The Keysight N5227B is a 67 GHz PNA microwave network analyzer engineered for precision S-parameter measurements from 900 Hz to 67 GHz, with optional extension to 110 GHz via external frequency extenders. Available in 2-port and 4-port configurations, it delivers dynamic range to 128 dB at 67 GHz and 134 dB at 20 GHz, enabling characterization of microwave and millimeter-wave components in research, development, and manufacturing environments.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency range: 900 Hz to 67 GHz standard; extendable to 110 GHz with external frequency extenders; optional 10 MHz lower frequency range
• Ports: 2-port (single source) or 4-port (dual source) configurations
• Test ports: 50 ohm, ruggedized 1.85 mm connectors (male)
• Dynamic range: 128 dB at 67 GHz; 134 dB at 20 GHz; 127–128 dB general
• Output power: +13 dBm at 1 GHz declining to +11 dBm at 67 GHz
• Receiver noise floor: −116 dBm
• Trace noise: 0.003 dB RMS; 0.002 dB RMS at 1 kHz bandwidth
• Frequency stability: < 0.03 dB/°C
• Harmonic content: −60 dBc
• Measurement speed: 201-point sweep in 5.5–6.3 ms; 3.6–23 μsec per point
• Display: 12.1 inch LCD touchscreen with multi-touch interface
• Form factor: Benchtop
• Interfaces: USB
– Key Features
• Dual synthesized sources enable single-unit testing of two-port and four-port devices
• Built-in S-parameter test set with source and receiver attenuators
• Bias-tees and noise figure measurement capability
• Pulse modulators and pulse generators for pulsed S-parameter characterization
• Solid-state drive storage
• Frequency-tracking software for group delay measurement of frequency converters with embedded local oscillators
– Measurement Capabilities
• S-parameter acquisition with high accuracy across the frequency range
• Active component characterization: amplifiers, mixers, frequency converters
• Gain compression and intermodulation distortion analysis
• Pulsed RF, noise figure, EVM, and source-phase control measurements
– Operating Conditions
All specifications apply at 25 °C ±5 °C after 90 minutes thermal stabilization.
