PNA-X Datasheet, PDF (36/41 Pages) Keysight Technologies – Microwave Network Analyzers

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Why should I migrate my 8530A system to the new
PNA-X measurement receiver?
– 8530A is no longer supported, so maintaining existing systems is getting
harder and harder
– PNA-X measurement receiver…
– Offers built-in 8530A code emulation for full reuse of existing
measurement software
– Is fully compatible with your existing 8530A system components
– Features 80 times improvement in data acquisition time
– Contains an optional built-in high-output-power source (Option 108)
that can be used as an LO for remote mixers or frequency converters
What is the best choice for an antenna receiver?
Application
Near-ield
Compact
range
Far-ield
N5264A
measurement
receiver
No
(requires
external
source)
Yes
Yes
Pulsed RF No
N524xA
PNA-X
Yes
Yes
No
(higher cost)
Yes
Comments
Achieve faster measurement throughput
with internal source
Can use VNA for general-purpose component test
Choice depends on the size of the antenna range
Distributed approach increases measurement
sensitivity by strategic placement of system
components
PNA-X offers built-in pulse generators and modu-
lators that simplify the system coniguration
Optional
amplifier
Source
antenna
PSG or MXG
signal
source
LO in
LO out (Opt.108)
85320A
test mixer
85320B
reference mixer
7.606
MHz
85309B
LO/IF
distribution
unit
Router hub
10 MHz
Trigger in/out
N5264A Opt.108
PNA-X measurement receiver conigured for far-ield
measurements (PNA-X Option 020 with IF inputs can also be used).