The Keysight N9951A is a member of the FieldFox family of handheld microwave analyzers, operating up to 44 GHz. It serves as a highly integrated handheld solution that can be configured as a cable and antenna analyzer, vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, and more, offering laboratory-grade performance in a rugged, portable form factor designed for field use.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
Display6.5-inch transflective color LCD (640 x 480 pixels)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply15 VDC (external AC to DC adapter, 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz input; 10.8 V, 4.6 Ah Lithium-Ion battery)
Operating Temperature-10 to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)292 mm x 188 mm x 72 mm
Weight3.2 kg

RF Specifications

ParameterValue
Cable and Antenna Analyzer (CAT) Frequency Range300 kHz to 44 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Frequency Range300 kHz to 44 GHz
Spectrum Analyzer Frequency Range (Option 233)9 kHz to 44 GHz
Aging Rate±1 ppm/year
Frequency Temperature Stability±0.5 ppm (-10 °C to 55 °C)

Vector Network Analyzer

ParameterValue
VNA System Dynamic Range (300 kHz to 9 GHz)110 dB (typical)
VNA System Dynamic Range (9 GHz to 26.5 GHz)100 dB (typical)

Cable and Antenna Analyzer

ParameterValue
CAT Sweep Resolution101 to 10001 points
CAT MeasurementsDistance-to-Fault, Return Loss, Cable Loss, VSWR, 1-Port Cable Loss

Spectrum Analyzer

ParameterValue
SA Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range10 Hz to 5 MHz (in 1-3-10 sequence)
SA Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range1 Hz to 5 MHz
SA DANL (preamp off, 2 GHz)-145 dBm/Hz (typical)
SA Phase Noise (10 kHz offset at 1 GHz)-111 dBc/Hz (typical)
RF Input Attenuation Range (Option 233)0 to 40 dB (in 5 dB steps)
Preamplifier Frequency Range (Option 235)100 kHz to 44 GHz

Physical & Environmental

ParameterValue
Test Port Connectors2.4 mm male
IP RatingIP53
MIL-SPEC ComplianceMIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
Storage Temperature Range-51 °C to 71 °C
Operating Humidity95% relative humidity at 40 °C

Power Specifications

ParameterValue
Battery Operational Time4 hours (typical)
Battery Charge Time4 hours (100% charge, unit off)

Cable and Antenna Analyzer (CAT)

ParameterValue
CAT Sweep Points101, 201, 401, 601, 801, 1001, 1601, 4001, 10001 (user selectable)

Vector Network Analyzer (Option 210)

ParameterValue
VNA Sweep Points101, 201, 401, 601, 801, 1001, 1601, 4001, 10001 (user selectable)
VNA S-ParametersS11, S21, S12, S22 (Option 210)

Spectrum Analyzer (Option 233)

ParameterValue
SA DANL (preamp on, 2 GHz)-163 dBm/Hz (typical)
SA Third-Order Intercept (TOI)+15 dBm (nominal, at 2.4 GHz)
SA Phase Noise (100 kHz offset at 1 GHz)-110 dBc/Hz (typical)

Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (Option 350)

ParameterValue
RTSA Bandwidth10 MHz (Option 350)

I/Q Analyzer (Option 351)

ParameterValue
I/Q Analyzer Bandwidth10 MHz (Option 351)

GPS Receiver (Option 330)

ParameterValue
GPS Position Accuracy< 2.5 m (typical, CEP 50%)

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External Trigger Input ConnectorBNC, female
External Reference Input ConnectorBNC, female, 10 MHz
Reference Output ConnectorBNC, female, 10 MHz

RF Input & Power Handling

ParameterValue
Maximum Input Power (Port 1/2)+27 dBm (0.5 W)
Maximum DC Input Voltage±40 VDC

Vector Voltmeter

ParameterValue
Vector Voltmeter Frequency Range (Option 308)300 kHz to 44 GHz

Power Meter

ParameterValue
Built-In Power Meter Frequency Range (Option 310)9 kHz to 44 GHz

Storage & Interfaces

ParameterValue
Internal Storage4 GB
External Storage TypeSD/SDHC card, USB Flash Drive
USB Host Ports2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
LAN Interface Port100Base-T RJ-45

Power Supply

ParameterValue
AC Adapter Input100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
AC Adapter Output15 VDC, 4.0 A
Battery SpecificationLithium-ion, 10.8 V, 4.6 Ah, 50 Wh

Technology

Handheld Microwave Analyzer

Applications

RF and Microwave Field Testing