Agilent / Keysight N5222B 26.5 GHz PNA Microwave Network Analyzer

The Keysight N5222B is a 26.5 GHz PNA Microwave Network Analyzer engineered for high-accuracy characterization of microwave components, subsystems, and systems. Operating from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, it delivers performance for active device testing including amplifiers, mixers, and frequency converters. Available in 2-port single-source or 4-port dual-source configurations, the N5222B combines fast measurement speed with exceptional dynamic range and trace noise stability.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz


• Port Configurations: 2-port single-source or 4-port dual-source


• Source Output Power: +13 dBm at 1 GHz to +11 dBm at 67 GHz


• Dynamic Range: 134 dB at 20 GHz (test port)


• Trace Noise: 0.002 dB rms at 1 kHz bandwidth


• Receiver Noise Floor: -114 dBm


• Measurement Speed: 3.6 to 23 μsec/point


• Frequency Stability: < 0.03 dB/°C

Key Features

• Precision S-parameter measurement with high accuracy and stability


• Built-in pulse modulators and pulse generators for pulsed S-parameter measurements


• Source and receiver attenuators with bias-tees


• Internal second source and combiner on 4-port models


• Mechanical switches and DDS synthesizers for improved performance


• 3.5 mm ruggedized test ports


• Multi-touch display with intuitive operator interface


• 200 measurement channels with unlimited traces and up to 15 markers per trace


• Time-domain analysis and equation editor


• Context-sensitive built-in help

Measurement Capabilities The analyzer measures S-parameters with high precision while supporting noise figure characterization using standard receivers. Pulsed S-parameter functionality enables rapid, accurate testing of modulated active devices.

Software Integration Network analyzer software provides advanced investigation and troubleshooting tools. The instrument integrates with Advanced Design System (ADS) for circuit and system simulation workflows.