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Banded Millimeter Wave Network Analysis

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

Banded Measurement Solutions to 1.5 THz
Keysight offers a variety of banded millimeter-wave solutions that enable Keysight network analyzers to make component measurements up 1.5 THz. These four solutions are easily configurable with frequency extenders from OML Inc and Virginia Diodes Inc. Supported solutions through Keysight may be configured with or without a test set controller, depending on the measurements required and the frequency extenders being used.
High performance solutions with PNAs
1. PNA test set controller configuration:
N522xB/4xB PNA/PNA-X with N5261A/2A/92A test set and N5256/62 frequency extenders
2. PNA direct connect configuration:
N522xB/4xB PNA/PNA-X with N5256/62 frequency extenders
Affordable solutions with Streamline or PXI VNAs
For higher measurement performance, frequency offset or other measurement applications, the PNA/-X based banded configuration is required.
3. USB Streamline or PXI VNA with N5252APXI test set configuration:
P937xA/P50xxA Streamline VNA or M937xA/M980xA PXI-VNA with N5262BW frequency extenders and N5252APXI test set (frequency extender adapter) up to WR 3.4 bands (P937xA or M937xA can be used up to D-band).
4. USB Streamline or PXI VNA direct connect configuration:
P937xA/P50xxA Streamline VNA or M937xA/M980xA PXI-VNA with N5252AW frequency extenders for V, E, W and D bands

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Supported measurement capability
You can make S-parameters, power measurement and sweep 8, and antenna measurements with both test set controller and direct control configurations. This table is a summary of available measurement application software. (S93xxxB/S94xxxB that are not on this list are not supported.)

VNA Frequency extender Supported bands

Application description

Application software product

Automatic fixture removal
Time domain analysis
Basic pulsed-RF measurements
Advanced pulsed-RF measurements
Frequency-offset measurements
Scalar mixer/converter measurements
Vector mixer/converter measurements
Intermodulation Distortion
Spectrum analysis up to 90 GHz
Spectrum analysis up to 125 GHz
Spectrum analysis beyond 125 GHz
Fast CW mode
True mode stimulus
Materials Measurements
DMX limit assistant
Operation with N5252AW /N5262BW frequency extenders

S93007B S93010B S93025B 3
S93026B 3,4
S93080B
S93082B
S93083B
S93087B S930909B
S93093B
S93094B
S93118B S93460B N1500A S94602B N/A

N522xB PNA/N524xB PNA-X

P937xA/P50xxA Streamline VNA

Up to 1.5 THz
PNA Test set controller Configuration
Yes 2 Yes Yes

N5256XXxx, N5262AWxx/BWxx

Up to 1.5 THz

Up to WR3.4 7

PNA Direct connect configuration

Application software product

No

S97007B

Yes

S97010B

Yes

S97025B 3

Streamline or PXI VNA with N5252APXI test set configuration
Yes
Yes
Yes 6

N5252AWxx V,E,W and D bands only Streamline or PXI VNA direct connect configuration
Yes Yes Yes 6

Yes

Yes

N/A

No

No

Yes

No

N/A

No

No

Yes

No

S97082B

No

No

No

No

S97083B

No

No

No 5

No

S97087B

No

No

Yes

No

N/A

No

No

Yes

No

N/A

No

No

Yes

No

N/A

No

No

Yes

No

N/A

No

No

Yes

No

S97460B

No

No

Yes

Yes

N1500A

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

S94602B

Yes

Yes

N/A

N/A

S97560B

Required 9

Required 9

M937xA/M980xA PXI-VNA

N5256XXxx, N5262AWxx/BWxx Up to WR3.4 7

Application software product
S95007B S95010B S95025B 3

Streamline or PXI VNA with N5252APXI test set configuration
Yes
Yes
Yes 6

N5252AWxx V,E,W and D bands only Streamline or PXI VNA direct connect configuration
Yes Yes Yes 6

N/A

No

No

N/A

No

No

S95082B

No

No

S95083B

No

No

S95087B

No

No

N/A

No

No

N/A

No

No

N/A

No

No

N/A S95460B N1500A S94602B S95560B

No No Yes Yes Required 9

No No Yes Yes Required 9

1. S9xxxxBs that are on this list are not supported. 2. Band pass mode only. 3. Pulse requires hardware Options 021 and 022 on the PNA or PNA-X and Option 021 on the Streamline or PXI VNA. 4. S93026B limited to wideband pulse. 5. IMD measurement may be done with S9309xB when using OML IMD module with PNA test set controller configuration. 6. Available only with M980xA or P50xxA. (Not available with M937xA or P937xA). 7. M937xA and P937xA can be used in D-band (WR06) or lower frequency bands only. 8. When PNA-X with a built-in combiner is used, pulse and RF power leveling are available with the rear panel switched outputs; otherwise the front panel
connection is required for pulse and RF power leveling. 9. The software is not required for the use with P937xA or M937xA.

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Measurement performance comparison for WR15 to WR3.4 bands 1
VDI frequency extenders

N522xB PNA / N524xB PNA-X with N5262BWxx

Waveguide band

Frequency coverage Test Port Limit (estimate, Directivity

(GHz)

Power

dBm, damage)

(dB)

Standard Extended 2 (dBm typical) TxRx, TxRef

WR15

50-75

47-77

13

WR15-P

50-75

-

13

WR12

60-90

55-95

18

WR12 SE Option 60-90

55-90

13

WR12-P

60-90

-

13

WR10

75-110 67-115

18

WR10 SE Option 75-110 67-110

-1

WR10-P

75-110

-

13

WR10-P SE Option 75-110

-

-1

WR8.0

90-140

-

16

WR6.5

110-170

-

13

WR6.5-P

110-170

-

13

WR5.1

140-220

-

6

WR4.3

170-260

-

4

WR3.4

220-330

-

1

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

20

30

20

30

20

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

28

30

26

30

Dynamic range (BW = 10 Hz,dB)
Typical Minimum

120

110

-

-

120

110

120

110

-

-

120

110

120

110

-

-

-

-

120

110

120

110

-

-

120

110

115

110

115

105

Stability

Magnitude (� dB) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.15 0.25 0.25 0.3 0.3

Phase (� deg)
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2 4 4 4 6

P50xxA Streamline USB VNA / M980xA PXI VNA with N5252AWxx 1
or N5262BWxx with N5252APXI

Dynamic range (BW = 10 Hz,dB)

Stability

Typical Minimum Magnitude Phase (� dB) (� deg)

110

100

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

110

100

0.15

2

110

100

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

110

100

0.15

2

110

100

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

110

100

0.2

2.5

110

100

0.3

4.5

95

85

0.4

6

110

100

0.3

4.5

110

100

0.35

4.5

110

100

0.35

6.5

P937xA USB VNA / M937xA PXI VNA with N5252AWxx 1
or N5262BWxx with N5252APXI

Dynamic range (BW = 10 Hz,dB)

Stability

Typical Minimum Magnitude Phase (� dB) (� deg)

105

95

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

105

95

0.15

2

95

85

0.4

6

95

85

0.4

6

95

85

0.4

6

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

OML frequency extenders

Waveguide band
WR15 WR12 WR10 WR8.0 WR6.5 WR5.1 WR3.4

Frequency coverage (GHz) Standard 50-75 60-90 75-110 90-140 110-170 140-220 220-325

Test Port Power (dBm typical)
8 5 5 4 -10 -13 -23

Limit (estimate, dBm, Directivity damage) TxRx, TxRef (dB)

20

35

20

35

20

35

20

33

20

30

13

30

13

30

N522xB PNA / N524xB PNA-X with N5256A/BWxx

Dynamic range

Typical

Minimum

105

92

Stability

Magnitude (� dB) Phase (� deg)

0.2

2

105

92

0.2

2

110

95

0.2

2

105

90

0.3

3

95

80

0.4

5

95

80

0.4

6

75

60

0.4

8

1. Please refer to OML and VDI websites for more information and also for the measurement performance in the other bands. OML, Inc. - www.omlinc.com Virginia Diodes, Inc. - www.vadiodes.com
2. N5252AWxx is available for WR15, WR12, WR10, and WR6.5 only. Extended Frequency coverage not specified for this configuration. Standard VDI extension modules (N5262BWxx) can be used with P500xxA/M980xA and P937xA/M937xA with external N5252APXI adapter module.

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PNA Test Set Controller Configuration

Key features
� Uses the N5261/2A and the N5292A test set controller to connect banded waveguide frequency extenders to the PNA/PNA-X.
� The N5261A/62A/92A test set controller enables to configure a 2-port millimeter-wave system with a single source PNA.
� The N5262A/92A test set controller enables to configure a 4-port millimeter-wave system with a dual source PNA.
� The N5261/62A are designed to provide DC supply to the OML frequency extenders. � The built-in millimeter wave dialog allows users to easily switch between different
waveguide band frequency extenders connected to the test set controllers. � Supports the connection of VDI frequency extenders that cover waveguide bands from
26.5 GHz to 1.5 THz. � Supports the connection of OML frequency extenders that cover waveguide bands from
50 GHz to 500 GHz. � The 4-port N5262A and the N5292A Option 400 test controllers support differential and
converter measurements using the VDI and OML frequency converters. � Keysight test set controller with the PNA/PNA-X can be used to calibrate and control the
power at the waveguide.

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Dynamic range, dB

PNA Test Set Controller Configuration
Test set controller based solutions performance
The test set controller based solutions offer not only the highest frequency coverage up to 1.5 THz but have also shown the best dynamic range in the industry. The following is an example of a WR2.2 frequency extender dynamic range using a PNA/PNA-X network analyzer, and a N5262A test set controller with a typical performance of 100 dB in a 10 Hz IFBW.
Dynamic Range of WR2.2 10Hz IF BW, 1001pts, 10 Sweep Avg 150
100
50
0 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500 Frequency, GHz
Figure 1. Dynamic range of a 325 to 500 GHz WR 2.20 VDI frequency extender
Ease-of-use
The banded millimeter-wave system uses built-in firmware, allowing you to leverage the built in software features of the PNA and PNA-X Series network analyzers. Regardless of the frequency range of your measurements, you can manually control the instrument from the front panel or use a mouse to access the simple pull-down menus. In addition, you can utilize Cal Wizard to guide you step-by-step through the most complicated of calibrations.
The banded millimeter-wave system can easily be configured using the dialogue box shown in Figure 2. Multiple system configurations can be added to the list, but only one is active at a time. Creating a banded configuration is easy, simply enter the start and stop frequencies and the multipliers for RF and LO frequency ranges (the values are located on the test head modules). Once a configuration has been added to the list, simply highlight the setup of choice and then click Activate Selected Config to apply.

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PNA Test Set Controller Configuration
A number of different configurations can be setup for different frequency bands. In addition, for the N5261A and N5262A there is the added capability to turn on and off the test set controller ALC for pulse measurements. Also available, is the ability to enable mixer sweep for scalar mixer measurements. This interface allows for ease of switching from one configuration to the next without restarting the PNA/PNA-X or reconfiguration of connections. Detailed configuration information is given at the end of PNA direct connect configuration section.
In addition, an extensive, context-sensitive Help system thoroughly explains all of the PNA and PNA-X features. In any dialog box, simply click Help to see a detailed explanation of the feature you are using. Programming examples in both SCPI and COM are also included.
Test set controller based solution block diagram (N5262A)

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PNA Test Set Controller Configuration
Test set controller based solution block diagram (N5292A)

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PNA Direct Connect Configuration
These solutions do not require a millimeter-wave test set controller as they connect directly to the front panel of a dual source PNA or PNA-X. Both VDI and OML frequency extenders are supported with this configuration. Here is an example of a set of VDI modules that are directly connected to a dual source PNA.

Key features
� This configuration does not require a test set controller. � Requires a dual source PNA/PNA-X network analyzer with configurable test set option. � It takes advantage of the FOM mode S93080B, that allows the dual source to provide
separate RF and LO signals for the extenders. � Supports full 2-Port S-parameter measurements within a waveguide. � The direct connection supports power calibration and power sweep. � Allows for the use of a higher IF frequency for test and reference signals. � Can be driven with either a 26.5, 43.5, 50, or 67 GHz PNA/PNA-X. � A downloadable macro is available from Keysight which simplifies the setup of the frequency
offset mode. � Provides the best dynamic range performance.
The direct connection configuration is currently supported using the frequency offset mode of the PNA/PNA-X and requires at least two sources to be able to do complete 2-port S-parameter measurements. The RF signal for the frequency extenders are supplied via the PNA/PNA-X port 1 and port 2 while the LO is supplied with the second source that drives the PNA/PNA-X ports 3 and 4. With this hardware configuration, the frequency offset mode can be used to set the RF source to sweep the frequency range of the waveguide band while the LO sweeps the mixers in the extenders to produce the IF signals required to make S-parameter measurements.

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PNA Direct Connect Configuration
Key performance
Calibration technology is built into the PNA/PNA-X that enables the most accurate measurements. The following are a few of the performance characteristics of the system. Figure 3 is a demonstration of the achievable stability of this system; it shows the vector magnitude stability of a 500 to 750 GHz solution over a period of 24 hours under typical laboratory conditions of 25 �C.

Figure 3. Typical drift performance of the PNA/PNA-X solution at 500 to 750 GHz with Virginia Diodes frequency extenders
Notice the excellent performance of less than 0.15 dB of both the short terminated ports relative to memory over a period of 24 hours. The key performance characteristic is the excellent dynamic range as illustrated by the 500 to 750 GHz.

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PNA Direct Connect Configuration
Figure 4. WR1.5 Dynamic range measurements VDI frequency extenders with a PNA-X This solution provides unsurpassed dynamic range performance as shown in the Figure 4 plot of a 500 to 750 GHz dynamic range measurement using a direct connection of VDI extenders to a PNA/PNA-X. Note the typical performance is around 100 dB of dynamic range.

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PNA Direct Connect Configuration
Direct connect solution block diagram
This configuration of the PNA/PNA-X with frequency extenders offers the ability to directly connect frequency extenders to a 4-port PNA/PNA-X or a 2-port PNA-X with a second source. This enables vector network analysis measurements up to 1.5 THz.

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PNA Test Set Controller and PNA Direct Connect - Supported Configurations
Configuration of a banded solution is similar to configuration of a single sweep solution using separate components. With the support of several frequency extenders and vector network analyzer options, the banded solutions, offer industry leading flexibility and extensibility for measurements to 1.5 THz.
To configure hardware for a particular solution select the following components: 1. PNA or PNA-X network analyzer configured to support either a test set controller or direct connection of the frequency extenders. 2. 2- or 4-port millimeter test set controller, not required for direct connection. See page 2 for Supported measurement capability. 3. Frequency extenders for the frequency coverage required, see pages 13 to 17 for VDI extenders and pages 18 to 20 for OML extenders (Refer to Configuring a module on page 22). 4. Calibration kit for the frequency coverage required, see pages 17 (VDI Cal kits) and page 20 (OML cal kits).

Supported PNA and PNA-X configurations for banded waveguide

Product model and description
N5222/4/5/7B 2-port PNA Network Analyzer N5222/4/5/7B 4-port PNA Network Analyzer N5242/4/5/7B 2-port PNA-X Network Analyzer N5242/4/5/7B 4-port PNA-X Network Analyzer

Minimum option required for N5292A test set controller connection Options 201 or 21x and 020
Options 401 or 41x and 020
Options 2xx and 020
Options 4xx and 020

Minimum option required for N5261A/2A test set controller connection Options 2xx and 020
Options 4xx and 020
Options 2xx and 020
Options 4xx and 020

Minimum option required for direct connection Unsupported Option 401 or 41x and S93080B Option 22x and S93080B Option 4xx and S93080B

Millimeter-wave test set controllers for banded configuration

N5292A-200 2-Port millimeter-wave test set controller 1

N5292A-222

Interconnect Kit for 2 Port Test Set and 2 Port VNA with 3.5 mm Ports

N5292A-224

Interconnect Kit for 2 Port Test Set and 2 Port VNA with 2.4 mm Ports

N5292A-242

Interconnect Kit for 2 Port Test Set and 4 Port VNA with 3.5 mm Ports

N5292A-244

Interconnect Kit for 2 Port Test Set and 4 Port VNA with 2.4 mm Ports

N5290A304

Cable Adapter for OML/VDI Frequency Extenders

N5292A-400 4-Port millimeter-wave test set controller 1

N5292A-422

Interconnect Kit for 4 Port Test Set and 2 Port VNA with 3.5 mm Ports

N5292A-424

Interconnect Kit for 4 Port Test Set and 2 Port VNA with 2.4 mm Ports

N5292A-442

Interconnect Kit for 4 Port Test Set and 4 Port VNA with 3.5 mm Ports

N5292A-444

Interconnect Kit for 4 Port Test Set and 4 Port VNA with 2.4 mm Ports

N5290A304

Cable Adapter for OML/VDI Frequency Extenders

1. The N5290A304 interface cable is required for each OML/VDI module for both the 2- and 4-port N5292A.

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PNA Test Set Controller and PNA Direct Connect - Supported Configurations

N5261A 2-port millimeter-wave test set controller for PNA/PNA-X based configuration

N5261A-102

A set of cables for 3.5 mm connection to a 2-port N5222B or N5242B

N5261A-104

A set of cables for 3.5 mm connection to a 4-port N5222B or N5242B

N5261A-106

A set of cables for 2.4 mm connection to a 2-port N5224B/N5225B or N5244B/N5245B

N5261A-108

A set of cables for 2.4 mm connection to a 4-port N5224B/N5225B or N5244B/N5245B

N5261A-112

A set of cables for 1.85 mm connection to a 2-port N5227B or N5247B

N5262A 4-port millimeter wave test set controller for PNA/PNA-X based configuration

N5262A-104

A set of cables for 3.5 mm connection to a 4-port N5222B or N5242B

N5262A-108

A set of cables for 2.4 mm connection to a 4-port N5224B/N5225B or N5244B/N5245B

N5262A-114

A set of cables for 1.85 mm connection to a 4-port N5227B or N5247B

� For the N5261A and N5262A, several cable options exist for connecting OML T/R frequency extenders, please refer to the option description section for details on page 19.
� A 2-Port PNA/PNA-X will only support 2-port banded measurements when used with a N5262A 4-port millimeter controller.

Please refer to the "Millimeter Wave Network Analyzer (N5290A/91A) � Configuration Guide", literature number: 5992-2179EN, for more details and required interconnect options to connect the N5292A to the PNA and PNA-X network analyzers.
Module types
� Transmission/reflection modules � TxRx modules (VDI) or Transmission/reflection modules (OML) that have both a receiver and a transmitter and can perform both transmission and reflection measurements.
� Transmitter modules � TxRef modules (VDI) that have a transmitter source and a reference output.
� Receiver-only modules � Rx modules (VDI) or T modules (OML) that only have a receiver, and require a transmission/reflection module or a TxRef module to perform transmission measurements. Rx modules cannot perform reflection measurements.

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Millimeter-wave Modules

VDI modules and accessories
Several modules are available and other special options may be configured on request. Select the appropriate quantity of modules required for the measurement set up. To request a specially configured test module contact your local Keysight sales representative. Cablesets can be purchsed with modules. See cable options section.

Transmission/reflection mini-modules (Virginia Diodes VNAX models)

Waveguide flange
WR28 WR19 WR15 1 WR12 1, 2 WR10 1, 2 WR8.0 WR6.5 WR5.1 WR4.3 WR3.4 WR2.8 WR2.2 WR1.5 WR1.0

Frequency GHz
26.5 to 40 40 to 60 47 to 77 55 to 95 67 to 115 90 to 140 110 to 170 140 to 220 170 to 260 220 to 330 260 to 400 330 to 500 500 to 750 750 to 1100

Standard transmission reflection modules N5262BW28-STD N5262BW19-STD N5262BW15-STD N5262BW12-STD N5262BW10-STD N5262BW08-STD N5262BW06-STD N5262BW05-STD N5262BW04-STD N5262BW03-STD N5262BW2B-STD N5262BW02-STD N5262BW1B-STD N5262BW01-STD

Transmission reflection modules with 0 to 30 dB micrometer driven attenuator N5262BW28-001 N5262BW19-001 N5262BW15-001 N5262BW12-001 N5262BW10-001 N5262BW08-001 N5262BW06-001 N5262BW05-001 N5262BW04-001 N5262BW03-001 N5262BW2B-001 N5262BW02-001 N5262BW1B-001 N/A

� A power supply is included with each module ordered. � All modules are compatible with PNA/PNA-X or test set controller and have cable options for direct connection or test set
connections. � RF/LO input power options
� Option 120: Require +10 dBm at the module input. Recommended for use with the test set and 1.2 m cable set. � Option 500: Require +2 dBm at the module input. Recommended for direct connect with 1.2 m or 5 m cable sets, or the test
set with 5m cable set. The RF and LO test set power level is +10 dBm. If option 500 modules are connected using 1.2 m cables, an 8 to 10 dB attenuator must be placed on each RF and LO cable connected to the modules; otherwise the VNA port power driving the RF and LO must be set to the nominal +2 dBm. � Cable sets options � Cable sets are available for purchase with cable options of the modules. Refer to Section, Configuring a module: Ordering a VDI VNAX mini-module, N526xBxx cable options on page 34.

1. TxRx Mini VNAX modules with extended frequency range.

2. These special options are also available.

N5262BW10-DS0 3

Dual source for IMD, WR10+, 67 to 115 GHz

N5262BW10-DS1 3

Dual source for IMD with 0 to 30 dB attenuator WR10+, 67 to 115 GHz

N5262BW10-SE0

Function-restricted option, TPP< 0 dBm, Maximum Frequency < 110 GHz

N5262BW10-SE1

Function-restricted option, TPP< 0 dBm, Maximum Frequency < 110 GHz with 0 to 30 dB attenuator

N5262BW12-DS0 3

Dual Source module for IMD WR12+ 55 to 95 GHz

N5262BW12-DS1 3

Dual Source for IMD with 0 to 30 dB attenuator WR12+ 55 to 95 GHz

N5262BW12-SE0

Function-restricted option, 60 to 90 GHz < 15 dBm

N5262BW12-SE1

Function-restricted option, 60 to 90 GHz < 15 dBm with 0 to 30 dB attenuator

3. Recommend to use with the S93087A IMD measurement application software for IMD measurements. It requires the use of a N5292A-400 or N5262A

4-port controller.

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Transmission/reflection modules (Virginia Diodes VNAX-LG models)

Waveguide flange
WR1.5 WR1.0 WR0.65

Frequency GHz
500 to 750 750 to 1100 1100 to 1500

Standard transmission/reflection modules
N5256AW01-700 N5262AW01-700 N5262AW065-700

Transmission/reflection modules with 25 dB mechanical attenuator N5256AW01-701 No Attenuator Option No Attenuator Option

� Each product number includes a single frequency extender that supports all PNA/PNA-X and test sets. � A power supply is included with each module ordered. � For full 2-Port S-parameter measurements order quantity 2 of the Tx/Rx modules listed above.

Transmitter and reference receiver modules (Virginia Diodes VNAX models)

Waveguide flange WR15 1 WR12 1 WR10 1 WR8.0 WR6.5 WR5.1 WR4.3 WR3.4 WR2.2 WR1.5 WR1.0

Frequency GHz 47 to 77 55 to 95 67 to 115 90 to 140 110 to 170 140 to 220 170 to 260 220 to 330 330 to 500 500 to 750 750 to 1100

Transmitter module N5262BT15-STD N5262BT12-STD N5262BT10-STD N5262BT08-STD N5262BT06-STD N5262BT05-STD N5262BT04-STD N5262BT03-STD N5262BT02-STD N5262BT1B-STD N5262BT01-STD

Transmitter/reference receiver modules with 0 to 30 dB attenuator N5262BT15-001 N5262BT12-001 N5262BT10-001 N5262BT08-001 N5262BT06-001 N5262BT05-001 N5262BT04-001 N5262BT03-001 N5262BT02-001 N5262BT1B-001 N5262BT01-001

1. We may be able to provide the modules for some other bands. Please check with your Keysight sales representative.

Receiver mini-modules (Virginia Diodes VNAX models)

Waveguide flange Frequency GHz

High sensitivity receive only module with external fixed attenuator

High sensitivity dual receiver for antenna measurements

WR19 WR15 1 WR12 1 WR10 1

40 to 60 47 to 77 55 to 95 67 to 115

Not available N5262BR15-001 N5262BR12-001 N5262BR10-001

N5262DR19-STD N5262DR15-STD N5262DR12-STD N5262DR10-STD

WR8.0

90 to 140

N5262BR08-001

N5262DR08-STD

WR6.5

110 to 170

N5262BR06-001

N5262DR06-STD

WR5.1

140 to 220

N5262BR05-001

N5262DR05-STD

WR4.3

170 to 260

N5262BR04-001

N5262DR04-STD

WR3.4

220 to 330

N5262BR03-001

N5262DR03-STD

WR2.8

260 to 400

N5262BR2B-001

N5262DR2B-STD

WR2.2

330 to 500

N5262BR02-001

N5262DR02-STD

WR1.5

500 to 750

N5262BR1B-001

N5262DR1B-STD

WR1.0

750 to 1100

N5262BR01-001

N5262DR01-STD

� A power supply is included with each module ordered. � All modules are compatible with PNA/PNA-X or test set controller and have cable options for direct connection or test set
connections. � RF/LO input power options
� Option 120: Require +10 dBm at the module input. Recommended for use with the test set and 1.2 m cable set. � Option 500: Require +2 dBm at the module input. Recommended for direct connect with 5 m cable sets, or the test set with
5 m cable set. The RF and LO test set power level is +10 dBm. If option 500 modules are connected using 1.2 m cables, an 8 to 10 dB attenuator must be placed on each RF and LO cable connected to the modules; otherwise the VNA port power driving the RF and LO must be set to the nominal +2 dBm. � Cable sets options � Cable sets are available for purchase with cable options of the modules. Refer to Section, Configuring a module: Ordering a VDI VNAX mini-module, N526xBxx cable options on page 34.

1. TxRx Mini VNAX modules with extended frequency range.

For more information on VDI mini modules, please refer to the product note, "N5262BWxx, N5262BTxx, and N5262BRxx Mini VNA Extension Modules," N5262-90002.

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Receiver modules (Virginia Diodes VNAX-LG models)

Waveguide flange WR1.5 WR1.0 WR0.65

Frequency GHz 500 to 750 750 to 1100 1100 to 1500

Standard receiver only modules N5256AR01-700 N5262AR01-700 N5262AR065-700

High sensitivity receive only module with external fixed attenuator N5256AR01-701 Not available N5262AR065-701

� Each product number includes a single frequency extender that supports all PNA/PNA-X and test sets. � A power supply is included with each module ordered. � The receiver module requires a transmission module.

Dimensions for waveguide transmission/reflection modules (Virginia Diodes Inc.)

Module Standard
Mini-modules

Width 5.0 inches
3.0 inches 3.0 inches

Length 15.275 inches including waveguide, WR1.5 to WR15 10.25 inches including waveguide WR1.0 8.5 inches, N5262BWxx and N5262BTxx 3.75 inches, N5262BRxx

Height 3.5 inches (feet adjust +1.25 inches)
1.5 inches (feet adjust +0.75 inches) 1.5 inches (feet adjust +0.75 inches)

Calibration kits (Virginia Diodes Inc.)

Waveguide flange WR28 WR19 WR15 WR12 WR10 WR8.0 WR6.5 WR5.1 WR4.3 WR3.4 WR2.8 WR2.2 WR1.5 WR1.0 WR0.65

Frequency GHz 26.5 to 40 40 to 60 50 to 75 60 to 90 75 to 110 90 to 140 110 to 170 140 to 220 170 to 260 220 to 325 260 to 400 330 to 500 500 to 750 750 to 1100 1100 to 1500

Calibration kit N5260AC28 N5262AC19 N5262AC15 N5262AC12 N5262AC10 N5262AC08 N5262AC06 N5262AC05 N5262AC04 N5262AC03 N5262AC28 N5262AC02 N5260AC01 N5262AC01 N5262AC065

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Cable Options (Virginia Diodes Inc.)
Cable sets are available for separate purchase as the N5262AKCBL model. These cable sets work for both VNAX and VNAX-LG extenders.

Cable option N5260AWCBL-201 N5260AWCBL-205 N5260AWCBL-401
N5262AWCBL-701
N5260AW-405
N5260AWCBL-501 N5260AWCBL-505 N5260ARCBL-201 N5260ARCBL-205 N5260ARCBL-401 N5260AR-405 N5260ARCBL-501 N5260ARCBL-505

Description 1.2 m cable set for Option 700 or 701 Tx/Rx modules, for direct connects to 26.5 GHz PNA/PNA-X. ((N5262AWCBL-201) 5 m cable set for Option 700 or 701 Tx/Rx modules, for direct connects to 26.5 GHz PNA/PNA-X. (N5262AWCBL-205) 1.2 m cables set for Option 700 or 701 Tx/Rx modules, for direct connect to > 43.5 GHz PNA/PNA-X. Does not include an additional 50 GHz RF cable for high frequency operation of the Tx/Rx modules. (N5262AWCBL-401) 1.2 m cable set for Option 700 or 701 Tx/Rx modules, for direct connect to > 43.5 GHz PNA/PNA-X. Includes an additional 50 GHz RF cable for high frequency operation of the Tx/Rx module. 5 m cables set for Option 700 or 701 Tx/Rx modules, for direct connect to > 43.5 GHz PNA/PNA-X. Does not include an additional 50 GHz RF cable for high frequency operation of the Tx/Rx modules. (N5262AWCBL-405) 1.2 m cable set for Option 700 or 701 Tx /Rx modules, for connecting to N5261/62A test set.(N5262AWCBL-501) 5 m cable set for Option 700 or 701 Tx /Rx modules, for connecting to N5261/62A test set. (N5262AWCBL-505) 1.2 m cable set for Option 700 or 701 Rx only modules, for direct connect to 26.5 GHz PNA/PNA-X. (N5262ARCBL-201) 5 m cable set for Option 700 or 701 Rx only modules, for direct connect to 26.5 GHz PNA/PNA-X. (N5262ARCBL-205) 1.2 m cable set for Option 700 or 701 Rx only modules, for direct connect to > 43.5 GHz PNA/PNA-X. (N5262ARCBL-401) 5 m cable set for Option 700 or 701 Rx only modules, for direct connection to > 43.5 GHz PNA/PNA-X. (N5262ARCBL-405) 1.2 m cable set for Option 700 or 701 Rx modules, for connecting to N5261/62A test set. (N5262ARCBL-501) 5 m cable set for Option 700 or 701 Rx modules, for connecting to N5261/62A test set. (N5262ARCBL-505)

Note: Adapters may be purchased separately to allow for connection to both PNA/PNA-X front panel and N5261A/62A test sets.

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OML modules and accessories
The single and dual channel receiver modules are used for antenna applications or for 1-port single path S-parameter measurements. For more information, please refer to the user's guide, N5256/7/8A/B Millimeter-wave Module, N5256-90001.
Transmission/reflection modules (OML Inc.)

Waveguide flange Frequency GHz

WR15 1 WR12 1 WR10 WR08 WR06 WR05 WR03 WR02.2 Extended WR12 2 Extended WR10

50 to 75 60 to 90 75 to 110 90 to 140 110 to 170 140 to 220 220 to 325 325 to 500 56 to 94 67 to 110

Standard transmission/ reflection modules
N5256BW15-STD 3 N5256BW12-STD 3 N5256AW10-STD 3 N5256AW08-STD N5256AW06-STD N5256AW05-STD N5256AW03-STD N5256AW02-STD N5256BX12-STD N5256AX10-STD

Transmission/reflection modules with 25 dB mechanical attenuator
N5256BW15-001 3 N5256BW12-001 3 N5256AW10-001 3 N5256AW08-001 N5256AW06-001 N5256AW05-001 N5256AW03-001 Not available N5256BX12-001 N5256AX10-001

Transmission/reflection modules with 15 dB LO and RF amplifier 1
N5256BW15-002 3 N5256BW12-002 3 N5256AW10-002 3 N5256AW08-002 N5256AW06-002 N5256AW05-002 N5256AW03-002 N5256AW02-002 Not available Not available

Transmission/reflection modules with adjustable attenuator and 15 dB gain LO and RF amplifier 4 N5256BW15-003 3 N5256BW12-003 3 N5256AW10-003 3 N5256AW08-003 N5256AW06-003 N5256AW05-003 N5256AW03-003 Not available Not available Not available

� A power supply is included with each module ordered. � The modules with the RF/LO amplifiers are for antenna applications that include a cable loss of 15 dBm to the module from the
port of the test set controller being used. Do not connect these directly to the test set controller port with the standard 48 inch cable, usea 15 dB pad if needed.

1. BW15/12 and AW15/12 models cannot be mixed in a system. (BW and AW have different LO multipliers.) 2. BX12 and AX12 model cannot be mixed in a system. (BX and AX have different LO multipliers.) 3. N5256AW12/15 and N5256AX12 are non-RoHS versions. 4. The modules with Option 003 have the +15 dBm RF/LO amplifiers. A 15 dB attenuator must be connected when the modules are connected with 1.2 m
cables.

IMD transmission/reflection modules (OML Inc.)

Waveguide flange WR10

Frequency GHz 75 to 110

IMD module product number N5256AW10-IMD

� Recommend to use with the S93087A IMD measurement application software for IMD measurements with these modules. � The IMD modules require the use of a N5292A-400 or N5262A 4-port controller.

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Single-channel receiver-only modules (OML Inc.)

Waveguide flange
WR15 1 WR12 1 WR10 WR08 WR06 WR05 WR03 WR02.2

Frequency GHz
50 to 75 60 to 90 75 to 110 90 to 140 110 to 170 140 to 220 220 to 325 325 to 500

Standard Single-channel receiver-only modules N5257BR15-STD N5257BR12-STD N5257AR10-STD N5257AR08-STD N5257AR06-STD N5257AR05-STD N5257AR03-STD N5257AR02-STD

Single-channel receiver-only modules with 15 dB LO amplifier Available on request N5257BR12-001 N5257AR10-001 N5257AR08-001 N5257AR06-001 N5257AR05-001 N5257AR03-001 N5257AR02-001

� A power supply is included with each module ordered.

1. For the AR15/12 and AX12 model users. BR15/12 models can't be mixed in a system with AR15/12 models due to different LO multipliers.

Cables for OML Inc. banded millimeter-wave systems with test set controller

N5261A based OML solution

Cable option

Description

N5261A-501

A single set (1-port) of RF, LO, DC and IF cables for connection to a single T/R millimeter module, 48"

N5261A-502

A single set (1-port) of RF, LO, DC and IF cables for connection to a single T/R millimeter module, 2 meters

N5261A-503

A single set (1-port) of RF, LO, DC and IF cables for connection to a single T/R millimeter module, 3 meters

N5261A-505

A single set (1-port) of RF, LO, DC and IF cables for connection to a single T/R millimeter module, 5 meters

N5262A based OML solution

Cable option

Description

N5262A-501

A single set of RF, LO, DC and IF cables for connection to a single T/R millimeter module, 48"

N5262A-502

A single set of RF,LO, DC and IF cables for connection to a single T/R millimeter module, 2 meters

N5262A-503

A single set of RF, LO, DC and IF cables for connection to a single T/R millimeter module, 3 meters

N5262A-505

A single set of RF, LO, DC and IF cables for connection to a single T/R millimeter module, 5 meters

Note: Other special option cables are also available on request.

Cables for OML Inc. banded millimeter-wave modules - direct connect only

Model number N5260AK48 N5260AK50 N5260AK51

Description 4 ft cables (RF, LO, IF, Bias + adapters) for direct connect mm-head TxRx to N5224B, N5225B, N5227B, or N5244B, N5245B, N5247B 4 ft cables (RF, LO, IF, Bias) to direct connect mm-head T/R to N5222B or N5242B 4 ft cables (LO, IF, Bias) to direct connect mm-head Rec. only to N5222B or N5242B

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Dual-channel receiver-only modules (OML Inc.)

Waveguide flange WR10 WR08 WR06 WR05 WR03

Frequency GHz 75 to 110 90 to 140 110 to 170 140 to 220 220 to 325

Standard Dual-channel receiver-only module N5258AD10-STD N5258AD08-STD N5258AD06-STD N5258AD05-STD N5258AD03-STD

Dual-channel receiver-only module with 15 dB LO amplifier N5258AD10-001 N5258AD08-001 N5258AD06-001 N5258AD05-001 N5258AD03-001

Millimeter-wave calibration kits (OML Inc.)

Waveguide flange WR15 WR12 WR10 WR08 WR06 WR05 WR03 WR02.2 Extended WR12

Frequency GHz 50 to 75 60 to 90 75 to 110 90 to 140 110 to 170 140 to 220 220 to 325 325 to 500 56 to 94

Calibration kit V11644A (Keysight) N5260AC12 W11644A (Keysight) N5260AC08 N5260AC06 N5260AC05 N5260AC03 N5260AC02 N5260AC12

Waveguide designation equivalent table (supplemental information)

MIL-DTL-85/3C WR-15 WR-12 WR-10 WR-08 (WR8.0) 1 WR-06 (WR6.5) 1 WR-05 (WR5.1) 1 WR-04 (WR4.3) 1 WR-03 (WR3.4) 1 WR-02 (WR2.8) 1 WR-02 (WR2.2) 1 WR-1.5 WR-1.0 WR-0.65

IEEE Std 1785.1 WM-3759 WM-3099 WM-2540 WM-2032 WM-1651 WM-1295 WM-1092 WM-864 WM-710 WM-570 WM-380 WM-250 WM-164

Frequency range 50 GHz to 75 GHz 60 GHz to 90 GHz 75 GHz to 110 GHz 90 GHz to 140 GHz 110 GHz to 170 GHz 140 GHz to 220 GHz 170 GHz to 260 GHz 220 GHz to 330 GHz 260 GHz to 400 GHz 330 GHz to 500 GHz 500 GHz to 750 GHz 750 GHz to 1.1 THz 1.1 THz to 1.5 THz

Reference: IEEE Standard for Rectangular Metallic Waveguides and Their Interfaces for Frequencies of 110 GHz and Above -- Part 1: Frequency Bands and Waveguide Dimensions.

1. VDI band designation.

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Power Meter
N1913PM5B calorimetric power meter (Virginia Diodes Inc.) 1
The N1913PM5B can be controlled by a PNA/PNA-X or the N5252A for source power calibration within mw-wave frequency ranges. It can be operated manually or with supplied GUI computer software to measure the power of banded VDI or OML mm-wave network analyzer frequency extenders or signal source frequency extension modules E8257DVxx or E8257DSxx with waveguide test ports. Tapers are available for mm-wave frequency bands up to 1.5 THz.

Waveguide flange WR10
Waveguide flange WR8.0 WR6.5 WR5.1 WR4.3 WR3.4 WR2.8 WR2.2 WR1.5 WR1.0 WR0.65

Frequency [GHz] 75 to 110
Frequency [GHz] 90 to 140 110 to 170 140 to 220 170 to 260 220 to 330 260 to 400 325 to 500 500 to 750 750 to 1100 1100 to 1500

Power meter N1913PM5B N1913PM5B-701 (mandatory option) Waveguide taper options N1913PM5B-008 N1913PM5B-006 N1913PM5B-005 N1913PM5B-004 N1913PM5B-003 N1913PM5B-02B N1913PM5B-002 N1913PM5B-01B N1913PM5B-001 N1913PM5B-065

1. It includes a power meter and a power sensor for operation 75 to 110 GHz. (This does not support other Keysight power sensors.), a USB cable for connection to PC or PNA/PNAX, a user's guide from VDI with programming instructions. It comes in a Pelican case with optional tapers in a separate pelican case for safe transportation

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USB Streamline or PXI VNA with N5252APXI Test Set Configuration
N5262BW standard frequency extenders
N5252APXI Test Set (frequency extender adapter)

Streamline USB VNA (or PXI-VNA)

N5262BW Transmission/Reflection mini-modules (Virginia Diodes VNAX models) can be used with PXI-VNAs or Streamline USB VNAs with N5252APXI Test Set (Frequency Extender Adapter) from WR15 to WR3.4 bands.
Key features
� N5262BW frequency extenders can be used with the N5252APXI test set. � More affordable than PNA-based configurations up to WR 3.4 bands � Full 2 or 4-port S-parameter measurements within a waveguide � Configuration flexibility
� Two 2-port VNAs or one 4-port VNA with one test set and a pair of N5262BW frequency extenders for 2-port configuration � Two 4-port USB VNAs or 8-port PXI-VNA configuration with two N5252APXI test sets and four N5262BW frequency extenders
for 4-port configuration � The direct connection supports power calibration and power sweep. � Small footprint

Available frequency extenders

Waveguide flange

Frequency GHz

WR15 1 WR12 1, 2 WR10 1, 2 WR8.0 WR6.5 WR5.1 WR4.3 WR3.4 Module Mini-modules

47 to 77 55 to 95 67 to 115 90 to 140 110 to 170 140 to 220 170 to 260 220 to 330 Width 3.0 inches

Standard transmission reflection modules 7
N5262BW15-STD N5262BW12-STD N5262BW10-STD N5262BW08-STD N5262BW06-STD N5262BW05-STD N5262BW04-STD N5262BW03-STD Length 8.5 inches

Transmission reflection modules with 0 to 30 dB micrometer driven attenuator 7 N5262BW15-001 N5262BW12-001 N5262BW10-001 N5262BW08-001 N5262BW06-001 N5262BW05-001 N5262BW04-001 N5262BW03-001 Height 1.5 inches (feet adjust +0.75 inches)

1. TxRx Mini VNAX modules with extended frequency range. 2. These special options are also available. 3. N5262BW10-SE0 Function-restricted option, TPP< 0 dBm, Maximum Frequency < 110 GHz 4. N5262BW10-SE1 Function-restricted option, TPP< 0 dBm, Maximum Frequency < 110 GHz with 0 to 30 dB attenuator 5. N5262BW12-SE0 Function-restricted option, 60 to 90 GHz < 15 dBm 6. N5262BW12-SE1 Function-restricted option, 60 to 90 GHz < 15 dBm with 0 to 30 dB attenuator 7. Options 120 and 501 are needed for connecting the frequency extenders and the N5252APXI test set with 1.2m cables, and options 500 and 505 are needed
for connecting them with 5m cables. (RF/LO input power options Option 120: Require +10 dBm at the module input. Recommended for use with the test set and 1.2 m cable set. Option 500: Require +2 dBm at the module input. Recommended for use with the test set and 5m cable set. If option 500 modules are connected using 1.2 m cables, an 8 to 10 dB attenuator must be placed on each RF and LO cable connected to the modules; otherwise the VNA port power driving the RF and LO must be set to the nominal +2 dBm.)

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Cables
Options 120 and 501 are required for the N5262BWxx frequency extenders for connecting the N5262BWxx frequency extenders and the N5252APXI test set with 1.2m cables, and options 500 and 505 are required for connecting them with 5m cables. The five cables to connect the N5252APXI test set and the VNA(s) are included in the N5252APXI test set. The test cables for the VNA standalone use need to be purchased additionally. (Refer to the VNA configuration guide.)

N5260AWCBL cable sets are available for the purchase of spare cables for the N5262BW option 501 or 505.

Cable option N5260AWCBL-501 N5260AWCBL-505

Description 1.2m cable set for controller and Tx/Rx opt TST module (N5262AWCBL-501) 5m cable set for controller and Tx/Rx opt TST module (N5262AWCBL-505)

Calibration kits (Virginia Diodes Inc.)

Waveguide flange WR15 WR12 WR10 WR8.0 WR6.5 WR5.1 WR4.3 WR3.4

Frequency GHz 50 to 75 60 to 90 75 to 110 90 to 140 110 to 170 140 to 220 170 to 260 220 to 325

Calibration kit N5262AC15 N5262AC12 N5262AC10 N5262AC08 N5262AC06 N5262AC05 N5262AC04 N5262AC03

N1913PM5B Calorimetric Power Meter 1

The N1913PM5B can be used for source power calibration within mw-wave frequency ranges. It can be operated manually or with supplied GUI computer software to measure the power of banded VDI frequency extenders. Tapers are also available.

Waveguide flange WR10 Waveguide flange WR8.0 WR6.5 WR5.1 WR4.3 WR3.4

Frequency [GHz] 75 to 110 Frequency [GHz] 90 to 140 110 to 170 140 to 220 170 to 260 220 to 330

Power meter N1913PM5B Waveguide taper options N1913PM5B-008 N1913PM5B-006 N1913PM5B-005 N1913PM5B-004 N1913PM5B-003

1. It includes a power meter and a power sensor for operation 75 to 110 GHz. (This does not support other Keysight power sensors.), a USB cable for connection to PC or PNA/PNAX, a user's guide from VDI with programming instructions. It comes in a Pelican case with optional tapers in a separate pelican case for safe transportation.

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M937xA PXI-VNA based configuration
M9005A PXIe chassis with Option 002 M9374A or 75A PXIe VNA (M9373A can also be used for V band) Y1212A PXI slot blockers: qty 5 Y1213A PXI EMC filter panel kit: 5 slots Y1242A multiport cable kit Y1281A accessory and tool kit M9374A-551 N-port calibrated measurement N5262BWXX VDI VNAX frequency extenders N5252APXI test set N5262ACXX calibration kit or x11644A 2 waveguide calibration kit for V or W band Desktop computer

2-port Quantity
1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1

4-port Quantity
1 4 1 1 3 1 1 4 2 1 1

P937xA Streamline USB VNA based configuration
P9374A or 75A USB-VNA (P9373A can also be used for V band) Y1701A with Option 001 and 101 multiple USB instruments configuration kit Y1281A accessory and tool kit S97551B multiple modules measurements N5262BWXX VDI VNAX frequency extenders N5252APXI test set N5262ACXX calibration kit or x11644A 2 waveguide calibration kit for V or W band Laptop PC

2-port Quantity
2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1

M980xA PXI-VNA based configuration
M9010A 10-slot chassis IO card for desktop pc Y1212A PXI slot blockers: qty 2 Y1213A PXI EMC filter panel kit: 5 slots x 2ea M9804A with Option 400 or 600 (M9803A can also be used for V band) 1 M9804A or higher frequency model with option 200 (M9803A can also be used for V band) 1 Y1730A-001 3 Y1730A-002 3 S95551B multiple instruments measurements S95560B PXI-VNA mmWave operation with VDI frequency extenders N5262BWXX VDI VNAX frequency extenders N5252APXI test set N5262ACXX calibration kit or x11644A 2 waveguide calibration kit for V or W band Desktop computer

2-port (configured with one 4 or 6-port PXI VNA)
Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 2

2-port (configured with two 2-port PXI VNAs)
Quantity 1 1 1 1 N/A 2

4-port
Quantity 1 1 1 1
Depending on the VNA cards

0

1

Depending on

0

0

the VNA cards

0

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

4

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1. Choose either of the VNA choices (of option 400/600 or option 200). For 4-port configuration with Streamilne USB VNAs, you can't connect more than two VNAs, so if one of the two VNAs is with option 600, the other one can be one 2-port VNA otherwise, both VNAs should be P502xA.
2. x: V or W 3. -001 when M980xA option 400 is selected, -002 when M980xAs option 200 are selected.

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P50xxA Streamline USB VNA based configuration 6
P5024A or higher frequency model with Option 400 or P5024A with Option 600 (P5023A can also be used for V band) 3 P5004A or higher frequency model with Option 200 (P5003A can also be used for V band) 3 11904C 2.4mm (m) to 2.92mm (f) adapters 2
Y1701A-002 or 003 multiple USB instruments configuration kit 5 Y1701A-101 latch kit for connecting two 1-slot USB instruments Y1701A-202 (or -102) Latch kit for connecting 2-slot (or 1-slot) and 2-slot USB instruments 4 S97551B multiple instruments measurements S97560B Streamline USB VNA mmWave operation with VDI frequency extenders N5262BWXX VDI VNAX frequency extenders N5252APXI test set N5262ACXX calibration kit or x11644A 1 waveguide calibration kit for V or W band Laptop PC

2-port (configured with one 4 or 6-port Streamline USB VNA)
Quantity 1

2-port (configured with two 2-port Streamline
USB VNAs) Quantity
N/A

4-port
Quantity 2 (or 1)

0

2

0 (or 1)

0 or 4
0 0 0

total number of 2.4 or 1.85 mm test ports on VNAs (0, 2 or 4)
1 1 0

total number of 2.4 or 1.85 mm test ports on VNAs (0, 2, 4 or 8)
1 0 1

0

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

4

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1. x: V or W 2. Not needed for P50x5A or lower frequency models. 3. Choose either of the VNA choices of option 400/600 or option 200. For 4-port configuration with Streamilne USB VNAs, you can't connect more than two VNAs, so if
one of the two VNAs is with option 600, the other one can be one 2-port VNA; otherwise both VNAs should be P502xA. 4. Y1701A-102 is needed only when P500xA with option 200 and P502xA with option 400 or 600 are connected. 5. This is not needed only when one Streamline USB VNA is used. Y1701A-002 is needed for two P50x4As or lower frequency models. Y1701A-003 for two P50x5As or
higher frequency models. 6. P/N M9485-23001 (Socket, 5/16 inch) is recommended as a tool kit for P50xxA USB VNAs

For more information about the N5252APXI test set, refer to the product note, N5252-90004

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USB Streamline or PXI VNA Direct Connect Configuration
Key features
� Most affordable configurations with N5252AW Frequency Extenders for V, E, W and D bands.
� Full 2 or 4-port S-parameter measurements � Configuration flexibility
� Two 2-port VNAs or one 4-port VNA with a pair of N5252AW frequency extenders for 2-port configuration
� 8-port VNAs with two Streamline USB VNAs or multiple PXI-VNAs and two pairs of N5252AW frequency extenders for 4-port configuration
� The direct connection supports power calibration and power sweep. � Small footprint
N5252AW Frequency Extenders for PXI-VNAs and Streamline USB VNAs
N5252AW VDI VNAX mini millimeter-wave frequency extenders for V, E, W and D bands allow you to configure your own 2 or 4-port millimeter-wave VNA system with PXI-VNAs or 2-port millimeter-wave VNA system with Streamline USB VNAs with individual purchase. Also there is an N5252A, affordable E-band VNA system, which consists M9374A PXI-VNAs and N5252AW12 E-band frequency extenders, available for purchase. Refer to the table on page 2 for measurements supported with the N5252AW frequency extenders. See N5252-90003 Quick Start Guide for more information.
N5252A 2/4-Port E-Band network analyzer test system
The N5252A is an affordable E-band VNA system that consists of PXI-VNAs and E-band VDI frequency extenders.

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N5252A E-Band (60 GHz to 90 GHz) network analyzer system
Key features
� 2 or 4-port S-parameter measurements � Power calibration at test ports with an external waveguide sensor (not included) � More affordable than PNA-based E-band VNA � Dedicated modules for the use only with Keysight PXI VNAs � Includes PCI card and cable for customers desktop computer � Includes waveguide calibration kit
Key measurement performance
� Frequency range: 60 GHz to 90 GHz � Dynamic range (BW=10 Hz): 100 dB minimum/110 dB typical � Test Port Power: +13 dBm typical � Test Port Interface: WR-12 IEEE 1785-2a compatible with UG-387/UM
Configuration information
N5252A-200 E-band (60 GHz to 90 GHz) 2-Port system with cal kit � M9005A PXIe Chassis with two M9374A PXIe network analyzer cards installed. One of the two cards includes option 551. � M9005A-002 PCIe desktop adapter and cable � Two VDI VNAX mini WR12 (60 GHz to 90 GHz) millimeter-wave modules � Two 1.2 m cable sets � One N5262AC12, WR12 E-Band calibration kit from VDI
N5252A-400 E-band (60 GHz to 90 GHz) 4-Port system with cal kit � M9005A PXIe Chassis with four M9374A PXIe network analyzer cards installed � M9005A-002 PCIe desktop adapter and cable � Four VDI VNAX mini WR12 (60 GHz to 90 GHz) millimeter-wave modules � Four 1.2 m cable sets � One N5262AC12 WR12 E-Band calibration kit from VDI

Optional items

Either of these two power sensors/meter combinations is required for power calibration.

Items

Description

A U8489A and an E281CS

120 GHz USB power sensor and 1.0 mm coax (f) to WR-12 waveguide adapter

An E8486A and a power meter

E-band waveguide power sensors and a power meter with USB, LAN or GPIB

Optional software application M9374AU-010 M9374AU-007

Description Time Domain Automatic Fixture Removal

System level calbration is not available. M9374A PXI-VNA calibration options A6J/1A7 are not available in this bundle.

A desktop computer, monitor and keyboard required for this system are not supplied. Desktop computer requirement � Operating systems: Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit � Processor speed: 2.4 GHz recommended, (1.5 GHz dual core x64 minimum) � Available memory: 8 GB recommended; 1 GB minimum � Available disk space: 1.5 GB available hard disk space minimum � Instrument driver: Keysight IO libraries Ver. 18.1.23218.2 � One open PCIe slot

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N5253E1/E2/E3 E-Band (60 GHz to 90 GHz) Network Analyzer Solution Bundles Using Streamline USB VNAs

N5253E1

N5253E2

N5253E3

Key features
Affordable 2-port measurements in E-band than PNA-based E-band VNA Standalone Streamline USB allows you to make
� 4-port measurements up to 20 GHz (N5253E1) � 4-port measurements up to 20 GHz and 2-port measurements up to 53 GHz (N5253E2) � 4-port measurements up to 53 GHz (N5253E3)
Calibration with a furnished waveguide calibration kit Power calibration at test ports with an optional waveguide power sensor
Key measurement performance
� Frequency range: 60 GHz to 90 GHz � Dynamic range (BW=10 Hz): 100 dB minimum/110 dB typical � Test Port Power: +13 dBm typical � Test Port Interface: WR-12 IEEE 1785-2a compatible with UG-387/UM
Configuration information
� P5024A 20 GHz 4-Port Streamline USB VNA (N5253E1) � P5004A 20 GHz 2-Port Streamline USB VNA and P5008A 53 GHz 2-Port Streamline USB VNA (N5253E2) � P5028A 53 GHz 4-Port Streamline USB VNA (N5253E3) � S97560B millimeter-wave operation with Streamline USB VNA � S97551B multiple instrument measurements (N5253E2 only) � Two VDI N5252AW12 VNAX mini WR12 (60 GHz to 90 GHz) millimeter-wave modules � Two 1.2 m cable sets � One N5262AC12, WR12 E-Band calibration kit

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Optional items

Either of these two power sensors/meter combinations is required for power calibration.

Items

Description

A U8489A and an E281CS An E8486A and a power meter

120 GHz USB power sensor and 1.0 mm coax (f) to WR-12 waveguide adapter E-band waveguide power sensors and a power meter with USB, LAN or GPIB

Optional software application 1 S97007B S97010B S97025B

Description Automatic Fixture Removal Time Domain Basic pulsed-RF measurements

System level calibration is not available. P50xxA Streamline VNA calibration options A6J/1A7 are available in these bundles.

1. A laptop pc is required. For E-band operation. See the configuration guide for more available applications for the standalone use.

N5252AW frequency extenders for PXI-VNAs and Streamline USB VNAs for individual purchase
� N5252AW15 (50 GHz to 75 GHz) 1 � N5252AW12 (60 GHz to 90 GHz) � N5252AW10 (75 GHz to 110 GHz) � N5252AW10-SE2 (75 GHz to 110 GHz, function-restricted option, <0 dBm) � N5252AW06 (110 GHz to 170 GHz)
N5252AWxx-201 provides a pair of frequency extenders, two sets of 1.2 meter cable sets, two power supplies, and two USB memory drives in a Pelican case. Refer to the Quick Startup Guide, N5252-90003 for more information.

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N5252AWxx-201 contents list

Part number N5252-80002 1
N5252-80003 1
N5252-80004 1
N5252-80006 1
N5252-90002 N5252-90003 9320-6695 9320-6797

Description Pair of N5252AW12 TxRx VNAX Modules, with 1.2 m cable sets (2 sets of 3), power supplies (2), and USB drives (2), in a Pelican case. 60 to 90 GHz. Pair of N5252AW10 TxRx VNAX modules, with 1.2 m cable sets (2 sets of 3), power supplies (2), and USB drives (2), in a Pelican case. 75 to 110 GHz. Pair of N5252AW15 TxRx VNAX modules, with 1.2 m cable sets (2 sets of 3), power supplies (2), and USB drives (2), in a Pelican case. 50 to 75 GHz. Pair of N5252AW06 TxRx VNAX modules, with 1.2 m cable sets (2 sets of 3), power supplies (2), and USB drives (2), in a Pelican case. 110 to 170 GHz. N5252A User's Guide Product Note - VNAX mm-Wave Extenders for PXI Network Analyzers China RoHS Addendum for Test Accessories-RF and Microwave Keysight Safety Leaflet

1. The item corresponding to the band selection is included.

Figure 5. P9375A Streamline USB VNA based E-band VNA setup

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Configurations with Individual purchase
M937xA PXI-VNA based configuration
M9005A PXIe chassis with Option 002 M9374A or 75A PXIe VNA (M9373A can also be used for V band) Y1212A PXI slot blockers: qty 5 Y1213A PXI EMC filter panel kit: 5 slots Y1242A multiport cable kit Y1281A accessory and tool kit M9374A-551 N-port calibrated measurement N5252AWXX-201 1 a pair of VDI VNAX frequency extenders N5262ACXX 1 calibration kit or x11644A 2 waveguide calibration kit for V or W band Desktop computer

2-port Quantity
1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

4-port Quantity
1 4 1 1 3 1 1 2 1 1

P937xA Streamline USB VNA based configuration
P9374A or 75A USB-VNA (P9373A can also be used for V band) Y1701A with Options 001 and 101 multiple USB instruments configuration kit Y1281A accessory and tool kit S97551B multiple modules measurements N5252AWXX-201 1 a pair of VDI VNAX frequency extenders N5262ACXX 1 calibration kit or x11644A 2 waveguide calibration kit for V or W band Laptop PC

2-port Quantity
2 1 1 1 1 1 1

M980xA PXI-VNA based configuration
M9010A 10-slot chassis IO card for desktop pc? Y1212A PXI slot blockers: qty 2 Y1213A PXI EMC filter panel kit: 5 slots x 2ea M9804A with Option 400 or 600 (M9803A can also be used for V band) 4 M9804A or higher frequency model with option 200 (M9803A can also be used for V band) 4 Y1730A-001 3 Y1730A-002 3 S95551B multiple instruments measurements S95560B PXI-VNA mmWave operation with VDI frequency extenders 5 N5252AWXX-201 1 a pair of VDI VNAX frequency extenders N5262ACXX 1 calibration kit or x11644A 2 waveguide calibration kit for V or W band Desktop computer

2-port (configured with one 4 or 6-port PXI VNA)
Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 2
0 0 0 1 1 1 1

2-port (configured with two 2-port PXI VNAs)
Quantity 1 1 1 1 N/A 2
1 0 1 1 1 1 1

4-port
Quantity 1 1 1 1
Depending on the VNA cards
Depending on the VNA cards
1 1 2 1 1

1. XX: 15, 12, 10 or 06 2. x: V or W 3. -001 when M980xA option 400 is selected, -002 when M980xAs option 200 are selected. 4. Choose either of the VNA choices (of option 400/600 or option 200). 5. A discount on the S95560B is available. (N5252AWBDL) Ask your Keysight sales representative.

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P50xxA Streamline USB VNA based configuration 6
P5024A or higher frequency model with option 400 or P5024A with Option 600 (P5023A can also be used for V band) 3 P5004A or higher frequency model with Option 200 (P5003A can also be used for V band) 3 11904C 2.4mm (m) to 2.92mm (f) adapters 2
Y1701A-002 or 003 Multiple USB instruments configuration kit 5 Y1701A-101 Latch kit for connecting two 1-slot USB instruments Y1701A-202 (or -102) Latch kit for connecting 2-slot (or 1-slot) and 2-slot USB instruments 4 S97551B Multiple instruments measurements S97560B Streamline USB VNA mmWave operation with VDI frequency extenders
8
N5252AWXX-201 1 A pair of VDI VNAX frequency extenders N5262ACXX 1 Calibration kit or x11644A 7 Waveguide calibration kit for V or W band Laptop PC

2-port (configured with one 4 or 6-port Streamline USB VNA)
Quantity 1
0
0 or 4
0 0 0
0 1
1 1 1

2-port (configured with two 2-port
Streamline USB VNAs) Quantity N/A

4-port
Quantity 2 (or 1)

2

0 (or 1)

total number of 2.4 or 1.85 mm test ports on VNAs (0, 2 or 4)
1 1 0

total number of 2.4 or 1.85 mm test ports on VNAs (0, 2, 4 or 8)
1 0 1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1. XX: 15, 12, 10 or 06 2. Not needed for P50x5A or lower frequency models. 3. Choose either of the VNA choices (of Option 400/600 or Option 200). For 4-port configuration with Streamilne USB VNAs, you can't connect more than two VNAs, so
if one of the two VNAs is with Option 600, the other one can be one 2-port VNA otherwise, both VNAs should be P502xA. 4. Y1701A-102 is needed only when P500xA with option 200 and P502xA with Option 400 or 600 are connected. 5. This is not needed only when one Streamline USB VNA is used. Y1701A-002 is needed for two P50x4As or lower frequency models. Y1701A-003 for two P50x5As or
higher frequency models. 6. P/N M9485-23001 (Socket, 5/16 inch) is recommended as a tool kit for P50xxA USB VNAs 7. x: V or W 8. A discount on S97560B is available. (N5252AWBDL) Ask your Keysight sales representative.

PC requirements for P50xxA/P937xA

Either of these two power sensors/meter combinations is required for power calibration.

Operating systems

Windows 7 1 (Windows 7 SP1 1 for PXI) or Windows 10 (64-bit)

Processor speed

Intel i5 6th generation or newer/Intel Xeon E3 v3 or newer

Available memory

4 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended

Available disk space

2 GB available disk space minimum

Display resolution

1024 X 768 minimum

USB

USB 3.0 port directly connected to Intel chipset

1. For Windows 7 OS, SHA-2 code signing support must be installed.

PC requirements for M937xA/M980xA PXIe VNA control

Either of these two power sensors/meter combinations is required for power calibration.

Operating systems

Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit

Processor speed

2.4 GHz recommended, (1.5 GHz dual core x64 minimum)

Available memory

8 GB recommended; 1 GB minimum

Available disk space

1.5 GB available hard disk space minimum

Instrument driver

Keysight IO libraries Ver. 18.1.23218.2

One open PCIe slot

For Windows 7 OS, SHA-2 code signing support must be installed

For more ordering information about the PXI-VNAs and Streamline USB VNAs, refer to the configuration guides 5991-4885EN, 5992-3597EN and 5992-2823EN.
For more information about the N5252AW frequency extenders, refer to the N5252A and N5253E user's guide, N5252A-90002. and Quick Start Guide, N5252-90003

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Configuring a Module

Ordering a VDI VNAX-LG module, N5256AW01 and N526xAxx
1. Select model for the frequency range of the module. 2. Select option 700 or Option 701 for module with adjustable attenuator. 3. Select the cable option. The cable option selected will set power input requirement.
� Option 201/401/501/701/N01 for use with 1.2 m cables, RF/LO power input requirement is 10 dBm at module input. Recommend for use with test set.
� Option 205/405/505/N05 for use with 5 m cables, RF/LO power input requirement is 2 dBm at module input. Recommended for direct connect. Option N05 can also work with 1.2 m cable, which can be ordered separately as the N5262AKCBL for a Wxx or Rxx module. See options -201, -401 or -501.
4. Select the calibration kit and the N1913PM5B calorimetric power meter with Option 701 and a taper option for the frequency range of the module. For more information about VDI VNAX-LG modules, see the product note, N5256-90002.

Ordering a VDI VNAX mini-module, N526xBxxx
1. Select model for the frequency range of the module. 2. Select Option STD or Option 001 for module with adjustable attenuator. See other options available in table. 3. Select the input power Option 120 or 500. The option selected will set the RF/LO input power requirement.
� Option 120 +10 dBm required at the module input. Recommend for use with the test set with 1.2 m cable set. � Option 500 +2 dBm required at the module input. Recommended for direct connect with 5 m cable set or the test set with 5 m
cable set. The RF and LO test set power level is +10 dBm. If option 500 modules are connected using 1.2m cables, an 8 to 10 dB attenuator (0955-0319 or 0955-0317) must be placed on each RF and LO cable connected to the modules; otherwise the VNA port power driving the RF and LO must be set to the nominal +2 dBm. 4. Select the cable set option. � Option 201 Include 1.2 m cables for direct connect to 26.5 GHz PNA/PNA-X � Option 205 Include 5 m cables for direct connect to 26.5 GHz PNA/PNA-X � Option 401 Include 1.2 m cables for direct connect to 43.5/50/67 GHz PNA/PNA-X � Option 405 Include 5 m cables for direct connect to 43.5/50/67 GHz PNA/PNA-X � Option 501 Include 1.2 m cables for connect to controller � Option 505 Include 5 m cables for connect to controller � Option NOC No cables 5. Select the calibration kit and the N1913PM5B calorimetric power meter with Option 701 and a taper option for the frequency range of the module. For more information about VDI VNAX mini-modules, see the product note, N5262-90002.
Note: � WR10 and WR12 modules have function-restricted options SE0 and SE1 for some export restricted countries. � A and B models can be used together. Larger VNAX-LG modules will need to be placed with feet up to match the height of the VNAX mini module.

Ordering a OML VxxVNA2 module, N525xAxxx/Bxxx
1. Select model for the frequency range of the module. 2. Select Option STD or Option 001 for module with adjustable attenuator. See other options available in table. 3. OML modules require RF and LO input power 10 dBm, but options that add internal amplifiers are available. 4. Select the calibration kit and the N1913PM5B calorimetric power meter with Option 701 and a taper option for the frequency range
of the module. For more information about OML VxxVNAx modules, see the product note, N5256-90001.
Note: WR12 and WR15 "A" models and "B" models are not compatible. "A" models have LO input multiplier = 5 and "B" models =6. WR10 and WR12 modules have an function-restricted option HLP (low power) for export restricted countries.

Ordering VDI N5252AW VNAX-P modules only for use with Streamline or PXI-VNAs,
1. Select model for the frequency range of the module. 2. Select Option 201. A pair of frequency extenders, power supplies, 1.2 m cable sets are included.
For more information about N5252A VNAX-P modules, see the product note, N5252-90002, and the quick start guide, N5252-90003.

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Measurement Accessories

The following table lists other accessories that may be used with Keysights millimeter wave network analyzer solutions.

Accessory type Calibration kit Verification kit Power sensors 5 Test port cables
Waveguide adapters
1.0 mm coaxial adapters 1.85 mm coaxial adapters 2.4 mm coaxial adapters Package launch

Model number 85059B 85059V U8489A V8486A E8486A W8486A 11500JK10 2 11500JK13 2 11500I 11500J 11500K 11500L 11500JK07 V281C V281CS V281D V281DS E281CS E281DS W281C W281CS W281D W281DS Y1910A Y1910B Y1910C 11921E 11921F 11921G 11921H 11922A 11922B 11922C 11922D 11923A

Description DC to 120 GHz 1.0 mm calibration kit 1.0 mm verification kit DC to 120 GHz 1.0 mm USB power sensor 1 50 to 75 GHz waveguide power sensor 60 to 90 GHz waveguide power sensor 75 to 110 GHz waveguide power sensor 110 GHz, 1.0 mm (m-f) test port cable (10 cm) 3 110 GHz, 1.0 mm (m-f) test port cable (13 cm) 3 110 GHz, 1.0 mm (f-f) test port cable (8.8 cm) 110 GHz, 1.0 mm (m-f) test port cable (16 cm) 110 GHz, 1.0 mm (m-f) test port cable (20 cm) 110 GHz, 1.0 mm (m-f) test port cable (24 cm) 110 GHz, 1.0 mm (m-m) test port cable (30.0 cm) 1.0 mm (f) to V-band waveguide adapter 1.0 mm (f) to V-band waveguide adapter, In-line 4 1.0 mm (m) to V-band waveguide adapter 1.0 mm (m) to V-band waveguide adapter, In-line 4 1.0 mm (f) to E-band waveguide adapter, In-line 4 1.0 mm (m) to E-band waveguide adapter, In-line 4 1.0 mm (f) to W-band waveguide adapter 1.0 mm (f) to W-band waveguide adapter, In-line 4 1.0 mm (m) to W-band waveguide adapter 1.0 mm (m) to W-band waveguide adapter, In-line 4 120 GHz, 1.0 mm (m) to 1.0 mm (m) standard adapter 120 GHz, 1.0 mm (f) to 1.0 mm (f) standard adapter 120 GHz , 1.0 mm (m) to 1.0 mm (f) standard adapter 1.0 mm (m) to 1.85 mm (m) adapter 1.0 mm (f) to 1.85 mm (f) adapter 1.0 mm (m) to 1.85 mm (f) adapter 1.0 mm (f) to 1.85 mm (m) adapter 1.0 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (m) adapter 1.0 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f) adapter 1.0 mm (m) to 2.4 mm (f) adapter 1.0 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (m) adapter 1.0 mm (f) microcircuit connector launch assembly

1. Recommended for use with N5290/91A millimeter wave network analyzer solution. 2. The 11500JKxx cable is recommended for use with the probe positioners on FormFactor's probe station. 3. These cables will operate to 120 GHz mode free even though they are specified to work to 110 GHz. 4. Supplied by Eravant. 5. See page 21 for N1913PM5B for higher frequency bands.

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Key Web Resources
For information about the frequency extender modules, get on the VDI or OML websites.
Virginia Diodes, Inc.
www.vadiodes.com
OML, Inc.
www.omlinc.com

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This information is subject to change without notice. � Keysight Technologies, 2017 - 2021, Published in USA , October 12, 2021, 5992-2177EN

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