Specifications

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Measurement applications
□ Time domain (Option 010)
This option enables the PNA-X to view reflection and
transmission responses in time or distance. Use time domain
to tune filters, gate out the response of fixtures and cables,
characterize the impedance of transmission lines and more.
□ Frequency offset (Option 080)
This option enables the PNA-X to set the source frequency
independently from where the receivers are tuned. This ability
is important for measuring amplifiers, mixers, and frequency
converters.
□ Scalar-calibrated converter measurements (Option 082)
With a simple setup and calibration, this application delivers
the highest accuracy for scalar conversion-loss/gain measure-
ments by combining one-port and power-meter calibrations to
remove mismatch errors. Option 082 provides an intuitive and
easy-to-use user interface for setting up mixer and converter
measurements, with single or dual conversion stages. It can
control the PNA-X’s built-in second source as well as external
signal generators for use as LO signals. Supported external
sources include the Agilent ESG, PSG, and MXG series, as
well as other SCPI-controlled signal generators. Option 082
requires Option 080, and cannot be ordered with Option 083.
It is compatible with Option 084, which enables measurements
of converters with internal LOs.
□ Vector- and scalar-calibrated converter measurements (Option 083)
This application includes the new scalar mixer/converter +
phase measurement class which provides fully calibrated con
version gain/loss, relative phase, and absolute group delay
measurements of mixers and converters without the need for
a reference mixer. A vector mixer/converter measurement
class is also included for measurements with the least
amount of trace noise for phase/delay measurements. Option
083 provides an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface for
setting up mixer and converter measurements, with single or
dual conversion stages. It can control the PNA-X’s built-in
second source as well as external signal generators for use as
LO signals. Supported external sources include the Agilent
ESG, PSG, and MXG series, as well as other SCPI-controlled
signal generators. Option 083 requires Option 080, and cannot
be ordered with Option 082. It is compatible with Option 084,
which enables measurements of converters with internal LOs.
□ Embedded LO measurements (Option 084)
This option tunes the PNA-X receivers to the output frequency
of the converter under test, without the need for access to
internal LOs or a common reference signal. For converters
with embedded LOs, this option enables measurements of
match-corrected conversion loss/gain (requires Option 082 or 083),
absolute group delay (requires Option 083), intermodulation dis-
tortion (requires Option 087), and noise figure (requires Option 028,
029, or H29).
□ Gain compression application (Option 086)
The Gain Compression Application (GCA) provides input power,
output power, gain, and phase at an amplifier's compression
point, over a specified frequency and power range. GCA's
SMART Sweep is very fast and easy-to-use. GCA also includes
a guided calibration that corrects for absolute power levels,
frequency response, and mismatch errors.
□ Intermodulation distortion application (Option 087)
The intermodulation distortion (IMD) application makes it very
easy to set up and calibrate swept-IMD measurements of
both amplifiers and frequency converters. It uses the built-in
second source and internal combiner of the PNA-X (requires
Option 224 or 423). The user can sweep either the center
frequency of the two stimulus signals, the frequency spacing
of the two stimulus signals about a fixed center frequency, or
the power of one or both stimulus signals or the power of the
LO signal. The analyzer can measure intermodulation distortion
products of order 2, 3, 5, 7, or 9, and can display the associated
intercept points. In addition, an IM Spectrum mode gives a
spectrum-analyzer-like display for confirming or trouble-shooting
measurements. Requires firmware A.08.33 and above.
□ Integrated true-mode stimulus application (Option 460)
Integrated true-mode stimulus application (iTMSA) provides
mismatch-corrected true-mode (true differential and true
common) stimulus and enables accurate balanced measure-
ments under real operating conditions. iTMSA also provides
balanced measurements with forward-only sweep, reverse-only
sweep, and frequency or power sweep with arbitrary phase
and amplitude offsets. Requires firmware A.08.20 and above.
□ N-port capabilities (Option 551)
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Adds a multiport analyzer mode to the PNA-X network analyzer,
that enables full N-port error correction and measurement
capabilities using an external test set. Only standard measure-
ment class is available in the multiport analyzer mode.
1. When configured as a multiport analyzer using Option 551 and a multi-
port test set, the combiner feature of Option 224 or 423 is temporarily
disabled. When configured as a standalone analyzer, the combiner
feature is enabled. When ordering a test set, select a test set option
to specify an appropriate interconnect jumper cable set between the
analyzer and the test set.
PNA-X Series Network Analyzer