The Keysight (Agilent) N5241A is a high-performance microwave vector network analyzer (VNA) belonging to the PNA-X series, designed for advanced measurements on active components. It covers a frequency range of 10 MHz to 13.5 GHz and provides 2-port or 4-port configurations with dual built-in sources. Engineered for outstanding accuracy, stability, and speed, the N5241A integrates multiple measurement applications into a single instrument.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 10.4-inch active matrix color LCD touch screen |
Frequency and Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 13.5 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
| Number of Test Ports | 2 or 4 ports (configuration dependent) |
| Test Port Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
| Test Port Connectors | 3.5 mm male |
Measurement Speed and Sweep Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Measurement Channels | 32 channels |
| Sweep Types | Linear, Log, Power, CW, Segmented |
| Trigger Modes | Continuous, Single, Group, Hold |
Measurement Applications and Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| S-Parameter Measurement Capability | Standard |
| Gain Compression Analysis | Supported (Option 086) |
| Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) Analysis | Supported (Option 087) |
| Noise Figure Measurement Capability | Supported (Option 029) |
| Pulsed-RF Measurement Capability | Supported (Options 021/022/025) |
| Time Domain Analysis | Supported (Option 010) |
| Frequency Converter Measurements | Supported (Option 083/084) |
| Electronic Calibration (ECal) Support | Compatible with Keysight N4690 series and other ECal modules |
Hardware Configurations and Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Pulse Modulators | Yes (option dependent) |
| Internal Pulse Generators | Yes (option dependent) |
| Bias Tees Maximum Current | 500 mA (nominal) |
| Bias Tees Maximum Voltage | 40 VDC (nominal) |
System Architecture and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows (embedded) |
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz (rear panel BNC) |
| External Reference Output | 10 MHz (rear panel BNC) |
| Display Size | 10.4 in (264 mm) diagonal |
| Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 (XGA) |
| Direct Receiver Access Ports | Optional (requires configurable test set options like 219, 224, 419, or 423) |
| GPIB Interface Ports | 1 x 24-pin D-sub (IEEE 488) |
| External Trigger Inputs | BNC female (rear panel) |
| External Trigger Outputs | BNC female (rear panel) |
Physical and Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Voltage Range | 100 to 240 V AC |
| Line Frequency Range | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Chassis Height | 267 mm (6U) |
| Chassis Width | 426 mm |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +70 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source Power Resolution | 0.01 dB |
Rear Panel Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Test Set I/O Connector | D-sub 25-pin female, for controlling external test sets |
| Handler I/O Port | 36-pin Centronics female, parallel interface for automated test equipment |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Drive Type | Removable solid-state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) (vintage dependent) |
Hardware Configurations
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Option 200 | 2-port, single source configuration |
| Hardware Option 219 | 2-port, single source with configurable test set, source/receiver attenuators, and bias tees |
| Hardware Option 224 | 2-port, dual source with configurable test set, source/receiver attenuators, bias tees, and internal combiner |
| Hardware Option 400 | 4-port, dual source configuration |
| Hardware Option 419 | 4-port, dual source with configurable test set, source/receiver attenuators, and bias tees |
General Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Warm-up Time | 90 min |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 450 W |
Rear Panel Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN Interface Speed | 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet |
Software Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Software Option 010 | Time Domain |
| Software Option 080 | Frequency Offset |
Technology
Microwave Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
Applications
Active device characterization, S-parameters, gain compression, IMD, noise figure, pulsed-RF, and millimeter-wave measurements