Keysight Streamline Series User manual

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Keysight Streamline Series
USB Vector Network Analyzers
P937xA 2-port, Up to 26.5 GHz
P500xA 2-port, Up to 20 GHz
Compact Form. Zero compromise.

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Table of Contents
Keysight Streamline Series: Exceptional Performance in a Small Package ...................... 3
Keysight Streamline Series Vector Network Analyzer Configurations................................ 4
Test set options................................................................................................................ 4
Hardware options ............................................................................................................. 4
Application software ......................................................................................................... 5
Calibration options ........................................................................................................... 5
Accessories...................................................................................................................... 6
Measurement Application Software .................................................................................... 7
Automatic fixture removal (S97007A) .............................................................................. 7
Time domain analysis (S97010A) .................................................................................... 7
Basic Pulsed-RF measurements (S97025A) ................................................................... 7
Noise figure measurements with vector correction (S97029A)........................................ 8
Scalar mixer/converter measurements (S97082A).......................................................... 8
Embedded LO capability (S97084A)................................................................................ 8
Gain compression measurements (S97086A)................................................................. 9
Spectrum analysis (S97090A) ......................................................................................... 9
Multiport calibrated measurements (S97551A)................................................................ 9
Material measurements.................................................................................................. 10
N1930B Physical Layer Test System (PLTS) Software................................................. 10
Upgrading Your System .................................................................................................... 11
Measurement Accessories................................................................................................ 12
Cable and adapter sets.................................................................................................. 12
Calibration kits................................................................................................................ 13
For devices with 3.5 mm or SMA connectors ................................................................ 14
For devices with Type-N connectors.............................................................................. 18
For devices with 7 mm connectors ................................................................................ 22
For devices with waveguide........................................................................................... 22
Verification kits ............................................................................................................... 24
PC Requirements for USB VNA control............................................................................ 24

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Keysight Streamline Series: Exceptional Performance in a Small Package
Balance deadlines, productivity, budget and bench space with the Streamline Series. You’ll move
confidently across every stage of your product’s development lifecycle by leveraging accurate and
repeatable measurements, automated code capability, and a consistent, intuitive user experience. With
comprehensive Keysight Services including calibration, education and consulting, these instruments
enhance your solution to help you accelerate technology adoption and lower costs.
This configuration guide describes standard configurations, options, accessories, upgrade kits and
compatible peripherals for the Keysight Streamline Series USB vector network analyzer (VNA).
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P937xA Series
P9370A
300 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 2-port
P9371A
300 kHz to 6.5 GHz, 2-port
P9372A
300 kHz to 9 GHz, 2-port
P9373A
300 kHz to 14 GHz, 2-port
P9374A
300 kHz to 20 GHz, 2-port
P9375A
300 kHz to 26.5 GHz, 2-port
P500xA Series
P5000A
9 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 2-port
P5001A
9 kHz to 6.5 GHz, 2-port
P5002A
9 kHz to 9 GHz, 2-port
P5003A
9 kHz to 14 GHz, 2-port
P5004A
9 kHz to 20 GHz, 2-port

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Keysight Streamline Series Vector Network Analyzer Configurations
Model Description Test port connectors
P937xA Series
P9370A
300 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 2-port
3.5 mm (f)
P9371A
300 kHz to 6.5 GHz, 2-port
3.5 mm (f)
P9372A
300 kHz to 9 GHz, 2-port
3.5 mm (f)
P9373A
300 kHz to 14 GHz, 2-port
3.5 mm (f)
P9374A
300 kHz to 20 GHz, 2-port
3.5 mm (f)
P9375A
300 kHz to 26.5 GHz, 2-port
3.5 mm (f)
P500xA Series
P5000A
9 kHz to 4.5 GHz, 2-port
3.5 mm (f)
P5001A
9 kHz to 6.5 GHz, 2-port
3.5 mm (f)
P5002A
9 kHz to 9 GHz, 2-port
3.5 mm (f)
P5003A
9 kHz to 14 GHz, 2-port
3.5 mm (f)
P5004A
9 kHz to 20 GHz, 2-port
3.5 mm (f)
Test set options
Choose one of the frequency models, and one test set option for the P500xA Series. Option 2xx indicates
two test ports. To add options to a product, order the corresponding item number (P500xA-xxx).
Description 2-port Additional information
P500xA Series
Option 200
・
Not available for the P937xA Series
Hardware options
Description For P937xA
Series
For P500xA
Series
Additional information
Add pulse modulation
hardware N/A P500xA-021
This option enables the internal pulse modulator
on the analyzer’s source. S97025A application
software is required for pulsed-RF
measurements.
Add spectrum analysis
hardware
N/A P500xA-090
S97090A application software is required for
spectrum analysis.

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Application software1
Description For P937xA
Series
For P500xA
Series
Additional information
Automatic fixture removal
S97007A
S97007A
Time domain analysis
S97010A
S97010A
Basic pulsed-RF
measurements
N/A S97025A
Requires hardware option 021.
Noise figure measurements
with vector correction
N/A S97029A
Standard receivers are used.
Scalar mixer/converter
measurements S97082A S97082A
Provides ability to independently set
the frequency of internal sources and
receivers, and to configure external
sources. Provides SMC measurement
class.
Embedded-LO capability
N/A
S97084A
Gain-compression
measurements
N/A S97086A
Spectrum analysis
N/A
S97090A
Requires hardware option 090.
Multiport calibrated
measurements S97551A S97551A
Provides multiport calibrated
measurements using up to two
instruments.
2,3,4
Calibration options
Description For P937xA
Series
For P500xA
Series
Additional information
ISO 17025 compliant
calibration
P937xA-1A7 P500xA-1A7
ANSI Z540 compliant
calibration
P937xA-A6J P500xA-A6J
Commercial calibration
certificate with test data
P937xA-UK6 N/A
1. Supported software license types: node-locked perpetual (1FP), node-locked 12 month (1FL). 1FP is the only
type that can be ordered as part of the instrument. The other types have to be ordered as separate items and
installed from the web aster the receipt of the instruments.
2. When configuring a multiport VNA using multiple USB VNAs, the Y1710A is recommended for each additional
multiport interconnection.
3. The P937xA and P500xA can not be combined in multiport configurations.
4. A 4-port ECal module (i.e. N4431/32/33) is recommended for multiport measurements (n > 4).

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Accessories
Description For P937xA
Series
For P500xA
Series
Additional information
Accessory and tool kit Y1281A Y1281A
Includes the tools for SMA and SMB
connector removal
Rack mount kit Y1700A-001 Y1700A-001
Order Option 001 for 1-slot USB
instruments.
Multiple USB instruments
configuration kit
Y1701A-001 Y1701A-002
Includes interconnect cables for
configurations using two USB
instruments. Add one kit for each
additional USB instrument.
Y1701A-101 Y1701A-101
Includes latch kit for connecting two
USB instruments.
Hard transit case
Y1710A
Y1710A
PXI adapter module N/A Y1731A-001
Includes PXI module to monitor
control signals with the P500xA and
2 flexible control cables.

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Measurement Application Software
Solid black series name indicates the feature is available on that series, while gray series name with
strikethrough indicates the feature ins not available on that series. For example:
P500xA Series: Available on P500xA series
P937xA Series:Not available on P937xA Series
Automatic fixture removal (S97007A)
P937xA Series P500xA Series
Many devices do not have coaxial connectors and are put in fixtures in order to measure them in a
coaxial environment. Accurately removing the effects of the fixture is required to get a good measurement
of the device under test (DUT). This application adds a powerful application wizard to guide you through
characterizing a fixture and removing it from the measurement. Devices can be single-ended or
differential. Files can be saved in a variety of formats for later use in ENA, PNA, PXI VNA, USB VNA,
ADS, and PLTS.
Time domain analysis (S97010A)
P937xA Series P500xA Series
This application enables the analyzer to view reflection and transmission responses in time or distance.
Use time domain to tune filters, gate out the response of fixtures and cables, characterize the impedance
of transmission lines and more.
Basic Pulsed-RF measurements (S97025A)
P937xA Series P500xA Series
This application enables internal pulse generators that can be used to control the internal pulse
modulators, and it provides an integrated pulse application that uses the wideband-detection method. The
software requires hardware option 021 pulse modulator hardware.
The pulse application provides an easy way to set up point-in-pulse measurements with pulse width as
narrow as 1 us, and pulse-profile measurements with 40 ns minimum timing resolution. Using the built-in
pulse modulators, the USB VNAs are complete pulsed-RF measurement solutions, eliminating the need
for external test sets and pulse generators. S97025A also controls external pulse generators and
modulators and can synchronize to external master pulses. The Y1731A PXI Adapter Module is
recommended if using external master pulses or external pulse modulators.

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Noise figure measurements with vector correction (S97029A)
P937xA Series P500xA Series
This software application enables high-accuracy noise figure and noise-power measurements of
amplifiers utilizing Keysight’s unique vector-source-correction technique that uses a source-impedance
tuner to remove the effects of imperfect system-source match. This approach yields accuracy that
surpasses that provided by the Y-factor method and other cold-source implementations, especially for in-
fixture, on-wafer, and automated-test environments. A scalar-calibrated method is also available that
offers less accuracy but is faster and does not require an impedance tuner.
The instrument’s standard receivers are used for noise figure measurements with the S97029A. An
external preamplifier and filter(s) is required for devices with < 30 dB of excess noise (gain plus noise
figure in dB). S97029A controls Keysight N469x Series1ECal modules configured as impedance tuners
for use with the USB VNA.
For calibration, a standard mechanical cal kit or ECal module is required for the S-parameter portion of
the cal (an ECal used as a tuner cannot be shared for calibration). To calibrate a standard receiver for
noise figure measurements, a power meter is required. All calibration accessories must be ordered
separately.
Scalar mixer/converter measurements (S97082A)
P937xA Series P500xA Series
With a simple setup and calibration, this application delivers the highest accuracy for scalar conversion-
loss/gain measurements by combining one-port and power-meter calibrations to remove mismatch errors.
S97082A provides an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface for setting up mixer and converter
measurements, with single or dual conversion stages. It can control external signal generators for use as
LO signals. Supported external sources include the Keysight ESG, PSG, EXG, and MXG Series, as well
as other SCPI-controlled signal generators.
S97082A is compatible with S97084A, which enables measurements of converters with internal LOs.
Embedded LO capability (S97084A)
P937xA Series P500xA Series
This application tunes the analyzer’s receivers to the output frequency of the converter under test without
the need for access to internal LOs or a common reference signal. S97084A is intended to work with
S97082A measurement applications.
1. 8509x, N443x or N755xA Series ECal modules are not supported.

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Gain compression measurements (S97086A)
P937xA Series P500xA Series
The gain compression application (GCA) provides input power, output power, gain, and phase at the
compression point of an amplifier over a specified frequency range. GCA’s SMART Sweep is very fast
and easy-to-use. GCA also includes a guided calibration that corrects for absolute power levels,
frequency response, and mismatch errors.
Spectrum analysis (S97090A)
P937xA Series P500xA Series
The spectrum analyzer (SA) application adds high-performance microwave spectrum analysis to USB
VNAs. With fast stepped-FFT sweeps resulting from optimized data processing, the SA application
provides quick spurious searches over broad frequency ranges. Simultaneous spectrum measurements
can be done using test and reference receivers. This multi-channel SA can be used with the internal
swept-signal generators for efficient measurements of spurious signals emanating from mixers and
frequency converters. The SA application employs source-power and receiver-response calibration as
well as fixture de-embedding, providing in-fixture and on-wafer spectrum measurements with the highest
level of accuracy. Optional external attenuators should be connected with the VNA’s test ports to avoid
receiver compression when measuring large signals.
The S97090A software requires option 090 spectrum analysis hardware.
Multiport calibrated measurements (S97551A)
P937xA Series P500xA Series
Keysight USB VNA offers a capability to extend the number of ports for your measurements by using up
to two instruments. When multiple instruments are used, they are configured for multiport operation. The
instruments may be identified by the firmware as one VNA by an external PC. At least one VNA
instrument connected to your PC must have one S97551A license to maintain N-port capabilities with
multiple instruments. The frequency of the multiport array is determined by the lowest frequency
instrument configured in the array. For example, a 4-port analyzer configuration using a P5000A (4.5
GHz) and a P5004A (20 GHz) would have a maximum frequency of 4.5 GHz when performing 4-port
measurements. This behavior extends to other measurement application software (S97xxxA). In a
multiport configuration, only one instrument must have a valid license for these capabilities to function in
multiport mode.
Each instrument is connected into the array with Keysight cables. A Y1701A Multiple USB instruments
configuration kit should be ordered for connection of two P937xA (with Y1701A-001) or two P500xA
instruments (with Y1701A-002). A single Y1281A accessory and tool kit should be ordered for easier
cable connections.
The P937xA and P500xA can not be combined to configure multiport VNAs due to hardware difference.

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Figure 1: 4-port configuration using two P937xA VNAs
Material measurements
P937xA Series P500xA Series
The Keysight N1500A materials measurement suite streamlines the process of measuring complex
permittivity and permeability with a vector network analyzer. Various type of measurements, such as
transmission line and free space, arch reflectivity, resonant cavity, and coaxial probe are available as
options. The easy-to-use software guides the user through setup and measurement, instantly converting
S-parameter network analyzer data into the data format of your choice and displaying the results within
seconds. Results can be charted in a variety of formats: εr’, εr”, tand, μr’, μr”, tandμ, and Cole-Cole.
N1930B Physical Layer Test System (PLTS) Software
P937xA Series P500xA Series
The PLTS software platform has become an industry standard for calibration, measurement, and analysis
of linear passive interconnects such as cables, connectors, backplanes, and printed circuit boards.
Utilizing either a vector network analyzer (VNA) or a time domain reflectometer (TDR), fast and accurate
measurements can be obtained without in-depth knowledge of microwave measurement techniques.
Refer to www.keysight.com/find/plts or the technical overview (literature number 5989-6841EN) for more
details.