Agilent / Keysight U3042AM12 26.5 GHz, 12-Port Mechanical Test Set

The Keysight U3042AM12 is a 12-port mechanical test set that extends 4-port network analyzers into full 16-port crossbar measurement systems. Operating from 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz, this unit enables complex multiport device characterization across RF and microwave frequencies. When paired with PNA, PNA-L, or PNA-X series analyzers configured with Option 551, the U3042AM12 delivers complete N-port calibration and measurement functionality for advanced engineering applications requiring multiport stimulus-response analysis.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 300 kHz – 26.5 GHz
• Port Count: 12 physical ports
• System Configuration: 4-port analyzer + 12-port test set = 16-port full crossbar capability
• Weight: 25 lbs

– Key Features

• Mechanical switching architecture for deterministic port routing
• Full crossbar measurement matrix supporting all port-to-port combinations
• Operates across 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz for broadband device testing
• Compatible with Keysight PNA series network analyzers
• Supports N-port calibration when Option 551 is installed on host analyzer

– Operating Environment

• Relative Humidity: 80% at 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C
• Altitude Rating: Up to 2,000 m

– Compatibility & Integration

The U3042AM12 integrates with Keysight PNA, PNA-L, and PNA-X series 4-port network analyzers. Option 551 on the host analyzer is required to enable N-port calibration and measurement functionality. This configuration transforms a single 4-port instrument into a 16-port measurement platform capable of characterizing complex devices including arrays, manifolds, and integrated multiport components.