Specifications

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PNA-X Series Network Analyzer
PNA-X Noise Figure Options Summary
Overview Option 028 Option 029 Option H29
Description Noise fi gure application using
standard receivers only, for all
PNA-X models.
Noise fi gure application using
standard or low-noise receivers,
for N5241/42A models.
Noise fi gure application using
standard or low-noise receivers,
for N5244/45A models.
Required options 080 080 plus one of: 219, 224, 419,
423, or H85
080, 423
Includes low-noise receivers No Yes Yes, up to 26.5 GHz
Includes fi lters for LO-harmonic
rejection
No Yes Yes, up to 26.5 GHz
Includes source tuner bypass switch No Yes Yes
Use standard receivers for noise
fi gure measurements
1
Yes Yes Yes
Vector noise calibration available
(using ECal as tuner)
Yes Yes Yes
Scalar noise calibration available Yes Yes Yes
Recommended ECal for vector
noise calibration
N4691B-M0F (41/42A),
N4693A-M0F (44/45A)
N4691B-M0F N4693A-M0F
S-parameter, conversion gain/loss
measurements
Max freq (GHz) 13.5/26.5/43.5/50 13.5/26.5 43.5/50
Noise fi gure measurements,
amplifi ers
Max frequency, using low-noise
receivers (GHz)
N/A 13.5/26.5 26.5
Max frequency, using standard
receivers (GHz)
1
13.5/26.5/43.5/50 13.5/26.5 43.5/50
Calibration accessories for low-noise
receivers
N/A Cal kit or ECal, 346C noise source Cal kit or ECal, 346C noise source
Calibration accessories for standard
receivers
Cal kit or ECal, power meter Cal kit or ECal, power meter Cal kit or ECal, power meter
Noise fi gure measurements,
converters
Max input frequency (GHz) 13.5/26.5/43.5/50 13.5/26.5 43.5/50
Max output frequency, using low-noise
receivers (GHz)
N/A 13.5/26.5 26.5
Max output frequency, using standard
receivers (GHz)
1
13.5/26.5/43.5/50 13.5/26.5 43.5/50
Calibration accessories for low-noise
receivers
N/A Cal kit or ECal, 346C noise source,
power meter
Cal kit or ECal, 346C noise source,
power meter
Calibration accessories for standard
receivers
Cal kit or ECal, power meter Cal kit or ECal, power meter Cal kit or ECal, power meter
1. External preamp and filter(s) required if DUT gain + NF < 30 dB