The Keysight N5242B is a PNA-X microwave network analyzer providing industry-leading performance and extreme flexibility for characterizing active and passive microwave devices. Operating up to 26.5 GHz, it is available in 2- or 4-port configurations and features a large, capacitive multi-touch interface. The PNA-X family replaces multiple racks of equipment by integrating multiple measurement applications (such as spectrum analysis, noise figure, and intermodulation distortion) into a single instrument.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (10/100/1000Base-T), USB (front and rear), GPIB (IEEE-488) |
| Display | 12.1-inch WXGA color capacitive multi-touch LCD |
| Mass Storage | Removable Solid State Drive (SSD) |
System Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz (starts at 900 Hz with option) |
| Number of Test Ports | 2 or 4 ports (configuration dependent) |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
| System Impedance | 50 Ω |
Interfaces and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Test Port Connector Type | 3.5 mm (male) |
| 10 MHz Reference Input | BNC (female) |
| 10 MHz Reference Output | BNC (female) |
| External Trigger I/O | BNC (female) |
| LAN Interface | 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Sweep and Measurement Speed
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Types | Linear frequency, CW time, log frequency, power sweep, segment sweep |
Test Port Output (Source)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Sources | Up to 2 independent internal sources (for 4-port models) |
Measurement and Display Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Formats | Log magnitude, linear magnitude, phase, group delay, SWR, Smith chart, polar, real, imaginary |
| Display Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels (WXGA) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Receiver IF Bandwidth | 1 Hz to 15 MHz |
| Maximum Points per Trace | 100,001 |
Measurement Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Calibrations | SOLT, TRL, LRM, Unknown Thru, ECal |
| Spectrum Analysis | Supported (Option 090 dependent) |
| Noise Figure Measurement | Supported (Option 029 dependent) |
| Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) | Supported (Option 087 dependent) |
| True-Mode Stimulus (Differential) | Supported (Option 460 dependent) |
| Non-Linear VNA (NVNA) | Supported (Option 510 dependent) |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | IEEE 488.2 compatible |
Technology
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
Applications
Microwave component characterization, active device testing, S-parameter measurements, spectrum analysis, noise figure, intermodulation distortion