Keysight P5027B/400 Vector Network Analyzer

Overview

The Keysight P5027B/400 is a portable, 4-port vector network analyzer designed for high-speed RF characterization via Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Part of the Streamline Series, this faceless VNA delivers the measurement capabilities of benchtop systems in a lightweight, hand-carried form factor. Operating from 9 kHz to 44 GHz, it supports advanced measurements of passive components, amplifiers, and frequency converters with the same intuitive software interface as Keysight's high-performance PNA instruments.

Key Features

• 4-port configuration (option 400) with 2.4 mm (f) connectors
• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 44 GHz
• Fast Thunderbolt 3 interface (USB Type-C) for high-speed data transfer
• Lightweight, portable design suitable for single-hand transport
• High dynamic range (132 dB at 20 GHz) and excellent trace noise
• Rapid calibration with Keysight electronic calibration (ECal) modules
• Intuitive GUI matching Keysight's trusted high-performance VNA software
• Cascading capability to extend port count or frequency range
• No onboard data storage—ideal for classified or secure environments

Applications

• S-parameter measurements of passive RF components and circuits
• Amplifier and frequency converter characterization
• Time-domain analysis with optional TDR software
• Fixture removal and advanced RF circuit validation
• Portable field testing and multi-site measurements