Keysight (Agilent)
Keysight (Agilent) N5242B-423
4-port, 26.5 GHz PNA-X Network Analyzer
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz Frequency Range
4 Ports Number of Ports
Up to 132 dB Dynamic Range
-85 dBm to +10 dBm Output Power Range
Up to 40,000 points per second Measurement Speed
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz |
| Number of Ports | 4 Ports |
| Dynamic Range | Up to 132 dB |
| Output Power Range | -85 dBm to +10 dBm |
| Measurement Speed | Up to 40,000 points per second |
| Receiver Noise Floor | -114 dBm typical at 10 Hz IF bandwidth |
| Trace Noise | 0.001 dB RMS typical |
| Connector Type | 3.5 mm (f) test port connectors |
| Option Description | Option 423: 4-Port, 26.5 GHz PNA-X Network Analyzer with Standard Test Set |
| Power Requirements | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 350 W maximum |
| IF Bandwidth | 1 Hz … 15 MHz |
| Number of Points | max. 100,003 |
| Measurement Parameters | S-parameters, noise figure (opt.), gain compression, IMD, phase noise (opt.), pulsed RF |
| Display | 12.1" LCD, 1280×800, touchscreen |
| Interfaces | LAN, 2× GPIB, USB, HiSLIP |
Available configurations
| Model | Ports | Frequency range | Configuration |
| N5242B-201 | 2 | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz | configurable test set |
| N5242B-205 | 2 | 900 Hz to 26.5 GHz | configurable test set, low-frequency extension to 900 Hz |
| N5242B-217 | 2 | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz | configurable test set, source step attenuators, receiver step attenuators |
| N5242B-219 | 2 | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz | configurable test set, source step attenuators, receiver step attenuators, built-in bias tees |
| N5242B-222 | 2 | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz | high-power configuration, second internal source, internal combiner and switches |
| N5242B-224 | 2 | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz | source step attenuators, receiver step attenuators, built-in bias tees, second internal source, internal combiner and switches |
| N5242B-401 | 4 | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz | configurable test set |
| N5242B-417 | 4 | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz | configurable test set, source step attenuators, receiver step attenuators |
| N5242B-419 | 4 | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz | configurable test set, source step attenuators, receiver step attenuators, built-in bias tees |
| N5242B-422 | 4 | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz | high-power configuration, internal combiner and switches |
| N5242B-423 | 4 Ports | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz | 3.5 mm test port connectors |
| N5242B-425 | 4 | 900 Hz to 26.5 GHz | source step attenuators, receiver step attenuators, built-in bias tees, internal combiner and switches, low-frequency extension to 900 Hz |
Keysight Technologies N5242B-423 Options:
- N5242B-423 - 029 - Adds hardware and firmware for high-accuracy noise figure measurements (requires one of option 219, 222, 224, 419, 422, or 423)
- N5242B-423 - 201 - 2-port standard test set (includes six front-panel access loops) and power range
- N5242B-423 - 217 - 2-port standard test set (includes six front-panel access loops), power range, and source and receiver attenuators (extended power range)
- N5242B-423 - 219 - 2-port standard test set (includes six front-panel access loops), power range, source and receiver attenuators (extended power range), and bias-tees
- N5242B-423 - 222 - 2-port standard test set (includes six front-panel access loops), power range, source and receiver attenuators (extended power range), internal second source, a combiner, and mechanical switches to the 2-port analyzer
- N5242B-423 - 224 - 2-port standard test set (includes six front-panel access loops), power range, source and receiver attenuators (extended power range), internal second source, a combiner, mechanical switches to the 2-port analyzer, and bias tees
- N5242B-423 - 401 - 4-port standard test set (includes twelve front-panel access loops), power range, and an internal second source (Option 080 recommended)
- N5242B-423 - 417 - 4-port standard test set (includes twelve front-panel access loops), power range, internal second source (Option 080 recommended), and source and receiver attenuators (extended power range)
- N5242B-423 - 419 - 4-port standard test set (includes twelve front-panel access loops), power range, internal second source (Option 080 recommended), source and receiver attenuators (extended power range), and bias-tees
- N5242B-423 - 422 - 4-port standard test set (includes six front-panel access loops), power range, source and receiver attenuators (extended power range), internal second source, a combiner, and mechanical switches to the 4-port analyzer
- N5242B-423 - 423 - 4-port standard test set (includes six front-panel access loops), power range, source and receiver attenuators (extended power range), internal second source, a combiner, mechanical switches to the 4-port analyzer, and bias tees
- N5242B-423 - H85 - Configured in standard configuration (N5242BS model variant)
The Keysight (Agilent) N5242B-423 is a 2/4-port PNA-X analyzer with advanced attenuation and bias-tee integration for broad testing capabilities up to 26.5 GHz. It features dual sources, internal combiners, and support for pulsed-RF analysis.
Its wide dynamic range (~132 dB) makes it ideal for high-precision RF testing in complex setups.
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