Keysight Streamline Series
USB Vector Network Analyzer
2/4-port Up to 53 GHz. 2/4/6-port Up to 20 GHz

Compact Form. Zero Compromise.

P5000A/P5020A
P5001A/P5021A
P5002A/P5022A
P5003A/P5023A
P5004A/P5024A
P5005A/P5025A
P5006A/P5026A
P5007A/P5027A
P5008A/P5028A

9 kHz to 4.5 GHz
9 kHz to 6.5 GHz
9 kHz to 9 GHz
9 kHz to 14 GHz
9 kHz to 20 GHz
100 kHz to 26.5 GHz
100 kHz to 32 GHz
100 kHz to 44 GHz
100 kHz to 53 GHz

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Table of Contents
Keysight P500xA and P502xA Streamline Series USB VNA ............................................................................................. 3
Definitions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Dynamic Range ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Corrected System Performance ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Uncorrected System Performance ...................................................................................................................................12
Test Port Output1 ............................................................................................................................................................14
Test Port Input ................................................................................................................................................................19
Dynamic Accuracy ..........................................................................................................................................................23
Spectrum Analysis (with Option 090 and S97090A) .........................................................................................................24
Pulsed-RF Measurements (with Option 021 and S97025A) .............................................................................................35
Multi-instrument Measurements with S97551A Software .................................................................................................41
Multi-site Operation .........................................................................................................................................................45
General Information ........................................................................................................................................................46
Measurement Throughput Summary ...............................................................................................................................50
Test Set Block Diagrams .................................................................................................................................................52
Literature Information ......................................................................................................................................................54
Web Resources ..............................................................................................................................................................54

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Keysight P500xA and P502xA Streamline Series USB VNA
The freedom of portable network analysis doesn’t have to mean a compromise in performance. The
P50xxA Series brings high-end performance and flexibility to the portable Keysight Streamline Series.
Gain confidence in your measurements with best-in-class performance offering fast, reliable, andrepeatable results. Explore the complete characterization of your devices with a rich portfolio of software
applications that transform the compact network analyzer into a complete RF measurement solution.
The P50xxA Series, a member of Keysight’s Streamline Series offers the performance required for testing
passive components, amplifiers, mixers or frequency converters. The vector network analyzer (VNA)
provides best-in-class key specifications such as dynamic range, measurement speed, trace noise andtemperature stability. Choose from 2- or 4-port models up to 53 GHz, or 2-, 4- or 6-port models up to 20
GHz. The VNA is packaged in a compact chassis and controlled by an external computer with powerfuldata processing capabilities and functionalities.

The P50xxA utilizes the same measurement science as other Keysight VNAs such as the PNA, ENA andPXI VNA. A common software platform makes it easy to choose the right level of performance to matchbudget and measurement needs. This commonality guarantees measurement consistency, repeatability,
and a common remote-programming interface across multiple instruments in R&D and manufacturing.

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Definitions
Specifications (spec)1
Warranted performance. Specifications include guardbands to account for the expected statistical
performance distribution, measurement uncertainties, and changes in performance due to environmental
conditions. All specifications and characteristics apply over a 25 °C ±5 °C range (unless otherwise
stated).
The following conditions must be met:Instrument has been turned on for 60 minutes with VNA application running.
Instrument is within its calibration cycle.
Instrument remains at a stable surrounding environment temperature (between -10 °C to
55 °C) for 60 minutes prior to turn-on.

Characteristics (char.)
A performance parameter that the product is expected to meet before it leaves the factory, but that is notverified 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 at a stable temperature between 25°C ±5°C for 60 minutes
prior to turn-on and during operation; does not include guardbands. It is not covered by the productwarranty. The instrument must be within its calibration cycle.
Nominal (nom.)
A general, descriptive term or design parameter. It is not tested, and not covered by the product warranty.
Supplemental Information
A performance parameter that is tested on sampled product during design validation. It does not include
guardbands and is not covered by the product warranty.
Calibration
The process of measuring known standards to characterize an instrument'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.
Uncorrected (raw)Indicates instrument performance without error correction. The uncorrected performance affects thestability of a calibration.

1.

For all tables in this data sheet, the s pec ified perf ormanc e at the exact frequenc y of a break is the better value of thetwo s pec ific ations at that frequenc y.

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Dynamic Range

The specifications in this section apply to measurements made with the Keysight P500xA and P502xA
Series USB vector network analyzer under the following conditions:No averaging applied to data•

Table 1. System Dynamic Range at Test Port (dB)1P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
9 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 50 MHz2
50 MHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 5 GHz
5 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 14 GHz
14 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz

Specification

Typical

101
117
125
130
137
140
140
140
136
133
130
126

111
126
136
141
147
150
149
148
146
142
140
137

Specification

Typical

98
117
125
137
140
138
138
137
137
132
130
130
127
127
122
122
122
100
72

111
130
138
147
150
150
147
147
143
143
143
141
141
137
137
134
132
115
101

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 50 MHz2
50 MHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 8 GHz
8 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 17 GHz
17 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 24 GHz
24 GHz to 25 GHz
25 GHz to 26 GHz
26 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 35 GHz
35 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz
1.
2.

System dynamic range = s ourc e maximum output power minus rec eiver nois e floor at 10 Hz IF bandwidth. Does
not include crosstalk eff ects.
It may typic ally be degraded at 25 MHz.

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Corrected System PerformanceThis section provides specifications for the corrected performance of the P500xA USB VNA using eitherof the 85032F, 85052D, 85058D Mechanical Calibration Kit or the N4691D, N4694D Electronic
Calibration (ECal) Module. To determine transmission and reflection uncertainty curves with othercalibration kits, please download Uncertainty Calculator from http://www.keysight.com/find/na_calculator
to generate the curves for your specific calibration kit.
Measured with 10 Hz IF bandwidth, no averaging applied to data, environmental temperature = 23 °C (± 3°C) with < 1 °C deviation from calibration temperature.

Table 2. P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A with 85032F Standard Mechanical Calibration Kit
Corrected error terms (dB) – Specifications
Description
Directivity
Source match
Load Match
Reflection tracking
Transmission tracking

9 kHz to 50 MHz

50 MHz to 3 GHz

3 GHz to 6 GHz

6 GHz to 9 GHz

49
41
47
± 0.011± 0.082

46
40
46± 0.021± 0.02140
36
40± 0.032± 0.06338
35
38± 0.054± 0.074

Transmission Uncertainty (magnitude and phase)

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Reflection Uncertainty (magnitude and phase)

Table 3. P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A with 85052D Economy Mechanical Calibration Kit
Corrected error terms (dB) – Specifications
Description
Directivity
Source match
Load Match
Reflection tracking
Transmission tracking

9 kHz to 50 MHz

50 MHz to 2 GHz

2 GHz to 8 GHz

8 GHz to 20 GHz

42
37
42
± 0.003± 0.13642
37
42± 0.003± 0.0338
31
38± 0.004
± 0.1

36
28
36
± 0.008± 0.185

Transmission Uncertainty (magnitude and phase)

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Reflection Uncertainty (magnitude and phase)

Table 4. P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A with N4691D Electronic Calibration (ECal) Module
Corrected Error Terms (dB) – Specifications
Description
Directivity
Source match
Load Match
Reflection tracking
Transmission tracking

9 kHz to 10
MHz
46
41
38
± 0.05± 0.08110 MHz to 500
MHz
46
41
40
± 0.05± 0.056

500 MHz to 2
GHz
47
47
46
± 0.02± 0.026

2 GHz to 8
GHz
46
45
44
± 0.03± 0.042

8 GHz to 20
GHz
43
42
40
± 0.04± 0.064

Transmission Uncertainty (magnitude and phase)

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Reflection Uncertainty (magnitude and phase)

Table 5. P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A with 85058B Standard Mechanical Calibration Kit
Corrected Error Terms (dB) – Specifications
Description
Directivity
Source match
Load Match
Reflection
tracking
Transmission
tracking

100 kHz
to
1 MHz
35
34
34
±0.019±0.302

1 MHz to50 MHz2 GHz to10 GHz35
34
35±0.01950 MHz
to
2 GHz
35
34
35
±0.019

41
44
41
±0.01

10 GHzto
20 GHz3840
37±0.03320 GHzto
35 GHz3741
36±0.03335 GHzto50 GHz
37
42
36
±0.02

50 GHzto53 GHz
34
40
33
±0.03

±0.065±0.046±0.033±0.073±0.122±0.079±0.154

Transmission Uncertainty (magnitude and phase)

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Reflection Uncertainty (magnitude and phase)

Table 6. P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A with N4694D Electronic Calibration (ECal) Module
Corrected Error Terms (dB) – Specifications
Description
Directivity
Source match
Load Match
Reflection
tracking
Transmission
tracking

100 kHz
to
1 MHz
41
38
34
±0.08

1 MHz to50 MHz2 GHz to20 GHz

41
38
37
±0.08

50 MHz
to
2 GHz
41
38
38
±0.04

±0.148

42
39
38
±0.04

20 GHzto30 GHz
41
35
34
±0.05

30 GHzto40 GHz
40
34
32
±0.06

40 GHzto50 GHz
38
33
32
±0.08

50 GHzto53 GHz
35
30
29
±0.08

±0.095±0.051±0.065±0.093±0.108±0.123±0.166

Transmission Uncertainty (magnitude and phase)

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Reflection Uncertainty (magnitude and phase)

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Uncorrected System Performance
Table 7. Uncorrected Error Terms (dB) – Specification1
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description

Directivity

SourceMatch

Load Match

Transmission
Tracking

Reflection
Tracking

Crosstalk

20
25
25
25
20
15
15

20
25
25
25
20
15
15

15
17
16
11
11
11
8

-

-

-

Directivity

SourceMatch

Load Match

Transmission
Tracking

Reflection
Tracking

Crosstalk

20
20
20
25
25
20
15
15
15
15
10

20
20
20
25
25
20
15
15
15
15
10

1
14
17
17
12
12
9
8
5
8
5

-

-

-

300 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 1.5 GHz
1.5 GHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 6 GHz
6 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 3 MHz
3 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 4 GHz
4 GHz to 6 GHz
6 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 27 GHz
27 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz
1.

The specific ations apply to f ollowing c onditions: Fac tory c orrec tion is turned on. Cable loss not inc luded in trans mission
trac king.

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Table 8. Uncorrected Error Terms (dB) – TypicalP5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description

Directivity

SourceMatch

Load Match

Transmission
Tracking

Reflection
Tracking

Crosstalk

40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
35
35
35
35
35

40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
35
35
35
35
35

5
10
18
23
23
23
23
20
15
15
15
15
15
15
12

±0.5
±0.5
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.3
±0.3
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5

±0.5
±0.5
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.3
±0.3
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5

-110
-110
-126
-126
-139
-1471
-150
-150
-149
-147
-146
-142
-142
-140
-137

Directivity

SourceMatch

Load Match

Transmission
Tracking

Reflection
Tracking

Crosstalk

40
40
40
40
40
40
40
35
35
35
35
25
25
25
25
25
20
20
15

40
40
40
40
40
40
40
35
35
35
35
25
25
25
25
25
20
20
15

2
2
16
20
20
20
15
15
15
11
11
10
10
10
7
7
11
11
8

±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.3
±0.3
±0.3
±0.3
±0.3
±0.3
±0.3
±0.5
±0.5
±1

±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.5
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.2
±0.3
±0.3
±0.3
±0.3
±0.3
±0.3
±0.3
±0.5
±0.5
±1

-106
-120
-138
-138
-1471
-150
-150
-150
-147
-147
-143
-143
-141
-137
-137
-134
-132
-115
-101

9 kHz to 30 kHz
30 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 1.5 GHz
1.5 GHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 6 GHz
6 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 13 GHz
13 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 3 MHz
3 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 4 GHz
4 GHz to 6 GHz
6 GHz to 8 GHz
8 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 24 GHz
24 GHz to 26 GHz
26 GHz to 27 GHz
27 GHz to 35 GHz
35 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz
1.

It may typic ally be degraded at 25 MHz.

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Test Port Output1
Table 9. Frequency Resolution, Accuracy, Stability
All Models
Description
Frequency resolution
Frequency accuracy
Frequency stability

Specification

Typical1 Hz± 7 ppm (25 ± 5 ºC)-± 7 ppm (0 to 50 ºC)± 3 ppm/year maximum

Table 10. Maximum Output Port Power (dBm)
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
9 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz

Specification

Typical

0
+5
+10
+10
+9
+7
+4

+2
+7
+13
+12
+12
+10
+7

Specification

Typical

-2
+7
+10
+7
+5
+5
+2
+2
-5
-23

+1
+10
+13
+11
+11
+8
+8
+5
0
-12

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 17 GHz
17 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 24 GHz
24 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 38 GHz
38 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz

1.

The specific ations do not apply to parallel meas urements of multiple devic es under tes t (DUT).

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Table 11. Power Sweep Range (dBm)1
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description

Specification

Typical--60 to +2-60 to +7-60 to +13-60 to +12-60 to +12-60 to +10-60 to +7

Specification

Typical--60 to +1-60 to +10-60 to +13-60 to +11-50 to +11-50 to +8-50 to +5-50 to 0-50 to -12

Specification

Typical

± 4.0
± 1.5
± 2.0

± 1.0
± 0.2
± 0.3

Specification

Typical

±3.0
±1.5
±2.0
±2.5
±2.5
-

±0.5
±0.2
±0.2
±0.3
±0.5
±1.0

9 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz
P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 17 GHz
17 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 24 GHz
24 GHz to 38 GHz
38 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz

1.

W hen s et to s ourc e power below -50 dBm, spurious related to LO signal may be obs erved.

Table 12. Power Level Accuracy (dB)1P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
9 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 15 GHz
15 GHz to 20 GHz

1.

At nominal power of 0 dBm, stepped s weep mode.

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 15 GHz
15 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz

1.

At nominal power of -15 dBm, stepped s weep mode.

Table 13. Power Level Linearity (dB)
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P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A1
Description
9 kHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 20 GHz

1.
2.
3.
4.

Specification2

Typical3,4± 0.75
± 1.0

± 1.0
± 1.0

Specification2

Typical

±0.75
±1.0
±2.0

±1.03,5±1.03,5±1.04,6

Level linearity given is relative to 0 dBm.
Stepped s weep mode. -20 dBm ≤ P ≤ maximum specified power.
Stepped s weep mode. -60 dBm ≤ P < -20 dBm.
Swept s weep mode. -60 dBm ≤ P ≤ maximum s pecified power.

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A1
Description
100 kHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 50 GHz

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Level linearity given is relative to -15 dBm
Stepped s weep mode. -20 dBm ≤ P ≤ maximum specified power.
Swept s weep mode. -60 dBm ≤ P ≤ maximum s pecified power.
Swept s weep mode. -65 dBm ≤ P ≤ maximum s pecified power.
Stepped s weep mode. -60 dBm ≤ P < -20 dBm.
Stepped s weep mode. -50 dBm ≤ P < -20 dBm.

Table 14. 2nd and 3rd Harmonics at 0 dBm (dBc)1
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
30 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 20 GHz

Specification

Typical

-

-20
-25

Specification

Typical

-

-20
-25
-17
-20
-15
-17

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 25 GHz
25 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 47 GHz
47 GHz to 53 GHz

1.

Listed frequenc y is harmonic frequenc y; tes ted at power of 0 dBm.

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Table 15. Sub-harmonic at Nominal Power (dBc)
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A1
Description
9 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 20 GHz

1.

Specification

Typical

-

-50
-35

Specification

Typical

-

-50
-35
-30
-20
-10
-2

Listed frequenc y is fundamental frequenc y; tested at power of 0 dBm.

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A2
Description
100 kHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 47 GHz
47 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz

2.

Listed frequenc y if fundamental frequenc y; tested at power of -15 dBm.

Table 16. Non-harmonic Spurs at Nominal Power (dBc)
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A1
Description
9 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 20 GHz

1.

Specification

Typical

-

-50
-45

Specification

Typical

-

-50
-45
-35

Listed frequenc y is fundamental frequenc y. Includes s purious related to LO signal and frac-N.

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A2
Description
100 kHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 53 GHz

2.

Listed frequenc y is fundamental frequenc y. Includes s purious related to LO signal and frac-N.

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Table 17. Nominal Power (Preset Power Level)
Description

Specification

P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A

0 dBm-15 dBm

Table 18. Power Resolution, Maximum/minimum Settable PowerAll Models
Description
Settable resolution
Maximum settable power
Minimum settable power

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Specification

Typical-0.01 dB+20 dBm-100 dBm

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Test Port Input

Table 19. Test Port Noise Floor (dBm)1
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
9 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 50 MHz2
50 MHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 14 GHz
14 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz

Specification

Typical

-101
-112
-120
-125
-127
-130
-130
-130
-127
-126
-123
-122

-109
-119
-127
-132
-134
-137
-136
-135
-134
-132
-130
-130

Specification

Typical

-100
-110
-115
-127
-130
-130
-130
-128
-127
-125
-122
-120
-105
-95

-110
-120
-124
-133
-133
-137
-135
-134
-133
-131
-129
-127
-115
-113

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 50 MHz2
50 MHz to 200 MHz
200 MHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 17 GHz
17 GHz to 25 GHz
25 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz
1.
2.

Nois e floor in a 10 Hz IF Bandwidth. Measured with 1 kHz IF bandwidth f or 9 kHz to <100 kHz, and 30 kHz IF
bandwidth f or 100 kHz to 53 GHz. T est port terminated.
It may typic ally be degraded at 25 MHz.

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Table 20. Receiver Compression at Test Port Power (Maximum Specified Power)
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Specification

Description

TypicalMagnitude (dB)

Phase (°)

Magnitude (dB)

Phase (°)

0.5
0.2

5
5

0.10
0.05

1.5
1.0

9 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 20 GHz
P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A

Specification

Description

TypicalMagnitude (dB)

Phase (°)

Magnitude (dB)

Phase (°)

0.2
0.2

5
5

0.10
0.05

1.0
1.0

100 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 53 GHz

Table 21. Trace Noise Magnitude (dB rms)1
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
9 kHz to 30 kHz
30 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz2
6 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 20 GHz

Specification

Typical

0.005
0.003
0.00150.002
0.003

0.00250.001
0.00050.00060.001

Specification

Typical

0.005
0.003
0.00150.0015
0.002
0.003
0.006
0.018

0.002
0.001
0.00050.00070.001
0.00130.00220.006

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 4.5 GHz2
4.5 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 17 GHz
17 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz

1.
2.

Transmission and reflection trac e nois e in a 1 kHz IF bandwidth f or < 10 MHz, 10 kHz IF bandwidth f or ≥ 10
MHz. At maximum specified power.
It may typic ally be degraded at partic ular frequencies such as 25 MHz ,54 MHz, 58.5 MHz, 156 MHz, 108 MHz,
120 MHz or 132 MHz.

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Table 22. Trace Noise Phase (degree rms)1
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
9 kHz to 30 kHz
30 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 6 GHz2
6 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 13.5 GHz
13.5 GHz to 20 GHz

Specification

Typical

0.07
0.05
0.035
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.03

0.025
0.017
0.006
0.003
0.006
0.006
0.01

Specification

Typical

0.07
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.18

0.015
0.01
0.003
0.004
0.006
0.01
0.018
0.03

Magnitude (dB/°C)

Phase (degree/°C)

0.03
0.005
0.01
0.01
0.015
0.015
0.02

0.2
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.4

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 6 GHz2
6 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 17 GHz
17 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz

1.
2.

Transmission and reflection trac e nois e in a 1 kHz IF bandwidth f or < 10 MHz, 10 kHz IF bandwidth f or ≥ 10
MHz. At maximum specified power.
It may typic ally be degraded at partic ular frequencies such as 25 MHz ,54 MHz, 58.5 MHz, 156 MHz, 108 MHz,
120 MHz or 132 MHz.

Table 23. Temperature Stability – TypicalP5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
9 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 6 GHz
6 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 14 GHz
14 GHz to 20 GHz

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P5005A to P5008A
Description
100 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz

Magnitude (dB/°C)

Phase (degree/°C)

0.03
0.005
0.005
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.06

1.0
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.25
0.3
0.8
1.0

Magnitude (dB/°C)

Phase (degree/°C)

0.03
0.005
0.005
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.06

1.0
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.4
0.4
0.8
1.0

P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz
Table 24. Damage Input Level
All Models
Description
Damage Input Level

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Dynamic Accuracy
Accuracy of the test port input power relative to the reference input power level. Measured with 10 Hz IF
bandwidth.

Dynamic Accuracy1 – specification
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A

1.
-

Dynamic accurac y is verified with the f ollowing meas urements:
Compression over frequenc y
IF linearity at three single frequenc ies (30.6MHz, 49.6MHz and 99.6MHz) using a ref erenc e level of -20 dBm f or an input
power range of 0 to -60 dBm. For values below -60 dBm, ref er to VNA Rec eiver Dynamic Accurac y Specific ations and
Unc ertainties.

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Spectrum Analysis (with Option 090 and S97090A)
This section provides specifications for the spectrum analysis Option 090 on the P500xA USB VNA. The
S97090A Software is required to enable spectrum analysis functions of the P500xA.

Table 25. Frequency Specifications
All Models
Description

Specification

Frequency Reference

Supplemental Information

1

Accuracy-

Aging Rate
Temperature Stability
Achievable Initial±7 ppm (25 ± 5 °C)
Calibration Accuracy
Frequency Readout
Accuracy (Start, Stop,
Center, Marker)
Frequency Span
Minimum/Maximum
Analyzer’s full span
Resolution
1 Hz
Sweep (Trace) Point
11 to 100,001
Range
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)
Range (-3 dB Bandwidth)
10 Hz to 3 MHz in 10% steps
Bandwidth Range
Accuracy
Selectivity (-60 dB/-3 dB)-

Video Bandwidth (VBW)
Range

10 z to 3 MHz

1.

±[(time since last adjustment x aging rate) +temperature stability + calibration accuracy],
typical± 3 ppm/year maximum, typical± 7 ppm (0 to 50 °C)±[(readout frequency x frequency reference
accuracy) + (<1% x RBW)], nominal± 1%, all RBW, except below 100 MHz with
3 MHz RBW
Gaussian: 4.5:1, Flat top: 2.47:1, Kaiser:
3.82:1, Blackman: 3.58:1-

Frequenc y ref erenc e accurac y c an be improved by using ext ernal frequenc y ref erenc e with better accurac y.

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Table 26. Time Specifications
Description

Specification

Sweep Time and Triggering
Sweep Time Range
Trigger Types
Trigger Delay Range
Trigger Delay Resolution
Measuring and Display Update Rate (seconds)1
20 MHz Span, 3 kHz RBW, 3 kHz VBW
100 MHz Span, Auto RBW, Auto VBW
1 GHz Span, 3 kHz RBW, 3 kHz VBW
1 GHz Span, 300 kHz RBW, 300 kHz VBW
10 GHz Span, 3 kHz RBW, 3 kHz VBW
10 GHz Span, 300 kHz RBW, 300 kHz VBW
10 MHz to 20 GHz, RBW/VBW = 1 MHz
10 MHz to 50 GHz, RBW/VBW = 1 MHz
1.

Supplemental Information

Auto
Continuous, Single,
Group, Manual, External
0 to 3 s
1 us

-

-

0.96
0.06
11.4
0.28
108.5
2.1
2.0
5.2

-

Measured with a 2-port model with firmware revis ion A.13.70.02.

Table 27. Amplitude Accuracy and Range Specifications
All Models
Description
Amplitude Range
Measurement Range
Input Attenuator Range
Maximum Safe Input Level
Display Range
Log ScaleLinear Scale
Scale Units
Trace Detectors Types

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Specification
DANL to maximum input level
High attenuation or Low attenuation+27 dBm
0.001 to 500 dB/div in 0.001 steps
10 divisions (default)dBm, mW
Average, Sample, Peak, Normal, Negative Peak, Peak sample, Peakaverage

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Table 28. SA Detector Accuracy (dB)1 – Specifications
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
9 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 20 GHz

Specification (dB)
± 0.15± 0.1

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 53 GHz

1.

Specification (dB)
±0.15
±0.1
±0.15

W ith high attenuation. SA detec tor acc urac y is res idual error of IF res pons e c alibration. IF res pons e ischaracterized with P50xxA’s standard meas urement class after power and S-parameter c alibration. Theref ore,
the SA total abs olute amplitude accurac y includes power meter, S-parameter and SA detector accuracies. Add
input attenuation s witching unc ertainty if rec eiver attenuator is changed af ter us er c alibration.

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Table 29. Input Attenuation Switching Uncertainty (dB) – Supplemental Information
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description

Supplemental Information

9 kHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 20 GHz

± 0.5
± 1.0

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description

Supplemental Information

100 kHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 53 GHz

±0.5
±1.0

Table 30. Input VSWR – Specifications
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
300 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 1.5 GHz
1.5 GHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz

Specifications
1.433
1.329
1.377
1.785
1.785
2.323

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
1 MHz to 3 MHz
3 MHz to 4 GHz
4 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 27 GHz
27 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz

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1.499
1.329
1.671
2.100
2.323
3.570
2.323
3.570

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Table 31. Other Amplitude Accuracy – Supplemental Information
All Models
Description

Supplemental Information

RBW Switching Uncertainty

0.02 dB
See dynamic accuracy specification. Specification applied to SA
measurement class with user calibration between -10 dBm and -40 dBm
input power and measurement between +10 dBm and -120 dBm input
power.

Display Scale Fidelity

Table 32. Spurious Response – Supplemental Information
All Models
Description
Image Response
LO Related Spurious

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Supplemental Information
Mostly eliminated. Intermittent image response may be seen when making
multi-tone or modulated signal measurements.
Eliminated

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Table 33. Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) at Test Ports with Low Attenuation (dBm/Hz)1 –Specifications
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
9 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 14 GHz
14 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz

Specifications

Typical

-114
-125
-133
-138
-140
-144
-144
-141
-140
-137
-136

-122
-132
-138
-145
-147
-150
-149
-148
-146
-144
-144

Specifications

Typical

-113
-123
-128
-136
-144
-144
-144
-142
-141
-139
-139
-136
-134
-119
-109

-123
-130
-134
-142
-146
-150
-148
-147
-146
-146
-143
-143
-141
-129
-127

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz2
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 200 MHz
200 MHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 17 GHz
17 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 25 GHz
25 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz

1.
2.

Tested with 1 kHz RBW for 9 kHz to 50 MHz and 10 kHz RBW for above 50 MHz, test port terminated, average
detector, averaging type = Log, IF gain = Auto, image rejection = normal, random LO O FF.
A res idual s purious res pons e may be obs erved around 600 kHz.

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Table 34. Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) at Test Ports with High Attenuation (dBm/Hz)1 –TypicalP5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
9 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 14 GHz
14 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz

Specifications

Typical

-

-100
-110
-116
-116
-127
-127
-126
-124
-122
-122

Specifications

Typical

-

-101
-108
-112
-112
-124
-128
-126
-125
-124
-121
-119
-107
-105

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz2
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 100 MHz
100 MHz to 200 MHz
200 MHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz

1.
2.

Tested with 1 kHz RBW for 9 kHz to 50 MHz and 10 kHz RBW for above 50 MHz, test port terminated, average
detector, averaging type = Log, IF gain = Auto, image rejection = normal, random LO O FF.
A res idual s purious res pons e may be obs erved around 600 kHz.

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Table 35. Second Harmonic Distortion with High Attenuation1 – Supplemental Information
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description

SHI (dBm)

50 MHz to 1 GHz
1 GHz to 4 GHz
4 GHz to 10 GHz

+30
+38
+47

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
50 MHz to 1 GHz
1 GHz to 4 GHz
4 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz 15 GHz
15 GHz to 26.5 GHz
1.

SHI (dBm)
+30
+38
+47
+44
+40

Tested with 0 dBm f or 50 MHz to 10 MHz, and -5 dBm f or 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz input at test port, 10 MHz tone
separations .

Table 36. Second Harmonic Distortion with Low Attenuation1 – Supplemental Information
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
50 MHz to 1 GHz
1 GHz to 4 GHz
4 GHz to 10 GHz

SHI (dBm)
+10
+20
+30

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
50 MHz to 1 GHz
1 GHz to 4 GHz
4 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz 15 GHz
15 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 26.5 GHz

1.

Tested with -25 dBm input at test port, 10 MHz tone s eparations.

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SHI (dBm)
+10
+20
+30
+26
+21
+16

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Table 37. Third Order Intermodulation Distortion with High Attenuation1 – Characteristic
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
50 MHz to 200 MHz
200 MHz to 2 GHz
2 GHz to 5 GHz
5 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 15 GHz
15 GHz to 20 GHz

Distortion (dBc)

TOI (dBm)

-40
-44
-46
-50
-60
-54

+20
+22
+23
+25
+25
+22

Distortion (dBc)

TOI (dBm)

-40
-44
-46
-50
-56
-52
-42
-48
-52

+20
+22
+23
+25
+23
+21
+16
+14
+11

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
50 MHz to 200 MHz
200 MHz to 2 GHz
2 GHz to 5 GHz
5 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 15 GHz
15 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 53 GHz

1.

Tested with 0 dBm f or 50 MHz to 10 GHz, -5 dBm f or 10 GHz to 30 GHz, -10 dBm f or 30 GHz to 40 GHz, and 15 dBm f or 40 GHz to 53 GHz input at tes t port, 10 MHz tone s eparations.

Table 38. Third Order Intermodulation Distortion with Low Attenuation1 – Characteristic
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
50 MHz to 5 GHz
5 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 20 GHz

Distortion (dBc)

TOI (dBm)

-56
-52
-66

+3
+1
+8

Distortion (dBc)

TOI (dBm)

-56
-52
-66
-66
-66

+3
+1
+7
+5
+2

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
50 MHz to 5 GHz
5 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 53 GHz

1.

Tested with -25 dBm input at test port, 10 MHz tone s eparations.

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P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A1

1.

W ith High Attenuation. 2 n d harmonic distortion applies up to 10 GHz.

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A2

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2.

W ith High Attenuation. 2 n d harmonic distortion applies up to 26.5 GHz.

Table 39. Receiver Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)1 – Typical
All Models
Description

1 kHz

10 kHz

100 kHz

1 MHz

10 MHzCF = 1 GHz
CF = 3 GHz
CF = 10 GHz
CF = 20 GHz2

-103
-96
-83
-76

-103
-96
-83
-76

-103
-96
-83
-76

-128
-120
-116
-110

-130
-130
-127
-121

1.
2.

At maximum s pec ified power. Spurious s ignals are excluded.
Tested at 19.99 GHz.

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Pulsed-RF Measurements (with Option 021 and S97025A)
This section provides specifications for the pulse modulation hardware (Option 021) on the P500xA andP502xA Series USB VNA. The S97025A Software is required to enable pulsed-RF measurement
functions of the P50xxA USB VNA.

Table 40. Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio (dB) – TypicalP5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description
9 kHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 15 GHz
15 GHz to 20 GHz

Normal Mode1

Fast Mode

80
70
70

50
40
35

Normal Mode1

Fast Mode

80
80
80
70
70

50
40
38
30
25

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description
100 kHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 8 GHz
8 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 50 GHz

1.

At power of > -20 dBm.

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Pulse Modulation Shape Examples
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A

1.

Measured with a 500 kHz IF bandwidth, no averaging (Average T ype = Point). W ith 100 us puls e width s etting.
50 us ec /div.

2.

Measured with a 15 MHz IF bandwidth, averaging f actor of 16 (Average T ype = Point). W ith 1 us puls e width
setting. 500 ns ec /div.

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P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
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44 GHz50 GHz1.

Measured with a 500 kHz IF bandwidth, averaging f actor of 16 (Average T ype = Point). W ith 100 us puls e width
setting. 50 ns ec/div.

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44 GHz50 GHz2.

Measured with a 15 MHz IF bandwidth, averaging f actor of 16 (Average T ype = Point). W ith 1 us puls e width
setting. 500 ns ec /div.

Table 41. Pulse Modulation (Source Modulators) - Typical
All Models
Description
Minimum pulse period
Maximum pulse period

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Multi-instrument Measurements with S97551A Software

When the S97551A software is installed, the P500xA and P502xA Series USB VNA have the ability to be
configured into a multiport network analyzer with two USB VNAs. Adding a second USB VNA would
provide additional test ports to the VNA. This configuration provides a full featured multiport vector
network analyzer capability with full crossbar S-parameter measurement capability.
All models of the P500xA and P502xA Series can be connected to configure a single multiport VNA.
Multiport configurations using up to two USB VNAs have been evaluated.

For multi-instrument operation, all single-instrument specifications apply except trace noise, test portnoise floor and system dynamic range. The other performance of multi-instrument configurations will meetthe single-instrument specifications in the data sheet.
The guidance provided here is given as general reference based on Keysight’s internal evaluation ofmulti-instrument configurations. Not all multiport setups using multiple USB VNAs are tested as amultiport instrument in the factory. Interconnect cables included in the Y1701A must be used forconnection between two P50xxA VNAs.

Table 42. Multi-instrument Performance•

A check mark, ✓, indicates the performance parameter is the same as the corresponding singleinstrument performance.

•

An empty diamond, ◊, indicates that the performance parameter may be degraded as the number of
instruments increases.
Description

Setups with 2 USB VNAs

System Dynamic Range
Frequency Accuracy
Uncorrected Directivity
Uncorrected Load Match
Uncorrected Source Match
Maximum Output Port PowerPower Level Accuracy
Power Level Linearity
Noise Floor
Receiver Compression
Trace Noise
Dynamic Accuracy
Crosstalk◊ (see Table 43)
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
◊ (see Table 44)✓◊ (see Table 45 and 46)✓✓

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Table 43. System Dynamic Range of Multi-instrument Configurations (dB)1P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Setups with 2 USB VNAs
Description

Char.

Typical

9 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 50 MHz 2
50 MHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 5 GHz
5 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 14 GHz
14 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz

101
117
125
130
137
140
140
140
140
136
133
127
124

110
126
136
141
147
150
149
149
148
146
142
140
137

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Setups with 2 USB VNAs
Description

Char.

Typical

100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 50 MHz2
50 MHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 8 GHz
8 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 17 GHz
17 GHz to 20 GHz
20 GHz to 24 GHz
24 GHz to 25 GHz
25 GHz to 26 GHz
26 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 35 GHz
35 GHz to 40 GHz
40 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz

98
117
125
137
140
138
138
137
137
132
130
130
127
127
122
122
122
100
72

111
130
138
147
150
150
147
147
143
143
143
141
141
137
137
134
132
115
101

1.
2.

System dynamic range = s ourc e maximum output power minus rec eiver nois e floor at 10 Hz IF bandwidth. Does
not include crosstalk eff ects.
It may typic ally be degraded at 25 MHz.

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Table 44. Test Port Noise Floor of Multi-instrument Configurations (dBm)1
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Setups with 2 USB VNAs
Description

Char.

Typical

9 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 50 MHz 2
50 MHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 4.5 GHz
4.5 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 14 GHz
14 GHz to 16 GHz
16 GHz to 20 GHz

-101
-112
-120
-125
-127
-130
-130
-130
-127
-126
-120
-120

-109
-119
-127
-132
-134
-137
-136
-135
-134
-132
-130
-130

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Setups with 2 USB VNAs
Description

Char.

Typical

100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 50 MHz2
50 MHz to 200 MHz
200 MHz to 3 GHz
3 GHz to 6.5 GHz
6.5 GHz to 9 GHz
9 GHz to 17 GHz
17 GHz to 25 GHz
25 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz
50 GHz to 53 GHz

-100
-110
-115
-127
-130
-130
-130
-128
-127
-125
-122
-120
-105
-95

-110
-120
-124
-133
-133
-137
-135
-134
-133
-131
-129
-127
-115
-113

1.
2.

Nois e floor in a 10 Hz IF Bandwidth. Measured with 1 kHz IF bandwidth f or 9 kHz to <100 kHz, and 30 kHz IF
bandwidth f or 100 kHz to 53 GHz. T est port terminated.
It may typic ally be degraded at 25 MHz.

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Table 45. Trace Noise Magnitude of Multi-instrument Configurations (dB rms)1
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Setups with 2 USB VNAs
Description

Char.

Typical

9 kHz to 30 kHz
30 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 6 GHz2
6 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 13.5 GHz
13.5 GHz to 20 GHz

0.005
0.003
0.0025
0.002
0.002
0.003
0.004

0.00250.001
0.00050.00050.00060.001
0.001

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Setups with 2 USB VNAs
Description

Char.

Typical

100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 4.5 GHz2
4.5 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 17 GHz
17 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz

0.005
0.003
0.00150.0015
0.002
0.003
0.006
0.018

0.002
0.001
0.00050.00070.001
0.00130.0022
0.006

1.
2.

Reflection trac e nois e in a 1 kHz IF bandwidth f or < 10 MHz, 10 kHz IF bandwidth ≥ 10 MHz. At maximum
specified power.
It may typic ally be degraded at partic ular frequencies such as 25 MHz ,54 MHz, 58.5 MHz, 156 MHz, 108 MHz,
120 MHz or 132 MHz.

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Table 46. Trace Noise Phase of Multi-instrument Configurations (degree rms)1
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Setups with 2 USB VNAs
Description

Char.

Typical

9 kHz to 30 kHz
30 kHz to 100 kHz
100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 10 MHz
10 MHz to 6 GHz 2
6 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 13.5 GHz
13.5 GHz to 20 GHz

0.07
0.05
0.035
0.015
0.015
0.025
0.036
0.045

0.025
0.017
0.006
0.003
0.003
0.006
0.006
0.01

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Setups with 2 USB VNAs
Description

Char.

Typical

100 kHz to 300 kHz
300 kHz to 1 MHz
1 MHz to 6 GHz2
6 GHz to 10 GHz
10 GHz to 17 GHz
17 GHz to 30 GHz
30 GHz to 45 GHz
45 GHz to 50 GHz

0.07
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.18

0.015
0.01
0.003
0.004
0.006
0.01
0.018
0.03

1.
2.

Reflection trac e nois e in a 1 kHz IF bandwidth f or < 10 MHz, 10 kHz IF bandwidth ≥ 10 MHz. At maximum
specified power.
It may typic ally be degraded at partic ular frequencies such as 25 MHz ,54 MHz, 58.5 MHz, 156 MHz, 108 MHz,
120 MHz or 132 MHz.

Multi-site Operation

Multi-site operation is the ability to configure multiple independent USB VNAs to operate independently on asingle controller via USB connection. Up to two independent USB VNA instances per PC have been evaluated,allowing parallel testing of devices. Each instance of and independent USB VNA can have different measurement
parameters, and can be triggered synchronously, or asynchronously.

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General Information

Table 47. External PC System Requirements
PC System Requirement
Operating Systems
Processor Speed
Available Memory
Available Disk space
Display resolution
USB

Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 10 (64-bit only)Intel i5 6th generation or newer / Intel Xeon 3E v3 or newer
16 GB recommended; 4 GB minimum
2 GB available disk space minimum
1024 x 768 minimum
USB 3.0 port directly connected to Intel chipset

Instrument Drivers
Keysight IO Libraries

IO Libraries Suite 2018 Update 1 (18.1.23218) or later

Table 48. Environmental and Physical Specifications

Descriptions

Temperature

Humidity
AltitudeVibration
Instrument protection
Warm-up time

Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the KeysightEnvironmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental
stresses of Storage, Transportation and End-use; those stresses include, but are
not limited to, temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, and power line
conditions.
Test Methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to MIL-PRF28800F Class 3.
0 to 50 °C ambient
Operating
10 to 70 °C instrument temperature
Non-operating-40 to 70 °C
Type tested at 20 to 80 %, wet bulb temperature < 29 °C
Operating(non-condensing)Type tested at 20 to 90 %, wet bulb temperature < 40 °C
Non-operating(non-condensing)OperatingUp to 2,000 meters (6,561 feet)
Non-operating
Up to 4,572 meters (15,000 feet)
Operating
0.3 G maximum, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Non-operating
0.75 G maximum, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
IP 30 IEC/EN 60529
60 minutes

Table 49. Regulatory and Safety Compliance
EMC
European Council Directive 2014/30/EU
IEC 61326-1:2012
EN 61326-1:2013
CISPR 11:2009 +A1:2010
EN 55011: 2009 +A1:2010
Group 1, Class A
IEC 61000-4-2:2008
EN 61000-4-2:2009
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4 kV CD / 8 kV AD
IEC 61000-4-3:2006 +A1:2007 +A2:2010
EN 61000-4-3:2006 +A1:2008 +A2:2010
3 V/m, 80MHz-6GHz, 80% AM
IEC 61000-4-4:2004 +A1:2010
EN 61000-4-4:2004 +A1:2010
2 kV power lines / 0.5 kV signal lines
IEC 61000-4-5:2005
EN 61000-4-5:2006
1 kV line-line / 2 kV line-groundIEC 61000-4-6:2008
EN 61000-4-6:2009
3 V, 0.15-80 MHz, 80% AM
IEC 61000-4-8:2009
EN 61000-4-8:2010
30A/m, 50/60Hz
IEC 61000-4-11:2004
EN 61000-4-11:2004
0.5-300 cycle, 0% / 70%
ICES-001:2006 Group 1, Class A
AS/NZS CISPR11:2004 Group 1, Class A
KN11, KN61000-6-1 and KN61000-6-2
Group 1, Class A
South Korean Class A EMC declaration:
Information to the user:
This equipment has been conformity assessed for use in businessenvironments. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio
interference.
※ This EMC statement applies to the equipment only for use in businessenvironment.
사용자안내문이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은 기기로서가정용 환경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니다.

※ 사용자 안내문은 “업무용 방송통신기자재”에만 적용한다.
Instrument calibration cycle

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Table 50. Physical Size and Weight
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Dimensions / WeightP500xA (2-port)

P502xA (4/6-port)

Note

Width
HeightDepth

176 mm (6.93 in.)
48 mm (1.89 in.)
333 mm (13.11 in.)

Weight1.88 kg (4.14 lbs)

176 mm (6.93 in.)
68 mm (2.68 in.)
333 mm (13.11 in.)2.82 kg (6.22 lbs, 4-port)
2.98 kg (6.57 lbs, 6-port)

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Dimensions / WeightP500xA (2-port)

P502xA (4-port)

Width
HeightDepth
Weight

176 mm (6.93 in.)
48 mm (1.89 in.)
333 mm (13.11 in.)2.02 kg (4.45 lbs)

176 mm (6.93 in.)
68 mm (2.68 in.)
333 mm (13.11 in.)3.18 kg (7.01 lbs)

Note

Table 51. Electrical Power
P5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description

P500xA (2-port)

P502xA (4 or 6-port)

Wall Outlet

120 V, 66 W (maximum)
240 V, 68 W (maximum)

Rear Panel DC Connector

15 V, 58 W

120 V, 94 W (maximum, 4-port)
240 V, 96 W (maximum, 4-port)
120 V, 124 W (maximum, 6-port)
240 V, 126 V (maximum, 6-port)
19 V, 84 W (4-port)
19 V, 110 W (6-port)

P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description

P500xA (2-port)

P502xA (4-port)

Wall Outlet

120 V, 66 W (maximum)
240 V, 68 W (maximum)
15 V, 58 W

120 V, 116 W (maximum)
240 V, 118 W (maximum)
19 V, 102 W

Rear Panel DC Connector

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Table 52. Front Panel Information
Description
Test Port
Connector Type

3.5 mm female (P5000A to P5005A, P5020A to P5025A)
2.4 mm female (P5006A, P5007A, P5026A, P5027A)
1.85 mm female (P5008A, P5028A).
50 ohm (nominal)

Impedance
External Reference Input
Connector Type
MCX
Input amplitude range-3 to +10 dBm
Input frequency
10 MHz ± 10 ppm
Impedance

50 Ω (nominal)

External Reference Output
Connector TypeMCX
Output amplitude range
0 to ± 3 dBm
Output frequency
10 MHz ± 7 ppm
Impedance

50 Ω (nominal)

Table 53. Rear Panel Information
Description
USB Ports
Power Connector
10 MHz In (SMB)
10 MHz Out (SMB)
Trig 1Trig 2

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Type A female (USB 2.0 only, Downstream-facing)Type C female (USB 3.0 only, Upstream-facing)
Kycon KPJX-4S-S DC power connector (4 pins)
10 MHz ± 25 ppm (not used by P500xA or P502xA)
10 MHz ± 25 ppm (not used by P500xA or P502xA)
3.3 V CMOS (TTL compatible, 5 V tolerant)
3.3 V CMOS (TTL compatible, 5 V tolerant)

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Measurement Throughput Summary
Table 54. Cycle Time for Measurement Completion (milliseconds)1 – TypicalP5000A to P5004A, P5020A to P5024A
Description

Sweep type: Auto

10 MHz – 9 GHz frequency span, 1 MHz IF bandwidth
Number of Points
201
401
1601
Uncorrected
35.2
51.8
141.8
2-port Calibration
58.8
91.9
265.0
6-port Calibration
252.4
438.0
1541.7
10 MHz – 20 GHz frequency span, 1 MHz IF bandwidth
Number of Points
201
401
1601
Uncorrected
36.8
49.7
139.4
2-port Calibration
62.3
90.2
264.8
6-port Calibration
258.9
432.7
1521.4800 MHz – 1 GHz frequency span, 1 MHz IF bandwidth
Number of Points
201
401
1601
Uncorrected
24.0
35.3
94.9
2-port Calibration
41.3
65.2
192.8
6-port Calibration
207.3
370.3
1338.09 GHz – 10 GHz frequency span, 1 MHz IF bandwidth
Number of Points
201
401
1601
Uncorrected
23.7
35.3
94.3
2-port Calibration
39.3
63.0
190.2
6-port Calibration
204.1
366.1
1333.9Sweep type: Stepped
201
35.0
58.9
252.3

401
49.9
93.5
439.3

1601
136.0
262.0
1525.8

201
36.5
62.8
259.3

401
49.8
90.0
432.6

1601
135.9
257.2
1508.1

201
23.9
40.8
208.1

401
35.0
65.8
370.2

1601
94.6
191.8
1337.1

201
24.0
39.4
205.8

401
35.2
62.8
365.2

1601
94.5
189.7
1330.9P5005A to P5008A, P5025A to P5028A
Description

Sweep type: Auto

9 GHz – 10 GHz frequency span, 1 MHz IF bandwidth
Number of Points
201
401
1601
Uncorrected
23.8
35.2
96.2
2-port Calibration
40.6
64.3
192.0
4-port Calibration
73.3
119.0
374.7
10 MHz – 26.5 GHz frequency span, 1 MHz IF bandwidth
Number of Points
201
401
1601
Uncorrected
36.8
51.7
135.9
2-port Calibration
66.2
93.5
255.0
4-port Calibration
122.6
170.9
492.8
10 MHz – 40 GHz frequency span, 1 MHz IF bandwidth
Number of Points
201
401
1601
Uncorrected
38.8
53.3
130.3
2-port Calibration
70.2
96.9
244.9
4-port Calibration
135.7
182.9
471.4
10 MHz – 53 GHz frequency span, 1 MHz IF bandwidth
Number of Points
201
401
1601
Uncorrected
42.3
55.1
132.4
2-port Calibration
81.0
104.8
250.1
4-port Calibration
167.0
212.5
482.5
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Sweep type: Stepped
201
23.8
40.6
73.3

401
35.3
65.7
118.2

1601
96.3
191.9
375.2

201
36.8
66.0
123.8

401
51.3
93.8
170.3

1601
135.9
252.4
480.5

201
38.7
70.7
136.7

401
53.2
97.9
183.7

1601
130.3
245.2
466.8

201
42.2
80.8
167.2

401
55.2
104.5
210.5

1601
131.8
248.5
481.1
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Sweep mode: Auto. Analyzer dis play turned off with DISPlay:VISible OFF. Meas ured using a host PC with Intel
Xeon 3.60 GHz CPU and 64 GB RAM running W indows 10 (64 bit), with Keysight VNA firmware vers ion
A.13.70.02. Data transf er includes real and imaginary pair and includes transf erring one S-parameter (S11).
Unc orrected measurements are f or one s weep direction and transferring the c orres ponding S-parameter.

Table 55. Software
Description

Keysight IO library

Keysight soft front
panel
Command Expert

Example programs
Example programming
languages

Information
The IO library suite offers a single entry point for connection to the most common
instruments including AXIe, PXI, GPIB, USB, Ethernet/LAN, RS-232, and VXI test
instrument from Keysight and other vendors. It automatically discovers interfaces,chassis, and instruments. The graphical user interface allows you to search for,verify, and update IVI instrument and soft front panel drivers for modular andtraditional instruments. The IO suite safely installs in side-by-side mode with NI I/O
software. Free software download at www.keysight.com/find/iosuite
The USB VNA includes a soft front panel (SFP), a software based graphical userinterface (GUI) which enables the instrument’s capabilities from your PC.
Assists in finding the right instrument commands and setting correct parameters.
A simple interface includes documentation, examples, syntax checking, commandexecution, and debug tools to build sequences for integration in Excel, MATLAB,LabVIEW, VEE, and System VUE. Free software download atwww.keysight.com/find/commandexpert
Setting up a measurement
Guided calibration
Data acquisition
Data transfer
C, C++, C#, VB, LabVIEW

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Test Set Block Diagrams
Legends

P500xA Series Option 200 (2-port base model)

P502xA Series Option 400 (4-port base model)

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P502xA Series Option 600 (6-port base model)

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Literature Information
Keysight Streamline Series USB Vector Network Analyzer Configuration Guide

5992-2823EN

Keysight Network Analyzer Selection Guide

5989-7603EN

Electronic Calibration (ECal) Modules for Network Analyzer Technical Overview 5963-3743E

Web Resources
www.keysight.com/find/usb-vna
www.keysight.com/find/na
www.keysight.com/find/vnasoftware
www.keysight.com/find/ecal

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For more information on Keysight Technologies’ products, applications or services,
please contact your local Keysight office. The complete list is available at:www.keysight.com/find/contactus

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