Keysight (Agilent) P5002B Vector Network Analyzer, 9 kHz to 9 GHz

The Keysight P5002B is a 2-port vector network analyzer operating from 9 kHz to 9 GHz, designed for RF and microwave component characterization in compact, portable form. This PC-based instrument connects via Thunderbolt 3 to a host computer, delivering benchtop-class performance in a single-hand-carried package. The P5002B achieves 146 dB dynamic range, 0.0015 dB rms trace noise at 10 kHz IFBW, and 2 ms sweep time for 201-point measurements, making it suitable for field work, lab integration, and space-constrained installations.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 9 GHz
• Ports: 2
• Dynamic Range: 146 dB
• Trace Noise: 0.0015 dB rms (10 kHz IFBW)
• Sweep Time: 2 ms (201-point sweep)
• Output Power: 10 dBm
• System Dynamic Range: 84 dB (9 kHz–100 kHz); 108 dB (100 kHz–10 MHz)
• Input Impedance: 50 Ω
• Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C)
• Operating Temperature Range: −10 °C to 55 °C
• Calibration Reference: 25 °C ± 5 °C (60 minutes warm-up)

– Key Features

• Compact, faceless form factor optimized for field deployment and portable applications
• Low-noise architecture for high-fidelity S-parameter and impedance measurements
• Direct Thunderbolt 3 connectivity eliminates external instrument racks
• Support for Electronic Calibration (ECal) modules
• Cascadable architecture for multiport configurations via additional VNA units
• Identical GUI, SCPI command set, and measurement engine as benchtop Keysight VNAs

– Measurement Capabilities

• S-parameter measurements and time-domain analysis (TDR)
• Impedance and reflection measurements
• Fixture removal, noise figure (vector-corrected), and pulsed-RF characterization
• Gain compression and intermodulation distortion analysis
• Spectrum analysis and embedded LO capabilities
• Vector mixer characterization and source phase control
• Multiple sweep types: linear, logarithmic, segment, CW, power, and DC source

– Compatibility & Integration

Requires a host PC with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. No internal data storage on the VNA unit, supporting use in secure or classified environments where external data handling protocols apply.