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Keysight Technologies N5242B-423

4-port, 10 MHz - 26.5 GHz PNA-X Network Analyzer, 3.5 mm (m)

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Keysight Technologies – N5242B-423

The Keysight Technologies N5242B-423 is a 4 port network analyzer which offers powerful and versatile solutions for microwave testing for requirements more than 10 GHz.  The Keysight Technologies N5242B-423 is a power-packed solution for all your microwave testing needs.

N5242B-423 Product Highlights

  • 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
  • 4-ports with two built-in sources
  • 132 dB system and 130 dB receiver dynamic range, 100,001 points, 200 channels, 15 MHz IF bandwidth
  • High output power ( 18 dBm), low harmonics (-60 dBc) and a wide power sweep range (38 dB)
  • Best dynamic accuracy: 0.1 dB compression with 13 dBm input power at the receiver
  • Low noise floor of -114 dBm at 10 Hz IFBW

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--, 423
See Configuration Details
  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

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--, 029, 423, S93029A-1FP
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  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • S93029A-1FP

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

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--, 021, 423, SYNV7
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  • 021

    Add pulse modulator to internal 1st source

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • SYNV7

    Synthesizer and reference assembly, version 7 DDS, dual-source

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--, 029, 423
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  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

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--, 029, 423, S93029B, S93029B-KRS, S93029B-R-A5A-001-A
See Configuration Details
  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • S93029B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93029B

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

  • S93029B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

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  • Mouse Optical

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  • Cable Assembly Semi-Rigid

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  • Cable Assembly RF Jumper

    Qty: 16
  • Cover Impact Rear Phantom Gray

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--, 020, 021, 022, 029, 423, S93026B, S93026B-KRS, S93026B-R-A5A-001-A, S93029B, S93029B-KRS, S93029B-R-A5A-001-A, S93083B, S93083B-KRS, S93083B-R-A5A-001-A, S93084B, S93084B-KRS, S93084B-R-A5A-001-A, S93086B, S93086B-KRS, S93086B-R-A5A-001-A, SYNV7
See Configuration Details
  • 022

    Add pulse modulator to internal 2nd source

  • 020

    Add IF inputs

  • 021

    Add pulse modulator to internal 1st source

  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • SYNV7

    Synthesizer and reference assembly, version 7 DDS, dual-source

  • S93026B

    Advanced Pulsed-RF Measurements

  • S93026B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93029B

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

  • S93029B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93083B

    Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements

  • S93083B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93084B

    Embedded LO measurements

  • S93084B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93086B

    Gain compression application

  • S93086B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93026B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93029B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93083B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93084B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93086B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

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--, 021, 022, 423, S93026A-1FP, S93083A-1FP, S93087A-1FP, SYNV7
See Configuration Details
  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • 021

    Add pulse modulator to internal 1st source

  • 022

    Add pulse modulator to internal 2nd source

  • S93026A-1FP

    Advanced Pulsed-RF Measurements

  • S93083A-1FP

    Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements

  • S93087A-1FP

    Intermodulation distortion measurements

  • SYNV7

    Synthesizer version 7 upgrade

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  • Cover Impact Rear Phantom Gray

    Qty: 1
  • Cover Front Impact Gray

    Qty: 1
  • USB Drive with Software and Manuals

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--, 029, 423, S93029B, S93029B-KRS, S93029B-R-A5A-001-A
See Configuration Details
  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • S93029B

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

  • S93029B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93029B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

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  • Cover Front Impact Gray

    Qty: 1
  • USB Drive with Software and Manuals

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--, 029, 423, S93025A-1FP, S93029A-1FP, S93080A-1FP
See Configuration Details
  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • S93025A-1FP

    Basic pulsed-RF Measurements

  • S93029A-1FP

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

  • S93080A-1FP

    Frequency-offset measurements

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--, 020, 021, 022, 029, 423, S93029A-1FP, S93086B-KRS, S93086B-R-A5A-001-A, S93087B-KRS, S93087B-R-A5A-001-A, SYNV7
See Configuration Details
  • SYNV7

    Synthesizer and reference assembly, version 7 DDS, dual-source

  • 020

    Add IF inputs

  • 021

    Add pulse modulator to internal 1st source

  • 022

    Add pulse modulator to internal 2nd source

  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • S93029A-1FP

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

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  • Wrench Torque 8 in/lb 20 mm Open End

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    Qty: 1
  • Cable Assembly RF Jumper

    Qty: 16
  • Cover Impact Rear Phantom Gray

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  • Cover Front Impact Gray

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--, 021, 029, 423, S93029B, S93029B-KRS, S93029B-R-A5A-001-A
See Configuration Details
  • 021

    Add pulse modulator to internal 1st source

  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • S93029B

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

  • S93029B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93029B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

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  • Cord Power

    Qty: 1
  • Wrench Torque 8 in/lb 20 mm Open End

    Qty: 1
  • Cable Assembly RF Jumper

    Qty: 16
  • Cover Impact Rear Phantom Gray

    Qty: 1
  • Cover Front Impact Gray

    Qty: 1
  • USB Drive with Software and Manuals

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--, 020, 021, 022, 029, 423, S93026B, S93026B-KRS, S93026B-R-A5A-001-A, S93029B, S93029B-R-A5A-001-A, S93080B, S93080B-KRS, S93080B-R-A5A-001-A, S93083B, S93083B-KRS, S93083B-R-A5A-001-A, S93086B, S93086B-KRS, S93086B-R-A5A-001-A, S93087B, S93087B-KRS, S93087B-R-A5A-001-A
See Configuration Details
  • 020

    Add IF inputs

  • 021

    Add pulse modulator to internal 1st source

  • 022

    Add pulse modulator to internal 2nd source

  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • S93026B

    Advanced Pulsed-RF Measurements

  • S93026B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93029B

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

  • S93029B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93080B

    Frequency-offset measurements

  • S93080B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93083B

    Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements

  • S93083B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93086B

    Gain compression application

  • S93086B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93087B

    Intermodulation distortion measurements

  • S93087B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93026B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93080B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93083B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93086B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93087B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

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  • Cord Power

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--, 029, 423, S93010B, S93010B-KRS, S93010B-R-A5A-001-A, S93029B, S93029B-KRS, S93029B-R-A5A-001-A, S93080B, S93083B, S93083B-KRS, S93083B-R-A5A-001-A, S93086B, S93086B-KRS, S93086B-R-A5A-001-A, S93087B, S93087B-KRS, S93087B-R-A5A-001-A, SYNV7, UNY
See Configuration Details
  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • S93010B

    Time-domain measurements

  • S93010B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93029B

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

  • S93029B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93080B

    Frequency-offset measurements

  • S93083B

    Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements

  • S93083B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93086B

    Gain compression application

  • S93086B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • S93087B

    Intermodulation distortion measurements

  • S93087B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • SYNV7

    Synthesizer Version 7

  • UNY

    Enhanced low phase noise performance

  • S93010B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93029B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93083B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93086B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

  • S93087B-KRS

    Keysight Software Support While On Rent

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--, 029, 423, S93029A-1FP, S93083A-1FP, SYNV7
See Configuration Details
  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • S93029A-1FP

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

  • S93083A-1FP

    Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements

  • SYNV7

    Synthesizer Version 7

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--, 423, SYNV7
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  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • SYNV7

    Synthesizer and reference assembly, version 7 DDS, dual-source

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  • Cable Guard

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--, 029, 423, S93029A-1FP, S93242B, S93242B-R-A5Q-001-A, S93242B-R-A6Q-001-L, SYNV7
See Configuration Details
  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • S93029A-1FP

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

  • SYNV7

    Synthesizer and reference assembly, version 7 DDS, dual-source

  • S93242B

    PNA-X Core Software to 26.5 GHz

  • S93242B-R-A5Q-001-A

    Core Software node-locked perpetual license

  • S93242B-R-A6Q-001-L

    Core software updates and enhancements, node-locked - 1 year

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--, 021, 029, 423, S93029A-1FP, S930700B, S930700B-KRS, S930700B-R-A5A-001-A, S93083B, S93083B-KRS, S93083B-R-A5A-001-A, S93086B, S93086B-KRS, S93086B-R-A5A-001-A, S93087B, S93087B-KRS, S93087B-R-A5A-001-A, SYNV7, UNY, XSB
See Configuration Details
  • 029

    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

  • 423

    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

  • S93029A-1FP

    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

  • SYNV7

    Synthesizer and reference assembly, version 7 DDS, dual-source

  • XSB

    Third RF source up to 13.5 GHz

  • UNY

    Enhanced low phase noise performance

  • S930700B

    Modulation distortion up to 8.5 GHz

  • S930700B-KRS

    Keysight care support, node-locked 12 month

  • S930700B-R-A5A-001-A

    Node-locked perpetual license

  • 021

    Add pulse modulator to internal 1st source

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    Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz

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    4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches

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    Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction

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    Node-locked perpetual license

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    Synthesizer Version 7

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    SYNTHESIZER VERSION 7

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    Enhanced low phase noise performance

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What is the Keysight N5242B-423 PNA-X and what frequency range does it cover?

The Keysight N5242B-423 is a PNA-X series microwave vector network analyzer configured as a 4-port system. The N5242B platform covers 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, which is a common upper limit for many microwave components and fixtures. It is typically rented for full 4-port S-parameter characterization, verification of multiport devices like couplers and switches, cable and fixture validation, and automated component screening where repeatable calibration and data export are required.

What does option 423 add to the N5242B for multiport and advanced measurements?

Option 423 is the 4-port, dual source configuration with extended power range, source and receiver attenuators, bias tees, a combiner, mechanical switches, and additional access loops. The extra routing options make it easier to set up non-standard stimulus and receiver paths, and the internal second source supports two-tone and frequency conversion style measurements when paired with the correct applications and external hardware. The built-in bias tees can simplify active device characterization when you need DC bias at the test ports.

What are common applications for a 26.5 GHz 4-port PNA-X in real projects?

At 26.5 GHz, the N5242B-423 is well matched to microwave amplifiers, filters, duplexers, antennas and feed networks, couplers, switch matrices, and connectorized modules used in aerospace, defense, and wireless infrastructure. A 4-port analyzer is especially useful when you need isolation and coupling measurements, full S-matrix extraction, or when you want to reduce reconnections that can add uncertainty. It is also practical for characterizing fixtures and de-embedding networks used in design verification.

How do I plan calibration and reference planes for accurate 4-port measurements?

Choose a calibration method that matches your connector interface and fixture topology. SOLT is common for coaxial measurements with defined standards, while TRL can be better for fixture-based measurements that support transmission line standards. For 4-port work, confirm the calibration covers all required port combinations and that you understand where the reference plane is placed. Use stable cables, torque properly, and keep standards clean. After calibration, verify with a known device or a verification check so you can trust results before measuring production DUTs.

How can the internal second source help with amplifier and mixer style tests?

A dual source PNA-X can provide an additional stimulus for two-tone intermodulation testing of amplifiers or serve as a local oscillator in frequency conversion measurements when used with the appropriate software and setup. For amplifiers, this supports linearity testing beyond single tone gain. For mixers and converters, the second source can simplify LO injection and improve repeatability because frequency coordination is handled within the analyzer system.

Can I automate the N5242B-423 and export data for modeling or reports?

Yes. PNA-X analyzers are widely used in automated environments and support scripted control to run sweeps, save files, and log results. Typical exports include Touchstone files for circuit simulation, CSV data for analysis, and plot images for reports. For screening workflows, you can automate limit testing across frequency bands and port combinations. If you plan specialized measurements like pulsed or noise related tests, confirm the rental includes the necessary licenses or options.

Does the N5242B PNA-X support gain compression measurements, and what frequency range does Option 423 cover?

Yes, the N5242B PNA-X supports gain compression measurements through application software S93086B, which characterizes amplifier and converter compression behavior across the full 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz operating range. Option 423 provides a 4-port configurable test set with source and receiver attenuators, an internal second source, a combiner, mechanical switches, and bias tees, making it well suited for comprehensive active device characterization. The source attenuators are settable in 5 dB steps up to 65 dB, and the receiver attenuators in 5 dB steps up to 35 dB, providing the power sweep range needed for accurate compression point measurements.

How do I decide between renting an N5242B-423 and an N5247B-423?

Choose the N5242B-423 when your highest required frequency is 26.5 GHz or below and you want a 4-port PNA-X with dual source and routing flexibility. It is often a more practical and cost efficient fit for microwave programs that stay in the 18 to 26.5 GHz range. Choose the N5247B-423 when you need coverage up to 67 GHz or your devices require millimeter-wave characterization. Both include option 423 style routing, but the frequency coverage drives connector and fixturing requirements.

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