The Keysight P5024B is a PC-based Vector Network Analyzer delivering high-performance RF and microwave characterization across 9 kHz to 20 GHz. Connected via Thunderbolt 3 to a host computer, this compact Streamline Series instrument provides the measurement science of Keysight’s flagship PNA, ENA, and PXI platforms in a portable, one-hand-carry form factor.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 20 GHz
• Port Configurations: 4-port (Option 400) or 6-port (Option 600); 4-port with optional second source (Option 402)
• Dynamic Range: 137 dB
• Input Impedance: 50 Ω
• Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C)
• Sweep Types: Linear, Log, Segment, CW, Power, DC source
• Calibration: Keysight Electronic Calibration (ECal) module support
– Key Features
• Low trace noise performance and excellent temperature stability
• Supports Direct Receiver Access (DRA) configurations
• Optional second source for 4-port models enables Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) measurements
• Cascadable architecture extends port count across multiple units
• SCPI command programming for remote control
– Measurement Capabilities
The P5024B enables time-domain analysis with TDR, automatic fixture removal, pulsed-RF measurements, and vector-corrected noise figure analysis. Spectrum analysis, multiport calibrated measurements, embedded LO operation, and gain compression characterization are all supported. Direct receiver access supports advanced measurement configurations.
– Typical Applications
Designed for precise component characterization including filters, amplifiers, cables, and antennas. The instrument suits laboratory and field deployment scenarios requiring high dynamic range and frequency coverage from near-DC to millimeter-wave bands.
– Compatibility & Integration
Host computer control via Thunderbolt 3 eliminates onboard data storage constraints. Measurement software applications integrate directly with the host platform. The cascading architecture and optional second source enable complex multi-device test scenarios without external switching infrastructure.
