Specifications

PSG or MXG
signal
source
85309B
LO/IF
distribution
unit
85320B
reference mixer
85320A
test mixer
Source
antenna
Optional
amplifier
Trigger in/out
10 MHz
N5264A Opt. 108
7.606
MHz
LO out (Opt. 108)
Router hub
LO in
Trigger in/out
PNA-X measurement receiver
configured for far-field measurements
(PNA-X Option 020 with IF inputs
can also be used).
33
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 N5264A
measurement
receiver
N524xA
PNA-X
Comments
Near-field No
(requires
external source)
Yes Achieve faster measurement throughput
with internal source
Can use VNA for general-purpose component test
Compact
range
Yes Ye s Choice depends on the size of the antenna range
Far-field Yes No
(higher cost)
Distributed approach increases measurement sensitivity
by strategic placement of system components
Pulsed RF No Ye s PNA-X offers built-in pulse generators and modulators
that simplify the system configuration