The Keysight N5222B PNA Microwave Network Analyzer delivers high-performance S-parameter and advanced RF measurements from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz. Built for R&D and manufacturing environments, this instrument combines exceptional dynamic range, low trace noise, and fast measurement speed with flexible port configurations and extensive software options for active device characterization, pulsed-RF analysis, and frequency converter testing.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Source Output Power: +13 dBm at 1 GHz; +11 dBm at 67 GHz
Dynamic Range: 134 dB at 20 GHz (test port)
Trace Noise: 0.002 dB rms at 1 kHz bandwidth
Measurement Speed: 3.6 to 23 μsec/point
Temperature Stability: <0.03 °C
Port Configurations: 2-port single-source or 4-port dual-source
– Key Features
• S-parameter measurements with minimal uncertainty and high stability
• Pulsed S-parameter capability via built-in pulse modulators and generators
• Active component characterization including differential and I/Q devices
• Gain compression and intermodulation distortion measurements
• Noise figure measurements using standard receivers
• VCO characterization with low-noise internal DC sources
• Wide frequency hop analysis up to 8 GHz span
• Source-phase control for advanced applications
• Frequency converter and mixer support
• Configurable test set with front-panel jumpers, receiver switch, reference mixer switch, source and receiver attenuators
• Optional pulse modulator for internal 1st source
– Software Applications
Time Domain Analysis, Advanced Pulsed-RF Measurements, Gain Compression Measurements, Device Measurement eXpert (DMX), Real-time S-parameter and power measurement uncertainty, Intermodulation distortion analysis, Noise figure characterization, and Source-phase control modules available.
– Typical Applications
Microwave component characterization, active device testing, frequency converter evaluation, pulsed RF analysis, and VCO performance validation.
