The Keysight N5232A PNA-L is a 20 GHz microwave network analyzer engineered for RF and microwave component characterization across R&D and manufacturing environments. This 2-port or 4-port vector network analyzer delivers 133 dB system dynamic range and 300 kHz to 20 GHz frequency coverage, enabling fast, accurate S-parameter measurements essential for filter design, amplifier validation, and transmission line analysis.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Measurement Performance
• Frequency range: 300 kHz to 20 GHz
• System dynamic range: 133 dB
• IF bandwidth: Up to 15 MHz
• Noise floor: -120 dBm at 10 Hz IF bandwidth
• Measurement points: Up to 100,001
• Channels: Up to 200
• Power output: +13 dBm maximum
• Harmonic content: -18 dBc
Hardware Configuration
• Available ports: 2-port or 4-port
• RF connectors: 3.5 mm Male
• Weight: Approximately 50 lbs
• Dimensions: 24 × 20 × 16 inches
Operating Parameters
• Temperature range: 25 °C ±5 °C (instrument warm-up: 90 minutes)
– Key Features
The N5232A executes vector S-parameter measurements with speed and precision across its full frequency span. The 133 dB dynamic range supports characterization of low-loss and high-loss networks. Selectable IF bandwidth up to 15 MHz accelerates measurement sweeps while maintaining noise performance. Up to 200 channels enable complex multi-parameter test sequences without configuration delays.
Four-port configurations include standard test set (Option 400) or extended power range through front-panel jumpers and source attenuators (Option 416).
– Typical Applications
Passive and active RF/microwave component testing, including filters, amplifiers, mixers, and matching networks. Phase and gain characterization of transmission systems. Impedance and reflection measurements across filter and resonator designs.
– Compatibility & Integration
RF test systems use 3.5 mm connectors. The N5232A is classified as obsolete effective June 1, 2024. Repair and technical support availability has narrowed; upgrade paths to current “B-model” PNA-L versions may be available on a case-by-case basis. Calibration certificate and ferrite inductors included.
