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New
N5264A
PNA-X Measurement Receiver
Jim Puri
Applications Specialist
March 2009
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Rev. Jan. 2009
N5264A Measurement Receiver
No connectors on front panel
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Rev. Jan. 2009
N5264A PNA-X Measurement Receiver
LO out (Opt. 108)
USB 2.0
10/100 Mbps
Five IF inputs (7.605634 MHz)
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Rev. Jan. 2009
N5264A Description:
 Measurement Receiver for antenna and system level applications.
 Five IF inputs are in the rear.
 Two hardware configurations:
 Receiver only (8530 equivalent)
 Receiver with LO source
Two Software option:
 Fast-CW (Circular buffer, FIFO) mode
 Time domain (Opt. 010)
Key Aspects:
 Five IF inputs available (thereby eliminating the PNA-X test set, which
is not required for antenna systems)
 FIFO (enabling infinite measurement durations).
 Point mode (enabling point averaging).
 8530A Drop-in replacement (for equivalent functionality).
 Hard-drive removal *** for secure environments ***
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Key Specifications:
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Data acquisition time (speed) = 400,000 / Sec (Opt. 118 Fast-CW mode)
Input compression point (.1dB)= -10.00 dBm
Sensitivity (noise floor)
= -145 dBm (worst case @10Hz IFBW, 0 average)
Dynamic Range
= 135 dB (worst case @10Hz IFBW, 0 averages)
 Measurement Receiver
 Data Buffer
= 5 with 5 inputs (data taking simultaneously)
= 500,000,000 points
Target Customers:
 All 8530A antenna end-users
 All antenna system integrators
Key Applications:
 Antenna test (A/D and Commercial)
 Radome tests
 System Integrator (ATE)
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N5264A Model Number Structure
N5264A
PNA-X Measurement
Receiver
This is the same LO output on
the rear of the PNA-X (typical
output +10dBm)
Opt. 108
Add LO Source .01 - 26.5 GHz
Opt. 118
Add Fast-CW (FIFO) mode
Opt. 010 Time Domain
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N5264A Block diagram
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8530A vs New PNA-X Measurement
Receiver Performance Summary
Measurement Receiver Only
Description
N5264A
8530A
Data Acquisition Time
(Fast-CW mode)
400,000 pts/Sec
5,000 pts/Sec
Noise Floor @ 10KHz
-115.0 dBm
-103.0 dBm
Noise Floor @ 10 Hz
-145.0 dBm
n/a
Buffer size (FIFO)
500,000,000 points
100,000 points
Compression point
-10.0dBm
-14.0 dBm
5
4
Receiver inputs
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8530A (85301B) Far-Field Configuration
End of Support Life April 1st, 2009.
Positioner controller
Source antenna
Meas Ant.
85320A
Ref antenna
GPIB
8360 series
Microwave
Source
Software
HP 9000 workstation
GPIB Extender
85320B
8530A
Positioner
85309A
Test
Ref.
GPIB
8360 series
Microwave source
GPIB Extenders
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8530A (85301B) Far-Field Configuration
8530A replaced by the New Antenna Receiver
Positioner controller
Source antenna
Meas Ant.
85320A
Ref antenna
GPIB
8360 series
Microwave
Source
Software
End of Support Life
August 1st, 2009.
HP 9000 workstation
GPIB Extender
85320B
New
GPIB
Positioner
85309A
Test
Ref.
8360 series
Microwave source
GPIB Extenders
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8530A (85301B) Far-Field Configuration
8530A replaced by the New Antenna Receiver & 8360 source with MXG for faster measurement speed
Source antenna
Optional
amplifier
85320A
Test mixer
PSG or MXG
AUT
85320B
Referenc
e mixer
PSG Synthesized source
LO in
Measurement
automation
software
LO out
(Opt. 108)
7.606 MHz
Trigger in
Trigger
out
LAN
Positioner
Power
Supply
85309A
Positioner controller
LAN
New
LAN
Router/Hub
GPS
sync
LAN
10 MHz in/out
PNA trigger out
PNA trigger in
N5264A opt. 108
PNA-X
and PSG
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8530A versus New PNA- X Measurement Receiver based
System Performance Summary
( with 85309A, 85320A/B mixers)
New N5264A with two
MXG sources (opt.
UNZ)
8530A based
(85301B) with two
8360 sources
PNA-X N5242A & LO rear
output as LO source
Frequency
System Sensitivity
System Sensitivity
System Sensitivity
2 - 3GHz
-110.50 dBm
-107.0 dBm
-107.50 dBm
3 - 12.5 GHz
-114.50 dBm
-113.0 dBm
-108.50 dBm
12.5 - 18 GHz
-103.0 dBm
- 96.0 dBm
-101.00 dBm
Speed
Speed
Speed
(cycle time @10 KHz)
(cycle time @10 KHz)
(cycle time @10 KHz)
(2-18GHz, 801 pts)
0.730 mSec/pt
12 -15 mSec/pt
.353 mSec/pt
CW or No band crossing (801 pts)
0.185 mSec/pt
12 – 15 mSec/pt
.135 mSec/pt
Sweep Mode
Linear freq., step mode
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8530A based (85301C) System
End of Support Life April 1st, 2009
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8530A based (85301C) system
Replacing 8530A with new antenna receiver opt. 108 and 8511A with Freq. down-converter
End of
Support Life
August 1st,
2009
N5280A
N5264A opt. 108 New
LO In
7.605634 MHz
I.F Out
LO Out
I.F In
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8530A based (85301C) system
Replacing:
• 8530A with the new antenna receiver opt. 108
• 8511A with Freq. down-converter
• 8360 source with MXG or PSG
Source antenna
Optional
amplifier
N5280A
PSG or MXG
Trigger in
Trigger
out
LAN
Measurement
automation
software
7.606 MHz
LO out
LO out
Router/Hub
LAN
LAN
Trigger out
Trigger in
N5264A opt. 108
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8530A based (85301C) system
Replacing:
• 8530A with the new antenna receiver opt. 108
• 8511A with Freq. down-converter
• 8360 source with MXG or PSG
Source antenna
Optional
amplifier
Radiated Ref Signal
N5280A
PSG or MXG
LO in
Trigger in/out
10 MHz
out
LAN
Measurement
automation
software
Router/Hub
MXG
10 MHz
in
20
meters
7.606
MHz
Trigger in/out 2
LAN
LAN
Trigger out 1
Trigger in 1
20 meters
10 MHz
in
N5264A Standard
10 MHz
out
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8530A versus New PNA- X Measurement Receiver based
System Performance Summary
( with Frequency down-converter, N5280A)
Frequency
N5264A opt. 108 as
LO with MXG source
N5264A with MXG two
MXG sources (MXG opt.
UNZ as LO source)
0.045 – 8.0GHz
-115.00 dBm
-115.50 dBm
-98.00 dBm
8.0 – 20.0 GHz
-115.00 dBm
-115.40 dBm
-98.00 dBm
20.0 – 26.5 GHz
-115.00
(Opt. 530)
-94.00 dBm
Speed
Speed
Speed
(cycle time @10 KHz)
(cycle time @10 KHz)
(cycle time @10 KHz)
(2-18GHz, 801 pts)
0.730 mSec/pt
0.730 mSec/pt
12 -15 mSec/pt
CW or No band crossing
(801 pts)
0.185 mSec/pt
0.185 mSec/pt
12 – 15 mSec/pt
Sweep Mode
85301C
(8530A+8511A)
Linear freq., step mode
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Far Field Outdoor Antenna Measurements
(TTL or Software Trigger)
Source antenna
Optional
amplifier
85320A
Test mixer
PSG or MXG
AUT
85320B
Referenc
e mixer
PSG Synthesized source
LO in
Measurement
automation
software
LO out
(Opt. 108)
7.606 MHz
Trigger in
Trigger
out
LAN
Positioner
Power
Supply
85309A
Positioner controller
LAN
LAN
Router/Hub
GPS
sync
LAN
10 MHz in/out
PNA trigger out
PNA trigger in
N5264A opt. 108
PNA-X
and PSG
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Far Field Outdoor Antenna Measurements
(TTL or Software Trigger)
Source antenna
Optional
amplifier
85320A
Test mixer
AUT
Radiated Ref Signal
85320B
Referenc
e mixer
PSG or MXG
LO in
85309A
LAN
7.606 MHz
Trigger in
Trigger
out
Measurement
automation
software
Positioner
Power
Supply
Positioner controller
LO out
Router/Hub
GPS
sync
LAN
LAN
10 MHz in/out
Trigger box
E5818A
Up to 100 meters
Trigger out
Trigger in
N5264A opt. 108
PNA-X and PSG
E5818A
Trigger box
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2-Port PNA-X Far Field Outdoor Antenna Measurements
(Hardware, TTL or Software Trigger Wireless trigger)
Optional
amplifier
Source antenna
AUT
85320A
Test mixer
PSG or MXG
PSG Synthesized source
85320B
Referenc
e mixer
Radiated Ref Signal
85309A
E5818A
Trigger Box
7.606 MHz
N5264A
opt. 108
7.606 MHz
Trigger in
Trigger
out
LAN
LO in
Positioner
Power
Supply
Positioner controller
GPS
sync
10 MHz
in/out
PNA-X and
PSG
LO out
Trigger In/Out
Wireless Access Point
Wireless
Communicati
on
E5818A
Trigger Box
Measurement
automation
software
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2-Port PNA-X Far Field Outdoor Antenna Measurements
(Hardware, TTL or Software Trigger Wireless trigger)
Optional
amplifier
Source antenna
AUT
85320A
Test mixer
PSG or MXG
PSG Synthesized source
85320B
Referenc
e mixer
Radiated Ref Signal
85309A
E5818A
Trigger Box
7.606 MHz
N5264A
opt. 108
7.606 MHz
Trigger in
Trigger
out
LAN
LO in
Positioner
Power
Supply
Positioner controller
GPS
sync
10 MHz
in/out
PNA-X and
PSG
LO out
To
Company
Intranet
Laptop with virtual
private network (VPN)
Trigger In/Out
E5818A
Trigger Box
Measurement
automation
software
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Large Near Field with Remote Mixing
N5264A opt. 108
LO in
10MHz reference signal
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Antenna Receiver Selection
Application
Near-field
N5264A Mea. Rec.
Yes
N5242A PNA-X VNA
Yes
Yes
• Fastest measurement throughput (internal
sources are faster)
• Compact foot print
(Large near-field
system)
Compact Range
Benefits
• Use VNA for general components test
Yes
This will depend on the range
dimensions
• Lower cost (dedicated receiver only)
Far-field
Yes
No
• Distributed system increases measurement
sensitivity by strategically placed system
components
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Complete Antenna Test Solutions

Agilent is RF components supplier (RF-Subsystem)

Agilent with Partners provide a complete solution (Turn-Key solution)
http://www.agilent.com/find/antenna
http://www.orbitfr.com/
http://www.ets-lindgren.com/
http://www.satimo.fr/eng/
http://www.nearfield.com/
http://www.sysplan.com/
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Reference Literature
Title
Lit #
Antenna Test Selection Guide
5968-6759E
Pulsed Antenna Measurement Using PNA
5989-0221EN
Application Note 1408-15: Using the PNA in Banded
Millimeter-wave Measurements, literature number
5989-4089EN
83000A Series Microwave System Amplifiers
5963-5110E
87415A Technical Overview
5091-1358E
87405A Data Sheet
5091-3661E
Go to www.agilent.com/find/antenna for more information.
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Q&A
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Back up slides
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2-Port PNA-X Compact Range Antenna Measurements
AUT
N5280A
LO In
LO out
Using Frequency down-covert
N5242A opt. 200, 020, 080
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Typical Compact Far-Field Configuration
(TTL or Software Trigger)
PSG or MXG
N5246A opt. 108
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Far Field Outdoor Antenna Measurements
(TTL or Software Trigger)
Source antenna
AUT
Optional
amplifier
Radiated Ref Signal
N5280A
+ 18
+/- 10
A IF
IF
B IF
IF
dBm Max
Volts DC
A RF
RF
LO
RF
B RF
RF
C RF
LO
PSG or MXG
C IF
IF
D IF
IF
LO
Positioner
Power
Supply
D RF
RF
LO
+/- 9
+ 15
0
LO in
LO AUX
dB Gain
Nominal
Volts DC
Volts DC
Power Supply
5087-
0
dBm to18 GHz
+6
dBm to 26. 5
(
prefer + 8 dBm)
7308
GHz
LO IN
U 3022 AY 11
Trigger in
Trigger
out
LAN
Positioner controller
Measurement
automation
software
MXG
7.606
MHz
Router/Hub
20
meters
Trigger
in/ out
LAN
LAN
Trigger box
E5818A
GPS sync
Trigger out
Trigger in
10 MHz
in/out
Up to 100 meters
E5818A
Trigger box
N5264A Standard
PNA-X and PSG
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Far Field Outdoor Antenna Measurements
(TTL or Software Trigger)
Source antenna
Optional
amplifier
AUT
Radiated Ref Signal
N5280A
+ 18
+/- 10
A IF
IF
B IF
IF
dBm Max
Volts DC
A RF
RF
LO
RF
B RF
RF
C RF
LO
PSG or MXG
C IF
IF
D IF
IF
LO
D RF
RF
LO
+/- 9
+ 15
0
dB Gain
Nominal
LO AUX
Volts DC
Volts DC
Power Supply
5087-
7308
0
dBm to18 GHz
+6
dBm to 26. 5
(
prefer + 8 dBm)
GHz
Positioner
Power
Supply
LO IN
Trigger in
Trigger
out
LO in
LAN
Measurement
automation
software
U 3022 AY 11
7.606 MHz
Positioner controller
LO out
Router/Hub
GPS
sync
LAN
LAN
10 MHz in/out
Trigger box
E5818A
Up to 100 meters
Trigger out
Trigger in
N5264A opt. 108
PNA-X and PSG
E5818A
Trigger box
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ypical near-field antenna measurement configuration using a PNA-X
PIN
Switch
AUT
NEARFIELD SYSTEMS INC.
PIN
Switch
Control
PNA series network analyzer
NSI2000
LAN
RF Source
Receiver channel #1
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PNA-X Pulsed Antenna Configuration
Source antenna
Optional
amplifier
85320A
Test mixer
AUT
Radiated Ref Signal
85320B
Referenc
e mixer
Measurement
automation
software
LO in
Positioner
Power
Supply
7.606 MHz
83017A
Amplifier
7.606 MHz
N5242A opt.
200, 020, 021, 025
85309A
Positioner controller
LO out
LAN
Measurements:
-Average, point-in-pulse, and Pulse
profiling
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Typical RCS measurement configuration
(using a PNA with option 014)
Rx
Tx
PIN
Switch
PIN
Switch
Control
PNA series network analyzer
RF Source
LAN
Receiver #1
Receiver #2
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8530A RCS Configuration
Replacing
with PNA-X
N5242A opt.
200, 020, 021, 025
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Far Field Outdoor Antenna Measurements
(TTL or Software Trigger)
Source antenna
Optional
amplifier
85320A
Test mixer
PSG or MXG
AUT
85320B
Referenc
e mixer
PSG Synthesized source
LO in
Measurement
automation
software
LO out
(Opt/ 108)
7.606 MHz
Trigger in
Trigger
out
LAN
Positioner
Power
Supply
85309A
Positioner controller
LAN
LAN
Router/Hub
GPS
sync
LAN
10 MHz in/out
PNA trigger out
PNA trigger in
N5264A opt. 108
PNA-X
and PSG
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Typical 8530A (85301C) Far Field
Configuration
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Performance Summary
( with N5280A)
Description
N5264A opt. 108
with MXG
85301C
The same Measurement
Sensitivity
0.580 mSec/pt
12 – 15 mSec/pt
- 98 dBm (85301C performance)
@ 600 KHz
@ 10 KHz
Freq. .045 to 20GHz, 801 points
yes
yes
-135 dBm
-98 dBm
The same speed as 85301C
@ 70Hz
@ 10Kz
IFBW
1 Hz to 5 MHz
10 KHz
Comments
21 times faster
37 dB better
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