41952A

The Keysight (formerly Agilent / HP) 41952A is a 50 Ω Transmission/Reflection Test Set designed for use with the HP 4195A Network/Spectrum Analyzer. Operating over a frequency range of 100 kHz to 500 MHz, it enables convenient transmission and reflection measurements, and features a DC bias input for testing components under bias.

Component Testing Network Analysis RF and Microwave

Specifications

General

Parameter	Value
Interfaces	None (Passive RF device)

Physical

Parameter	Value
Power Supply	None (Passive device)
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)	190 mm × 55 mm × 250 mm
Weight	1.5 kg

Frequency & Impedance

Parameter	Value
Frequency Range	100 kHz to 500 MHz
Nominal Impedance	50 Ω

Port Configurations & Connectors

Parameter	Value
RF Input Connector Type	N-type (female), 50 Ω
Test Port Connector Type	N-type (female), 50 Ω
Reference Port Connector Type	N-type (female), 50 Ω
Test Output Port Connector Type	N-type (female), 50 Ω
DC Bias Input Port Type	BNC (female)

Electrical & DC Bias Limits

Parameter	Value
Maximum DC Bias Voltage	±40 V
Maximum DC Bias Current	±100 mA

Compatibility & Accessories

Parameter	Value
Compatible Host Network Analyzer	HP 4195A

Environmental

Parameter	Value
Operating Humidity	≤ 95% RH @ 40 °C (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to 70 °C

Performance

Parameter	Value
Equivalent Directivity	≥ 40 dB (100 kHz to 500 MHz, after calibration)
Equivalent Source Match	≥ 30 dB (100 kHz to 500 MHz, after calibration)
Nominal Insertion Loss	10 dB (from input to test or reference port)
Equivalent Load Match	>= 30 dB (100 kHz to 200 MHz), >= 26 dB (200 MHz to 500 MHz)

RF Specifications

Parameter	Value
Maximum RF Input Power	+20 dBm

Power

Parameter	Value
Power Requirements	None (passive)

Technology

RF Transmission/Reflection Test Set

Applications

Network Analysis, RF Device Characterization