Keysight Technologies 85091D Reference Manual Download Page 1

Reference 

Guide

Keysight  
Electronic Calibration Modules

This manual provides documentation for the following models:

RF 

2-Port:

 

85091D, 85092D, 85093D, 85094D, 85096D, 85098D, 85099D

 

N7550A, N7551A, N7552A

RF 4-Port: N4431D     

Microwave 2-Port:

 

N4690D, N4691D, N4692D, N4693D, N4694D, 

N4696D

, N7553A,

 

N7554A, and N7555A

Microwave 4-Port:

 

N4432D, and N4433D

This is the latest ECal modules Reference Guide. 
For legacy ECal models, refer to the N4693-90001 
Reference Guide:

https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/9018-03493/
reference-guides/9018-03493.pdf

Summary of Contents for 85091D

Page 1: ... 85098D 85099D N7550A N7551A N7552A RF 4 Port N4431D Microwave 2 Port N4690D N4691D N4692D N4693D N4694D N4696D N7553A N7554A and N7555A Microwave 4 Port N4432D and N4433D This is the latest ECal modules Reference Guide For legacy ECal models refer to the N4693 90001 Reference Guide https www keysight com us en assets 9018 03493 reference guides 9018 03493 pdf ...

Page 2: ...to U S government customers under its standard commercial license which is embodied in its End User License Agreement EULA a copy of which can be found at http www keysight com find s weula The license set forth in the EULA represents the exclusive authority by which the U S government may use modify distribute or disclose the Software The EULA and the license set forth therein does not require or...

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Page 5: ...rk Analyzers 1 21 Service and Recertification 1 29 Contacting Keysight 1 29 Returning Devices to Keysight 1 29 Recertification of ECal Modules 1 30 Safety and Regulatory Information 1 32 Safety Notices 1 33 Instrument Markings 1 33 Compliance Notices 1 34 2 Preparing ECal for Use Inspecting the ECal Kit 2 1 Inspect the Kit Contents 2 1 Locate the Serial Number 2 1 Record the Serial Number 2 3 Veri...

Page 6: ...solation 3 7 Calibration Methods for Non Insertable Devices 3 8 Finding More Information on Performing a Calibration 3 10 Validating a Calibration 3 11 ECal Confidence Check Basic Validation of the Calibration 3 11 System Verification Procedure Traceable Accuracy Validation of the Calibrated Measurement System 3 12 ECal Troubleshooting 3 14 4 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Electrostatic D...

Page 7: ... 3 Electrical Specifications 5 4 8509xD Series 5 4 N755xA Series 5 7 N4431D 3 5 mm 5 8 N4431D Type N 50 Ω 5 8 N4431D 7 16 5 9 N4431D 4 3 10 5 9 N4432D Type N 50 Ω 5 10 N4433D 3 5 mm 5 10 N469xD Series 5 11 Characteristic Performance 5 14 N755xA Series 5 14 N4431D 3 5 mm 5 15 N4431D 4 3 10 5 15 N4431D 7 16 5 16 N4431D Type N 50 Ω 5 16 N4432D Type N 50 Ω Microwave 5 17 N4433D 3 5 mm Microwave 5 17 N...

Page 8: ...ype N 50 ohm Modules and Accessories 6 3 Type N 75 ohm Modules and Accessories 6 4 1 85 mm Modules and Accessories 6 5 2 4 mm Modules and Accessories 6 6 2 92 mm Modules and Accessories 6 7 3 5 mm Modules and Accessories 6 8 4 3 10 Modules and Accessories 6 9 7 mm Modules and Accessories 6 10 7 16 Modules and Accessories 6 11 Other ECal Accessories 6 12 ...

Page 9: ...calibration solutions with operating frequencies starting as low as DC and ending as high as 67 GHz and N7550 1 2 3 4 5A series provide two port calibration solutions with operating frequencies starting as low as DC and ending as high as 26 5 GHz The N4431 2 3D series provide four port calibration solutions with operating frequencies starting as low as DC and ending as high as 26 5 GHz Prerequisit...

Page 10: ...ion using a 2 port ECal module N755xA and N469xD requires only four connections Ignoring connection related errors the following table compares the accuracy of ECal versus mechanical calibration in various calibration options N755xA ECals can be used for S parameter measurement calibrations The residual measurement uncertainty makes them unsuitable for advanced applications such as load pull noise...

Page 11: ...repeatable measurements from your calibration standards maintenance needs to be performed on the test port connectors cables and calibration standards Also maintain at least one sample of the device under test or some known device as your reference device A verification kit may be used for this purpose After calibration measure the reference device and note its responses Periodically remeasure the...

Page 12: ... microwave ECal modules You can order ECal modules by selecting the model number followed by the desired options 8509xD Modules RF Two Port ECal modules from this series are available with the connector types and frequency ranges shown in Table 1 2 on page 1 10 Mixed connector options allow you to configure the module with a different connector type at each port as shown in Figure 1 9 Figure 1 1 M...

Page 13: ...Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide 1 5 General Information Models and Options Figure 1 2 Model 85092D Type N 50 ohm m and f shown Figure 1 3 Model 85093D Option 3 5 mm m and f shown ...

Page 14: ...1 6 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide General Information Models and Options 1 Figure 1 4 Model 85094D 4 3 10 m and f shown Figure 1 5 Model 85096D Type N 75 ohm m and f shown ...

Page 15: ...Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide 1 7 General Information Models and Options Figure 1 6 Model 85098D 7 16 m and f shown Figure 1 7 Model 85099D Type F 75 ohm 7 mm ...

Page 16: ...z 0DC 85094D M0F 85094D 00M 85094D 00F 85096D Type N 75 ohm 300 kHz to 9 GHz 003 85096D M0F 85096D 00M 85096D 00F DC to 9 GHz 0DC 85096D M0F 85096D 00M 85096D 00F 85098D 7 16 300 kHz to 7 5 GHz 003 85098D M0F 85098D 00M 85098D 00F DC to 7 5 GHz 0DC 85098D M0F 85098D 00M 85098D 00F 85099D Type F 75 ohm 300 kHz to 6 GHz 003 85099D M0F 85099D 00M 85099D 00F DC to 6 GHz 0DC 85099D M0F 85099D 00M 85099...

Page 17: ...m this series are available with the connector types and frequency ranges shown in Table 1 2 on page 1 10 Mixed connector options allow you to configure the module with a different connector type at each port as shown in Figure 1 9 Figure 1 8 Model N755xA Option Type N m and f shown Figure 1 9 Model N7554A Option 3 5 mm m and f shown ...

Page 18: ...52A 3MF N7552A 3MM N7552A 3FF N7553A Type N 50 ohm DC to 14 GHz N7553A NMF N7553A NMM N7553A NFF 3 5 mm N7553A 3MF N7553A 3MM N7553A 3FF N7554A Type N 50 ohm DC to 18 GHz N7554A NMF N7554A NMM N7554A NFF 3 5 mm N7554A 3MF N7554A 3MM N7554A 3FF N7555A 3 5 mm DC to 26 5 GHz N7555A 3MF N7555A 3MM N7555A 3FF a Option 0DC frequency range is DC to xx x GHz Option 100 frequency range is 10 MHz to xx x GH...

Page 19: ... series are available with the connector types and frequency ranges shown in Table 1 2 on page 1 10 Mixed connector options allow you to configure the module with a different connector type at each port as shown in Figure 1 9 on page 1 9 Figure 1 10 Model N4431D Option Type N m and f shown Figure 1 11 Model N4431D Option 3 5 mm f and f shown ...

Page 20: ...1 12 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide General Information Models and Options 1 Figure 1 12 Model N4431D Option 4 3 10 m and f shown Figure 1 13 Model N4431D Option 7 16 m and f shown ...

Page 21: ...ort A Option Port B Option Port C Option Port D Option 3 5 mm f 101 201 301 401 3 5 mm m 102 202 302 402 Type N 50Ω f 103 203 303 403 Type N 50Ω m 104 204 304 404 7 16 f a 105 205 305 405 7 16 m a 106 206 306 406 4 3 10 f b 107 207 307 406 4 3 10 m b 108 208 308 407 a Limits ECal module high frequency to 7 5 GHz b Limits ECal module high frequency to 12 GHz N4431D Other Options Description A6J Add...

Page 22: ... from this series are available with the connector types and frequency ranges shown in Table 1 2 on page 1 10 Mixed connector options allow you to configure the module with a different connector type at each port as shown in Figure 1 9 Figure 1 14 Model N4690D Option Type N m and f shown Figure 1 15 Model N4691D Option 3 5 mm m and f shown ...

Page 23: ...Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide 1 15 General Information Models and Options Figure 1 16 Model N4692D Option 2 92 mm m and f shown Figure 1 17 Model N4693D Option 2 4 mm m and f shown ...

Page 24: ...1 16 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide General Information Models and Options 1 Figure 1 18 Model N4694D Option 1 85 mm m and f shown Figure 1 19 Model N4696D Option 7 mm ...

Page 25: ... 0DC N4693D M0F N4693D M0M N4693D F0F 10 MHz to 50 GHz 100 N4694D 1 85 mm DC to 67 GHz 0DC N4691D M0F N4691D M0M N4691D F0F 10 MHz to 67 GHz 100 N4696D 7 0 mm DC to 18 GHz 0DC n a n a n a 300 kHz to 18 GHz 003 a Option 0DC frequency range is DC to xx x GHz Option 003 frequency range is 300 kHz to xx x GHz Option 100 frequency range is 10 MHz to xx x GHz N469xD Other Options Description A6J Adds AN...

Page 26: ...odules from this series are available with the connector types and frequency ranges shown in Table 1 2 on page 1 10 Mixed connector options allow you to configure the module with a different connector type at each port as shown in Figure 1 9 Figure 1 20 Model N4432D Option Type N m and f shown Figure 1 21 Model N4432D Option 3 5 mm f and f shown ...

Page 27: ...Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide 1 19 General Information Models and Options Figure 1 22 Model N4433D Option 3 5 mm f and f shown ...

Page 28: ...to xx x GHz Table 1 7 N4432D Mixed Connector Options Connector Type Port A Option Port B Option Port C Option Port D Option 3 5 mm f a 101 201 301 401 3 5 mm m a 102 202 302 402 Type N 50Ω f 103 203 303 403 Type N 50Ω m 104 204 304 404 a Frequency range of ECal module limited by other connectors Table 1 8 N4433D Mixed Connector Options Connector Type Port A Option Port B Option Port C Option Port ...

Page 29: ...p Table 1 9 8509xD Compatible Network Analyzers Network Analyzers 85091D 85092D 85093D 85094D 85096D 85098D 85099D ECal Module Series Interface Required a Required VNA firmware revision b PNA Network Analyzers N522xA N523xA N524xA Yes A 10 49 07 USB N522xB N523xB N524xB Yes USB ENA Network Analyzers E5061B Yes B 05 02 USB E5063A Yes A 05 06 USB E5071C Yes B 14 03 USB E5072A Yes B 02 44 USB E5080A ...

Page 30: ...USB N99xxB Yes USB a 8509xD supports any USB 2 0 compliant hub It can communicate at High Speed 480 Mbps and Full Speed 12 Mbps b If the required VNA firmware revision is blank there are no VNA firmware revision restrictions for the operation of ECal Table 1 9 8509xD Compatible Network Analyzers Network Analyzers 85091D 85092D 85093D 85094D 85096D 85098D 85099D ECal Module Series Interface Require...

Page 31: ...23xA N524xA Yes A 10 49 07 USB N522xB N523xB N524xB Yes USB ENA Network Analyzers E5061B Yes B 04 86 USB E5063A Yes A 03 72 USB E5071C Yes B 13 32 USB E5072A Yes B 02 39 USB E5080A Yes A 12 55 05 USB E5080B Yes USB PXIe Vector Network Analyzer M937xA Yes A 03 10 USB M9485A Yes A 03 10 USB M980xA Yes USB Streamline Vector Network Analyzer P937xA Yes A 10 55 07 USB P937xB P938xB Yes USB P500xA P502x...

Page 32: ... N755xA supports any USB 2 0 compliant hub It can communicate at High Speed 480 Mbps and Full Speed 12 Mbps b If the required VNA firmware revision is blank there are no VNA firmware revision restrictions for the operation of ECal Table 1 10 N755xA Compatible Network Analyzers Network Analyzers N755xA Compatibility Interface Required a Required VNA firmware revision b ...

Page 33: ...24xA Yes A 10 60 04 Yes A 10 60 04 USB N522xB N523xB N524xB Yes A 12 85 00 Yes A 12 85 00 USB ENA Network Analyzers E5061B Yes B 05 02 No USB E5063A Yes B 05 06 No USB E5071C Yes B 14 03 No USB E5072A Yesc B 02 44 No USB E5080A Yes A 12 55 05 Yes A 12 55 05 USB E5080B Yes Yes USB PXIe Vector Network Analyzer M937xA Yes A 10 55 07 Yes A 10 55 07 USB M9485A Yes A 10 55 07 Yes A 10 55 07 USB M980xA Y...

Page 34: ...t High Speed 480 Mbps and Full Speed 12 Mbps b If the required VNA firmware revision is blank there are no VNA firmware revision restrictions for the operation of ECal c N4431 2D ECal drivers must be updated Contact Keysight Technologies for updating the drivers Refer to Con tacting Keysight on page 29 Table 1 11 N443xD Compatible Network Analyzers Network Analyzers N4431D N4432D Compatibility N44...

Page 35: ...0 60 04 Yes A 10 60 04 USB N522xB N523xB N524xB Yes A 12 85 00 Yes A 12 85 00 USB ENA Network Analyzers E5061B Yes B 05 02 No USB E5063A Yes A 05 06 No USB E5071C Yes B 14 03 No USB E5072A Yesc B 02 44 No USB E5080A Yes A 12 60 03 Yes A 12 60 03 USB E5080B Yes Yes USB PXIe Vector Network Analyzer M937xA Yes A 12 60 02 Yes A 12 60 02 USB M9485A Yes A 12 60 02 Yes A 12 60 02 USB M980xA Yes Yes USB S...

Page 36: ...Speed 12 Mbps b If the required VNA firmware revision is blank there are no VNA firmware revision restrictions for the operation of ECal c N4696D ECal drivers must be updated Contact Keysight Technologies for updating the drivers Refer to Contacting Keysight on page 29 Table 1 12 N469xD Compatible Network Analyzers Network Analyzers N4690D N4691D N4692D N4696D Compatibility N4693D N4694D Compatibi...

Page 37: ... product to Keysight please contact Keysight and provide the following information your company name and address a technical contact person within your company and the person s complete telephone number including country code and area code the model number and serial number of the case N755xA N469xD and N443xD must be returned to factory for recertification and service Refer to Definitions N7550A ...

Page 38: ...onal Institute of Standards and Technology NIST The airline and short characteristics are developed from mechanical measurements The mechanical measurements and material properties 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 module is electrical...

Page 39: ...Technology NIST traceable numbers a calibration report for each traceable module listing measured values specifications and uncertainties a new set of S parameter data embedded in module memory if the old set of S parameters data no longer allows for a calibration that meets all performance specifications Keysight Technologies offers different types of calibration for the recertification of the mo...

Page 40: ...ce denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in personal injury Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met The CAUTION notice denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure practice or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to ...

Page 41: ...ste for disposal Reference WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC The CE marking is a legal compliance marking of the European Community This CE marking shows that the product complies with all the relevant European Legal Directives This mark designates the product is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A product reference CISPR 11 Clause 5 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 Cet app...

Page 42: ...ies with the essential requirements of the European EMC Directive as well as current editions of the following standards dates and editions are cited in the Declaration of Conformity IEC EN 61326 1 CISPR Pub 11 Group 1 class A AS NZS CISPR 11 ICES NMB 001 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB 001 du Canada 000 South Korean Class A EMC declarat...

Page 43: ...nformation Safety Information European Low Voltage Directive is not applicable for these products Declaration of Conformity A declaration of conformity for any of these ECal modules is available at http www keysight com go conformity or by contacting Keysight see Contacting Keysight on page 1 29 ...

Page 44: ...1 36 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide General Information Safety and Regulatory Information 1 ...

Page 45: ...rrange for repair or replacement of incomplete or damaged shipments without waiting for settlement from the transportation company See Contacting Keysight on page 1 29 Locate the Serial Number Your ECal kit has a unique serial number The serial number is printed on a label on the backside of the ECal module ECal Kit Serial Number The serial number with the MY US prefix on the backside of the ECal ...

Page 46: ... ECal kit is returned to Keysight for repair or recertification ECal Module Serial Number The serial number is located on the backside of the ECal module refer to Figure 2 1 Each ECal module is unique and is individually serialized The serial number is stored in the ECal module memory and may be accessed by a network analyzer when the ECal is used to perform a calibration Test reports for an ECal ...

Page 47: ...Verify Electrical Performance To verify electrical performance of the module see Validating a Calibration on page 3 11 Equipment Required but Not Supplied Pin Depth Gages Gages for measuring recession or protrusion are not provided in the kit See Chapter 6 Replaceable Parts or contact Keysight to order gages and other test accessories Table 2 1 Table for Tracking Serial Numbers ECal Kit Model Numb...

Page 48: ...Description Part No 85091D 1 85091D ECal Module 1 South Korean Class A EMC Declaration 5061 7383 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 1 China RoHS Addendum for Test Accessories RF and Microwave 9320 6695 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 Critical Care Document 85051 90032 1 Transit case 1540 2367 1 Wrench Torque 12 in lb 3 4 in open end 8710 1766 1 QuickStart Guide 85092 90001 1 Un...

Page 49: ... South Korean Class A EMC Declaration 5061 7383 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 1 China RoHS Addendum for Test Accessories RF and Microwave 9320 6695 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 Critical Care Document 85051 90032 1 Transit case 1540 2367 1 Wrench Torque 12 in lb 3 4 in open end 8710 1766 1 QuickStart Guide 85092 90001 1 Unbox Guide 85092 90002 ...

Page 50: ... 5061 7383 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 1 China RoHS Addendum for Test Accessories RF and Microwave 9320 6695 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 Critical Care Document 85051 90032 1 Transit case 1540 2367 1 Wrench Torque 8 in lb 20 mm open end 8710 1764 1 Wrench Torque 8 in lb 20 mm open end 8710 1765 1 Wrench spanner 08513 20014 1 QuickStart Guide 85092 90001 1 Unbox Guide ...

Page 51: ...ule 1 South Korean Class A EMC Declaration 5061 7383 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 1 China RoHS Addendum for Test Accessories RF and Microwave 9320 6695 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 Critical Care Document 85051 90032 1 Transit case 1540 2367 1 Wrench Torque 22 mm 12 in lb 8710 2811 1 QuickStart Guide 85092 90001 1 Unbox Guide 85092 90002 ...

Page 52: ...EMC Declaration 5061 7383 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 1 China RoHS Addendum for Test Accessories RF and Microwave 9320 6695 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 Critical Care Document 85051 90032 1 Transit case 1540 2367 1 Wrench 1 2 in to 5 16 in open end 8710 1770 1 Wrench Torque 12 in lb 3 4 in open end 8710 1766 1 QuickStart Guide 85092 90001 1 Unbox Guide 85092 90002 ...

Page 53: ...n 5061 7383 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 1 China RoHS Addendum for Test Accessories RF and Microwave 9320 6695 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 Critical Care Document 85051 90032 1 Transit case 1540 2367 1 Tool hand and miscellaneous hard chrome finish 8710 2174 1 Torque Wrench 2 26 N m 1 1 16 in hard chrome finish 8710 2175 1 QuickStart Guide 85092 90001 1 Unbox Guide 850...

Page 54: ...Description Part No 85099D 1 85099D ECal Module 1 South Korean Class A EMC Declaration 5061 7383 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 Critical Care Document 85051 90032 1 Transit case 1540 2367 1 Type F Wrench 8710 1841 1 QuickStart Guide 85092 90001 1 Unbox Guide 85092 90002 ...

Page 55: ... N755xA 1 N755xA ECal Module 1 South Korean Class A EMC Declaration 5061 7383 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 2 Foam cushion set 30 5x23 5x14 cm 0 9 lbs Density Polyethylene 9220 8151 1 Lanyard 9223 1111 1 China RoHS Addendum for Test Accessories RF and Microwave 9320 6695 1 Finding Product Manual Sheet 9320 6794 1 Assy lanyard N7550 60008 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 Qui...

Page 56: ...ficate 5962 0476 1 Wrench spanner 08513 20014 1 Wrench Torque 8 in lb 20 mm open end 8710 1764 1 Wrench Torque 8 in lb 5 16 in open end 8710 1765 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 3 5 mm Inner contact tool 5022 9143a a Only available for Option 010 and mixed options with 3 5 mm f connectors See also https literature cdn key sight com litweb pdf N4431 90013 pdf 4 3 5 mm Inner conta...

Page 57: ...D ECal Module 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 3 5 mm Inner contact tool 5022 9143b 4 3 5 mm Inner contact 5021 6558b 1 QuickStart Guide N4431 90004 a Torque wrench varies with options b Only available for Option 010 and mixed options with 3 5 mm f connectors See also https literature cdn key sight com litweb pdf N4431 90013 pdf ...

Page 58: ...dendum for Test Accessories RF and Microwave 9320 6695 1 Finding Product Manual Sheet 9320 6794 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 Critical Care Document 85051 90032 1 Transit case 1540 2345 1 Wrench 1 2 in to 5 16 in open end 8710 1770 1 Wrench Torque 8 in lb 20 mm open end 8710 1764a a 8710 1764 and 8170 1765 are only available for the N4691 2 3 4D models 1 Wrench Torque 8 in lb ...

Page 59: ...cription Part No N4432D Option 020 1 N4432D ECal Module 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 1 Torque Wrench 3 4 in 1 3 N m 8710 1766 1 USB A plug to micro B plug Cable 2 m 8121 2671 1 QuickStart Guide N4431 90004 Table 2 15 N4432D Kit Contents Qty Description Part No N4432D Mixed Connector Optionsa a Torque wrench varies with options 1 N4432D ECal Module 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 1 USB A...

Page 60: ...o https literature cdn key sight com litweb pdf N4431 90013 pdf 4 3 5 mm Inner contact 5021 6558a 1 Quick Start Reference Guide N4431 90004 Table 2 17 N4433D Kit Contents Qty Description Part No N4433D Mixed Connector Options 1 N4433D ECal Module 1 Calibration certificate 5962 0476 1 Torque Wrench 20 mm 0 9 N m 8710 1764 1 Torque Wrench 5 16 0 9 N m 8710 1765 1 Wrench spanner N4431 20014 1 USB A p...

Page 61: ...le with male to female connectors N4431D Options Option 010 configures the model with 3 5 mm f and 020 configures the module with Type N 50 ohm f connectors on all ports Option UK6 adds a commercial calibration certificate with measured data For more refer to N4431D Modules RF Four Port on page 1 11 N469xD Options Where Option F0F configures the module with female to female connectors Option M0M c...

Page 62: ... wrist strap attached to it when handling or operating the ECal module Wear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor Ground yourself before you clean inspect or make a connection to an ECal module You can for example grasp the grounded outer shell of the analyzer test port or cable connector briefly Avoid touching the center conductor of the test ports For more information abou...

Page 63: ...dically This not only provides assurance of proper mechanical tolerances and thus connector performance but can also indicate situations where the potential for damage to another connector may exist ECal modules can be damaged if you apply excessive torque to the connectors See Table 4 1 on page 4 21 for required torque settings ...

Page 64: ...imum input power is exceeded when calibrating compression may occur b When using the PNA X the power level can be increased after calibration with minimal impact on measurement accuracy 5 0 dBm 15 0 dBm 5 0 dBm 7 0 dBm Typical Maximum DC Level Applied to Test Portc c Maximum DC level applied to test port where Option 0DC for N469xD and N443xD is set to 0 volts 10 Volts 0 Volts 10 Volts 3 Volts Typ...

Page 65: ...ules Reference Guide 2 21 Preparing ECal for Use Operating and Safety Precautions N443xD Series 20 C to 26 C and up to 95 relative humidity RH at 40 C non condensing For more details see Environmental Specifications on page 5 2 ...

Page 66: ...2 22 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Preparing ECal for Use Operating and Safety Precautions 2 ...

Page 67: ...s The ECal module has three different LEDs that may be displayed during operation Table 3 1 N755xA Status LED Operation Status LED Color Description Off ECal is not connected to an instrument or is malfunctioning See also Figure ECal Troubleshooting on page 3 14 Steady Green ECal is connected functioning and communicating normally a Orange ECal connected and functioning but is not communicating wi...

Page 68: ...leshooting on page 3 14 Steady Green ECal is connected functioning warmed up and communicating normally a Alternating Green Orange Flashing ECal is too cold and unable to regulate internal temperature to setpoint Performance may be degraded beyond specifications See also Figure ECal Troubleshooting on page 3 14 Alternating Green Red Flashing ECal is too hot and unable to regulate internal temperat...

Page 69: ...t and follow the prompts 8 When the calibration is complete remove the ECal module and connect the DUT Required Procedure for All Calibrations ENA E5061B E5063A E5071C and E5072A For all calibration types complete the following steps 1 Connect an ECal module to the analyzer having the appropriate frequency range and connector type 2 Wait until LED turns green 3 Set up the analyzer in the measureme...

Page 70: ...ncy power sweep and other stimulus settings 4 View the response uncorrected and optimize the analyzer settings as needed 5 Connect the ECal module to the measurement ports 6 Set instrument to frequency range that is compatible with your ECal module 7 Navigate to Cal 5 Mechanical Cal ECal For each test port to be calibrated press the Change DUT Connectors and follow the prompts Excessive torque can...

Page 71: ...t ECal model 9 Press Finish 10 Press Start Calibration 11 In the Calibration Wizard window that opens press Measure 12 Continue to follow the prompts for the other port and when the calibration is complete remove the ECal module and connect the DUT For more information on using an ECal module with the FieldFox refer to the User s Guide for your model on www keysight com Excessive torque can damage...

Page 72: ...s Yes Yes Yes Yes Full 2 Port Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Full N Port where N 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Enhanced Response Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes QSOLT Yes Yes Yes No Yes Advanced Settings Adapter Removal Yes Yes Yes No No Flush zero length THRU Yes Yes Yes No Yes Unknown THRU Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes User Characterization Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes b a ECal calibrations are not supported on the N9912A b FieldFox user charact...

Page 73: ...isolation with a two three or four port calibration the analyzer automatically applies averaging to reduce noise in the measurement Without averaging you will have noise in the measurement of the crosstalk and could raise the noise floor when the analyzer uses this in its error correction The analyzer system isolation is normally sufficient for most measurements and correction for it is usually un...

Page 74: ... a male connector on one test port and a female connector on the other test port of the same connector type Use Unknown Thru Calibration Unknown Thru calibration is currently available with all PNA network analyzers except the E8801 2 3A It is easy to perform and can be used on any two ports when using a multiport PNA It causes minimal cable movement if the Thru standard has the same footprint as ...

Page 75: ... the module The module can store up to five user defined characterizations in addition to the factory characterization data User Characterization is currently available with PNA and PXIe FieldFox user characterizations must be performed on a PNA or ENA To perform a User Characterization a calibration kit having the same connector type as the new reference plane is required For detailed information...

Page 76: ...To view the PNA or PXIe Help file that is embedded in the analyzer press the Help key on the front panel of the network analyzer To view a user guide or Help file on the Internet use the following steps 1 Go to www keysight com 2 Enter your analyzer model number Ex N5242A in the search function and click Search 3 Click on the Manuals hyperlink 4 Open the PDF of the User Guide or Help Do not perfor...

Page 77: ...d the availability of a Keysight verification kit ECal Confidence Check Basic Validation of the Calibration The ECal Confidence Check allows you to measure an impedance state in the ECal module called the confidence state and compare your measurement data with factory measurement data stored in ECal memory of the same confidence state The ECal Confidence Check overlays the two measurement traces s...

Page 78: ...ou cannot measure the confidence state with an S22 measurement if an S11 1 port calibration is active For detailed information on performing an ECal Confidence Check using a ENA PNA or PXIe series instruments refer to the appropriate online Help To use the Internet to view the ENA PNA or PXIe online Help use the steps listed in Finding More Information on Performing a Calibration on page 3 10 Syst...

Page 79: ... measured precisely by Keysight s accredited test laboratory The measurement data and uncertainty of each standard are provided in each kit on a disk or USB storage drive Verification kits may be re certified by Keysight Contact Keysight for information about ordering verification kits see Contacting Keysight on page 1 29 For detailed information on using your analyzer s built in System Verificati...

Page 80: ...e Flashing ECal is too cold and unable to regulate internal temperature to setpoint ECal is too cold and unable to regulate internal temperature to setpoint Move ECal to a warmer location Refer to Environmental Specifications on page 5 2 Alternating Green Red Flashing ECal is too hot and unable to regulate internal temperature to setpoint ECal is too hot and unable to regulate internal temperature...

Page 81: ...tware is up to date Faulty instrument USB port Connect to a different USB port on the instrument Faulty USB cable Connect via a different USB cable Faulty USB hub Connect ECal directly to a USB port on the instrument Off The ECal is not functioning ECal is not connected to instrument Double check the USB connectors are firmly inserted Faulty instrument USB port Connect to a different USB port on t...

Page 82: ...3 16 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Operating ECal Module ECal Troubleshooting 3 ...

Page 83: ...s or when making connections to the test set always use a grounded conductive table mat while making 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 clean inspect or make a connection to a static sensitive device or test port You can for example grasp t...

Page 84: ...4 2 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Electrostatic Discharge 4 Figure 4 1 ESD Protection Using Mat Wrist Strap and Grounded Power Cord ...

Page 85: ...erefore more subject to wear It is recommended that an adapter be used as a test port saver to minimize the wear on the connectors Replace devices with worn connectors Inspect the Mating Plane Surfaces Uniform contact between the connectors at all points on their mating plane surfaces is required for a good connection See Figure 4 2 for an example of locations of mating plane surfaces Look especia...

Page 86: ...ane surfaces is normal and is evident as light scratches or shallow circular marks distributed more or less uniformly over the mating plane surface Other small defects and cosmetic imperfections are also normal 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 ag...

Page 87: ...th damaged contact fingers will not make good electrical contact and must be repaired or replaced Due to the tighter mechanical specifications of precision devices inspection is particularly important when you are mating nonprecision to precision devices When a 3 5 mm female connector s contact fingers are bent or broken you can perform a self repair on the inner contacts by using a connector repa...

Page 88: ...ects when directed into a connector These electrostatic effects can damage the device For additional information refer to Electrostatic Discharge on page 4 1 earlier in this chapter Always use protective eyewear when using compressed air or nitrogen The following cleaning procedure can be used for most coaxial connectors Keep isopropyl alcohol away from heat sparks and flame Store in a tightly clo...

Page 89: ...enter and outer conductor mating plane surfaces Refer to Figure 4 2 on page 4 4 When cleaning a female connector use short strokes to avoid snagging the swab on the center conductor contact fingers c Let the alcohol evaporate then blow the mating plane surface dry with a gentle stream of clean low pressure compressed air or nitrogen Always completely dry a connector before you reassemble or use it...

Page 90: ...gentle stream of compressed air or nitrogen 6 When not in use keep the cloth in a plastic bag or box so that it does not collect dust or dirt For fixed connectors i e connectors attached to a device that cannot be freely moved 1 Fold a lint free cleaning cloth several times 2 Moisten the cloth with isopropyl alcohol 3 Press the moistened cloth against the connector interface and rotate the cloth t...

Page 91: ...ctor Even the resultant average can be in error by as much as 0 0001 inch 0 0025 mm due to systematic biasing errors usually resulting from worn gages and gage masters The information in Typical Pin Depth Values on page 5 26 assumes new gages and gage masters Therefore these systematic errors were not included in the uncertainty analysis As the gages endure more use the systematic errors can becom...

Page 92: ...le connector See Figure 4 3 on page 4 11 for an illustration of a typical gage for 3 5 mm 2 92mm 2 4 mm and 1 85 mm connectors See Figure 4 4 on page 4 12 for an illustration of a typical gage for Type N connectors See Figure 4 5 on page 4 13 for an illustration of a typical gage for 7 mm connectors Reading the Connector Gage The gage dial is divided up into increments of 0 0001 inch 0 0025 mm and...

Page 93: ...from the zero reference plane the indicator will move counterclockwise to determine the amount of recession which is read as a negative value If center conductor protrudes the indicator will move clockwise to measure the amount of protrusion which is read as a positive value Refer to Typical Pin Depth Values on page 5 26 for definitions of protrusion and recession Figure 4 3 Typical Gage 1 85 mm 2...

Page 94: ...4 12 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors 4 Figure 4 4 Typical Gage Type N Connectors ...

Page 95: ...Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide 4 13 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Figure 4 5 Typical Gage 7 mm Connectors ...

Page 96: ...d Refer to Visual Inspection on page 4 3 and Cleaning Connectors on page 4 6 3 While holding the gage by the barrel attach the gage to the gage master Connect the gage master finger tight Do not overtighten 4 Use the torque wrench recommended for use with your connector type to tighten the connecting nut to the gage master Refer to Table 4 1 on page 4 21 5 Type N Loosen the dial lock screw on the ...

Page 97: ...onductor is recessed by an amount indicated by the red numbers For more on 7 mm connectors See also Gaging Technique 7 mm Gage on page 4 16 1 85 2 4 2 92 3 5 mm Read the gage indicator dial Read only the black signs not the red signs 4 For maximum accuracy measure the connector a minimum of three times and take an average of the readings After each measurement rotate the gage a quarter turn to red...

Page 98: ...s of the gage with the connector Average a minimum of three readings each taken after a quarter turn rotation of the gage to reduce measurement variations that result from the gage or the connector face not being exactly perpendicular to the center axis To zero a gauge review the instructions in Zeroing Connector Gages on page 4 14 You must remove the collet with the collet extractor tool prior to...

Page 99: ...ll points on both mating surfaces is sufficient Very light finger pressure is enough to accomplish this 5 Make sure the connectors are properly supported Relieve any side pressure on the connection from long or heavy devices or cables 6 Torque the connection according to the procedures described in Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench on page 4 18 7 mm Devices Fully extend the connector sleeve o...

Page 100: ... Using a torque wrench guarantees the connection is not too tight preventing possible connector damage It also guarantees that all connections are equally tight Use the recommended torque wrench to make a final connection Table 4 1 on page 4 21 provides information on the torque wrench recommended for use with each connector type 1 Turn the connector nut This may be possible to do by hand if one o...

Page 101: ...Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide 4 19 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Making Connections Figure 4 7 Wrench Positions ...

Page 102: ... side pressure on the connection from long or heavy devices or cables 7 Apply force downward to the wrench handle This applies torque to the connection through the wrench Do not hold the wrench so tightly that you push the handle straight down along its length rather than pivoting it otherwise you apply an unknown amount of torque 8 Relieve any side pressure on the connection from long or heavy de...

Page 103: ...Torque Wrench Information Connector Type Torque Wrench Part Number Wrench Opening Torque Setting Torque Tolerancea 3 5 mm 2 92 mm 2 4 mm 1 85 mm test port 8710 1764 20 mm 90 N cm 8 in lb 9 N cm 0 8 in lb 3 5 mm 2 92 mm 2 4 mm 1 85 mm adapters 8710 1765 5 16 in 90 N cm 8 in lb 9 N cm 0 8 in lb Type N 50 Ω 8710 1766 3 4 in 135 N cm 12 in lb 13 5 N cm 1 2 in lb 7 mm 8710 1766 3 4 in 135 N cm 12 in lb...

Page 104: ...rage Box not included with an ECal kit Refer to ECal Kit Storage Box Option 150 N755xA Only on page 4 23 This is a container for securing your ECal module and accessories such as a USB cable wrenches and adapters For ordering information see Other ECal Accessories on page 6 12 Keep connectors clean Do not touch mating plane surfaces Natural skin oils and microscopic particles of dirt are easily tr...

Page 105: ...sories such as a USB cable wrenches and adapters Inside the storage box these items are safely placed within the ESD safe foam cutouts so they are protected from the work environment and are easily located when needed The ECal kit storage box is not designed for shipping Please retain the original shipping container to ship the ECal module and accessories back to Keysight for repair and recertific...

Page 106: ...4 24 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices ECal Kit Storage Box Option 150 N755xA Only 4 Figure 4 9 ECal Kit Ruggedized Plastic Storage Box Option 150 ...

Page 107: ...ce of the network analyzer is degraded Measurement Calibration This calibration determines the corrections necessary for accuracy enhanced correction on measurements Connector Pin Depth Values Pin depth is a relative measurement value between the center conductor and outer conductor mating surfaces All references to pin depth in this manual treat positive values as protrusions of the center conduc...

Page 108: ... Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of storage transportation and end use those stresses include but are not limited to temperature humidity shock vibration and power line conditions Test methods are aligned with IEC 60068 2 and levels are similar to MIL PRF 28800F Class 3 Table 5 2 Environmental Specifications for all ECal Modules Specifications Limits Temper...

Page 109: ...ics Environmental Specifications Barometric Pressure and Relative Humidity Barometric pressure and relative humidity also affect module performance The dielectric constant of the air between the inner and outer conductors of the module changes as the air pressure and humidity change ...

Page 110: ...Performance for 85091D 7 mm Parameter Frequency Range DC to 10 MHza a For option 0DC 300 kHz to 10 MHzb b For option 003 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1 to 3 GHz 3 to 6 GHz 6 to 9 GHz Directivity dB 52 45 52 52 50 45 Source Match dB 45 36 45 44 41 34 Reflection Tracking dB 0 04 0 10 0 04 0 04 0 07 0 10 Table 5 4 Electrical Performance for 85092D Type N 50Ω Parameter Frequency Range DC to 10 MHza a For option 0D...

Page 111: ...003 Table 5 6 Electrical Performance for 85094D 4 3 10 Parameter Frequency Range DC to 10 MHza 300 kHz to 10 MHzb 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1 to 3 GHz 3 to 6 GHz 6 to 9 GHz Directivity dB 47 45 47 47 44 43 Source Match dB 43 36 43 43 35 34 Reflection Tracking dB 0 03 0 10 0 03 0 03 0 07 0 09 a For option 0DC b For option 003 Table 5 7 Electrical Performance for 85096D Type N 75Ω Parameter Frequency Range DC...

Page 112: ...ctivity dB 47 45 47 47 46 45 Source Match dB 43 36 43 43 38 37 Reflection Tracking dB 0 03 0 10 0 03 0 03 0 05 0 06 a For option 0DC b For option 003 Table 5 9 Electrical Performance for 85099D Type F 75Ω Parameter Frequency Range DC to 10 MHza 300 kHz to 10 MHzb 10 MHz to 300 MHz 300 MHz to 1 3 GHz 1 3 to 3 GHz 3 to 6 GHz Directivity dB 50 45 50 48 43 41 Source Match dB 45 36 48 45 38 34 Reflecti...

Page 113: ...GHz 9 to 14 GHz 14 to 18 GHz 18 to 26 5 GHz Directivity dB 42 36 36 36 36 36 36 Source Match dB 37 30 30 30 28 28 27 Reflection Tracking dB 0 13 0 13 0 18 0 18 0 25 0 25 0 30 Table 5 11 Electrical Performance for N755xA Type N 50Ω a a When applied power exceeds 10 dBm calibration results will be degraded from the performance indicated in this table Parameter Frequency Range DC to 500 MHz 500 MHz t...

Page 114: ...requency Range DC to 10 MHz 10 MHz to 5 GHz 5 GHz to 9 GHz 9 GHz to 13 5 GHz Directivity dB 45 53 48 45 Source Match dB 36 50 45 37 Reflection Tracking dB 0 10 0 03 0 04 0 10 a When applied power exceeds 7 dBm calibration results will be degraded from the performance indicated in this table Table 5 13 Electrical Performance for N4431D Option 020a Parameter Frequency Range DC to 10 MHz 10 MHz to 5 ...

Page 115: ...meter Frequency Range DC to 10 MHz 10 MHz to 5 GHz 5 GHz to 7 5 GHz Directivity dB 45 50 47 Source Match dB 36 42 39 Reflection Tracking dB 0 10 0 06 0 09 a When applied power exceeds 7 dBm calibration results will be degraded from the performance indicated in this table Table 5 15 Electrical Performance for N4431D m f 4 3 10 connectors a Parameter Frequency Range DC to 10 MHz 10 MHz to 5 GHz 3 GH...

Page 116: ... to 18 GHz Directivity dB 50 45 50 47 41 40 Source Match dB 41 35 41 37 34 34 Reflection Tracking dB 0 06 0 10 0 06 0 10 0 15 0 14 a When applied power exceeds 7 dBm calibration results will be degraded from the performance indicated in this table b For Option 0DC c For option 003 Table 5 17 Electrical Performance for N4433D Option 010a Parameter Frequency Range DC to 10 MHzb 300 kHz to 10 MHzc 10...

Page 117: ...to 18 GHz Directivity dB 45 45 30 40 45 45 40 38 Source Match dB 40 40 28 35 40 43 40 35 Reflection Tracking dB 0 05 0 05 0 12 0 07 0 05 0 03 0 03 0 05 Table 5 19 Electrical Performance for N4691D 3 5 mm Parameter Frequency Range DC to 2 MHza a For Option 0DC 2 MHz to 10 MHzc 300 kHz to 2 MHzb b For Option 003 2 MHz to 10 MHzb 10 MHz to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 2 GHz 2 GHz to 10 GHz 10 GHz to 20 GHz 20 ...

Page 118: ...9 41 42 38 35 32 Source Match dB 38 29 36 36 35 30 29 Reflection Tracking dB 0 1 0 18 0 08 0 08 0 1 0 10 0 12 a For Option 0DC b For Option 010 Table 5 21 Electrical Performance for N4693D 2 4 mm Parameter Frequency Range DC to 45 MHza 10 MHz to 45 MHzb 45 MHz to 200 MHz 200 MHz to 2 GHz 2 GHz to 10 GHz 10 GHz to 20 GHz 20 GHz to 40 GHz 40 GHz to 50 GHz Directivity dB 40 27 40 46 47 44 38 34 Sourc...

Page 119: ...y dB 41 27 41 41 42 41 40 38 35 33 Source Match dB 38 23 38 38 39 35 34 33 30 26 Reflection Tracking dB 0 08 0 08 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 05 0 06 0 08 0 08 0 12 a For Option 0DC b For Option 010 Table 5 23 Electrical Performance for N4696D 7 mm Parameter Frequency Range DC to 2 MHza 2 MHz to 10 MHza 300 kHz to 2 MHzb 2 MHz to 10 MHzb 10 MHz to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 2 GHz 2 GHz to 10 GHz 10 GHz to 18 GHz Dir...

Page 120: ...uency Range DC to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 4 GHz 4 to 6 5 GHz 6 5 to 9 GHz 9 to 14 GHz 14 to 18 GHz 18 to 26 5 GHz Transmission Tracking dB b b Values based on using the network analyzer N5234A Option 200 0 15 0 16 0 22 0 22 0 30 0 30 0 35 Load Match dB b 34 29 28 22 26 26 24 Table 5 25 Characteristic Performance for N755xA Type N 50Ω a a When applied power exceeds 10 dBm calibration results will be deg...

Page 121: ...formance for N4431D Option 010a Parameter Frequency Range DC to 10 MHz 10 MHz to 5 GHz 5 GHz to 9 GHz 9 GHz to 13 5 GHz Transmission Tracking dB b 0 18 0 04 0 08 0 12 Load Match dB b 35 44 41 38 a When applied power exceeds 7 dBm calibration results will be degraded from the performance indicated in this table b Values based on using the network analyzer N5232B 400 Table 5 27 Characteristic Perfor...

Page 122: ...acteristic Performance for N4431D m f 7 16 connectors a Parameter Frequency Range DC to 10 MHz 10 MHz to 5 GHz 5 GHz to 7 5 GHz Transmission Tracking dB b 0 18 0 05 0 08 Load Match dB b 35 42 40 a When applied power exceeds 7 dBm calibration results will be degraded from the performance indicated in this table b Values based on using the network analyzer N5232B 400 Table 5 29 Characteristic Perfor...

Page 123: ...z to 10 MHzc 10 MHz to 5 GHz 5 GHz to 9 GHz 9 GHz to 13 5 GHz 13 5 GHz to 18 GHz Transmission Tracking dB d 0 17 0 18 0 05 0 09 0 13 0 19 Load Match dB d 37 35 42 39 35 33 a When applied power exceeds 7 dBm calibration results will be degraded from the performance indicated in this table b For Option 0DC c For option 003 d Values based on using the network analyzer N5232B 400 Table 5 31 Characteri...

Page 124: ...00 0 06c 0 37c 0 08c 0 10d d Values based on using the network analyzer N5222B Option 200 0 04d 0 05d 0 09d Load Match dB 36c 41c 26c 37c 33d 42d 39d 34d Table 5 33 Characteristic Performance for N4691D 3 5 mm Parameter Frequency Range DC to 2 MHza a For Option 0DC 2 MHz to 10 MHzc 300 kHz to 2 MHzb b For Option 003 2 MHz to 10 MHzb 10 MHz to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 2 GHz 2 GHz to 10 GHz 10 GHz to 20 G...

Page 125: ...Match dB d 35 27 34 35 33 28 27 a For Option 0DC b For Option 010 c For Option 003 d Values based on using the network analyzer N5224B Option 200 Table 5 35 Characteristic Performance for N4693D 2 4 mm Parameter Frequency Range DC to 45 MHza 10 MHz to 45 MHzb c 45 MHz to 200 MHz 200 MHz to 2 GHz 2 GHz to 10 GHz 10 GHz to 20 GHz 20 GHz to 40 GHz 40 GHz to 50 GHz Transmission Tracking dB d 0 08 0 18...

Page 126: ... 0 22 Load Match dB c 35 22 36 36 37 33 32 31 28 24 a For Option 0DC b For Option 010 c Values based on using the network analyzer N5227B Option 200 Table 5 37 Characteristic Performance for N4696D 7 mm Parameter Frequency Range DC to 2 MHza 2 MHz to 10 MHza 300 kHz to 2 MHzb 2 MHz to 10 MHzb 10 MHz to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 2 GHz 2 GHz to 10 GHz 10 GHz to 18 GHz Transmission Tracking dB 0 17c 0 05c 0...

Page 127: ...is the distance the center conductor mating plane differs from being flush with the outer connector mating plane The pin depth of a connector can be in one of two states protrusion or recession The pin depth for a 3 5 mm connector is shown in Figure 5 2 although the description also applies to 1 85 mm 2 4 mm and 2 92 mm connectors The pin depth for 4 3 10 is shown in Figure 5 3 The pin depth for 7...

Page 128: ...22 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Specifications and Characteristics Mechanical Characteristics 5 Figure 5 1 Pin Depth for a Type F Connectors Figure 5 2 Pin Depth for a 3 5 mm Connectors ...

Page 129: ...Depth for a 7 16 Connectors Type N Characteristics With Type N connector the shoulder position of the male contact pin not the position of the tip defines the position of the center conductor The male contact pin slides into the female contact fingers the inside surfaces of the tip of the female contact fingers on the sides of the male contact pin provide electrical contact ...

Page 130: ...ating plane is 5 182 mm or 0 204 inches Maximum protrusion of the female center conductor in front of the outer conductor mating plane is 5 258 mm or 0 207 inches Minimum recession of the shoulder of the male contact pin behind the outer conductor mating plane is 5 258 mm or 0 207 inches Maximum recession of the shoulder of the male contact pin behind the outer conductor mating plane is 5 334 mm o...

Page 131: ...s less than in the MIL C 39012 Class II specification Keysight Technologies Type N pin depth gages set zero on the gage to be equal to a nominal 5 258 mm 0 207 inches offset As Type N connectors wear the protrusion of the female contact fingers generally increases This is due to the wear of the outer conductor mating plane inside the female connector It is necessary to check this periodically as i...

Page 132: ...0 0038 1 5 to 1 5 0 0216 to 0 0546 8 5 to 21 5 Type F 75 Ω Adapter 0 0127 to 0 0762 5 0 to 30 0 0 0038 to 0 0038 1 5 to 1 5 0 0038 to 0 0165 1 5 to 6 5 a Approximately 2 sigma to 2 sigma of gage uncertainty based on studies performed at the factory using preci sion digital gages according to recommended procedures Table 5 39 Type N 50 Ω Connector Pin Depth Characteristics Device Typical Pin Deptha...

Page 133: ...431D N4433D 0 0254 to 0 0508 10 0 to 20 0 0 0041 to 0 0041 1 6 to 1 6 0 0213 to 0 0549 8 4 to 21 6 3 5 mm ECal Module N4691D 0 0025 to 0 0152 1 0 to 6 0 0 0041 to 0 0041 1 6 to 1 6 0 0016 to 0 0193 0 6 to 7 6 3 5 mm Adapter 0 to 0 0254 0 to 10 0 0041 to 0 0041 1 6 to 1 6 0 0041 to 0 0295 1 6 to 11 6 a On N755xA ECals the 3 5 mm connector is not a precision contact per IEEE precision connector stan...

Page 134: ...imeters 10 4 inches Observed Pin Depth Limits in Millimeters 10 4 inches 1 85 mm ECal Module N4694D 0 0025 to 0 0152 1 0 to 6 0 0 0030 to 0 0030 1 2 to 1 2 0 0005 to 0 0182 0 2 to 7 2 1 85 mm Adapter 0 to 0 0381 0 to 15 0 0030 to 0 0030 1 2 to 1 2 0 0030 to 0 0411 1 2 to 16 2 a Approximately 2 sigma to 2 sigma of gage uncertainty based on studies performed at the factory using precision digital ga...

Page 135: ...imeters 10 4 inches Measurement Uncertaintya in Millimeters 10 4 inches Observed Pin Depth Limits in Millimeters 10 4 inches 7 16 ECal Module N4431D 0 0000 to 0 0381 0 0 to 15 0 0 0038 to 0 0038 1 5 to 1 5 0 0038 to 0 0419 0 5 to 16 5 a Approximately 2 sigma to 2 sigma of gage uncertainty based on studies performed at the factory using precision digital gages according to recommended procedures ...

Page 136: ...87inches 38 0 cm 14 96 inches 20 0 cm 7 87 inches Table 5 48 N755xA Series Mechanical Characteristics Characteristic Limits Net weight with case Standard 0 8 kilograms 1 8 lbs Shipping weight Standard 1 6 kilograms 3 5 lbs Shipping dimensions Length Width Height 45 0 cm 17 7inches 28 0 cm 11 0 inches 15 0 cm 5 9 inches Table 5 49 N469xD Series Mechanical Characteristics Characteristic Limits Net w...

Page 137: ...f the Modules 8509xD Mechanical Dimensions mm Figure 5 6 85091D Modules 2 Port 7 mm Table 5 50 N443xD Series Mechanical Characteristics Characteristic Limits Net weight with case Standard 3 2 kilograms 7 1 lbs Shipping weight Standard 4 4 kilograms 9 7 lbs Shipping dimensions Length Width Height 53 cm 20 87 inches 38 cm 14 96 inches 20 cm 7 87 inches ...

Page 138: ...ibration Modules Reference Guide Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics 5 Figure 5 7 85092D Modules 2 Port 50 ohm Type N Male Female Figure 5 8 85093D Modules 2 Port 3 5 mm Male Female ...

Page 139: ...tion Modules Reference Guide 5 33 Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics Figure 5 9 85094D Modules 2 Port 4 3 10 Male Female Figure 5 10 85096D Modules 2 Port Type N 75 ohm Male Female ...

Page 140: ...ibration Modules Reference Guide Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics 5 Figure 5 11 85098D Modules 2 Port 7 16 Male Female Figure 5 12 85099D Modules 2 Port Type F 75 ohm Male Female ...

Page 141: ...ronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide 5 35 Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics N755xA Mechanical Dimensions mm Figure 5 13 N755xA Modules 2 Port Type N Male Female ...

Page 142: ...5 36 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics 5 Figure 5 14 N7555A Modules 2 Port 3 5 mm Male Female ...

Page 143: ...Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide 5 37 Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics Figure 5 15 N755xA Modules 2 Port Side View ...

Page 144: ... Calibration Modules Reference Guide Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics 5 N443xD Mechanical Dimensions mm Figure 5 16 N4431 3D Modules 2 Port Type N Female Type N Female Female ...

Page 145: ...Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide 5 39 Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics Figure 5 17 N443xD Modules 4 Port 3 5 mm Female 3 5 mm Female Female ...

Page 146: ... Calibration Modules Reference Guide Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics 5 Figure 5 18 N443xD Modules 4 Port Type N Side View Figure 5 19 N443xD Modules 4 Port Type N Bottom View ...

Page 147: ...ibration Modules Reference Guide 5 41 Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics Figure 5 20 N443xD Modules 4 Port 3 5 mm Side View Figure 5 21 N443xD Modules 4 Port 3 5 mm Bottom View ...

Page 148: ...lectronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics 5 N4690D Mechanical Dimensions mm Figure 5 22 N4690D Modules 2 Port Type N Male Female ...

Page 149: ...Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide 5 43 Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics Figure 5 23 N4691D Modules 2 Port 3 5 mm Male Female ...

Page 150: ...5 44 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics 5 Figure 5 24 N4692D Modules 2 Port 2 92 mm Male Female 2 92 MALE FEMALE ...

Page 151: ...Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide 5 45 Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics Figure 5 25 N4693D Modules 2 Port 2 4 mm Male Female 2 4 MALE FEMALE 20 65 ...

Page 152: ...5 46 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics 5 Figure 5 26 N4694D Modules 2 Port 1 85 mm Male Female 1 85 MALE FEMALE ...

Page 153: ...Calibration Modules Reference Guide 5 47 Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics Figure 5 27 N4696D Modules 2 Port 7 mm sexless Male sexless Female 7 SEXLESS MALE SEXLESS FEMALE ...

Page 154: ...5 48 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Specifications and Characteristics Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics 5 Figure 5 28 N469xD Modules 2 Port Side View ...

Page 155: ...ogram from Keysight that provides the measurement uncertainty associated with your vector network analyzer measurement and ECal module Go to www keysight com find na_calculator and follow the instructions on the Web site to download the program The program uses your Keysight network analyzer model number your ECal module model number and electrical limits to calculate specific uncertainty charts f...

Page 156: ...5 50 Electronic Calibration Modules Reference Guide Specifications and Characteristics Measurement Uncertainty Calculator 5 ...

Page 157: ...or send your order to Keysight Technologies See Contacting Keysight on page 1 29 N7550A 1 2 3 4 5 6A must be returned to factory for service N7550A 1 2A are value line products and can be re certified and serviced But because the ECal modules are intricately constructed and because of the resulting cost of re certification or minor repairs the re certification and repairs can cost more than a new ...

Page 158: ...d 1401 0297 1401 0296 Other Electronic calibration module reference manual online USB cable A to B 2 meter 1 2 in to 9 16 in open ended wrench b 3 4 in 135 N cm 12 in lb torque wrench b Ruggedized plastic storage box for the ECal module and accessories Option 150 Replacement ruggedized plastic storage box for the ECal module and accessories c b These items are not included but can be ordered separ...

Page 159: ...ls only c These items are not included but can be ordered separately 1 1 1 1 1 N7550 40004 N7550 40006 N7550 40005 1401 0225 1401 0214 Gages b Type N pin depth gages m and f gages and masters 1 set 85054 60049 Other Electronic calibration module reference manual online USB cable A to B 2 meter 1 2 in to 9 16 in open ended wrench c 3 4 in 135 N cm 12 in lb torque wrench c Ruggedized plastic storage...

Page 160: ... depth gages male and female gages and masters 1 set 85036B Option K01 Other Electronic calibration module reference manual online USB cable A to B 2 meter 1 2 in to 9 16 in open ended wrench b 3 4 in 135 N cm 12 in lb torque wrench b Ruggedized plastic storage box for the ECal module and accessories Option 150 Replacement ruggedized plastic storage box for the ECal module and accessories c b Thes...

Page 161: ...n be ordered separately as required as required 1401 0202 1401 0208 Gages b 2 4 mm f pin depth gagec 2 4 mm m pin depth gage c c A 2 4 mm gage is capable of measuring 2 4 mm and 1 85 mm connectors 1 1 11752 60607 11752 60108 Other Electronic calibration module reference guide online USB cable A to B 2 meter 1 2 in to 9 16 in open ended wrench b 20 mm 90 N cm 8 in lb torque wrench b 5 16 in 90 N cm...

Page 162: ...t included but can be ordered separately 1 1 1 as required as required N7550 40001 N7550 40003 N7550 40002 1401 0202 1401 0208 Gages c 2 4 mm f pin depth gage 2 4 mm m pin depth gage 1 1 11752 60107 11752 60108 Other Electronic calibration module reference guide online USB cable A to B 2 meter 1 2 in to 9 16 in open ended wrench c 20 mm 90 N cm 8 in lb torque wrench c 5 16 in 90 N cm 8 in lb torqu...

Page 163: ...N7550 40003 N7550 40002 1401 0202 1401 0208 Gages d 2 92 mm female pin depth gage c 2 92 mm male pin depth gage c c A 3 5 mm gage is capable of measuring 3 5 mm and 2 92 mm connectors 1 1 11752 60105 11752 60106 Other Electronic calibration module reference manual online USB cable 2 meters 1 2 in to 9 16 in open ended wrench d 20 mm 90 N cm 8 in lb torque wrench d 5 16 in 90 N cm 8 in lb torque wr...

Page 164: ...quired N7550 40001 N7550 40003 N7550 40002 1401 0202 1401 0208 Gages c 3 5 mm f pin depth gage d 3 5 mm m pin depth gage d d A 3 5 mm gage is capable of measuring 3 5 mm and 2 92 mm connectors 1 1 11752 60105 11752 60106 Other Electronic calibration module reference guide online USB cable A to B 2 meter 1 2 in to 9 16 in open ended wrench c 20 mm 90 N cm 8 in lb torque wrench c 5 16 in 90 N cm 8 i...

Page 165: ... Part Number Miscellaneous Electronic calibration module reference guide online USB cable A to B 2 meter Wrench Torque 22 mm 12 in lb Replacement ruggedized plastic storage box for the ECal module and accessoriesb b This item is included but a replacement can be ordered separately 1 1 1 1 N7550 90002 8121 2671 8710 2811 1540 2355 Refer to Table 1 3 N4431D Modules All connectors are female on page ...

Page 166: ... Gages c 7 mm pin depth gage 1 85050 80012 Other Electronic calibration module reference guide online USB cable A to B 2 meter 1 2 in to 9 16 in open ended wrench c 3 4 in 135 N cm 12 in lb torque wrench c Replacement ruggedized plastic storage box for the ECal module and accessories b b This item is included but a replacement can be ordered separately 1 1 1 1 1 N7550 90002 8121 2671 8710 1770 871...

Page 167: ...ation module reference guide online USB cable A to B 2 meter Tool hand and miscellaneous hard chrome finish Torque Wrench 2 26 N m 1 1 16 in hard chrome finish Replacement ruggedized plastic storage box for the ECal module and accessories b b This item is included but a replacement can be ordered separately 1 1 1 1 1 N7550 90002 8121 2671 8710 2174 8710 2175 1540 2355 Refer to Table 1 3 N4431D Mod...

Page 168: ...e wrench accessories refer to Table 6 2 Type N 50 ohm Modules and Accessories on page 6 3 For Type N 75 ohm torque wrench accessories refer to Table 6 3 Type N 75 ohm Modules and Accessories on page 6 4 For 1 85 mm torque wrench accessories refer to Table 6 4 1 85 mm Modules and Accessories on page 6 5 For 2 4 mm torque wrench accessories refer to Table 6 5 2 4 mm Modules and Accessories on page 6...

Page 169: ... plastic storage box for the ECal module and accessoriesb 1 1540 2345 Refer to Table 1 5 N469xD Modules on page 1 17 Replacement ruggedized plastic storage box for the ECal module and accessoriesb 1 1540 2367 Refer to Table 1 1 8509xD Modules on page 1 8 a Keysight can no longer safely ship isopropyl alcohol so customers should purchase it locally b This item is included but a replacement can be o...

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