Agilent/Keysight P5024B

The Keysight P5024B is a compact, PC-based Vector Network Analyzer delivering benchtop performance in a portable form factor. Available in 4-port or 6-port configurations, it covers 9 kHz to 20 GHz and achieves 140 dB dynamic range with 0.0015 dB rms trace noise at 10 kHz IFBW. The instrument connects via Thunderbolt 3 for high-speed data transfer and supports Keysight Electronic Calibration modules for fast, accurate calibration.

Hand-portable design enables testing across multiple locations without sacrificing measurement repeatability or temperature stability.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 20 GHz


• Port Configuration: 4-port (Option -400) or 6-port (Option -600)


• Dynamic Range: Up to 140 dB; 137 dB typical system dynamic range


• Output Power: 10 dBm


• Trace Noise: 0.0015 dB rms at 10 kHz IFBW


• Sweep Time: 2 ms minimum for 201-point sweep


• Input Impedance: 50 Ω


• Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C)


• Calibration: Keysight Electronic Calibration module support

Key Features

• Measurement science aligned with Keysight PNA, ENA, and PXI VNA platforms


• GUI and SCPI command compatibility across product family


• Fast, reliable, and repeatable measurement results


• Excellent temperature stability across operating range


• One-hand portable design for field and bench deployment

Typical Applications The P5024B supports a broad range of optional measurement software including pulsed-RF analysis, automatic fixture removal, time domain reflectometry (TDR), noise figure measurement with vector correction, gain compression analysis, spectrum analysis, multiport calibrated measurements, mixer and converter characterization, differential and I/Q device testing, and real-time S-parameter and power measurement uncertainty.

Compatibility & Integration Firmware and software updates maintain compatibility with VNA activation software. Control via GUI or SCPI commands enables integration into automated test systems and data acquisition workflows.