Agilent/Keysight P5027B

The Keysight P5027B is a compact, four-port PC-based Vector Network Analyzer engineered for portable RF characterization across 9 kHz to 44 GHz. This faceless VNA connects via Thunderbolt 3 interface to a host PC, delivering high-speed data transfer and measurement consistency with Keysight's higher-performance platforms through identical GUI, SCPI commands, and measurement science. Designed for single-hand operation, the P5027B fits space-constrained labs and mobile test environments without sacrificing performance.

The 132 dB dynamic range and multiple sweep modes - linear, log, segment, CW, power, and DC source - enable rapid characterization of passive components, amplifiers, mixers, and frequency converters.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 44 GHz


• Ports: 4 (expandable with Option 400/402 for second source)


• Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C)


• Input Impedance: 50 Ω


• Dynamic Range: 132 dB


• Sweep Types: Linear, log, segment, CW, power, DC source


• Form Factor: Compact, faceless, lightweight, one-hand portable

Key Features

• 132 dB system dynamic range defined as source maximum output power minus receiver noise floor at 10 Hz IF bandwidth


• Streamline Series integration ensures measurement consistency across Keysight VNA platforms


• Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for efficient host PC communication


• Quick calibration support with Keysight Electronic Calibration (ECal) modules


• Port cascading capability to extend test configurations for multiport calibrated measurements

Typical Applications

• Passive component characterization


• Amplifier and mixer testing


• Frequency converter validation


• Space-constrained laboratory and field measurements

Compatibility & Integration

• Compatible with wide range of measurement applications for advanced component analysis


• Supports cascading of two units for expanded port capacity


• Electronic Calibration module support for rapid setup


• Operates reliably within -10 °C to 55 °C ambient range following 60-minute thermal stabilization