Are you looking to characterize the systematic errors of network analyzers at the Type-N 50 Ω interface? We have a variety of calibration kits at your disposal.
We have the HP 85054B mechanical calibration kit, which contains precision standard devices to characterize the systematic errors of network analyzers at the Type-N interface. This kit also contains adapters to change the gender of the test port, connector gauges to check and maintain the connector interface, and a torque wrench for proper connection.
- Frequency range from DC to 18 GHz
- Calibration standards for performing a full two-port calibration
- Torque wrenches to connect the standards correctly
- Adapters to change the gender of the test port.
The HP 8054B includes several components used to calibrate two-port network analyzers. These components can vary depending on the manufacturer and the specific model of the kit, but they generally include:
Short: An adapter that connects the input port and the output port of the network analyzer with a short-circuited connection. It is used to establish the amplitude reference.
Open: Similar to the short, but instead of being short-circuited, this adapter has an open end. It is used to establish the amplitude reference and the phase offset.
Load: An adapter that provides a purely resistive load to the network analyzer. It is used to establish the amplitude reference.
Through: A set of connectors or an adapter that directly connects the input port to the output port of the network analyzer. It is used to establish the amplitude and phase reference.
In addition to these basic components, some calibration kits may include additional accessories, such as cables and adapters, to suit different test configurations.
The calibration process with a kit such as the HP 8054B involves connecting each of these calibration standards to the network analyzer and taking a series of reference measurements. These measurements are then used to correct future measurements of the device under test, thereby eliminating the systematic errors introduced by the network analyzer itself and its connections.
