Agilent PNA Family Microwave Network Analyzers Configuration Guide PNA-X N5241A PNA-X N5242A PNA-X N5244A PNA-X N5245A PNA E8362C PNA E8363C PNA E8364C PNA E8361C PNA N5250C PNA-L N5230C 10 MHz to 13.5 GHz 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 10 MHz to 43.5 GHz 10 MHz to 50 GHz 10 MHz to 20 GHz 10 MHz to 40 GHz 10 MHz to 50 GHz 10 MHz to 67 GHz 10 MHz to 110 GHz 300 kHz to 6, 13.
Table of Contents PNA-X Series Network Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Option configurations . . . . . . . . PNA-X Noise Figure Options . . . . . . Test set and power configuration options . Measurement applications . . . . . . Nonlinear vector network analysis . . . Pulse, antenna, millimeter-wave . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrade kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Agilent offers the following options for all PNA family network analyzers Certification options Documentation Complete set of measurements which tests unit to manufacturer’s published specifications. Includes calibration label, calibration certificate, and data report. Conforms to ISO 9001. The PNA Series instruments are equipped with an Online Help system available within the instrument in the following languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, and French.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer N5241A N5242A 10 MHz to 13.5 GHz 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz N5244A N5245A 10 MHz to 43.5 GHz 10 MHz to 50 GHz Option configurations To add options to a product, order the corresponding item number.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer Option configurations (continued) To add options to a product, order the corresponding item number.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer The PNA-X is an integrated vector network analyzer featuring a built-in S-parameter test set, one or two synthesized sources used for device stimulus, a hard disk drive, USB interfaces, and a 10.4” LCD touch screen display. The N5241A and the N5242A have 50 ohm, ruggedized 3.5 mm (m) test ports. The N5244A and the N5245A have 50 ohm, ruggedized 2.4 mm (m) test ports. Included with each instrument is a mouse, keyboard (U.S.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer • Add an internal second source, a combiner and mechanical switches to 2-port analyzer (Option 224) Available with 2-port model only, this option adds an internal second source, a combiner and mechanical switches. The internal second source provides an additional signal (fixed or swept) for two-tone third-order-intercept (TOI) and intermodulation testing of amplifiers, or it can be used as a fast swept-LO signal for fixed-IF testing of mixers and converters.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer Measurement applications □ Time domain (Option 010) This option enables the PNA-X to view reflection and transmission responses in time or distance. Use time domain to tune filters, gate out the response of fixtures and cables, characterize the impedance of transmission lines and more. □ Frequency offset (Option 080) This option enables the PNA-X to set the source frequency independently from where the receivers are tuned.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer Measurement applications (continued) □ Noise figure measurements using standard receivers (Option 028) This option adds firmware for high-accuracy noise figure measurements of amplifiers, frequency converters, and mixers using the PNA-X’s standard receivers, and utilizing Agilent’s unique sourcecorrection technique.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer PNA-X Noise Figure Options Summary Overview Option 028 Option 029 Option H29 Description Noise figure application using standard receivers only, for all PNA-X models. Noise figure application using standard or low-noise receivers, for N5241/42A models. Noise figure application using standard or low-noise receivers, for N5244/45A models. Required options 080 080 plus one of: 219, 224, 419, 423, or H85 080, 423 Includes low-noise receivers No Yes Yes, up to 26.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer Nonlinear vector network analysis Please refer to the Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer brochure for more information 5989-8575EN Pulse, antenna, mm-wave □ Pulsed-RF measurements (Option 008) This option extends the pulsed-RF measurement capability of the PNA-X to pulse widths below 267 ns, which is the limit for the standard wideband detection mode.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer Upgrade kits Upgrade kits are available to add options after initial purchase. To upgrade the PNA-X, order the corresponding item number. The model and serial numbers of the instrument to be retrofitted are required as part of the order. Description Frequency upgrade1 N5242A Extend analyzer’s frequency range to 26.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer Upgrade kits (continued) Upgrade kits are available to add options after initial purchase. To upgrade the PNA-X, order the corresponding item number. The model and serial numbers of the instrument to be retrofitted are required as part of the order.
PNA Series Network Analyzer1 E8362C E8363C E8364C 10 MHz to 20 GHz 10 MHz to 40 GHz 10 MHz to 50 GHz E8361C N5250C2 10 MHz to 67 GHz 10 MHz to 110 GHz Option configurations To add options to a product, order the corresponding item number.
PNA Series Network Analyzer The microwave PNA Series instruments are integrated vector network analyzers equipped with a built-in S-parameter test set, synthesized source, a hard disk drive, USB interfaces, and an 8.4” LCD color touch screen display. The E8362C has 3.5 mm male 50-ohm test ports. The E8361C has 1.85 mm male 50-ohm test ports. Included with each instrument is a mouse, keyboard (U.S.) and a 1-year return-to-Agilent service warranty.
PNA Series Network Analyzer □ 4-port measurement application (Option 550)1 Adds multiport analyzer mode to any PNA network analyzer with Option 014 configurable test set, which enables full 4-port error correction and measurement capabilities using an external test set. Only standard measurement class is available in the multiport analyzer mode.
PNA Series Network Analyzer Simplified test set block diagrams Standard power range Source Switch/splitter R1 Reference receiver Reference receiver A B R2 Measurement receivers Port 1 Port 2 Extended power range and bias-tees (Option UNL) Source Switch R1 Reference receiver Reference receiver Source attenuator1 R2 Source attenuator1 Bias-tee Bias-tee A Measurement receivers Port 1 B Port 2 1. Source attenuator for E8362/3/4C is 60 dB in 10 dB steps.
PNA Series Network Analyzer Simplified test set block diagrams – continued Configurable test set (Option 014) Source Switch R1 Reference receiver Reference receiver A B R2 Measurement receivers Port 1 Port 2 Configurable test set with extended power range and bias-tees (Option UNL and 014) Source Switch R1 Reference receiver Reference receiver Source attenuator1 Bias-tee R2 Source attenuator1 B A Bias-tee Measurement receivers Port 1 1.
PNA Series Network Analyzer Simplified test set block diagrams – continued Fully optioned, active device or mixer/converter test configuration (Options 014, UNL, 016, 080, 081) Source Switch/splitter/leveler R1 Reference receiver Reference receiver Source attenuator1 R2 Source attenuator1 Option 081 10 dB steps Bias-tee Measurement receivers 10 dB steps A Bias-tee B Receiver attenuator2 Source out Rcvr R1 in SRC out Cplr thru Cplr arm Rcvr A in Rcvr B in Cplr arm Cplr thru SRC Rcvr R
PNA Series Network Analyzer Simplified test set block diagrams – continued High-power configuration (Model E836xCH85) Source Switch/splitter/leveler +30 dBm Reference receiver Reference receiver +15 R1 dBm Source attenuator1 Source attenuator1 +30 dBm Option 081 +15 dBm A +30 dBm +40 dBm Rcvr R1 in SRC out +30 dBm Measurement receivers 10 dB steps Source out +15 R2 dBm Cplr thru Cplr arm +15 dBm B Receiver attenuator2 Rcvr A in 10 dB steps +30 dBm Rcvr B in +40 dBm Cplr arm Cpl
PNA Series Network Analyzer Simplified test set block diagrams – continued Fully optioned, pulse-RF, antenna, or mm-wave configuration (Options 014, UNL, 016, 080, 081, H11) Aux RF out (2 to 20 GHz) Aux LO out (2 to 20 GHz) Rear YIG source Option 080 Option H11 Multipliers (1, 2) Phase-locked loop 8.
PNA Series Network Analyzer N5250C millimeter-wave system □ N5250C MM PNA system1, 10 MHz to 110 GHz, includes: E8361C MW PNA with the following options: • Configurable test set – Option 014 • Extended power range and bias-tees – Option UNL • Frequency-offset mode – Option 080 • Reference channel switch – Option 081 • IF access – Option H11 N5260A millimeter-wave test set controller with test heads • 67 to 110 GHz test heads • 1.
PNA Series Network Analyzer N5250C millimeter-wave system – continued E8361C with Option H11 With Option 017, the signal is routed out of the PNA from the front panel jumpers rather than the ports. Without Option 017, the signal is routed from the front panel ports to the combiner assembly, allowing access to the PNA’s internal bias-tees. Test set I/O Receiver A Receiver B Port 2 Port 1 30 in. 76.2 cm 30 in. 76.2 cm LO IF1 RF IF2 IF3 IF4 48 in. 121.9 cm 48 in. 121.
PNA Series Network Analyzer Upgrade kits Upgrade kits for the PNA Series E8361C, E8362C, E8363C, E8364C, N5250C1 Upgrade kits are available to add options after initial purchase. To order an upgrade kit for the PNA series, order the analyzer’s model number followed by a “U”, then indicate the option to be added (for example, E8362CU-010). The current configuration and serial number of the instrument to be retrofitted are required as part of the order. □ Time-domain (Option 010) User installable.
PNA-L Series Network Analyzer Option configurations To add options to a product, order the corresponding item number. Description For N5230C Frequency range and test set (Mandatory, choose only one) Option 020 300 kHz–6 GHz 2-port standard test set N5230C-020 Option 025 300 kHz–6 GHz 2-port configurable test set and extended power range N5230C-025 Option 120 300 kHz–13.5 GHz 2-port standard test set N5230C-120 Option 125 300 kHz–13.
PNA-L Series Network Analyzer The PNA-L is an integrated vector network analyzer equipped with a built-in S-parameter test set, one or two synthesized sources used for device stimulus, a hard disk drive, USB interfaces, and an 8.4” LCD color touch screen display. 40 and 50 GHz models have 2.4 mm ruggedized male 50-ohm connectors, while all other models have 3.5 mm ruggedized male 50-ohm connectors. Included with each instrument is a mouse, keyboard (U.S.) and a 1-year return-to-Agilent service warranty.
PNA-L Series Network Analyzer Measurement applications □ Time domain (Option 010) This option enables the PNA Series to view reflection and transmission responses in both time or distance domain. Use time domain to tune filters, gate out the response of fixtures and cables, characterize the impedance of transmission line, and more. □ Frequency offset (Option 080) This option enables the PNA Series to set the source frequency independently from where the receivers are tuned.
PNA-L Series Network Analyzer Upgrade kits Upgrade kits are available to add options after initial purchase. To order an upgrade kit for the PNA-L series, order the analyzer’s model number followed by a “U”, then indicate the option to be added (example: N5230CU-010). The serial number of the instrument to be retrofitted is required as part of the order. □ Time-domain upgrade kit (Option 010) The serial number of the instrument to be retrofitted must be specified when ordering this kit. User installable.
Measurement Accessories A complete list of RF and microwave test accessories is available on our Web site: www.agilent.com/find/accessories Accessories are available in these connector types: 50 ohm Type-N, 3.5 mm, 7 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.92 mm, 1.85 mm, 1.0 mm, and waveguide. Test port cables and a calibration kit should be added for a complete measurement system. A verification kit is used to verify corrected system performance.
For devices with 1.0 mm connectors For devices with 1.85 mm connectors Mechanical calibration/verification kit Mechanical calibration kits □ 85059A DC to 110 GHz precision calibration/verification kit. Includes: 85059-60003 85059-60007 85059-60004 85059-60008 85059-60002 85059-60006 85059-60001 85059-60005 85059-60009 85059-60010 85059-60019 85059-60020 85059-60021 11920-60001 11920-60002 11920-60003 11500-60001 85059-60016 85059-60017 8710-2079 8710-2156 1.00 mm (m) short 2.450 mm 1.00 mm (f) short 2.
For devices with 2.4 mm connectors Mechanical calibration kits □85056A standard: DC to 50 GHz. Includes: 00901-60003 2.4 mm (m) fixed broadband load 00902-60004 2.4 mm (f) fixed broadband load 00915-60003 2.4 mm (m) sliding load 00915-60004 2.4 mm (f) sliding load 85056-60005 2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m) adapter 85056-60006 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f) adapter 85056-60007 2.4 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (f) adapter 85056-60020 2.4 mm (m) short 85056-60021 2.4 mm (f) short 85056-60022 2.4 mm (m) open 85056-60023 2.
Cables Note: Agilent offers the following 2.4 mm test port cables. Adapters will be necessary when using these cables for 2.92 mm measurements. □85133C1single, semi-rigid: 2.4 mm (f) to PSC-2.4 mm (f), 81 cm, 32 inches □85133D1set, semi-rigid: One 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (m), 53 cm, 21 inches, p/n 85133-60001 One 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f), 53 cm, 21 inches, p/n 85133-60002 □85133E1single, flexible: 2.4 mm (f) to PSC-2.4 mm (f), 97 cm, 38 inches □85133F1set, flexible: One 2.4 mm (f) to 2.
For devices with 3.5 mm or SMA connectors Mechanical calibration kits □ 85052B standard: DC to 26.5 GHz. Includes: 00902-60003 3.5 mm (m) fixed load 00902-60004 3.5 mm (f) fixed load 00911-60019 3.5 mm (m) sliding load 00911-60020 3.5 mm (f) sliding load 85052-60006 3.5 mm (m) short 85052-60007 3.5 mm (f) short 85052-60008 3.5 mm (m) open 85052-60009 3.5 mm (f) open 85052-60012 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter 85052-60013 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (m) adapter 85052-60014 3.5 mm (m) to 3.
□85131G1 single, semi-rigid: 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (m), 53 cm, 21 inches □85131H1 single, flexible: 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (m), 62.2 cm, 24.5 inches □ 85134C1 single, semi-rigid: PSC-3.5 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f), 81 cm, 32 inches □ 85134D1 set, semi-rigid: One 2.4 mm (f) to PSC-3.5 mm (f), 53 cm, 21 inches, p/n 85134-60002 One 2.4 mm (f) to PSC-3.5 mm (m), 53 cm, 21 inches, p/n 85134-60001 □ 85134E1 single, flexible: PSC-3.5 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f), 96 cm, 38 inches □ 85134F1 set, flexible: One 2.4 mm (f) to PSC-3.
For devices with 7 mm connectors For devices with waveguide Mechanical calibration kits Mechanical calibration kits □ 85050B standard: DC to 18 GHz. Includes: 00909-60008 7 mm coax termination 85050-60006 7 mm fixed broadband load 85050-80007 7 mm short 85050-80010 7 mm open 85050-80011 7 mm sliding load □ 85050C precision TRL: DC to 18 GHz.
Q Band Verification kits Includes: 11644-60005 Q-band termination 11644-20004 Q-band short 11644-20001 Q-band shim 11644-60002 Q-band 10 cm straight waveguide 11644-60017 Q-band 5 cm straight waveguide □ 85133F cable set (set, flexible, 2.4 mm, 53 cm each, 21 inches each) □ Q281A adapter (2.4 mm (f) to WR-22 waveguide adapter) □ Q281B adapter (2.
General Accessories USB Amplifiers □ N4688A CD-ROM drive □ 83006A power amplifier, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, 20 dB gain, Provides an external read/write CD-ROM drive with a USB cable. □ N4689A USB hub Provides a USB hub for connecting additional USB peripherals. 1 Hard drive □ N8981A spare hard drive with mounting cradle For E836xA/B and N5230A. □ N8982A spare hard drive with mounting cradle For E836xC and N5230C. □ N5242-60035 spare hard drive For N5242A with 1.6 GHz Pentium M CPU.
Applications Material measurements □ 85070E High-Temperature Dielectric Probe Kit The 85070E enables measurements of the dielectric properties of materials quickly and conveniently. Measurements made with this probe are nondestructive and require no sample preparation. The dielectric probe is well suited for measurements of liquid, semisolid and flat solid materials. Measurement results can be viewed in a variety of formats (ε’r, ε”r, tan δ or Cole-Cole).
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