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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB, LAN, GPIB |
| Display | 8.4-inch color LCD touch screen |
| Warm-up Time | 90 minutes (for guaranteed specifications) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
System Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 300 kHz to 6 GHz / 13.5 GHz / 20 GHz, or 10 MHz to 40 GHz / 50 GHz (option dependent) |
| Number of Ports | 2 or 4 (4-port available up to 20 GHz) |
| Test Port Connectors | 3.5 mm ruggedized male (models up to 20 GHz) / 2.4 mm ruggedized male (40 and 50 GHz models) |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
Source Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Sources | 1 |
Measurement Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 32 |
| Time Domain Analysis | Optional |
| Frequency-Offset Capability | Optional |
| Sweep Types | Linear frequency, CW frequency, Power, Segmented frequency |
| Measurement Parameters | S-parameters (S11, S21, S12, S22 base; up to S44 for 4-port models) |
Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ECal Support | Yes (optional ECal modules) |
Processing and Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows |
| Internal Storage | Hard disk drive |
| Automation Environment | COM/DCOM |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source Power Resolution | 0.01 dB |
Technology
Vector Network Analysis
Applications
General-purpose microwave device test, design, and production