Specifications

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. style),
and a 1-year return-to-Agilent service warranty.
Test set and power configuration options
• 2-port standard test set and power range (Option 200)
The standard 2-port test set comes with six front-panel access
loops. The loops provide access to the signal path between
(a) the source output and the reference receiver, (b) the source
output and directional coupler thru arm and (c) the coupled
arm of the directional coupler and the port receiver. The standard
test set also includes a solid-state internal RF transfer switch
in the R1 reference-receiver path.
• 4-port standard test set, power range and an internal second
source (Option 400)
The standard 4-port test set comes with 12 front-panel access
loops and a built-in second source. The loops provide access to
the signal path between (a) the source output and the reference
receiver, (b) the source output and directional coupler thru arm
and (c) the coupled arm of the directional coupler and the port
receiver. 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.
With two sources, source 1 is accessible through test ports 1
and 2, and source 2 is accessible through test ports 3 and 4.
The standard test set also includes a solid-state internal RF
transfer switch in the R1 reference-receiver path. Recommends
Option 080.
• Extended power range and bias-tees (Option 219, 419)
Adds to the standard test set one 65 dB for N5241A/42A
and 60 dB for N5244A/45A source attenuator (settable in 5 dB
increments for N5241A/42A and 10 dB increments for
N5244A/45A), one 35 dB receiver attenuator (settable in 5 dB
increments), and one bias-tee to each test port. Option 219
requires Option 200, and Option 419 requires Option 400.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer
Test port 1
R1
Source 1
OUT 1
OUT 2
Test port 2
R2
B
A
Test port 3
C
R3
Test port 1
R1
Source 1
OUT 1
OUT 2
Source 2
OUT 1 OUT 2
Test port 4
R4
Test port 2
R2
D B
A
Test port 1
R1
Source 1
OUT 1
OUT 2
Test port 2
R2
35 dB
65 dB
35 dB
65 dB
A B
Test port 3
C
R3
Test port 1
R1
Source 1
OUT 1
OUT 2
Source 2
OUT 1 OUT 2
Test port 4
R4
Test port 2
R2
35 dB
65 dB
35 dB
65 dB
65 dB
35 dB
65 dB
A
35 dB
D B