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Keysight N5247B PNA-X

The N5247B is a high-performance microwave network analyzer designed for comprehensive characterization of active and passive components across a frequency range of 10 MHz to 67 GHz. It is a 4-port instrument equipped with three internal sources.

Our tool integrates multiple functionalities, such as S-parameter and noise receivers, pulse modulators and generators, and a flexible set of switches and RF access points. This integration allows for a broad range of linear and nonlinear measurements, including gain compression, intermodulation distortion, and noise figure, all with a single connection to the device under test.

User manual

Manufacturer’s webpage

 

Key specifications include:
  • Dynamic Range: Up to 129 dB, facilitating precise measurements of devices with high isolation requirements
  • Output Power: Nominal power levels up to 13 dBm, suitable for driving a wide range of devices under test
  • Trace Noise: As low as 0.002 dB RMS, ensuring high measurement fidelity
Hardware included

  • Option -423 4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • Option -020 IF inputs

  • Option -021 pulse modulator on first source and option -022 pulse modulator on second source

  • Option -UNY enhanced low phase noise performance

  • Option -XSB Third RF source up to 13.5 GHz

  • Option -E29 noise receiver to 70 GHz

  • U8488A Power Sensor, 10MHz-67GHz 1.85 mm

  • N4694D ECal module 67 GHz 2-port 1.85 mm

  • 85058E Economy mechanical calibration kit, DC to 67 GHz, 1.85 mm

  • U9391G Comb Generator, 10 MHz to 67 GHz

Software included
  • Automatic fixture removal software

  • Enhanced time domain analysis with TDR software

  • Advanced pulsed-RF measurements

  • Noise figure measurements with vector correction

  • Modulation distortion up to 70 GHz

  • Vector and scalar mixer/converter measurements

  • Gain-compression measurements

  • Intermodulation distortion measurements

  • Differential and I/Q device measurements

  • Spectrum analysis up to 70 GHz

  • True-mode stimulus

  • Nonlinear component characterization

  • Nonlinear X-parameters

  • Nonlinear pulse envelope domain

  • Arbitrary load control, device characterization

  • Phase noise measurement up to 70 GHz