Keysight PNA-X Series User Manual

Application exibility
Far-eld antenna measurements
These products are ideally suited for antennas with multiple test ports, or applications
that require measuring the co- and cross-polarization response. One PIN switch can
switch transmit polarization, and a second PIN switch can switch between the separate
test ports of the antenna. With this technique, the co- and cross-polarization response
of each test port can be measured in one rotation of the antenna.
Near-eld antenna measurements
For near-eld applications, both the co- and cross-polarized response of an antenna can
be measured at multiple frequencies in a single scan across the antenna. For the dual
polarized response, a PIN switch can be used to rapidly switch between the two probe
polarizations.
Radar cross-section measurements
For Radar cross-section (RCS) applications, the ability to rapidly switch transmit and
receive polarization allows full polarimetric RCS measurements to be made quickly and
easily.
Complex switch congurations
Complex PIN switch trees with multiple outputs can be easily congured. Figure 54
shows conceptually how multiple PIN switches can be congured. Congurations such
as these are used in making phased-array antenna measurements.
Figure 54. Example 1P16T switch conguration constructed from modular components.
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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)