Agilent / Keysight N5264B PNA-X Measurement Receiver for Antenna Test

The Keysight N5264B PNA-X Measurement Receiver is a specialized instrument for antenna testing and RCS characterization across 10 MHz to 10.5 GHz. Operating as a dedicated receiver module within the PNA-X Network Analyzer ecosystem, it delivers five independent measurement channels with data acquisition speeds reaching 400,000 points per second - enabling rapid frequency-scan antenna measurements and time-domain RCS analysis when paired with external sources. The instrument replaces legacy 8530A and 8360 systems with up to 10× speed improvement while maintaining backward compatibility through built-in 8530A code emulation.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 10.5 GHz (measurement); 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz (internal LO with Option 108)


• Measurement Channels: Five IF receivers (A, B, C, D, R)


• Data Acquisition: 400,000 points/second across all channels


• IF Frequency: Default 7.605634 MHz; adjustable ±14.9999 MHz


• Power Range: –30 dBm to +20 dBm


• Internal LO Output (Option 108): +10 dBm (fixed)


• Frequency Counter: 10 MHz to 10.5 GHz


• CW Signal Generator: 1.185 GHz


• Power Sensor: 300 kHz to 3.0 GHz, –30 dBm to +20 dBm


• Dimensions: 24 × 20 × 16 in; Weight: 50 lbs

Key Features

• Five independent IF receiver channels for simultaneous multi-port measurements


• Requires external mixers for down-conversion to IF frequency


• Internal LO source available (Option 108) for remote mixer or frequency converter operation


• Built-in 8530A/8360 code emulation for drop-in system replacement


• No source ports or S-parameter capability; arbitrary ratioed parameters supported

Typical Applications

• Antenna design, development, and verification in wireless communications


• Radar cross-section (RCS) measurements and analysis


• Aerospace and defense antenna characterization


• Frequency-scan antenna measurements and time-domain RCS testing

Compatibility & Integration Designed for integration with PNA-X Network Analyzer systems. is a direct replacement for Agilent/HP 8530A and 8360 legacy instruments. Requires external RF sources and mixers for frequency down-conversion.