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User’s and Service
Guide

Keysight Technologies
11644A R, Q, U, V, and W
Waveguide Calibration Kits

This manual applies to 11644A series

calibration kits with serial number prefix

3032A.

Summary of Contents for 11644A Q

Page 1: ...User s and Service Guide Keysight Technologies 11644A R Q U V and W Waveguide Calibration Kits This manual applies to 11644A series calibration kits with serial number prefix 3032A...

Page 2: ...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 sweula The license set...

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Page 5: ...nvironmental Requirements 2 2 Temperature What to Watch Out For 2 2 Mechanical Characteristics 2 3 Wavelength Shims 2 3 Shorts 2 3 Electrical Specifications 2 4 Measurement Uncertainty 2 5 Certificati...

Page 6: ...Inspecting a Flange Connection 4 8 Handling and Storage 4 9 5 Performance Verification Introduction 5 2 How Keysight Verifies the Devices in Your Kit 5 2 Recertification 5 3 How Often to Recertify 5 3...

Page 7: ...Although this list is the most accurate you can also use the illustrations in Chapter 7 to verify the items in your shipment If your shipment is not complete contact Keysight Technologies refer to Co...

Page 8: ...ructions on manually entering calibration definitions selecting the calibration kit and performing a calibration Equipment Required but Not Supplied Cleaning supplies and various electrostatic dischar...

Page 9: ...sk to support the Keysight 8510C network analyzer The part numbers provided in this manual are the recommended replacement parts for these kits The devices in these kits should meet the specifications...

Page 10: ...___________________ Calibration kit __________________________ Fixed load __________________________ Straight section 5 cm __________________________ Straight section 5 cm __________________________ S...

Page 11: ...tion and measurement is the major cause in calibration accuracy degradation The major effect is a change in the physical length of external and internal cables Other important causes are dirty and dam...

Page 12: ...1 6 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A General Information When to Calibrate 1...

Page 13: ...mperature range over which the calibration standards maintain performance to their specifications 20 C to 26 C Storage 40 C to 75 C Error corrected rangeb b The allowable network analyzer ambient temp...

Page 14: ...l waveguide shorts are flat within 0 008 mm Q11644A U11644A V11644A R11644A W11644A Table 2 2 Mechanical Characteristics of Wavelength Shims Part Number Waveguide Band W mm H mm R mm Thickness mm 1166...

Page 15: ...d stability as used in a network analyzer to define directivity after calibration V11644A WR 15 50 to 75 GHz Return loss 38 2 d W11644A WR 10 75 to 110 GHz Return loss 36 6 d Table 2 4 Electrical Spec...

Page 16: ...the VNA Uncertainty Calculator program To access this program from the Web navigate to www keysight com and enter calculator in the Search function Explanations of the uncertainty model are provided i...

Page 17: ...irectly to the test port or used as an offset load when combined with the wavelength shim Wavelength Shim A wavelength shim is also called an offset or wavelength section The shim is terminated by the...

Page 18: ...nformation Calibration Devices and Their Use 3 connections they reduce wear that would otherwise occur to the coupler flanges These particular straights should be replaced or renewed whenever the cali...

Page 19: ...port terminations by connecting one load to port 1 and the other load to port 2 See Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Termination and Short Line Connect the shim between port 1 and port 2 as shown in Figure 3 2...

Page 20: ...t and Termination Offset Load Connect the shim and the termination to the appropriate test port as shown in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Connect the Shim and the Termination to the Test Port For offset load...

Page 21: ...priate test port as shown in Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Connect the Shim and the Short to the Test Port Reflect Connect the short to the appropriate test port as shown in Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Connect the...

Page 22: ...3 6 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A User Information Measurement Applications 3 Figure 3 7 Connect Port 1 to Port 2 Wavelength Load See Offset Load Wavelength Short See Offset Short...

Page 23: ...thickness of the shim and use that value to calculate its exact offset delay Use the following procedure to change the nominal value of the wavelength shim delay to reflect the specific device in your...

Page 24: ...3 8 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A User Information Changing the Wavelength Shim Calibration Definition 3...

Page 25: ...r in series with it when handling components and devices or when making connections to the test set Always use a grounded antistatic mat in front of your test equipment Always wear a heel strap when w...

Page 26: ...4 2 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Electrostatic Discharge 4 Figure 4 1 ESD Protection Setup...

Page 27: ...performance Magnification is of great use in analyzing the nature and cause of damage and in cleaning mating surfaces but it is not required for inspection Cleaning the Mating Plane Surfaces 1 Use Com...

Page 28: ...ou reassemble or use it 3 Inspect a Inspect the mating plane surface to make sure that no particles or residue remain Visual Inspection on page 4 3 Keep isopropyl alcohol away from heat sparks and fla...

Page 29: ...lange has four corner screw holes and two precision alignment holes as shown in Figure 4 2 A non precision flange has only four corner screw holes Figure 4 2 Precision Alignment Holes Aligning Two Pre...

Page 30: ...ligning Flanges 3 Place a lock washer and nut on each screw and finger tighten 4 Insert the remaining two screws 5 Place a lock washer and nut on each screw and finger tighten 6 Remove the slip pins 7...

Page 31: ...and insert the remaining two screws 5 Place a lock washer and nut on each screws and finger tighten 6 Go to Tightening a Flange Connection on page 4 7 Tightening a Flange Connection 1 In an X pattern...

Page 32: ...onnection as follows 1 Place an electric light or white paper behind the connection 2 Check the flange matings for any gap A good connection has no gaps between the connected waveguide flanges and the...

Page 33: ...loose in a box or in a desk or bench drawer This is the most common cause of device damage during storage Keep devices clean Do not touch mating plane surfaces Natural skin oils and microscopic parti...

Page 34: ...4 10 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Handling and Storage 4...

Page 35: ...nd short characteristics are developed from mechanical measurements The mechanical measurements and material properties are carefully modeled to give very accurate electrical representation The mechan...

Page 36: ...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 dif...

Page 37: ...shown in Figure 5 1 Turn on and preset the network analyzer Let the equipment warm up for at least one hour 2 Set the appropriate start frequency to 26 5 GHz R band 33 GHz Q band 40 GHz U band 50 GHz...

Page 38: ...e the return loss S11 of the load 9 After one complete measurement sweep the displayed trace should look similar to that shown in Figure 5 2 10 If necessary update the trace 11 Use a marker to determi...

Page 39: ...bleshooting Process This manual contains limited information about network analyzer system operation For complete information refer to the instrument documentation If you suspect a bad calibration or...

Page 40: ...6 2 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Process 6 Figure 6 1 Troubleshooting Flowchart...

Page 41: ...3 Returning a Kit or Device to Keysight If your kit or device requires service contact Keysight Technologies for information on where to send it See Contacting Keysight on page 6 3 Include a service...

Page 42: ...ntents Keysight stands behind the quality of the upgrade kit contents If you have problems with any item in the kit refer to www keysight com and the Contact Keysight link In any correspondence or tel...

Page 43: ...er to Contacting Keysight on page 6 3 for further information Table 7 1 Replaceable Parts for the R11644A WR 28 Description Qty Per Kit Keysight Part Number Calibration Devices Straight section 5 cm 2...

Page 44: ...7 2 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A Replaceable Parts Introduction 7 Figure 7 1 R Band Component Identification Sheet...

Page 45: ...1644 60005 Shim 1 11644 20001 Short 1 11644 20004 Hardware Slip pin 1 645 mm diameter 6 11644 20008 Slip pin 2 367 mm diameter 6 11644 20006 4 40 captive screw 0 31 inches long 24 1390 0671 4 40 capti...

Page 46: ...7 4 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A Replaceable Parts Introduction 7 Figure 7 2 Q Band Component Identification Sheet...

Page 47: ...1644 60006 Shim 1 11644 20002 Short 1 11644 20004 Hardware Slip pin 1 645 mm diameter 6 11644 20008 Slip pin 2 367 mm diameter 6 11644 20006 4 40 captive screw 0 31 inches long 24 1390 0671 4 40 capti...

Page 48: ...7 6 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A Replaceable Parts Introduction 7 Figure 7 3 U Band Component Identification Sheet...

Page 49: ...60025 Standard section 5 cm 3 11644 60012 Shim 1 11644 20013 Short 1 11644 20015 Hardware Slip pin 1 567 mm diameter 6 11644 20007 4 40 captive screw 0 41 inch 12 1390 0765 4 40 captive screw 0 31 inc...

Page 50: ...7 8 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A Replaceable Parts Introduction 7 Figure 7 4 V Band Component Identification Sheet...

Page 51: ...3 60026 Standard section 3 11644 60013 Shim 1 11644 20014 Short 1 11644 20015 Hardware Slip pin 1 567 mm diameter 6 11644 20007 4 40 captive screw 0 41 inch 12 1390 0765 4 40 captive screw 0 31 inch 2...

Page 52: ...7 10 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A Replaceable Parts Introduction 7 Figure 7 5 W Band Component Identification Sheet...

Page 53: ...s 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 1308 Cleaning Supplies...

Page 54: ...7 12 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A Replaceable Parts Introduction 7...

Page 55: ...ration Kit Definitions Web page at http na support keysight com pna caldefs stddefs html For a detailed discussion of calibration kits refer to the Keysight Application Note Specifying Calibration Sta...

Page 56: ...Appendix 2 Keysight R Q U V and W11644A Standard Definitions Class Assignments and Standard Definitions Values are Available on the Web...

Page 57: ...overview 1 2 parts not included 7 14 performance how Keysight verifies 5 2 case storage 7 4 7 6 7 8 7 10 7 12 certificate of calibration 5 3 certification device specifications 2 5 characteristics mec...

Page 58: ...inspection flange connection 4 8 incoming 1 3 visual 4 3 isolation 3 3 isopropyl alcohol precautions for use of 4 4 K Keysight Technologies application note A 2 contacting 6 5 kit contents 1 2 7 4 7...

Page 59: ...certification of 2 5 characteristics 2 4 deviation from nominal phase 2 4 device 2 4 electrical 2 4 environmental 2 2 frequency 2 4 operating 2 2 return loss of shims 2 4 return loss of standard secti...

Page 60: ...arranty documentation ii waveguide straight port 1 and 2 3 2 verification device 3 2 waveguide connecting 4 5 wavelength shim 3 2 wavelength shim calibration definition 3 7 when to calibrate 1 6 wrist...

Page 61: ...Installation Note Xxxxx xxxxx 3...

Page 62: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 1994 2021 Edition 2 July 2021 www keysight com...

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