System Overview
R&S
®
ZVA
89
Quick Start Guide 1145.1090.62 ─ 10
Calibration unit
Recommended for Frequency range
Connector type
No. of ports
Order no.
R&S ZV-Z53
R&S ZVB14, R&S
ZVB20, R&S ZVA24
300 kHz to 24 GHz
3.5 mm (f)
2
1164.0473.32
R&S ZV-Z53
R&S ZVB14
300 kHz to 18 GHz
type N (f)
2
1164.0473.72
R&S ZV-Z54
R&S ZVA40
10 MHz to 40 GHz
2.92 mm (f)
2
1164.0467.92
R&S ZV-Z55
R&S ZVA50
10 MHz to 50 GHz
2.4 mm (f)
2
1164.0480.42
The 8- and 6-port calibration units R&S ZV-Z58 and R&S ZV-Z59 are especially suited
for R&S ZVT vector network analyzers.
Calibration unit
Recommended for Frequency range
Connector type
No. of ports
Order no.
R&S ZV-Z58
R&S ZVT8
300 kHz to 8 GHz
type N
8
1164.0638.78
R&S ZV-Z58
R&S ZVT8
300 kHz to 8 GHz
3.5 mm
8
1164.0638.78
R&S ZV-Z59
R&S ZVT20
10 MHz to 20 GHz
3.5 mm
6
1164.0450.36
The units contain calibration standards that are electronically switched when a calibration
is performed. The calibration kit data for the internal standards are also stored in the
calibration unit, so that the analyzer can calculate the error terms and apply the calibration
without any further input.
Advantages of automatic calibration
Automatic calibration is generally faster and more secure than manual calibration,
because:
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Advantages of automatic calibration
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Automatic calibration is generally faster and more secure than manual calibration,
because:
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There is no need to connect several standards manually. The number of connections
to be performed quickly increases with the number of ports; see TOSM Calibration.
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Invalid calibrations due to operator errors (e.g. wrong standards or improper con-
nections) are almost excluded.
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No need to handle calibration kit data.
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The internal standards don't wear out because they are switched electronically.
Automatic calibration is less flexible than manual calibration:
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Some calibration types (TOM, TRM, TRL, TNA) are not available.
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Automatic calibration cannot be performed for segmented frequency sweeps.
Please observe the safety instructions in the "Technical Information" provided with the
calibration unit to avoid any damage to the unit and the network analyzer. Safety-related
aspects of the connection and operation of the units are also reported in the sections
below.
Calibration
