Agilent / Keysight U3024AH10 40 GHz, 10-Port Mechanical Switch Test Set

The Keysight U3024AH10 is a 10-port mechanical switch test set that extends the measurement capability of compatible network analyzers across the 10 MHz to 40 GHz frequency range. This test set adds ten ports to 2-port or 4-port configurations of the N5244A or N5245A, creating 12-port or 14-port solutions. It can also be stacked with a 4-port PNA-X network analyzer to achieve a 24-port configuration. The unit is optimized for high power measurements, leveraging mechanical switching technology that delivers low insertion loss and superior dynamic range. Mechanical switches operate at slower speeds and have limited operational life compared to solid-state alternatives, but excel in power handling applications requiring minimal signal loss.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 40 GHz
• Number of Ports: 10
• Switch Type: Mechanical
• Insertion Loss: Low
• Configuration: Extends compatible network analyzers for multi-port testing

– Key Features

• Low insertion loss provides superior dynamic range performance for precision measurements
• Mechanical switch architecture optimized for high power applications
• Flexible port expansion: creates 12-port or 14-port test sets with N5244A/N5245A analyzers
• Stackable configuration supports 24-port solutions with 4-port PNA-X analyzers
• Direct control via host network analyzer Test Set I/O interface—external PC control not required

– Typical Applications

• Multi-port device characterization and validation
• Automated testing of complex RF and microwave systems
• High power measurement scenarios requiring low insertion loss
• Expanded-port testing configurations for semiconductor and component evaluation

– Compatibility & Integration

The U3024AH10 operates exclusively with Keysight network analyzers equipped with a Test Set I/O interface: the N5244A, N5245A, and 4-port PNA-X. Control and measurement management are handled entirely through the host analyzer’s interface. PNA-X systems with Option 551 enable N-port calibration and full cross-bar measurement capability.