Keysight P9377B Vector Network Analyzer

Overview

The Keysight P9377B is a high-performance, portable vector network analyzer (VNA) from the Streamline Series, designed for demanding RF and microwave applications. With frequency coverage extending to 44 GHz, it offers the measurement capability needed for advanced component testing while maintaining the compact form factor and ease of sharing between locations. The P9377B is controlled via an external computer through a Thunderbolt 3 interface, leveraging the proven measurement science of Keysight's trusted high-performance VNAs.

Key Features

• Frequency range: 100 kHz to 44 GHz (highest in Streamline 2-port series)
• 2-port configuration with 2.4 mm male connectors
• Dynamic range greater than 115 dB at 10 Hz IFBW
• Trace noise less than 0.0015 dB rms at 10 kHz IFBW
• Fast measurement cycle time: less than 15 msec for 2-port measurements at 201 points
• Output power: 8 dBm
• Temperature stability: less than 0.005 dB/°C
• Thunderbolt 3 interface for rapid data transfer and control
• Portable design: easily shared between teams and test locations
• Cascadable: combine two P9377B units to create 4-port or higher port-count configurations
• Compatible with Keysight electronic calibration (ECal) modules
• Common GUI and SCPI commands with other Keysight VNAs (PNA, ENA, PXI VNA)

Applications

• Millimeter-wave component characterization and testing
• High-frequency passive component analysis (filters, amplifiers, antennas)
• Cable and connector validation at microwave frequencies
• Time domain reflectometry (TDR) for transmission line analysis
• Fixture removal and de-embedding for accurate high-frequency measurements
• Manufacturing test and quality assurance at microwave frequencies
• Field testing and portable RF measurements