The Keysight P50xxB series combines precise vector network analysis with a compact form factor for PC-connected operation via Thunderbolt. It is suitable for research, development and production - from the characterization of passive components, connectors, cables and filters to amplifiers and mixers/frequency converters. Optional software functions (e.g. spectrum analysis, pulse RF, TDR) turn the VNA into a versatile RF measurement platform.
The VNA Keysight P5006B presented here is the 2-port model of the high-frequency P500xB variants with a frequency range from 100kHz to 32GHz. Compared to the P5005B (up to 26.5GHz), the P5006B offers additional headroom in Ka-band - ideal for broadband filters, power amplifiers, antenna matching, mixer/converter tests as well as radar and satcom preamplifiers. It combines high dynamic range with very low trace noise for precise S-parameter measurements. Within the series, the maximum frequency increases further with P5007B/P5008B (44/53GHz). If you need more measurement ports, we recommend the P502xB models with 4-port up to 53GHz or 6-port up to 20GHz.
Please note: The corresponding port option must also be booked.
Technical highlights of the P50xxB series
- Port options: 2-port (P500xB), 4-/6-port (P502xB); 2-/4-port up to 53GHz, 6-port up to 20GHz.
- Frequency coverage depending on model: 9 kHz up to 4.5/6.5/9/14/20 GHz and 100 kHz up to 26.5/32/44/53 GHz.
- System dynamic range: typically up to 150 dB in the lower GHz range (depending on model/frequency) for reliable measurements even on highly attenuating DUTs.
- Maximum output power: up to +13dBm (typical, up to 4.5GHz); decreasing at higher frequencies - ideal for linear excitation and good SNR.
- Very low trace noise: Magnitude typ. 0.0005dBrms (with suitable IF bandwidth) for high-precision results.
- Fine frequency resolution & accuracy: Resolution 1Hz; frequency accuracy typ. in the ppm range.
- Level accuracy: typ. up to ±0.2dB (up to 15GHz) for reproducible power and gain measurements.
- Robust inputs: permissible damage level +27dBm or ±35VDC.
- Connectivity & references: Thunderbolt3/4 (USB4) to host PC, 10MHz Ref-In/Out, additional USB-A ports for peripherals.
- Multiport measurements: Connection of two basic devices with Y1701A interconnect cable kits.
- Compact & lightweight: Width 176mm, depth 333mm; height 48mm (2-port) or 68mm (4-/6-port); 2-port from approx. 1.9kg - ideal for laboratory, production and mobile applications.
- Parallel tests (multi-site): up to two independent VNA instances per PC for higher throughput.
- Expandable via software: Spectrum analysis (S97090xB), pulse RF (S97024xB/S97025xB), extended time domain analysis with TDR (S97011B).
