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N5232B

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)*misc

The Keysight N5232B PNA-L is a high-performance vector network analyzer designed for passive components and simple active device measurements up to 20 GHz. Part of the PNA series, it provides a balance of value and performance, featuring a Windows 10 operating system, a large 12.1-inch multi-touch display, and flexible 2-port or 4-port configurations to handle diverse microwave measurement applications.

Component TestingMicrowaveNetwork AnalysisRF and Microwave

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
Display12.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) capacitive multi-touch LCD screen

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz), 100 to 120 VAC (400 Hz)
Operating Temperature0 to 40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)461 mm × 267 mm × 502 mm (with front/rear bumpers and handles)

Frequency & Power Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range300 kHz to 20 GHz
Frequency Resolution1 Hz
Frequency Accuracy±1 ppm (standard); ±0.05 ppm (with high stability Option 1E5)
Output Power Resolution0.01 dB

Receiver & Measurement Performance

ParameterValue
System Dynamic Range114 dB (at 20 GHz, 10 Hz IFBW, specified)
Trace Noise Magnitude< 0.003 dB RMS (at 10 kHz IFBW)
Trace Noise Phase< 0.02 deg RMS (at 10 kHz IFBW)

Test Port Characteristics

ParameterValue
Number of Ports2 or 4 ports (configuration dependent)
Test Port Connector Type3.5 mm male
Test Port Impedance50 Ω

Sweep & Acquisition

ParameterValue
Number of Measurement Points per Sweep1 to 32,001 (standard); up to 100,003 (by option)
IF Bandwidth Range1 Hz to 5 MHz

Software & Options

ParameterValue
Operating SystemWindows 10

Corrected System Performance

ParameterValue
Calibration Interval1 year (recommended)

Physical & Environmental

ParameterValue
Base 2-Port Configuration Weight24 kg (53 lb)
Base 4-Port Configuration Weight26 kg (57 lb)

Power & Compliance

ParameterValue
Max Power Consumption350 W (2-port); 450 W (4-port)

Configuration Options

ParameterValue
Option 2002-port standard test set, single internal source
Option 2162-port configurable test set, single internal source, includes internal bias tees
Option 4004-port standard test set, single internal source
Option 4164-port configurable test set, single internal source, includes internal bias tees

Connectivity

ParameterValue
GPIB Interface24-pin D-sub, female, IEEE 488 compatible
LAN InterfaceRJ-45, 10/100/1000 Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
USB Ports (Front)4 x USB 2.0 Type-A
External Trigger InputBNC female, 10 kOhm input impedance, TTL compatible
External Trigger OutputBNC female, TTL compatible
10 MHz Reference InputBNC female, 50 Ohm, -15 dBm to +10 dBm
Video Outputs1 x DisplayPort, 1 x DVI-D

Internal Controller

ParameterValue
ProcessorIntel Core i7
Storage DriveRemovable Solid State Drive (SSD), 120 GB or larger (configuration dependent)
System Memory8 GB or 16 GB RAM (configuration dependent)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 meters (9,842 feet)
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C
Relative HumidityType tested to 95% RH at 40 °C (non-condensing)
Vibration StandardMIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 compliant

Power Requirements

ParameterValue
AC Input Voltage100 VAC to 240 VAC (±10%)
AC Input Frequency50/60 Hz (100 to 240 VAC), 400 Hz (100 to 120 VAC)

Measurement Performance

ParameterValue
Receiver Damage Level+27 dBm RF or 40 VDC

Source

ParameterValue
Source Attenuator Range (Option 216/416)0 to 55 dB in 5 dB steps

Performance

ParameterValue
Number of Measurement ChannelsUp to 32
Maximum Number of TracesUp to 32 per channel
Measurement Sweep TypesLinear frequency, Log frequency, Power sweep, CW time, Segment sweep

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Rear Panel Auxiliary I/O Connector25-pin D-sub, female
Rear Panel Test Set I/O Connector25-pin D-sub, female
Rear Panel Handler I/O Connector36-pin, female

Technology

Vector Network Analysis

Applications

Microwave component characterization, S-parameter measurements, and device testing