Keysight Technologies N5242A-200
2-port, 10 MHz - 26.5 GHz PNA-X Network Analyzer, 3.5 mm (m)
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Keysight Technologies - N5242A-200
The Keysight N5242A-200 is part of the brand's PNA Series and builds on Keysight (formerly Agilent)'s 40-year legacy of excellence to deliver new standards in speed, accuracy, and versatility for microwave network analysis. The PNA's architecture includes high quality, stable hardware and flexible software. The standard PNA is suitable for testing passive and active devices such as filters and amplifiers. Users can easily add options to test mixers, harmonics, intermodulation distortion (IMD), pulsed-RF, antennas and millimeter-wave (mmwave) components.
N5242A-200 Product Highlights
• High dynamic range: 127 dB at 20 GHz at test port
• Low trace noise: 0.002 dB rms at 1 kHz bandwidth
• Fast measurement speed: 4.5 to 26 isec/point
• High stability: 0.05 dB/degrees Celsius
• Modern calibration capabilities and wide-range of ECal modules
• Advanced applications for mixer and pulse measurements Single-ended and balanced measurements - 32 measurement channels, unlimited traces, and 16,001 points per channel
• Connectivity with Open Windows(R) XP, 6 USB connectors, LAN, and GPIB
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--, 010, 200, 898
See Configuration Details
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898
Built-in performance test software for standards compliant calibration, perpetual license
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010
Time Domain
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200
2 ports, single source
Standard Rental Accessories*
* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
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Wrench Torque 8 in/lb 20 mm Open End
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Cable Guard
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Cable RF Front-Rear Panel Jumper SMA(m) - SMA(m)
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Keyboard USB
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Mouse Optical
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Cover Front
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Cover Rear
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USB Drive with Software and Manuals
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50 ohm SMA Terminator, male
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--, 010, 029, 080, 083, 084, 086, 087, 200, 219, 224
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083
Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements
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084
Embedded LO measurements
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086
Gain compression application
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087
Intermodulation distortion measurements
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200
2 ports, single source
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080
Frequency-offset measurements
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010
Time Domain
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029
Fully-corrected noise-figure measurements to 26.5 GHz
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219
Add extended power range and bias-tees to 2 port analyzer
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224
Add internal second source, combiner and mechanical switches to 2-port analyzer
Standard Rental Accessories*
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
Wrench Torque 8 in/lb 20 mm Open End
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Cable Guard
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Cable RF Front-Rear Panel Jumper SMA(m) - SMA(m)
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Keyboard USB
Qty: 1 -
Mouse Optical
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Cover Front
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Cover Rear
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USB Drive with Software and Manuals
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008
Pulsed-RF measurements
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010
Time Domain
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021
Add pulse modulator to internal first source
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025
Add four internal pulse generators
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200
2 ports, single source
Standard Rental Accessories*
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
Wrench Torque 8 in/lb 20 mm Open End
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Cable Guard
Qty: 2 -
Cable Guard
Qty: 1 -
Cable RF Front-Rear Panel Jumper SMA(m) - SMA(m)
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Handle Kit 6-Hole
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USB Drive with Software and Manuals
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--, 008, 010, 021, 022, 025, 200, 898
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008
Pulsed-RF measurements
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010
Time Domain
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021
Add pulse modulator to internal first source
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022
Add pulse modulator to internal second source
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025
Add four internal pulse generators
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200
2 ports, single source
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898
Built-in performance test software for standards compliant calibration, perpetual license
Standard Rental Accessories*
* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
Adapter 3.5 mm(f) - 3.5 mm(m)
Qty: 1 -
Wrench Torque 8 in/lb 20 mm Open End
Qty: 1 -
Cable Guard
Qty: 2 -
Cable RF Front-Rear Panel Jumper SMA(m) - SMA(m)
Qty: 9 -
Keyboard USB
Qty: 1 -
Mouse Optical
Qty: 1 -
Cover Front
Qty: 1 -
Cover Rear
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1
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--, 029, 080, 200, 219, 224
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029
Fully-Corrected Noise-Figure Measurements To 26.5 Ghz
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080
Frequency Offset Measurements
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200
2 Ports, Single Source
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219
Add Extended Power Range And Bias-Tees To 2 Port Analyzer
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224
Add Internal Second Source, Combiner And Mechanical Switches To 2-Port Analyzer
Standard Rental Accessories*
* Leased or Buy Used product accessories will be confirmed with quote.
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Cord Power
Qty: 1 -
Adapter 3.5 mm(f) - 3.5 mm(m)
Qty: 1 -
Wrench Torque 8 in/lb 20 mm Open End
Qty: 1 -
Cable Guard
Qty: 2 -
Cable RF Front-Rear Panel Jumper SMA(m) - SMA(m)
Qty: 9 -
Keyboard USB
Qty: 1 -
Mouse Optical
Qty: 1 -
Cover Front
Qty: 1 -
Cover Rear
Qty: 1 -
USB Drive with Software and Manuals
Qty: 1
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--, 080, 083, 200, 219, 224
See Configuration Details
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080
Frequency-offset measurements
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083
Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements
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200
2 ports, single source
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219
Add extended power range and bias-tees to 2 port analyzer
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224
Add internal second source, combiner and mechanical switches to 2-port analyzer
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Keysight Technologies N5242A-200 Spec Sheet
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What frequency range does the Keysight N5242A PNA-X cover?
The N5242A operates from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz with ruggedized 3.5 mm male test port connectors. This frequency coverage spans applications from HF through K-band, making it suitable for testing cellular, WLAN, radar, and satellite communication components with a single instrument platform.
What is the dynamic range specification for the N5242A with Option 200?
The N5242A with Option 200 delivers 127 dB system dynamic range at 20 GHz test port with 10 Hz IF bandwidth (specification). Typical performance reaches up to 141 dB at 1 to 2 GHz, providing exceptional sensitivity for measuring high-loss devices, low-reflection components, and devices with high isolation requirements.
What makes the PNA-X different from standard PNA models?
The PNA-X features highly integrated architecture with configurable test set, multiple internal sources (up to two), internal combiners, pulse generators and modulators, and extensive front-panel access loops. This integration eliminates the need for external signal generators, combiners, and switching for advanced measurements like mixer characterization, harmonic testing, intermodulation distortion, and pulsed-RF analysis.
Can the N5242A measure mixer conversion loss?
Yes, the N5242A with appropriate options can perform comprehensive mixer measurements. When configured with Option 224 (adds internal second source and combiner) and Option 083 (vector mixer calibration), it enables match-corrected conversion loss, error-corrected input and output match, and absolute group delay measurements. The dual internal sources eliminate the need for external LO sources and provide 20 to 30 times faster measurement speed.
What trace noise performance does the N5242A achieve?
The N5242A exhibits trace noise as low as 0.002 dB rms magnitude and 0.02 degrees rms phase at 20 GHz with 1 kHz IF bandwidth and 0 dBm signal level. This low noise floor ensures high measurement repeatability and accuracy, particularly critical for characterizing low-insertion-loss filters, high-Q resonators, and precision phase-matched components.
Does the N5242A support multiport measurements?
Yes, the N5242A can be configured for multiport testing beyond the standard 2 or 4 ports using the n-port measurement capability (Option 551) combined with external multiport test sets. This enables characterization of complex devices such as antenna switches, diplexers, multiplexers, and multi-throw switches commonly used in wireless communication systems.
What is the maximum output power available from the N5242A?
The N5242A PNA-X provides maximum output power of +13 dBm typical across most of its frequency range from 100 MHz to 26.5 GHz. This high output power, combined with a 38 dB power sweep range, enables comprehensive gain compression and AM-PM characterization of amplifiers without requiring external amplification.
Can the N5242A perform spectrum analysis measurements?
Yes, with the spectrum analyzer application (Option 090), the N5242A can perform spectrum measurements from 10 MHz up to 26.5 GHz. This capability is useful for measuring harmonic content, spurious emissions, and frequency domain characteristics of active devices. The spectrum analyzer function leverages the PNA-X's sensitive receivers and can be synchronized with S-parameter measurements.