Agilent/Keysight P5024A

The Keysight P5024A is a compact, USB-controlled Vector Network Analyzer delivering precise S-parameter measurements from 9 kHz to 20 GHz. Available in 4-port or 6-port configurations, this faceless instrument combines high dynamic range with fast measurement speed and low trace noise, making it ideal for RF and microwave component characterization in laboratory and production environments.

Technical Specifications

Frequency & Measurement Performance

• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 20 GHz


• Frequency resolution: 1 Hz


• Frequency accuracy: ±7 ppm


• Dynamic range: 137 dB typical (16–20 GHz)


• Noise floor: −130 dBm


• Harmonic content: −25 dBc Power Delivery & Sweep


• Output port power: Up to +13 dBm


• Power sweep range: −60 dBm to +7 dBm Port Configuration & Physical Form


• 4-port or 6-port models


• Optional second source available on 4-port models (Option 402)


• Dimensions: 176 × 68 × 333 mm (4 & 6 port)


• Weight: 2.82 kg (4-port), 2.98 kg (6-port) Calibration & Control Interfaces


• Electronic calibration (ECal) module support for all Keysight modules


• USB, GPIB, Ethernet/LAN, and RS-232 connectivity

Key Features

• High dynamic range across full frequency span


• Fast measurement acquisition with low trace noise


• High temperature stability for consistent results


• Common software platform with other Keysight VNA families

Typical Applications The P5024A supports pulsed-RF measurements, fixture removal, time-domain and TDR analysis, noise figure characterization, mixer and converter measurements, gain compression, differential and I/Q device testing, spectrum analysis, and real-time S-parameter uncertainty quantification. Optional software modules enable embedded LO operation, source phase control, and multiport calibration.

Compatibility & Integration Utilizes the same measurement science and remote-programming interface as Keysight's PNA, ENA, and PXI VNA families. Up to two P50xxA instruments may be connected for multiport VNA configurations. Compatible with N5252AW VDI frequency extenders via dedicated software option.