Keysight PNA-X Series User Manual

Choosing a network analyzer
The frequency and sensitivity requirements of your antenna system will determine the
network analyzer specications. Keysight offers three families of network analyzers: the
PNA Series, the PNA-L Series and the ENA Series. Keysight has developed options for
the PNA Series specically for antenna measurements. Because of these options, the
PNA Series is often the preferred analyzer for antenna solutions. However, there are
applications which do not require these options and the lower cost PNA-L Series or ENA
Series analyzers may be the right solution. For secure environments, a PNA or PNA-L Se-
ries analyzer must be used. Select an analyzer from the following table that meets your
frequency and sensitivity requirements.
Refer to the ENA data sheet, literature number 5988-3780EN or the PNA and PNA-L
data sheets, literature numbers 5988-7988EN and 5989-0514EN for more detailed
information.
Table 1. Keysight network analyzer typical values
Family Model/option
(std./configurable
test set)
Frequency range Frequency stepping speed
(10 MHz/pt at max IF BW
with no band crossings
at 1 GHz)
Sensitivity at test
port with 1 kHz IF
BW at Fmax
Sensitivity at direct receiver
input with 1 kHz IF BW (w/
Option 014 for PNA) at Fmax
Power out
at Fmax
ENA E5070C 300 kHz
to 3 GHz
* < –90 dBm ** +10 dBm
E5071C 300 kHz to
8.5/20 GHz
* <–103 dBm/-86 dBm ** +5 dBm
PNA-L N5230C
Option 020/025
300 kHz to 8.5 GHz 160 μs < –99 dBm < –108 dBm +10 dBm
N5231A 2/4-port 300 kHz to 13.5 GHz 160 μs < –90 dBm < –106 dBm +2 dBm
N5232A 2/4-port 10 MHz to 20 GHz 160 μs < –86 dBm < –97 dBm +10 dBm
N5234A 2-port 10 MHz to 43.5 GHz 160 μs < –80 dBm < –86 dBm/-95 dBm –5 dBm
N5235A 2-port 10 MHz to 50 GHz 160 μs < –80 dBm < –78 dBm/-93 dBm –9 dBm
PNA E8362C/N5222A 10 MHz to 20 GHz 278 μs/100 μs < –100 dBm/-94 dBm < –114 dBm/-110 dBm +3 dBm/
+13 dBm
E8363C/N5224A 10 MHz to 40 GHz 278 μs/100 μs < –94 dBm/-94 dBm < –105 dBm/-108 dBm –4 dBm/
+11 dBm
E8364C/N5225A 10 MHz to 50 GHz 278 μs/100 μs < –94 dBm/-94 dBm < –103 dBm/-105 dBm –10 dBm/
+8 dBm
E8361C/N5227A 10 MHz to 67 GHz 278 μs/100 μs < –79 dBm/-94 dBm < –88 dBm/-103 dBm –5 dBm/
+5 dBm
PNA-X N5242A 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 100 μs < –100 dBm < –115 dBm +11 dBm
N5244A 10 MHz to 43.5 GHz 100 μs < –100 dBm < –100 dBm +5 dBm
N5245A 10 MHz to 50 GHz 100 μs < –100 dBm < –115 dBm –8 dBm
1. Note: Option H11 sensitivity is typically –127 dBm * Data not available ** Option not available
What to do if the sensitivity requirement cannot be met
If the AUT is located far from the analyzer, requiring long cables, then the loss caused
by the cables could be signicant, reducing accuracy and dynamic range. You may also
be unable to nd an analyzer that meets your sensitivity requirements. In this situation,
downconverting the signal to an IF signal by using the 85309 LO/IF distribution unit with
85320A/B remote mixers brings the measurement closer to the AUT. This reduces RF
cable loss and maximizes accuracy and dynamic range. Options H11 and 014 on the PNA
network analyzers both support a remote mixing conguration. Refer to “Receive site
conguration with external mixing” to congure your system.
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Keysight PNA-X Series Specifications

General

Output Power	+13 dBm (typical)
Number of Ports	2 or 4
Dimensions	426 mm (W) x 470 mm (D)
Power Requirements	100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Frequency Range	10 MHz to 26.5 GHz (varies by model)