The Keysight P5000B is a compact, portable 2-port vector network analyzer designed for PC-based S-parameter measurements from 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz. Connected via Thunderbolt 3 interface, this lightweight instrument delivers benchtop-class performance in a hand-portable form factor, enabling measurements of passive devices, amplifiers, mixers, and frequency converters across laboratory, production, and field environments.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 4.5 GHz
• Ports: 2 built-in test ports
• Test Port Connectors: 3.5 mm (f)
• Input Impedance: 50 Ω
• Dynamic Range: 149 dB, 140 dB
• Output Power: 10 dBm
• Trace Noise: 0.0015 dB rms at 10 kHz IFBW
• Sweep Time (201 points): 2 ms minimum
• Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C)
• Maximum Sources: 1
– Key Features
• Measurement science, GUI, and SCPI command compatibility with Keysight high-performance VNA platforms
• Fast calibration support with Keysight Electronic Calibration (ECal) modules
• Port expansion capability through VNA cascading
• No internal data storage memory—suitable for classified environments
• Direct Receiver Access (DRA) configurations supported
• High-power device measurement capability
– Software & Measurement Capabilities
The P5000B integrates a comprehensive software portfolio enabling:
• Pulsed-RF measurements
• Automatic fixture removal
• Time domain and TDR analysis
• Noise figure measurements with vector correction
• Gain compression analysis
• Spectrum analysis to 4.5 GHz
• Multiport calibrated measurements
• Frequency offset mode
• Internal pulse generators and modulators
• Differential and I/Q device characterization
• Vector signal analysis
• Embedded local oscillator capability
– Typical Applications
Characterization of passive networks, active devices, and component libraries across RF/microwave development, manufacturing, and field service environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
Thunderbolt 3 connectivity provides high-speed data transfer to host PC; instrument operates as peripheral without independent memory storage.
