Agilent 4A Series User & Service Datasheet

User’s and Service Guide

Agilen t Technologies 11644A

R, Q, U, V, and W

Waveguide Calibration Kits

This manual applies to 11644A series calibration kits with

serial number prefix 3032A.

Agilent Part Number: 11644-90369

Printed in USA

Print Date: January 2002

Supersedes: April 1997

© Copyright 1994, 1997, 2002 Agilent Technologies, Inc. All rights reserve d.

Warranty

This product is warrante d against de fects in mater ial a nd workmanshi p for a period of one year from date
of shipment. During the warranty peri od, Agilent Technologi es will , at its option, eith er repair or replac e
products which prove to be defective.

For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Agilent.
Buyer shall prepay shipping c harges to Agilent and Agilent shall pay shipp ing charges to return the
product to Buyer. However, Buyer sha ll pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned
to Agilent from another country.

Agilent Technologies warrants that its software and firmware designated by Agilent for use with an
instrument will e xecute it s progr amming instruc tions when properly i nstalle d on th at instrum ent. Agil ent
T echnologies does not warrant tha t the operation of the instrument, or software, or firmware will be
uninterrupted or error-free.

Limitation of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not app ly to defects resulti ng from improper or inade quate maintenanc e by
Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside
of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.

NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT,
OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

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products.

For any assistance, contact Agilent Technologies. Refer to page 6-4 for a list of Agilent contacts.

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Contents

1. General Information

Calibration Kit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Compatible Network Analyzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Equipment Required but Not Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Calibration Kit History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

11644A Series Kits with Serial Prefix 3012A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Incoming Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Recording the Device Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

2. Specific atio ns

Environmental Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Temperature—What to Wa tch Out For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Electrical Characteristics and Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Residual Errors after Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

3. User Information

Calibration Devices and Their Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Standard Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Termination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

¼ Wavelength Shim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Waveguide Straight Section (verification device) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Waveguide Straight Section (port 1 and 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Measurement Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Isolation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 3

Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Offset Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Offset Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Reflect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Thru. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

¼ Wavelength Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

¼ Wavelength Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Changing the ¼ Wavelength Shim Calibration Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

4. Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Cleaning the Mating Plane Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 4

Waveguide Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Precision Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Aligning Two Precision Flanges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

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Contents

Aligning a Precision and a Non-Precision Flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Tightening a Flange Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Inspecting a Flange Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

5. Performance Verification

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

How Agilent Verifies the Devices in Your Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

How Often to Recertify. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Where to Send a Kit for Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Performance Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 4

Termination Return Loss Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

In Case of Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 5

6. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2

Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Where to Look for More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Contacting Agilent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

7. Replaceable Parts

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

A. Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

Blank Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 5

Nominal Standard Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7

Setting the System Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7

Version Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 7

Blank Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A - 1 8

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1 General Information

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General Information

Calibration Kit Overview

Calibration Kit Overview

This waveguide calibration kit is used to calibrate network analyzer systems (such as the
Agilent 8510 or 872x series). With the calibration data properly loaded in the network
analyzer and a measurement calibration completed, systematic errors are minimized.

NOTE TRL (thru-reflect-line) calibrations require Agilent 8510 operating system

firmware revision B.05.12 or greater.

Kit Contents

Refer to Chapter 7, “Replaceable Parts,” for a complete list of kit contents and their

associat ed p art n u mbers.
The basic 11644A calibration kit includes the following items:

• user’s and service guide

• short, shim, termination, waveguide straight, and standard sections

• data disks that contain the calibration definitions of the devices in the calibration kit
The stand ards in this ca libration kit allow you to pe rfo rm simple 1- o r 2-Port and TRM

(thru-reflect- matc h) calib rati ons.
For your convenience, two different lengths of screws are provided in this kit. While you

can use the long screws for any connection, the shorter screws provide a faster connection
for two-flange connections.

NOTE A backup copy of each data disk should be made immediately upon receipt of

the waveguide calibration kit. Refer to your analyzer user’s guide for
instructions o n du pli ca tin g a di sk.

Compatible Network Analyzers

The 11644A calibration kits are intended to be used with the following Agilent network
analyzers:

• 8510 series

•872x series

• PNA microwave series
If this calibration kit is used with other network analyzers, the calibration definitions

must be manually entered into the network analyzer. Refer to your network analyzer
user’s guide for instructions or embedded help for instructions.

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Calibration Kit History

Equipment Required but Not Supplied

Cleaning supplies and various electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices are not
supplied with the calibration kit but are r equire d to ensur e succes sful operation of the kit.
Refer to Table 7-6 on page 7-14 for their associated part nu mbers.

Calibration Kit History

This manual applies to any Agilent 11644A series (R, Q, U, V, or W) waveguide calibration
kits whose serial number prefix is listed on the title page. If your calibration kit has a
different serial number prefix, refer to the next secti on for informati on on how this manual
applies.

11644A Series Kits with Serial Prefix 3012A

These calibration kits did not have the calibration definitions disk to support the Agilent
8510C network analyzer. The part numbers provided i n this manual are the recommended
replacement parts for these kits. The devices in these kits should meet the specifications
published in this manual.

Incoming Inspection

Refer to “Kit Contents” on page 1-2 to verify a complete shipment. Use Table 1-1 in this

chapter to record the serial numbers of all serialized devices in your kit.
Verify that the case and its contents are not damaged. The foam-lined storage case

provides protection during shipping. If the case or any device appears damaged, or if the
shipment is incomplete, refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 6-4. Agilent will arrange for
repair or replacement of incomplete or damaged shipments without waiting for a
settlement from the transportation company. Refer to “Returning a Kit or Device to

Agilent” on page 6-4.

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General Information

Recording the Device Serial Numbers

Recording the Device Serial Numbers

In addition to the kit ser ial number, the devices in the kit are i ndividually s erialized (ser ial
numbers are labeled onto the body of each device). Record these serial numbers in the
appropriate table. Recording the serial numbers will prevent confusing the devices in this
kit with similar devices from other kits.

Table 1-1 V and W Band Serial Number Record

Device Serial Number

Frequency band __________________________
Calibration kit __________________________

Fixed load __________________________
Straight section (5 cm) __________________________
Straight section (5 cm) __________________________
Straight section (5 cm) __________________________
Shim __________________________
Short __________________________

Table 1-2 R, Q, and U Band Serial Number Record

Device Serial Number

Frequency band __________________________
Calibration kit __________________________

Straight section (5 cm) __________________________
Straight section (5 cm) __________________________
Standard section (10 cm) __________________________
Waveguide straight __________________________
Shim __________________________
Short __________________________

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Preventive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

The best techniques for maintaining the integrity of the devices in the kit include:

• routine visual inspection

• routine cleaning

•proper gaging

• proper connection techniques
All of these are described in Chapter 4. Failure to detect and remove dirt or metallic

particle s o n a mating plane su rface can degrade repea t ability and accu racy and can
damage any device mated to it. Improper connections resulting from poor connection
techniques, can also damage these devices.

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General Information

Preventive Maintenance

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2 Specifications

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Specifications

Environmenta l Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Table 2-1 Environmental Requirements

Parameter Limits

Temperature

Operating

Storage −40 °C to +75 °C
Error-corr e cted range

Altitude

Operating < 4,500 meters (≈15,000 feet)
Storage < 15,000 meters (≈50,000 feet)

Relative hum id ity Always non-co nde nsing

Operating 0 to 80% (26 °C maximum dry bulb)
Storage 0 to 90%

a. The temperature range over which the calibration standard s maintain performance to

their specifications.

b. The allowable network analyzer ambient temperature drift during measurement

calibrati on and during measurements when the network analyz er error correct ion is
turned on. Also, the range over whi ch the network analyz er m aintains its specified
performance while correction is turned on.

a

b

+20 °C to +26 °C

±1 °C of measurement calibration temperature

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 act as a heat source and may increase the temperature of the device.

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Specifications

Mechanical Characteristics

Mechanical Characteristics

For the mechanical characteristics and applicable specifications, please refer to the

“Microwave Test Accessories Cata lo g.”

Electrical Characteristics and Specifications

Table 2-2 Electrical Characteristics and Specifications

Device Frequency Specification Equivalent

SWR

V11644A WR-15 50 to 75 GHz Return loss ≥ 38.2 dB ±1. 025
W11644A WR-10 75 to 110 GHz Return loss ≥ 36.6 dB ±1.03
U11644A WR-19 40 to 60 GHz

Q11644A WR-22 33 to 50 GHz
R11644A WR-28 26.5 to 40 GHz

a. Effective return loss accounts for line section, connector, and load stability as used in a network

analyzer to de fi ne directivity after cal ib ration.

Effective return loss ≥ 46 dB
Effective return loss ≥ 46 dB
Effective return loss ≥ 46 dB

a

a

a

Residual Errors after Calibration

The Agilent 8510 specifications and performance verification software can be used to
obtain a printout of the residual error s after a calibration ha s been perfor med. Refer to the

“Specifications and P er f or mance Verification” section of the Agilent 8510C On-Site Se rv ice
Manual for information on how to use the software.

Certification

Agilent Technologies cer tifies that this pr oduct met its published specific a tio ns 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 5-2 for more information .

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Specifications

Mechanical Characteristics

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3 User Information

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User Information

Calibration Devices and Their Use

Calibration Devices and Their Use

The R, Q, U, V, and W11644 waveguide calibration kits may contain some or all of the
following: short, standard section, termination loads, wavelength shim, and waveguide
straights.

The following briefly describes the design and construction of all the calibration kit
devices.

Short

A short is also called a flush short. It is connected directly to the test port, or used as an

offset short when combined with the ¼ wavelength shim.

Standard Section

A standard section is used to check system operation after you complete a calibration.

Termination

A termination is also called a load. It is connected directly to the test port, or used as an
offset load when combined with the ¼ wavelength shim.

¼ Wavelength Shim

A ¼ wavelength shim is also called an offset, or ¼ wavelength section. The shim is
terminated by the short, fixed load, or the second test port of the analyzer.

Waveguide Straight Section (verification device)

A waveguide straight is included as a system verification device. Be sure to keep it
protected from wear and damage. When using it, always connect the same side, in the
same orientation, for consistent and accurate mating.

Waveguide Straight Section (port 1 and 2)

Two waveguide straights, provided in this kit, are used as port 1 and port 2 measurement
planes when properly connected to the directional couplers. Because these straight
sections are used as port 1 and port 2 for device connections, they reduce wear that would
otherwise occur to the coupler flanges. These particular straights should be replaced or
renewed whenever the calibration devices are replaced or renewed.

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User Information

Measurement Applications

Measurement Applications

NOTE For your conve nienc e, two different lengths of screws are prov ided in thi s kit.

While you can use the long screws for any connection, the shorter screws
provide a faster connection for two-flange connections.

Isolation

In most cases, select the OMIT ISOLATION softkey on your network analyzer. You may also use
the termination and the short as the port terminations by connecting one load to port 1
and the other load to port 2. See Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1 Termination and Short

Line

Connect the shim between port 1 and port 2, as shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2 Connecting the Shim

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User Information

Measurement Applications

Load

Connect the termination to the appropriate test port, as shown in Figu re 3-3.

Figure 3-3 Test Port and Termination

Offset Load

Connect the shim and the termination to the appropriate test port, as shown in Figure 3-4

NOTE For offset load calib rat ion with the R 11644A WR -2 8, Q11644A WR-22, and

U11644A WR-19, the moving load must be in a locked position. For more

information refer to your network analyzer user’s guide.

Figure 3-4 Connect the Shim and the Termination to the Test Port

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User Information

Measurement Applications

Offset Short

Connect the shim and the short to the appropriate test port, as shown in Figure 3- 5.

Figure 3-5 Connect th e Shim and the Short to the Test Port

Reflect

Connect the short to the appropriate test port, as shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 Connect th e Short to the Test Port

Short

See “Reflect.”

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User Information

Measurement Applications

Thru

No device is required for this. Connect port 1 to port 2, as shown in Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7 Co nnect Port 1 to Port 2

¼ Wavelength Load

See “Offset Load.”

¼ Wavelength Short

See “Offset Short.”

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User Information

Changing the ¼ Wavelength Shim Calibration Definition

Changing the ¼ Wavelength Shim Calibration Definition

The calibration kit definition data provided with this kit has a nominal value for the ¼
wavelength shim offset delay. You may use the nominal value provided, or measure the
exact thickness of the shim and use that value to calculate its exact offset delay. Use the
following procedure to change the nomina l val ue of the ¼ wav eleng th s him dela y to ref lec t
the specific device in your kit.

1. Load the calibration kit data into Cal Kit 1.

2. Using the formula below, calculate the offset delay:

length of

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- offset delay (ns)=

299.6953

NOTE The value of the propagation velocity in air is corrected for a temperature of

23 °C, 50% relative humidity, and 760 mm Hg of pressure.

1

-- -wavelengh section (mm)
4

mm

-------- -(propagation velocity in air)

ns

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 3-7

User Information

Changing the ¼ Wavelength Shim Calibration Definition

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4 Use, Maintenance, and Care of the

Devices

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 4-1

Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic Discharge

Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) 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 c omponents and devices under test (DUT),
can also carry an electrostatic charge. To prevent damage to the test set, components, and
devices:

• Always wear a grounded wrist strap havi ng a 1 MΩ resistor in series with it when
handling components and devices or when making connections to the test set.

• Always use a grounded antistatic mat in front of your test equipment.

• Always wear a heel strap when working in an area with a conductive floor. If you are
uncertain about the conductivity of your floor, wear a heel strap.

Figure 4-1 shows a typical ESD protection setup using a grounded mat and wrist strap.

Refer to Table 7-6 o n page 7-14 for information on ordering supplies for ESD protection.

Figure 4-1 ESD Protection Setup

Visual Inspection

Visual inspection and, if necessary, cleaning should be done every time a connection is
made. Inspect mating surfaces for dirt, dust, foreign particles, or scratches, which can
degrade dev ice performance. A damaged mat ing surface ca n damage any go o d su rface

connected to it. If necessary, clean all mating surfaces.

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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Cleaning the Mating Plane Surfaces

Cleaning the Mating Plane Surfaces

1. Use Compressed Air or Nitrogen

WARNING Always use protective eyewear when using compressed air or

nitrogen.

Use compressed air (or nitrogen) to loose n particles on the mating plane su rfaces. Cl ean
air cannot damage a device 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 kP a (6 0 psi) to c ontrol the v elocity of the air stream. High-veloci ty streams
of compressed air can cause electrostatic effects when directed into a device. These
electrostatic effects can damage the device. Refer to “Electro stati c Disc harge ” earlier in

this chapter for additional information.

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 inhaled. 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.

2. Clean the Mat ing Plane Surfaces
a. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a lint-free cleaning swab.

b. Clean the mating plane surfaces.
c. Let the alcohol evaporate, then blow the mating plane surface dry with a gentle

stream of clean, low-pressure compressed air or nitrogen. Always completely dry a
device before you reassemble or use it.

3. Inspect
a. Inspect the mating plane surface to make sure that no particles or residue remain.

“Visual Inspection” on page 4-2.

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 4-3

Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Connections

Connections

Good connections requir e a skill ed op er ator. Slight errors i n oper ator technique can have a
significant effect on measurements and measurement uncertainties. The most common

cause of measurement error is poor connections.

The following procedures illustrate how to make good connections.

Waveguide Devices

IMPORTANT Unlike threaded devices, the WR-28, WR-22, WR-19, WR-15, and WR-10

waveguide mati ng planes ar e flanges (of ten precisi on) that you must carefull y
screw together. Always connect waveguide in the same flange orie ntation. F or
example, use the label as a reference and always connect a device with the
label facing the same direction.

Precision Flanges

A precision flange has four corner screw holes and two precisi on alignment hole s, as s hown
in Figure 4- 2. A non-precision flange has only four corner screw holes.

Figure 4-2 Precis ion Alignment Holes

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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Connections

Aligning Two Precision Flanges

1. Place the slip pins in the top and bottom holes of one flange, as shown in Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3 Inserting Slip Pins

2. Using the pins as guides, carefully align the flanges and insert two screws in the
diagonal corner holes, as shown in Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4 Aligning Flanges

3. Place a lock washer and nut on each screw, and finger tighten.

4. Insert the remaining two screws.

5. Place a lock washer and nut on each screw, and finger tighten.

6. Remove the slip pins.

7. Go to “Tightening a Flange Connection” on page 4-7.

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 4-5

Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Connections

Aligning a Precision and a Non-Precision Flange

1. Place an alignment pin (with head) in the corner hole of one flange. Place a second
alignment pin in the diagonal corner hole of the second flange. See Figure 4-5 .

Figure 4-5 Aligning Pins

2. Using the pins as guides, carefully align the flanges and insert screws in the diagonal
corner holes.

3. Place a lock washer and nut on each screw, and finger tighten.

4. Remove the alignment pins and insert the remaining two screws.

5. Place a lock washer and nut on each screws, and finger tighten.

6. Go to “Tightening a Flange Connection” on page 4-7.

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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Connections

Tightening a Flange Connection

NOTE The best connection has symmetrical pressure applied as you gradually

tighten the screws.

1. In an “X” pattern ( for equal compr ession), ti ghten all four screws using a hex ball drive r.

Do not over-tighten. See Figure 4-6 .

2. Visually inspect the connection. Refer to the following section “Inspecting a Flange

Connection.”

Figure 4-6 “X” Screw Pattern

Inspecting a Flange Connection

Inspect the flange connection as follows:

1. Place an electric light or white paper behind the connection.

2. Check the flange matings for any gap. A good connection has no gaps between the
connected waveguide flanges, and the waveguide walls are flush. There is no step or
offset.

3. Ensure that all four screws are equally tight.

NOTE The most common cause of measurement error is a poor connection.

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 4-7

Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Handling and Storage

Handling and Storage

• Install the protective end caps and store the calibration devices in the foam-lined
storage case when not in use.

• Never sto re de vices loose in a bo x, o r in a de sk or bench drawer. This is the most
common cause of device damage during storage.

• Keep devices clean.

• Do not touch mating plane surfaces. Natural skin oils and microscopic particles of dirt
are easily transferred to a device and are very difficult to remove.

• Do not set devices 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.

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5 Performance Verification

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 5-1

Performance Verification

Introduction

Introduction

The performance of your calibra tion kit can only be verified by retur ning the kit to Agilent
Technologies for recertification. The equipment and calibration standards required to
verify the specifications of the limits of the devices in the kit have been specially
manufactured and are not commercially available. However, you may check the
performance of the terminations in this kit by following the procedure “Termination

Return Loss Measurement” on page 5-4.

To confirm that your calibration kit is performing accurate calibrations, use the
appropriate Agilent 11645A verification kit with the “Specificatio ns & Per formanc e
Verification” disk included in this kit.

How Agilent Verifies the Devices in Your Kit

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 Standards and
Tec hnology (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 representa tion. The mechanical measurements
are then traced to NIST through various plug and ring gages and other mechanical
measurements.

2. Each calibration device is electrically tested on this system. For the initial (before sale)
testing of the ca li brat ion de vi ces , Agilent includes the test measurement uncer tainty a s
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 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.

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Performance Verification

Recertification

Recertific at ion

The following will be provided with a recertified kit:

• a new calibration sticker affixed to the case

• a certificate of calibration

• a calibration 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. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on page 6-4
for a lis t o f o ffices.

How Often to Recertify

The suggested initial inter val fo r recertifi cation i s 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 establi sh a different recertif ication inter val that reflects the usage
and wear of the kit.

NOTE The recertification interva l 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.
Contact information is listed on page 6-4. Refer to “Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent”

on page 6-4 for details on sending your kit.

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 5-3

Performance Verification

Performance Test

Performance Test

Termination Return Loss Measurement

Use this test to check the performance of the terminations in this kit.

Figure 5-1 Return Loss Test Se tup

1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 5-1. Turn on and preset the network
analyzer. Let the equipment warm up for at least one hour.

NOTE The calibration kit definitions must already be loaded in the analyzer. Refer

to your analyzer user’s guide for information on how to load the calibration
kit definitions.

2. Set the appropriate start frequency to:

• 26.5 GHz (R-band)

• 33 GH z (Q-band)

• 40 GHz (U-band)

• 50 GH z (V-band)

• 75 GHz (W-band)

5-4 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

3. Set the appropriate stop frequency to:

• 40 GH z (R -band)

• 50 GH z (Q-band)

• 60 GHz (U-band)

• 75 GH z (V-band)

• 110 GHz (W-band)

4. Set the averaging factor to 512.

5. At the adapter test port, perform a 2–port TRL calibration.

6. Turn on the calibration.

7. Connect the termination you wish to test to port 1.

Performance Verification

Performance Test

8. Measure the return loss (S

) of the load.

11

9. After one complete measurement sweep, the displayed trace should look similar to that
shown in Figure 5-2.

10.If necessary, update the trace.

11.Use a marker to determine the maximum value on the trace. This marker determines
worst -case re turn los s.

Figure 5-2 Typical Termination Return Loss

In Case of Failu re

If a termination fails this test, clean all flanges and caref ully reconnect the devices . Repeat
the test. If the termination fails again, replace it. Refer to Table 2-2, “Electrical

Characteristics and Specifications,” on page 2-3.

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 5-5

Performance Verification

Performance Test

5-6 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

6 Troubleshooting

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 6-1

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Process

Troubleshooting Process

This manual contains limited information about network analyzer system operation. For
complete information, refer to the instrument documentation.

If you suspect a bad calibration, or if your network analyzer does not pass performance
verification, follow the steps in Figure 6-1.

6-2 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Figure 6-1 Troubleshooting Flowchart

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Process

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 6-3

Troubleshooting

Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent

Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent

If your kit or device requires service, contact Agilent Technologies for information on
where to send it. See Table 6-1 for contact information. Include a service tag (located near
the end 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 telephone
number

• the model number and serial number of the kit

• the part number and serial number of each device

• the type of service required

•a detailed description of the problem and how the device was being used when the
problem occurred (such as calibration or measurement)

Where to Look for More Information

This manual contains limited information about network analyzer system operation. For
complete information, refer to the instrument documentation. If you need additional
information, contact Agilent Technologies.

Contacting Agilent

Table 6-1 Contacting Ag ilent

Online assistance: www.agilent.com/find/assist
United States

(tel) 1 800 452 4844

New Zealand

(tel) 0 800 738 378
(fax) ([phone]

Malaysia

(tel) 1 800 828 848
(fax) 1 800 801 664

Latin America

(tel) [phone]
(fax) [phone]

Japan

(tel) ([phone]
(fax) ([phone]

Philippines

(tel) (632) 8426802
(tel) (

PLDT subscriber only):

1 800 16510170

(fax) (632) 8426809
(fax) (

PLDT subscriber only):

1 800 16510288

Canada

(tel) 1 877 894 4414
(fax) [phone]

Australia

(tel) 1 800 629 485
(fax) ([phone]

Thailand

(tel) outside Bangko k:

[phone]

(tel) with in Bangkok :

[phone]
(fax) (66) 1 661 3714

Europe

(tel) ([phone]
(fax) ([phone]

Singapore

(tel) 1 800 375 8100
(fax) (65) 836 0252

Hong Kong

(tel) 800 930 871
(fax) (852) 2506 9233

Taiwan

(tel) 0800-047-866
(fax) (886) 2

25456723

Pe opl e’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

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7 Replaceable Parts

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 7-1

Replaceable Parts

This page is intent ionally left blan k .

7-2 R, Q, U, V, and W1 1644A

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

Introduction

The following tables list the replacement part numbers for the Agilent R, Q, U, V, and
W116 44A wav eg u ide calibrat io n kits. Table 7-6 lists the replacement part numbers for
items not included in the calibration kit that are either required or recommended for
successful operation of this kit.

To order a listed part, note the description, part number, and the quantity desired.
Telephone or send your order to Agilent Technologies. Refer to “Contacting Agilent” on

page 6-4 for furt h er informa ti o n .

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 7-3

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

Table 7-1 Replacea ble Parts for the R1164 4A WR-28

Description Qty

Per Kit

Agilent

Part Number

Calibration Devices

Straight section (5 cm) 2 11644-60016
Standard section (10 cm) 1 11644-60001
Waveguide load 1 11644-60004
Short 1 11644-20005
Shim 1 11644-20003

Hardware

Alignment pin 6 11644-20009
Slip pin (2.367 mm diameter) 6 11644-20006
4-40 Hex nut (0.094 inch) 12 2260-0002
4-40 SKT HD screw (0.750 inch) 12 3030-0721
Lock washer (0.115 inch) 12 2190-0030
Open end wrench 1 8720-0013
Hex ball driver 1 8710-0523

Miscellaneous Items

User’s and service guide 1 11644-90369
Calibration definitions disk (R) 1 11644-10012
Calibration definitions disk (PNA) 1 11644-10020

Specificati on s and perf orman ce veri fi cat i on disk

a

1 08510-10033

Connector care quick-reference card 1 08510-90360

Calibr ation Kit Storage Case

Storage case 1 5181-5517
Box 2 1540-0034
Foam pad (set) 1 11644-80040
Disk holder 1 5180-8491

a. See the 8510C On-Site Service Manual for instructions on using this disk.

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Figure 7-1 R-Band Component Identification Sheet

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 7-5

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

Table 7-2 Replaceable Parts for the Q11644A WR-22

Description Qty

Per Kit

Agilent Part

Number

Calibration Devices

Straight section (5 cm) 2 11644-60017
Standard section (10 cm) 1 11644-60002
Waveguide load 1 11644-60005
Shim 1 11644-20001
Short 1 11644-20004

Hardware

Slip pin (1.645 mm diameter) 6 11644-20008
Slip pin (2.367 mm diameter) 6 11644-20006
4-40 captive screw (0.31 inches long) 24 1390-0671
4-40 captive screw (0.43 inches long) 12 1390-0764
4-40 SKT HD screw (0.50 inches long) 12 3030-0203
Hex ball driver 1 8710-0523

Miscellaneous Items

Calibration definitions disk (Q-band) 1 11644-10013
Calibration definitions disk (PNA) 1 11644-10019

Specificati on s and perf orman ce veri fi cat i on disk

a

1 08510-10033

User’s and service guide 1 11644-90369
Connector care-quick reference card 1 08510-90360

Calibr ation Kit Storage Case

Storage case 1 5181-5517
Box 2 1540-0034
Foam pad (set) 1 11644-80041
Disk holder 1 5180-8491

a. See the 8510C On-Site Service Manual for instructions on using this disk.

7-6 R, Q, U, V, and W1 1644A

Figure 7-2 Q-Band Component Id entification Sheet

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 7-7

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

Table 7-3 Replaceable Parts for the U11644A WR-19

Description Qty

Per Kit

Agilent Part

Number

Calibration Devices

Straight section (5 cm) 2 11644-60018
Standard section (10 cm) 1 11644-60003
Waveguide load 1 11644-60006
Shim 1 11644-20002
Short 1 11644-20004

Hardware

Slip pin (1.645 mm diameter) 6 11644-20008
Slip pin (2.367 mm diameter) 6 11644-20006
4-40 captive screw (0.31 inches long) 24 1390-0671
4-40 captive screw (0.43 inches long) 12 1390-0764
4-40 SKT HD screw (0.50 inches long) 12 3030-0203
Hex ball driver 1 8710-0523

Miscellaneous Items

Calibration definitions disk (U-band) 1 11644-10014
Calibration definitions disk (PNA) 1 11644-10019

Specificati on s and perf orman ce veri fi cat i on disk

a

1 08510-10033

User’s and service guide 1 11644-90369
Connector care-quick reference card 1 08510-90360

Calibr ation Kit Storage Case

Storage case 1 5181-5517
Box 2 1540-0034
Foam pad (set) 1 11644-80041
Disk holder 1 5180-8491

a. See the 8510C On-Site Service Manual for instructions on using this disk.

7-8 R, Q, U, V, and W1 1644A

Figure 7-3 U-Band Component Id entification Sheet

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 7-9

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

Table 7-4 Replacea ble Parts for the V11644A WR-15

Description Qty

Per Kit

Agilent

Part Number

Calibration Devices

Fixed load 1 11644-60025
Standard section (5 cm) 3 11644-60012
Shim 1 11644-20013
Short 1 11644-20015

Hardware

Slip pin (1.567 mm diameter) 6 11644-20007
4-40 captive screw (0.41 inch) 12 1390-0765
4-40 captive screw (0.31 inch) 24 1390-0671
Hex ball driver 1 8710-0523

Miscellaneous Items

Calibration definitions disk (V-band) 1 11644 -10015
Specificati on s and perf orman ce veri fi cat i on disk

a

1 08510-10033

User’s and service guide 1 11644-90369
Connector care-quick reference card 1 08510-90360

Calibr ation Kit Storage Case

Storage case 1 5181-5517
Box 2 1540-0034
Foam pad (set) 1 11644-80042
Disk holder 1 5180-8491

a. See the 8510C On-Site Service Manual for instructions on using this disk.

7-10 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Figure 7-4 V-Band Component Identification Sheet

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 7-11

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

Table 7-5 Replaceable Parts for the W11644A WR-10

Description Qty

Per Kit

Agilent

Part Number

Calibration Devices

Fixed load 1 11643-60026
Standard section 3 11644-60013
Shim 1 11644-20014
Short 1 11644-20015

Hardware

Slip pin (1.567 mm diameter) 6 11644-20007
4-40 captive screw (0.41 inch) 12 1390-0765
4-40 captive screw (0.31 inch) 24 1390-0671
Hex ball driver 1 8710-0523

Miscellaneous Items

Calibration definitions disk (W-band) 1 11644-10016
Specificati on s and perf orman ce veri fi cat i on disk

a

1 08510-10033

User’s and service guide 1 11644-90369
Connector care-quick reference card 1 08510-90360

Calibr ation Kit Storage Case

Storage case 1 5181-5517
Box 2 1540-0034
Foam pad (set) 1 11644-80042
Disk holder 1 5180-8491

a. See the 8510C On-Site Service Manual for instructions on using this disk.

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Figure 7-5 W-Band Component Identification Sheet

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A 7-13

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

Table 7-6 Items Not Included in the Calibration Kit

Description Qty Agilent

Part Number

ESD Protection Devices

Grounding wrist str ap 1 9300-1367
5 ft grounding cord for wrist strap 1 9300-0980
2 ft by 4 ft conductive table mat with 15 ft ground in g

wire
ESD heel strap 1 9300-1308

Cleaning Supplies

Isopropyl alcohol 30 ml 8500-5344
Foam-tipped cleaning swabs 100 9301-1243

1 9300-0797

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A Standard Definitions

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A A-1

Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Standard C l ass Assignment s

Class assignment organizes calibration standards into a format compatible with the error
models used in the measu rement c alibration. A class or g rou p of c las se s corr es po nds t o the
systematic errors to be removed from the measured network analyzer response. T ables A-1
through A-3 list the classes of the devices in the kit for the 8510 and PNA series
respectively. This information resides on the calibration definitions disks included in the
kit. Some network analyzers have the information stored in memory.

Table A-1 Standard Class Assignments for the 8510 (WR-19, WR-22,

and WR- 28)

Disk File Name: CK_WR-28 , or CK_WR-22,
or CK_WR-19

Class A B C D E F G Standard

S

A1 Short

11

S

B3 Offset

11

S

C 9 10 20 Loads

11

S

A1 Short

22

S

B3 Offset

22

S

C 9 10 20 Loads

22

Forward transmission 11 Thru
Reverse transmission 11 Thru
For ward ma tch 11 T hr u
Reverse match 11 Thru
Frequency res ponse 1 11 Response

Calibration Kit Label: WR- 28 A.2,
or WR-22 A.2, or WR-19 A.2

Class Label

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Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Table A-2 Standard Class Assignments for the 8510 (WR-10 and WR-15)

Disk File Name: CK_WR-15, or CK_WR-10 Calibration Kit Label: WR-15 A.2,

or WR-10 A.2

Class A B C D E F G Standard

Class Label

S

A1 Short

11

S

B3 Offset

11

S

C 9 20 Loads

11

S

A1 Short

22

S

B3 Offset

22

S

C 9 20 Loads

22

For w ard transmissio n 11 Thru
Reve rse transmission 11 Thru
Forward match 11 Thru
Reverse match 11 Thru
Frequency response 1 11 Response

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A A-3

Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Table A-3 Standard Class Assignments for the PNA Series Network Analyzer

Calibration Kit Label:

PNA Series

Class

S11A1
S

B2

11

S

C 3, 4, 5

11

Fo rward transmission 6, 7, 8

S

A1

22

S

B2

22

S

C 3, 4, 5

22

Isolation 3, 4, 5

a. For additional ports, make sure values

match the correct sex of the port.

A

a

IMPORTANT The following calibrations are only supported by certain PNA analyzers. See

your PNA network analyzer embedded help system.

Notes:

1. If you are performing a TRL calibration:

•S

•S

•S

T and S12T must be def ine d as thru standards .

21

A and S22A must be defined as reflection standards.

11

B, S11C, S22B, and S22C must be defined as line standards.

11

2. If you are performing a TRM calibration:

•S

•S

•S

T and S12T must be def ine d as thru standards .

21

A and S22A must be defined as reflection standards.

11

B, S11C, S22B, and S22C must be defined as match standar d s.

11

3. If you are performing an LRM calibration:

•S

•S

•S

4. S

5. S

T and S12T must be def ine d as line standard s.

21

A and S22A must be defined as reflection standards.

11

B, S11C, S22B, and S22C must be defined as match standar d s.

11

B and S11C must be defined as the same standard.

11

B and S22C must be defined as the same standard.

22

A-4 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Blank Forms

The standard class assignments may be changed to meet your specific requirements. The
following two tables are provided to record the modified standard class assignments.

Table A-4 Blank Form for the 8510 Netw ork Analyzer

Disk File Name: ______________ Calibration Kit Label: ____________

Class A B C D E F G Standard

Class Label

S

A

11

S

B

11

S

C

11

S

A

22

S

B

22

S

C

22

Forward transmission
Reverse transmission
Forward match
Reverse match
Frequency response

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A A-5

Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Table A-5 Blank Form for the PNA Series Network Analyzers

Calibration Kit Label:

________________________________

Class

S11A
S

B

11

S

C

11

Fo rward transmission

S

A

22

B

S

22

S

C

22

Isolation

a. For additional ports, make sure values

match the correct sex of the port.

A

a

IMPORTANT The following calibrations are only supported by certain PNA analyzers. See

your PNA network analyzer embedded help system.

Notes:

1. If you are performing a TRL calibration:

•S

•S

•S

T and S12T must be def ine d as thru standards .

21

A and S22A must be defined as reflection standards.

11

B, S11C, S22B, and S22C must be defined as line standards.

11

2. If you are performing a TRM calibration:

•S

•S

•S

T and S12T must be def ine d as thru standards .

21

A and S22A must be defined as reflection standards.

11

B, S11C, S22B, and S22C must be defined as match standar d s.

11

3. If you are performing an LRM calibration:

•S

•S

•S

4. S

5. S

T and S12T must be def ine d as line standard s.

21

A and S22A must be defined as reflection standards.

11

B, S11C, S22B, and S22C must be defined as match standar d s.

11

B and S11C must be defined as the same standard.

11

B and S22C must be defined as the same standard.

22

A-6 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Nominal Standard Definitions

Standard definitions provide the constants needed to mathematically model the electrical
characteristics (delay, attenuation, and impedance) of each calibration standard. The
nominal values of these constants are theoretically derived from the physical dimensions
and material of each calibr ation standard, o r from actual measured re sponse. T hese values
are used to determine the measurement uncertainties of the network analyzer. The
standard definitions in Tabl es A-6 through A-15 list typical calibration kit parameters
used by the 8510, 872x, and PNA series to specify the mathematical model of each device.
This information must be loaded into the network analyzer to perform valid calibrations.

Refer to your network analyzers user’s guide for instructions on loading calibration
definitions.

NOTE The values in the standard definitions table are valid only over the specified

operating temperature range.

Setting the System Impedance

This kit contains only 50 ohm devices. Ensure the system impedance (Z0) is set t o 5 0 ohms .
Refer to your network analyzer user’s guide for instructions on setting system impedance.

Version Changes

Class assi gn ments and stan dard defini tio n s may change as mo re accurate mo de l and
calibration methods are developed . The disk shipped with the kit for use with the 8510 wil l
contain the most recent version. The default version that comes with the 872x network
analyz e r firmware may be outdated.

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A A-7

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Table A-6 Standar d Definitions for the 8510 with R-band (WR-28)

System Z

a

= 50.0 Ω

0

Calibration Kit Label: WR-28 A.3

Disk File Name: CK_WR-28

2

Standard

Number

1

Type

Short

F

b

−15

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

L0

e

F/Hz

−27

10

×

C1

H/Hz

−24

10

×

L1

F/Hz

−36

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

2

Short

e

3
4

5
6
7
8

9 Load Fixed 0 50 0 21.071 42.142 WG Fixed
10 Load Sliding 0 50 0 21.071 42.142 WG Sliding
11 Delay/

thru
12
13 Undefined
14 Delay/

thru
15 Delay/

thru
16
17
18
19
20 Load Offset 10.0702 50 0 21.071 42.142 WGλ/4 Offset
21

3

/s

Ω

Loss in G

Frequency

in GHz

Min

Max

d

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

F/Hz

−45

10

×

C3

3

c

Offset

H/Hz

−42

10

×

L3

Delay in ps

Fixed, Sliding, or Offset

Ω

0

Z

0 50 0 21.071 42.142 WG Short

10.0702 50 0 21.071 42.142 WGλ/4 Offset

0 50 0 21.071 42.142 WG Thru

0 50 0 21.069 42.138 WG Thru

10.0702 50 0 21.069 42.138 WGλ/4 Delay

a. Ens ur e syst e m Z

of network analyzer is set to this value.

0

b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.
c. L o ad or ar bi t ra r y impe d ance only.
d. For waveguide, the lower f requency is the same as F

CO.

e. Typical values only. Disk values may be different.

A-8 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Table A-7 Standard Definitions for the 8510 with Q-band (WR-22)

Standard Definitions

System Z

a

= 50.0 Ω

0

Calibration Kit Label: WR- 22 A.3

Disk File Name: CK_WR-22

2

Standard

Number

1

Type

Short

F

b

−15

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

L0

e

−27

−24

F/Hz
10

×

C1

H/Hz
10

×

L1

F/Hz

−36

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

2

Short

e

3
4

5
6
7
8

9 Load Fixed 0 50 0 26.338 52.676 WG Fixed
10 Load Sliding 0 50 0 26.338 52.676 WG Sliding
11 Delay/

thru
12
13 Undefined
14 Delay/

thru
15 Delay/

thru
16
17
18
19
20 Load Offset 8.082 50 0 26.338 52.676 WGλ/4 Offset
21

3

/s

Ω

Loss in G

Frequency

in GHz

Min

Max

d

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

F/Hz

−45

10

×

C3

3

c

Offset

H/Hz

−42

10

×

L3

Delay in ps

Fixed, Sliding, or Offset

Ω

0

Z

0 50 0 26.338 52.676 WG Short

8.082 50 0 26.338 52.676 WGλ/4 Offset

0 50 0 26.338 52.676 WG Thru

0 50 0 26.338 52.676 WG Thru

8.084 50 0 26.338 52.676 WGλ/4 Delay

a. Ensure system Z

of network analyzer is set to this value.

0

b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.
c. Load or arbitrary impe dance only.
d. For waveguide, the lower frequency is the same as F

CO.

e. Typical values only. Disk values may be different.

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A A-9

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Table A-8 Standard Definitions for the 8510 with U-band (WR-19)

System Z

a

= 50.0 Ω

0

Calibration Kit Label: WR-19 A.3

Disk File Name: CK_WR-19

2

Standa rd

Number

1

Type

Short

F

b

−15

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

L0

e

−27

−24

F/Hz
10

×

C1

H/Hz
10

×

L1

F/Hz

−36

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

2

Short

e

3
4

5
6
7
8

9 Load Fixed 0 50 0 31.386 62.772 WG Fixed
10 Load Sliding 0 50 0 31.386 62.772 WG Sliding
11 Delay/

thru
12
13 Undefined
14 Delay/

thru
15 Delay/

thru
16
17
18
19
20 Load Offset 6.643 50 0 31.386 62.772 WGλ/4 Offset
21

3

/s

Ω

Loss in G

Frequency

in GHz

Min

Max

d

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

F/Hz

−45

10

×

C3

3

c

Offset

H/Hz

−42

10

×

L3

Delay in ps

Fixed, Sliding, or Offset

Ω

0

Z

0 50 0 31.386 62.772 WG Short

6.643 50 0 31.386 62.772 WGλ/4 Offset

0 50 0 31.386 62.772 WG Thru

0 50 0 31.386 62.772 WG Thru

6.646 50 0 31.386 62.772 WGλ/4 Delay

a. Ens ur e syst e m Z

of network analyzer is set to this value.

0

b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.
c. L o ad or ar bi t ra r y impe d ance only.
d. For waveguide, the lower f requency is the same as F

CO.

e. Typical values only. Disk values may be different.

A-10 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Table A-9 Standar d Definitions for the 8510 with V-band (WR-15)

Standard Definitions

System Z

a

= 50.0 Ω

0

Calibration Kit Label: WR- 15 A.3

Disk File Name: CK_WR-15

2

Standard

Number

1

Type

Short

F

b

−15

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

L0

e

−27

−24

F/Hz
10

×

C1

H/Hz
10

×

L1

F/Hz

−36

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

2

Short

e

3
4

5
6
7
8

9 Load Fixed 0 50 0 39.873 79.745 WG Fixed
10 Load Sliding 0 50 0 39.873 79.745 WG Sliding
11 Delay/

thru
12
13 Undefined
14 Delay/

thru
15 Delay/

thru
16
17
18
19
20 Load Offset 5.376 50 0 39.873 79.745 WGλ/4 Offset
21

3

/s

Ω

Loss in G

Frequency

in GHz

Min

Max

d

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

F/Hz

−45

10

×

C3

3

c

Offset

H/Hz

−42

10

×

L3

Delay in ps

Fixed, Sliding, or Offset

Ω

0

Z

0 50 0 39.873 79.745 WG Short

5.376 50 0 39.873 79.745 WGλ/4 Offset

0 50 0 39.873 79.745 WG Thru

0 50 0 39.873 79.745 WG Thru

5.378 50 0 39.873 79.745 WGλ/4 Delay

a. Ensure system Z

of network analyzer is set to this value.

0

b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.
c. Load or arbitrary impe dance only.
d. For waveguide, the lower frequency is the same as F

CO.

e. Typical values only. Disk values may be different.

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A A-11

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Table A-10 Standard Definitions fo r the 8510 with W-band (WR- 10)

System Z

a

= 50.0 Ω

0

Calibration Kit Label: WR-10 A.3

Disk File Name: CK_WR-10

2

Standa rd

Number

1

Type

Short

F

b

−15

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

L0

e

−27

−24

F/Hz
10

×

C1

H/Hz
10

×

L1

F/Hz

−36

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

2

Short

e

3
4

5
6
7
8

9 Load Fixed 0 50 0 59.024 118.05 WG Fixed
10 Load Sliding 0 50 0 59.024 118.05 WG Sliding
11 Delay/

thru
12
13 Undefined
14 Delay/

thru
15 Delay/

thru
16
17
18
19
20 Load Offset 3.620 50 0 59.024 118.05 WGλ/4 Offset
21

3

/s

Ω

Loss in G

Frequency

in GHz

Min

Max

d

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

F/Hz

−45

10

×

C3

3

c

Offset

H/Hz

−42

10

×

L3

Delay in ps

Fixed, Sliding, or Offset

Ω

0

Z

0 50 0 59.024 118.05 WG Short

3.620 50 0 59.024 118.05 WGλ/4 Offset

0 50 0 59.024 118.05 WG Thru

0 50 0 59.024 118.05 WG Thru

3.620 50 0 59.024 118.05 WGλ/4 Delay

a. Ens ur e syst e m Z

of network analyzer is set to this value.

0

b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.
c. L o ad or ar bi t ra r y impe d ance only.
d. For waveguide, the lower f requency is the same as F

CO.

e. Typical values only. Disk values may be different.

A-12 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Table A-11 Standard Definitions for the PNA Series with R-band (WR-28)

Standa rd

Number

Type

a

= 50.0 Ω

0

b

System Z

1Short/

offset

2

F

−18

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

L0

−30

−24

F/Hz
10

×

C1

H/Hz
10

×

L1

F/Hz

−39

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

3

F/Hz

−48

10

×

C3

3

H/Hz

−45

10

×

L3

0 0 0 0 10.07 1 0 21.071 42.142 WGλ/4 Offset/

Calib ra t io n K it La b el : R-band

Offset

/s

Ω

Ω

Fixed or sliding

Delay in ps

0

Z

Loss in G

Frequenc y

in GHz

Min

Max

c

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

short
2 Short 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 21.071 42.142 WG Short
3 Load Fixed 0 50 0 21.071 42.142 WG Load
4 Sliding load Sliding 0 50 0 21.071 42.142 WG Sliding/

5 Offset lo ad Fixed 10.07 1 0 21.071 42.142 WGλ/4 Offset

6Delay/

thru

7Delay/

thru

8Delay/

thru

0 1 0 21.071 42.142 WG Thru

0 1 0 21.071 42.142 WG Thru

10.07 50 0 21.071 42.142 WGλ/4 Delay

Load

load

a. Ensure system Z0 of network analyzer is set to this value.
b. Open, short, load, d elay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.

c. For waveguide, the lower frequency is the same as F

CO.

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A A-13

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Table A-12 Standard Definitions for the PNA Series with Q-band (WR-22)

System Z

Number

0

Standard

Type

a

= 50.0 Ω

b

1Short/

offset

2

F

−18

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

L0

−30

−24

F/Hz
10

×

C1

H/Hz
10

×

L1

F/Hz

−39

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

3

F/Hz

−48

10

×

C3

3

H/Hz

−45

10

×

L3

0 0 0 0 8.082 1 0 26.338 52.676 WGλ/4 Offset/

Calibration Kit Label: Q-band

Offset

/s

Ω

Ω

Fixed or sliding

Delay in ps

0

Z

Loss in G

Frequency

in GHz

Min

Max

c

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

short
2 Short 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 26.338 52.676 WG Short
3 Load Fixed 0 50 0 26.338 52.676 WG Load
4 Sliding load Sliding 0 50 0 26.338 52.676 WG Sliding load
5 Of fset load Fixed 8.0 82 1 0 26.338 52.676 WGλ/4 Offset/

load
6Delay/

0 1 0 26.338 52.676 WG Thru

thru

7Delay/

0 1 0 26.338 52.676 WG Thru

thru

8Delay/

8.082 50 0 26.338 52.676 WGλ/4 Delay

thru

a. Ensu r e syst e m Z0 of network analyzer is set to this value .
b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary imped ance.

c. For waveguide, the lower frequency i s the same as F

CO.

A-14 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Table A-13 Standard Definitions for the PNA Series with U-band (WR-19)

Standa rd

Number

Type

a

= 50.0 Ω

0

b

System Z

1Short/

offset

2

F

−18

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

L0

−30

−24

F/Hz
10

×

C1

H/Hz
10

×

L1

F/Hz

−39

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

3

F/Hz

−48

10

×

C3

3

H/Hz

−45

10

×

L3

0 0 0 0 6.643 1 0 31.386 62.772 WGλ/4 Offset/

Calib ra t io n K it La b el : U-band

Offset

/s

Ω

Ω

Fixed or sliding

Delay in ps

0

Z

Loss in G

Frequency

in GHz

Min

Max

c

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

short
2 Short 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 31.386 62.772 WG Short
3 Load Fixed 0 50 0 31.386 62.772 WG Load
4 Sliding load Sliding 0 50 0 31.386 62.772 WG Sliding load
5 Offset load Fixed 6.643 1 0 31.386 62.772 WGλ/4 Offset/

load
6Delay/

0 1 0 31.386 62.772 WG Thru

thru

7Delay/

0 1 0 31.386 62.772 WG Thru

thru

8Delay/

6.643 50 0 31.386 62.772 WGλ/4 Delay

thru

a. Ensure system Z0 of network analyzer is set to this value.
b. Open, short, load, d elay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.

c. For waveguide, the lower frequency is the same as F

CO.

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A A-15

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Table A-14 Standard Definitions for the PNA Series with V-band (WR-15)

System Z

Number

0

Standard

Type

a

= 50.0 Ω

b

1Short/

offset

2

F

−18

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

L0

−30

−24

F/Hz
10

×

C1

H/Hz
10

×

L1

F/Hz

−39

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

3

F/Hz

−48

10

×

C3

3

H/Hz

−45

10

×

L3

0 0 0 0 5.376 1 0 39.873 79.745 WGλ/4 Offset/

Calibration Kit Label: V-band

Offset

/s

Ω

Ω

Fixed or sliding

Delay in ps

0

Z

Loss in G

Frequency

in GHz

Min

Max

c

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

short
2 Short 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 39.873 79.745 WG Short
3 Load Fixed 0 50 0 39.873 79.745 WG Load
4 Sliding load Sliding 0 50 0 39.873 79.745 WG Sliding load
5 Offset load Fixed 5.376 1 0 39.873 79.745 WGλ/4 Offset/

load
6Delay/

0 1 0 39.873 79.745 WG Thru

thru

7Delay/

0 1 0 39.873 79.745 WG Thru

thru

8Delay/

5.376 50 0 39.873 79.745 WGλ/4 Delay

thru

a. Ensu r e syst e m Z0 of network analyzer is set to this value .
b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary imped ance.

c. For waveguide, the lower frequency i s the same as F

CO.

A-16 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Table A-15 Standard Definitions for the PNA Series with W-band (WR-10)

Standard

Number

Type

a

= 50.0 Ω

0

b

System Z

1Short/

offset

2

F

−18

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

L0

−30

−24

F/Hz
10

×

C1

H/Hz
10

×

L1

F/Hz

−39

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

3

F/Hz

−48

10

×

C3

3

H/Hz

−45

10

×

L3

0 0 0 0 3.62 1 0 59.024 118.05 WGλ/4 Offset/

Calibration Kit Label: W-band

Offset

/s

Ω

Ω

Fixed or sliding

Delay in ps

0

Z

Loss in G

Frequency

in GHz

Min

c

Max

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

short

2 Short 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 59.024 118.05 WG Short
3 Load Fixed 0 50 0 59.024 118.05 WG Load
4 Sliding load Sliding 0 50 0 59.024 118.05 WG Sliding load
5 Offset lo ad Fixed 3.62 1 0 59.024 118.05 WGλ/4 Offset/

load

6Delay/

0 1 0 59.024 118.05 WG Thru

thru

7Delay/

0 1 0 59.024 118.05 WG Thru

thru

8Delay/

3.62 50 0 59.024 118.05 WGλ/4 Delay

thru

a. Ensure system Z0 of network analyzer is set to this value.
b. Open, short, load, d elay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.

c. For waveguide, the lower frequency is the same as F

CO.

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A A-17

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Blank Forms

The standard definitions may be changed to meet your specific requirements. The
following two tables are provided to record the modified standard definitions.

Table A-16 Blank Form for the 8510 Network Analyzer

System Z

a

= ____________

0

Disk File Name: ______________________ _____

Standard

Number

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

2

F

b

−15

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

Type

L0

−27

−24

F/Hz
10

×

C1

H/Hz
10

×

L1

F/Hz

−36

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

3

F/Hz

−45

10

×

C3

3

H/Hz

−42

10

×

L3

Calibration Kit Label: ______________________________

c

Fixed, Sliding, or Offset

Offset

/s

Ω

Ω

Delay in ps

0

Z

Loss in G

Frequency

in GHz

Min

d

Max

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

a. Ens ur e syst e m Z0 of network analyzer is set to this value.
b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.

c. L o ad or ar bi t ra r y impe d ance only.
d. For waveguide, the lower f requency is the same as F

CO.

A-18 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Table A-17 Blank Form for the PNA Series Network Analyzer

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

Standard

Number

Type

a

= _______________ Calibration Kit Label: ___________________________

0

2

b

F

−18

10

×

C0

H

−12

10

×

L0

−30

−24

F/Hz
10

×

C1

H/Hz
10

×

L1

F/Hz

−39

10

×

C2

2

H/Hz

−33

10

×

L2

3

F/Hz

−48

10

×

C3

3

H/Hz

−45

10

×

L3

Fixed or sliding

System Z

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

a. Ensure system Z0 of network analyzer is set to this value.
b. Open, short, load, d elay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.

c. For waveguide, the lower frequency is the same as F

Delay in ps

CO.

Offset

Frequency

c

in GHz

/s

Ω

Ω

0

Z

Loss in G

Min

Max

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A A-19

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Defini ti ons

A-20 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Index

A

Agilent Technologies

flanges

, 6-2

7-10

, 3-2

, 5-3

, 5-3

, 3-4

, 3-3

, 3-4

, 3-5

, 3-5

, 3-6

, 6-4

, ii

, 7-14

, 4-6

, 4-5

, 2-2

, 1-2

, 6-4

, A-18

, 7-4, 7-6, 7-8,

, 1-2

, ii
, 1-2
, 5-2

, 5-3

, A-7

, 7-6, 7-8,

, 7-12

, 1-3

, 2-3

, 5-2

, 2-2

, 3-3

, 3-5

, 3-3

, 3-4

, 3-5

contacting
warranty

alcohol

isopropyl

part num ber
precautions for use of

aligning

non-precision and precision

precision flanges
altitude, s pecifications
analyzers , compatible
assistance

contacting agilent

B

blank forms

standard cla ss assi gnme nts

standard definitions
box, part number

7-10, 7-12

C

cal kit

contents

misuse of

overview

verifying
calibration

bad

certificate of

constants

definitions

disk, part number

part num ber
devices
kits, intended use
report
residual err ors
standards
sticker
temperature

calibration applications

1/4 load
1/4 short
isolation
line
load
offset load
offset short
reflect
short
thru

, 4-3

, A-5

calibration defin ition, wavelengt h

shim

, 3-7

calibration kit

contents

misuse of
overview
parts not incl uded
performance

warranty

case , stora ge
certificate of calibration

certification, device specifications
characte ristics

mechanical

class assignm e nts

blank forms

class assignments, standard
cleaning

connectors
mating plane surfaces
supplies

compatible analyzers
component identifica tion sheets

Q and U-band
R-band
V and W-band

comp r essed ai r

for cleaning

cond uc tive tab l e m at, part
connectin g

flange s
for ESD protec tion

waveguides
connections
connector

cleaning

mating plane surfaces
constants

part numbers
contacting Agilent Technologies

contents

calibration kit

drawing o f

incomplete

D

damage

, 1-2

drawin g of

, 7-5, 7-7, 7-9, 7-11,

7-13

, ii

, 1-2

, 7-14

how Agilent verifies

, ii

, 7-4, 7-6, 7-8, 7-10,

7-12

2-3

, 2-3

, A-5

A-3, A-5

, 4-3

, 1-3

part number

, 7-14

, 1-2

, 7-7, 7-9

, 7-5

, 7-11, 7-13

, 4-3

number

, 7-14

, 4-4, 4-7

, 4-2, 7-14

, 4-4

, 4-4

, 4-3

, A-7

, 7-4, 7-8, 7-12

6-4

, 1-2

, 7-5, 7-7, 7-9, 7-11,

7-13

, 1-3

, 5-2

, 5-3

, A-2,

, 4-3

, 4-3

,

caused by electrostatic

discharge
data, recertification
definitions

calibration
standard

A-11, A-12, A-13, A-14,

A-15, A-16, A-17

deviation from nominal phase
device

calibration
cleaning
com patib le anal y zers
connecting
handling
maintenance

,

performance, verifying
specifications

certificat ion of
electrical

traceability
storage
temperature
visual inspection

disk

calibration definition s

part num ber

7-10, 7-12

specifications and performance

part num ber

7-10, 7-12

document ed kits

E

electrical

characteristics

effec ts of temp er ature
specifications

electrostatic discharge, See ESD
environmental

regulations
requirements
specifications

equipment requir ed
ESD

, 4-2

protection
supplies, par t num ber

F

flange, connect
flowchart , troubl e s h o oting
frequency specification

G

general information

, 4-2

, 3-7

, A-7, A-8, A-9, A-10,

, 3-2

, 4-3

, 4-4

, 4-8

, 1-5

, 2-3

, 2-3

, 5-2, 5-3

, 4-8

, 2-2

, 4-2

, 7-4, 7-6, 7-8,

, 7-4, 7-6, 7-8,

, 1-3

, 2-3

, 4-3

, 2-2
, 2-2

, 4-2

, 4-7

, 5-3

, 2-3

, 1-2

, 5-2

, 2-2

, 1-3

, 7-14

, 6-2

, 2-3

, 1-1

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A Index-1

Index

grounding cord, part number,

7-14

H

handling
heel strap , par t num ber
history, serial numbers
humidity specifications

I

impedance, system
incoming inspection
information, tr oubleshooting
inspection

flange connection
incoming

visual
isolation
isopropyl alcohol

part number

precauti ons for use of

K

kit

contents

overview

performance

warranty

L

line
load
load, part numbers

M

maintenance

of devices

preventive
manual

part number
mat

conductive

for ESD protection
mating plane surfaces

cleaning

connector
mechanical characteristics
MIL-STD 45662

calibration

, 4-8

, 1-3

, 4-2

, 3-3

, 1-2, 7-4, 7-8, 7-12

drawin g of

, 7-5, 7-7, 7-9, 7-11,

7-13

, 1-2

failure

, 6-2

verification

, ii

, 3-3

, 3-4

, 1-5

, 1-5

part number

, 4-3

, 4-3

, 5-3

, 7-14
, 1-3
, 2-2

, A-7

, 1-3

, 4-7

, 7-14

, 4-3

, 5-2

, 7-4

, 7-4, 7-8, 7-12

, 7-14

, 4-2

, 2-3

, 6-4

N

National Institute of Standards

and Technology (NIST)

5-2

network analyzers, compatible

1-2

nitrogen, for cleaning
nominal standard d efinitions
non-precision flanges, aligning

4-6

numbers

replaceable parts

7-12, 7-14

serial

, 1-4

O

offset load
offset short
ordering, parts
oxygen

P

part numbers

included in kit
not included in kit
of items not in kit

performance

and specificat ions dis k

verifica tion
perf orman c e te s t
port 1 and 2
precision flanges
preventive maintenance
procedures

aligning flanges

cleaning

tightening flanges

R

recertification

how often

services included
record serial number
reflect
regulations

environmental
replaceable parts

drawin g of

Q11644A WR-22

R11644A WR-28

U11644A WR-19

V11644A WR-15
report, calibration
required equipment

, 3-4

, 3-5

, 4-3

7-10, 7-12

, 4-3

, 5-3

, 3-5

7-13

, 7-3, 7-4, 7-8,

, 7-3, 7-14

, 7-3

, 7-4, 7-12

, 7-14

, 5-2, 6-2

, 5-4, 5-5

, 3-2

, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6

, 4-5

, 4-7

, 5-3

, 2-2, 4-3

, 7-3, 7-14

, 7-5, 7-7, 7-9, 7-11,

, 7-8

, 7-4

, 7-8
, 7-12
, 5-3

, 1-3

, 2-3,

, 4-3

, A-7

, 7-8

, 7-6, 7-8,

, 1-5

, 1-4

requirements, environmental
residual errors
return kit or device to A gilent

1-3, 6-4

,

,

return loss sp e ci f ic ation

S

serial numbers

devices
history
recording

service

, 6-4

service tag
shim

, 3-2

short

, 3-5

part numbers

7-10, 7-12

specifications

altitude

operating
storage

and perfo rmance dis k

part number

7-12

certification of
characte ristics
deviation from nominal phase

2-3

device
electrical
environmental
frequency
operating
return loss
storage
temperature
traceability

standard cl ass ass ig nm ents

8510

, A-2, A-3, A-5

blank forms

standard definitions

blank forms
nominal
PNA series

A-16, A-17

Q-band (WR-22)
R-band (WR-28)

A-14

U-band (WR-19)

A-16, A-17

V-band (WR-15)

A-17

W-band (WR-10)

standard section
standards

international

, 2-3

, 1-4
, 1-4
, 1-3

, 1-4

, 5-3, 6-4

, 7-4, 7-6, 7-8,

, 2-2

, 2-2

, 2-2

, 7-6, 7-8, 7-10,

, 2-3

, 2-3

, 2-3

, 2-3

, 2-2

, 2-3

, 2-2

, 2-3

, 2-2

, 2-2

, 5-2, 5-3

, A-5

, A-7, A-18

, A-18

, A-7

, A-13, A-14, A-15,

, A-9, A-14
, A-8, A-13,

, A-10, A-15,

, A-11, A-16,

, A-12, A-17

, 3-2

, 2-3

, 2-2

,

, 2-3

,

, A-2

Index-2 R, Q, U, V, and W11644A

Index

Nati o nal Institut e of Standards

and Tec hnology (NIST)

5-2

static electricity
storage
storage case, part number

strap

supplies

system impedan ce

T

table mat

tag, service
temperature

termination
test data
test, performance
thru
traceability

troubleshooting, flow chart

, 4-8

7-6, 7-8, 7-10, 7-12

heel an d wri st , pa r t n u mb er

7-14

cleaning

part num ber

for ESD protection
part number

affect on el ectrical p erforman ce

2-2

cautions about
environmental requirements

2-2

error-corrected
measurement
specifications
verification and measurement

2-2

, 3-6

of device specifications

, 4-2

, 1-3

, 7-14

, A-7

, 4-2

, 7-14

, 5-3, 6-4

, 2-2

, 2-2

, 2-2

, 2-2

, 3-2

, 5-3

, 5-4, 5-5

, 2-3,

, 7-4,

, 5-2, 5-3

, 6-2

port 1 and 2

verification device
waveguide, connecting
wave length shim
wavelength shim, calibration

definition

wrist strap

for ESD protec tion

,

part number

, 3-2

, 3-2

, 4-4

, 3-2

, 3-7

, 4-2

, 7-14

,

,

,

U

user’s and service guide

part number

7-12

V

verification

device
performance
temperature

version changes, system

impedance

visual inspection

W

warranty
waveguide straight

R, Q, U, V, and W11644A Index-3

, 7-6, 7-8, 7-10,

, 5-2

, 5-3
, 2-2

, A-7

, 4-2

, ii