Keysight Streamline Series, P937*A series, P9371A, P9372A, P9373A Configuration Manual

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Keysight Streamline Series
USB Vector Network Analyzers

P937xA 2-port, Up to 26.5 GHz
P500xA 2-port, Up to 20 GHz

Compact Form. Zero compromise.

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Table of Contents

Keysight Streamline Series: Exceptional Performance in a Small Package ...................... 3

Keysight Streamline Series Vector Network Analyzer Configurations ................................ 4

Test set options ................................................................................................................ 4

Hardware options ............................................................................................................. 4

Application software ......................................................................................................... 5

Calibration options ........................................................................................................... 5

Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 6

Measurement Application Software .................................................................................... 7

Automatic fixture removal (S97007A) .............................................................................. 7

Time domain analysis (S97010A) .................................................................................... 7

Basic Pulsed-RF measurements (S97025A) ................................................................... 7

Noise figure measurements with vector correction (S97029A) ........................................ 8

Scalar mixer/converter measurements (S97082A) .......................................................... 8

Embedded LO capability (S97084A) ................................................................................ 8

Gain compression measurements (S97086A) ................................................................. 9

Spectrum analysis (S97090A) ......................................................................................... 9

Multiport calibrated measurements (S97551A) ................................................................ 9

Material measurements .................................................................................................. 10

N1930B Physical Layer Test System (PLTS) Software ................................................. 10

Upgrading Your System .................................................................................................... 11

Measurement Accessories ................................................................................................ 12

Cable and adapter sets .................................................................................................. 12

Calibration kits ................................................................................................................ 13

For devices with 3.5 mm or SMA connectors ................................................................ 14

For devices with Type-N connectors .............................................................................. 18

For devices with 7 mm connectors ................................................................................ 22

For devices with waveguide ........................................................................................... 22

Verification kits ............................................................................................................... 24

PC Requirements for USB VNA control ............................................................................ 24

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Keysight Streamline Series: Exceptional Performance in a Small Package

Balance deadlines, productivity, budget and bench space with the Streamline Series. You’ll move
confidently across every stage of your product’s development lifecycle by leveraging accurate and
repeatable measurements, automated code capability, and a consistent, intuitive user experience. With
comprehensive Keysight Services including calibration, education and consulting, these instruments
enhance your solution to help you accelerate technology adoption and lower costs.

This configuration guide describes standard configurations, options, accessories, upgrade kits and
compatible peripherals for the Keysight Streamline Series USB vector network analyzer (VNA).

P937xA Series

P9370A

300 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 2-port

P9371A

300 kHz to 6.5 GHz, 2-port

P9372A

300 kHz to 9 GHz, 2-port

P9373A

300 kHz to 14 GHz, 2-port

P9374A

300 kHz to 20 GHz, 2-port

P9375A

300 kHz to 26.5 GHz, 2-port

P500xA Series

P5000A

9 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 2-port

P5001A

9 kHz to 6.5 GHz, 2-port

P5002A

9 kHz to 9 GHz, 2-port

P5003A

9 kHz to 14 GHz, 2-port

P5004A

9 kHz to 20 GHz, 2-port

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Keysight Streamline Series Vector Network Analyzer Configurations

Model Description Test port connectors

P937xA Series

P9370A

300 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 2-port

3.5 mm (f)

P9371A

300 kHz to 6.5 GHz, 2-port

3.5 mm (f)

P9372A

300 kHz to 9 GHz, 2-port

3.5 mm (f)

P9373A

300 kHz to 14 GHz, 2-port

3.5 mm (f)

P9374A

300 kHz to 20 GHz, 2-port

3.5 mm (f)

P9375A

300 kHz to 26.5 GHz, 2-port

3.5 mm (f)

P500xA Series

P5000A

9 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 2-port

3.5 mm (f)

P5001A

9 kHz to 6.5 GHz, 2-port

3.5 mm (f)

P5002A

9 kHz to 9 GHz, 2-port

3.5 mm (f)

P5003A

9 kHz to 14 GHz, 2-port

3.5 mm (f)

P5004A

9 kHz to 20 GHz, 2-port

3.5 mm (f)

Test set options

Choose one of the frequency models, and one test set option for the P500xA Series. Option 2xx indicates
two test ports. To add options to a product, order the corresponding item number (P500xA-xxx).

Description 2-port

Additional information

P500xA Series

Option 200

・

Not available for the P937xA Series

Hardware options

Description

For P937xA

Series

For P500xA

Series

Additional information

Add pulse modulation
hardware

N/A P500xA-021

This option enables the internal pulse modulator

on the analyzer’s source. S97025A application
software is required for pulsed-RF

measurements.

Add spectrum analysis
hardware

N/A P500xA-090

S97090A application software is required for
spectrum analysis.

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Application software1

Description

For P937xA

Series

For P500xA

Series

Additional information

Automatic fixture removal

S97007A

S97007A

Time domain analysis

S97010A

S97010A

Basic pulsed-RF
measurements

N/A S97025A

Requires hardware option 021.

Noise figure measurements
with vector correction

N/A S97029A

Standard receivers are used.

Scalar mixer/converter
measurements

S97082A S97082A

Provides ability to independently set

the frequency of internal sources and
receivers, and to configure external
sources. Provides SMC measurement

class.

Embedded-LO capability

N/A

S97084A

Gain-compression
measurements

N/A S97086A

Spectrum analysis

N/A

S97090A

Requires hardware option 090.

Multiport calibrated
measurements

S97551A S97551A

Provides multiport calibrated

measurements using up to two

instruments.

2,3,4

Calibration options

Description

For P937xA

Series

For P500xA

Series

Additional information

ISO 17025 compliant
calibration

P937xA-1A7 P500xA-1A7

ANSI Z540 compliant
calibration

P937xA-A6J P500xA-A6J

Commercial calibration
certificate with test data

P937xA-UK6 N/A

1. Supported software license types: node-locked perpetual (1FP), node- locked 12 month (1FL). 1FP is the only
type that can be ordered as part of the instrument. The other types have to be ordered as separate items and
installed from the web aster the receipt of the instruments.

2. When configuring a multiport VNA using multiple USB VNAs, the Y1710A is recommended for each additional
multiport interconnection.

3. The P937xA and P500xA can not be combined in multiport configurations.

4. A 4-port ECal module (i.e. N4431/32/33) is recommended for multiport measurements (n > 4).

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Accessories

Description

For P937xA

Series

For P500xA

Series

Additional information

Accessory and tool kit Y1281A Y1281A

Includes the tools for SMA and SMB
connector removal

Rack mount kit Y1700A-001 Y1700A-001

Order Option 001 for 1-slot USB
instruments.

Multiple USB instruments
configuration kit

Y1701A-001 Y1701A-002

Includes interconnect cables for

configurations using two USB
instruments. Add one kit for each

additional USB instrument.

Y1701A-101 Y1701A-101

Includes latch kit for connecting two
USB instruments.

Hard transit case

Y1710A

Y1710A

PXI adapter module N/A Y1731A-001

Includes PXI module to monitor

control signals with the P500xA and

2 flexible control cables.

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Measurement Application Software

Solid black series name indicates the feature is available on that series, while gray series name with
strikethrough indicates the feature ins not available on that series. For example:

P500xA Series: Available on P500xA series

P937xA Series: Not available on P937xA Series

Automatic fixture removal (S97007A)

P937xA Series P500xA Series

Many devices do not have coaxial connectors and are put in fixtures in order to measure them in a
coaxial environment. Accurately removing the effects of the fixture is required to get a good measurement
of the device under test (DUT). This application adds a powerful application wizard to guide you through
characterizing a fixture and removing it from the measurement. Devices can be single-ended or
differential. Files can be saved in a variety of formats for later use in ENA, PNA, PXI VNA, USB VNA,
ADS, and PLTS.

Time domain analysis (S97010A)

P937xA Series P500xA Series

This application enables the analyzer 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.

Basic Pulsed-RF measurements (S97025A)

P937xA Series P500xA Series

This application enables internal pulse generators that can be used to control the internal pulse
modulators, and it provides an integrated pulse application that uses the wideband-detection method. The
software requires hardware option 021 pulse modulator hardware.

The pulse application provides an easy way to set up point-in-pulse measurements with pulse width as
narrow as 1 us, and pulse-profile measurements with 40 ns minimum timing resolution. Using the built-in
pulse modulators, the USB VNAs are complete pulsed-RF measurement solutions, eliminating the need
for external test sets and pulse generators. S97025A also controls external pulse generators and
modulators and can synchronize to external master pulses. The Y1731A PXI Adapter Module is
recommended if using external master pulses or external pulse modulators.

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Noise figure measurements with vector correction (S97029A)

P937xA Series P500xA Series

This software application enables high-accuracy noise figure and noise-power measurements of
amplifiers utilizing Keysight’s unique vector-source-correction technique that uses a source-impedance
tuner to remove the effects of imperfect system-source match. This approach yields accuracy that
surpasses that provided by the Y-factor method and other cold-source implementations, especially for in­fixture, on-wafer, and automated-test environments. A scalar-calibrated method is also available that
offers less accuracy but is faster and does not require an impedance tuner.

The instrument’s standard receivers are used for noise figure measurements with the S97029A. An
external preamplifier and filter(s) is required for devices with < 30 dB of excess noise (gain plus noise
figure in dB). S97029A controls Keysight N469x Series

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ECal modules configured as impedance tuners

for use with the USB VNA.

For calibration, a standard mechanical cal kit or ECal module is required for the S-parameter portion of
the cal (an ECal used as a tuner cannot be shared for calibration). To calibrate a standard receiver for
noise figure measurements, a power meter is required. All calibration accessories must be ordered
separately.

Scalar mixer/converter measurements (S97082A)

P937xA Series P500xA Series

With a simple setup and calibration, this application delivers the highest accuracy for scalar conversion­loss/gain measurements by combining one-port and power-meter calibrations to remove mismatch errors.
S97082A 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 external signal generators for use as
LO signals. Supported external sources include the Keysight ESG, PSG, EXG, and MXG Series, as well
as other SCPI-controlled signal generators.

S97082A is compatible with S97084A, which enables measurements of converters with internal LOs.

Embedded LO capability (S97084A)

P937xA Series P500xA Series

This application tunes the analyzer’s receivers to the output frequency of the converter under test without
the need for access to internal LOs or a common reference signal. S97084A is intended to work with
S97082A measurement applications.