The Keysight P5001B is a 2-port vector network analyzer spanning 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz, designed for RF and microwave component characterization. This PC-based instrument connects via Thunderbolt 3 to a host computer, delivering fast data transfer without onboard storage—ideal for secure test environments. The faceless, portable design combines measurement science proven in higher-performance VNAs with a compact form factor suitable for lab and field deployment.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz
• Ports: 2
• Input Impedance: 50 Ω
• Output Power: 10 dBm
• Dynamic Range: 148 dB
• Trace Noise: 0.0015 dB rms at 10 kHz IFBW
• Sweep Time: 2 ms (201-point sweep)
• IF Bandwidth: 10 kHz
– Key Features
• Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for high-speed host communication
• Lightweight, single-hand portable construction
• S-parameter, impedance, and time-domain measurement capability
• Compatible with Keysight Electronic Calibration (ECal) modules
• Dual-unit cascading support for extended port counts
• No local data storage, meeting classified environment requirements
• Firmware version A.19.80.06
– Typical Applications
• Component characterization and verification
• Impedance and transmission-line analysis
• Time-domain reflectometry (TDR with option S97011B)
• Noise figure measurement with vector correction (option S97029B)
• Pulsed-RF measurements
• Gain compression testing
• Fixture and discontinuity removal
– Compatibility & Integration
Requires a Thunderbolt 3–equipped host PC; USB 2.0 is not supported. Software implements the same GUI, SCPI command set, and measurement algorithms as Keysight’s established high-performance VNA platform. Optional measurement modules extend capability across noise, pulse, multiport, and spectral domains.
