The Keysight Technologies (Agilent) N5260A is a millimeter-wave test set controller designed to bridge Keysight PNA and PNA-X series Vector Network Analyzers with external millimeter-wave frequency extension modules. It manages signal routing, power distribution, and control communication for 2-port and 4-port millimeter-wave test configurations spanning frequencies from 50 GHz up to 1.1 THz.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Test Set I/O (25-pin D-Sub), 4 x Front-panel Millimeter-wave Module Bias/Control Ports, Rear-panel RF Input (SMA female), Rear-panel LO Input (SMA female) |
| Display | None (Front panel LED status indicators for Power, Active, and Standby) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, 350 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425.6 mm × 132.6 mm × 439.0 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg |
System Compatibility & Configuration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Vector Network Analyzers | Keysight PNA (e.g. E8361A/C, E8364A/B/C) and PNA-X (e.g. N5242A, N5245A, N5247A) series |
| Compatible Millimeter-Wave Test Sets | Keysight N5250A, N5250C, N5261A, and N5262A systems |
| Supported Millimeter-Wave Frequency Bands | 50 GHz to 1.1 THz (dependent on external frequency extension modules from Keysight, VDI, or OML) |
| Supported System Configurations | 2-Port or 4-Port millimeter-wave configurations |
| Module Control Capacity | Controls up to 4 millimeter-wave frequency extension modules simultaneously |
Front Panel Interfaces & Connections
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Port Connector Type | SMA (female), rear-panel |
| LO Input Port Connector Type | SMA (female), rear-panel |
| Millimeter-Wave Module Bias Ports | 4 x multi-pin circular connectors on the front panel (provides supply voltages and bias) |
Rear Panel Control & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| VNA Interconnect Port | 25-pin D-sub (female) for dedicated VNA Test Set I/O connection |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Enclosure Form Factor | 3U rack height, full width standard instrument rack chassis |
Environmental & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Safety Standards | IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CSA certified |
| EMC Standards | IEC 61326-1, EN 55011 Class A |
RF & LO Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Frequency Range (Option 110) | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz |
| LO Input Frequency Range (Option 110) | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz |
| RF Input Frequency Range (Option 120/140) | 2.0 GHz to 20.0 GHz |
| LO Input Frequency Range (Option 120/140) | 2.0 GHz to 20.0 GHz |
| RF Input Power Range (Option 110) | +5 dBm to +10 dBm (nominal) |
| LO Input Power Range (Option 110) | +5 dBm to +10 dBm (nominal) |
| RF Input Power Range (Option 120/140) | -15 dBm to 0 dBm (nominal) |
| LO Input Power Range (Option 120/140) | -15 dBm to 0 dBm (nominal) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Test Set I/O Connector Type | 25-pin D-sub, female |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 350 VA |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Option 110 | 2-port controller without RF and LO amplifiers |
| Hardware Option 120 | 2-port controller with RF and LO amplifiers |
| Hardware Option 140 | 4-port controller with RF and LO amplifiers |
Option Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Attenuator Range (Option 120/140) | 0 to 70 dB |
| RF Attenuator Step Size (Option 120/140) | 10 dB |
| LO Attenuator Range (Option 120/140) | 0 to 70 dB |
| LO Attenuator Step Size (Option 120/140) | 10 dB |
Technology
Millimeter-Wave Vector Network Analysis
Applications
Frequency extension interface for PNA/PNA-X VNAs and mm-wave modules