The Keysight P9370B is a compact, 2-port Vector Network Analyzer designed for RF and microwave component testing from 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz. This portable, faceless instrument connects to an external computer via Thunderbolt 3, enabling high-speed data processing and a graphical interface consistent with Keysight’s higher-performance VNA platforms. Weighing less than 2 kg, it delivers measurement science aligned with the PNA, ENA, and PXI series while prioritizing portability and cost-effectiveness across shared laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz
Ports: 2-port configuration
System Dynamic Range (10 Hz IF bandwidth): 115 dB at both 4 GHz and 20 GHz
Maximum Output Power: +8 dBm at 4 GHz and 20 GHz
Power Sweep Range: −60 to +7 dBm at 4 GHz; −60 to +10 dBm at 20 GHz
Test Port Noise Floor: −107 dBm at 4 GHz and 20 GHz
Receiver Compression at Test Port: 0.2 dB magnitude / 5° phase at +8 dBm input power
Trace Noise: 0.0015 dB rms / 0.01° rms at 4 GHz; 0.0018 dB rms / 0.024° rms at 20 GHz
Temperature Stability: 0.005 dB/°C (magnitude) / 0.1°/°C (phase) at 4 GHz
Weight: Less than 2 kg
– Key Features
• Electronic Calibration (ECal) module support for rapid calibration cycles
• Thunderbolt 3 interface for external computer control and data transfer
• Error correction capabilities aligned with Keysight’s VNA measurement science
• Time Domain Analysis (TDR) and automatic fixture removal software support
• Environmental qualification per IEC 60068-2 and MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
• Specifications valid over 25 °C ± 5 °C after 60-minute warm-up
– Typical Applications
Component characterization, system-level RF testing, insertion loss and return loss measurement, and distributed testing across multiple team locations.
– Compatibility & Integration
Requires Keysight IO Libraries Suite 2021 update or later and network analyzer software installed from Keysight’s website. Supports SCPI commands and GUI environment consistent with PNA, ENA, and PXI VNA architectures.
