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Benchtop Vector Network Analyzers

Keysight XN8-class Pro vector network analyzers include the N5241B-N5249B PNA-X and PNA-X Pro.

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N5242B

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XN8-class Vector Network Analyzer, 900 Hz Minimum frequency, 26.5 GHz Maximum frequency

The PNA-X vector network analyzer offers the world’s most integrated and flexible microwave test platform for active device characterization.

Maximum frequency 26.5 GHz
Number of built-in ports 2, 4
Maximum number of sources 3
Integrated low-noise receivers 1
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Highest-performance vector network analyzers

Keysight XN8-class Pro vector network analyzers include the N5241B-N5249B PNA-X and PNA-X Pro. Pro VNAs are our highest-performance benchtop models, ideal for next-generation design and complex active device development. Expanding beyond our Advanced model capabilities, our Pro models additionally deliver built-in measurements for complete active device test, a configurable architecture, and up to four integrated sources in our top Pro model. Choose one of our most popular configurations or build the one you need for your application. Need help selecting? Check out the resources below.

Complex active device test

Built-in measurements like intermodulation distortion, power compression, and wideband active load pull

Hardware integration

Integrated, independent, high-speed, ultra-low phase noise RF signal sources simplify your measurement setup

Configurable architecture

Direct receiver access and up to sixteen front-panel loops for precision network analysis on a wide variety of complex active devices

Comprehensive test coverage

Compatibility with the widest variety of passive and active device measurement software applications

Maximum number of sources Integrated low-noise receivers
Maximum frequency 26.5 GHz to 67 GHz
Number of built-in ports

The PNA-X vector network analyzer offers the world’s most integrated and flexible microwave test platform for active device characterization.

Reach for Unrivaled Excellence

The PNA-X network analyzer is the world’s most integrated and flexible microwave test engine for measuring active devices such as amplifiers, mixers, and frequency converters. Including two internal signal sources, S-parameter and noise receivers, pulse modulators and generators, a signal combiner, and set of switches and RF access points, the PNA-X architecture supports a broad range of linear and nonlinear measurements. Replace an entire rack of equipment with a simplified testbed using one PNA-X network analyzer to test your device under test with only a single set of connections.

reduce test time with the widest range of single-connection measurement applications characterize linear and nonlinear devices using advanced error correction for unparalleled accuracy
choose from the industry’s widest range of measurement applications for speed, accuracy, and ease of use in advanced RF test accelerate insights into component behavior using a multitouch display and intuitive user interface

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