The Keysight P5001B is a PC-based, two-port vector network analyzer operating from 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz. This compact Streamline Series instrument connects via Thunderbolt 3 to deliver fast, repeatable RF characterization without requiring onboard data storage. Its lightweight, portable design enables field deployment and team sharing in space-constrained environments.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz
• Ports: 2
• Input Impedance: 50 Ω
• Dynamic Range: 148 dB
• Trace Noise: 0.0015 dB rms (10 kHz IFBW)
• Output Power: 10 dBm
• Sweep Types: Linear, Log, Segment, CW, Power, DC source
• Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C connectors)
– Key Features
• One-handed portability with minimal physical footprint
• High-speed Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for efficient measurement throughput
• Measurement science, GUI, and SCPI command compatibility with Keysight’s higher-performance VNA platforms
• No onboard data storage—suitable for classified environments
• Electronic Calibration (ECal) module support
• Cascadable architecture for extended port configurations
• Software-upgradeable with optional measurement applications:
• Pulsed-RF measurements
• Automatic Fixture Removal (AFR)
• Time Domain Analysis (TDR)
• Noise Figure with vector correction
• Embedded LO capability
• Gain Compression measurements
• Spectrum Analysis
• Multiport calibrated measurements
• Performance-enabling software upgrades available; VNA activation software keeps instrument current
– Typical Applications
Component characterization, RF filter and amplifier testing, transmission line analysis, fixture de-embedding, and field-based RF diagnostics.
– Compatibility & Integration
Connects to host PC via Thunderbolt 3. Host PC requirements and recommended system configurations are documented separately.
