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1. E 3 3 z 3 S 3 Ele x X X X 3 a 2 z x 5 8 5 E 9 z 9 9 E SN 4 Sis ia 1 Short 2 Open 3 Load 4 Delay thru 5 6 7 8 a Ensure system 2o of network analyzer is set to this value b Open short load delay thru or arbitrary impedance c Load or arbitrary impedance only 85033D A 7 Standard Definitions Nominal Standard Definitions Table A 6 Standard Definitions Blank Form for 8510 and PNA Series Network Analyzers System 70 Calibration Kit Label Standard N N Offset Frequency E E E in GHz i en en Do q 7 1 e e bw v x x x x N e o Q oO ES N 9 N a of Bb a JAEN 3 E E n a a S a e Nn 2 E 5 7 fi 1 E w 5 E 3 S s E 2 x x x x 2 a Gq 2 f e Z 3 a a 4 E a Ne S 9 7 1 Short 2 Open 3 Load 4 Delay thru 5 6 7 8 a Ensure system 20 of network analyzer is set to this value b Open short load delay thru or arbitrary impedance Load or arbitrary impedance only d L terms apply to PNA and ENA series network analyzers A 8 85033D Index A adapters 1 2 7 mm to 3 5 mm 1 4 electrical characteristics 2 5 part numbers 6 3 type N to 3 5 mm 1 4 Agilent Technologies contacting 5 3 Agilent Technologies2. System 70 50 Calibration Kit Label 3 5 Standard N AS N Offset Frequency E E E in GHz en en T s S S x x x x hanl N e o Q oO r N N UN to amp Ey E 8 S g s 3 a st a un 2 a E 5 p ji 7 1 5 E 2 5 amp BE x x x x E E a g gig 8 E z amp m B a 2 i a Ne S 9 1 Shortd 2 0765 108 54 2 1705 0 01 31 808 50 2 36 0 999 Coax Short 2 Open 49 43 310 13 23 17 0 16 29 243 50 22 0 999 Coax Open 3 Load Fixed 0 50 2 2 0 999 Coax Broad band 4 Delay 0 50 2 2 0 999 Coax Thru thru 5 6 7 8 a Ensure system 20 of network analyzer is set to this value b Open short load delay thru or arbitrary impedance c Load or arbitrary impedance only d L terms apply to PNA and ENA series network analyzers A 6 85033D Standard Definitions Nominal Standard Definitions Blank Forms The standard definitions listed in Table A 3 and Table A 4 may be changed to meet your specific requirements Table A 5 and Table A 6 are provided to record the modified standard definitions Table 5 Standard Definitions Blank Form for 8753 and 872x Series Network Analyzers System 7 0 Calibration Kit Label Disk File Name Disk File Name _ Standard Offset Frequency in GHz v a on Bus E E E 2 a S E D ve un 2 E a 5 T 7 1
3. the model number and serial number of the kit the part number and serial number of each device thetype of service required e adetailed description of the problem and how the device was being used when the problem occurred such as calibration or measurement Table 5 1 Contacting Agilent Online assistance www agilent com find assist United States ta 1 800 452 4844 Latin America tel 305 269 7500 fax 305 269 7599 Canada tel 1877 894 4414 fax 905 282 6495 Europe tel 31 20 547 2323 fax 431 20 547 2390 New Zealand tel 0 800 738 378 fax 64 4 495 8950 J apan tel 81 426 56 7832 fax 481 426 56 7840 Australia tel 1 800 629 485 fax 61 3 9210 5947 Singapore 1 800 375 8100 fax 65 836 0252 Malaysia tel 1 800 828 848 fax 1 800 801 664 Philippines tel 632 8426802 ta PLDT subscriber only 1 800 16510170 fax 632 8426809 fax PLDT subscriber only 1 800 16510288 Thailand tel outside Bangkok 088 226 008 tel within Bangkok 662 661 3999 fax 66 1 661 3714 EL m s Hong Kong tel 800 930 871 fax 852 2506 9233 Taiwan tel 0800 047 866 fax 886 2 25456723 People s Republic of China tel preferred 800 810 0189 tel alternate 10800 650 0021 fax 10800 650 0121 India tel 1 600 11 2929 fax 000 800 650 1101 85033D 5 3 Troubleshoo
4. contacting 5 3 agreements customer assistance ii maintenance ii alcohol isopropyl as cleaning solvent 3 5 part number 6 4 precautions for use of 3 4 altitude specifications 2 2 assistance customer ii who to contact ii blank form standard class assignments A 3 standard definitions A 7 box pads part numbers 6 3 part number 6 3 broadband load part numbers 6 3 broadband loads 1 2 specifications 2 5 cal kit performance verifying 4 2 calibration bad 5 2 certificate of 4 3 temperature 2 2 calibration definitions disk 6 3 permanently stored 1 3 calibration kit contents 1 2 6 2 drawing of 6 2 overview 1 2 performance how Agilent verifies 4 2 verifying 4 2 calibration report 4 3 case part number 6 3 certificate of calibration 4 3 certification of device specifications 2 6 characteristics electrical 2 5 mechanical 2 3 supplemental 2 5 class assignments blank form A 3 standard A 2 cleaning connectors 3 4 cleaning supplies 1 4 part number 6 4 cleaning swabs 3 5 part number 6 4 compressed air for cleaning 3 4 connections 3 2 3 12 ESD protection 3 12 final 3 12 preliminary 3 12 separating 3 14 using torque wrench 3 12 connector cleaning 3 4 damage 3 3 defects 3 3 female 3 4 3 10 gage accuracy 3 6 use of 3 6 gaging 3 6 when to do 3 7 male 3 8 mating plane surfaces 3 5 cleaning 3 5 sex 1 5 clarifying 1 5 slotless repair kit p
5. p lt 0 006 21 3to 3 Return loss gt 38 dB p lt 0 013 gt 3 to lt 6 Offset opens 0 65 deviation from nominal DC tox 1 3 male and female 0 65 deviation from nominal 21 3to 3 t 0 85 deviation from nominal gt 3to lt 6 Offset shorts 0 48 deviation from nominal DC tox 1 3 male and female 0 50 deviation from nominal gt 1 3to lt 3 0 55 deviation from nominal gt 3to lt 6 a The spedfications for the opens and shorts are given as allowed deviation from the nominal model as defined in the standard definitions see Table A 3 and Table A 4 in Appendix A Supplemental Electrical Characteristics for Adapters Supplemental electrical characteristics are provided as additional information that may be helpful in applying the devices These characteristics are typical of most devices but are not warranted Table 2 4 lists thetypical characteristics for the adapters in Options 100 and 200 Table 2 4 Supplemental Electrical Characteristics for Adapters Adapter Typical Return Loss Frequency GHz 7 mm to 3 5 mm Return loss gt 34 dB p lt 0 020 DC to lt 6 Type N male to 3 5 mm male Return loss gt 28 dB lt 0 040 DC to lt 6 Type N maleto 3 5 mm female Return loss gt 28 dB p lt 0 040 DC to lt 6 Type N female to 3 5 mm female Return loss gt 28 dB p lt 0 040 DC to lt 6 Type N female to 3 5 mm male Return loss gt 24 dB p lt 0 060 DC 6 a See Opti
6. 2 ordering 6 2 replaceable 6 2 performance verification fail 5 2 permanently stored calibration definitions 1 4 pin depth 2 3 affect on electrical performance 2 4 gaging to determine 3 6 observed limits 2 4 3 6 protrusion 2 3 recession 2 3 typical values 2 4 preventive maintenance 1 6 protective end caps part numbers 6 3 protrusion pin depth 2 3 R recertification how to order 4 3 interval 4 3 what s included 4 3 where it s done 4 3 recession pin depth 2 3 regulations environmental 3 4 repair kit slotless connector part number 6 4 replaceable parts 6 2 drawing of 6 2 requirements environmental 2 2 return kit or device to Agilent 5 3 return loss specifications 2 5 S Separating connections 3 14 serial numbers 1 5 devices 1 5 recording 1 5 service 5 3 tag 1 4 service tag 4 3 5 3 shorts 1 2 part numbers 6 3 specifications 2 5 slotless connector repair kit part number 6 4 specifications 2 2 Index altitude operating 2 2 storage 2 2 certification of 2 6 deviation from nominal phase 2 5 device 2 5 electrical 2 5 environmental 2 2 frequency 2 5 humidity operating 2 2 storage 2 2 return loss 2 5 temperature 2 2 torque wrench 3 12 traceability 4 2 4 3 standard class assignments A 2 blank form A 3 standard definitions A 4 A 7 blank form A 7 nominal A 4 standards international 2 6 national institute of
7. 2 6 4 2 static discharge 3 2 storage 3 14 storage case part number 6 3 supplemental characteristics 2 5 supplies cleaning 1 4 part number 6 4 swabs cleaning 3 5 system impedance A 4 1 tag service 1 4 4 3 5 3 temperature affect on electrical performance 2 2 calibration 2 2 cautions about 2 2 changes in 2 2 device 2 2 error corrected 2 2 measurement 2 2 specifications 2 2 operating 2 2 storage 2 2 verification and measurement 2 2 test data 4 3 threads connector deaning 3 4 inspecting 3 4 torque wrench 1 4 part number 6 4 specifications 3 12 traceability of device specifications 4 2 4 3 troubleshooting 5 2 U user s and service guide part number 6 3 V verification temperature 2 2 visual inspection 3 3 Ww warranty documentation ii wear connector 3 3 affect on electrical performance 3 3 wrench open end 1 4 3 13 3 14 part number 6 4 proper positioning of 3 13 torque 1 4 3 12 3 13 part number 6 4 precautions for use of 3 13 proper use of 3 13 2 zeroing connector gage 3 8 3 10 Index 3
8. 4 gaging connectors 3 6 female connectors 3 10 male connectors 3 8 to determine pin depth 3 6 gaging connectors when to do 3 7 H handling 3 14 hex key 2 5mm 1 3 humidity specifications 2 2 impedance system A 4 setting A 4 incoming inspection 1 4 inspection damage 3 3 defects 3 3 female connectors 3 4 incoming 1 4 mating plane surfaces 3 3 visual 3 3 isopropyl alcohol as cleaning solvent 3 5 part number 6 4 precautions for use of 3 4 K kit contents 1 2 6 2 drawing of 6 2 overview 1 2 L limits pin depth 2 4 load holder Index 2 open short 1 3 loads broadband 1 2 M maintenance 3 2 agreements ii preventive 1 6 maintenance of devices 1 6 making connections 3 12 ESD protection 3 12 precautions 3 12 mating plane surface inspection of 3 3 mating plane surfaces cleaning 3 5 connector 3 5 mechanical characteristics 2 3 affect on electrical performance 2 3 verifying 3 6 N NIST 2 6 4 2 nitrogen for cleaning 3 4 nominal standard definitions A 4 numbers serial 1 5 recording 1 5 observed limits pin depth 2 4 offsets 1 2 open end wrench 1 4 3 14 part number 6 4 opens 1 2 part numbers 6 3 specifications 2 5 open short load holder 1 3 part number 6 3 options 1 4 ordering parts 6 2 OSL 1 3 P pads box part numbers 6 3 part numbers 6 2 of items in kit 6 3 of items not in kit 6 4 parts not induded in kit 6
9. from parts that are machined tothe current state of the art in precision machining The offset short s inner conductors have a one piece construction common with the shorting plane The construction provides for extremely repeatable connecti ons The offset opens have inner conductors that are supported by a strong low dielectric constant plastic to minimize compensation values Both the opens and shorts are constructed so that the pin depth can be controlled very tightly thereby minimizing phase errors The lengths of the offsets in the opens and shorts are designed so that the difference in phase of their reflection coefficients is approximately 180 degrees at all frequencies Adapters Likethe other devices in the kit the adapters are built to very tight tolerances to provide good broadband performance The adapters utilize a dual beaded connector structure to ensure stable repeatable connections The beads are designed to minimize return loss and are separated far enough so that interaction between the beads is minimized The adapters are designed so that their nominal electrical lengths are the same which allows them to be used in calibration procedures for non insertable devices 1 2 85033D General Information Calibration Kit Overview Open Short L oad Holders The open short load OSL holders are included for your convenience The OSL holders allow you to keep all of the calibration devices in two handy assemblies Load ea
10. it 4 Reinspect Inspect the connector again to make sure that no particles or residue are present 85033D 3 5 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Gaging Connectors The gages available from Agilent Technologies are intended for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting purposes only See Table 6 1 on page 6 3 for part number information They are effective in detecting excessive center conductor protrusion or recession and conductor damage on DUTS test accessories and the calibration kit devices Do not usethe gages for precise pin depth measurements Connector Gage Accuracy The connector gages are only capable of performing coarse measurements They do not provide the degree of accuracy necessary to precisely measure the pin depth of the kit devices This is partially due to the repeatability uncertainties that are associated with the measurement Only the factory through special gaging processes and electrical testing can accurately verify the mechanical characteristics of the devices With proper technique however the gages are useful in detecting gross pin depth errors on device connectors To achieve maximum accuracy random errors must be reduced by taking the average of at least three measurements having different gage orientations on the connector E ven the resultant average can be in error by as much as 0 0001 inch due to systematic biasing errors usually resulting from worn gages a
11. relative to the outer conductor mating plane If you do you apply more than the recommended torque How to Separate a Connection To avoid lateral bending force on the connector mating plane surfaces always support the devices and connections CAUTION Do not turn the device body Only turn the connector nut Damage to the center conductor can occur if the device body is twisted Usean open end wrench to prevent the device body from turning Use another open end wrench to loosen the connector nut Complete the separation by hand turning only the connector nut A WN e Pull the connectors straight apart without twisting rocking or bending either of the connectors Handling and Storage Install the protective end caps and store the calibration devices in the foam lined storage case when not in use Never store connectors loose in a box or in a desk or bench drawer This is the most common cause of connector damage during storage Keep connectors dean Donot touch mating plane surfaces Natural skin oils and microscopic particles of dirt are easily transferred to a connector interface and are very difficult to remove e Donot 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 3 14 85033D 4 Performance Verification 85033D 4 1 Performance Verification Introduction Introdu
12. that the device fails to meet electrical specifications Refer to Figure 2 1 for a visual representation of proper pin depth slightly recessed Table2 2 Pin Depth Limits Device Typical Pin Depth Measurement Uncertainty Observed Pin Depth Limits Opens to 0 0127 mm 40 0064 to 0 0064 mm 40 0064 to 0 0191 mm 0 to 0 0005 in 0 00025 to 0 00025 in 0 00025 to 0 00075 in Shorts to 0 0127 mm 40 0041 to 0 0041 mm 40 0041 to 0 0168 mm 0 to 0 0005 in 0 00016 to 0 00016 in 0 00016 to 0 00066 in Fixed Loads 0 0025 to 0 0254 mm 40 0041 to 0 0041 mm 40 0016 to 0 02953 mm 0 0001 to 0 001 in 0 00016 to 0 00016 in 0 00006 to 0 00116 in a Approximately 2 sigma to 2 sigma of gage uncertainty based on studies done at the factory according to recommended procedures b Observed pin depth limits are the range of observation limits seen on the gage reading due to measurement uncertainty The depth could still be within specifications 2 4 85033D Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications in Table 2 3 apply to the devices in your calibration kit when connected with an Agilent precision interface Specifications Electrical Specifications Table 2 3 Electrical Specifications for 85033D 3 5 mm Devices Device Specification Frequency GHz Broadband loads Return loss 2 46 dB p lt 0 005 DC tos 1 3 male and female Return loss gt 44 dB
13. the connections of the devices involved This is especially true when several devices are connected together Figure 3 4 Wrench Positions Hold this wrench steady Device CORRECT METHOD NCORRECT METHOD Reduces lift on connection Too much lift on connection wj56f 4 Hold the torque wrench lightly at the end of the handle only beyond the groove See Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Using the Torque Wrench TORQUING DIRECTION STOP WHEN HANDLE BEGINS TO YIELD wj68d 85033D 3 13 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Handling and Storage 5 Apply force downward on 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 6 Tighten the connection just to the torque wrench break point The wrench handle gives way at its internal pivot point See Figure 3 5 Do not tighten the connection further CAUTION 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 Any give at all the handle is sufficient torque Do not pivot the wrench handle on your thumb or other fingers otherwise you apply an unknown amount of torque to the connection when the wrench reaches its break point Do not twist the head of the wrench
14. the outer conductor mating plane See Figure 2 1 The pin depth of a connector can bein one of two states either protruding or recessed Protrusion is the condition in which the center conductor extends beyond the outer conductor mating plane This condition will indicate a positive value on the connector gage Recession is the condition in which the center conductor is set back from the outer conductor mating plane This condition will indicate a negative value on the connector gage Figure 2 1 Connector Pin Depth MALE EMALE OUTER CONDUCTOR DE CENTER CONDUCTOR MALE PIN DEPTH gt r 4 FEMALE PIN DEPTH a Hz J Se OUTER CONDUCTOR OUTER CONDUCTOR MATING PLANE gt MATING PLANE n wj63d 85033D 9 3 Specifications Mechanical Characteristics The pin depth value of each calibration device in the kit is not specified but is an important mechanical parameter The electrical performance of the device depends to some extent on its pin depth The electrical specifications for each devicein the kit take into account the effect of pin depth on the device s performance Table 2 2 lists the typical pin depths and measurement uncertainties and provides observed pin depth limits for the devices in the kit If the pin depth of a device does not measure within the observed pin depth limits it may be an indication
15. when mating nonprecision to precision devices Cleaning Connectors Clean connectors are essential for ensuring the integrity of RF and microwave coaxial connections 1 Use Compressed Air or Nitrogen WARNING Always use protective eyewear when using compressed air or nitrogen Use compressed air or nitrogen to loosen particles on the connector mating plane surfaces Clean air cannot damage a connector or leave particles or residues behind You can use any source of clean dry low pressure compressed air or nitrogen that has an effective oil vapor filter and liquid condensation trap placed just before the outlet hose Ground the hose nozzle to prevent electrostatic discharge and set the air pressure to less than 414 kPa 60 psi to control the velocity of the air stream High velocity streams of compressed air can cause electrostatic effects when directed into a connector These electrostatic effects can damage the device Refer to Electrostatic Discharge on page 3 2 for additional information 2 Clean the Connector Threads WARNING Keep isopropyl alcohol away from heat sparks and flame Store in a tightly closed container It is extremely flammable In case of fire use alcohol foam dry chemical or carbon dioxide water may be ineffective Use isopropyl alcohol with adequate ventilation and avoid contact with eyes skin and clothing It causes skin irritation may cause eye damage and is harmful if swallowed or i
16. wrist strap 1 9300 0980 8 2 ft by 4 ft conductive table mat with 15 ft grounding wire 1 9300 0797 9 ESD heel strap 1 9300 1308 Connector Cleaning Supplies 10 Isopropyl alcohol 30 ml 8500 5344 11 Foam tipped cleaning swabs 100 9301 1243 6 4 a See Clarifying the Sex of a Connector on page 1 5 85033D A Standard Definitions 85033D A 1 Standard Definitions Standard Class Assignments Standard Class Assignments Class assignment organizes calibration standards into a format compatible with the error models used in the measurement calibration A class or group of classes corresponds to the systematic errors to be removed from the measured network analyzer response Table A 1 lists the classes of the devices in the calibration kit This information resides on the calibration definitions disk included in the kit Table A 1 Standard Class Assignments Disk File Name for 8752A B A5235D Disk File Name for 8753B C C5335D Calibration Kit Label 3 5 mmD Class A G Standard Class Label SA 2 Open 511 1 Short 511 3 Loads 522A 2 Open S22B 1 Short S22C 3 Loads Forward transmission 4 Thru Reverse transmission 4 Thru Forward match 4 Thru Reverse match 4 Thru Response 1 Response Response and isolation 1 Response A 2 85033D Standard Definitions Standard Class Assignments Blank Form The standard class
17. 7 mm to 3 5 mm male 2 1250 1746 8 7 mm to 3 5 mm female 2 1250 1747 Adapters Option 200 only Type N male to 3 5 mm male 1 1250 1743 Type N male to 3 5 mm female 1 1250 1744 Type N female to 3 5 mm male 1 1250 1750 Type N female to 3 5 mm female 1 1250 1745 Protective End Caps for Connectors 9 For 7 mm connectors as required 1401 0214 10 For 3 5 mm male connectors as required 1401 0208 11 For 3 5 mm female connectors as required 1401 0202 Calibration Kit Storage Case 12 Box without foam pads 1 85033 80015 13 Box pads top and bottom 1 85033 80016 14 Disk holder 1 5180 8491 Miscellaneous Items 15 Open short load holder 2 85033 40001 16 2 5 mm hex key 1 8710 1181 17 Calibration definitions disk 1 85033 10010 18 User s and Service guide 1 85033 90027 a See Clarifying the Sex of a Connector on page 1 5 85033D 6 3 Replaceable Parts Introduction Table 6 2 Replaceable Parts Items Not Included in the Calibration Kit Item No Description Qty Agilent Part Number Connector Gages 3 5 mm 1 Gage Set for male connectors 1 85052 60043 2 Gage Set for female connectors 1 85052 60042 Wrenches 3 5 16 in 90 N am 8 in Ib torque wrench 1 8710 1765 4 5 16 in open end wrench 1 8720 0015 Slotless Connector Repair Kit 5 3 5 mm slotless connector contact repair kit al 85052 60049 ESD Protective Devices 6 Grounding wrist strap 1 9300 1367 7 5 ft grounding cord for
18. A RERO 3 4 NS PP DUST 3 4 GANI COTTECcEO Saved qii wA Sere held EE TE LI IE a TEE CHICKEN sb heeds 3 6 Conner Gage SEU BIG oa uas noes AEA Pd dee ee a dee woes EC E de Race 3 6 When to ODECEDOE Sa adag kon EACH Eee ae ERE EA M o PORK 3 7 GINO PEDCOUUBS Pk dae PRETIO ER eM EX 3 8 SA ea eee ee CE PLE EIE ee ee ee ee Ce ER DR EE ib E RC P Ra 3 12 HOW to Make a C Ore t DTe x aaa qx bi eee eee d 94 X PE X4 RR 3 12 Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench 3 12 How Eo Separate a C ON Orte a ideae kdo FECE goa EP CR ECKE ve bed cR dan Pob eda 3 14 Handing and Storage Lissu d ERAA TERI REOR EP CREATUM PINE Sq 3 14 4 Performance Verification 4 2 How Agilent Verifies the Devices in Your Kit eeeeeeeeee ee ee ee ee ee 4 2 PCA alio epi ac XR Ph ER ge a e RO dod 4 3 How Onen IO REC TU ocio deste AR AC ICE E YR do ERECTAE RAE E ET AH PER 4 3 Where to Send a Kit Tor Recertification arare a xaggamferkaaoedkfudeRY dd 4 3 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Process IR Ar Ar Gc ERROR XR REE RACE eub Ge OP UN d 5 2 Returning Kit or Device Fo Agilent Rx LERRA RA NERA A 5 3 85033D iii Contents 6 Replaceable Parts Introduction se ae stn Se et Se tn se eS eo St Ba ee RS St dt i TE ei ef Saye eda 6 2 A S
19. S as RR dide bas Rol eed sh on eU dre 1 2 Calibra DIOS 42222465 d pute ht dox ee Gr ise dhoras Ara sape donde See 1 3 dp Hm 1 4 Equipment Required but Not Supplied c20 2060 cere deere Rm mee 1 4 MEETS eee 1 ER ae TL LOT TET 1 4 Recording the Device Serial Numbers eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee ee ee ee ee 1 5 Seca cua duse queque mn ened atom eek kia le 1 5 Preventive M al fib BITR ICE uuu ui exit ete ed ee dog ee on Retains ae a meek eden de les seam 1 6 2 Specifications Environmental Requirements 2 2 Temperature What to Watch Out For 2 2 000 eee 2 2 Mechanical X harscterlstIEl okie ek gu x HE de dr aid etel Ru ae eee a qr a s 2 3 Pin p 2 3 Spec 2 5 Supplemental Electrical Characteristics for 2 5 E UTD pm 2 6 3 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices lar gais as IR agis ann CR ORC 3 2 Vis DHSPBSLIONT 39d aes Eee aede IKE CARI eq cde E rc dat 3 3 Look for Obvious Defects and Damage 3 3 Ispec the Mating Plane SUR Tace iua aaquada dt red Y Pad DER SRI 3 3 Inspect Female CONES ERI RARE MORE RARE Rd ER ERE
20. User s and Service Guide Agilent Technologies 85033D 3 5 mm Calibration Kit Ee Agilent Technologies Agilent Part Number 85033 90027 Printed in USA Print Date J uly 2002 Supersedes J anuary 2001 Copyright 1994 1998 2000 2002 Agilent Technologies Inc All rights reserved Documentation Warranty THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AS IS AND IS SUBJ ECT 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 Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent products For any assistance contact Agilent Technologies Refer to Table 5 1 on page 5 3 for contact information Contents 1 General Information eile LEES 1 2 EIE COREDDE
21. When you return the kit complete and attach a service tag Refer to Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent on page 5 3 for details 85033D 4 3 Performance Verification Recertification 4 4 85033D 5 Troubleshooting 85033D 5 1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Process Troubleshooting Process If you suspect a bad calibration or if your network analyzer does not pass performance verification follow the steps in Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 Troubleshooting Flowchart EVERYTHING S OK START BAD CAL SUSPECTED BAD MEASUREMENT PROPER TORQUE CORRECT CAL CONSTANTS LOADED MAT ING SURFACES SMOOTH amp UNMARRED RECAL BRATE SYSTEM CLEAN DEVICES AND GAGE PROPERLY TORQUE 3 5 mm DEVICES TO 81 16 90N cm LOAD CORRECT CAL CONSTANTS YES RECERTIFY KIT REPLACE DEVICE S wj69d 85033D Troubleshooting Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent If your kit or device requires service contact the Agilent Technologies office nearest you for information on where to send it See Figure 5 1 Include a service tag located near 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
22. ade 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 In some cases magnification is necessary to see damage to a connector a magnifying device with a magnification of 210x is recommended However not all defects that are visible only under magnification will affect the electrical performance of the connector Use the following guidelines when evaluating the integrity of a connector Look for Obvious Defects and Damage First Examine the connectors first for obvious defects and damage badly worn plating on the connector interface deformed threads or bent broken or misaligned center conductors Connector nuts should move smoothly and be free of burrs loose metal particles and rough spots What Causes Connector Wear Connector wear is caused by connecting and disconnecting the devices The more use a connector gets the faster it wears and degrades The wear is greatly accelerated when connectors are not kept clean or are connected incorrectly Connector wear eventually degrades performance of the device Calibration devices should have a long life if their useis on the order of a few times per week Replace devices with worn connectors Thetest port connectors on the network analyzer test set may have many connections each day and aretherefore more subject to wear It is recommended that an a
23. ared with future readings It will serve as a good troubleshooting tool when you suspect damage may have occurred to the device e If either visual inspection or electrical performance suggests that the connector interface may be out of typical range due to wear or damage for example e Ifa calibration device is used by someone else or on another system or piece of equipment Initially after every 100 connections and after that as often as experience indicates 85033D 3 7 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Gaging Procedures Gaging Male 3 5 mm Connectors NOTE Always hold a connector gage by the gage barrel below the dial indicator This gives the best stability and improves measurement accuracy Cradling the gagein your hand or holding it by the dial applies stress to the gage plunger mechanism through the dial indicator housing 1 Select the proper gage for your connector Refer to Table 6 2 for gage part numbers 2 Inspect and clean the gage gage master and device to be gaged Refer to Visual Inspection and Cleaning Connectors earlier in this chapter 3 Zero the connector gage refer to Figure 3 2 a d While holding the gage by the barrel and without turning the gage or the device screw the male gage master connecting nut onto the male gage just until you meet resistance Connect the nut finger tight Do not overtighten Use the torque wrench recommended fo
24. art number 6 4 threads cleaning 3 4 inspecting 3 3 visual inspection 3 3 wear 3 3 affect on electrical performance 3 3 connector gage handling 3 8 3 10 zeroing 3 8 3 10 contacting Agilent Technologies 5 3 contents calibration kit 6 2 drawing of 6 2 incomplete what to do 1 4 D damage device 3 3 inspecting for 3 3 to connectors 3 3 what to do 1 4 damaged connectors 3 3 data recertification 4 3 defective connectors 3 3 defects connector 3 3 definitions calibration 1 3 entering 1 3 permanently stored 1 3 standard A 4 deviation from nominal phase 2 5 device connecting 3 12 damage 3 3 disconnecting 3 14 handling 3 14 maintenance 1 6 performance verifying 4 2 specifications 2 5 certification of 2 6 traceability 4 2 4 3 storage 3 14 temperature 2 2 visual inspection 3 3 disconnections 3 14 disk calibration definitions 6 3 documentation warranty ii electrical characteristics 2 5 electrical specifications 2 5 electrostatic discharge 3 2 supplies part numbers 6 4 end caps part numbers 6 3 environmental regulations 3 4 environmental requirements 2 2 environmental specifications 2 2 equipment required 1 4 ESD 3 2 precautions 3 2 3 4 supplies part numbers 6 4 Index 1 Index F female connectors 3 4 inspection of 3 4 frequency specifications 2 5 G gage connector handling 3 8 3 10 part numbers 6 4 zeroing 3 8 3 10 gages 1
25. assignments listed in Table A 1 may be changed to meet your specific requirements Table A 2 is provided to record the modified standard class assignments Table A 2 Standard Class Assignments Blank Form Disk File Name Calibration Kit Label Class A B G Standard Class Label 541A S4 B Sut 522A S22B 52 Forward transmission Reverse transmission Forward match Reverse match Response Response and isolation 85033D A 3 Standard Definitions Nominal Standard Definitions Nominal Standard Definitions Standard definitions provide the definitions needed to mathematically model the electrical characteristics delay attenuation and impedance of each calibration standard The nominal values of these definitions are theoretically derived from the physical dimensions and material of each calibration standard or from actual measured response These values are used to determine the measurement uncertainties of the network analyzer The standard definitions in Table A 3 and Table A 4 list typical calibration kit parameters used to specify the mathematical model of each device This information must beloaded intothe network analyzer to perform valid calibrations Refer to your network analyzer s user s guide for instructions on loading calibration definitions NOTE The values in the standard definitions table are valid only ove
26. ch OSL holder with calibration devices of the same connector sex so that you can perform a calibration with just one assembly Use the 2 5 mm hex key included with the kit to secure the calibration devices in the holders See Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 Open Short Load Holder 2 5 mm HEX KEY 4 4 A SA b wj610d Calibration Definitions The calibration kit must be selected and the calibration definitions for the devices in the kit installed in the network analyzer prior to performing a calibration Refer to your network analyzer user s guide for instructions on selecting the calibration kit and performing a calibration The calibration definitions can be already resident within the analyzer loaded from the provided disk entered from the front panel 85033D 1 3 General Information Incoming Inspection Installation of the Calibration Definitions The calibration definitions for the kit may be permanently installed in the internal memory or hard disk of the network analyzer If the calibration definitions for the kit are not permanently installed in the network analyzer they must be manually entered Refer to your network analyzer user s guide for instructions Options The following options are available for the 85033D Option 100 This option adds four 7 mm to 3 5 mm adapters Option 200 This option adds four type N adapters Type N male to 3 5 mm male Type N male to 3 5 mm f
27. ction The performance of your calibration kit can only be verified by returning the kit to Agilent Technologies for recertification The equipment required to verify the specifications of the devices in the kit has been specially manufactured and is not commercially available How Agilent Verifies the Devices in Your Kit Ag 1 ilent verifies the specifications of these devices as follows The residual microwave error terms of the test system are verified with precision airlines and shorts that are directly traced to NIST National Institute of Standards and Technolooy 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 calibration device is electrically tested on this system For the initial before sale testing of the calibration devices Agilent includes the test measurement uncertainty as a guardband to guarantee each device meets the published specification For recertifications after sale no guardband is used and the measured data is compared directly with the specification to determine the pass or fail status The measurement uncertainty for each device is however recorded in the calibration report that accompanies recertified kits These two s
28. dapter be used as a test port saver to minimize the wear on the test set s test port connectors Inspect the Mating Plane Surfaces Flat contact between the connectors at all points on their mating plane surfaces is required for a good connection See Figure 2 1 on page 2 3 Look especially for deep scratches or dents and for dirt and metal particles on the connector mating plane surfaces Also look for signs of damage due to excessive or uneven wear or misalignment Light burnishing of the mating plane 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 imperfecti ons 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 again Devices with damaged connectors should be discarded Determine the cause of damage before connecting a new undamaged connector in the same configuration 85033D 3 3 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Cleaning Connectors Inspect Female Connectors Pay special attention to the contact fingers in the female center conductor These can be bent or broken and damage to them is not always easy to see A connector with damaged contact fingers will not make good electrical contact and must be replaced NOTE This is particularly important
29. emale Type N female to 3 5 mm male Type N female to 3 5 mm female Equipment Required but Not Supplied Gages torque and open end wrenches ESD protective devices and various connector deaning supplies are not supplied with the calibration kit but are required to ensure successful operation of the kit Refer to Table 6 2 on page 6 4 for ordering information Incoming Inspection Verify that the shipment is complete by referring to Table 6 1 Check for damage The foam lined storage case provides protection during shipping Verify that this case and its contents are not damaged If the case or any device appears damaged or if the shipment is incomplete contact Agilent Technologies See Table 5 1 on page 5 3 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 deviceto Agilent include a servicetag found near the end of this manual with the following information your company name and address the of a technical contact person within your company and the person s complete phone number the model number and serial number of the kit 1 4 85033D General Information Recording the Device Serial Numbers e the part number and serial number of the device thetype of service required e ad ailed description of the problem Recording the Device Serial Numbers In addition tothe kit s
30. erial number the devices in the kit areindividually serialized serial numbers are labeled onto the body of each device Record these serial numbers in Table 1 1 Recording the serial numbers will prevent confusing the devices in the kit with similar devices from other kits The adapters included in the kit are for measurement convenience only and are not serialized Table 1 1 Serial Number Record for 85033D Device Serial Number Calibration kit Male broadband load Female broadband load Male open Female open Male short Female short Clarifying the Sex of a Connector In this manual calibration devices and adapters referred toin terms of their connector interface For example a male open has a male connector However during a measurement calibration the network analyzer softkey menus label a calibration device with reference to the sex of the analyzer s test port connector not the calibration device connector For example the label SHORT on the analyzer s display refers tothe short that is to be connected to the femaletest port This will be a male short from the calibration kit Conversely connector gages are referred to in terms of the connector that it measures For instance a male connector gage has a female connector on the gage sothat it can measure male devices 85033D 1 5 General Information Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance The best techniques for mainta
31. ing components and devices 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 the grounded outer shell of the test port or cable connector briefly always ground the center conductor of a test cable before making a connection tothe 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 Refer to Chapter 6 Replaceable Parts for part numbers and instructions for ordering ESD protection devices Figure 3 1 ESD Protection Setup 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 85033D Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Visual Inspection Visual Inspection Visual inspection and if necessary cleaning should be done every time a connection is m
32. ining the integrity of the devices in the kit include routine visual inspection deaning proper gaging proper connection techniques All of these are described in Chapter 3 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Failure to detect and remove dirt or metallic partides on a mating plane surface can degrade repeatability and accuracy and can damage any connector mated to it Improper connections resulting from pin depth values being out of the observed limits see Table 2 2 on page 2 4 or from bad connection techniques can also damage these devices 1 6 85033D 2 Specifications 85033D 2 1 Specifications Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements Table 2 1 Environmental Requirements Parameter Limits Operating temperature 15 C to 35 C 59 F to 95 F Error corrected temperature range 1 C of measurement calibration temperature Storage temperature 40 C to 75 C 40 F to 167 F Altitude Operation lt 4 500 meters 15 000 feet Storage 15 000 meters 50 000 feet Relative humidity Operation Storage Always non condensing 0 to 80 26 C maximum dry bulb 0 to 9596 a Thetemperature range over which the calibration standards maintain conformance to their specifications b Theallowable network analyzer ambient temperature drift during measurement calibration and during measurements when the network analyzer e
33. nd gage masters The information in Table 2 2 on page 2 4 assumes new gages and gage masters Therefore these systematic errors were not included in the uncertainty analysis As the gages undergo more use the systematic errors can become more significant in the accuracy of the measurement The measurement uncertainties see Table 2 2 on page 2 4 are primarily a function of the assembly materials and design and the unique interaction each device type has with the gage Therefore these uncertainties can vary among the different devices For example note the difference between the uncertainties of the opens and shorts in Table 2 2 The observed pin depth limits in Table 2 2 on page 2 4 add these uncertainties to the typical factory pin depth values to provide practical limits that can be referenced when using the gages See Pin Depth on page 2 3 Refer to Kit Contents on page 1 2 for more information on the design of the calibration devices in the kit NOTE When measuring pin depth the measured value resultant average of three or more measurements is not thetrue value Always compare the measured value with the observed pin depth limits in Table 2 2 to evaluate the condition of device connectors 3 6 85033D Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors When to Gage Connectors Gage a connector at the following times Prior to using a device for the first time record the pin depth measurement so that it can be comp
34. nhaled It may be harmful if absorbed through the skin Wash thoroughly after handling In case of spill soak up with sand or earth Flush spill area with water Dispose of isopropyl alcohol in accordance with all applicable federal state and local environmental regulations 3 4 85033D Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Cleaning Connectors Use a lint free swab or cleaning cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol to remove any dirt or stubborn contaminants on a connector that cannot be removed with compressed air or nitrogen Refer to Table 6 2 on page 6 4 for part numbers for isopropyl alcohol and cleaning swabs a Apply small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a lint free cleaning swab b Clean the connector threads c Let the alcohol evaporate then blow the threads dry with a gentle stream of clean low pressure compressed air or nitrogen Always completely dry a connector before you reassemble or use it 3 Clean the Mating Plane Surfaces a Apply small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a lint free cleaning swab b Clean the center and outer conductor mating plane surfaces Refer to Figure 2 1 on page 2 3 When cleaning a female connector avoid snagging the swab on the center conductor contact fingers by using short strokes c Let the alcohol evaporate then blow the connector dry with a gentle stream of clean low pressure compressed air or nitrogen Always completely dry a connector before you reassemble or use
35. of the Devices Gaging Connectors Figure 3 2 Gaging Male 3 5 mm Connectors Zero the Connector Gage Screw the male gage master connecting nut onto the male gage Torque the connecting nut Gently tap the gage barrel to settle the reading Using the zero set knob adjust the gage pointer to line up exactly with the zero mark Remove the gage master Gage Barrel ON 1035 Male Gage Master Gage Master Connecting Nut Gage the Device Connector Screw the male device connecting nut onto the male gage Torque the connecting nut Gently tap the gage barrel to settle the reading Read recession or protrusion from the gage e Remove the device Gage Barrel x 4 SERRE x lt gt 900 Male Device Male Device Being Measured Connecting Nut wj615d 85033D 3 9 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Gaging Female 3 5 mm Connectors NOTE Always hold a connector gage by the gage barrel below the dial indicator This gives the best stability and improves measurement accuracy Cradling the gagein your hand or holding it by the dial applies stress to the gage plunger mechanism through the dial indicator housing 1 Select the proper gage for your connector Refer to Table 6 2 for gage part numbers 2 Inspect and clean the gage gage maste
36. on 100 page 1 4 b See Option 200 on page 1 4 85033D 2 5 Specifications Electrical Specifications Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory Agilent further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST to the extent allowed by the institute s calibration facility and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members See How Agilent Verifies the Devices in Your Kit on page 4 2 for more information 2 6 85033D 3 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices 85033D 3 1 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Discharge Protection against ESD electrostatic discharge is essential while connecting inspecting or cleaning connectors attached to a static sensitive circuit Such as those found in test sets Static electricity can build up on your 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 components and devices under test DUTS 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 MQ resistor in series with it when handl
37. ons require a skilled operator The most common cause of measurement error is bad connections The following procedures illustrate how to make good connections How to Make a Connection Preliminary Connection 1 Ground yourself and all devices Wear a grounded wrist strap and work on a grounded conductive table mat Refer to Electrostatic Discharge on page 3 2 for ESD precautions 2 Visually inspect the connectors Refer to Visual Inspection on page 3 3 3 If necessary dean the connectors Refer to Cleaning Connectors on page 3 4 4 Usea connector gage to verify that all center conductors are within the observed pin depth values in Table 2 2 on page 2 4 Refer to Gaging Connectors on page 3 6 5 Carefully align the connectors The male connector center pin must slip concentrically into the contact finger of the female connector 6 Push the connectors straight together CAUTION Do not turn the device body Only turn the connector nut Damage to the center conductor can occur if the device body is twisted Do not twist or screw the connectors together As the center conductors mate there is usually a slight resistance 7 The preliminary connection is tight enough when the mating plane surfaces make uniform light contact Do not overtighten this connection A connection in which the outer conductors make gentle contact at all points on both mating surfaces is sufficient Very light finger pressure is enough to accompli
38. r and device to be gaged Refer to Visual Inspection and Cleaning Connectors earlier in this chapter 3 Zero the connector gage refer to Figure 3 3 a d While holding the gage by the barrel and without turning the gage or the device screw the female gage connecting nut onto the female gage master just until you meet resistance Connect the nut finger tight Do not overtighten Use the torque wrench recommended for use with the kit to tighten the connecting nut to 90 N cm 8 in Ib Refer to Connections on page 3 12 for more information As you watch the gage pointer gently tap the barrel of the gage to settle the reading The gage pointer should lineup exactly with the zero mark on the gage If not adjust the zero set knob until the gage pointer lines up exactly with zero Remove the gage master 4 Gagethe device connector refer to Figure 3 3 a While holding the gage by the barrel and without turning the gage or the device screw the female gage connecting nut onto the female device being measured just until you meet resistance Connec the nut finger tight Do not overtighten Usethetorque wrench recommended for use with the kit to tighten the connecting nut to 90 N cm 8 in Ib Refer to Connections on page 3 12 for more information C Gently tap the barrel of the gage with your finger to settle the gage reading 3 10 Read the gage indicator dial Read only the black signs not
39. r the specified operating temperature range Setting the System Impedance This kit contains only 50 ohm devices Ensure the system impedance Zp is set to 50 ohms Refer to your network analyzer s user s guide for instructions on setting system impedance A 4 85033D Standard Definitions Nominal Standard Definitions Table A 3 Standard Definitions for 8753 and 872x Series Network Analyzers System Zo 500 Disk File Name for 8752A B A5235D Calibration Kit Label 3 5 mmD Disk File Name for 8753B C C5335D Standard Offset Frequency in GHz o N aS UN eo 5 irs E E E v E 8 E E E E S A a s amp m e i EIL 5 3 E 2 x x x x t ES o 2 x 5 5 a e X 9 E c sS ig O a N E pz 1 Short 0 0 0 0 31 798 50 2 1991 0 999 Coax Short 2 Open 49 43 310 13 23 17 0 16 29 243 50 2 2 0 999 Coax Open 3 Load Fixed 0 50 2 2 0 999 Coax Broad band 4 Delay 0 50 2 2 0 999 Coax Thru thru 5 6 7 8 a Ensure system 20 of network analyzer is set to this value b Open short load delay thru or arbitrary impedance Load or arbitrary impedance only A 5 85033D Standard Definitions Nominal Standard Definitions Table A 4 Standard Definitions for 8510 and PNA Series Network Analyzers
40. r use with the kit to tighten the connecting nut to 90 N cm 8 in Ib Refer to Connections on page 3 12 for more information As you watch the gage pointer gently tap the barrel of the gage to settle the reading The gage pointer should line up exactly with the zero mark on the gage If not adjust the zero set knob until the gage pointer lines up exactly with zero Remove the gage master 4 Gage the device connector refer to Figure 3 2 a 3 8 While holding the gage by the barrel and without turning the gage or the device screw the connecting nut of the male device being measured onto the male gage just until you meet resistance Connect the nut finger tight Do not overtighten Use the torque wrench recommended for use with the kit to tighten the connecting nut to 90 N cm 8 in Ib Refer to Connections on page 3 12 for more information Gently tap the barrel of the gage with your finger to settle the gage reading Read the gage indicator dial Read only the black signs not the red signs 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 reduce measurement variations that result from the gage or the connector face not being exactly perpendicular to the center axis Compare the average reading with the observed pin depth limits in Table 2 2 on page 2 4 85033D Use Maintenance and Care
41. rror correction is turned on Also the range over which the network analyzer maintains its specified performance while correction is turned on Temperature What to Watch Out For Changes in temperature can affect electrical characteristics Therefore the operating temperature is a critical factor in performance During a measurement calibration the temperature of the calibration devices must be stable and within the range shown in Table 2 1 IMPORTANT Avoid unnecessary handling of the devices during calibration because your fingers are a heat source 2 2 85033D Specifications Mechanical Characteristics Mechanical Characteristics 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 the kit with special gaging processes and electrical testing This ensures that the device connectors do not exhibit any center conductor protrusion or improper pin depth when the kit leaves the factory Gaging Connectors on page 3 6 explains how to use gages to determine if the kit devices have maintained their mechanical integrity Refer to Table 2 2 on page 2 4 for typical and observed pin depth limits Pin Depth Pin depth is the distance the center conductor mating plane differs from being flush with
42. sh this 8 Make sure the connectors are properly supported Relieve any side pressure on the connecti on from long or heavy devices or cables Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench 1 Usea torque wrench to make a final connection Table 3 1 provides information about thetorque wrench recommended for use with the calibration kit A torque wrench is not included in the calibration kit Refer to Chapter 6 Replaceable Parts for part number and ordering information Table 3 1 Torque Wrench Information Connector Type Torque Setting Torque Tolerance 3 5 mm 90 N cm 8 in Ib 9 0 N cm 0 8 in Ib 3 12 85033D Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Connections Using a torque wrench guarantees that the connection is not too tight preventing possi ble connector damage It also guarantees that all connections are equally tight each time 2 Prevent the rotation of anything other than the connector nut that you are tightening It may be possible to do this by hand if one of the connectors is fixed as on a test port In all situations however it is recommended that you use an open end wrench to keep the body of the device from turning Refer to Chapter 6 for part number and ordering information 3 Position both wrenches within 90 degrees of each other before applying force See Figure 3 4 Wrenches opposing each other greater than 90 degrees apart will causea lifting action which can misalign and stress
43. tandard Definitions SEaridatrd lass ASSONMEDES o ro croatia a wisn ER CS ptos RS RAO ew eed os A 2 ELSE Ld iod gie eh ee ies ee SRE eee A 3 Nominal Standard Dentin iui xax RR dead ead RP CX n Ren RR RR dae A 4 Setting the System enpedarntegs iuum komm esee i doeet x ar er RR e edo A 4 de dues ror boa ree o dle pad ng d eas am A 7 iv 85033D 1 General Information 85033D General Information Calibration Kit Overview Calibration Kit Overview The Agilent 85033D 3 5 mm calibration kit is used to calibrate Agilent network analyzers up to 6 GHz for measurements of components with 3 5 mm connectors Kit Contents The 85033D calibration kit indudes the following items Offset opens and shorts and broadband load terminations disk that contains the nominal calibration definitions of the devices in the calibration kit twoopen short load OSL holders 2 5 mm hex key for use with the OSL holder Refer to Figure 6 1 and Table 6 1 for a complete list of kit contents and their associated part numbers Broadband Loads The broadband loads are metrology grade terminations that have been optimized for performance up to 6 GHz The rugged internal structure provides for highly repeatable connections A distributed resistive element on sapphire provides excellent stability and return loss Offset Opens and Shorts The offset opens and shorts are built
44. teps 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 tra 4 2 ceable to NIST through Agilent Technologies 85033D Performance Verification Recertification Recertification The following will be provided with a recertified kit anew calibration sticker affixed to the case acertificate of calibration acalibration report for each device in the kit listing measured values specifications and uncertainties NOTE A list of NIST traceable numbers may be purchased upon request to be included in the calibration report Agilent Technologies offers a Standard calibration for the recertification of the kit For more information contact Agilent Technologies See Table 5 1 on page 5 3 How Often to Recertify Thesuggested initial 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 different recertification interval that reflects the usage and wear of the kit NOTE Therecertification interval should begin on the date the kit is first used after the recertification date Where to Send a Kit for Recertification Contact Agilent Technologies for information on where to send your kit for recertification Refer to contact information in Table 5 1 on page 5 3
45. the red signs For maximum accuracy measure the connector a minimum of three times and take an average of the readings Use different orientations of the gage within the connector After each measurement rotate the gage a quarter turn to reduce measurement variations that result from the gage or the connector face not being exactly perpendicular to the center axis Compare the average reading with the observed pin depth limits in Table 2 2 on page 2 4 85033D Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Gaging Connectors Figure 3 3 Gaging Female 3 5 mm Connectors Zero the Connector Gage Screw the female gage connecting nut onto the female gage master Torque the connecting nut Gently tap the gage barrel to settle the reading Using the zero set knob adjust the gage pointer to line up exactly with the zero mark Remove the gage master Gage Barrel r VINIS Female Gage Gage Master Connecting Nut Gage the Device Connector Screw the female gage connecting nut onto the female device Torque the connecting nut Gently tap the gage barrel to settle the reading Read recession or protrusion from the gage e Remove the device Gage Barre a ON VINIS Female Device Female Gage Being Measured Connecting Nut wj616d 85033D 3 11 Use Maintenance and Care of the Devices Connections Connections Good connecti
46. ting Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent 5 4 85033D 6 Replaceable Parts 85033D 6 1 Replaceable Parts Introduction Introduction Table 6 1 lists the replacement part numbers for items included in the 85033D calibration kit and Figure 6 1 illustrates each of these items Table 6 2 lists the replacement part numbers for items not included in the calibration kit that are either required or recommended for successful operation of the kit To order a listed part note the description the part number and the quantity desired Telephone or send your order to Agilent Technologies For contact information see Table 5 1 on page 5 3 Figure 6 1 Replaceable Parts for the 85033D Calibration Kit ex S A I 2 each 5 each 5 each each PP wj614d 6 2 85033D Replaceable Parts Introduction Table 6 1 Replaceable Parts for the 85033D Calibration Kit Item No Description Qty per kit Agilent Part Number Calibration Devices 3 5 mm 1 Male broadband load 1 85033 60009 2 Female broadband load 1 85033 60010 3 Male offset open 1 85033 60011 4 Female offset open 1 85033 60012 5 Male offset short 1 85033 60013 6 Female offset short 1 85033 60014 Adapters included with Option 100
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