The Keysight E5072A is a 2-port network analyzer built for RF component characterization across R&D and manufacturing environments. It delivers dynamic range to 151 dB with direct receiver access and measurement speeds as fast as 7 milliseconds for full 2-port calibration at 401 points. The configurable test set provides direct access to internal signal paths—source, receivers, and bridges—enabling specialized measurements and external component integration. This architecture supports full performance characterization of passive and active components including antennas, filters, and high-power amplifiers, with single power-sweep capability for nonlinear device analysis.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 30 kHz to 4.5 GHz (Option 245); 30 kHz to 8.5 GHz (Option 285)
• Dynamic Range: Up to 130 dB; 151 dB with direct receiver access; 98 dB system dynamic range under specified boundary conditions
• Output Power: –85 to +16 dBm leveled (300 kHz to 3 GHz); up to +20 dBm from test port (300 kHz to 1 GHz); 65 dB power sweep range
• Measurement Speed: 7 ms (full 2-port calibration, 401 points); 33 ms (IFBW = 100 kHz, 200 MHz span, 1601 points)
• Temperature Stability: 0.005 dB/°C
• Trace Noise: 0.004 dB rms (IFBW = 70 kHz)
• Display: 10.4-in
• Ports: 2
– Key Features
• Direct receiver access for extended dynamic range measurements
• Configurable test set with access to source, receiver, and bridge signal paths
• S-parameter, time-domain, and frequency-domain measurement capability
• Passive Intermodulation (PIM) measurement combined with S-parameter analysis
• Nonlinear device characterization via single power sweep
• High-power measurement support for real-condition device testing
– Typical Applications
• Active and passive RF component characterization
• Filter and antenna performance validation
• High-power amplifier testing
• Time-domain reflectometry and impedance analysis
• PIM detection in passive networks
– Compatibility & Integration
• 100% code compatible with E5071C (firmware revision 9.61 or earlier)
• Code emulation tool (cXL) for 8753ES migration
• USB and GPIB interfaces
• VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) support for automation and custom interfaces
• Power meter control via 82357B interface
