The Keysight (formerly Agilent) N5232A is a mid-range PNA-L Series microwave vector network analyzer covering 300 kHz to 20 GHz. Designed for passive component analysis and simple active device measurements, it offers high-value manufacturing and design capabilities with up to 133 dB dynamic range, fast sweep speeds, and up to 4 test ports.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB, LAN, GPIB |
| Display | 10.4-inch XGA color touchscreen LCD |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 |
System Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Ports | 2 or 4 (configuration dependent) |
| System Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Supported Test Port Connectors | 3.5 mm (male) |
| Architecture | Vector Network Analyzer |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 300 kHz to 20 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
Sweep and Measurement Speed
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Data Points (Max) | 100,001 |
Calibration and Error Correction
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Electronic Calibration (ECal) Support | Yes |
Data Processing and Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 (XGA) |
| Measurement Parameters | S-parameters (S11, S21, S12, S22, up to S44) |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Front Panel USB Ports | Yes |
| Rear Panel USB Ports | Yes |
| GPIB Interface | Yes |
| LAN Interface | Yes |
| External Reference Input (10 MHz) | Yes |
| External Trigger Input | Yes |
Receiver
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum IF Bandwidth | 1 Hz |
Signal Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Setting Resolution | 0.01 dB |
Measurement Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Types | Linear frequency, CW frequency, power sweep, segment sweep |
| Trigger Modes | Internal, External, Manual |
| Calibration Types | SOLT, SOLR, TRL, LRM, Unknown Thru, ECal |
Configuration Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Available Port Configurations | 2-port (Options 200/216) or 4-port (Options 400/416) |
| Configurable Test Set / Attenuators | Included with Options 216 and 416 |
Software Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Time Domain Capability | Available via Option 010 |
| Frequency Offset Mode | Available via Option 080 |
Test Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Test Port Input Power (Damage) | +27 dBm |
| Maximum Test Port DC Voltage | 40 VDC |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class C |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
Technology
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
Applications
Passive components and simple active device measurements of amplifiers and frequency converters
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