# Agilent N5230A 2-Port PNA-L Microwave Network Analyzer (Pre-Owned)

# Agilent N5230A 2-Port PNA-L Microwave Network Analyzer (Pre-Owned)

## Key Features At A Glance

-   Option-dependent frequency coverage from 300 kHz up to 6, 13.5, 20, 40, or 50 GHz across the series
-   Two-port microwave network analyzer for full transmission and reflection (S-parameter) measurement
-   Up to 122 dB system dynamic range; effective range depends on measurement uncertainties and interfering signals
-   Available as standard test set / standard power range or configurable test set / extended power range
-   GPIB (IEEE-488), 10/100BaseT LAN, USB, plus Handler I/O, Aux I/O, and Test Set I/O for automated test systems
-   8.4-inch color active-matrix LCD with a built-in Intel Pentium M controller and 1 GByte RAM
-   3.5 mm or 2.4 mm test port connectors by configuration; mechanical cal kits and ECal modules supported

The Agilent N5230A is a 2-port PNA-L microwave network analyzer. Depending on its installed options, it covers frequencies from 300 kHz to 6 or 13.5 GHz, or from 10 MHz to 20, 40, or 50 GHz, and is offered in both standard test set / standard power range and configurable test set / extended power range configurations.

A network analyzer measures how a device under test transmits and reflects signals across frequency, reporting both magnitude and phase. The N5230A performs full 2-port calibrated measurements of transmission and reflection characteristics, with segment sweep capability that can apply higher power to high-insertion-loss devices and reduced power where receiver compression or damage could occur on low-insertion-loss devices.

ValueTronics stocks and holds its own inventory in a 20,000 square foot secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois. Every pre-owned instrument is inspected and functionally verified in-house by our technicians before it ships, while new units ship factory-sealed exactly as received, so buyers can source this analyzer with confidence in either condition.

## Brand Heritage

The instrument carries the Agilent name from the era when Agilent Technologies was spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999. Agilent's electronic measurement business was subsequently established as Keysight Technologies in 2014.

## Product Core & Specifications

Specification

Value

System

Frequency range

Option 020/025: 300 kHz to 6 GHz; Option 120/125: 300 kHz to 13.5 GHz; Option 220/225: 10 MHz to 20 GHz; Option 420/425: 10 MHz to 40 GHz; Option 520/525: 10 MHz to 50 GHz

System IF bandwidth range (Option 020, 025, 120, 125)

1 Hz to 600 kHz, nominal

System IF bandwidth range (Option 220, 225, 420, 425, 520, 525)

1 Hz to 250 kHz, nominal

CPU

Intel 1.1 GHz Pentium M with 1 GByte RAM

Test Port Output

Nominal power (Option 020, 025)

0 dBm

Nominal power (Option 120, 125)

0 dBm

Nominal power (Option 220, 225)

–5 dBm

Nominal power (Option 420, 425)

–10 dBm

Nominal power (Option 520, 525)

–15 dBm

Frequency resolution

1 Hz

CW accuracy

±1 ppm

Frequency stability

±0.05 ppm, –10° to 70 °C; ±0.1 ppm/yr maximum

Power resolution

0.01 dB (all options)

Minimum power setting (Option 020, 120)

–33 dBm

Minimum power setting (Option 025, 125)

–93 dBm

Maximum power setting

+20 dBm

Front Panel

RF connectors (Option 020, 025, 120, 125, 220, 225)

3.5 mm (male), 50 ohm, nominal

RF connectors (Option 420, 425, 520, 525)

2.4 mm (male), 50 ohm, nominal

Center pin recession

0.002 in. (characteristic)

Display size

21.3 cm (8.4 in) diagonal color active matrix LCD; 640 (horizontal) X 480 (vertical) resolution

Display refresh rate

Vertical 59.83 Hz; Horizontal 31.41 kHz

Display range, magnitude

±500 dB (at 20 dB/div), max

Display range, phase

±500°, max

Display resolution, magnitude

0.001 dB/div, min

Display resolution, phase

0.01°/div, min

Marker resolution, magnitude

0.001 dB, min

Marker resolution, phase

0.01°, min

Rear Panel

Trigger inputs/outputs

BNC (f), TTL/CMOS compatible

10 MHz Reference in

BNC female; 10 MHz ± 10 ppm, typical; input level –15 to +20 dBm, typical; input impedance 200 Ω, nom.

10 MHz Reference out

BNC female; 10 MHz ± 1 ppm, typical; sine wave, typical; output level +10 dBm ± 4 dB into 50 Ω, typical; output impedance 50 Ω, nominal; harmonics < –40 dBc, typical

VGA video output

15-pin mini D-Sub; drives VGA compatible monitors

Test set IO

25-pin D-Sub connector, available for external test set control

Aux IO

25-pin D-Sub connector, male, analog and digital I/O

Handler IO

36-pin parallel I/O port; all input/output signals default set to negative logic; can be reset to positive logic via GPIB command

GPIB

Two ports: dedicated Controller and dedicated Talker/Listener; 24-pin D-sub (Type D-24), female; compatible with IEEE-488

USB Port

1 port on front panel and 4 ports on rear panel

LAN

10/100BaseT Ethernet, 8-pin configuration; auto selects between the two data rates

Line power (single phase)

50/60 Hz/400 Hz for 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz for 220 to 240 V (power supply is auto switching)

Maximum power consumption

350 Watts

Analyzer Environment and Dimensions

EMC

Complies with European EMC directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC; IEC/EN 61326; CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class A; AS/NZS CISPR II:2002; ICES/NMB-001

Safety

Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC; IEC/EN 61010-1:2001; Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2001; USA: UL 61010-1

Operating temperature

0 to +40 °C

Error-corrected temperature range

23 °C ± 3 °C with less than 1 °C deviation from calibration temp.

Relative humidity

Type-tested 0 to 95% at 40 °C, non-condensing

Altitude

0 to 4600 m (15,000 ft.)

Non-operating storage temperature

–40 to +70 °C

Cabinet dimensions (excluding front and rear panel hardware and feet)

267 mm (H) x 426 mm (W) x 427 mm (D); 10.5 in x 16.75 in x 16.8 in

Net weight

24.9 kg (55 lb), nominal

Shipping weight

36.3 kg (80 lb), nominal

> **Important:** Front-panel receiver-access jumpers are present only on the configurable test set / extended power range options (025, 125, 225, 425, 525). The standard test set / standard power range options (020, 120, 220, 420, 520) have no front-panel jumpers.

> **Important:** This is a subset of technical specifications for the N5230A network analyzer; to view or print the complete N5230A technical specifications, visit www.agilent.com/find/pnal.

> **Important:** Corrected (calibrated) system performance applies only when the N5230A is used with a calibration kit (85052B, 85056A, or 85032B) or an electronic calibration (ECal) module (N4691A/N4691B or N4693A), the appropriate flexible test port cable set (85131F, 85133F, or 85132F with 85130C adapter set), and a full 2-port calibration.

> **Important:** Option H08 and Option H11 specifications are not provided in this N5230A specifications document.

## About this Pre-Owned unit

This pre-owned unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house before it ships and is backed by our pre-owned warranty. To confirm its exact condition, firmware revision, installed options, or included accessories for your application before ordering, contact our Test Architects.

-   Warranty included
-   Functional verification included
-   Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data.
-   Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm).

ValueTronics supplies both new and used test and measurement equipment. New units ship factory-sealed, exactly as received from the manufacturer; every used unit is inspected and functionally verified in-house at our 20,000 sq ft secure facility in Elgin, Illinois before it ships. Our Test Architects can help you select the condition, calibration, and configuration that fit your application.

**Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.**

## Details

- **Price:** 0.0 USD - 675.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Agilent
- **Type:** Net Ana
- **Tags:** Agilent, Agilent Keysight, Analyzers, Manufacturers, Network, product_manual_group_1, Product_used

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| None | 0.00 USD | In stock |
| NIST Traceable | 600.00 USD | In stock |
| NIST Traceable with Full Data | 637.50 USD | In stock |
| ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 675.00 USD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-07-06