The Keysight P50xxB Streamline Series of USB vector network analyzers (VNAs) delivers the performance and confidence of a benchtop instrument in a compact, portable form factor. These VNAs are the ideal solution for testing passive and active components such as antennas, filters, amplifiers, and cables, whether in the lab, in production, or in the field. By connecting to a PC via USB, the P50xxB series utilizes an intuitive, industry-standard software interface, ensuring fast, reliable, and repeatable measurements across a wide frequency range. The combination of portability, high performance, and advanced software capabilities makes this series perfect for a wide variety of applications, from R&D and manufacturing to aerospace and defense.
- Available in 2-, 4-, and 6-port configurations up to 53 GHz
- Wide dynamic range (142 dB) and low trace noise for accurate measurements
- High output power (up to +16 dBm) reduces the need for external amplifiers
- Intuitive GUI with the same software and calibration science as benchtop VNAs
- Support for ECal (Electronic Calibration) modules for fast and easy calibration
- Advanced software options including Time Domain Analysis, Automatic Fixture Removal (AFR), and Spectrum Analysis
- Multi-site configuration allows for parallel testing by connecting up to four VNAs to one PC
- Compact, fanless design for quiet operation and increased reliability
- Powered and controlled via a single USB connection
Multi-Site and Multi-Port Testing: Increase Productivity
One of the most powerful capabilities of the P50xxB series is the ability to create complex test setups. Using optional software, you can connect and control up to four P50xxB VNAs from a single PC. This allows for parallel and independent measurements on multiple devices simultaneously, drastically increasing throughput in production testing. You can also combine the ports of multiple units to create a measurement system with up to 16 ports, ideal for characterizing complex multiport components like switches, couplers, and beamforming ICs.
Advanced Calibration and De-embedding
The P50xxB series simplifies complex calibration with support for Keysight's ECal electronic calibration modules, enabling fast and accurate calibration with a single connection. For even more complex setups, the optional Automatic Fixture Removal (AFR) feature provides a powerful algorithm to characterize and mathematically remove the effects of test fixtures and cables. This "unknown thru" method eliminates the need for custom calibration kits, saving time while ensuring you measure your device, not your test setup.
| Model |
Ports |
Frequency Range |
Dynamic Range |
Output Power |
| P5000B |
2 |
9 kHz to 4.5 GHz |
142 dB |
+16 dBm |
| P5001B |
9 kHz to 6.5 GHz |
| P5002B |
9 kHz to 9 GHz |
| P5003B |
9 kHz to 14 GHz |
| P5004B |
9 kHz to 18 GHz |
| P5005B |
9 kHz to 20 GHz |
| P5006B |
100 kHz to 26.5 GHz |
| P5007B |
100 kHz to 32 GHz |
| P5008B |
100 kHz to 44 GHz |
| P5020B |
4 or 6 |
9 kHz to 4.5 GHz |
+15 dBm |
| P5021B |
9 kHz to 6.5 GHz |
| P5022B |
9 kHz to 9 GHz |
| P5023B |
9 kHz to 14 GHz |
| P5024B |
9 kHz to 18 GHz |
| P5025B |
4 |
9 kHz to 20 GHz |
| P5026B |
100 kHz to 26.5 GHz |
| P5027B |
100 kHz to 32 GHz |
| P5028B |
100 kHz to 44 GHz |
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