What's New for the NA520xA PNA-X Pro

This topic applies to NA520xA PNA-X Pro models. For N52xxB PNA/PNA-X models, see What's New.

(For more information see VNA Configurations and Options.)

What's New in VNA Code Version A.19.55.xx

• Basic and Advanced Pulse

  • Pulse Setup

  • Pulse Generators Setup

• Added "RF Path" tab to Swept IMD and Swept IMDX setup dialogs for improved operation

• Added Receiver Gain preset preferences

• Measurement triggering with selectable impedance

  • GUI

  • SCPI

• Modulation Distortion

• Spectrum Analysis

• Fast CW mode

• Internal 6G arbitrary waveform generation

• IQ bandwidth up to 1.4 GHz and 4 GHz

• Mechanical noise tuner control

What's New in VNA Code Version A.19.50.xx

This release introduces PNA-X Pro models: NA5202A, NA5204A, and NA5205A.

Features include the following:

• Optional Applications (See also, VNA Configurations and Options):

  • Automatic Fixture Removal

  • Time Domain Analysis

  • Noise Figure

  • Frequency Offset Mode

  • Scalar Mixer/Converter Measurements

  • Vector and Scalar Mixer/Converter Measurements (SMC+Phase app only, no VMC app)

  • Embedded-LO Capability

  • Gain-Compression Measurements

  • Intermodulation Distortion Measurements

  • Source Phase Control

  • Differential and IQ Device Measurements

  • True Mode Stimulus

  • Standard Simulator (S-parameter only)

  • Advanced Simulator (S-param + apps)

• RF/LO/IF Path Configuration

• RF/LO/IF Path Config Elements and Settings

• Mechanical Devices dialog

• Multi-Source capability (applies to the following dialogs)

  Mixer Setup Power and Attenuators Global Source Offsets and Limits Receiver Leveling Phase Control Measure SA Setup

  DIQ Setup Swept IMD Setup Power tab Configure tab AHP Setup Gain Per Source Setup Dialog Frequency Offset Mode

• Receiver Gain Mode

  • Gain Per Source Setup Dialog

  • Auto gain with point/sweep averaging

• Noise BW Cal

• Reference

• SMC Mag and SMC+Phase

  • Phase Reference Cal

Supporting Information:

• Block Diagrams

• SCPI Command Differences

• Rear Panel

• Material Handler IO Connector Pin Assignments