Keysight P5027B/402 Vector Network Analyzer

Overview

The Keysight P5027B/402 is a portable 4-port vector network analyzer with integrated second source for advanced RF measurements. Based on the Streamline Series P5027B platform with option 402, this instrument extends measurement capabilities to include intermodulation distortion (IMD) testing and multi-tone characterization. Operating from 9 kHz to 44 GHz via Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, the P5027B/402 combines portability with the measurement depth of larger benchtop systems.

Key Features

• 4-port configuration (option 402) with integrated second source for IMD measurements
• Frequency range: 9 kHz to 44 GHz with 2.4 mm (f) connectors
• Two independent signal generators for multi-tone testing and intermodulation analysis
• Fast Thunderbolt 3 interface (USB Type-C) for system control and data acquisition
• Lightweight, hand-portable design for field deployment and multi-site testing
• High dynamic range (132 dB) and low trace noise performance
• Keysight electronic calibration (ECal) module support for rapid calibration
• Software options including IMD (S97087B) for gain compression and distortion measurements
• Cascading-capable for extending test capabilities across multiple instruments

Applications

• Intermodulation distortion (IMD) measurements of power amplifiers
• Nonlinear device characterization and compression analysis
• S-parameter measurements with dual-tone stimulus capability
• Amplifier and mixer gain and phase characterization
• Portable RF validation and quality assurance testing
• Multi-instrument measurements via cascaded VNA configurations