The Keysight (formerly Agilent) N5230C is a PNA-L Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer designed for general-purpose network analysis. It offers a balance of value and performance, providing up to 50 GHz of frequency coverage, up to 4 ports, and a Windows-based operating system for extensive connectivity and automation capabilities.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB, LAN, GPIB
Display8.4-inch color LCD touch screen
Warm-up Time90 minutes (for guaranteed specifications)

Physical

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature0 to 40 °C

System Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range300 kHz to 6 GHz / 13.5 GHz / 20 GHz, or 10 MHz to 40 GHz / 50 GHz (option dependent)
Number of Ports2 or 4 (4-port available up to 20 GHz)
Test Port Connectors3.5 mm ruggedized male (models up to 20 GHz) / 2.4 mm ruggedized male (40 and 50 GHz models)
Impedance50 Ω

Source Specifications

ParameterValue
Internal Sources1

Measurement Capabilities

ParameterValue
Number of Channels32
Time Domain AnalysisOptional
Frequency-Offset CapabilityOptional
Sweep TypesLinear frequency, CW frequency, Power, Segmented frequency
Measurement ParametersS-parameters (S11, S21, S12, S22 base; up to S44 for 4-port models)

Calibration

ParameterValue
ECal SupportYes (optional ECal modules)

Processing and Display

ParameterValue
Operating SystemWindows
Internal StorageHard disk drive
Automation EnvironmentCOM/DCOM

Performance

ParameterValue
Source Power Resolution0.01 dB

Technology

Vector Network Analysis

Applications

General-purpose microwave device test, design, and production