Specifications

IF inputs for antenna and millimeter-wave - Option 020 - PNA N522xA and PNA-X N524xA

The PNA-X IF access option provides network analyzer IF signal path access for

applications including antenna measurements, and extended frequency coverage

beyond 26.5 GHz.

With Option 020 IF access, antenna-test professionals can use an externally generated

10.7 MHz IF, bypassing the PNA-X’s internal first converter to achieve maximum sensitivity

with remote mixing for antenna measurements. By combining IF access with frequency-

offset capability and advanced triggering that supports synchronization with external

signal generators, users can attain exceptionally accurate antenna and radar cross

section (RCS) measurements faster than previously possible.

When making antenna measurements with a remote mixing configuration, up to 20 dB

more sensitivity is possible. When the PNA-X is equipped with Option 020 and the

N5260A millimeter-wave controller, it can be configured for broadband measurements

from 10 MHz to 110 GHz.

Pulse modulator for internal 1st source - Option 021 - PNA N522xA and PNA-X N524xA

The PNA-X Option 021 adds an internal pulse modulation capability to the first internal

source for pulsed-RF measurements with a frequency range of 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz.

With Option 021, the PNA-X provides pulsed stimuli at test port one that allows forward

direction pulse measurements. By combining Option 025 internal pulse generators and

Option 008 pulse measurements application, the PNA-X can be a fully integrated, fast

and accurate pulse measurement system, which provides full pulse measurement

capabilities such as pulse average, point-in-pulse and pulse-profile.

Four internal pulse generators - Option 025 - PNA N522xA and PNA-X N524xA

Option 025 adds four internal pulse generator outputs to control internal or external pulse

modulators and IF gates for pulsed-RF measurements, or to set the device conditions.

Each pulse generator can be controlled independently from Option 008 pulse measure-

ment application or through the remote interface. The pulse signals from four generators

are available on the Pulse-I/O D-sub connector on the PNA-X rear panel. The N1966A

pulse I/O adapter is recommended if using external pulse modulators.

By combining Option 021/022 internal pulse modulators and Option 008 pulse mea-

surements application, the PNA-X can be a fully integrated, fast and accurate pulse

measurement system, which provides full pulse measurement capabilities such as pulse

average, point-in-pulse and pulse-profiling.

LO source 26.5 GHz - Option 108 - PNA N522xA and PNA-X N524xA

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frequency convertors.

Fast CW mode - Option 118 - PNA N522xA and PNA-X N524xA

Fast CW mode provides extremely fast data acquisition speed of 400,000 points per

second; with up to five measurement receivers simultaneously.