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N5231B PNA-L Microwave Network Analyzer 300 kHz to 13.5 GHz, 2-port and 4-port (single built-in signal source)

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    • Brand: 是德科技
    • Commodity name: N5231B PNA-L Microwave Network Analyzer 300 kHz to 13.5 GHz, 2-port and 4-port (single built-in signal source)
    • Brand: Keysight Technologies

    Key Technical Specifications

    • Frequency Range : 300 kHz to 13.5 GHz (covering microwave bands, supporting 5G, satellite communication, and radar component testing).
    • Dynamic Range : Typical value 133 dB (2 ports, 10 kHz IF bandwidth, accurate signal discrimination even in strong noise environments).
    • Output Power : Range from -120 dBm to +13 dBm (with power calibration, supporting power scanning to adapt to low-noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, etc.).
    • Measurement Points : Supports up to 32,001 measurement points (fine sampling frequency response, capturing subtle characteristics such as filter stopband fluctuations and impedance matching anomalies).
    • Intermediate Frequency Bandwidth (IF BW) : Adjustable from 1 Hz to 5 MHz (narrow bandwidth improves sensitivity, wide bandwidth speeds up mass production testing).
    • Port Configuration : Supports 2-port or 4-port configuration (4-port mode efficiently completes full S-parameter measurement of multi-port networks).

    Core Functional Characteristics

    • Multi-parameter Measurement Capability
      • Basic functions: S parameters (amplitude, phase, group delay), impedance/admittance, voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR).
      • Advanced functions: Gain compression (AM/AM, AM/PM), harmonic distortion (2nd/3rd harmonic), intermodulation distortion (IMD, 2-tone test), noise figure measurement requires optional accessories (such as the N1996A noise figure module).
    • Intelligent Calibration Technology
      • Supports electronic calibration kit (ECal) for fast calibration, completing multi-port calibration within 10 seconds, reducing the complexity of traditional mechanical calibration.
      • Built-in fully automatic calibration wizard, adaptable to on-chip testing, module testing, and antenna testing scenarios.
    • Time Domain Analysis Function
      • Generates time-domain response through inverse Fourier transform (IFT) of frequency-domain data, locating transmission line discontinuities (such as cable faults and PCB trace impedance changes).
    • Flexible Expansion and Connection
      • Can be connected to millimeter-wave expansion modules (such as 110 GHz band expansion) to meet higher frequency R&D needs;
      • Equipped with USB, LAN, and GPIB interfaces, supporting automated test system integration (such as LabVIEW programming control).

    Typical Application Scenarios

    • Wireless Communication Device Testing
      • Radio frequency front-end modules (PA/LNA/filter/duplexer): Measure insertion loss, isolation, and out-of-band suppression to ensure compliance with standards such as 5G and Wi-Fi 6E.
      • Antennas and arrays: Analyze VSWR, radiation efficiency, and port isolation to assist in the design optimization of base station antennas and IoT terminal antennas.
    • Microwave and Millimeter-wave Component R&D
      • High-frequency devices (mixers, frequency converters, attenuators): Test frequency conversion loss and phase linearity to meet the high-precision requirements of satellite communication and radar transceiver components.
      • On-chip radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs): Perform wafer-level testing with a probe station to extract S-parameters for circuit modeling.
    • Material and EMC Characterization
      • Measurement of dielectric constant/permeability of dielectric materials: Analyze high-frequency characteristics through coaxial or waveguide fixtures, supporting the R&D of circuit board substrates and microwave ceramics.
      • EMC pre-testing: Locate electromagnetic leakage points of equipment, assisting in filter design and grounding optimization.
    • Education and Research
      • University laboratories: Used as a teaching tool for radio frequency principles, helping students master the operation of vector network analyzers and high-frequency circuit analysis.
      • Research institutions: Supports basic characteristic measurements of new devices such as metamaterials and tunable filters.
  • Hardware Configuration Options

    • N5231B-200 2-port basic hardware configuration, suitable for basic S-parameter measurements of simple two-port network components (such as RF filters, amplifiers).
    • N5231B-216 2-port configurable test device + source attenuator, required for flexible adjustment of test signal power, analysis of device performance changes under different power levels (such as power amplifiers, mixers), including source attenuator calibration file.
    • N5231B-400 4-port basic hardware configuration, suitable for basic scenarios requiring multi-port collaborative testing (such as preliminary evaluation of multi-input and multi-output RF systems).
    • N5231B-416 4-port configurable test kit + source attenuator, supporting precise testing of complex multi-port devices (such as multi-antenna systems, RF matrix switches).

    Calibration and Certification Options

    • N5231B-1A7 Calibration + Uncertainty + Guard Band (non-accredited), for daily calibration, providing measurement uncertainty and guard band information, suitable for R&D and production testing environments.
    • N5231B-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data, requires an official calibration certificate to prove the instrument status, meets commercial compliance requirements (such as contract acceptance, third-party certification).
    • N5231B-A6J ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration, calibration compliant with ANSI standards, suitable for industrial or laboratory environments with strict requirements for calibration procedures.

    Software and Functional Expansion Options

    • S93007B Automatic Fixture Removal, for wafer testing or frequent fixture changes, improves testing efficiency and accuracy (such as mass production testing of semiconductor devices).
    • S93010B Time-domain analysis, analyzes signal transmission characteristics (such as delay, reflection), suitable for high-speed digital circuit design.
    • S93011B Enhanced time-domain analysis software with TDR option, in-depth analysis of high-speed signal transmission line effects (such as impedance mismatch, signal integrity issues).
    • S93015B S-parameter measurement dynamic uncertainty, quantifies uncertainty in the measurement process, ensuring the reliability of test results (such as high-precision laboratory environments).
    • S93082B Scalar mixer/converter measurement, measures the performance parameters of scalar mixers or converters (such as frequency conversion loss, isolation), used in RF front-end design.
    • S930900B Spectrum analysis (up to 8.5GHz), observes signal frequency components and distribution, finds spurious signals and harmonics (such as signal quality assessment of low-frequency communication modules).
    • S930901B Spectrum analysis (up to 13.5GHz), covers a wider frequency band, suitable for analysis of high-frequency communication modules or complex signal environments.
    • S93898B Built-in performance test software, provides calibration and performance testing tools to ensure long-term accuracy and reliability of the instrument (such as regular maintenance verification).

    Installation and Storage Options

    • N5231B-1CM Rack mounting kit without handle, integrated into standard rack-mounted test systems, saves space and facilitates multi-device collaboration (such as centralized monitoring of production lines).
    • N5231B-1CP Rack mounting kit with handle, convenient for carrying and operation, suitable for laboratory environments where frequent movement or position adjustment is required.
    • N5231B-SSD Additional removable solid-state drive, stores large amounts of test data and calibration files, supports long-term continuous testing or historical data retrieval, recommended for use with high-frequency spectrum analysis (such as S930901B).

    Supplementary Notes

    1. Calibration Option Differences 1A7 provides basic calibration and uncertainty assessment, suitable for routine testing; UK6 provides a commercial certificate with test data, suitable for contract scenarios; A6J complies with ANSI standards, suitable for strictly regulated environments.
    2. Software Option Expansion S93011B combined with TDR can analyze signal integrity, S93082B focuses on scalar device testing, S930901B supplements high-frequency spectrum analysis capabilities, S93898B simplifies the calibration process.
    3. Hardware Compatibility The source attenuator of the 216 option can be used with S93082B to optimize power control during mixer testing; the SSD option is recommended to be used with high-frequency spectrum analysis (such as S930901B) to ensure large data storage needs.

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