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4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches
Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction
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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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4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches
Synthesizer and reference assembly, version 7 DDS, dual-source
Advanced Pulsed-RF Measurements
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Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction
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Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements
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Embedded LO measurements
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Gain compression application
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Keysight Software Support While On Rent
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Add pulse modulator to internal 1st source
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Advanced Pulsed-RF Measurements
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4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches
Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction
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Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction
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4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches
Advanced Pulsed-RF Measurements
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Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction
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Frequency-offset measurements
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Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements
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Gain compression application
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Intermodulation distortion measurements
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Keysight Software Support While On Rent
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4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches
Time-domain measurements
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Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction
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Frequency-offset measurements
Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements
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Gain compression application
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Intermodulation distortion measurements
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Synthesizer Version 7
Enhanced low phase noise performance
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
Keysight Software Support While On Rent
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4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches
Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction
Vector and scalar calibrated converter measurements
Synthesizer Version 7
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4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches
Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction
Synthesizer and reference assembly, version 7 DDS, dual-source
PNA-X Core Software to 26.5 GHz
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Add noise receiver to 26.5 GHz
4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches
Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction
Synthesizer and reference assembly, version 7 DDS, dual-source
Third RF source up to 13.5 GHz
Enhanced low phase noise performance
Modulation distortion up to 8.5 GHz
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Add pulse modulator to internal 1st source
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4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches
Noise Figure Measurements with Vector Correction
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Synthesizer Version 7
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SYNTHESIZER VERSION 7
Enhanced low phase noise performance
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4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches
Noise figure measurements with vector correction
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Synthesizer Version 7
Enhanced low phase noise performance
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Add pulse modulator to internal 1st source
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4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches
Synthesizer 7
Enhanced low phase noise performance
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Keysight Technologies PNA Configuration Guide
Keysight Technologies PNA Configuration Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.