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

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

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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
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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.

Model No

Agilent

Condition

Pre-Owned

Manufacturer

Agilent

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300 kHz to 50 GHz

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4-Port Standard Test Set , 300 kHz to 20 GHz