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RF Path Configuration Elements

The tables below show RF Path Configuration Elements for all PNA-X models and options. These settings are provided for configuring the elements using SCPI and COM commands.

PNA-X Opt 423
PNA-X Opt 224
PNA-X Opt 201
PNA-X Opt 401
PNA-X Opt 029
- 26.5 GHz Noise Figure
- 50 GHz Noise Figure

See Also

PNA-X - 201 2 ports, single source


Ref#	Element Name	Settings
#1	"Src1Out1LowBand"	"Filtered" "HiPwr"
#2	"Port1RefMxr"	"Internal" "External"
Not shown	"PortxCoupler" (SMC measurements only. Learn more.)	"Normal" "Reversed"

PNA-X - 224 2 ports, add internal 2nd source, combiner & mechanical switches


Ref#	Element Name	Settings
#1	"Combiner" This selection only draws connection lines. No switches are thrown.	"Normal" "Reversed"
#2	"Src1Out1LowBand"	"Filtered" "HiPwr"
#3	"Src2Out1LowBand"	"Filtered" "HiPwr"
#4	"Port1Bypass"	"Thru" "Combiner"
#5	"Port2Bypass"	"Thru" "RearPanel"
#6	"Port1RefMxr"	"Internal" "External"
#7	"Port2Src" This selection only draws connection lines. No switches are thrown.	"Src1Out2" "Src2Out1"
#8	"Src2Out1Bypass" Labeled: Src2 Main Bypass Switch	"Thru" "Combiner"
Not shown	"Src1RearOut" (routes Src1 signal to J6 on rear panel)	"Normal" "RFOut"
Not shown	"Src2RearOut" N5227A/47A only (routes Src2 signal to J12 on rear panel)	"Normal" "RFOut"
Not shown	"PortxCoupler" (SMC measurements only. Learn more.)	"Normal" "Reversed"

PNA-X - 401 4 ports, dual source


Ref#	Element Name	Settings
#1	"Src1Out1LowBand"	"Filtered" "HiPwr"
#2	"Src2Out1LowBand"	"Filtered" "HiPwr"
#3	"Port1RefMxr"	"Internal" "External"
Not shown	"PortxCoupler" (SMC measurements only. Learn more.)	"Normal" "Reversed"

PNA-X Opt 423 4 ports, add internal combiner & mechanical switches (also second source)


Ref#	Element Name	Settings
#1	"Combiner" This selection only draws connection lines. No switches are thrown.	"Normal" "Reversed"
#2	"Src1Out1LowBand"	"Filtered" "HiPwr"
#3	"Src2Out1LowBand"	"Filtered" "HiPwr"
#4	"Port1Bypass"	"Thru" "Combiner"
#5	"Port2Bypass"	"Thru" "RearPanel"
#6	"Port3Bypass"	"Thru" "Combiner"
#7	"Port4Bypass"	"Thru" "RearPanel"
#8	"Port1RefMxr"	"Internal" "External"
Not shown	"Port2Src" (Not shown in the above image) - See #7 in PNA-X - 224 This selection only draws connection lines. No switches are thrown.	"Src1Out2" "Src2Out1"
Not shown	"Src1RearOut" (routes Src1 signal to J6 on rear panel)	"Normal" "RFOut"
Not shown	"Src2RearOut" N5227A/47A only (routes Src2 signal to J12 on rear panel)	"Normal" "RFOut"
Not shown	"PortxCoupler" (SMC measurements only. Learn more.)	"Normal" "Reversed"

PNA-X Opt 029 - 26.5 GHz Models


	"Port1NoiseTuner"	"Internal" "External"
	"Port2NoiseReceiver"	"Normal" "Noise"

PNA-X Opt 029 - 50 GHz Models


	"Port1NoiseTuner"	"Tuner" (built-in) "Bypass" (front-panel loops)
	"Port2NoiseReceiver"	"Normal" "Noise"
Change the impedance states of the built-in Noise Tuner. Choose from:
	"InternalNoiseTuner”	"Impedance1" (ECal Open) "Impedance2" (ECal OffsetOpen) "Impedance3" (ECal Short) "Impedance4" (ECal OffsetShort1) "Impedance5" (ECal OffsetShort2) "Impedance6" (ECal OffsetShort3) "Impedance7" (ECal Load) "Thru" (ECal Thru)