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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