The Keysight P5008A is a 2-port Vector Network Analyzer offering RF and microwave component characterization from 100 kHz to 53 GHz. This USB-controlled instrument delivers 101 dB dynamic range and -113 dBm noise floor in a compact 1.88 kg form factor, making it ideal for bench-top and portable measurement applications.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Power Performance
• Frequency range: 100 kHz to 53 GHz
• Dynamic range: 101 dB
• Output power: -12 dBm
• Power sweep range: -50 dBm to -12 dBm
• Noise floor: -113 dBm
• Harmonic content: -17 dBc
Physical & Electrical
• Ports: 2-port, 1.85 mm female connectors with MCX interface, 50 Ω impedance
• Dimensions: 176 mm (W) × 48 mm (H) × 333 mm (D)
• Weight: 1.88 kg
• Power supply: External AC-DC adapter (15 V, 6 A, 90 W)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C
Interfaces & Control
• USB, GPIB, Ethernet/LAN, and RS-232 connectivity
• Computer-controlled operation
– Key Features
• Measurement science aligned with Keysight PNA and ENA series instruments
• Compatible with all Keysight electronic calibration (ECal) modules for rapid calibration
• Optional pulsed-RF measurements, fixture removal, and time-domain analysis
• Noise figure measurements with vector correction capability
• Embedded local oscillator option
• Gain compression and spectrum analysis support
• Multiport calibrated measurement capability
– Typical Applications
Component and system characterization across RF and microwave frequencies; in-situ fixture testing; device gain and compression analysis; noise performance evaluation; frequency-dependent impedance measurement.
– Compatibility & Integration
USB 3.0 control with included cable assembly; native support for GPIB, Ethernet, and RS-232 instrumentation networks. Certified for environmental compliance per IEC 60068-2 standards with Type 3 testing equivalence.
