Summary of the content on the page No. 1
User’s and Service Guide
Agilent Technologies 85032B/E
50Ω Type-N Calibration Kits
Agilent Part Number: 85032-90020
Printed in USA
Print Date: July 2002
Supersedes: June 2000
© Copyright 1993, 2000, 2002 Agilent Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Documentation Warranty THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS," AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDITIONS. FURTHER, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AGILENT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AGILENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR FOR
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Contents 1. General Information Calibration Kit Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Broadband Loads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Opens and Shorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Contents 4. Performance Verification Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 How Agilent Verifies the Devices in This Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Limited Recertification (Option 003). . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
1 General Information 85032B/E 1-1
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
General Information Calibration Kit Overview Calibration Kit Overview The Agilent 85032B and 85032E type-N calibration kits are used to calibrate Agilent network analyzers up to 6 GHz for measurements of components with 50Ω type-N connectors. Kit Contents The 85032B calibration kit contains the following: • one male and one female open termination • one male and one female short termination • one male and one female 50Ω load • two type-N-male to 7-mm adapters (included with Option 100) • two t
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
General Information Calibration Kit Overview Adapters Like the other devices in the kit, the adapters are built to very tight tolerances to provide good broadband performance. The adapters utilize a dual-beaded connector structure to ensure stable, repeatable connections. The beads are designed to minimize return loss and are separated far enough so that interaction between the beads is minimized. The adapters are designed so that their nominal electrical lengths are the same, which allows t
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
General Information Incoming Inspection Incoming Inspection Verify that the shipment is complete by referring to Figure 6-1 or Figure 6-2. Check for damage. The foam-lined storage case provides protection during shipping. If the case or any device appears damaged, or if the shipment is incomplete, contact Agilent. See Table 5-1 on page 5-3. Agilent will arrange for repair or replacement of incomplete or damaged shipments without waiting for a settlement from the transportation company. When y
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
General Information Recording the Device Serial Numbers Recording the Device Serial Numbers In addition to the kit serial number, the devices in this kit are individually serialized (serial numbers are labeled onto the body of each device). Record these serial numbers in Table 1-1 for the 85032B and Table 1-2 for the 85032E. Recording the serial numbers will prevent confusing the devices in this kit with similar devices in other kits. Table 1-1 Serial Number Record for 85032B Device Serial Nu
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
General Information Clarifying the Sex of a Connector Clarifying the Sex of a Connector In this manual, the sex of calibration devices and adapters are referred to in terms of their connector interface. For example, a male open has a male connector. However, during a measurement calibration, the network analyzer softkey menus label a type-N calibration device with reference to the sex of the analyzer’s test port connector—not the calibration device connector. For example, the label SHORT(F) o
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
2 Specifications 85032B/E 2-1
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Specifications Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements Table 2-1 Environmental Requirements Parameter Limits a +15 °C to +35 °C (+59 °F to +95 °F) Operating temperature b ±1 °C of measurement calibration temperature Error-corrected temperature range Storage temperature - 40 °C to +75 °C (- 40 °F to +167 °F) Altitude Operation < 4,500 meters (≈15,000 feet) Storage < 15,000 meters (≈50,000 feet) Relative humidity Always non-condensing Operation 0 to 80% (26 °C maximum dry bulb)
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Specifications Mechanical Characteristics Mechanical Characteristics Mechanical characteristics such as center conductor protrusion and pin depth are not performance specifications. They are, however, important supplemental characteristics related to electrical performance. Agilent Technologies verifies the mechanical characteristics of the devices in this kit with special gaging processes and electrical testing. This ensures that the device connectors do not exhibit any improper pin depth
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Specifications Mechanical Characteristics NOTE The gages for measuring type-N connectors compensate for the designed offset of 5.26 mm (0.207 inch), therefore, protrusion and recession readings are in relation to a zero reference plane (as if the inner and outer conductor planes were intended to be flush). Gage readings can be directly compared with the observed values listed in Table 2-2. The pin depth value of each calibration device in this kit is not specified, but is an important mecha
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Specifications Electrical Specifications Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications in Table 2-3 apply to the devices in your calibration kit when connected with an Agilent precision interface. Table 2-3 Electrical Specifications for 50Ω Type-N Devices Device Specification Frequency (GHz) Loads Return loss ≥ 49 dB (ρ ≤ 0.00355) DC to ≤ 2 Return loss ≥ 46 dB (ρ ≤ 0.00501) > 2 to ≤ 3 Return loss ≥ 40 dB (ρ ≤ 0.01000) > 3 to ≤ 6 a ±0.501 ° ±0.484 °/GHz deviation from nominal DC to ≤ 6
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Specifications Electrical Specifications 2-6 85032B/E
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
3 Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices 85032B/E 3-1
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Discharge Protection against ESD (electrostatic discharge) is essential while connecting, inspecting, or cleaning connectors attached to a static-sensitive circuit (such as those found in test sets). Static electricity can build up on your body and can easily damage sensitive internal circuit elements when discharged. Static discharges too small to be felt can cause permanent damage. Devices such as calibration
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Visual Inspection Visual Inspection Visual inspection and, if necessary, cleaning should be done every time a connection is made. Metal particles from the connector threads may fall into the connector when it is disconnected. One connection made with a dirty or damaged connector can damage both connectors beyond repair. In some cases, magnification is necessary to see damage on a connector; a magnifying device with a magnification of ≥10× is recommen
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices Cleaning Connectors Inspect Female Connectors Pay special attention to the contact fingers in the female center conductor. These can be bent or broken, and damage to them is not always easy to see. A connector with damaged contact fingers will negatively affect electrical performance and must be replaced. NOTE Inspection is particularly important when mating nonprecision to precision devices. Cleaning Connectors Clean connectors are essential for ens
