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PNA-X Network Analyzer
The PNA-X is an integrated vector network analyzer
featuring a built-in S-parameter test set, one or two
synthesized sources used for device stimulus, a hard disk
drive, USB interfaces, and a 10.4” LCD touch screen display.
The N5242A analyzer has 50 ohm, ruggedized 3.5 mm (m)
test ports. Included with each instrument is a mouse and a
keyboard (U.S. style).
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N5242A
Network analyzer, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, 2 or 4
ports
Test set options
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2-port standard test set and power range (Option 200)
The standard 2-port test set comes with six front-panel access
loops. The loops provide access to the signal path between (a) the
source output and the reference receiver, (b) the source output
and directional coupler thru arm and (c) the coupled arm of the
directional coupler and the port receiver. The standard test set
also includes a solid-state internal RF transfer switch in the R1
reference-receiver path.
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4-port standard test set, power range and an internal second
source (Option 400)
The standard 4-port test set comes with 12 front-panel access
loops and a built-in second source. The loops provide access to
the signal path between (a) the source output and the reference
receiver, (b) the source output and directional coupler thru arm and
(c) the coupled arm of the directional coupler and the port receiver.
The internal second source provides an additional signal (fixed or
swept) for two-tone third-order-intercept (TOI) and intermodulation
testing of amplifiers, or it can be used as a fast swept-LO signal for
fixed-IF testing of mixers and converters. With two sources, source
1 is accessible through test ports 1 and 2, and source 2 is accessi-
ble through test ports 3 and 4. The standard test set also includes a
solid-state internal RF transfer switch in the R1 reference-receiver
path. Recommends Option 080.
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Extended power range and bias-tees (Option 219, 419)
Adds to the standard test set one 65 dB source attenuator (settable
in 5 dB increments), one 35 dB receiver attenuator (settable in 5
dB increments), and one bias-tee to each test port. Option 219
requires Option 200, and Option 419 requires Option 400.
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Add an internal second source, a combiner and mechanical
switches to 2-port analyzer (Option 224)
Available with 2-port model only, this option adds an internal
second source, a combiner and mechanical switches. The internal
second source provides an additional signal (fixed or swept) for
two-tone third-order-intercept (TOI) and intermodulation testing of
amplifiers, or it can be used as a fast swept-LO signal for fixed-IF
testing of mixers and converters. The mechanical switches provide
increased flexibility by having rear panel access to signal paths for
advanced applications. Access to the second source is available
through two output (SMA) connectors on the front panel. Requires
Options 200, 219 and 080.
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Add an internal combiner and mechanical switches to 4-port
analyzer (Option 423)
Available with 4-port model only, this option adds a combiner and
mechanical switches. The mechanical switches provide increased
flexibility by having rear panel access to signal paths for advanced
applications. Requires Options 400, 419 and 080.
