Aux RF out Aux LO out (2 to 20 GHz) (2 to 20 GHz) Rear YIG source Option 080 Option H11...
  • Page 24 N5250A Configuration Details Banded waveguide solution – N5250A MM PNA system , 10 MHz to 110 GHz, includes: In order to assemble a banded waveguide solution, the E8361A MW PNA with the following options: following components are needed: – Configurable test set – Option 014 –...
  • Page 25 N5250A Millimeter-Wave PNA Block Diagram With Option 017, the signal is routed out of E8361A with Option H11 the PNA from the front panel jumpers rather than the ports. Without Option 017, the signal is routed from the front panel ports to the combiner assembly, allowing access to the PNA’s internal bias-tees.
  • Page 26 Measurement Accessories Calibration kits A complete list of RF and microwave test accessories Coaxial measurements is available on our Web site: Mechanical calibration kits include standards, such as www.keysight.com/find/accessories opens, shorts and loads, which are measured by the network analyzer for increased measurement accuracy. Accessories are available in these connector types: 50 ohm Type-N, 3.5 mm, 7 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.92 mm, 1.85 Electronic calibration (ECal) kits replace mechanical...
  • Page 27 For devices with 1.0 mm connectors For devices with 1.85 mm connectors Mechanical calibration/verification kit Mechanical calibration kits – 85059A DC to 110 GHz precision calibration/verification kit. – 85058B Standard: DC to 67 GHz. Includes: Includes: 85059-60003 1.00 mm (m) short 2.450 mm 85058-60101 1.85 mm (m) short 5.4 mm 85059-60007...
  • Page 28 For devices with 2.4 mm connectors For devices with K connectors (2.92 mm) Mechanical calibration kits Mechanical calibration kits – 85056A Standard: DC to 50 GHz. 85056K 2.92/2.4 economy: DC to 40/50 GHz. Includes: Includes: 00901-60003 2.4 mm (m) fixed broadband load 00901-60003 2.4 mm (m) fixed broadband load 00902-60004...
  • Page 29 Electronic calibration kits For devices with 3.5 mm or SMA connectors – 85093C RF ECal: 300 kHz to 9 GHz, 2 ports Mechanical calibration kits Standard module includes: – 85052B Standard: DC to 26.5 GHz. Option M0F with: Includes: 85093-60008 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (m) ECal module 00902-60003 3.5 mm (m) fixed load Option 00F module with:...
  • Page 30 Cables Adapter sets – 85131C Single, semi-rigid: 3.5 mm (f) to PSC-3.5 mm (f), 81 cm, – 85130C 3.5 mm to Type-N 32 inches – 85130D 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm – 85131D Set, semi-rigid: – 85130F 2.4 mm to 3.5 mm One 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (m), 53 cm, 21 inches, p/n 85131-60009 One 3.5 mm (f) to PSC-3.5 mm (f), 53 cm, 21 inches,...
  • Page 31 For devices with Type-N connectors Electronic calibration kits – N4431B Microwave ECal: 300 kHz to 13.5 GHz, 4 ports. Mechanical calibration kits Includes: – 85054B Standard: DC to 18 GHz. Option 020 module with: Includes: N4431-60007 4 x Type-N (f) ECal module 00909-60011 Type-N (m) fixed lowband load 00909-60012...
  • Page 32 For devices with 7 mm connectors For devices with waveguide Mechanical calibration kits Mechanical calibration kits – 85050B standard: DC to 18 GHz. X Band – X11644A standard, WR-90: 8.2 to 12.4 GHz. Includes: Includes: 00909-60008 7 mm coax termination 00896-60008 X-band standard section 85050-60006...
  • Page 33 Verification kits R Band – R11644A standard, WR-28: 26.5 to 40 GHz. All Keysight verification kits include: Includes: 00914-20028 R-band termination – Precision Z airline or match thru 11644-20005 R-band short – Mismatched airline or mismatch thru 11644-20003 R-band shim –...
  • Page 34 General Accessories Amplifiers – 83006A power amplifier, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, 20 dB gain, power out: +18 dBm to 10 GHz or +16 dBm to 20 GHz or +14 dBm to 26.5 – N4688A CD-ROM drive – 83017A power amplifier, 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz, 25 dB gain, power Provides an external read/write CD-ROM drive with a USB cable.
  • Page 35 Applications Material measurements – Z5623AH84 Pulsed S-parameter test set, 2 to 40 GHz Includes two pin switches for bi-directional (forward and reverse) – 85070E High-Temperature Dielectric Probe Kit pulsed-RF stimulus, and two directional couplers for the reference The 85070E enables measurements of the dielectric properties of channels.
  • Page 36 Upgrade Kits Upgrade kits for the PNA Series – 4-port measurement application (Option 550) Enables full 4-port error correction and differential measurements. E8362B, E8363B, E8364B, E8361A, N5250A Option 014 and external test set required. User installable. Upgrade kits are available to add options after initial pur- –...
  • Page 37 Upgrade kits for the PNA-L Series N5230A – 20 GHz 4-port configurable test set, extended power range & internal second source upgrade kit (Option 927) Upgrade kits are available to add options after initial Applicable to 20 GHz 4-port PNA-L (N52300-245). Upgrade to purchase.
  • Page 38 Upgrade kits for the PNA-X N5242A – 2 ports, extended power range and bias-tees (Option 921) Applicable to 2-port model only (N5242A-200). This upgrade adds Upgrade kits are available to add options after initial purchase. one 65 dB source attenuator, one 35 dB receiver attenuator, and one To order an upgrade kit for the PNA-X, order the analyzer’s model bias-tee to each test port.
  • Page 39 Key Web Resources Visit our Web sites for additional product information and literature: www.keysight.com/find/pna Electronic calibration (ECal) visit: www.keysight.com/find/ecal Material test equipment: www.keysight.com/find/materials Test and measurement accessories: www.keysight.com/find/accessories Antenna and radar cross-section products visit: www.keysight.com/find/antenna Multiport test sets visit: www.keysight.com/find/multiport Pulsed-RF products visit: www.keysight.com/find/pulsedRF On-wafer and in-fixture measuring products visit:...
  • Page 40 For other unlisted countries: www.keysight.com/find/contactus (BP-9-7-17) DEKRA Certified ISO9001 Quality Management System www.keysight.com/go/quality Keysight Technologies, Inc. DEKRA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies, 2017 Published in USA, December 2, 2017 5988-7989EN www.keysight.com...

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