Agilent / Keysight N5227B 67GHz PNA Microwave Network Analyzer

The Keysight N5227B is a 67 GHz PNA microwave network analyzer engineered for precision S-parameter measurements from 900 Hz to 67 GHz, with optional extension to 110 GHz via external frequency extenders. Available in 2-port and 4-port configurations, it delivers dynamic range to 128 dB at 67 GHz and 134 dB at 20 GHz, enabling characterization of microwave and millimeter-wave components in research, development, and manufacturing environments.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency range: 900 Hz to 67 GHz standard; extendable to 110 GHz with external frequency extenders; optional 10 MHz lower frequency range


• Ports: 2-port (single source) or 4-port (dual source) configurations


• Test ports: 50 ohm, ruggedized 1.85 mm connectors (male)


• Dynamic range: 128 dB at 67 GHz; 134 dB at 20 GHz; 127–128 dB general


• Output power: +13 dBm at 1 GHz declining to +11 dBm at 67 GHz


• Receiver noise floor: −116 dBm


• Trace noise: 0.003 dB RMS; 0.002 dB RMS at 1 kHz bandwidth


• Frequency stability: < 0.03 dB/°C


• Harmonic content: −60 dBc


• Measurement speed: 201-point sweep in 5.5–6.3 ms; 3.6–23 μsec per point


• Display: 12.1 inch LCD touchscreen with multi-touch interface


• Form factor: Benchtop


• Interfaces: USB

Key Features

• Dual synthesized sources enable single-unit testing of two-port and four-port devices


• Built-in S-parameter test set with source and receiver attenuators


• Bias-tees and noise figure measurement capability


• Pulse modulators and pulse generators for pulsed S-parameter characterization


• Solid-state drive storage


• Frequency-tracking software for group delay measurement of frequency converters with embedded local oscillators

Measurement Capabilities

• S-parameter acquisition with high accuracy across the frequency range


• Active component characterization: amplifiers, mixers, frequency converters


• Gain compression and intermodulation distortion analysis


• Pulsed RF, noise figure, EVM, and source-phase control measurements

Operating Conditions All specifications apply at 25 °C ±5 °C after 90 minutes thermal stabilization.