The Keysight P5000B is a compact, portable 2-port Vector Network Analyzer delivering high-performance RF and microwave measurements from 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz. This faceless VNA connects via Thunderbolt 3 to a host PC and employs the same measurement science as Keysight’s PNA and ENA series, ensuring fast, reliable, and repeatable characterization of passive components, amplifiers, mixers, and frequency converters.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz
Port Configuration: 2-port with 3.5 mm (f) test port connectors
Performance: dynamic range, measurement speed, trace noise, and temperature stability. System dynamic range specified at 10 Hz IF bandwidth with no averaging. Receiver dynamic range defined by maximum measurable power (Pmax). Trace noise represents random system noise superimposed on DUT responses.
Interface: Thunderbolt 3 for high-throughput data transfer
Power Consumption: 120 V, 66 W maximum; 240 V, 68 W maximum
– Key Features
• Utilizes identical GUI and SCPI command set as PNA and ENA VNAs
• Software-upgradeable architecture with hardware performance enhancements
• Compatible with Keysight Electronic Calibration (ECal) modules for rapid calibration
• Cascade two units to extend port count beyond 2 ports
• Portable form factor enables sharing across R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams
– Software Options & Applications
Pulsed-RF measurements • Automatic fixture removal • Time domain analysis including TDR • Noise figure measurements with vector correction • Embedded LO capability • Gain compression measurements • Spectrum analysis • Multiport calibrated measurements • VNA activation software keeps the instrument current
– Compatibility & Integration
The P5000B shares measurement architecture and control software with Keysight’s high-performance VNA portfolio, enabling seamless integration into existing test environments and workflows. Direct compatibility with Keysight ECal modules eliminates external calibration dependencies.
