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Index

85052D

Index

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A

accuracy

connector gage

3-6

adapters

1-3

part numbers

6-2

specifications

2-5

Agilent Technologies

contacting

5-3

5-4

alcohol

isopropyl

as cleaning solvent

3-5

part number

6-3

precautions for use of

3-5

altitude, specifications

2-2

assistance

contacting agilent

5-4

B

blank forms

standard class assignments

A-5

standard definitions

A-12

box, part number

6-2

broadband loads

1-2

part numbers

6-2

specifications

2-5

C

cal kit

contents

1-2

history

1-5

verifying

4-2

calibration

bad

5-2

certificate of

4-3

definitions

1-3

report

4-3

temperature

2-2

calibration constants

disk, part number

6-3

calibration definitions

1-3

entering

1-3

permanently stored

1-3

calibration kit

contents

1-2

drawing of

6-4

6-5

history

1-5

overview

1-2

performance

how Agilent verifies

4-2

case, part number

6-2

certificate of calibration

4-3

certification

of device specifications

2-6

characteristics

mechanical

2-3

class assignments

blank forms

A-5

standard

A-2

cleaning connectors

3-4

cleaning supplies

1-3

part number

6-3

compressed air

for cleaning

3-4

conductive mat, part number

6-3

connections

3-2

3-10

ESD protection

3-2

final

3-10

preliminary

3-10

separating

3-12

using torque wrench

3-10

connector

cleaning

3-4

damage

3-3

defects

3-3

female

3-4

gage

accuracy

3-6

handling

3-6

3-8

use of

3-6

zeroing

3-6

3-8

gaging

3-6

3-8

to determine pin depth

3-6

when to do

3-7

mating plane surfaces

cleaning

3-5

sex

1-5

slotless

3-4

6-3

threads

cleaning

3-5

inspecting

3-3

visual inspection

3-3

wear

3-3

affect on electrical 

performance

3-3

constants

part numbers

6-2

contacting Agilent 

Technologies

5-3

5-4

contents

calibration kit

1-2

drawing of

6-4

6-5

incomplete

what to do

1-4

D

damage

caused by electrostatic 

discharge

3-2

device

3-3

inspecting for

3-3

to connectors

3-3

data

recertification

4-3

defective connectors

3-3

definitions

calibration

1-3

entering

1-3

permanently stored

1-3

standard

A-8

deviation from nominal 

phase

2-5

device

cleaning

3-4

connecting

3-10

damage

3-3

disconnecting

3-12

handling

3-12

maintenance

1-5

performance

verifying

4-2

specifications

2-5

certification of

2-6

electrical

2-5

traceability

4-2

4-3

storage

3-12

temperature

2-2

visual inspection

3-3

disconnections

3-12

disk

calibration constants

part number

6-3

specifications and performance

part number

6-3

documentation, part number

6-3

E

electrical characteristics

effects of temperature

2-2

electrical specifications

2-5

electrostatic discharge, See 

ESD

end cap, part numbers

6-2

environmental

regulations

3-5

requirements

2-2

specifications

2-2

equipment required

1-3

ESD

3-2

protection

3-2

supplies

part, numbers

6-3

Summary of Contents for 85052D

Page 1: ...ration Kit This manual directly applies to 85052D calibration kits with serial number prefix 3106A Agilent Part Number 85052 90079 Printed in USA Print Date November 2004 Supersedes March 2004 Copyrig...

Page 2: ...CUMENT 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 contr...

Page 3: ...ntation from the Web download the PDF file from the Agilent web site Go to http www agilent com Enter the document s part number located on the title page in the Quick Search box Click GO Click on the...

Page 4: ...iv...

Page 5: ...5 Residual Errors after Calibration 2 6 Certification 2 6 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 Ins...

Page 6: ...e Information 5 3 Contacting Agilent 5 4 6 Replaceable Parts Introduction 6 2 A Standard Definitions Standard Class Assignments A 2 Blank Forms A 5 Nominal Standard Definitions A 8 Setting the System...

Page 7: ...85052D 1 1 1 General Information...

Page 8: ...to Chapter 6 Replaceable Parts for a complete list of kit contents and their associated part numbers Broadband Loads The broadband loads are metrology grade terminations that have been optimized for...

Page 9: ...n the kit must be installed in the analyzer if not permanently stored in the internal memory or hard drive The calibration definitions can be recalled from the analyzer if stored in internal memory or...

Page 10: ...n page 5 3 Recording the Device Serial Numbers In addition to the kit serial number the devices in the kit are individually serialized serial numbers are labeled onto the body of each device Record th...

Page 11: ...ng the Sex of a Connector In this manual and in the prompts of the PNA calibration wizard the sex of calibration devices and adapters is referred to in terms of the calibration device connector For ex...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...85052D 2 1 2 Specifications...

Page 14: ...quirements Parameter Limits Temperature Operatinga a The temperature range over which the calibration standards maintain conformance to their specifications 20 C to 26 C Storage 40 C to 75 C Error cor...

Page 15: ...age 3 6 explains how to use gages to determine if the kit devices have maintained their mechanical integrity Refer to Table 2 2 for typical and observed pin depth limits Pin Depth Pin depth is the dis...

Page 16: ...in depth slightly recessed Table 2 2 Pin Depth Limits Device Typical Pin Depth Measurement Uncertaintya a Approximately 2 sigma to 2 sigma of gage uncertainty based on studies done at the factory acco...

Page 17: ...urn loss 34 dB 0 01995 20 to 26 5 Offset opensa a The specifications for the opens and shorts are given as allowed deviation from the nominal model as defined in the standard definitions see Nominal S...

Page 18: ...ormation on how to use the software Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory Agilent further certifies t...

Page 19: ...85052D 3 1 3 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices...

Page 20: ...aking connections always wear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor If you are uncertain about the conductivity of your floor wear a heel strap always ground yourself before you...

Page 21: ...re not connected properly Connector wear eventually degrades performance of the device Calibration devices should have a long life if their use is on the order of a few times per week Replace devices...

Page 22: ...precision measurements with conventional slotted connectors The precision slotless connector was developed to eliminate this problem The PSC has a center conductor with a solid cylindrical shell the...

Page 23: ...connector that cannot be removed with compressed air or nitrogen Refer to Table 6 2 on page 6 3 for part numbers for isopropyl alcohol and cleaning swabs a Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to...

Page 24: ...sultant 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 2 on page 2 4 assumes new gages...

Page 25: ...ure readings It will serve as a good troubleshooting tool when you suspect damage may have occurred to the device If either visual inspection or electrical performance suggests that the connector inte...

Page 26: ...formation c As you watch the gage pointer gently tap the barrel of the gage to settle the reading The gage pointer should line up exactly with the zero mark on the gage If not adjust the zero set knob...

Page 27: ...85052D 3 9 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Figure 3 2 Gaging 3 5 mm Connectors...

Page 28: ...n the connector nut finger tight 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 Do not twist or screw the connec...

Page 29: ...nches within 90 degrees of each other before applying force See Figure 3 3 Wrenches opposing each other greater than 90 degrees apart will cause a lifting action which can misalign and stress the conn...

Page 30: ...vice body is twisted 1 Use an open end wrench to prevent the device body from turning 2 Use another open end wrench to loosen the connecting nut 3 Complete the separation by hand turning only the conn...

Page 31: ...85052D 4 1 4 Performance Verification...

Page 32: ...s are carefully modeled to give very accurate electrical representation The mechanical measurements are then traced to NIST through various plug and ring gages and other mechanical measurements 2 Each...

Page 33: ...to Contacting Agilent on page 5 4 for a list of offices How Often to Recertify The suggested initial interval for recertification is 12 months or sooner The actual need for recertification depends on...

Page 34: ...4 4 85052D Performance Verification Recertification...

Page 35: ...85052D 5 1 5 Troubleshooting...

Page 36: ...oting 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 Trou...

Page 37: ...ress a technical contact person within your company and the person s complete telephone number the model number and serial number of the kit the part number and serial number of each device the type o...

Page 38: ...20 87 44 11 fax 0820 87 44 22 Belgium tel 32 0 2 404 9340 alt 32 0 2 404 9000 fax 32 0 2 404 9395 Denmark tel 45 7013 1515 alt 45 7013 7313 fax 45 7013 1555 Finland tel 358 10 855 2100 fax 358 0 10 85...

Page 39: ...85052D 6 1 6 Replaceable Parts...

Page 40: ...e Parts for the 85052D Calibration Kit Description Qty per kit Agilent Part Number Calibration Devices 3 5 mm Broadband load m a 1 00902 60003 Broadband load f a 1 00902 60004 Offset short m 1 85052 6...

Page 41: ...SD Protection Devices Grounding wrist strap 1 9300 1367 5 ft grounding cord for wrist strap 1 9300 0980 2 ft by 4 ft conductive table mat with 15 ft grounding wire 1 9300 0797 ESD heel strap 1 9300 13...

Page 42: ...6 4 85052D Replaceable Parts Introduction Figure 6 1 Replaceable Parts for the 85052D Calibration Kit...

Page 43: ...85052D 6 5 Replaceable Parts Introduction Figure 6 2 Replaceable Parts for the 85052D Calibration Kit...

Page 44: ...6 6 85052D Replaceable Parts Introduction...

Page 45: ...85052D A 1 A Standard Definitions...

Page 46: ...rd Class Assignments for the 8510 Network Analyzer Disk File Name CK_35mmD3 Calibration Kit Label 3 5 mm D 3 Class A B C D E F G Standard Class Label S11A 2 Open S11B 1 Short S11C 9 Loads S22A 2 Open...

Page 47: ...l S11A 2 Open S11B 1 Short S11C 3 Loads S22A 2 Open S22B 1 Short S22C 3 Loads Forward transmission 4 Thru Reverse transmission 4 Thru Forward match 4 Thru Reverse match 4 Thru Response 1 2 4 Response...

Page 48: ...defined as match standards 3 If you are performing an LRM calibration S21T and S12T must be defined as line standards S11A and S22A must be defined as reflection standards S11B S11C S22B and S22C must...

Page 49: ...Kit Label _________________ Class A B C D E F G Standard Class Label S11A S11B S11C S22A S22B S22C Forward transmission Reverse transmission Forward match Reverse match Forward isolationa a The forwar...

Page 50: ...C D E F G Standard Class Label S11A S11B S11C S22A S22B S22C Forward transmission Reverse transmission Forward match Reverse match Response Response isolation TRL thru TRL reflect TRL line or match T...

Page 51: ...st be defined as match standards 3 If you are performing an LRM calibration S21T and S12T must be defined as line standards S11A and S22A must be defined as reflection standards S11B S11C S22B and S22...

Page 52: ...ecify the mathematical model of each device This information must be loaded into the network analyzer to perform valid calibrations Refer to your network analyzer user s guide for instructions on load...

Page 53: ...ax Open 3 4 5 Openf 6 9558 1 0259 0 01435 0 0028 0 50 0 0 999 Coax 3 5 2 92 6 Openf 5 9588 11 195 0 5076 0 00243 0 50 0 0 999 Coax 3 5 SMA 7 Openf 13 4203 1 9452 0 5459 0 01594 0 50 0 0 999 Coax 2 92...

Page 54: ...or Waveguide Standard Label Number Type Delay in ps Z 0 in Loss in G s Min Max 1 Short 0 0 0 0 31 798 50 2 191 0 999 Coax Short 2 Open 49 43 310 13 23 17 0 16 29 243 50 2 2 0 999 Coax Open 3 Load Fxd...

Page 55: ...de Standard Label Number Type L0 10 12 H L1 10 24 H Hz L2 10 33 H Hz 2 L3 10 45 H Hz 3 Delay in ps Z 0 Loss in G s Min Max 1 Short 2 0765 108 54 2 1705 0 01 31 785 50 2 366 0 999 Coax Short 2 Open 49...

Page 56: ...Ensure system Z0 of network analyzer is set to this value Calibration Kit Label ____________________________ Standardb b Open short load delay thru or arbitrary impedance C0 10 15 F C1 10 27 F Hz C2...

Page 57: ...C1 10 27 F Hz C2 10 36 F Hz 2 C3 10 45 F Hz 3 Fixed c or Sliding Offset Frequency in GHzd Coax or Waveguide Standard Label Number Type Delay in ps Z 0 in Loss in G s Min Max 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a Ensure...

Page 58: ...Hz C2 10 36 F Hz 2 C3 10 45 F Hz 3 Fixed or sliding Offset Frequency in GHzc Coax or Waveguide Standard Label Number Type L0 10 12 H L1 10 24 H Hz L2 10 33 H Hz 2 L3 10 45 H Hz 3 Delay in ps Z 0 Loss...

Page 59: ...r cleaning 3 4 damage 3 3 defects 3 3 female 3 4 gage accuracy 3 6 handling 3 6 3 8 use of 3 6 zeroing 3 6 3 8 gaging 3 6 3 8 to determine pin depth 3 6 when to do 3 7 mating plane surfaces cleaning 3...

Page 60: ...cteristics 2 3 affect on electrical performance 2 3 verifying 3 6 MIL STD 45662 calibration 4 3 N National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST 2 6 4 2 nitrogen for cleaning 3 4 nominal standard...

Page 61: ...and Technology NIST 2 6 4 2 static discharge 3 2 electricity 3 2 storage 3 12 storage case part number 6 2 strap heel and wrist part number 6 3 supplies cleaning 1 3 part number 6 3 swabs cleaning 3...

Page 62: ...Index iv 85052D Index...

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