The Keysight (formerly Agilent) N5222A is a high-performance microwave vector network analyzer (VNA) belonging to the industry-leading PNA Series. It operates from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz and is configurable with 2-port or 4-port options. Built for both passive and active device testing, it features up to 127 dB system dynamic range, high output power, and a remarkably low noise floor, making it an ideal instrument for demanding RF and microwave applications, including signal integrity and materials measurement.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB, LAN (Ethernet), GPIB (IEEE-488)
Display10.4-inch color LCD touch screen
Warm-up Time90 minutes (for guaranteed specifications)

Physical

ParameterValue
Dimensions (W×H×D)426 x 266 x 533
Weight24 (2-port) / 27 (4-port)

General System Characteristics

ParameterValue
Test Port Count2 or 4 ports (configuration dependent)
Number of Internal Sources1 (2-port models) or 2 (4-port models)

Frequency Characteristics

ParameterValue
Frequency Range10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Maximum IF Bandwidth15 MHz

Sweep and Measurement Speed

ParameterValue
Maximum Number of Points per Trace100,001
Maximum Number of Channels32,000

Physical & Ports

ParameterValue
Test Port Connectors3.5 mm (male)

System Performance

ParameterValue
System Impedance50 Ω

Analysis

ParameterValue
Data FormatsLog magnitude, linear magnitude, phase, unwrapped phase, group delay, Smith chart, polar, SWR, real, imaginary

Rear Panel Connections

ParameterValue
10 MHz Reference Input/OutputBNC (female)
External Trigger Input/OutputBNC (female)

Frequency

ParameterValue
Frequency Resolution1 Hz

Performance

ParameterValue
IF Bandwidth Range1 Hz to 15 MHz

Measurement & Functionality

ParameterValue
Sweep TypesLinear frequency, CW frequency, Segmented frequency, Power sweep
Supported CalibrationsSOLT, TRL, LRM, Unknown Thru, ECal

Options & Configurations

ParameterValue
Hardware Configurations (2-Port)Base (Option 200), Configurable test set (Option 201), Configurable test set with extended power and bias tees (Option 219)
Hardware Configurations (4-Port)Base (Option 400), Configurable test set (Option 401), Configurable test set with extended power and bias tees (Option 419)

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Bias Tee Maximum Voltage±40 VDC (Option 219 / 419)
Bias Tee Maximum Current±500 mA (Option 219 / 419)

Technology

Vector Network Analysis

Applications

Passive and active device testing, filter/duplexer characterization, amplifier and frequency converter measurements, signal integrity, materials measurements