2-Port and 4-Port
PNA-X Network Analyzer
Agilent
N5242A
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Data Sheet and
Technical Specifications
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Definitions.................................................................................................................... 6
Corrected System Performance................................................................................ 8
Table 1a. System Dynamic Range at Test Port ............................................. 8
Table 1b. System Dynamic Range at Test Port
Table 1c. System Dynamic Range at Test Port
Table 1d. System Dynamic Range at Test Port
.............................................. 9
............................................ 10
........................................... 11
Table 2a. Extended Dynamic Range at Direct Receiver Access Input ..... 12
Table 2b. Extended Dynamic Range at Direct Receiver Access Input..... 13
Table 2c. Extended Dynamic Range at Direct Receiver Access Input .....14
Table 2d. Extended Dynamic Range at Direct Receiver Access Input..... 15
N5242A Corrected System Performance with 3.5mm Connectors ......... 16
Table 3. 85052B Calibration Kit ..................................................................... 16
Table 4. N4433A 4-Port Electronic Calibration Module............................. 19
Table 5. N4691B 2- Port Electronic Calibration Module ............................ 22
Uncorrected System Performance ......................................................................... 25
Table 6. Error Terms........................................................................................ 25
Test Port Output............................................................................................... 28
Table 7. Frequency Information..................................................................... 28
Table 8a. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 200 or 400............................. 28
Table 8b. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 219 or 419............................. 33
Table 8c. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 224 .........................................34
Table 8d. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 224......................................... 35
Table 8e. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 423 ......................................... 36
Table 8f. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 224 or 423.............................. 37
Table 9a. Power Level Accuracy ....................................................................38
Table 9b. Power Level Linearity ....................................................................39
Table 9c. (Continued) Power Level Linearity .............................................. 39
Table 9d. Power Level Linearity ....................................................................40
Table 10a. Power Sweep Range...................................................................... 40
Table 10b. Power Sweep Range...................................................................... 41
Table 10c. Power Sweep Range...................................................................... 41
Table 10d. Power Sweep Range .....................................................................42
Table 11. Nominal Power (Preset Power)..................................................... 42
Table 12. Power Resolution and Maximum/Minimum Settable Power ...43
Table 13. Harmonics at Max Specified Power .............................................44
Table 14. Non-Harmonic Spurs at nominal power...................................... 45
Table 15. Phase Noise ......................................................................................46
Test Port Input ............................................................................................ 47
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Table 16. Test Port Noise Floor (dBm).......................................................... 47
Table 17. Direct Receiver Access Input Noise Floor (dBm) ......................47
Table 18. Test Port Compression at 0.1 dB (dBm)...................................... 48
Table 19. Test Port Compression @ 8 dBm Test Port Power (dB)............ 48
Table 20. Trace Noise Magnitude (dB rms) .................................................. 49
Table 21. Trace Noise Phase (deg rms) ......................................................... 50
Table 22. Reference Level Magnitude............................................................ 50
Table 23. Reference Level Phase.................................................................... 51
Table 24. Stability Magnitude (dB/°C) ......................................................... 51
Table 25. Stability Phase (°/°C) ..................................................................... 51
Table 26. Damage Input Level ........................................................................52
Dynamic Accuracy ................................................................................................... 53
Table 27. Dynamic Accuracy (Specification) ............................................... 53
Table 28. Test Port Input (Group Delay) ......................................................60
General Information ................................................................................................. 61
Table 29. Miscellaneous Information ............................................................61
Table 30. Front Panel Information ................................................................ 61
Table 31. Rear Panel Information.................................................................. 63
Table 32. Analyzer Dimensions and Weight................................................. 68
Measurement Throughput Summary ..................................................................... 70
Table 33. Typical Cycle Time (ms) for Measurement Completion............ 70
Table 34. Cycle Time vs. IF Bandwidth.........................................................72
Table 35. Cycle Time vs. Number of Points.................................................. 73
Table 36. Data Transfer Time (ms)................................................................ 75
Specifications: Front-Panel Jumpers .................................................................... 76
Table 37. Measurement Receiver Inputs....................................................... 77
Table 38. Reference Receiver Input............................................................... 78
Table 39. Reference Receiver Input............................................................... 79
Table 40. Reference Output ............................................................................81
Table 41. Reference Output ............................................................................82
Table 42. Source Outputs ................................................................................ 84
Table 43. Coupler Inputs................................................................................. 86
Specifications: N5242A Option 029 ........................................................................ 87
Corrected System Performance with 3.5mm Connectors ........................87
Table 44. 85052B Calibration Kit................................................................... 87
Table 45. N4433A 4-Port Electronic Calibration Module........................... 91
Table 46. N4691B 2- Port Electronic Calibration Module.......................... 95
Uncorrected System Performance, N5242A Option 029 ..................................... 99
Noise Error Terms: N5242A Option 029...................................................... 99
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Table 47. Noise State Directivity, Port 1 and Port 2
(dB) ..........................99
Table 48. Noise State Load Match, Port 1 (dB)............................................ 99
Table 49. Noise State Load Match, Port 2
Table 50. Noise State Reflection Tracking (S
(dB) ..........................................100
and S
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), Min/Max (dB). 100
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Table 51. Noise State Transmission Tracking, Min/Max (dB)................. 101
Table 52. Noise State Source Match, Port 1
Table 53. Noise State Source Match, Port 2
(dB).......................................101
(dB).......................................102
Test Port Input: Option 029 .......................................................................... 102
Table 54. Receiver Noise Figure, Port 2 (dB).............................................102
Table 55. Noise Jitter
(dB).............................................................................103
Table 56. Noise Receiver Linearity (dB) ..................................................... 103
Table 57. Noise Receiver Input Range......................................................... 104
Test Port Output: Option 029.......................................................................105
Table 58. Max Leveled Power, Port 1 Filtered Mode – Option 219/029,
419/029 (dBm) ................................................................................................105
Table 59. Max Leveled Power, Port 1 High Power Mode – Option 219/029,
419/029 (dBm) ................................................................................................105
Table 60. Max Leveled Power, Port 1 Filtered Mode – Option 224/029,
423/029 (dBm) ................................................................................................106
Table 61. Max Leveled Power, Port 1 High Power Mode – Option 224/029,
423/029 (dBm) ................................................................................................ 107
Table 62. Max Leveled Power, Port 1 Source 1, Combine Mode, Filtered
Mode – Option 224/029, 423/029 (dBm) .................................................... 107
Table 63. Max Leveled Power, Port 1 Source 1, Combine Mode, High
Power Mode – Option 224/029, 423/029 (dBm) ........................................ 108
Table 64. Max Leveled Power, Port 1 Source 2, Combine Mode, Filtered
Mode – Option 224/029, 423/029 (dBm) .................................................... 108
Table 65. Max Leveled Power, Port 1 Source 2, Combine Mode, High
Power Mode – Option 224/029, 423/029 (dBm) ........................................ 109
Table 66. Max Leveled Power, Port 2–Option 219/029, 419/029 (dBm) 109
Table 67. Max Leveled Power, Port 2–Option 224/029, 423/029 (dBm) 110
Test Set Block Diagrams ....................................................................................... 111
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This is a complete list of the technical specifications for the N5242A PNA-X network analyzer with the
following options:
Option 029, adds hardware and firmware for high-accuracy noise figure measurements, utilizing source
correction techniques. It requires one of the following options: 219, 224, 419, or 423. It also requires an
N4691B ECal module for use as an impedance tuner, and a 346-series noise source for calibration.
block diagram.
Option 200, 2-port standard test set (includes six front-panel access loops) and power range. See the block
diagram.
Option 219, adds 2-port extended power range, source and receiver attenuators, and bias-tees (requires
Option 200).
Option 224, adds an internal second source, a combiner, and mechanical switches to the 2-port analyzer
(requires Option 200, 219, and 080).
Option 400, 4-port standard test set (includes twelve front-panel access loops), power range, and an internal
second source (Option 080 recommended).
Option 419, adds 4-port extended power range, source and receiver attenuators, and bias-tees (requires
Option 400).
Option 423, adds an internal combiner, and mechanical switches to the 4-port analyzer (requires Option 400,
419, and 080).
See the block diagram.
See the block diagram.
See the block diagram.
See the block diagram.
See the block diagram.
See the
Note
This document provides technical specifications for the 85052B calibration kit, the N4433A 4-Port ECal
module, and the N4691B 2-Port ECal module. Please download our free Uncertainty Calculator from
http://www.agilent.com/find/na_calculator to generate the curves for your calibration kit and PNA setup.
Definitions
All specifications and characteristics apply over a 25 °C ±5 °C range (unless otherwise stated)
and 90 minutes after the instrument has been turned on.
Specification (spec.): Warranted performance. Specifications include guardbands to account
for the expected statistical performance distribution, measurement uncertainties, and changes
in performance due to environmental conditions.
Characteristic (char.): A performance parameter that the product is expected to meet before it
leaves the factory, but that is not verified in the field and is not covered by the product
warranty. A characteristic includes the same guardbands as a specification.
Typical (typ.): Expected performance of an average unit which does not include guardbands. It
is not covered by the product warranty.
Nominal (nom.): A general, descriptive term that does not imply a level of performance. It is
not covered by the product warranty.
Calibration: The process of measuring known standards to characterize a network analyzer's
systematic (repeatable) errors.
Corrected (residual): Indicates performance after error correction (calibration). It is
determined by the quality of calibration standards and how well "known" they are, plus system
repeatability, stability, and noise.
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Uncorrected (raw): Indicates instrument performance without error correction. The
uncorrected performance affects the stability of a calibration.
Standard: When referring to the analyzer, this includes no options unless noted otherwise.
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Corrected System Performance
The specifications in this section apply for measurements made with the N5242A analyzer with
the following conditions:
• 10 Hz IF bandwidth
• No averaging applied to data
• Isolation calibration with an averaging factor of 8
Table 1a. System Dynamic Range at Test Port
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Option 200 or 400
Description Specification (dB) at Test Port Typical (dB) at Test Port
Port 1 or 3
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 500 MHz
3
3
3
93 93 106 104
103 103 116 115
117 117 131 130
2
Port 2 or 4
2
Port 1 or 3
2
Port 2 or 4
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 124 127 130 135
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 127 127 137 136
10 GHz to 16 GHz 127 127 134 133
16 GHz to 20 GHz 127 124 133 129
20 GHz to 24 GHz 122 117 130 126
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 112 109 124 120
2
1.
The system dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the noise floor and the specified
source maximum output power. The effective dynamic range must take measurement uncertainties and
interfering signals into account.
2. Either port can be used as the source port. Any other port can be used as the receiver port.
3. May typically be degraded at particular frequencies below 500 MHz due to spurious receiver residuals.
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Table 1b. System Dynamic Range at Test Port
1
Option 219 or 419
Description Specification (dB) at Test Port Typical (dB) at Test Port
Port 1 or 3
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 500 MHz
3
3
3
93 93 106 104
103 103 115 114
117 117 130 129
2
Port 2 or 4
2
Port 1 or 3
2
Port 2 or 4
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 124 127 130 135
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 127 127 135 134
10 GHz to 16 GHz 126 125 132 131
16 GHz to 20 GHz 124 122 130 127
20 GHz to 24 GHz 118 117 127 124
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 110 106 121 117
1
The system dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the noise floor and the specified source
maximum output power. The effective dynamic range must take measurement uncertainties and interfering
signals into account.
2
Either port can be used as the source port. Any other port can be used as the receiver port.
3
May typically be degraded at particular frequencies below 500 MHz due to spurious receiver residuals.
2
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Table 1c. System Dynamic Range at Test Port
1
Option 224
Description Specification (dB) at Test Port Typical (dB) at Test Port
Source 2,
Out 1
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 500 MHz
2
2
2
98 93 108 105
108 107 117 116
122 121 132 131
Source 2,
Out 2
Source 2,
Out 1
Source 2,
Out 2
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 128 128 134 136
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 132 132 139 139
10 GHz to 16 GHz 130 130 138 137
16 GHz to 20 GHz 129 127 136 134
20 GHz to 24 GHz 123 122 133 132
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 114 112 127 124
1
The system dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the noise floor and the specified source
maximum output power. The effective dynamic range must take measurement uncertainties and interfering
signals into account.
2
May typically be degraded at particular frequencies below 500 MHz due to spurious receiver residuals.
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Table 1d. System Dynamic Range at Test Port
Option 224 or 423
1
Description Specification (dB)
Typical (dB) at Test Port
at Test Port
Port 1
or 3
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 500 MHz
3
3
3
93 93 106 104 104 80
103 103 115 115 112 90
117 117 130 130 121 99
Port 2
2
or 4
Port 1
2
or 3
Port 2
2
or 4
Source 1, Port 1
Combine Mode
2
Source 2, Port 1
Combine Mode
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 124 127 130 134 127 112
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 127 127 136 134 132 119
10 GHz to 16 GHz 126 124 132 131 128 115
16 GHz to 20 GHz 124 121 130 127 125 113
20 GHz to 24 GHz 117 115 127 124 121 109
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 107 105 121 117 115 102
1
The system dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the noise floor and the specified source
maximum output power. The effective dynamic range must take measurement uncertainties and interfering
signals into account.
2
Either port can be used as the source port. Any other port can be used as the receiver port.
3
May typically be degraded at particular frequencies below 500 MHz due to spurious receiver residuals.
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1
Table 2a. Extended Dynamic Range at Direct Receiver Access Input
Option 200 or 400
Description Typical (dB) at Direct Receiver Access Input
Port 1 or 3
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 500MHz
3
3
3
128 128
115 115
129 129
2
Port 2 or 4
2
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 136 139
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 139 139
10 GHz to 16 GHz 139 139
16 GHz to 20 GHz 139 136
20 GHz to 24 GHz 134 129
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 124 121
1
The direct receiver access input extended dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the direct
receiver access input noise floor and the source maximum output power. The effective dynamic range must
take measurement uncertainties and interfering signals into account. This set-up should only be used when
the receiver input will never exceed its maximum receiver input. When the analyzer is in segment sweep
mode, it can have predefined frequency segments which will output a higher power level when the extended
dynamic range is required (i.e. devices with high insertion loss), and reduced power when the maximum
receiver input level will occur (i.e. devices with low insertion loss). The extended range is only available in
one-path transmission measurements.
2
Either port can be used as the source port. Any other port can be used as the receiver port.
3
May typically be degraded at particular frequencies below 500 MHz due to spurious receiver residuals.
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Table 2b. Extended Dynamic Range at Direct Receiver Access Input
1
Option 219 or 419
Description Typical (dB) at Direct Receiver Access Input
Port 1 or 3
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 500MHz
3
3
3
128 128
115 115
129 129
2
Port 2 or 4
2
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 136 139
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 139 139
10 GHz to 16 GHz 138 137
16 GHz to 20 GHz 136 134
20 GHz to 24 GHz 130 129
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 122 118
1
The direct receiver access input extended dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the direct
receiver access input noise floor and the source maximum output power. The effective dynamic range must
take measurement uncertainties and interfering signals into account. This set-up should only be used when
the receiver input will never exceed its maximum receiver input. When the analyzer is in segment sweep
mode, it can have predefined frequency segments which will output a higher power level when the extended
dynamic range is required (i.e. devices with high insertion loss), and reduced power when the maximum
receiver input level will occur (i.e. devices with low insertion loss). The extended range is only available in
one-path transmission measurements.
2
Either port can be used as the source port. Any other port can be used as the receiver port.
3
May typically be degraded at particular frequencies below 500 MHz due to spurious receiver residuals.
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Table 2c. Extended Dynamic Range at Direct Receiver Access Input
1
Option 224
Description Typical (dB) at Direct Receiver Access Input
Source 2, Out 1 Source 2, Out 2
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 500MHz
2
2
2
133 128
120 119
134 133
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 140 140
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 144 144
10 GHz to 16 GHz 142 142
16 GHz to 20 GHz 141 139
20 GHz to 24 GHz 135 134
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 126 124
1
The direct receiver access input extended dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the direct
receiver access input noise floor and the source maximum output power. The effective dynamic range must
take measurement uncertainties and interfering signals into account. This set-up should only be used when
the receiver input will never exceed its compression or damage level. When the analyzer is in segment sweep
mode, it can have predefined frequency segments which will output a higher power level when the extended
dynamic range is required (i.e. devices with high insertion loss), and reduced power when receiver
compression or damage may occur (i.e. devices with low insertion loss). The extended range is only available
in one-path transmission measurements.
2
May typically be degraded at particular frequencies below 500 MHz due to spurious receiver residuals.
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Table 2d. Extended Dynamic Range at Direct Receiver Access Input
1
Option 224 or 423
Description Typical (dB) at Direct Receiver Access Input
Port 1
2
or 3
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 500MHz
3
3
3
128 128 139 115
115 115 124 102
129 129 133 111
Port 2
2
or 4
Source 1, Port 1
Combine Mode
Source 2, Port 1 Combine
Mode
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 136 139 139 124
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 139 139 144 131
10 GHz to 16 GHz 138 136 140 127
16 GHz to 20 GHz 136 133 137 125
20 GHz to 24 GHz 129 127 133 121
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 119 121 127 114
1
The direct receiver access input extended dynamic range is calculated as the difference between the direct
receiver access input noise floor and the source maximum output power. The effective dynamic range must
take measurement uncertainties and interfering signals into account. This set-up should only be used when
the receiver input will never exceed its compression or damage level. When the analyzer is in segment sweep
mode, it can have predefined frequency segments which will output a higher power level when the extended
dynamic range is required (i.e. devices with high insertion loss), and reduced power when receiver
compression or damage may occur (i.e. devices with low insertion loss). The extended range is only available
in one-path transmission measurements.
2
Either port can be used as the source port. Any other port can be used as the receiver port.
3
May typically be degraded at particular frequencies below 500 MHz due to spurious receiver residuals.
Receiver Dynamic Range technical specifications are not provided in this N5242A specs document.
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N5242A Corrected System Performance with 3.5mm Connectors
All Options
Note: For any Sii reflection measurement:
• Sjj = 0.
For any Sij transmission measurement:
• Sji = Sij when Sij ≤ 1
• Sji = 1/Sij when Sij > 1
• Skk = 0 for all k
Table 3. 85052B Calibration Kit
N5242A All Options
Applies to the N5242A Option 200 or 219 or 224 or 400 or 419 or 423 analyzers, 85052B (3.5mm) calibration
kit, 85131F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port calibration. Also applies to the following condition:
Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature
Description Specification (dB)
50 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
2 GHz
2 to
20 GHz
20 to
26.5 GHz
Directivity 48 48 44 44
Source Match 40 40 31 31
Load Match 48 48 44 44
Reflection Tracking
Transmission Tracking
1
Temperature deviation is a characteristic value.
1
1
±0.003
+0.010/°C
±0.017
+0.010/°C
±0.003
+0.010/°C
±0.017
+0.010/°C
±0.006
+0.020/°C
±0.104
+0.020/°C
±0.006
+0.030/°C
±0.119
+0.030/°C
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Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)
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Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)
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Table 4. N4433A 4-Port Electronic Calibration Module
N5242A All Options
Note: Uncertainty curves for the N4433A are created using a 2-port calibration. Multiport
uncertainties are not supported at this time.
Applies to the N5242A Option 200 or 219 or 224 or 400 or 419 or 423 analyzers, N4433A
(3.5mm) electronic calibration module, 85131F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port
calibration. Also applies to the following condition:
Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature
Description Specification (dB)
50 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
2 GHz
2 to
20 GHz
Directivity 52 52 45
Source Match 42 42 31
Load Match 41 41 29
Reflection Tracking
Transmission Tracking
1
Temperature deviation is a characteristic value.
1
1
±0.060
+0.010/°C
±0.063
+0.010/°C
±0.060
+0.010/°C
±0.063
+0.010/°C
±0.180
+0.020/°C
±0.197
+0.020/°C
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Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)
20
Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)
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Table 5. N4691B 2- Port Electronic Calibration Module
N5242A All Options
Applies to the N5242A Option 200 or 219 or 224 or 400 or 419 or 423 analyzers, N4691B
(3.5mm) electronic calibration module, 85131F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port
calibration. Also applies to the following condition:
Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature
Description Specification (dB)
50 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
2 GHz
2 to
20 GHz
20 to
26.5 GHz
Directivity 46 56 48 44
Source Match 41 47 44 40
Load Match 40 46 42 38
Reflection Tracking
Transmission Tracking
1
Temperature deviation is a characteristic value.
1
1
±0.050
+0.010/°C
±0.056
+0.010/°C
±0.020
+0.010/°C
±0.022
+0.010/°C
±0.040
+0.020/°C
±0.052
+0.020/°C
±0.050
+0.030/°C
±0.072
+0.030/°C
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Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)
23
Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)
This N5242A document does not present specifications for the 85052C or 85052D Calibration Kit. Please
download our free Uncertainty Calculator from
data and curves for the 85052C or the 85052D Calibration Kit.
http://www.agilent.com/find/na_calculator to generate the
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Uncorrected System Performance
Table 6. Error Terms
1
Ports 1, 2, 3, 4. All Options. If Option 029 is included, see section Specifications: N5242A Option 029.
Description Specification Typical
Directivity (dB)
10 MHz to 50 MHz 16 23
50 MHz to 500 MHz 24 28
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 24 32
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 23 25
10 GHz to 16 GHz 16 22
16 GHz to 20 GHz 16 22
20 GHz to 24 GHz 16 22
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 16 22
Source Match (dB)
10 MHz to 50 MHz 11 14
50 MHz to 500 MHz 18 28
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 18 22
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 14 18
10 GHz to 16 GHz 12 16
16 GHz to 20 GHz 10 15
20 GHz to 24 GHz 10 14
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 8 12
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Table 6. (Continued) Error Terms
1
Load Match (dB)
10 MHz to 50 MHz 11 18
50 MHz to 500 MHz 17 25
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 17 22
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 13 17
10 GHz to 16 GHz 10 15
16 GHz to 20 GHz 9 14
20 GHz to 24 GHz 9 14
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 8 13
Transmission Tracking3 (dB)
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 500 MHz
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 24 GHz
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz
Reflection Tracking (dB)
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 500 MHz
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz
-- +/-1.5
-- +/-1.5
10 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 24 GHz
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz
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Table 6. (Continued) Error Terms
Crosstalk4 (dB)
1
10 MHz to 50 MHz -84
--
50 MHz to 100 MHz -90
100 MHz to 500 MHz -110
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -120
3.2 GHz to 20 GHz -122
20 GHz to 24 GHz -117
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz
1
Specifications apply over environmental temperature of 25 °C ±5 °C, with less than 1°C variation from the
-114
calibration temperature.
3
Cable loss not included.
4
Measurement conditions: normalized to a thru, measured with shorts on all ports, 10 Hz IF bandwidth,
averaging factor of 8, alternate mode, source power set to the lesser of the maximum power-out or the
maximum receiver power.
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Test Port Output
Table 7. Frequency Information
All Options
Description Specification (dB) Typical (dB)
Frequency Range 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz --
Frequency Resolution 1 Hz --
Frequency Accuracy +/- 1 ppm --
Frequency Stability -- +/-0.05 ppm, -10° to 70° C1
2
1
Assumes no variation in time.
2
Assumes no variation in temperature.
+/-0.1 ppm/yr maximum
Table 8a. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 200 or 400
Description Specification (dBm) Typical (dBm)
Port 1 or 3
Filtered
2
Mode
See Figure 2
(Opt 200) or
Figure 5
(Opt 400)
1
Port 1 or 3
3 (Opt 200)
Hi Pwr
Mode
See Figure
or Figure 6
(Opt 400)
2
1
Port 2 or 4
1
Port 1 or 3
See Figure
2 (Opt 200)
or Figure 5
(Opt 400)
Filtered
Mode
1
2
Port 1 or 3
Hi Pwr
2
Mode
See Figure 3
(Opt 200) or
Figure 6
(Opt 400)
1
Port 2 or 4
10 MHz to 50 MHz 8 13 13 10 19 17
50 MHz to 500 MHz 10 13 13 11 21 20
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 10 10 13 12 13 18
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 13 13 13 20 20 19
10 GHz to 16 GHz 13 13 13 17 17 16
16 GHz to 20 GHz 13 13 10 16 16 12
20 GHz to 24 GHz 12 12 7 15 15 11
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 5 5 2 11 11 7
1
Either port can be used as the source port.
2
In Filtered Mode, the signal path goes through filters to minimize harmonics below 3.2 GHz. In Hi Pwr Mode, the signal bypasses the
filters to maximize output power.
1
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Figure 1. Block Diagram, N5242A Option 200
Figure 2. Path Configuration Diagram, N5242A Option 200, Port 1 Filtered Mode
Port 1 Reference
Mixer Switch
Front Panel
Jumper
R1
Port 1 or 3 Filtered Mode
Low Bnd
Hi Pwr
Low Bnd
Filtered
OUT1
External
Internal
A
1
OUT2
Src1
R2 B
2
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Figure 3. Path Configuration Diagram, N5242A Option 200, Port 1 Hi Pwr Mode
Port 1 Reference
Mixer Switch
Front Panel
Jumper
R1
Port 1 or 3 Hi Pwr Mode
Low Bnd
Hi Pwr
Low Bnd
Filtered
OUT1
External
Internal
A
1
Src1
OUT2
Figure 4. Block Diagram, N5242A Option 400
R2 B
2
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Figure 5. Path Configuration Diagram, N5242A Option 400, Port 1 or 3 Filtered Mode
R4 D
OUT2
Low Bnd
Filtered
Low Bnd
Hi Pwr
Port 1 or 3
Filtered Mode
Low Bnd
Hi Pwr
Low Bnd
Filtered
OUT2
Src2
Src1
OUT1
OUT1
Port 1 Reference
Mixer Switch
Front Panel
Jumper
External
Internal
4
R3 C
3
R1
A
1
R2 B
2
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Figure 6. Path Configuration Diagram, N5242A Option 400, Port 1 or 3 Hi Pwr Mode
R4 D
OUT2
Low Bnd
Filtered
Low Bnd
Hi Pwr
Port 1 or 3
Hi Pwr Mode
Low Bnd
Hi Pwr
Low Bnd
Filtered
OUT2
Src2
Src1
OUT1
OUT1
Port 1 Reference
Mixer Switch
Front Panel
Jumper
External
Internal
4
R3 C
3
R1
A
1
R2 B
2
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Table 8b. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 219 or 419
If Option 029 is included, see section Specifications: N5242A Option 029.
Description Specification (dBm) Typical (dBm)
Port 1 or 3
Filtered
2
Mode
1
Port 1 or 3
Hi Pwr
Mode
1
Port 2 or 41Port 1 or 3
2
Filtered
Mode
1
2
Port 1 or 31
Hi Pwr
2
Mode
Port 2 or 4
10 MHz to 50 MHz 8 13 13 10 19 17
50 MHz to 500 MHz 10 13 13 11 20 19
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 10 10 13 11 13 18
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 13 13 13 18 18 17
10 GHz to 16 GHz 12 12 11 15 15 14
16 GHz to 20 GHz 10 10 8 13 13 10
20 GHz to 24 GHz 8 8 7 12 12 9
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 3 3 -1 8 8 4
1
Either port can be used as the source port.
2
In Filtered Mode, the signal path goes through filters to minimize harmonics below 3.2 GHz. In Hi Pwr Mode,
the signal bypasses the filters to maximize output power.
1
Figure 7. Block Diagram, N5242A Option 219
Note: The path configuration drawing for Option 219 is identical to the path configuration drawings for Option
200, which are shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3.
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Figure 8. Block Diagram, N5242A Option 419
Note: The path configuration drawing for Option 419 is identical to the path configuration drawings for Option
400, which are shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6.
Table 8c. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 224
If Option 029 is included, see section Specifications: N5242A Option 029.
Description Specification (dBm) Typical (dBm)
Port 1
Filtered
Mode
1
Port 1
Hi Pwr
Mode
Port 2 Port 1
Filtered
1
Mode
1
Port 1
Hi Pwr
Mode
Port 2
1
10 MHz to 50 MHz 7 13 13 9 19 17
50 MHz to 500 MHz 8 13 13 11 20 20
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 8 10 13 11 13 17
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 13 13 13 19 19 17
10 GHz to 16 GHz 12 12 10 15 15 14
16 GHz to 20 GHz 10 10 7 13 13 10
20 GHz to 24 GHz 7 7 5 12 12 9
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 0 0 -2 8 8 4
1
In Filtered Mode, the signal path goes through filters to minimize harmonics below 3.2 GHz. In Hi Pwr Mode,
the signal bypasses the filters to maximize output power.
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Table 8d. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 224
Description Specification (dBm) Typical (dBm)
Source 2,
Out 1
Filtered
Mode
1
Source 2,
Out 1
Hi Pwr
1
Mode
Source 2,
Out 2
Source 2,
Out 1
Filtered
1
Mode
Source 2,
Out 1
Hi Pwr
1
Mode
Source
2, Out 2
10 MHz to 50 MHz 9 18 13 12 21 18
50 MHz to 500 MHz 11 18 17 13 22 21
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 10 14 14 13 17 19
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 18 18 18 22 22 22
10 GHz to 16 GHz 16 16 16 21 21 20
16 GHz to 20 GHz 15 15 13 19 19 17
20 GHz to 24 GHz 13 13 12 18 18 17
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 7 7 5 14 14 11
1
In Filtered Mode, the signal path goes through filters to minimize harmonics below 3.2 GHz. In Hi Pwr Mode,
the signal bypasses the filters to maximize output power.
Figure 9. Block Diagram: N5242A Option 224
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Figure 10. Path Configuration Diagram, N5242A Option 224
)
OUT2
Src2
Low Bnd
Filtered
Low Bnd
Hi Pwr
Combiner
Normal
Reversed
Low Bnd
Hi Pwr
Low Bnd
Filtered
OUT2
Src1
OUT1
OUT1
Rear Panel
Jumper
J8J9
Port 1 Bypass Switch
J10 J11
Rear Panel
Jumper
Port 2 Source
Src2 OUT1
Src1 OUT2
Combiner Path
Thru Path
Src 2 Main Bypass Switch
Thru Path
Combiner Path
Port 1 Reference
Port 2 Bypass Switch
J1 J2
Rear Panel
Thru Path
Mixer Switch
Front Panel
Jumper
External
Internal
OUT2 (Front Panel)
OUT1 (Front Panel)
R1
A
1
R2 B
2
Table 8e. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 423
If Option 029 is included, see section Specifications: N5242A Option 029.
Description Specification (dBm
1
Port 1 or 3
Hi Pwr
1
Mode
Port 2 or 4 Port 1 or 3
Port 1 or 3
Filtered
Mode
10 MHz to 50 MHz 7 13 13 9 19 17
50 MHz to 500 MHz 8 13 13 11 20 20
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 8 10 13 11 13 17
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 13 13 13 19 19 17
10 GHz to 16 GHz 12 12 10 15 15 14
16 GHz to 20 GHz 10 10 7 13 13 10
20 GHz to 24 GHz 7 7 5 12 12 9
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 0 0 -2 8 8 4
Typical (dBm)
Filtered
1
Mode
Port 1 or 3
Hi Pwr
1
Mode
Port 2 or 4
1
In Filtered Mode, the signal path goes through filters to minimize harmonics below 3.2 GHz. In Hi Pwr Mode,
the signal bypasses the filters to maximize output power.
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Table 8f. Maximum Leveled Power, Option 224 or 423
If Option 029 is included, see section Specifications: N5242A Option 029.
Description Typical (dBm)
Source 1, Port 1
Combine Mode
Filtered Mode
1
Source 1, Port 1
Combine Mode
Hi Pwr Mode
1
Source 2, Port 1
Combine Mode
Filtered Mode
Source 2, Port 1
Combine Mode
1
Hi Pwr Mode
10 MHz to 50 MHz 7 17 -7 3
50 MHz to 500 MHz 9 17 -5 4
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 9 10 -5 -4
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 15 15 2 2
10 GHz to 16 GHz 11 11 -2 -2
16 GHz to 20 GHz 8 8 -4 -4
20 GHz to 24 GHz 6 6 -6 -6
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 2 2 -11 -11
1
In Filtered Mode, the signal path goes through filters to minimize harmonics below 3.2 GHz. In Hi Pwr Mode,
the signal bypasses the filters to maximize output power.
1
Figure 11. Block Diagram: N5242A Option 423
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Figure 12. Path Configuration Diagram, N5242A Option 423
OUT2
Port 4 Bypass Switch
J3 J4
Rear Panel
Thru Path
R4 D
4
Src2
Low Bnd
Filtered
Low Bnd
Hi Pwr
OUT1
Rear Panel
Jumper
J8J9
Combiner
Normal
Reversed
Low Bnd
Hi Pwr
Low Bnd
Filtered
OUT2
OUT1
Src1
Port 1 Bypass Switch
J10 J11
Rear Panel
Jumper
Table 9a. Power Level Accuracy
Rear Panel
Load
Combiner Path
Thru Path
Port 3 Bypass Switch
J7
Port 2 Bypass Switch
J1 J2
Thru Path
Combiner Path
Port 1 Reference
Mixer Switch
Front Panel
Jumper
External
Internal
Rear Panel
Thru Path
R3 C
3
R1
A
1
R2 B
2
All Options
Description Specification (dB) Typical (dB)
Ports 1, 2, 3, 4
1
Source 2, Out 1
Ports 1, 2, 3, 4
Source 2, Out 2
1
Source 2, Out 1
Source 2, Out 2
10 MHz to 50 MHz +/-1.0 +/-2.0 +/-0.40 +/-0.55
50 MHz to 500 MHz +/-1.0 +/-2.0 +/-0.20 +/-0.25
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz +/-1.0 +/-2.0 +/-0.25 +/-0.25
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz +/-1.0 +/-2.0 +/-0.40 +/-0.25
10 GHz to 13 GHz +/-1.2 +/-2.0 +/-0.60 +/-0.25
13 GHz to 18 GHz +/-2.0 +/-2.5 +/-0.60 +/-1.00
18 GHz to 26.5 GHz +/-2.5 +/-2.5 +/-0.80 +/-0.90
1
Any port can be used as the source port. Source in filtered mode where applicable.
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Table 9b. Power Level Linearity
All Options
Description Specification (dB)
Port 1 or 31
-25dBm ≤ P<-20dBm
Port 1 or 31
-20dBm ≤ P<-15dBm
Port 1 or 3
P ≥-15dBm
10 MHz to 50 MHz +/-2.0 +/-1.5 +/-1.0
50 MHz to 500 MHz +/-1.5 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
10 GHz to 16 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
16 GHz to 20 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
20 GHz to 24 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
1
Either port can be used as the source port. Source in filtered mode.
Table 9c. (Continued) Power Level Linearity
All Options
1
Description Specification (dB)
Port 2 or 41
-25dBm ≤P<-20dBm
Port 2 or 41
-20dBm ≤P<-15dBm
Port 2 or 41
P ≥-15dBm
10 MHz to 50 MHz +/-5.0 +/-2.0 +/-1.5
50 MHz to 500 MHz +/-4.0 +/-2.0 +/-1.5
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz +/-2.5 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz +/-2.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
10 GHz to 16 GHz +/-1.5 +/-1.5 +/-1.5
16 GHz to 20 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
20 GHz to 24 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
1
Either port can be used as the source port.
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Table 9d. Power Level Linearity
Option 224
Description Specification (dB)
Source 2, Out 11
P ≥-15dBm
Source 2, Out 2
-15dBm ≤P<-10dBm
Source 2, Out 2
P ≥-10dBm
10 MHz to 50 MHz +/-1.0 +/-1.5 +/-1.0
50 MHz to 500 MHz +/-1.0 +/-1.5 +/-1.0
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
10 GHz to 16 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
16 GHz to 20 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
20 GHz to 24 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz +/-1.0 +/-1.0 +/-1.0
1Source in filtered mode.
Table 10a. Power Sweep Range
Option 200 or 400
Description Specification (dB) Typical (dB)
Port 1 or 3
1
Port 2 or 4
1
Port 1 or 3
1
Port 2 or 4
10 MHz to 50 MHz 38 38 46 44
50 MHz to 500 MHz 38 38 48 47
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 35 38 40 45
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 38 38 47 46
10 GHz to 16 GHz 38 38 44 43
16 GHz to 20 GHz 38 35 43 39
20 GHz to 24 GHz 37 32 42 38
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 30 27 38 34
1
Either port can be used as the source port. Source in filtered mode where applicable.
1
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Table 10b. Power Sweep Range
Option 219 or 419
Description Specification (dB) Typical (dB)
Port 1 or 3
1
Port 2 or 4
1
Port 1 or 3
1
Port 2 or 4
10 MHz to 50 MHz 38 38 46 44
50 MHz to 500 MHz 38 38 47 46
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 35 38 40 45
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 38 38 45 44
10 GHz to 16 GHz 37 36 42 41
16 GHz to 20 GHz 35 33 40 37
20 GHz to 24 GHz 33 32 39 36
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 28 24 35 31
1
Either port can be used as the source port. Source in filtered mode where applicable.
Table 10c. Power Sweep Range
Option 224 or 423
1
Description Specification (dB) Typical (dB)
Port 1 or 3
1
Port 2 or 4
1
Port 1 or 3
1
Port 2 or 4
10 MHz to 50 MHz 38 38 46 44
50 MHz to 500 MHz 38 38 47 47
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 35 38 40 44
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 38 38 46 44
10 GHz to 16 GHz 37 35 42 41
16 GHz to 20 GHz 35 32 40 37
20 GHz to 24 GHz 32 30 39 36
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 25 23 35 31
1
Either port can be used as the source port. Source in filtered mode where applicable.
1
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Table 10d. Power Sweep Range
Option 224
Description Specification (dB) Typical (dB)
Source 21
Out 1
Source 2
Out 2
Source 21
Out 1
Source 2
Out 2
10 MHz to 50 MHz 33 28 38 35
50 MHz to 500 MHz 33 32 39 38
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 29 29 34 36
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 33 33 39 39
10 GHz to 16 GHz 31 31 38 37
16 GHz to 20 GHz 30 28 36 34
20 GHz to 24 GHz 28 27 35 34
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 22 20 31 28
1
Source in filtered mode where applicable.
Table 11. Nominal Power (Preset Power)
Description Specification (dBm) Typical (dBm)
Option
200 or
400
Ports 1, 2, 3, 4
Option 219 or
224 or 419 or
423
1
Option 224 Option 224
Source 2,
Out 1
Source 2,
Out 2
Source 1,
Port 1
Combine
Mode
10 MHz to 26.5
0 -5 5 5 -10 -15
GHz
1
Any port can be used as the source port. Any other port can be used as the receiver port.
or 423
Source 2,
Port 1
Combine
Mode
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Table 12. Power Resolution and Maximum/Minimum Settable Power
Description Specification at
Typical at Test Port
Test Port
All Options All Options Option 200 or 400 Option 219 or 419
Ports 1, 2, 3, 4
1
Power Resolution 0.01 dB -- -- --
Maximum Settable
-- 30 dBm -- --
Power
Minimum Settable
-- -- -30 dBm -95 dBm
Power
1
Any port can be used as the source port
.
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Table 13. Harmonics at Max Specified Power
All Options
(See Tables 8a - 8f Maximum Leveled Power)
Description Typical (dBc)
Port 1 or 31,
Source 2 Out 1
2nd Harmonics
4
2
3
Port 2 or 4
Source 2 Out 2
10 MHz to 50 MHz -51 -13
50 MHz to 2 GHz -51 -13
2 GHz to 3.2 GHz -60 -21
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -60 -21
10 GHz to 16 GHz -60 -21
16 GHz to 20 GHz -60 -21
20 GHz to 24 GHz -60 -21
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -60 -21
3rd Harmonics
4
10 MHz to 50 MHz -51 -13
1
50 MHz to 2 GHz -51 -13
2 GHz to 3.2 GHz -60 -21
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -60 -21
10 GHz to 16 GHz -60 -21
16 GHz to 20 GHz -60 -21
20 GHz to 24 GHz -60 -21
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -60 -21
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Table 13. Harmonics at Max Specified Power (continued)
1/2 and 1/4 Sub-Harmonics
4
10 MHz to 50 MHz -73 -73
50 MHz to 2 GHz -73 -73
2 GHz to 3.2 GHz -73 -73
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -66 -63
10 GHz to 16 GHz -66 -63
16 GHz to 20 GHz -66 -63
20 GHz to 24 GHz -61 -52
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -61 -52
1
Any port can be used as the source port.
2
< 3.2 GHz Filtered Mode
3
At port 1 max specified power.
4
Listed frequency is fundamental frequency; test at max specified power
Table 14. Non-Harmonic Spurs at nominal power
Description Typical (dBc) at Test Port
Ports 1, 2, 3, 4
Source 2 Out 1,
Source 2 Out 2
Offset frequency = 30 kHz to 5 MHz
10 MHz to 500 MHz -50
500 MHz to 1 GHz -60
1 GHz to 2 GHz -60
2 GHz to 4 GHz -57
4 GHz to 8 GHz -51
8 GHz to 16 GHz -45
16 GHz to 24 GHz -39
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -33
45
Table 15. Phase Noise
All Options
Description Typical (dBc/Hz)
Ports 1, 2, 3, 4, Source 2 Out 1, Source 2 Out 2
1 kHz Offset 10 kHz Offset 100 kHz Offset 1 MHz Offset
10 MHz to 500 MHz -85 -85 -85 -120
500 MHz to 1 GHz -105 -115 -110 -127
1 GHz to 2 GHz -100 -110 -105 -121
2 GHz to 4 GHz -95 -105 -100 -115
4 GHz to 8 GHz -89 -100 -94 -110
8 GHz to 16 GHz -83 -94 -88 -105
16 GHz to 26.5 GHz -78 -89 -82 -100
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Test Port Input
Ports 1, 2, 3, 4. All Options. If Option 029 is included, see section Specifications: N5242A Option 029.
Table 16. Test Port Noise Floor1 (dBm)
Description Specification Typical
10 Hz IFBW
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 500 MHz
2
2
2
-80 -87
-90 -95
-104 -110
500 MHz to 2 GHz -114 -117
2 GHz to 20 GHz -114 -117
20 GHz to 24 GHz -110 -115
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -107 -113
1
Total average (rms) noise power calculated as the mean value of a linear magnitude trace expressed in dBm.
2
May typically be degraded at particular frequencies below 500 MHz due to spurious receiver residuals.
Table 17. Direct Receiver Access Input Noise Floor1 (dBm)
Description Specification Typical
10 MHz to 50 MHz
2
-- -130
50 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 500 MHz
2
2
-- -128
-- -132
500 MHz to 2 GHz -- -133
2 GHz to 20 GHz -- -129
20 GHz to 24 GHz -- -122
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -- -119
1
Total average (rms) noise power calculated as the mean value of a linear magnitude trace expressed in dBm.
2
May typically be degraded at particular frequencies below 500 MHz due to spurious receiver residuals.
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Table 18. Test Port Compression at 0.1 dB (dBm)
Description Specification Typical
10 MHz to 50 MHz -- --
50 MHz to 500 MHz -- --
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -- 13
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -- 13
10 GHz to 16 GHz -- 13
16 GHz to 20 GHz -- 12
20 GHz to 24 GHz -- 10.5
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -- 10
Table 19. Test Port Compression @ 8 dBm Test Port Power (dB)
Description Specification Typical
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 500 MHz
1
1
-- --
-- --
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz <0.17 --
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz <0.17 --
10 GHz to 16 GHz <0.17 --
16 GHz to 20 GHz <0.23 --
20 GHz to 24 GHz <0.23 --
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz <0.29 --
1
Test port receiver compression at specified input levels below 500 MHz is negligible due to coupler roll off in
this frequency range.
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Table 20. Trace Noise Magnitude (dB rms)
Description Specification Typical
Ratioed measurement, nominal power at test port.
1 kHz IFBW
10 MHz to 100 MHz 0.007 0.0039
100 MHz to 13.5 GHz 0.002 0.0005
13.5 GHz to 16 GHz 0.002 0.0005
16 GHz to 22.5 GHz 0.002 0.0006
22.5 GHz to 24 GHz 0.003 0.0014
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz 0.005 0.0020
100 kHz IFBW
10 MHz to 100 MHz -- 0.040
100 MHz to 13.5 GHz -- 0.005
13.5 GHz to 16 GHz -- 0.005
16 GHz to 22.5 GHz -- 0.005
22.5 GHz to 24 GHz -- 0.008
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -- 0.008
600 kHz IFBW
10 MHz to 100 MHz -- 0.140
100 MHz to 13.5 GHz -- 0.011
13.5 GHz to 16 GHz -- 0.011
16 GHz to 22.5 GHz -- 0.012
22.5 GHz to 24 GHz -- 0.020
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -- 0.020
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Table 21. Trace Noise Phase (deg rms)
Description Specification Typical
Ratioed measurement, nominal power at test port.
1 kHz IFBW
10 MHz to 100 MHz 0.051 0.0261
100 MHz to 13.5 GHz 0.015 0.0041
13.5 GHz to 16 GHz 0.042 0.0124
16 GHz to 22.5 GHz 0.042 0.0135
22.5 GHz to 26.5 GHz 0.054 0.0225
100 kHz IFBW
10 MHz to 100 MHz -- 0.266
100 MHz to 13.5 GHz -- 0.030
13.5 GHz to 16 GHz -- 0.030
16 GHz to 22.5 GHz -- 0.033
22.5 GHz to 26.5 GHz -- 0.057
600 kHz IFBW
10 MHz to 100 MHz -- 1.053
100 MHz to 13.5 GHz -- 0.075
13.5 GHz to 16 GHz -- 0.075
16 GHz to 22.5 GHz -- 0.082
22.5 GHz to 26.5 GHz -- 0.139
Table 22. Reference Level Magnitude
Description Specification Typical
Range +/-500 dB --
Resolution 0.001 dB --
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Table 23. Reference Level Phase
Description Specification Typical
Range +/-500° --
Resolution 0.01° --
Table 24. Stability Magnitude (dB/°C)
Description Specification Typical
Stability is defined as a ratio measurement made at the test port.
10 MHz to 50 MHz -- 0.01
50 MHz to 500 MHz -- 0.01
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -- 0.01
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -- 0.02
10 GHz to 16 GHz -- 0.02
16 GHz to 20 GHz -- 0.03
20 GHz to 24 GHz -- 0.03
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -- 0.04
Table 25. Stability Phase (°/°C)
Description Specification Typical
Stability is defined as a ratio measurement made at the test port.
10 MHz to 50 MHz -- 0.29
50 MHz to 500 MHz -- 0.06
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -- 0.07
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -- 0.13
10 GHz to 16 GHz -- 0.13
16 GHz to 20 GHz -- 0.40
20 GHz to 24 GHz -- 0.54
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -- 0.56
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Table 26. Damage Input Level
Description Specification Typical
Test Port 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 > +30 dBm RF, 40 VDC Test Port 1 or 2 or 3 or 4
(Option 224 only) Source 2 Out 1
or Source 2 Out 2
> +30 dBm RF, 0 VDC (Option 224 only) Source 2 Out 1
or Source 2 Out 2
52
Dynamic Accuracy
Table 27. Dynamic Accuracy (Specification)
Accuracy of the test port input power reading relative to the reference input power level.
Dynamic Accuracy, 0.010 GHz
53
Dynamic Accuracy, 0.050 GHz
54
Dynamic Accuracy, 0.500 GHz
55
Dynamic Accuracy, 1- 10 GHz
56
Dynamic Accuracy, 10 - 16 GHz
57
Dynamic Accuracy, 16 - 20 GHz
58
Dynamic Accuracy, 20 - 26.5 GHz
2
Dynamic accuracy is verified with the following measurements:
Compression over frequency
IF linearity at a single frequency of 1.195 GHz using a reference level of -20 dBm for an input power range of 0
to -120 dBm.
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Table 28. Test Port Input (Group Delay)a
Description Typical Performance
Aperture (selectable) (frequency span)/(number of points -1)
Maximum Aperture 20% of frequency span
Range 0.5 x (1/minimum aperture)
Maximum Delay Limited to measuring no more than 180° of phase change within the
minimum aperture.)
Accuracy See graph below. Char.
The following graph shows characteristic group delay accuracy with full 2-port calibration and a 10 Hz IF
bandwidth. Insertion loss is assumed to be < 2 dB and electrical length to be ten meters.
For any S
Group Delay measurement, Sii = 0, Sij = 1, Sji = 0, Skl = 0 for all kl ≠ ij
ij
In general, the following formula can be used to determine the accuracy, in seconds, of specific group delay
measurement:
±Phase Accuracy (deg)/[360 × Aperture (Hz)]
Depending on the aperture and device length, the phase accuracy used is either incremental phase accuracy
or worst-case phase accuracy.
a
Group delay is computed by measuring the phase change within a specified frequency step (determined by
the frequency span and the number of points per sweep).
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General Information
• Miscellaneous Information
Front Panel
•
Rear Panel
•
Environment and Dimensions
•
Table 29. Miscellaneous Information
Description Supplemental Information
System IF Bandwidth Range 1 Hz to 5 MHz, nominal
CPU Intel® 1.6 GHz Pentium® M with 1 GByte RAM
LXI Class C (only applies to N5242A models that are
shipped with firmware revision A.08.20 and higher)
Table 30. Front Panel Information
All Options
Description Typical Performance
RF Connectors
Type Option 200 or 219 or 224 or 400 or 419 or 423: 3.5 mm (male), 50 ohm,
(nominal)
Center Pin Recession 0.002 in. (characteristic)
USB 2.0 Ports
Master (4 ports)
Standard Compatible with USB 2.0
Connector USB Type-A female
Display
Size 26.3 cm (10.4 in) diagonal color active matrix LCD; 1024 (horizontal) X 768
(vertical) resolution
Refresh Rate Vertical 60 Hz; Horizontal 46.08 kHz
Pixels A display is considered faulty if:
More than 0.002% of the total pixels have a constant blue, green, red, or black
appearance that will not change.
Three or more consecutive pixels have a constant blue, green, red, or black
appearance that will not change.
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Table 30. (Continued) Front Panel Information
Display Range
Magnitude +/-2500 dB (at 500 dB/div), max
Phase +/-2500° (at 500 dB/div), max
Polar 10 pUnits, min
10,000 Units, max
Display Resolution
Magnitude 0.001 dB/div, min
Phase 0.01°/div, min
Marker Resolution
Magnitude 0.001 dB, min
Phase 0.01°, min
Polar 10 pUnit, min
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Table 31. Rear Panel Information
All Options
Description Typical Performance
10 MHz Reference In
Connector BNC, female
Input Frequency 10 MHz ± 10 ppm, typical
Input Level -15 dBm to +20 dBm, typical
Input Impedance
10 MHz Reference Out
Connector BNC, female
Output Frequency 10 MHz ± 1 ppm, typical
Signal Type Sine Wave, typical
Output Level
Output Impedance
Harmonics <-40 dBc, typical
External IF Inputs
Function Allows use of external IF signals from remote
Connectors SMA (female); A, B, C, D, R (4-port); A, B, R1,
Input Frequency
200 Ω, nom.
+10 dBm ± 4 dB into 50 Ω
50 Ω, nominal
mixers, bypassing the PNA's first converters
R2 (2-port)
Normal IF path:
Narrowband IF path:
Input Impedance
RF Damage Level
DC Damage Level 5.5 VDC
0.1 dB Compression
Point
RF < 53 MHz: IF = 2.535 MHz
RF >= 53 MHz: IF = 7.606 MHz
IF = 10.70 MHz
50 Ω
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Table 31. (Continued) Rear Panel Information
Pulse Inputs (IF Gates)
Function Internal receiver gates used for point-in-pulse
and pulse-profile measurements
Connectors 15-pin mini D-sub
Input Impedance 1 K Ohm
Minimum Pulse
Width, Source
Modulators
Minimum Pulse Width,
Receiver Gates
DC Damage Level 5.5 VDC
Drive Voltage 0 V (off), +3.3 V (on), nominal
RF Pulse Modulator Input (Source Modulator)
On/Off Ratio
10 MHz to 3.2 GHz -64
3.2 GHz to 26.5 GHz -80
Pulse Period
Minimum 33 ns
Maximum 70 s
33 ns
20 ns
External Test Set Driver
Function Used for driving remote mixers
Connections SMA (female)
RF, LO Output Frequency
Range
1.7 to 26.5 GHz
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Table 31. (Continued) Rear Panel Information
Description Typical (dBm)
Upper Limit
(dBm)
Lower Limit
(dBm)
Test Set Drivers (Continued)
Rear Panel LO Power
1.7 GHz to 18 GHz 0 -10
18 GHz to 22.5 GHz 2 -8
22.5 GHz to 26.5 GHz
1
6 -5
Rear Panel RF Power
3.2 GHz to 20 GHz -3 -8
20 GHz to 26.5 GHz -8 -14
1 Full LO frequency range is 12.535 MHz to 26.5 GHz.
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Table 31. (Continued) Rear Panel Information
Description Typical Performance
VGA Video Output
Connector 15-pin mini D-Sub; Drives VGA compatible monitors
Devices Supported:
Resolutions:
Flat Panel (TFT) 1024 X 768, 800 X 600, 640 X 480
Flat Panel (DSTN) 800 X 600, 640 X 480
CRT Monitor 1280 X 1024, 1024 X 768, 800 X 600, 640 X 480
Simultaneous operation of the internal and external displays is allowed, but
with 640 X 480 resolution only. If you change resolution, you can only view the
external display (internal display will "white out").
Bias Tee Inputs
Connectors BNC(f) for ports 1, 2, 3 and 4
Fuse 500 mA
Maximum Bias Current +/-200 mA
Maximum Bias Voltage +/-40 VDC
Trigger Inputs/Outputs BNC(f), TTL/CMOS compatible
Test Set IO 25-pin D-Sub connector, available for external test set control.
Power IO 9-pin D-Sub, female; analog and digital IO
Handler IO 36-pin parallel I/O port; all input/output signals are default set to negative
logic; can be reset to positive logic via GPIB command.
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Table 31. (Continued) Rear Panel Information
GPIB (two ports dedicated controller and
dedicated talker/listener)
Parallel Port (LPT1) 25-pin D-Sub miniature connector, female; provides connection to printers or
Serial Port (COM 1) 9-pin D-Sub, male; compatible with RS-232
USB Port Four ports on front panel (all Host) and five ports (four Host and one Device)
LAN 10/100BaseT Ethernet, 8-pin configuration; auto selects between the two data
Line Power
Frequency, Voltage 50/60 Hz for 100 240 VAC
Power supply is auto switching
Max 450 watts
24-pin D-sub (Type D-24), female; compatible with IEEE-488.
any other parallel port peripherals
on rear panel. Type A configuration (eight Host) and Type B configuration (one
Device), USB 2.0 compatible.
rates
Note: Option H11 is not available with the N5242A network analyzer.
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Table 32. Analyzer Dimensions and Weight
Cabinet Dimensions Height Width Depth
Excluding front and rear
panel hardware and
267 mm
10.5 in
426 mm
16.75 in
533 mm
20.97 in
feet
Excluding front and rear
panel hardware and
feet. Including rack-
266 mm
10.5 in
EIA RU
1
= 6
426 mm
16.75 in
558 mm
21.95 in
mount flanges.
As shipped - including
front panel connectors,
280 mm
11.0 in
435 mm
17.1 in
558 mm
21.95 in
rear panel bumpers, and
feet.
As shipped including
rack-mount flanges
280 mm
11.0 in
483 mm
19.00 in
558 mm
21.95 in
Weight
Option 200 or 219 or 224 Option 400 or 419 or
--
423
Net 27 kg (60 lb), nominal 37 kg (82 lb), nominal --
Shipping 43 kg (95 lb), nominal 53 kg (117 lb),
--
nominal
1
Network analyzer feet removed.
Note: For Regulatory and Environmental information, refer to the PNA Series Installation and Quick Start
Guide, located online at http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/E8356-90001.pdf.
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Figure 13. Front Panel Dimensions : N5242A 2-Port Options
Figure 14. Front Panel Dimensions : N5242A 4-Port Options
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Measurement Throughput Summary
• Typical Cycle Time for Measurement Completion
Cycle Time vs. IF Bandwidth
•
Cycle Time vs. Number of Points
•
Data Transfer Time
•
Table 33. Typical Cycle Timea (ms) for Measurement Completion
All Options
Description Typical Performance
Number of Points
201 401 1601 16001
Start 9 GHz, Stop 10 GHz, 600 kHz IF bandwidth
Uncorrected 6 6.3 9.6 56
2-Port cal 20 21 28 134
Start 9 GHz, Stop 10 GHz, 10 kHz IF bandwidth
Uncorrected 36 53 200 1945
2-Port cal 80 115 405 3900
Start 9 GHz, Stop 10 GHz, 1 kHz IF bandwidth
Uncorrected 227 444 1740 17000
2-Port cal 460 900 3484 34000
Start 10 GHz, Stop 20 GHz, 600 kHz IF bandwidth
Uncorrected 26 33 54 85
2-Port cal 62 77 121 190
Start 10 GHz, Stop 20 GHz, 10 kHz IF bandwidth
Uncorrected 70 118 273 1958
2-Port cal 149 245 553 3922
Start 10 GHz, Stop 20 GHz, 1 kHz IF bandwidth
Uncorrected 236 459 1780 17300
2-Port Cal 400 926 3565 34600
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Table 33. (Continued) Typical Cycle Timea (ms) for Measurement Completion
Start 10 MHz, Stop 26.5 GHz, 600 kHz IF bandwidth
Uncorrected 59 69 118 350
2-Port cal 125 147 244 707
Start 10 MHz, Stop 26.5 GHz, 10 kHz IF bandwidth
Uncorrected 94 156 480 2333
2-Port cal 196 320 968 4674
Start 10 MHz, Stop 26.5 GHz, 1 kHz IF bandwidth
Uncorrected 277 504 1873 17950
2-Port cal 561 1015 3756 35900
a
Includes sweep time, retrace time and band-crossing time. Analyzer display turned off with
DISPLAY:ENABLE OFF. Add 21 ms for display on. Data for one trace (S
Note: Option H08 and Option H11 are not available with the N5242A network analyzer.
) measurement.
11
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Table 34. Cycle Time vs. IF Bandwidth
Applies to the Preset condition (201 points, correction off) except for the following changes:
• CF = 10 GHz
• Span = 100 MHz
• Display off (add 21 ms for display on)
Description Typical Performance
IF Bandwidth (Hz) Cycle Time (ms)
1
Trace Noise
600,000 5.00 0.009
100,000 6.84 0.003
30,000 11.6 0.002
10,000 29.0 0.001
3,000 71.8 0.0007
1,000 222 0.0004
300 640 0.0003
100 1826 0.0002
30 5982 <0.0002
10 17830 <0.0002
3 60000 <0.0002
a Cycle time includes sweep and retrace time.
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Table 35. Cycle Time vs. Number of Points
Applies to the Preset condition (correction off) except for the following changes:
• CF = 10 GHz
• Span = 100 MHz
• Display off (add 21 ms for display on)
Description Typical Performance
IF Bandwidth (Hz) Number of Points Cycle Time (ms)
1,000
3 7.7
11 16.6
51 60
101 115
201 222
401 436
801 860
1,601 1,700
6,401 6,700
16,001 16,000
10,000
3 5.44
11 7.90
1
51 10.7
101 16.8
201 29.0
401 53.0
801 102
1,601 199
6,401 780
16,001 1950
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Table 35. (Continued) Cycle Time Vs. Number of Points
Description Typical Performance
IF Bandwidth (Hz) Number of Points Cycle Time (ms)
30,000
3 5.7
11 5.9
51 6.5
101 8.2
201 11.8
401 18.8
801 32.8
1,601 60.5
6,401 228
16,001 566
600,000
3 5.4
11 5.4
1
51 5.5
101 5.6
201 5.9
401 6.3
801 7.2
1,601 9.6
6,401 25
16,001 56
a Cycle time includes sweep and retrace time.
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Table 36. Data Transfer Time (ms)
Description Typical Performance
Number of Points
201 401 1601 16,001
SCPI over GPIB
(Program executed on external PC2)
32-bit floating point 5.6 10.5 39.9 400
64-bit floating point 10.5 20.3 79.2 788
ASCII 46 92.5 370 3702
SCPI over SICL/LAN or TCP/IP Socket
(Program executed in the analyzer)
32-bit floating point 0.18 0.21 0.5 3.6
64-bit floating point 0.22 0.28 0.62 5.3
ASCII 6.3 12.3 47.3 470
COM3
(Program executed in the analyzer)
32-bit floating point <0.15 0.15 0.2 0.7
Variant type 0.75 1.2 4.5 50
DCOM over LAN
3
(Program executed on external PC)
32-bit floating point <1.0 1.2 2.1 13
Variant type 2.7 4.5 15 150
1
Measured with the analyzer display off. Values will increase slightly if the analyzer display is on.
2
Measured when using the SCPI command DISPlay: VISible OFF.
3
Values are for real and imaginary pairs, with the analyzer display off.
Note: Specifications for Recall & Sweep Speed are not provided for the N5242A analyzers.
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Specifications: Front-Panel Jumpers
Model N5242A (PNA-X)
Note: All PNA-X options have the following front-panel jumpers for each port.
•
Measurement Receiver Inputs
Reference Receiver Inputs
•
• Reference Outputs (Source Out)
Source Outputs
•
Coupler Inputs
•
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Table 37. Measurement Receiver Inputs
(Rcvr A IN, Rcvr B IN, Rcvr C IN, Rcvr D IN) @ 0.1dB Typical Compression
Description Typical
All Options
Maximum Input Level
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 500 MHz
1
1
--
--
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -2 dBm
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -2 dBm
10 GHZ to 16 GHz -2 dBm
16 GHZ to 20 GHz -2.5 dBm
20 GHZ to 24 GHz -4 dBm
24 GHZ to 26.5 GHz -4 dBm
Damage Level
N5242A +15 dBm
Maximum DC Level
N5242A 0 V
1Test port receiver compression at specified input levels below 500 MHz is negligible due to coupler roll off in
this frequency range.
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Table 38. Reference Receiver Input
(RCVR R1 IN) @ Max Specified Output Power
Description Typical
Maximum Input Level
10 MHz to 50 MHz -8 dBm -3 dBm -9 dBm -8 dBm -3 dBm -6 dBm
50 MHz to 500 MHz -6 dBm -3 dBm -7 dBm -6 dBm -3 dBm -5 dBm
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -6 dBm -6 dBm -7 dBm -5 dBm -5 dBm -5 dBm
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -3 dBm -3 dBm -2 dBm -2 dBm -2 dBm -2 dBm
10 GHZ to 16 GHz -4 dBm -4 dBm -3 dBm -3 dBm -3 dBm -3 dBm
16 GHZ to 20 GHz -5 dBm -5 dBm -6 dBm -6 dBm -6 dBm -6 dBm
20 GHZ to 24 GHz -7 dBm -7 dBm -9 dBm -8 dBm -8 dBm -9 dBm
24 GHZ to 26.5 GHz -16 dBm -16 dBm -18 dBm -15 dBm -15 dBm -18 dBm
Damage Level
Option
200 or 400
Filtered
Mode
Option
200 or 400
Hi Pwr
Mode
Option
224 or 423
Filtered
Mode
Option
219 or 419
Filtered
Mode
Option
219 or 419
Hi Pwr
Mode
Option
224 or 423
Hi Pwr
Mode
+15 dBm
Maximum DC Level
+/-7 V
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Table 39. Reference Receiver Input
(RCVR R2 IN, RCVR R3 IN, RCVR R4 IN) @ Max Specified Output Power
Description Typical
Maximum Input Level
10 MHz to 50 MHz -6 dBm -1 dBm -1 dBm -6 dBm -1 dBm -1 dBm
50 MHz to 500 MHz -4 dBm -1 dBm -1 dBm -4 dBm -1 dBm -1 dBm
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -4 dBm -4 dBm 0 dBm -3 dBm -3 dBm -1 dBm
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 0 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm 1 dBm 1 dBm 0 dBm
10 GHZ to 16 GHz 1 dBm 1 dBm 0 dBm 1 dBm 1 dBm 1 dBm
16 GHZ to 20 GHz 1 dBm 1 dBm -3 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm -3 dBm
20 GHZ to 24 GHz 0 dBm 0 dBm -6 dBm -1 dBm -1 dBm -4 dBm
Option 400
RCVR R3
IN
Filtered
Mode
Option 400
RCVR R3
IN
Hi Pwr
Mode
Option
200 or 400
RCVR R2
IN
RCVR R4
IN
Option 419
RCVR R3
IN
Filtered
Mode
Option 419
RCVR R3
IN
Hi Pwr
Mode
Option
219 or 419
RCVR R2
IN
RCVR R4
IN
24 GHZ to 26.5 GHz -8 dBm -8 dBm -12 dBm -7 dBm -7 dBm -13 dBm
Damage Level
+15 dBm
Maximum DC Level
+/-15 V
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Table 39. (Continued) Reference Receiver Input
(RCVR R2 IN, RCVR R3 IN, RCVR R4 IN) @ Max Specified Output Power
Description Typical
Maximum Input Level
10 MHz to 50 MHz -7 dBm -4 dBm -1 dBm
50 MHz to 500 MHz -6 dBm -4 dBm -1 dBm
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -5 dBm -3 dBm -1 dBm
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 1 dBm 1 dBm 0 dBm
10 GHZ to 16 GHz 1 dBm 1 dBm -2 dBm
16 GHZ to 20 GHz 0 dBm 0 dBm -4 dBm
20 GHZ to 24 GHz -2 dBm -2 dBm -6 dBm
Option 423
RCVR R3 IN
Filtered Mode
Option 423
RCVR R3 IN
Hi Pwr Mode
Option 224 or 423
RCVR R2 IN
RCVR R4 IN
Filtered Mode
Note: No filtered
mode for ports 2 &
4
24 GHZ to 26.5 GHz -10 dBm -10 dBm -10 dBm
Damage Level
+15 dBm
Maximum DC Level
+/-15 V
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Table 40. Reference Output
(REF 1 SOURCE OUT) @ Max Specified Output Power
Description Typical
Maximum Input Level
10 MHz to 50 MHz -8 dBm -3 dBm -8 dBm -3 dBm -9 dBm -6 dBm
50 MHz to 500 MHz -6 dBm -3 dBm -6 dBm -3 dBm -7 dBm -5 dBm
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -6 dBm -6 dBm -5 dBm -5 dBm -7 dBm -5 dBm
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -3 dBm -3 dBm -2 dBm -2 dBm -2 dBm -2 dBm
10 GHZ to 16 GHz -4 dBm -4 dBm -3 dBm -3 dBm -3 dBm -3 dBm
16 GHZ to 20 GHz -5 dBm -5 dBm -6 dBm -6 dBm -6 dBm -6 dBm
20 GHZ to 24 GHz -7 dBm -7 dBm -8 dBm -8 dBm -9 dBm -9 dBm
24 GHZ to 26.5 GHz -16 dBm -16 dBm -15 dBm -15 dBm -18 dBm -18 dBm
Damage Level
Option
200 or 400
Filtered
Mode
Option
200 or 400
Hi Pwr
Mode
Option
219 or 419
Filtered
Mode
Option
219 or 419
Hi Pwr
Mode
Option
224 or 423
Filtered
Mode
Option
224 or 423
Hi Pwr
Mode
+15 dBm
Maximum DC Level
+/-7 V
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Table 41. Reference Output
(REF 2 SOURCE OUT, REF 3 SOURCE OUT, REF 4 SOURCE OUT) @ Max Specified Output Power
Description Typical
Maximum Input Level
10 MHz to 50 MHz -6 dBm -1 dBm -1 dBm -6 dBm -1 dBm -1 dBm
50 MHz to 500 MHz -4 dBm -1 dBm -1 dBm -4 dBm -1 dBm -1 dBm
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -4 dBm -4 dBm 0 dBm -3 dBm -3 dBm -1 dBm
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 0 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm 1 dBm 1 dBm 0 dBm
10 GHZ to 16 GHz 1 dBm 1 dBm 0 dBm 1 dBm 1 dBm 1 dBm
16 GHZ to 20 GHz 1 dBm 1 dBm -3 dBm 0 dBm 0 dBm -3 dBm
Option 400
REF 3
Source Out
Filtered
Mode
Option 400
REF 3
Source Out
Hi Pwr
Mode
Option
200 or 400
REF 2
Source Out
REF 4
Source Out
Filtered
Mode
Option 419
REF 3
Source Out
Filtered
Mode
Option
419
REF 3
Source
Out
Hi Pwr
Mode
Option
219 or 419
REF 2
Source Out
REF 4
Source Out
Filtered
Mode
20 GHZ to 24 GHz 0 dBm 0 dBm -6 dBm -1 dBm -1 dBm -4 dBm
24 GHZ to 26.5 GHz -8 dBm -8 dBm -12 dBm -7 dBm -7 dBm -13 dBm
Damage Level
+15 dBm
Maximum DC Level
0 V
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Table 41. (Continued) Reference Output
(REF 2 SOURCE OUT, REF 3 SOURCE OUT, REF 4 SOURCE OUT) @ Max Specified Output Power
Description Typical
Maximum Input Level
10 MHz to 50 MHz -7 dBm -4 dBm -1 dBm
50 MHz to 500 MHz -6 dBm -4 dBm -1 dBm
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -5 dBm -3 dBm -1 dBm
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 1 dBm 1 dBm 0 dBm
10 GHZ to 16 GHz 1 dBm 1 dBm -2 dBm
16 GHZ to 20 GHz 0 dBm 0 dBm -4 dBm
20 GHZ to 24 GHz -2 dBm -2 dBm -6 dBm
24 GHZ to 26.5 GHz -10 dBm -10 dBm -10 dBm
Option423
REF 3
Source Out
Filtered Mode
Options 423
REF 3
Source Out
Hi Pwr Mode
Option
224 or 423
REF 2
Source Out
REF 4
Source Out
Damage Level
+15 dBm
Maximum DC Level
0 V
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Table 42. Source Outputs
(PORT 1 SOURCE OUT, PORT 2 SOURCE OUT, PORT 3 SOURCE OUT, PORT 4 SOURCE OUT) @ Max Specified
Output Power
Description Typical
Maximum Input Level
10 MHz to 50 MHz 8 dBm 13 dBm 13 dBm 8 dBm 13 dBm 13 dBm
50 MHz to 500 MHz 10 dBm 13 dBm 13 dBm 10 dBm 13 dBm 13 dBm
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 11 dBm 11 dBm 13 dBm 11 dBm 11 dBm 14 dBm
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 14 dBm 14 dBm 14 dBm 14 dBm 14 dBm 14 dBm
10 GHZ to 16 GHz 14 dBm 14 dBm 14 dBm 14 dBm 14 dBm 13 dBm
16 GHZ to 20 GHz 14 dBm 14 dBm 11 dBm 12 dBm 12 dBm 10 dBm
Option
200 or 400
Port 1
Source
Out
Port 3
Source
Out
Filtered
Mode
Option
200 or 400
Port 1
Source Out
Port 3
Source Out
Hi Pwr
Mode
Option
200 or 400
Port 2
Source Out
Port 4
Source Out
Option
219 or 419
Port 1
Source Out
Port 3
Source Out
Filtered
Mode
Option
219 or 419
Port 1
Source Out
Port 3
Source Out
Hi Pwr
Mode
Option
219 or 419
Port 2
Source
Out
Port 4
Source
Out
20 GHZ to 24 GHz 13 dBm 13 dBm 9 dBm 10 dBm 10 dBm 9 dBm
24 GHZ to 26.5 GHz 7 dBm 7 dBm 4 dBm 5 dBm 5 dBm 2 dBm
Damage Level
+30 dBm
Maximum DC Level
0 V
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Table 42. (Continued) Source Outputs
(PORT 1 SOURCE OUT, PORT 2 SOURCE OUT, PORT 3 SOURCE OUT, PORT 4 SOURCE OUT) @ Max Specified
Output Power
Description Typical
Maximum Input Level
10 MHz to 50 MHz 7 dBm 10 dBm 13 dBm
50 MHz to 500 MHz 8 dBm 10 dBm 13 dBm
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz 9 dBm 11 dBm 14 dBm
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 14 dBm 14 dBm 14 dBm
10 GHZ to 16 GHz 14 dBm 14 dBm 12 dBm
16 GHZ to 20 GHz 12 dBm 12 dBm 9 dBm
20 GHZ to 24 GHz 9 dBm 9 dBm 7 dBm
24 GHZ to 26.5 GHz 2 dBm 2 dBm 4 dBm
Damage Level
Option 224 or 423
Port 1 Source Out
Port 3 Source Out
Filtered Mode
Option 224 or 423
Port 1 Source Out
Port 3 Source Out
Hi Pwr Mode
Option 224 or 423
Port 2 Source Out
Port 4 Source Out
+30 dBm
Maximum DC Level
0 V
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Table 43. Coupler Inputs
(PORT 1 CPLR THRU, PORT 2 CPLR THRU, PORT 3 CPLR THRU, PORT 4 CPLR THRU) Insertion Loss of
Coupler Thru
Description Typical
Option 200 or 400 Option 219 or 419 or 224,
or 423
Maximum Input Level
10 MHz to 50 MHz 0 dB -0.5 dB
50 MHz to 500 MHz -0.25 dB -0.75 dB
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -0.5 dB -1.0 dB
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -0.75 dB -1.25 dB
10 GHZ to 16 GHz -1.0 dB -1.75 dB
16 GHZ to 20 GHz -1.5 dB -2.25 dB
20 GHZ to 24 GHz -1.5 dB -2.5 dB
24 GHZ to 26.5 GHz -1.75 dB -2.5 dB
Damage Level
N5242A +30 dBm
Maximum DC Level
N5242A +/-40 V
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Specifications: N5242A Option 029
General specifications apply to Option 029 with the port 1 noise tuner switch set to the internal position
except as stated below. By default, the switch is set to the external position to ensure functional
compatibility with existing PNA instruments. Refer to the Help System topic “Noise Figure Application” for
information on setting the switch position.
Corrected System Performance with 3.5mm Connectors
Note: For any Sii reflection measurement:
• Sjj = 0.
For any Sij transmission measurement:
• Sji = Sij when Sij ≤ 1
• Sji = 1/Sij when Sij > 1
• Skk = 0 for all k
Table 44. 85052B Calibration Kit
N5242A Option 029
Applies to the N5242A analyzer with Option 029, an 85052B (3.5mm) calibration kit, an 85131F flexible test
port cable set, and a full 2-port calibration. S-parameter measurements were made with the analyzer in the
noise figure configuration. Environmental temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration
temperature
Description Specification (dB)
50 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
2 GHz
2 to
20 GHz
20 to
26.5 GHz
Directivity 48 48 44 44
Source Match 40 40 31 31
Load Match 48 48 44 44
Reflection Tracking
S21 Transmission Tracking
S12 Transmission Tracking
1
Temperature deviation is a characteristic value.
1
1
1
±0.003
+0.010/°C
±0.033
+0.010/°C
±0.044
+0.010/°C
±0.003
+0.010/°C
±0.045
+0.010/°C
±0.049
+0.010/°C
±0.006
+0.020/°C
±0.158
+0.020/°C
±0.159
+0.020/°C
±0.006
+0.030/°C
±0.159
+0.030/°C
±0.155
+0.030/°C
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Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
S21 Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)
88
Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
S12 Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)
89
Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)
90
Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
Table 45. N4433A 4-Port Electronic Calibration Module
N5242A Option 029
Note: Uncertainty curves for the N4433A are created using a 2-port calibration. Multiport uncertainties are not
supported at this time.
Applies to the N5242A analyzer with Option 029, an N4433A (3.5mm) electronic calibration
module, an 85131F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port calibration. S-parameter
measurements were made with the analyzer in the noise figure configuration. Environmental
temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature
Description Specification (dB)
50 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
2 GHz
2 to
20 GHz
Directivity 52 52 45
Source Match 42 42 31
Load Match 40 40 28
Reflection Tracking
S21 Transmission Tracking
S12 Transmission Tracking
1
Temperature deviation is a characteristic value.
1
1
1
±0.060
+0.010/°C
±0.065
+0.010/°C
±0.069
+0.010/°C
±0.060
+0.010/°C
±0.068
+0.010/°C
±0.069
+0.010/°C
±0.180
+0.020/°C
±0.205
+0.020/°C
±0.206
+0.020/°C
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Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
S21 Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)
92
Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
S12 Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)
93
Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)
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Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
Table 46. N4691B 2- Port Electronic Calibration Module
N5242A Option 029
Applies to the N5242A analyzer with Option 029, an N4691B (3.5mm) electronic calibration
module, an 85131F flexible test port cable set, and a full 2-port calibration. S-parameter
measurements were made with the analyzer in the noise figure configuration. Environmental
temperature 23° ±3 °C, with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature.
Description Specification (dB)
50 MHz to
500 MHz
500 MHz to
2 GHz
2 to
20 GHz
20 to
26.5 GHz
Directivity 46 56 48 44
Source Match 41 47 44 40
Load Match 40 46 41 38
Reflection Tracking
S21 Transmission Tracking
S12 Transmission Tracking
1
Temperature deviation is a characteristic value.
1
1
1
±0.050
+0.010/°C
±0.060
+0.010/°C
±0.068
+0.010/°C
±0.020
+0.010/°C
±0.025
+0.010/°C
±0.026
+0.010/°C
±0.040
+0.020/°C
±0.058
+0.020/°C
±0.059
+0.020/°C
±0.050
+0.030/°C
±0.079
+0.030/°C
±0.119
+0.030/°C
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Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)
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Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
Transmission Uncertainty (Specifications)
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Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
Reflection Uncertainty (Specifications)
This N5242A document does not present specifications for the 85052C or 85052D Calibration Kit. Please
download our free Uncertainty Calculator from
data and curves for the 85052C or the 85052D Calibration Kit.
http://www.agilent.com/find/na_calculator to generate the
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Specifications: N5242A Option 029 (continued)
Uncorrected System Performance, N5242A Option 029
Noise Error Terms: N5242A Option 029
Table 47. Noise State Directivity, Port 1 and Port 2
1
(dB)
Frequency Specification Typical
10 MHz to 50 MHz -16 -22
50 MHz to 500 MHz -24 -28
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -24 -32
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -23 -25
10 GHz to 16 GHz -16 -20
16 GHz to 20 GHz -15 -20
20 GHz to 24 GHz -15 -20
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -15 -20
1
Analyzer test set switches are set in accordance with the Figure 22 block diagram, but with a jumper
replacing the ECal module.
Table 48. Noise State Load Match, Port 11 (dB)
Frequency Specification Typical
10 MHz to 50 MHz -11 -18
50 MHz to 500 MHz -17 -24
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -15 -19
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -10 -15
10 GHz to 16 GHz -9 -15
16 GHz to 20 GHz -8 -13
20 GHz to 24 GHz -7 -13
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -7 -11
1
Analyzer test set switches are set in accordance with the Figure 22 block diagram, but with a jumper
replacing the ECal module.
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Table 49. Noise State Load Match, Port 21 (dB)
Frequency Specification Typical
10 MHz to 50 MHz -9 -12
50 MHz to 500 MHz -13 -15
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -9 -12
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -5.5 -7.5
10 GHz to 16 GHz -5.5 -7.5
16 GHz to 20 GHz -5.5 -7.5
20 GHz to 24 GHz -5.5 -7.5
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -5.5 -7.5
1
Analyzer test set switches are set in accordance with the Figure 22 block diagram, but with a jumper
replacing the ECal module.
Table 50. Noise State Reflection Tracking (S
and S22), Min/Max (dB)
11
Frequency Specification Typical
10 MHz to 50 MHz -- +/-1.5
50 MHz to 500 MHz -- +/-1.5
500 MHz to 3.2 GHz -- +/-1.5
3.2 GHz to 10 GHz -- +/-1.5
10 GHz to 16 GHz -- +/-1.5
16 GHz to 20 GHz -- +/-1.5
20 GHz to 24 GHz -- +/-1.5
24 GHz to 26.5 GHz -- +/-1.5
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