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85032F

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Calibration Kit Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Broadband Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Offset Opens and Shorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Calibration Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Installation of the Calibration Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Equipment Required but Not Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Specifications

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Temperature—What to Watch Out For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Pin Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Look for Obvious Defects and Damage First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

What Causes Connector Wear?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Inspect the Mating Plane Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Inspect Female Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Cleaning Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Gaging Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Gaging Type-N Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

How to Make a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Preliminary Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
How to Separate a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Performance Verification

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

How Agilent Verifies the Devices in This Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Recertification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

How Often to Recertify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Where to Send a Kit for Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Summary of Contents for 85032F

Page 1: ...Agilent Technologies 85032F Type N 50 Ω Calibration Kit Agilent Part Number 85032 90021 Printed in USA Print Date December 2007 Supersedes December 2006 Copyright 2000 2002 2004 2007 Agilent Technologies Inc All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ... DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL DFARS Restricted Rights Notice If software is for use in the performance of a U S Government prime contract or subcontract Software is delivered and licensed as Commercial computer software as defined in DFAR 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 a or as Restricted co...

Page 3: ...r the document s part number located on the title page in the Search box Click Search Click on the hyperlink for the document Click the printer icon located in the tool bar Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent products For any assistance contact Agilent Technologies Refer to Contacting Agilent on page 5 4 ...

Page 4: ...iv 85032F ...

Page 5: ...ion 2 5 3 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Electrostatic Discharge 3 2 Visual Inspection 3 3 Look for Obvious Defects and Damage First 3 3 What Causes Connector Wear 3 3 Inspect the Mating Plane Surfaces 3 3 Inspect Female Connectors 3 4 Cleaning Connectors 3 5 Gaging Connectors 3 7 Connector Gage Accuracy 3 7 When to Gage Connectors 3 8 Reading the Connector Gage 3 8 Gaging Procedures 3 9 ...

Page 6: ...ting Process 5 2 Where to Look for More Information 5 3 Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent 5 3 Contacting Agilent 5 4 6 Replaceable Parts Introduction 6 2 A Standard Definitions Class Assignments and Standard Definitions Values are Available on the Web A 2 ...

Page 7: ...1 1 1 General Information ...

Page 8: ... the calibration definitions of the devices in the kit for 872x and 875x VNA systems Broadband Loads The broadband loads are metrology grade 50 Ω terminations that have been optimized for performance up to 9 GHz The rugged internal structure provides for highly repeatable connections A distributed resistive element on sapphire provides excellent stability and return loss Offset Opens and Shorts Th...

Page 9: ...ent s Calibration Kit Definitions Web page at www na tm agilent com pna caldefs stddefs html Installation of the Calibration Definitions The calibration definitions for the kit may be permanently installed in the internal memory or hard disk of the network analyzer If the calibration definitions for the kit are not permanently installed in the network analyzer they must be manually entered Refer t...

Page 10: ... you from confusing the devices with similar devices Clarifying the Terminology of a Connector Interface In this document and in the prompts of the PNA calibration wizard the gender of cable connectors and adapters is referred to in terms of the center conductor For example a connector or device designated as 1 85 mm f has a 1 85 mm female center conductor 8510 series 872x and 875x ONLY In contras...

Page 11: ...gaging proper connection techniques All of these are described in Chapter 3 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Failure to detect and remove dirt or metallic particles on a mating plane surface can degrade repeatability and accuracy and can damage any connector mated to it Improper connections resulting from pin depth values being out of the observed limits see Table 2 3 on page 2 4 or from po...

Page 12: ...1 6 85032F General Information Preventive Maintenance ...

Page 13: ...2 1 2 Specifications ...

Page 14: ...perature of the calibration devices must be stable and within the range shown in Table 2 1 IMPORTANT Avoid unnecessary handling of the devices during calibration because your fingers are a heat source Table 2 1 Environmental Requirements Parameter Limits Temperature Operatinga a The temperature range over which the calibration standards maintain conformance to their specifications 20 C to 26 C Sto...

Page 15: ...ctors compensate by protruding the same amount This offset necessitates redefining of pin depth with regard to protrusion and recession Protrusion refers to a male type N connector center conductor having a pin depth value less than 5 26 mm 0 207 inch or female type N connector center conductor having a pin depth value greater that 5 26 0 207 inch Recession refers to a male type N connector center...

Page 16: ...s compare the measured value with the observed pin depth limits in Table 2 3 to evaluate the condition of device connectors Table 2 3 Pin Depth Limits Device Typical Pin Depth Measurement Uncertaintya a Approximately 2 sigma to 2 sigma of gage uncertainly based on studies done at the factory using the 85054 60049 gages kit same as kit gages according to recommended procedures Observed Pin Depth Li...

Page 17: ...n members See How Agilent Verifies the Devices in This Kit on page 4 2 for more information Table 2 4 Electrical Specifications Device Frequency GHz Parameter Specification Broadband Loads DC to 2 Return Loss 48 dB 0 00398ρ male and female 2 to 3 Return Loss 45 dB 0 00562ρ 3 to 6 Return Loss 40 dB 0 010ρ 6 to 9 Return Loss 38 dB 0 0126ρ Adaptersa a Specifications apply to Options 100 200 and 300 o...

Page 18: ...2 6 85032F Specifications Electrical Specifications ...

Page 19: ...3 1 3 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices ...

Page 20: ...s to the test set always have a grounded antistatic mat in front of your test equipment always wear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor always ground yourself before you clean inspect or make a connection to a static sensitive device or test port You can for example grasp the grounded outer shell of the test port or cable connector briefly always ground the center conducto...

Page 21: ... performance of the connector Use the following guidelines when evaluating the integrity of a connector Look for Obvious Defects and Damage First Examine the connectors first for obvious defects and damage badly worn plating on the connector interface deformed threads or bent broken or misaligned center conductors Connector nuts should move smoothly and be free of burrs loose metal particles and r...

Page 22: ...al None of these affect electrical or mechanical performance If a connector shows deep scratches or dents particles clinging to the mating plane surfaces or uneven wear clean and inspect it again Inspect Female Connectors When using 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 ...

Page 23: ...stream High velocity streams of compressed air can cause electrostatic effects when directed into a connector These electrostatic effects can damage the device Refer to Electrostatic Discharge earlier in this chapter for additional information WARNING Keep Isopropyl alcohol away from heat sparks and flame Store in a tightly closed container Isopropyl alcohol is extremely flammable In case of fire ...

Page 24: ...ntle stream of clean low pressure compressed air or nitrogen Always completely dry a connector before you reassemble or use it 3 Clean the Mating Plane Surfaces a Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a new swab b Clean the center and outer conductor mating plane surfaces Refer to Figure 2 1 on page 2 4 When cleaning a female connector avoid snagging the swab on the center conductor contact...

Page 25: ...rrors must be reduced by taking the average of at least three measurements having different gage orientations on the connector Even the resultant average can be in error by as much as 0 0001 inch due to systematic biasing errors usually resulting from worn gages and gage masters The information in Table 2 3 on page 2 4 assumes new gages and gage masters Therefore these systematic errors were not i...

Page 26: ...ns and after that as often as experience suggests Reading the Connector Gage The gage dial is divided up into increments of 0 0001 inch and major divisions of 0 001 inch see Figure 3 2 For each revolution of the large dial the smaller dial indicates a change of 0 01 inch Use the small dial as the indicator of multiples of 0 01 inch In most connector measuring applications this value will be zero W...

Page 27: ...screw and remove the gage master e Attach and torque the gage master to the gage once again to verify that the setting is repeatable Remove the gage master 4 Gage the device connector refer to Figure 3 3 a While holding the gage by the barrel and without turning the gage or the device connect the gage to the device by interconnecting the male and female connectors Connect the nut finger tight Do n...

Page 28: ...3 10 85032F Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Figure 3 3 Gaging Type N Connectors ...

Page 29: ...male connector center pin must slip concentrically into the contact finger of the female connector 6 Push the connectors straight together Do not twist or screw them together As the center conductors mate there is usually a slight resistance CAUTION Do not turn the device body Only turn the connector nut Damage to the center conductor can occur if the device body is twisted 7 The preliminary conne...

Page 30: ...connector nut This may be possible to do by hand if one of the connectors is fixed as on a test port In all situations the use of an open end wrench to keep the body of the device from turning is recommended 2 Position both wrenches within 90 degrees of each other before applying force Wrenches opposing each other greater than 90 degrees apart will cause a lifting action that can misalign and stre...

Page 31: ... kick back and loosen the connection Any give at all in the handle is sufficient torque 5 Tighten the connection just to the torque wrench break point The wrench handle gives way at its internal pivot point See Figure 3 5 Do not tighten the connection further How to Separate a Connection To avoid lateral bending force on the connector mating plane surfaces always support the devices and connection...

Page 32: ...k or in a bench drawer This is the most common cause of connector damage during storage Keep connectors clean Do not touch mating plane surfaces Natural skin oils and microscopic particles of dirt are easily transferred to a connector interface and are very difficult to remove Do not set connectors contact end down on a hard surface The plating and the mating plane surfaces can be damaged if the i...

Page 33: ...4 1 4 Performance Verification ...

Page 34: ...ial properties are carefully modeled to give very accurate electrical representation The mechanical measurements are then traced back to NIST through various plug and ring gages and other mechanical measurements 2 Each calibration device is electrically tested on this system For the initial before sale testing of the calibration devices Agilent includes the test measurement uncertainty as a guardb...

Page 35: ...ilent Technologies See Contacting Agilent on page 5 4 How Often to Recertify The suggested initial interval for recertification is 12 months or sooner The actual need for recertification depends on the use of the kit After reviewing the results of the initial recertification you may establish a different recertification interval that reflects the usage and wear of the kit NOTE The recertification ...

Page 36: ...4 4 85032F Performance Verification Recertification ...

Page 37: ...5 1 5 Troubleshooting ...

Page 38: ...ooting Troubleshooting Process Troubleshooting Process If you suspect a bad calibration or if your network analyzer does not pass performance verification follow the steps in Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 Troubleshooting Flowchart ...

Page 39: ...e hyperlink for the document PDF you want to view If you need additional information see Contacting Agilent on page 5 4 Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent If your kit or device requires service contact Agilent Technologies for information on where to send it See Contacting Agilent on page 5 4 Include a service tag found at the end of this manual on which you provide the following information you...

Page 40: ...e on the Web at www agilent com find assist If you do not have access to the Internet please contact your Agilent field engineer NOTE In any correspondence or telephone conversation refer to the Agilent product by its model number and full serial number With this information the Agilent representative can determine whether your product is still within its warranty period ...

Page 41: ...6 1 6 Replaceable Parts ...

Page 42: ...umbers for the contents of the 85032F calibration kit To order a listed part note the description the Agilent part number and the quantity desired Telephone or send your order to Agilent Technologies See Contacting Agilent on page 5 4 Figure 6 1 Replaceable Parts for the 85032F Calibration Kit ...

Page 43: ...t Storage Case 9 Box without foam pads 1 5180 8446 10 Box pads top 1 85032 80028 11 Box pads bottom 1 85032 80026 12 Disk holder not shown in Figure 6 1 1 5180 8491 Miscellaneous Items 13 Connector care quick reference card not shown in Figure 6 1 1 08510 90360 14 Calibration constants disk 875x and 872x series 1 85032 10003 15 User s and service guideb b Refer to Printing Copies of Documentation ...

Page 44: ...orque wrench 8710 1766 1 2 in and 9 16 in open end wrench 8710 1770 Connector Cleaning Supplies Anhydrous isopropyl alcohol 92 pure a Cleaning swabs 9301 1243 ESD Devices Grounding wrist strap 9300 1367 5 ft grounding cord for wrist strap 9300 0980 2 x 4 ft conductive table mat and 15 ft ground wire 9300 0797 ESD heel strap 9300 1308 a Agilent can no longer safely ship isopropyl alcohol so custome...

Page 45: ...A 1 A Standard Definitions ...

Page 46: ... Web page at http na tm agilent com pna caldefs stddefs html For a detailed discussion of calibration kits refer to the Agilent Application Note Specifying Calibration Standards and Kits for Agilent Vector Network Analyzers This application note covers calibration standard definitions calibration kit content and its structure requirements for Agilent vector network analyzers It also provides some ...

Page 47: ...on warranty ii downloading class assignments std definitions from the Web A 2 E electrical characteristics effects of temperature 2 2 electrical specifications 2 5 electrostatic discharge 3 2 environmental requirements 2 2 specifications 2 2 equipment required 1 3 ESD 3 2 G gage connector handling 3 9 master 3 9 zeroing 3 9 procedures 3 9 gage master using 3 9 gaging connectors 3 7 3 8 gender conn...

Page 48: ...te A 2 static discharge 3 2 storage 3 14 T temperature affect on electrical performance 2 2 calibration 2 2 cautions about 2 2 changes in 2 2 device 2 2 error corrected 2 2 measurement 2 2 specifications 2 2 operating 2 2 storage 2 2 verification and measurement 2 2 test data 4 2 torque wrench 3 12 traceability 4 2 troubleshooting 5 2 V verification performance 4 2 temperature 2 2 visual inspectio...

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