Agilent Technologies 85059A 1.0 mm Precision Calibration and
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1. iii DFARS Restricted Rights Notice iv Assistante ia aaa a a aAa an V Printing Copies of Documentation from the Web vi What You ll Find in This Manual vii 1 General Information Calibration and Verification Kit Overview 1 1 About This Manual 1 2 Make Backup Copies 1 2 How To Identify Shorts 1 2 IIE GOMTG MES 3 255505 3 ente n UB OP AO E UR vaa ROT Rod 1 2 Compatible Network Analyzers 1 2 Achieving Specified Frequency Performance 1 3 Calibration Standards 1 3 Table 1 1 Calibration Techniques and Standards 1 3 Table 1 2 Broadband SOLT 1 4 Broadband Load Construction 1 5 Figure 1 1 Lossy Delay Line male end Attached To 50 GHz Load femaleend 1 5 Figure 1 2 Lossy Delay Line female end Attached To 50 GHz Load male end 1 5 Equipment Required but Not Supplied 1 6 Serial Numbers vrbe pepe PE aly ee EY ERN 1 7 Serial Number Prefix 1 72. How Agilent Technologies Verifies Devices in this Kit 6 Troubleshooting Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent Technologies Where To Look For More Information Contacting Agilent Figure 6 1 Troubleshooting Flowchart 7 Replaceable Parts Replacing the Verification Data Table 7 1 Replaceable Parts 8 Standard Definitions Class Assignments and Standard Definitions Values are Available on the We Dy eco ctt uhr Rte EM ELE ELS 85059A Contents TOC iii Contents TOC iv 85059A Calibration and Verification Kit Overview General Information The 85059A 1 0 mm precision calibration and verification kitis used to calibrate and verify your PNA series network analyzer system This kit is used for the measurement of components with 500 1 0 mm connectors with a frequency range of DC to 110 GHz Because it is physically impossible to construct a slotless version of the 1 0 mm female contact the female devices in this kit use slotted contacts The slotted female contact does not have the same electrical characteristics as a solid conductor and therefore the male and female devices in this kit have different coefficients Although the male and female devices are designed to have the same mechanical
3. Figure 3 7 Cleaning Illustration Making a Connection Connection Procedure Using the Torque Wrench Table 3 1 Torque Wrench Information Torque Wrench Procedure Figure 3 8 Correct Wrench Position Figure 3 9 Incorrect Wrench Position Figure 3 10 Where to Hold the Torque Wrench Figure 3 11 Using the Torque Wrench Disconnection Procedure Handling and Storage 4 User Information Calibration and Verification Devices Offset Opens and Shorts Offset Shorts 3 rings Verification Devices P Rm ipn get TOC ii 85059A 5 Performance Verification System ia Maa Calibration Kit Verification What Recertification Provides How Often to Recertify Where to Send a Kit for Recertification
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5. 5 Electrical Specifications for 1 0 mm 500 Devices Device Freguency Parameter Specifications Male Female Loads DC to 2 GHz Return Loss 30 dB 30 dB 2 GHz to 18 GHz 30 dB 30 dB 18 GHz to 40 GHz 26 dB 26 dB 40 GHz to 50 GHz 24 dB 24 dB Opens DC to 2 GHz Deviation from 1 0 degrees 1 0 degrees 2 GHz to 18 GHz Nominal Phase 1 5 degrees 3 0 degrees 18 GHz to 50 GHz 2 5 degrees 4 0 degrees Short 3 DC to 2 GHz Deviation from 0 8 degrees t 1 0 degrees 2 GHz to 18 GHz Nominal Phase 1 2 degrees 2 0 degrees 18 GHz to 50 GHz 1 5 degrees 2 5 degrees 50 GHz to 110 GHz 3 0 degrees 5 0 degrees Short1 50 GHz to 110 GHz Deviation from 2 5 degrees 4 0 degrees Nominal Phase Short 2 75 GHz to 110 GHz Deviation from 2 5 degrees 4 0 degrees Nominal Phase Short 4 50 GHz to 75 GHz Deviation from 2 degrees 3 5 degrees Nominal Phase Device Frequency Parameter Specifications Lossy Delay Line DC to110 GHz Return Loss 18 dB Adapters DC to 20 GHz Return Loss 24 dB 20 GHz to 50 GHz 20 dB 50 GHz to 75 GHz 18 dB 75 GHz to 110 GHz 14 dB Verification Match DC to 20 GHz Return Loss 24 dB Thru adapter 20 GHz to 50 GHz 20 dB 50 GHz to 7b GHz 18 dB 75 GHz to 110 GHz 14 dB Verification Mismatch Thru adapter DC to 110 GHz Return Loss 6 dB 22 6 GHz intervals Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 2 5 Specifications Electrical Specifications
6. Number Description m Short 1 f Short 1 m Short 2 f Short 2 m Short 3 f Short 3 m Short 4 f Short 4 m Load f Load Lossy Delay Line 1 Lossy Delay Line 2 m Open f Open Mismatched Thru Adapter Matched Thru Adapter m to m Adapter f to f Adapter m to f Adapter 1 8 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit General Information Incoming Inspection Incoming Inspection The foam lined storage case provides protection during shipping If the case or any device appears damaged contact Agilent Technologies refer to Contacting Agilent on page 6 2 Agilent will arrange for repair or replacement of incomplete or damaged shipments without waiting for a settlement from the transportation company When you send the kit or device to Agilent include a service tag located at the rear of this manual on which you provide the following information Your company name and address A technical contact person within your company and the person s complete phone number If you are returning a complete kit include the model number and serial number If you are returning one or more devices include the part numbers and serial numbers Indicate the type of service required Include any applicable information 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 1 9 Gen
7. Serial Number Suffix 1 7 Figure 1 3 Typical Kit Serial Number Label 1 7 Device Serial Numbers 1 7 Table 1 3 Kit and Device Serial Number Record 1 8 Incominginspection 1 9 Clarifying Connector Gender 1 10 Figure 1 4 Clarifying ConnectorGender 1 10 Figure 1 5 Male and Female Connectors 1 10 Preventive Maintenance 1 11 When to Calibrate ii Ka 1 12 2 Specifications Environmental Requirements 2 1 Table 2 1 Environmental Requirements 2 1 Temperature What to Watch DutFor 2 2 Mechanical Characteristics 2 3 Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics 2 3 Table 2 2 Offset Short Typical Mechanical Characteristics 2 3 Center Conductor Protrusion and Pin Depth 2 3 Electrical Characteristics 2 4 Supplemental Electrical Characteristics 2 4 Table 2 3 Offset Short Electrical Characteristics 2 4 85059A Contents TOC i Contents Table 2 4 Adapter Electrica
8. oils and microscopic particles of dirt are easily transferred to the 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 interface comes in contact with any hard surface When you are not using a connector use plastic end caps over the mating plane surfaces to keep them clean and protected Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 3 19 Making Connections Handling and Storage 3 20 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Offset Opens and Shorts Offset Shorts 3 rings Verification Devices User Information Calibration and Verification Devices The following section briefly describes the design and construction of all the calibration and verification kit devices The offset opens and shorts are built from parts that are machined to the current state of the art in precision machining The offset short s inner conductors have a one piece construction common with the shorting plane This construction provides for extremely repeatable connections The offset opens have inner conductors that are supported by a strong low dielectric plastic to provide repeatability and reliability Both the opens and shorts are constructed so that the pin depth can be controlled very tightly thereby minimizing phase errors The length of the offset opens
9. test DUT s do not need to be performed within the operating temperature range of the calibration devices However the DUT s must be within the error corrected temperature range of the network analyzer 1 C of the measurement calibration temperature For example if the calibration is performed at 420 C the error corrected temperature range is 19 to 421 C It is then appropriate to perform measurements and performance verifications even though 19 is outside the operating temperature range of the calibration devices 2 2 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics Center Conductor Protrusion and Pin Depth Table 2 2 Specifications Mechanical Characteristics Mechanical Characteristics Supplemental mechanical characteristics are values which are typically met by the majority of calibration and verification kit devices that have been tested at Agilent Technologies These supplemental characteristics are intended to provide useful information in calibration and verification kit applications These are typical but non warranted performance parameters The following table lists the typical mechanical characteristics of the devices in this kit Offset Short Typical Mechanical Characteristics Characteristic Typical Value Inside Diameter of Outer Conductor 1 000 0 005 mm Outside Diameter of Center Conductor 0 434 0 003 mm Offs
10. to see the contacts NOTE Notice the location of the cross hairs in relationship to the center of the figures See Figure 3 1 for visual guidelines when evaluating the contact integrity of a connector I Perfectly formed Normal wear will Damaged contact will new contact spread contact slightly look electrically capacitive integ Figure 3 1 Contact Integrity Concentricity Figure 3 2 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 5 show the concentricity of both the male and female 1 0 mm connectors i i i Perfectly concentric 025 mm off center gt 025 mm off center specification maximum DO NOT USE feconect Figure 3 2 Concentricity Female Connector 3 4 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Perfectly concentric maconect Mating Plane Surfaces Making Connections Visual Inspection 025 mm off center gt 025 mm off center specification maximum DO NOT USE Figure 3 3 Concentricity Male Connector Flat contact between the connectors at all points on their mating plane surfaces is required for a good connection Look for deep scratches or dents and for dirt and metal particles on the connector mating plane surfaces Also look for dings on the mating plane surfaces of the center and outer conductors and for signs of damage due to misalignment and excessive or uneven wear A light burnishing of the mating plane surfaces is normal This is evident as light scratches or shallow c
11. Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Precision Calibration and Verification Kit Operating and Service Manual Agilent Part Number 85059 90003 Printed in USA Print Date August 2013 Supersedes August 2012 Copyright 2000 2010 2012 2013 Agilent Technologies Inc All rights reserved li Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Documentation Warranty THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AS IS AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE IN FUTURE EDITIONS FURTHER TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AGILENT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AGILENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN SHOULD AGILENT AND THE USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT WILL CONTROL iii 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 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 lic
12. Table 2 6 Typical Electrical Specifications for 1 0 mm 500 Devices Device Frequency Parameter Specifications Male Female Load 4 Lossy Delay Lines DC to 2 GHz Return Loss 25 dB 25 dB or 2 GHz to 18 GHz 20 dB 20 dB load broadband 18 GHz to 50 GHz 20 dB 20 dB 50 GHz to 110 GHz 18 dB 18 dB Short 3 DC to 2 GHz Deviation from t 1 0 degrees 1 0 degrees 2 GHz to 18 GHz Nominal Phase 1 5 degrees 2 5 degrees 18 GHz to 50 GHz t 2 0 degrees 3 0 degrees 50 GHz to 110 GHz 3 0 degrees t 7 0 degrees Open broadband DC to 2 GHz Deviation from 1 0 degrees 1 5 degrees 2 GHz to 18 GHz Nominal Phase 1 8 degrees 3 5 degrees 18 GHz to 50 GHz 2 5 degrees 4 5 degrees 50 GHz to 110 GHz 5 0 degrees 8 0 degrees Device Frequency Parameter Specifications Lossy Delay Line DC to 110 GHz Delay 7 01 0 4 n sec Insertion Loss 1 63 dB f GHz 2 6 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Making Connections Electrostatic Discharge Protection against ESD electrostatic discharge is essential while cleaning inspecting or connecting any connector attached to a static sensitive circuit such as those found in test sets Static electricity builds up on the body and can easily damage sensitive internal circuit elements when discharged Static discharges too small to be felt can cause permanent damage Devices such as calibration and verification components and devices und
13. also contains the factory measurement uncertainty used in the PNA system verification procedure to calculate the test limits Older models of this verification kit provided data disks for the 8510 8720 and 8722 network analyzers Since these analyzers have been discontinued the data disks are no longer provided When old verification kits that include the data disks are returned to Agilent for recertification the disks will be reproduced with new data for each device in the kit Please specify your VNA model s when returning kits for service or when ordering kit replacement parts 1 2 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit General Information Achieving Specified Freguency Performance Achieving Specified Freguency Performance The standards in this calibration and verification kit allow you to perform simple 1 or 2 port calibrations as well as TRM thru reflect match calibrations and to verify the performance of your PNA system NOTE Above 50 GHz offset shorts are substituted for the opens and loads NOTE For best results before beginning calibration refer to Clarifying Connector Gender on page 1 10 Calibration Standards Table 1 1 Calibration Techniques and Standards ji Thru Frequency Calibration Open Short Load Standard solation Standard Standard Standard 1 Range Technique not used for Standard Reflection Reflection Reflect
14. and Verification Kit Replaceable Parts The following replaceable parts table lists the replacement part numbers for the 85059A calibration and verification kit contents To order a listed part note the description part number and the guantity desired and contact Agilent Technologies refer to Contacting Agilent on page 6 2 Replacing the Verification Data The verification data contains unique data that applies to the individual verification devices No two devices have the same performance data It is not a trivial matter to replace lost or damaged data so itis important to make one or more backup copies If your verification data is lost or damaged and you have no backup copies take one of the following actions If Recertification is not required in the near future Contact your nearest Agilent service office for a replacement Please specify the information in the table below If recertification will be required soon Agilent recommends that you have the verification kit recertified early New verification data will be generated during the recertification process Table 7 1 Information to Specify When Ordering Replacement Verification Data Device Model Number Serial Number Part Number Kit Device 1 Device 2 Device 3 Device 4 Needed check PNA USB drive Data sheets Last Recertification Date Serviced by 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verifica
15. ant to view Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 4 3 User Information Performing A Calibration 4 4 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit System Verification Calibration Kit Verification What Recertification Provides NOTE How Often to Recertify Performance Verification After installation of the system is complete a performance verification is necessary to assure proper system operation The initial verification is included with the installation of your system butitis necessary to perform system verification at regular intervals Included with this kit are a matched thru adapter and a mismatched thru adapter for use in system verification For more information on system verification see the analyzer s User s Guide or Help System The performance of your calibration and verification kit can only be verified by returning the kit to Agilent Technologies for recertification The equipment and calibration standards required to verify the specification limits of the devices inside this kit have been specially manufactured and are not commercially available Agilent recognizes its responsibility to provide you with procedures to reconfirm the published specifications of any product offered That commitment applies equally to the 85059A 1 0 mm calibration and verification kit The following will be provided with a recertified kit New calibration sticker affix
16. are designed so that the difference in phase of their reflection coefficients is approximately 180 at all frequencies with respect to offset short 3 Above 50 GHz the offset short calibration technique is used Different combinations of offset shorts using three different lengths are used to calibrate frequency ranges from 50 to 75 GHz and from 75 to 110 GHz The calibration coefficients for these offset shorts are optimized for their applicable bandwidths The offset shorts with three rings have three sets of calibration coefficients The lowband and broadband sets are optimized over the frequency range of DC to 50 GHz The highband optimized over the 50 to 110 GHz frequency range Again female and male devices have different coefficients The verification devices are designed to provide S parameter measurement comparisons over a broad range of signal levels The matched thru adapter checks the system performance for low loss and low reflection characteristics The mismatch thru adapter checks the system performance over the medium to high reflection and medium loss ranges The verification devices in this kit are not totally a pass or fail system but should be considered probability indicators 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 4 1 Adapters Loads NOTE User Information Like the other devices in your kit the adapters are built to very tight tolerances This provides a good performance and ensures stable
17. art numbers are listed in Table 7 1 on page 7 2 and page 7 3 3 6 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Protrusion and Recession CAUTION Making Connections Pin Depth Pin Depth Pin depth is the distance that the center conductor mating plane differs from being flush with the outer conductor mating plane The pin depth of a connector can be in one of two states either protruding or recessed Protrusion the center conductor extends beyond the outer conductor mating plane At no time should the pin depth of the 1 0 mm connector be protruding Recession the center conductor is set back from the outer conductor mating plane The pin depth value of each calibration device in your kit is not specified but is an important mechanical parameter The electrical performance of the device depends to some extent on its pin depth Agilent verifies the pin depth characteristics of the connectors in this kit with special gaging processes and electrical testing This ensures that the device connectors do not exhibit any center conductor protrusion and have proper pin depth when the kit leaves the factory The electrical specifications for each device in this kit take into account the effect of pin depth on the device s performance See Figure 3 4 on page 3 8 for a visual representation of proper pin depth slightly recessed Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification K
18. cy specified performance 1 3 general information handling and strorage 3 19 how to identify shorts 1 1 tion where to look 6 1 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit i K kitcontents 1 2 loads 4 2 M maintenance preventive 1 11 making a connection 3 1 manual what you ll find vii mating plane surface 3 5 P part numbers 7 2 parts replacing 7 2 performance verification 5 1 calibration kit verification 5 1 system verification 5 1 performing a calibration 4 3 pin depth 3 7 protrusion and recession 3 7 visual 3 8 preventive maintenance 1 11 printing copies of documentation from Web vi recertification how often 5 1 what it provides 5 1 where to send kit 5 2 replaceable parts 7 1 returning a device or kit to Agilent Technologies 6 1 S serial numbers 1 7 device 1 7 label 1 7 record 1 8 shorts 4 1 identifying 1 2 specifications 2 1 electrical 2 5 standard definitions 8 1 downloading from Agilent Web site 8 1 T temperature environmental requirements 2 1 torque wrench procedure 3 14 settings and tolerance 3 14 using 3 14 3 16 visual 3 13 where to hold 3 16 troubleshooting 6 1 troubleshooting diagram 6 2 U user information 4 1 V verification how Agilent Technologies verifies devices 5 2 visual inspection 3 3 connector wear 3 6 mating plane surfaces 3 b obvious defects or damage 3 3
19. de the model number and serial number Alist of your network analyzer model numbers Ifyou are returning one or more devices include the part numbers and serial numbers Indicate the type of service required Include any applicable information Where To Look For More Information This manual contains limited information about network analyzer system operation For complete information refer to the PNA Help System To do so press the Help key on the front panel of the PNA If you need additional information contact your local Agilent Technologies representatives refer to Contacting Agilent on page 6 2 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 6 1 Troubleshooting Contacting Agilent Assistance with test and measurements needs and information on finding a local Agilent office are available at www agilent com find assist If you don t have Internet access please contact your Agilent field engineer START Bad Cal Suspected Everything Bad Recalibrate easuremen Svst Is OK nt Devices Clean Devices Cleaned and and Gage Properly Gaged 2 Torque Proper Devices Torque 1 0mm to 4in Ib 45 N cm Correct Cal Constants Load Correct Loaded Cal Constants Surface Finish Smooth amp Unmarred Recertify Kit Replace Device s trobflow Figure 6 1 Troubleshooting Flowchart 6 2 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration
20. ds 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 Each device is electrically tested on this system The measurement uncertainty for each device is recorded in the calibration report that accompanies every kit These two steps establish a traceable link to NIST for Agilent to the extent allowed by the institute s calibration facility The specifications data provided for the devices in the kit is traceable to NIST through Agilent Technologies 5 2 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Troubleshooting If you suspect a bad calibration or if your network analyzer does not pass performance verification follow the steps in Figure 6 1 on page 6 2 Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent Technologies If your kit or device requires service contact Agilent refer to Contacting Agilent on page 6 2 When you send the kit or device to Agilent include a service tag found at the end of this manual on which you provide the following information Your company name and address Atechnical contact person within your company and the person s complete phone number Ifyou are returning a complete kit inclu
21. ed to the case Certificate of Calibration Acalibration report for each device in this kit listing measured values specifications and uncertainties A list of NIST traceable numbers may be purchased upon request to be included in the calibration report For more information contact the nearest Agilent Technologies office sales and service offices are listed in the front of this manual The suggested initial interval for recertification is 12 months or sooner The actual need for recertification depends on the use of your kit After reviewing the results of the initial recertification you may want to establish a different recertification interval that reflects the usage and wear of your kit 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 5 1 NOTE Where to Send a Kit for Recertification How Agilent Technologies Verifies Devices in this Kit Performance Verification In some cases the first time a kit is used after being recertified occurs some time after the actual recertification date The recertification interval should begin on the date the kit is first used Contact Agilent for information on where to send your kit for recertification refer to Contacting Agilent on page 6 2 Agilent verifies the specifications of these devices as follows 1 The residual microwave error terms of the test system are verified with precision airlines and shorts that are directly traced to the National Institute of Standar
22. ensed 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 computer software as defined in FAR 52 227 19 June 1987 or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause Use duplication or disclosure of Software is subject to Agilent Technologies standard commercial license terms and non DOD Departments and Agencies of the U S Government will receive no greater than Restricted Rights as defined in FAR 52 227 19 c 1 2 June 1987 U S Government users will receive no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 52 227 14 June 1987 or DFAR 252 227 7015 b 2 November 1995 as applicable in any technical data 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit iv 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 6 2 v 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Printing Copies of Documentation from the Web To print copies of documentation from the Web download the PDF file from the Agilent web site Go to www agilent com Enter the document s part number located on the title page in the Search box Click Search Open the PDF and print the document 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit vi Documentation Warranty
23. er test can also carry an electrostatic charge To prevent damage to the test set components and devices Always wear a grounded wrist strap having a 1 meg ohm resistor in series with it when handling components and devices or when making connections 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 If you are uncertain about the conductivity of your floor wear a heel strap Always ground the center conductor of a test cable before making a connection to the analyzer test port or other static sensitive device This can be done as follows 1 Connect a short from your calibration kit to one end of the cable to short the center conductor to the outer conductor 2 While wearing a grounded wrist strap grasp the outer shell of the cable connector 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the test port 4 Remove the short from the cable The following graphic shows a typical ESD protection setup using a grounded mat and wrist strap Refer to Chapter 7 Replaceable Parts for information on ordering supplies for ESD protection 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 3 1 Making Connections 1 MA Wrist Strap NOTE A 3 Wire line power cord with proper connection to ground must be used for ESD protection Anti Static Mat esd setup 3 2 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibrati
24. eral Information Clarifying Connector Gender Clarifying Connector Gender In this manual connectors are referred to in terms of their device gender unless otherwise stated For example a male open has a male connector Male Test Port Female Calibration Standard connmf Figure 1 4 Clarifying Connector Gender Male Connector Female Connector mfconn Figure 1 5 Male and Female Connectors 1 10 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit General Information Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance The best technigues for maintaining the integrity of the devices in this kit include routine visual inspection cleaning and proper connection technigues 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 poor connection techniques can also damage these devices Visual inspection cleaning techniques and connection techniques are all described in Chapter 3 Making Connections 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 1 11 General Information When to Calibrate When to Calibrate A PNA calibration remains valid as long as the changes in the systematic error are insignificant This means that changes to the uncorrected leakages directivity and isolation mismatches source match and load match and frequency response of the s
25. et Length Nominal 0 008 mm Pin Depth 0 flush to 0 010 mm maximum recession Flatness of Reference Plane 0 002 mm worst case Mechanical characteristics such as center conductor protrusion and pin depth are not performance specifications They are however important supplemental characteristics related to electrical performance Agilent Technologies verifies the mechanical characteristics of the devices in this kit with special gaging processes and electrical testing This ensures that the device connectors do not exhibit any center conductor protrusion and have proper pin depth when the kit leaves the factory Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 2 3 Supplemental Electrical Characteristics Table 2 3 Table 2 4 Specifications Electrical Characteristics Electrical Characteristics Offset Short Electrical Characteristics Characteristic Typical Value 9 50 GHz to 110 GHz Phase Error with respect to calibration constant 2 0 model Connector Repeatability 40 dB Residual Directivity 30 dB Residual Port Match 30 dB Residual Reflection Tracking 0 25 dB Adapter Electrical Characteristics Characteristic Typical Value 0 110 GHz Return Loss 16 dB Insertion Loss 0 50 dB 2 4 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Specifications Electrical Specifications Electrical Specifications Table2
26. etwork Analyzers General Information This manual describes the 85059A calibration and verification kit and provides replacement part numbers specifications and procedures for using maintaining and troubleshooting this kit Backup copies of the data sheets anti virus scan reports and the data on the USB drive should be made immediately upon receipt of the verification kit A file containing the verification data for your kit is maintained for one year from the time of measurement If you lose this data contact Agilent The shorts in this kit are identified by the number of rings or bands around the body of the short 1 0 1 30 mm short has 1 ring or band and is identified as Short 1 e 1 0x1 825 mm short has 2 rings or bands and is identified as Short 2 1 0 x 2 45 mm short has 3 rings or bands and is identified as Short 1 0 x 3 0 mm short has 4 rings or bands and is identified as Short 4 Use the Contents List in the shipping container to verify the completeness of your shipment Although this list is the most accurate you can also use the illustration in Figure 7 1 on page 7 2 to verify the items in your shipment If your shipment is not complete contact Agilent Technologies refer to Contacting Agilent on page 6 2 The devices in this kit and their data are compatible with the PNA series network analyzers The USB drive provided contains the unique factory measured S parameter data for each device in the kit It
27. gue Wrench Information Connector Torgue Torgue Type Setting Tolerance 1 0 mm 45 N cm 4 in lb 5 4 N cm 0 5 in Ib Using the torque wrench guarantees that a connection is not too tight This will help prevent possible connector damage It also guarantees that all connections are equally tight each time Figure 3 10 on page 3 16 shows you where to hold the torque wrench for optimum performance Do not pre tighten the connector nut so much that there is no rotation of the nut with the torque wrench Static friction must not be present during torquing 1 Usethe torque wrench supplied with your kit to make the final connections 2 Rotate only the connector nut when you tighten the connector In all situations use an open end wrench to keep the body of the device from turning Position both wrenches within 90 degrees of each other before applying force see Figure 3 8 on page 3 15 Wrenches opposing each other 180 degrees apart will cause a ifting action This lifting action can misalign and stress the connections of the devices involved This is especially true when several devices are connected together 3 14 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Making Connections Using the Torgue Wrench wj67d Figure 3 8 Correct Wrench Position Narrow separation of the wrenches produces a small residual lateral force on the structure of connected devices Figure 3 9 Incorrect Wrenc
28. h Position Wide separation of the wrenches produces a larger residual lateral force on the structure of connected devices This can degrade connector repeatability Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 3 15 Making Connections Using the Torgue Wrench Grip Wrench Here en f Figure 3 10 Where to Hold the Torque Wrench 3 Hold the torque wrench lightly at the end of the handle only beyond the groove See Figure 3 10 Handle begins to break correct point to stop Groove Hold here Handle fully broken not recommended Torquing direction Figure 3 11 Using the Torque Wrench 4 Apply force perpendicular 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 Doing so may apply an unlimited amount of torque 5 Tighten the connection just to the torque wrench break point see Figure 3 11 Do not tighten the connection further 3 16 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit CAUTION Making Connections Using the Torgue Wrench You don t have to fully break the handle of the torque wrench to reach the specified torque doing so can cause the handle to kick back and loosen the connection give at all in the handle is sufficient torque Do not pivot the wrench handle on your thumb or other fingers you
29. in situations where measurement accuracy is not critical Table 1 2 Broadband SOLT Thru Frequency Calibration Open Short Load Standard solation Range Technique Standard Standard Standard not used for Standard 1 port cal DC 110GHz SOLT Open Short 3 Load BB Thru Load BB broadband broadband 1 SOLT Short Open Load and Thru standards 2 The broadband load is a combination of a lossy delay line plus a 50 GHz load see Figures 1 1 and 1 2 on page 1 5 1 4 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit General Information Achieving Specified Freguency Performance Broadband Load For broadband calibration it is necessary to add the Lossy Delay Line to the Construction appropriate gender 50 GHz load see Figures 1 1 and Figures 1 2 CAUTION The two Lossy delay lines in this kit are the same and may be used interchangeably However once they are mated with a particular 50 GHz load and the calibration sequence is started the assembly should be considered a matched unit until the calibration has been completed lossyf Figure 1 1 Lossy Delay Line male end Attached To 50 GHz Load female end lossym Figure 1 2 Lossy Delay Line female end Attached To 50 GHz Load male end 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 1 5 General Information Eguipment Reguired but Not Supplied Eguipment Reguired but Not Supplied Various connector cleaning supplies and elec
30. ion 1 port cal DC 50 GHz SOLT Open Short 3 50 GHz Load Thru 50 GHz Load 50 75 GHz Offset Shorts Short 3 Short 1 Short 4 Thru Load BB 75 110 GHz Offset Shorts Short 3 Short 1 Short 2 Thru Load BB To Combine Frequency Ranges DC 75GHz SOLT and Open Short 3 50 GHz Load Thru Load BB Offset Shorts Short Short 1 Short 4 50 110 GHz Offset Shorts Short 3 Short 1 Short 4 Thru Load BB Short 2 DC 110GHz SOLT and Open Short 3 50 GHz Load Thru Load BB Offset Shorts Short Short 1 Short 4 Short 2 1 For best measurement results the isolation standard should be the equivalent impedance of the device under test 2 SOLT Short Open Load and Thru standards 3 The broadband load is a combination of a lossy delay line plus a 50 GHz load see Figures 1 1 and 1 2 on page 1 5 4 Combinations of the calibration methods shown in the upper half of Table 1 1 are used to calibrate over the frequency ranges shown in the lower half of the table 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 1 3 General Information Achieving Specified Freguency Performance Broadband SOLT As a time saver you can use an alternate SOLT technique You can calibrate Calibration from DC to 110 GHz using the standards in Table 1 2 The broadband SOLT technique is quicker than the full calibration outlined in Table 1 1 on page 1 3 but itis substantially less accurate CAUTION The broadband SOLT technique is not recommended It is meant to be used only
31. ion standard definitions calibration kit content and its structure requirements for Agilent vector network analyzers It also provides some examples of how to set up a new calibration kit and how to modify an existing calibration kit definition file To download a free copy go to www agilent com and enter literature number 5989 4840EN in the Search window 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 8 1 Standard Definitions 8 2 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Numerics A adapters 4 2 stance v B broadband load construction 1 5 broadband SOLT 1 4 loads 42 offset opens and shorts 4 1 their use 4 inductor n and pin depth 2 3 characteristics adapter 2 4 electrical 2 4 mechanical 2 3 class as Mein connectors clarifying gender 1 10 STR 3 12 or damage 3 3 mating ane surface 3 5 wear offset opens and shorts 4 1 acing far Agilent Web site 8 1 rification 4 1 rocedure 3 18 documentation pri copies from Web vi replacement 7 3 warranty iii ing clas assignments amp std definitions from the Web 8 1 ation data 1 2 duplicating veri E environmental requirements 2 1 equipment required but not supplied 1 6 F figure clarifying connector gender 1 10 conc ity male 3 5 conngctor 3 10 the torque wrench 3 16 hold torque wrench 3 16 frequen
32. ircular 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 Clean and inspect the connector again if it shows Deep scratches or dents Particles clinging to the mating plane surfaces Uneven wear Damaged connectors should be discarded or sent for repair Try to determine the cause of damage before connecting a new undamaged connector in the same configuration Magnification is of great use in analyzing the nature and cause of damaged connectors Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 3 5 Connector Wear Supplies and Eguipment Needed Making Connections Visual Inspection Connector wear eventually degrades performance The more use a connector gets the faster it wears and degrades The wear is greatly accelerated when connectors are not kept clean Calibration devices should have a long life if their usage is a few times per week The test port connectors on your network analyzer test set may have many connections each day and therefore are more subject to wear It is recommended that an adapter be used as a test port saver The use of an adapter will help to minimize the wear on your test set s connectors When your connectors become worn replace them The supplies and equipment needed to perform the cleaning procedure and their Agilent Technologies p
33. it 3 7 Making Connections Pin Depth Male Female Outer Conductor Le Center um i Conductor Male Pin Depth Female Pin Depth Outer Conductor Outer Conductor Mating Plane 9 Mating Plane conngen Figure 3 4 Connector Pin Depth 3 8 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit NOTE Connection Procedure CAUTION Making Connections Making Connections Making Connections Good connections require a skilled operator Instrument sensitivity and coaxial connector mechanical tolerances are such that slight errors in operator technique can have a significant effect on measurements and measurement uncertainties The most common cause of measurement error is poor connections 1 Ground yourself and all devices wear a grounded wrist strap and work on an antistatic mat 2 Visually inspect the connectors refer to Visual Inspection on page 3 3 3 If necessary clean the connectors refer to Cleaning Connectors on page 3 12 4 Carefully align the connectors The male connector center pin must slip concentrically into the contact fingers of the female connector see Figure 3 5 on page 3 10 and Figure 3 6 on page 3 11 5 Push the connectors straight together Do not twist or screw them together As the center conductors mate there is usually a slight resistance Do not twist one connector into the other like inserting a light bulb This happens when you t
34. l Characteristics Electrical Specifications Table 2 5 Electrical Specifications for 1 0 mm 50w Devices Table 2 6 Typical Electrical Specifications for 1 0 50w Devices 3 Making Connections Electrostatic Discharge IA IA I Visual dnspectiOnom 6 eo t GR et i ee ie ie eia etie detis Obvious Defects or Damage Figure 3 1 Contact Integrity Concentricity reee totos utate ete utet ut Figure 3 2 Concentricity Female Connector Figure 3 3 Concentricity Male Connector Mating Plane Surfaces Supplies and Equipment Needed KI cs dete oett ott o bas E as es s Protrusion and Recession Figure 3 4 Connector Pin Depth Making Connections wanann Connection Procedure Figure 3 5 Alignment Connector Misalignment Figure 3 6 Misalignment Cleaning Connectors nn Supplies and Equipment Needed Basic Cleaning Procedure
35. length their electrical delays are different This reflects the differences in the connector interface compression When the male and female devices are torqued together the male side compresses more than the female side The 1 0 mm connector utilizes an air dielectric interface for the highest accuracy and repeatability The coupling diameter and thread size were chosen to maximize strength increase durability and provide highly repeatable connections The connectors are designed so that the outer conductors engage before the center conductors To obtain the best performance possible the manufacturing tolerances of the connectors are tighter than the standard 1 0 mm specifications per the IEEE 287 precision connector standard The verification kit provides a set of standards with known characteristics traceable to primary standards in the Agilent Technologies calibration lab This set of standards is used to verify your measurement calibration and also to verify that your PNA system is operating within its specifications The kit includes the following verification items Mismatched thru adapter Matched thru adapter USB drive that contains factory measured verification data Data sheet for each device that contains factory measured verification data Anti virus scan report 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 1 1 About This Manual Make Backup Copies How To Identify Shorts Kit Contents Compatible N
36. may apply an unknown amount of torque to the connection when the wrench reaches its break point Do not twist the head of the wrench relative to the outer conductor mating plane If you do you will apply more than the recommended torque Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 3 17 CAUTION Making Connections Disconnection Procedure Disconnection Procedure To avoid lateral bending force on the connector mating plane surfaces always support the devices and connections 1 Use an open end wrench to prevent the device body from turning 2 Useanother wrench to loosen the connector nut 3 Complete the disconnection by hand turning only the connector nut Do not twist one connector out of the other like removing a light bulb Turn the connector nut not the device body Major damage to the center conductor and the outer conductor can occur if the device body is twisted 4 Pullthe connectors straight apart without twisting or bending 3 18 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Making Connections Handling and Storage Handling and Storage Store calibration and verification devices with end caps in a foam lined storage case Never store connectors loose in a box in a desk 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
37. ntal reguirements necessary for optimum performance Environmental Reguirements Parameter Reguired Values Ranges Operating Temperature 1 20 to 26 C 68 to 79 F Error Corrected Temperature 1 C of measurement calibration temperature Range Storage Temperature 40 to 75 C 40 to 167 F Relative Humidity Relative Humidity Type tested 0 to 95 at 40 C Non Condensing 1 The temperature range over which the calibration standards maintain performance to their specifications 2 The allowable network analyzer ambient temperature drift during measurement calibration and during measurements when the network analyzer correction is turned on Also the range over which the network analyzer maintains its specified performance while correction is turned on 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 2 1 Temperature What To Watch Out For NOTE Specifications Due to the small dimensions and tight tolerances of the calibration and verification devices electrical characteristics will change with temperature Therefore the operating temperature is a critical factor in their performance During a measurement calibration the temperature of the calibration devices must be stable and within the range shown in Table 2 1 on page 2 1 Remember your fingers are a heat source so avoid handling the devices unnecessarily during calibration Performance verification and measurements of devices under
38. on and Verification Kit Obvious Defects or Damage Making Connections Visual Inspection Visual Inspection Visual inspection and if necessary cleaning should be done every time a connection is made Metal particles from the connector threads may fall into the connector when it is disconnected One connection made with a dirty or damaged connector can damage both connectors beyond repair Magnification is helpful when inspecting connectors but it is not required and may actually be misleading Defects and damage that cannot be seen without magnification generally have no effect on electrical or mechanical performance Magnification is of great use in analyzing the nature and cause of damage and in cleaning connectors but it is not required for inspection Examine the connectors first for obvious defects or damage Plating s Bare metal showing s Burrs or blisters Deformed threads Center Conductors s Bent s Broken s Misaligned s Concentricity Connector nuts should move smoothly and be free of Burrs Loose metal particles Rough spots Any connector that has obvious defects should be discarded or sent for repair refer to Contacting Agilent on page 6 2 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 3 3 Making Connections Visual Inspection Connector Contacts Inspect the connector contacts for integrity It is necessary to use good lighting such as a halogen task light
39. onnections Cleaning Connectors Cleaning Connectors The supplies and eguipment that are needed to perform the cleaning procedures and their Agilent Technologies part numbers are listed in Table 7 1 on page 7 2 and page 7 3 1 Inspect the connectors for dust dirt metal fragments oils or films and debris 2 Blow off any dust with a filtered clean supply of compressed air 3 Adda few drops of high purity isopropyl alcohol to a small cleaning swab do not apply alcohol directly to the parts When using isopropyl alcohol to clean connectors do not allow the liquid to flow down inside the connector This may cause measurement errors due to residue inside the connector If possible keep the connector facing down 4 Gently wipe connecting surfaces with the end of the cleaning swab see Figure 3 7 5 Blow dry with compressed air 6 Inspect and repeat cleaning procedure if necessary 3 12 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Making Connections Cleaning Connectors Female Connector Cleaning Swab Male Connector cleaning Figure 3 7 Cleaning Illustration Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 3 13 Torgue Wrench Procedure NOTE Making Connections Using the Torgue Wrench Using the Torgue Wrench Table 3 1 provides information on the reguired settings and tolerances for the 1 0 mm torgue wrench supplied in this kit Table 3 1 Tor
40. repeatable connections The adapters are designed so that their nominal electrical lengths are the same this allows them to be used in the calibration procedures for non insertable devices but can also be used as connector savers The loads have been optimized for broadband performance up to 50 GHz The Load can be combined with the Lossy Delay Line to construct a broadband termination The Load and Lossy Delay Line combination can be used for such purposes as terminating an unused port on a device under test or a quick open short load calibration from DC to 110 GHz The best operating region of the load is from DC to 50 GHz Performance degrades quickly above 50 GHz For best results the lowband load definition should be used If desired an open short broadband load calibration may be performed up to 110 GHz by choosing the broadband load broadband open and then the broadband Short 3 4 2 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit User Information Performing A Calibration Performing A Calibration Using a Network To find information about performing a calibration with your network analyzer Analyzer refer to your analyzer s User s Guide or Help system To find an online copy on the Agilent web site Go to www agilent com Enter the analyzer s model number in the Search box Click Search Next to the heading Technical Support click Manuals Click the link for the document you w
41. tion Kit 7 1 Replaceable Parts Table 7 1 Replaceable Parts i Replaceable PE Part Number Description Kit Calibration Devices Shorts m Short 3 1 85059 60003 f Short 3 1 85059 60007 m Short 4 1 85059 60004 f Short 4 1 85059 60008 m Short 2 1 85059 60002 f Short 2 1 85059 60006 m Short 1 1 85059 60001 f Short 1 1 85059 60005 Opens Male Open 1 85059 60009 Female Open 1 85059 60010 Loads Male Load 1 85059 60019 Female Load 1 85059 60020 Lossy Delay Line 2 85059 60021 Adapters Male to Male Adapter 1 11920 60001 Female to Female Adapter 1 11920 60002 Male to Female Adapter 1 11920 60003 Cables Female to Female Cable 8 8 cm 1 11500 60001 7 2 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Replaceable Parts Table 7 1 Replaceable Parts Continued Oty Per Replaceable Ts Part Number Description Kit Verification Devices Mismatched Thru Adapter with data 1 85059AR01 Matched Thru Adapter with data 1 85059AR02 Wrenches 6 mm 4 in Ib Torque 1 8710 2079 6 mm Open end 1 8710 2156 Miscellaneous Items Disk Holder 1 5180 8491 Operating and Service Manual 1 85059 90003 Plastic Box 1 1540 1218 Cleaning Swabs 1 9301 1243 10 Magnifying Glass 1 1000 1114 Items Not Included In Kit Anhydrous Isopropyl Alcohol gt 92 pure Grounding Wrist Strap 9300 1367 5 Foot Grounding for wrist strap 9300 0980 2 x 4 Cond
42. trostatic discharge safety supplies are not provided in this kit Refer to Chapter 7 Replaceable Parts for ordering information 1 6 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Serial Number Prefix Serial Number Suffix Device Serial Numbers General Information Serial Numbers Serial Numbers A serial number label is attached to the calibration and verification kit A typical kit serial number label is shown in Figures 1 3 The prefix is made up of six characters The first two characters show the country the next two digits represent the year and the last two digits designate the week of manufacturing The last five digits are the suffix numbers The suffix numbers are unique to each calibration kit Serial Number Prefix Suffix Figure 1 3 Typical Kit Installed SER USYYWW 12345 Serial Number Label Options OPT 000 it Agilent Technologies usa serial In addition to the kit serial number the devices in this kit are individually serialized serial numbers are printed on an attached label or scribed onto the body of each device Record these serial numbers in Table 1 3 on page 1 8 This can help you avoid confusing the devices in this kit with similar devices from other kits 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 1 7 General Information Serial Numbers Serial Number Record Log Table 1 3 Kit and Device Serial Number Record Device E ur Serial
43. uctive Table Mat amp 15 Ground Wire 9300 0797 ESD Heel Strap for conductive floors 9300 1126 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 7 3 Replaceable Parts 5 B M Short 1 M Short 2 M Short 3 M Short 4 M Open F Short 1 F Short 2 F Short 3 F Short 4 F Open HA b A OF UIP M M Adapter F F Adapter M F Adapter Mismatch Thru Match Thru Adapter Adapter of tt Cable F F 8 8 cm HI d Hl d Male Load Lossy Delay Line Female Load 2 per kit 6 mm Open End Wrench Magnifying Glass 4in Ib Torque Wrench Included in 85059A Cal Kit but not shown USB drive containing PNA system verification data Data sheets Device replacement instructions sheets Anti virus scan report Cleaning swabs connector 7 4 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Standard Definitions Class Assignments and Standard Definitions Values are Available on the Web Class assignments and standard definitions may change as more accurate model and calibration methods are developed You can download the most accurate class assignments and standard definitions from Agilent s Calibration Kit Definitions 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 calibrat
44. urn the device body rather than the connector nut Major damage to the center conductor and the outer conductor can occur if the device body is twisted 6 Initial tightening can be done by hand or with a 6 mm open end wrench Tighten until snug or where the connectors are first making contact The preliminary connection is tight enough when the mating plane surfaces make uniform light contact Do not overtighten this connection At this point all you want is for the outer conductors to make gentle contact on both mating surfaces Use very light finger pressure no more than 2 inch pounds of torque 7 Relieve any side pressure on the connection from long or heavy devices or cables This assures consistent torque refer to Using the Torque Wrench on page 3 14 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 3 9 Making Connections Making Connections Align Conductors Male Connector Female Connector alignmnt Figure 3 5 Alignment Connector Forced misalignment could damage the female center conductor Misalignment 3 10 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Making Connections Making Connections Watch for Forced Misalignment It Can Damage the Female Center Conductor misalign Figure 3 6 Misalignment Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit 3 11 Supplies and Eguipment Needed Basic Cleaning Procedure NOTE Making C
45. ystem are small lt 10 relative to accuracy specifications Change in the environment especially temperature between calibration 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 damaged test port connectors and calibration standards If the connectors become dirty or damaged measurement repeatability and accuracy is affected Fortunately it is relatively easy to evaluate the general validity of the calibration To test repeatability remeasure one of the calibration standards If you can not obtain 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 device and note any changes in its corrected response which can be attributed to the test system With experience you will be able to see changes in the reference responses that indicate a need to perform the measurement calibration again 1 12 Agilent Technologies 85059A 1 0 mm Calibration and Verification Kit Table 2 1 Specifications Environmental Reguirements Table 2 1 shows the environme
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