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User’s and Service Guide

Agilent Technologies 85056K

2.4 mm/2.92 mm Calibration Kit

Agilent Part Number: 85056-90019

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Print Date: August 2004

Supersedes: Ja nuary 2004

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1. General Information

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

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

Compatible Network Analyzers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Equipment Required but Not Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Incoming Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Recording the Device Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Clarifying the Terminology of a Connector Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

2. Specifications

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

Temperature—What to W atch Out For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

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

Pin Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Electrical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Supplemental Electrical Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Residual Errors after Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Contents

3. Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Look for Obvious Defects and Damage First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Inspect the Mating Plane Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Slotted Connectors (2.92 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Precision Slotless Connectors (2.4 mm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Calibration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Full 2-Port Calibration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Cleaning Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Gaging Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

Connector Gage Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

When to Gage Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Gaging Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

How to Make a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

How to Separate a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29

Using the Sliding Load (Option 001 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

4. Performance Verification

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

How Agilent Verifies the Devices in Your Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

How Often to Recertify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Contents

Where to Send a Kit for Recertification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

5. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Contacting Agilent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

6. Replaceable Parts

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

A. Standard Definitions

Version Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

Standard Class Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3

Blank Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9

Nominal Standard Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-13

Setting the System Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-13

Version Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-13

Blank Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-22

1 General Information

85056K 1-1

General Information

Calibration Kit Overview

The Agilent 85056K 2.4 mm/2.92 mm calibration kit was designed to give network analyzer systems with 2.4 mm test ports the ability to perform measurements on devices with 2.92 mm connectors. The kit can be used to achieve calibrated measurements of

2.92 mm devices up to 40 GHz, and 2.4 mm devices up to 50 GHz.

Kit Contents

The 85056K calibration kit includes the following items:

• User’s and Service Guide

• 2.4 mm offset opens and shorts

• 2.4 mm broadband terminations

• 2.4 mm to 2.4 mm adapters

• 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapters

• 5/16 in, 90 N-cm (8 in-lb) torque wrench

• 5/16 in, 56 N-cm (5 in-lb) torque wrench

• 7 mm open-end wrench

• data disk that contain the calibration definitions of the devices in the calibration kit Refer to Chapter 6 for a complete list of kit contents and their associated part numbers.

Broadband Loads

The broadband loads are metrology-grade, 50Ω terminations that have been optimized for performance up to 50 GHz. The rugged internal structure provides for highly repea table connections. A distributed resistive element on sapphire provides excellent stability and return loss.

Offset Opens and Shorts

The offset opens and shorts are built from parts that are machined to the current state-of-the-art in precision machining.

The offset short’s i nner conductors have a one-piece construction, common with the shorting plane. The construction provides for extremely repeatable connections.

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 construct ed so that the pin depth can be controlled very tightly, thereby minimizing p hase erro rs . The lengths of the off sets in the opens and shorts are designed so that the differenc e in phase of their r eflecti on coefficient s is approximatel y 180 degrees at all frequencies.

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Calibration Kit Overview

Adapters

Like the other devices in the kit, the adapter s are built to very tight tolerances to provide good broadband performance and to ensure stable, repeatable connections.

The adapters are designed so that their nominal electrical lengths are the same, allowing them to be used in calibration procedures for non- insertable devices.

Sliding Loads (Option 001 only)

The sliding loads in this kit are designed to provide excellent performance from 4 GHz to 50 GHz. The inner and outer conductors of the airline portion are precision machined to state-of-the-art tolerances. Although the sliding load has exceptional return loss, its superior load stability qualifies it as a high-performance device.

The sliding load was designed with t he ability to extend the in ner conductor f or connection purposes and then pull it back to a preset pin depth. Thi s feature is critical since it minimizes the possibility of damage during connection, while maintaining a minimum pin depth to optimize performance.

Compatible Network Analyzers

The 85056K calibration kits are intended to be used with the following Agilent network analyzers:

• 8510

• 872x Series

• 8753 Family

•PNA Series If this calibration kit is used with other analyzers, the calibration definitions must be

manually entered into the analyzer. Refer to your network analyzer user’s guide or embedded help system for instruct ions.

Options

The following options are available for the 85056K:

Option 001

• 2.4 mm sliding loads

• 2.4 mm connector gages

Option 910

This option adds an additional copy of the user’s and service guide (this manual).

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General Information

Incoming Inspection

Equipment Required but Not Supplied

Gage sets are required for measuring the connector pin depth. The standard 85056K calibration kit does not include any gage sets. If Option 001 was ordered, you were supplied with 2.4 mm gages. However, the 3.5 mm gages required to measure the 2.92 mm connectors must be ordered separately.

Connector cleaning supplies and various electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices are not supplied with the calibration kit but are required to ensure success ful 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 on page 6-2. Check for damage. The fo am-lined storage c ase pr ovides prote ction dur ing shippi ng . Verify

that this case and its contents are not damaged. If the case or an y de v i ce appears damaged, or if the shipment is incomplete, contact

Agilent Te chnologies . See page 1 for contact information. Agilent will arrange for repair or replacement of incomplete or damaged shipments without waiting for a settlement from the transportation company.

When you send the kit or device to Agilent, include a service tag (found near the end of this manual) with the following information:

• your company name and address

• the name of a technical contact person within your company, and the person’s complete phone number

• the model number and serial number of the kit

• the part number and serial number of the device

• the type of service require d

•a detailed description of the problem

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Recording the Device Serial Numbers

In addition to the kit serial number, the devices in the kit are individually 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 this 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 the 85056K

Device Serial Number

Calibration kit Open −m− Open −f− Short −m− Short −f− Broadband load −m− Broadband load −f−

For Option 001 only

Sliding load −f− Sliding load −m− Connector gage −f− Gage master −f− Connector Gage −m− Gage master −m−

_______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________

_______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________

Clarifying the Terminology of a Connector Interface

In this document and in the prompts of the PNA calibration wizard, the sex of cable connectors and adapters is referred to in terms of the center conductor. For example, a connector or device designated as 1.85 mm –f– has a 1.85 mm female center conductor.

8510-series , 872 x , a nd 87 5x ON LY: In contrast, during a measurement calibrat ion, the network analyzer softkey menus label a 1.85 mm calibration device with reference to the sex of the analyzer’s test po rt connector—not the calibr ation device connector. For example , the label SHORT(F) refers to the sh ort that is to be co n n ected to the fem a l e te st port. This

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Preventive Maintenance

will be a male short from the calibration kit.

Table 1-2 Clarifying the Sex of Connectors: Examples

Terminology Meaning

Short

–f–

Short (f) Male short (male center conductor) to be connected to female port

Female short (female center conductor)

A connector gage is referred to in terms of the connector that it measures. For instance, a male connector gage has a female connector on the gage so that it can measure male devices.

Preventive Maintenance

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

• routine visual inspection

• cleaning

• proper gaging

• proper connection techniques

All of these techniques are described in Chapter 3, “Use, Maintenance, and Care of the

Devices.” Failure to detect and remove dirt or metallic particles on a mating plane surface

can degrade repeatability and accuracy and can damage any connector mated to it. Improper connections, resulting fr om pin depth values being out of the observed limit s (see

Table 2-2 on page 2-4), or from bad connection techniques, can also damage these devices.

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2 Specifications

85056K 2-1

Specifications

Environmental Requirements

Table 2-1 Environmental Requirements

Parameter Limits

Operating temperature Error-corrected temperature range

Storage temperature −40 °C to +75 °C (−40 °F to +167 °F) Altitude

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

Relative humidity Always non-condensing

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

a. The temperature range over which the calib r ation standards maintain conformance to their

specifications.

b. The allowable network analyzer ambient temperature drift during measurement calibration

and during measurements when the network analyzer error correction is turned on. Also, the range over which the network analyzer mai nt ai n s its specified performanc e w hil e c orr ec t io n is turned on.

+20 °C to +26 °C (+68 °F to +79 °F) ±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 are a heat source.

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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 ve rifies the mechanical characteristics of t he devices in the kit with s pecial gaging proces ses and elec trical tes ting. 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 3-16 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 an d ob served pin de p th limits.

Pin Depth

Pin depth is the distance the center conductor mat ing plane differs from being flush with the outer co n d uctor mating plane. See Figure 2-1. The pin depth of a connector can be in one of two states: either protruding or recessed.

Protrusion is the condition in which the center conductor extends beyond the outer conductor mating plane . Thi s condit ion will indi cate a posi tive value o n the con nect or gage.

Recession is the condition in which the center conductor is set back from the outer conductor mating plane. This con dition will indicate a negative value on the connector gage.

Figure 2-1 Connector Pin Depth

85056K 2-3

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 depend s, to some extent, on its pin depth. The electrical sp ecifications for each device in 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 unce rtai nties, and provides observed pin dep th 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 that the device fails to meet electrical specifications. Refer to Figure 2-1 for a visual representati on of proper pin depth (slightly recessed).

Table 2-2 Pin Depth Limits

Device

Opens 0 to −0.0127 mm

Shorts 0 to −0.0127 mm

Fixed lo ads −0.0025 to −0.0203 mm

Sliding loads

Adapters (2.4 to 2.4)

Adapters (2.4 to 2.92)

a. Approximately +2 sigma to −2 sigma of gage uncertainty based on studies done at the factory b. Observed pin depth limits are the range of observation limits seen on the gage reading due to

c. The 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapters require a 3.5 mm connector gage to measure the 2.92 mm end.

according to recommended procedures. measurement uncertainty. The depth could still be within specifications.

Refer to

Typical Pin Depth

0 to −0.00050 in

−0.00010 to −0.00080 in 0 to −0.0127 mm

0 to −0.00050 in 0 to −0.0381 mm

0 to −0.00150 in 0 to −0.0381 mm

0 to −0.00150 in

Table 6-2 on page 6-4 for Agilent part numbers and ordering information.

Measurement Uncertainty

+0.0030 to −0.0030 mm +0.00012 to −0.00012 in

+0.0015 to −0.0015 mm +0.00006 to −0.00006 in

+0.0030 to −0.0030 mm +0.00012 to −0.00012 in

+0.0015 to −0.0015 mm +0.00006 to −0.00006 in

+0.0030 to −0.0030 mm +0.00012 to −0.00012 in

Observed Pin Depth Limits

+0.0030 to −0.0157 mm +0.00012 to −0.00062 in

+0.0015 to −0.0142 mm +0.00006 to −0.00056 in

+0.0005 to −0.0234 mm +0.00002 to −0.00092 in

+0.0015 to −0.0142 mm +0.00006 to −0.00056 in

+0.0030 to −0.0411 mm +0.00012 to −0.00162 in

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Specifications

Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications in Table 2-3 apply to the devices in your calibration kit when connected with an Agilent precision interface.

Table 2-3 Electrical Specifications for 85056K Calibration Kit

Device Specification Frequency (GHz)

Broadband loads Return loss ≥ 42 dΒ (ρ ≤ 0.00794) dc to ≤ 4 (male and female) Return loss ≥ 34 dΒ (ρ ≤ 0.01995) > 4 to ≤ 20

Return loss ≥ 30 dB (ρ ≤ 0.03162) > 20 to ≤ 26.5 Return loss ≥ 26 dB (ρ ≤ 0.05019) > 26.5 to ≤ 50

Sliding loads

a,b

Return loss ≥ 42 dΒ (ρ ≤ 0.00794) 4 to ≤ 20

(male and female) Return loss ≥ 40 dΒ (ρ ≤ 0.01000 ) > 20 to ≤ 36

Return loss ≥ 38 dB (ρ ≤ 0.01259) > 36 to ≤ 40

Return loss ≥ 36 dB (ρ ≤ 0.01585) > 40 to ≤ 50 Adapters Return loss ≥ 32 dΒ (ρ ≤ 0.02512) dc to ≤ 4 (2.4 mm to 2.4 mm) Return loss ≥ 30dΒ (ρ ≤ 0.03162) > 4 to ≤ 26.5

Return loss ≥ 25dB (ρ ≤ 0.05623) > 26.5 to ≤ 40

Return loss ≥ 20 dB (ρ ≤ 0.10000) > 40 to ≤ 50 Adapters

Return loss ≥ 24 dB (ρ ≤ 0.06310)

dc to ≤ 40

(2.4 mm to 2.92 mm)

Offset opens

± 0.5 ° deviation from nom inal

dc to ≤ 2

(male and female) ± 1.25 ° deviation from nominal > 2 to ≤ 20

± 1.75 ° deviation from nominal > 20 to ≤ 40

± 2.25 ° deviation from nominal > 40 to ≤ 50

Offset shorts

± 0.5 ° deviation from nom inal

dc to ≤ 2

(male and female) ± 1.25 ° deviation from nominal > 2 to ≤ 20

± 1.5 ° deviation from nominal > 20 to ≤ 40

± 2.0 ° deviation from nominal > 40 to ≤ 50

a. For Option 001 only b. The specifications for the sliding load termination include the quality of the airline portions

within the sliding load combined with the effective stability element.

c. The 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapters are tested two at at time (connected together) at the factory.

d. The s pec ific ation s for the op en s and shorts are given as allowe d deviation from the no min al

model as defined in the standard definitions (see “Nominal Standard Definitions” on page A-13).

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Electrical Specifications

Supplemental Electrical Characteristics

2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapter Charact eristics lis ts the ty pical elect rical char acteristic s of the

2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapters in this kit. Values in this table are not specifications, but are intended to provide useful application information by giving typical, but non-warranted, performance parameters.

Table 2-4 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapter Characteristics

Frequency (GHz) Parameter Typical Value

DC to

> 2 to ≤ 20 Return Loss ≥ 35 dB (≤ 0.01778 ρ) > 20 to ≤ 40 Return Loss ≥ 30 dB (≤ 0.03162 ρ)

DC to DC to

≤ 2 Return Loss ≥ 38 dB (≤ 0.01259 ρ)

≤ 40 Electrical Length 39.631 ps ±0.14 ps ≤ 40 Insertion Loss < 0.075 dB (> 0.99140 ρ)

Residual Errors after Calibration

The 8510 “Specifications and Performance Verification” software can be used to obtain a printout of the residual errors after a calibration has been performed. Refer to the “Specifications and Performance Verification” section of the 8510 On-Site Service Manual for information on how to use the software.

Certification

Agilent Technologies certifies that this p roduct met its publis hed s pecificat ions at the ti me of shipment from the factory. Agilent further certifies that its cali bration 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.

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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 components and devices under test (DUT), can also carry an electrostati c charge. To prevent damage to the test set, components , and devices:

• always wear a grounded wrist strap having 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, 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 te st po rt. You can, for example , grasp the grounded oute r sh ell of the test port or cable connector briefly.

• always ground the center conductor of a test cable before making a connection to the analyzer test port or other static-sensitive device. This can be done as follows:

1. Connect a short (from your calibration kit) to one end of the cable to short the cent er

conducto r to th e ou ter conduct o r.

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.

Figure 3 -1 shows a typical ESD protection setup using a grounded mat and wrist strap.

Refer to Table 6-2 on page 6-4 for information on ordering sup plies for ESD protection.

Figure 3-1 ESD Protection Setup

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Visual Inspection

Visual inspection and, if necessary, cleaning should be done every time a connection is made. Metal particles from the connector threads may fall into the connector when it is disconnected. One connection made with a dirty or damaged connector can damage both connectors beyond repair.

In some cases, magnification is necessary to see damage to a connector; a magnifying device with a magnification of ≥ 10x is recommended. However, not all defects that are visible only under magnification will affect the electr ical performance of the conne ctor. 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 fas ter it wears and degrades. The wear is greatly accelerated when connectors are not kept clean, or are not connected properly.

Connector wear eventually degrades performance of the device. Calibration devices should have a long life if their use is on the order of a few times per week. Replace de vices with worn conne c to rs.

The test port connect ors on t he network analyzer test s et may ha ve many connections each day, and are, therefore, more s ubject to wear. It is recommended that an adapter 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 pl ane surfaces is required for a good connection. See Figure 2-1 on page 2-3. Look especially for de e p sc ra tches 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 imperfections are also normal. None of these affect electrical or mechanical perf ormance.

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.

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Visual Inspection

Slotted Connectors (2.92 mm)

When using slotted connectors, inspect the contact fingers in the female center conductor carefully. 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 electric al contact and must be replaced.

NOTE This is particularly important when mating nonprecision to precision devices.

Precision Slotless Connectors (2.4 mm)

The female 2.4 mm connectors in this set are metrology-grade, precision slotless connectors (PSC). Precision slot less connectors are used to improve accuracy. A characteristic of metrology-grade connectors is directly traceability to national measurement standards through their well-de fine d mechanic al d imensions. With PSCs on test ports and standards, the accuracy achieved when measuring at 50 dB return loss levels is comparable to using conventional slotted connectors measuring devices having only 30 dB return loss. This repre sent s an accuracy improvement of about 10 times.

The female 2.92 mm connectors have slotted contacts and, therefore, cannot be considered metrology-grade. Due to the extremely thin wall of the 2.92 mm female connector, a slotless metrology-grade 2.92 mm connector pair does not currently exist.

Conventional female center conducto rs are slott ed and, whe n mated, are fl ared by the male pin. Because physical dimensions determine connector impedance, this c hange in physical dimension affects electrical performance, making it very difficult to perform precision measurements with conventional slotted connectors.

The precision slotless connector was developed to eliminate this problem. The PSC has a center conductor with a solid cylindrical she ll, the outside diameter of which does not change when mated. Instead, the center conductor has an internal contact that flexes to

accept the male pin.

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Calibration Information

The 85056K Calibration Kit is designed to provide a calibrated 2.92 mm test po rt to measure devices with 2.92 mm co nnectors , using 2.4 mm calibration standards a nd a s et of precision 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapters. The nomi nal loss and delay of the 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapters are “de-embedded” from the resp onses of the 2.4 mm opens and shorts. This de-embedding causes the physical cal ibration plane, at the 2.4 mm test port, to be transformed to the 2.92 mm measurement plane with the insertion of the 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapter. Thus, the calibration appears to be performed at the 2.92 mm connector interface. See the following illus tration.

Figure 3-2 The Calibration Plane versus the Measurement Plane

Since the reflection of the 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapter is assumed to be zero, its actual reflection adds to the dir ectivity error of t he 2.4 mm calibration. The residual source matc h and reflection tracking errors are also degraded by t he insert ion of the ad apt er. Because of this degradation, this kit is not recommended for precision applications.

The contents of the 85056K calibration kit will support the following types of calibration:

• response calibration

• 1-port open, short, load (sliding load optional) calibration

• 2-port open, short, load, thru calibration

• 2-port open, short, load, unknown thru (PNA only) Adapter removal calibration is not recommended using the 85056K calibration kit. The

adapter swapping technique is recommended for measuring non-insertable devices since the adapters were designed to have matching characteristics. For the PNA, the unknown thru calibration may be used. To do so, follow the “PNA Smart Cal Calibration Procedure

for the 85065K and 85056K01 Cal Kits” on page 3-9. Since 1-port calibration is also

required for full 2-port calibration, a detailed description of the full 2-port calibration is

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provided in the following section.

Full 2-Port Calibration Overview

The method used to achieve calibrated 2.92 mm connector measurements involves calibrating both 2.4 mm test ports using 2.4 mm calibration standar ds: opens, shorts, and loads. For Option 001 Kits, both the low band load and sliding load ar e used. The t est ports need not be insertable. Then, two 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapters are connected back-to-back between the test ports to provide the “thru” measurements. For example, if the test port connectors are both female 2.4 mm connectors, a 2.4 mm male to 2.92 male adapter mated with a 2.92 mm female to 2.4 mm male adapter can be used as the “thru”. This method provides a better transmission calibration than using the 2.4 mm ports as the thr u.

The key to this calibration method lies in the fact that the calibration definitions disk contains modified standard definitions. The nominal 2.4 mm open and short circuit standard definitions are modified to account for the presence of the 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapters after calibration. The measurements of the 2.4 mm standard are effectively translated to the ends of the adapters so that the directivity, source match, and reflection tracking error terms are transfo rmed to the ends of the adapters. The thru measurements made with the 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapter pair accounts for the length and loss of the adapters that are inserted after the 2.4 mm calibration. The load match and transmission tracking error terms are directly characterized at the 2.92 mm mating plane.

This calibration method assumes that the adap ters bein g used have equal length and los s, and that they are reflectionless. The metrology-grade adapters (2.4 mm to 2.4 mm only) and the 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapter are designed and manufactured with very tight tolerances and therefore exhibit very similar trans mission characteristics. They may be interchanged, to measure non-insertables, without much degradation in performance.

The actual return loss of the adapters has the most i mpa ct on the effective directivity, source match, and load match of the system. The 2.4 mm calibration residual errors are degraded proportionally by the return los s of the adap ters . It is app roximately equal to the RSS (adapter reflection coefficient, 2.4 mm calibration residual errors). The reflection tracking degradation is a function of the difference between the assumed loss and delay characteristics of the 2.4 mm/2.92 mm adapters and the actual transmission characteristics of the adapters.

For best 2.92 mm measurement accuracy, a precision 2.92 mm calibration kit, such as the Agilent N4692A Electronic Calibration Module or the Maury Microw ave 8770S mechanical calibration kit, is recommended.

2-Port Calibration Procedures for 8510 Network Analyzers

NOTE The following two procedures are ap plicable using the s pecified calibration kit

definition files. If the VNA has an earlier version of the calibration kit definition file, obtain a copy of the latest file from Agilent Technologies, Inc.

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Figure 3-3 Full 2-Port Calibration - Agilent 8510 VNA using calibration kit

definition CK_292MMA2 and lower

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Figure 3-4 Full 2-Port Calibration - Agilent 8510 VNA using calibration kit

definition CK_292MMA3 and higher

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2-Port Calibration Procedures for PNA Network Analyzers

The Agilent PNA series of network analyzers provides two calibration procedures for mechanical calibration kits: the “Smart” Cal and the “Unguided” Cal. The “Smart” Cal guides you through the calibration process by providing step by step instructions. It also has many powerful built-in calibration features that can simplify the steps required to calibrate the PNA. Because the 85056K 2.4 mm/2.92 mm Calibration Kit operates differently from a standar d calibration kit, the “Smart” Cal procedure is recommended.

NOTE During calibration routines, the PNA refers to calibration devices and

adapters in terms of their conne ctor interface . For example, a male open has a male connector.

PNA Smart Cal Calibration Procedure for the 85065K and 85056K01 Cal Kits

Refer to the Smart Cal flowchart in Figure 3-5 on page 3-10.

1. From the CALIBRATION menu, click CALIBRATION WIZARD.

2. Select SMART CAL, click NEXT.

3. At the SELECT DUT CONNECTORS dialog, choose device connector type and sex.

NOTE If the 2.92 mm connector selection is not available, click CANCEL to exit

Calibration Wizard. Click ADVANCED MODIFY CAL KIT, click IMPORT, then select th e ca l ki t fi l e s fr o m th e Cal K i t da t a disk. Return to the Calibration Wizard.

4. At the SELECT CAL KITS dialog, select either 85056K Broadband Load Cal Kit or 85056K01 Sliding load Cal Kit for both ports . Select the MODIFY CAL check box.

5. At the SELECT CAL dialog, select UNKNOWN THRU if your DUT is non-insertable; select INSERTABLE THRU if your DUT is insertable. Click NEXT.

6. Follow the device measurement sequence by connecting 1-port calibration standards to the 2.4 mm test ports.

7. When instructed to connect the 2.4 mm to 2.92 mm adapter pair to ports 1 and 2, connect the appropriate 2.92 mm adapters for the DUT measurements to the 2.4 mm ports. If the DUT is insertable, connect port-1 to port-2 directly (insertable thru). If the DUT is non-insertable, connect the unknown thru between the 2.92 mm adapters. The

DUT may be used as the unknown thru if it meets the reciprocity criteria, S21=S12. See Figure 3-6 on page 3-11.

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Figure 3-5 Full 2-Port Calibration - Agilent PNA using the Smart Cal Procedure

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Figure 3-6 Unknown Thru Cal Setup and Insertable Thru Cal Setup

PNA Unguided Cal Cali brat ion Pr oced ure for the 85 06 5K and 8505 6K 01 Cal Kit s

Refer to the Unguided Cal flowchart in Figure 3-7 on page 3-12.

1. Ensure System ZO it is set to 50 ohms. Click SYSTEM then CONFIGURE, then SYSTEM ZO.

2. From the CALIBRATION menu, click CALIBRATION WIZARD

3. Select UNGUIDED CAL

4. Select FULL SOLT 2-PORT and check VIEW OR SELECT CAL KIT.

5. Select 85056K Broadband Load Cal Kit or 85056K01 Sliding load Cal Kit

NOTE If the 2.92 mm cal kit is not a vailable , then clic k Cancel to exit the calib ration

wizard. Click ADVANCED MODIFY CAL KIT, click IMPORT, then select the cal kit files from the Cal Kit data disk. Return to the Calibration Wizard

6. When measuring the THRU standard, connect the 2.4 mm/2.92 mm adapter pair (thru standards) to the test ports.

7. If the 2.92 mm device being tested is a non-insertable, swap out one of the 2.4 mm to

2.92 mm adapters with one that will mate with the test devi ce. See Figure 3-8 on

page 3-13.

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Figure 3-7 Full 2-Port Calibration - Agilent PNA using the Unguided Cal

Procedure

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Figure 3-8 Adapter Swapping

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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 cond ensation 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 (60 psi) to control t he velocity of the air st ream. High-velocity st reams of compressed air can cause electros tatic effects when directed into a connector. These electrostatic effects can damage the device. Refer to “Electrostatic Discharge” earlier in this chapter for additional infor mat ion.

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 caus es skin ir ritati on, 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.

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 alc ohol and cleaning swabs.

a. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a lint-free cleaning swab. b. Cl e an th e connector th reads.

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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 a 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 bl ow the connec tor dr y with a ge ntle stream of c lean,

low-pressure compressed air or nitrogen. Always completely dry a connector before you reassemble or use it.

4. Inspect Inspect the connector t o make s ure t hat no par tic l es or r esi due remain. Refe r to “Visual

Inspection” on page 3-3.

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Gaging Connectors

The gages available from Agilent Technologies are intended for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting purposes only. See Table 6-1 on page 6-2 and Tabl e 6-2 on p age 6-4 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 use the 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 pr ecisely measure the pin depth of the kit devices. This is partial ly due to the repeatability unc ertainties that are associated with the measurement. Only the factory—through special gaging proce ss es and electrical testing— can accurately verify the mechanical characteristics of the devices.

With proper technique, 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. Even the resultant average can be in error by as much as ± 0.0001 inch due to systematic (biasing) errors usually resulting from worn gages and 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 sy stematic errors can become more signific ant in the accuracy o f the measurement.

The measurement uncertainties 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 devic es. 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 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 Co nt e nts” 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 av erage of three

or more measurements) contains measurement uncertainty and is not necessarily the true value. Always compare the measured value with the observed pin depth limits (which account for measurement uncertainties) in

Table 2-2 on page 2-4 to evaluate the condition of device connectors.

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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 compared with future readings . (It will s erve as a good troubleshoo ting tool when you suspect damage may have occurred to the device.)

• If either visual inspection or electrical performance suggests that the connector interface m ay b e ou t of typical ran g e (d u e to w ear or damage, fo r example).

• If a 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.

Gaging Procedures

Gaging 2.4 mm and 2.92 mm Connectors

CAUTION You must use 3.5 mm gages to measure the pin depth of 2.92 mm devices.

Never connect a 2.4 mm gage to a 2.92 mm device.

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 gage in 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 6-1 on page 6-2 and Table 6-2

on page 6-4 for gage part numbers.

2. Inspect and clean the gage, gage master, and device to be gaged. Refer to “Visual

Inspection” on page 3-3 and “Cleaning Connectors” on page 3-14 earlier in this chapte r.

3. Zero the connector gage (refer to Figure 3-9 on page 3-19): a. While holding the gage by the barrel, and without turning the gage or the devi ce,

connect the gage to the gage master by interconnecting the male and female connectors. Connect the nut finger tight. Do not overtighten.

b. Using an open-end wrench to keep the device body from rotating, use the torque

wrench included in the kit to tighten the connecting nut to the specified torque. Refer to “Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench” on page 3-25 for additional information.

c. 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 the zero mark.

d. Remove the gage master.

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4. Gage the device connector (refer to Figure 3-9 on page 3-19): a. While holding the gage by the barrel, and without turning the gage or the dev ice,

connect the gage to the device by interconnecting the male and female connectors. Connect the nut finger-tight. Do not overtighten.

b. Using an open-end wrench to keep the device body from rotating, use the torque

wrench included in the kit to tighten the connecting nut to the specified torque. Refer to “Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench” on page 3-25 for additional

information. c. Gently tap the barrel of the gage with your finger to settle the gage reading . d. 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 t he connector face no t

being exactly perpendicular to the center axis. e. Compar e the average reading with the observed pin depth limits in T able 2-2 on page

2-4.

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Gaging Connectors

Gaging the 2.4 mm Sliding Loads (Option 001 only)

Gage the sliding load before each use. If the slidi ng load pin dep th is out of the observed pin depth limits listed in Table 2-2 on page 2-4, refer to “ Adjusting the Sliding Load Pin

Depth” on page 3-23.

NOTE Always hold a connector gage by the gage barrel, below the dia l indicator.

NOTE The sliding load uses a plastic centering bead to support its center conductor

when pin depth is adjusted and gaged and when the load is stored. Remove this support bead from the sliding load before you connect the load for an electrical calibration. Reinsert this sup port bead when you’ve finished using the sliding load.

1. Select the proper gage for your connector. Refer to Table 6-1 on page 6-2 for gage part numbers.

2. Inspect and clean the gage, gage master, and device to be gaged. Refer to “Visual

Inspection” on page 3-3 and “Cleaning Connectors” on page 3-14 earlier in this chapte r.

3. Zero the connector gage (refer to Figure 3-10 on page 3-21): a. While holding the gage by the barrel, and without turning the gage or the dev ice,

connect the gage to the gage master by interconnecting the male and female connectors. Connect the nut finger-tight. Do not overtighten.

b. Using an open-end wrench to keep the body of the s lidi ng load f rom rotat ing, use the

torque wrench included in the kit to tighten the connecting nut to 90 N-cm (8 in-lb). Refer to “Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench” on page 3-25 for additional information.

c. 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 the zero mark.

d. Remove the gage master.

4. Gage the sliding load connector (refer to Figure 3-10 on page 3-21): a. Unlock the center conductor pullback mechanism by raising the pullback handle to

the unlocked position.

b. Carefully move the pullback mechanism toward the conne ctor end of the sliding load.

The center conductor will extend beyond the end of the co nnector. Continue to hold the pullback mechanism in this position.

c. Pull the sliding ring back approximately 0.5 in and install a centering bead (if not

already installed) in the connector end of the sliding load.

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CAUTION The sliding load center conductor can be damaged if the sliding load is not in

alignment with the mating connector while making the connection.

d. Keep the center conductor extended by holding the center conductor pullba ck

mechanism toward the connector end of the sliding load. Align the sliding load with the mating connector on th e ga g e an d mate the sliding load cen t er conducto r w i th the gage center conductor.

e. Release the center conductor pullback mechanism and move the body of the sliding

load toward the gage to mate the outer conductor of the sliding load connector with the outer con ductor of the ga ge connector.

f. Without turn i n g th e gage or the sli ding load, con n e ct the gage to the sliding loa d

being measured by interconnecting the male and female conne ctors . Conne ct the nut finger-tight. Do not overtighten.

g. Using a 5/16-in wrench to keep the body of the sliding load from rotating, use the

torque wrench included in the kit to tighten the connecting nut to 90 N-cm (8 in-lb). Refer to “Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench” on page 3-25 for additional information.

CAUTION Always move the center conductor pullback mechanism back before locking

the handle. Do not force the handle past the locked position.

Figure 3-10 Gaging the 2.4 mm Sliding Loads

h. Move the center conductor pullback mechanism back (away from the connec tor end

of the sliding load), and place the pullback handle in its locked position.

i. Gently tap the barrel of the gage with your finger to settle the gage reading.

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j. 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. 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 connecto r face not being exactly perpendicular to the center axis.

k. Compare the average reading with the observed pin depth limits in T able 2-2 on page

2-4. If the pin depth is outside the limits, it must be adjusted before proceeding.

Refer to “Adjusting the Sliding Load Pin Depth” on page 3-23.

l. Without turning the gage or the sliding load, loosen the connect ion between the gage

and the sliding load and remove the sliding load from the gage.

m.Leave the centering bead installed on the sliding load if you are going to adjust the

pin depth. If, instead, you are going to use the sliding load for an electrical calibration, carefully remove the cente ring be ad. If t he ce ntering bead does not c ome out of the sliding load easily:

i. Unlock the center conductor pullbac k hand le and move the center conductor

pullback mechanism toward the connector end of the sliding load to extend the center conductor.

ii. While holding the center conductor pullbac k mechanism towar d the connector end

of the sliding load, remove the centering bead.

If the centering bead still will not come out: i. Hold the sliding load with the connector end pointed downward.

ii. Move the sliding ring up, then quickly down. The trapped air behind the centering

bead should eject it.

Return the center conductor pullback mechanism to the rear of the sliding load and return the pullback handle to its locked position.

CAUTION Damage can occur to the sliding load during the removal of a centering bead

that has slipped too far into the sliding load. If you’re going to perform an electrical calibration, prevent damage by removing the centering bead immediately after gaging the sliding load pin depth. The sliding load will not perform to its specifications if the centering bead is not removed before an electrical calibration is performed.

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Gaging Connectors

Adjusting the Sliding Load Pin Depth

The sliding loads in this kit have a setback mechanism that allows the pin depth to be set to any desired value. The pin depth of the sliding load is preset at the factory. The pin depth should not have to be res et eac h time the sl iding load is used, but it should be checked before each use.

If the pin depth is outside the observed limits listed in Table 2-2 on page 2-4, use the following procedure to reset it to the nominal value of −0. 00381 mm (−0.00015 in).

This procedure assumes that you were directed here from “Gaging the 2.4 mm Sliding

Loads” on page 3-21. If not, perform the steps in that procedure before performing this

procedure.

1. The gage should be attached to the sliding load. The sliding load should have its centering bead installed. Refer to “Gaging the 2.4 mm Sliding Loads” on page 3-21 if necessary.

2. The face of the gage and the label on the sliding load should be facing up.

3. The center conductor pullback handle should be in the locked position.

4. With a small screwdriver, gently turn the center conductor pin depth adjustment screw until the gage pointer reads −0.00381 mm (−0.00015 in). Refer to Figure 3-11.

5. Wait approximately five minutes to allow the temperature to stabilize. Do not touch either the gage or the sliding load during this time.

6. Note the gage reading. If it is no longer within the allowable range, perform step 4 again.

7. Move the center conductor pullback handle to the unlocked positi on and then back to the locked posi tion. The gage reading shou l d re t urn to the value previously s et . If not, repeat steps 4 through 7.

8. Return to “Gaging the 2.4 mm Sliding Loads” on page 3-21.

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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Gaging Connectors

Figure 3-11 Adjusting the Sliding Load Pin Depth

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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Making Connections

Good connections require a skilled operat or. The most common cause of measu rem ent err or 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 fo r ES D precautions.

2. Visua l l y in s p e c t the connecto rs. R ef e r to “Visual Inspe c ti on” on page 3-3.

3. If necessary, clean the connectors. Refer to “Cleaning Connectors” on page 3-14.

4. Use a 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 3-16.

5. Carefully align the connectors. The male connector center pin must slip co ncentrically into the contact finger of the female connector.

CAUTION Only turn the connector nut. Do not turn the device body. Damage to the

center conductor can occur if the devi ce bo dy is twisted.

6. Push the connectors straight together and tighte n the conne ctor nut fing er ti ght. As the center conductors mate, the re 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 accomplish this.

8. Make sure the connectors are properly supported. Relieve any side press ure on the connection from long or heavy devices or cables.

Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench

Use a torque wrench to make a final connection. Table 3-1 provides information about the torque wre n ch r ec ommended fo r use w i th th e ca l ibration kit. A t or q u e wr e n ch is i n cluded in the calibration kit. Refer to Table 6-1 on page 6-2 for replacement part number and ordering information.

85056K 3-25

Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Making Connections

Table 3-1 Torque Wrench Information

Connector Type Torque Setting Torque Tolerance

2.92 mm 56 N-cm (5 in-lb) 5.6 N-cm (±0.5 in-lb)

2.4 mm 90 N-cm (8 in-lb) 9.0 N-cm (±0.8 in-lb)

Using a torque wrench guarantees that the c onnec tion is no t too tight , pr eventing pos sible connector damage. It also guarantees that all connections are equally tight each time.

Prevent the rotation of anything other than the connect or 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). However, it is recommended that you use an open-end wrench to keep the body of the device from turning.

1. Position both wrenches within 90 degr ees of each other before applying force. See

Figure 3-12. Wrenches oppo sing eac h other ( great er th an 90 degrees apart ) will cause a

lifting action which can misalign and stress the connections of the devices involved. This is especially true when several devices are connected together.

Figure 3-12 Wrench Positions

2. Hold the torque wrench lightly, at the end of the handle only (beyond the groove). See

Figure 3-13.

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Making Connections

Figure 3-13 Using the Torque Wrench

3. Apply downward force perpendicular to the wrench handle. This applies torque to the connection through the wrench.

Do not hold the wrench so tightly that you push the handle straight down along its length rather than pivoting it, otherwise you apply an unknown amount of torque.

4. Tighten the connection just to the torque wrench break point. The wrenc h handle gives way at its internal pivot point. See Figure 3-13. 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 loos en the connection. Any give at all in the handle is sufficient torque.

Connecting the Sliding Load

(Option 001 only)

NOTE The sliding load uses a plastic centering bead to support its center conductor

when pin depth is adjusted and gaged and when the load is stored. Remove this support bead from the sliding load before you connect the load for an electrical calibration. Reinsert this sup por t bead when you’ve finished using the sliding load.

CAUTION Circuitry inside the test set at the test ports may be destroyed if precautions

are not taken to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD). During this procedure, the center conductor of the sliding load is connected to the exposed center conductor o f th e te st port. Ground yo u r se l f to prevent electr ostatic discha rge.

CAUTION The sliding load center conductor can be damaged if the sliding load is not

held in line when mating the load to a connector. Always line up the sliding load when connecting or removing it from a connector.

1. Unlock the center conductor pullback mechanism by raising the pullback handle to the unlocked positi on. R efer to Figure 3-14 on page 3-28.

2. Carefully move the pullback mechanism toward the connector end of the sliding load.

85056K 3-27

Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Making Connections

The center conductor will extend beyond the end of the co nductor. Continue to hold the pullback mechanism in this position.

CAUTION The sliding load center conductor can be damaged if the sliding load is not in

alignment with the mating connector while making the connection.

3. Keep the center conductor extended by holding the center conductor pullback mechanism toward the co nnector en d of the slid ing load. Align t he sliding lo ad with t he mating connector on the ca ble or test port to w h ich it is being con nected and ma te th e sliding load center conductor with the center conductor of the cable or test port.

4. Release the center conductor pullback mechanis m and move the body of the s liding load toward the cable or test port to mate the outer conductor of the sliding load connector to the outer con ductor of the ca b l e o r te st port conne ct o r.

5. Without turning the sliding load, connect the sliding load to the cable or test port by interconnecting the male and female connectors. Connect the nut finger-tight. Do not overtighten.

6. Using an open-end wrench to keep the body of the sliding load from rotating, use the torque wrench included in the kit to tighten the connecting nut to 90 N-cm (8 in-lb). Refer to “Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench” on page 3-25 for additional information.

CAUTION Always move the center conductor pullback mechanism back before locking

the handle. Do not force the handle past the locked position.

7. Move the center conductor pullback mechanism back (aw ay from the connector end of the sliding load), and place the pullback handle in its locked position.

Figure 3-14 Connecting the Sliding Load

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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Making Connections

How to Separate a Connection

To avoid later al (bending) force on the con nector mating pla ne surfaces , alw ays s upport 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 devi ce bo dy is twisted.

1. Use an open-end wrench to prevent the device body from turning.

2. Use another open-end wrench to loosen the connecting nut.

3. Complete the separation by hand, turning only the connecting nut.

4. Pull the connectors straight apart without twisting , rocking, or bending either of the connectors.

85056K 3-29

Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Using the Sliding Load (Option 001 only)

When performing a sliding load calibration, it is recommended that the sliding ring be set at the marked positions (rings) along the sliding load body. Using the set marks ensures that a broad distribution of phase angles is selected, thereby optimizing the calibration.

The set marks function as detents so that the internal center of the sliding ring can mate with them. Because of this, the set mark being used cannot be seen but is fel t as the sliding ring is moved from mark to mark during a calibration. Moving the sliding ring with only the index fingers of both hands will incr ease your ability to de tect the sliding r ing detent at each position.

1. Move the sliding ring forward as far as possible toward the connector end of the load.

2. Move the sliding ring back until you feel it detent at the first set mark. You should see the two uncovered set marks between the back surface of the slidi ng ring and the center conductor pullback end of the sliding load.

NOTE After a calibration has begun, al w a ys mo ve the s liding rin g toward the center

conductor pullback end of the sliding load. If you slightly overshoot the desired mark by less than 0.5 mm (0.02 inch), do not move the sliding ring, but continue with the calibration as if the sliding ring is set to the proper position. If the sliding ring is moved toward the connector end of the load during the calibration sequence, the calibration may be unstable and poor measurements may result. If the desired pos i tion is overshot by more than

0.5 mm (0.02 inch), restart the calibration sequence from step 1.

To perform a calibration, refer to your network analyzer’s user’s guide for instructions.

Figure 3-15 Sliding Load Set Marks

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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

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 clean.

• Do not touch mating plane surface s. Natural skin oils and microscopic particles of dirt are easily transferred to a connector inte rface and are very difficult to remove.

• Do not set connectors contact-end down on a hard sur face. The plating and the mating plane surfaces can be damaged if the interface comes in contact with any hard surface.

85056K 3-31

Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices

Handling and Storage

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4 Performance Verification

85056K 4-1

Performance Verification

Introduction

The performance of your calibration kit ca n only be veri fied by ret urning th e kit to Agile nt 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

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 charact eristics are developed from mechanical measurements. The mechanical measurements and material properties are carefully modeled to give very accurate electrical representation. The mechanical me asurements 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 calibration devices , Agil ent includes the test measurement unc ertainty as a guardband to guarantee each device meets the published specif ication. 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 uncertain t y fo r ea ch device is, however, recorded in the cali b r at i o n report that accompanies recertified k its.

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

The following will be provided with a recertified kit:

• a new calibra t i on st i cke r a ff i x e d to th e ca se

• 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 Te chnologies offers a Standard calibration for the recertification of the kit. For more information, contact Agilent Technologies. See Table on page 5-4 for contact information.

How Often to Recertify

The suggested initial interval f or recertifica tion 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 establi sh a differ ent rec ertificatio n interval that r eflects t he usage and wear of the kit.

NOTE The recertification interval should begin on the date the kit is first used after

the recerti fi c at i on date.

Where to Send a Kit for Recertification

Contact Agilent T echnologies for information on where to send your kit for recertification. Contact information is listed on page 5-4. Refer to "Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent,"

on page 5-3 for details on sending your kit.

85056K 4-3

Performance Verification

Recertification

4-4 85056K

5 Troubleshooting

85056K 5-1

Troubleshooting

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 Figur e 5-1.

Figure 5-1 Troubleshooting Flowchart

5-2 85056K

Troubleshooting

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 “Contacting Agile nt” on page 5-4 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 phone number

• the model number and serial number of the kit

• the part number and serial number of each device

• the type of service require d

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

85056K 5-3

Troubleshooting

Contacting Agilent

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

Americas

Brazil

(tel) (+55) 11 4197 3700 (fax) (+55) 11 4197 3800

Canada

(tel) 888 447 7378 (fax) 905 282 6495

Asia Pacific and Japan

Australia

(tel) 1 800 225 574 (alt) 1 800 893 449 (fax) 1 800 681 776 (fax) 1 800 225 539

Japan (Bench)

(tel) 0120 32 0119 (alt) (+81) 426 56 7799 (fax) 0120 01 2144

Taiwan

(tel) 0800 047 661 (tel) 0800 047 669 (fax) 0800 047 667

Austria

(tel) 0820 87 44 11* (fax) 0820 87 44 22

France

(tel) 0825 010 700* (alt) (+33) (0)1 6453 5623 (fax) 0825 010 701*

Italy

(tel) (+39) (0)2 9260 8484 (fax) (+39) (0)2 9544 1175

Spain

(tel) (+34) 91 631 3300 (alt) (+34) 91 631 3000 (fax) (+34) 91 631 3301

Switzerland (Italian)

(tel) 0800 80 5353 opt. 3* (alt) (+39) (0)2 9260 8484 (fax) (+41) (0)22 567 5314

(tel) = primary telephone number; (alt) = alternate telephone nu mber; (fax) = FAX number; * = in country number

China

(tel) 800 810 0508 (alt) 800 810 0510 (fax) 800 810 0507 (fax) 800 810 0362

Japan (On-Site)

(tel) 0120 802 363 (alt) (+81) 426 56 7498 (fax) (+81) 426 60 895 3

Thailand

(tel) 1 800 2758 5822 (alt) (+66) 259 3442 (fax) 1 800 656 336

Belgium

(tel) (+32) (0)2 404 9340 (alt) (+32) (0)2 404 9000 (fax) (+32) (0)2 404 9395

Germany

(tel) 01805 24 6333* (alt) 01805 24 6330* (fax) 01805 24 6336*

Luxemburg

(tel) (+32) (0)2 404 9340 (alt) (+32) (0)2 404 9000 (fax) (+32) (0)2 404 9395

Sweden

(tel) 0200 88 22 55* (alt) (+46) (0)8 5064 8686 (fax) 020 120 2266*

United King dom

(tel) (+44) (0)7004 666666 (alt) (+44) (0)7004 123123 (fax) (+44) (0)7004 444555

Mexico

(tel) 1 800 734 7703 (fax) 1 800 734 7704

Hong Kong (tel) 800 933 229 (fax) 800 900 701

Singapore

(tel) 1 800 275 0880 (fax) (+65) 683 6 0240 (fax) (+65) 675 5 1235 (fax) (+65) 675 5 1214

Malaysia

(tel) 1800 880 399 (fax) 1800 801 054

Europe

Denmark

(tel) (+45) 7013 1515 (alt) (+45) 7013 7313 (fax) (+45) 701 3 1555

Ireland

(tel) (+353) (0)1 890 924 204 (alt) (+353) (0)1 890 924 206 (fax)(+353) (0)1 890 924 024

Netherlands

(tel) (+31) (0)20 547 2111 (alt) (+31) (0)20 547 2000 (fax) (+31) (0)20 547 2190

Switzerland (French)

(tel) 0800 80 5353 opt. 2* (alt) (+33) (0)1 6453 5623 (fax) (+41) (0)22 567 5313

United States

(tel) 800 829 4444 (alt) (+1) 303 662 3998 (fax) 800 829 4433

India

(tel) 1600 11 2 92 9 (alt) 1600 112 626

(fax) 1600 112 727 (fax) 1600 113 040

South Korea

(tel) 080 770 7774 (tel) 080 778 0011 (tel) 080 778 0012 (alt) +65 270 1207 (fax) 080 778 0013 (fax) +82 080 778-001 4 (fax) 080 770 7778

Finland

(tel) (+358) 10 855 2100 (fax) (+358) (0) 10 855 2923

Israel

(tel) (+972) 3 9288 500 (fax) (+972) 3 9288 501

Russia

(tel) (+7) 095 797 3963 (alt) (+7) 095 797 3900 (fax) (+7) 095 797 3901

Switzerland (German )

(tel) 0800 80 5353 opt. 1* (alt) (+49) (0)7031 464 63 33 (fax) (+41) (0)1 272 7373

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6 Replaceable Parts

85056K 6-1

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

Table 6-1 lists the replacement part numbers for items included in the 85056K calibration

kit and Figure 6-1. illustrates eac h of these items.

Table 6-2 on page 6-4 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. See “Contacting Agilent” on

page 5-4.

Table 6-1 Replaceable Parts for the 85056K Calibration Kit

Descriptiona

Calibration Devices (2.4 mm)

Male broadband load 1 00901-60003 Female broadband load 1 00901-60004 Male offset open 1 85056-60022 Female offset open 1 85056-60023 Male offset short 1 85056-60020 Female offset short 1 85056-60021

Adapters

2.4 mm

−m− to −m−

−m− to −f−

−f− to −f−

−m− to 2.92 mm −m−

−m− to 2.92 mm −f−

−f− to 2.92 mm −m−

Qty

Per Kit

1 85056-60005 1 85056-60006 1 85056-60007 1 11904-60001 1 11904-60003 1 11904-60004

Agilent Part Number

2.4 mm

Box (including foam pads) 1 85056-60019 Box (without foam pads) 1 5180-7862 Foam pad (for lid) 1 5181-5544 Foam pad (for lower case) 1 85052-80023

−f− to 2.92 mm −f−

Calibration Kit Storage Case

1 11904-60002

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Table 6-1 Replaceable Parts for the 85056K Calibration Kit

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

Descriptiona

Wrenches

5/16 in, 90 N-cm (8 in-lb) torque wrench (for 2.4 mm connectors) 1 8710-1765 5/16 in, 90 N-cm (5 in-lb) torque wrench (for 2.92 mm connectors) 1 8710-1582 7 mm open-end wrench 1 8710-1761

Items Included Only With Option 001

2.4 mm Sliding Load

2.4 mm male gage set (includes gage master) 1 11752-60108

2.4 mm female gage set (includes gage master) 1 11752-60107 Centering Bead (for gaging 2.4 mm sliding load) 2 85056-20001 Tube Packag e 1

Calibration definitions disk (8510 and PNA) 1 85056-10004 Specifications and performance verification disk

−m−

−f−

Miscellaneous Items

Qty

Per Kit

1 00915-60003 1 00915-60004

1 08510-10033

Agilent Part Number

1540-0803

User’s and service guide

1 85056-90019

a. Refer to “Clarifying the Terminology of a Connector Interface” on page 1-5.

b. See the 8510 on-site service manual for instructions on using this disk.

c. See “Printing Copies of Documentation from the Web” on page iii.

85056K 6-3

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

Table 6-2 Items Not Included in the Calibration Kit

Descriptiona

Qty

Agilent Part Number

3.5 mm Connector Gages (used for 2.92 mm connectors)

Male gage set (includes gage master) 1 11752-60106 Female gage set (includes gage master) 1 11752-60105

Open-End Wrench

5/16 in open-end wrench 1 8720-0015

ESD Protection Devices

Grounding wrist strap 1 9300-1367 5 ft grounding cord for wrist strap 1 9300-0980 2 ft by 4 ft conductive table mat with 15 ft grounding wire 1 9300-0797 ESD heel strap 1 9300-1308

Connector Cleaning Supplies

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

a. Refer to “Clarifying the Terminology of a Connector Interface” on page 1-5.

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Figure 6-1. Replaceable Parts for the 85056K Calibration Kit

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

85056K 6-5

Replaceable Parts

Introduction

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A Standard Definitions

85056K A-1

Standard Definitions

Version Changes

Class assignments and standard definitions may change as more accurate model and calibration methods are develop ed. The disk shipped with the kit will contain the most recent ve rsion.

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Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Class assignment organizes calibration standards into a format compatible with the error models used in the measurement calibration. A cl ass or group of classes co rresp onds to the systematic errors to be removed from the measured network analyzer res pons e. Table A-1 through A-7 list the classes used by the following network analyzers. This information resides on the ca l i b ra t i on definition s di sk i n cl uded in the kit.

Table A-1 Standard Class Assignments for the 8510 with 2.4 mm Devices

Disk File Name: CK_24MMA4 Calibration Label: 2.4 mm A.4

Class A B C D E F G St andard

Class Label

S11A2 Open S

B1 Short

C 9 10 12 Loads

A2 Open

B1 Short

C 9 10 12 Loads

Forward transmission 11 Thru Reverse transmission 11 Thru Forward match 11 Thr u Reverse match 11 Thru

Forward isolation

Reverse isolation 9 Isolation

Frequency response 1 2 11 Response TRL thru 14 Undefined TRL reflect 1 Undefined TRL line 15 Undefined Adapter 13

9Isolation

Standard

5678

Adapter

TRL Option

: _____ System Z0 _ X__ Line Z

Cal Z

Set ref: ___X_ Thru __ _ _ Reflect Lowband frequency:

85056K A-3

Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

a. The forward isolation standard is also used for the isolation part of a response and

isolation calibration.

Table A-2 Standard Class Assignments for the 8510 with 2.92 mm Devices

Disk File Name: CK_292mmA2 Calibration Label: 2.92 mm A. 2

Class A B C D E F G St andard

Class Label

A2 Open

B1 Short

C 9 10 12 Loads

A2 Open

B1 Short

C 9 10 12 Loads

Forward transmission 11 Thru Reverse transmission 11 Thru Forward match 11 Thr u Reverse match 11 Thru

Forward isolation

9Isolation

Standard

Reverse isolation 9 Isolation

Standard Frequency response 1 2 11 Response TRL thru Undefined TRL reflect Undefined TRL line Undefined Adapter 13

5678

Adapter

TRL Option

: X System Z0 Line Z

Cal Z

Set ref: X Thru _ _ Reflect Lowband frequency:

a. The forward isolation standard is also used for the isolation part of a response and

isolation calibration.

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Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Table A-3 Standard Class Assignments for the 872x with 2.4 mm Devices

Calibration Label: [2.4mm]

Class A B C D E F G Standard

Class Label

A2 Open

B1 Short

C 356 Loads

A2 Open

B1 Short

C 356 Loads

Forward transmission 4 Thru Reverse transmission 4 Thru Forward match 4 Thru Reverse match 4 Thru Response 1 2 4 Response Response & isolation 1 2 4 Response TRL thru 4 Undefined TRL reflect 2 Undefined TRL line 3 5 6 Undefined

TRL Option

: System Z0 X Line Z

Cal Z

Set ref: X Thru Reflect

85056K A-5

Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Table A-4 Standard Class Assignments for the 872x with 2.92 mm Devices

Calibration Label: [2.92*]

Class A B C D E F G Standard

Class Label

A2 Open

B1 Short

C 356 Loads

A2 Open

B1 Short

C 356 Loads

TRL Option

: System Z0 X Line Z

Cal Z

Set ref: X Thru Reflect

A-6 85056K

Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Table A-5 Standard Class Assignments for the PNA Series Network Analyzer

Calibra tion Kit Lab el:

2.4 mm/2.92 mm Model 85056K

Class

C3, 5, 6

TRL ‘T’ 4 TRL ‘R’ 2 TRL ‘L’ 3, 5, 6

a. For additional ports, make sure values

match the correct sex of the port.

Table A-6 SOLT Class Assignments for the PNA 85056K 2.4 mm/2.92 mm

Broadban d Cal Kit

Class Label A B C D E F G

S11B S11C S22A S22B S22C Forward transmission Reverse transmission Forward match Reverse match Isolation

413 918 112 413 918 112 19 19 19 19 112

85056K A-7

Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Table A-7 SOL T Class Assignments for the PNA 85056K01 2.4 mm/2.92 mm

Sliding Load Cal Kit

Class Label A B C D E F G

413

S11B S11C S22A S22B S22C Forward transmission Reverse transmission Forward match Reverse match Isolation

918 321101112 413 918 321101112 19 19 19 19 112

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Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Blank Forms

The standard class assignments may be change d to meet your specific requirements . Table

A-9 through page 12 are provided to record the modified standard class assignments.

Table A-8 Blank Form f or the PNA Series SOLT Class Assignments

Class Label A B C D E F G

Forward transmission Reverse transmission Forward match Reverse match Isolation

Table A-9 Blank Form for the 8510 Network Analyzer

Disk File Name: _______________________ Calibration Kit Label: ____________ ________

Class A B C D E F G Standard

Class Label

Forward transmission Reverse transmission Forward match Reverse match

Forward isolation

Reverse isolation

85056K A-9

Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Table A-9 Blank Form for the 8510 Network Analyzer

Disk File Name: _______________________ Calibration Kit Label: ____________ ________

Class A B C D E F G Standard

Class Label

Frequency response TRL thru TRL reflect TRL line Adapter

TRL Option

: _____ System Z

Cal Z

__X__ Line Z

Set ref: __X__ Thru ______ Reflect Lowband frequency: ___________

a. The forward isolation standard is also used for the isolation part of a response and

isolation calibration.

Table A-10 Blank Form for the 872x Series Network Analyzer

Disk File Name: ________________________ Tape File Number: _____________________

Class A B C D E F G Standard

Calibration Label: ____________________

Class Label

Forward transmission Reverse transmission Forward match Reverse match Frequency response Response & isolation

A-10 85056K

Standard Class Assignments

Table A-10 Blank Form for the 872x Series Network Analyzer

Standard Definitions

Disk File Name: ________________________

Calibration Label: ____________________

Tape File Number: _____________________

Class A B C D E F G Standard

Class Label

TRL thru TRL reflect TRL line

TRL Option

: _____ System Z

Cal Z

Line Z

Set ref: Thru Reflect

85056K A-11

Standard Definitions

Standard Class Assignments

Table A-11 Blank Form for the PNA Series Network Analyzer

Calibration Kit Label:

_________________________

Class

TRL ‘T’ TRL ‘R’ TRL ‘L’

a. For additional ports, make s u re v a l ue s

match the correct sex of the port.

A-12 85056K

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Definitions

Standard definitions provi de 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 calibrati on standard, or f rom actual measured res ponse. These value s are used to determine the measurement uncertainties of the network analyzer. The standard definitions in Tables A-12 through A-18 list typical calibration parameters used by the following network analyzers to specify the mat hematical model of each device. This information must be loaded into the 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 over the specified

operating temperature range.

Setting the System Impedance

This contains only 50 ohm devices. Ensure the system impedance (Z0) is set to 50 ohms. Refer to your network analyzer’s user’ s guide for instr uctions on setting s ystem impedance .

Version Changes

Class assignments and standard definitions may change as more accurate model and calibration methods are developed.

85056K A-13

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Definitions

Table A-12 Standard Definitions for the 8510 with 2.4 mm Devices

System Z

= 50.0 Ω

Calibration Label: 2.4 mm A.4

Disk File Name: CK_24MMA4

Standard

Number

Short

Open

−15

C0 ×10

−12

Type

L0 ×10

2.1636 −146.35 4.0443 −0.0363 22.548 50 3.554 0 999 Coax Short

d 29.722 165.78 −3.5385 0.0710 20.837 50 3.23 0 999 Coax Open

F/Hz

−27

C1 ×10

H/Hz

−24

L1 ×10

F/Hz

−36

C2 ×10

H/Hz

−33

L2 ×10

3 4 5

6 7 8

Open Open Open Open

6.9558 −1.0259 −0.01435 0.0028 0 50 0 0 999 Coax 3.5/2.92

e 5.9588 −11.195 0.5076 −0. 00243 0 50 0 0 999 Coax 3.5/SMA e 13.4203 −1.9452 0.5459 0.01594 0 50 0 0 999 Coax 2.92/SMA e 8.9843 −13.9923 0.3242 −0.00112 0 50 0 0 999 Coax 2.4/1.85

9 Load Fixed 0 50 0 0 999 Coax Broadband

Load

10 11 Delay/

thru 12 Load Fixed 0 50 0 0 4.001 Coax Lowband 13 Delay/

thru 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

F/Hz

−45

C3 ×10

Offset

Frequency

in GHz

H/Hz

−42

L3 ×10

or Sliding

in Ω

Delay in ps

Fixed

Loss in GΩ/s

Min

Max

Sliding 0 50 0 3.999 999 Coax Sliding

0 5 0 0 0 999 Coax Thru

43.240 50 7.0 0 999 Coax Adapter

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

a. Ensure sy stem Z

of network analyzer is set to this value.

b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary impedance. c. Load or arbitrary impedance only. d. Typic al values on ly. Disk values may be different. e. This standard type (open) is used to accurately mode l the adapte r listed in the Standard Label column. f. For use with Option 001 only.

A-14 85056K

Nominal Standard Definitions

Table A-13 Standard Definitions for the 8510 with 2.92 mm Devices

Standard Definitions

System Z

= 50.0 Ω

Calibration Label: 2.92 mm A.3

Disk File Name: CK_292MMA3

Standard

Number

Short

Open

−15

C0 ×10

−12

Type

L0 ×10

2.1636 -146.35 4.0443 -0.0363 -17.128 50 4.16 0 999 Coax Short

d 29.722 165.78 -3.5385 0.071 -18. 842 50 4.47 0 999 Coax Open

−27

−24

F/Hz

C1 ×10

H/Hz

L1 ×10

F/Hz

−36

C2 ×10

H/Hz

−33

L2 ×10

3 4

Open

6.9558 -1.0259 -0.01435 0.0028 0 50 0 0 999 Coax 3.5/2.92

e 5.9588 -11.195 0.5076 -0.00243 0 50 0 0 999 Coax 3.5/SMA

e 13.4203 -1.9452 0.5459 0.01594 0 50 0 0 999 Coax 2.92/SMA

e 8.9843 -13. 9923 0.3242 -0.00112 0 50 0 0 999 Coax 2.4/1.85

9 Load Fixed 0 50 0 0 999 Coax Broadband

Load

10 11 Delay/

thru 12 Load Fixed 0 50 0 0 4.001 Coax Lowband 13 Delay/

thru

F/Hz

−45

C3 ×10

Offset

Frequency

in GHz

H/Hz

−42

L3 ×10

or Sliding

Fixed

Delay in ps

in Ω

Loss in GΩ/s

Min

Max

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

Sliding 0 50 0 3.999 999 Coax Sliding

0 999 Coax Thru

43.24 50 3.843 999 Coax Adapter

a. Ensure sy stem Z

of network analyzer is set to this value.

85056K A-15

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Definitions

Table A-14 Standard Definitions for the 872x Series with 2.4 mm Devices

System Z

Standard

1 Short 0 0 0 0 22.548 50 3.554 0 999 Coax Short 2 Open 29.72 165.78 −3.54 0.07 20.837 50 3.23 0 999 Coax Open 3 L oad Fixed 0 50 3.554 0 999 Coax Broadband 4Delay/

5 6 L oad Fixed 0 50 3.554 0 4.001 Coax Lowband

7 8

= 50.0 Ω

F/Hz

C2 ×10

F/Hz

−45

C3 ×10

Sliding 0 50 3.554 3.999 999 Coax Sliding

F/Hz

−15

−27

C1 ×10

Number

Type

thru

Load

C0 ×10

−36

Calibration Kit Label: [2.4 mm]

Offset Frequency

or Sliding

in Ω

Fixed

Delay in ps

0 50 3.554 0 999 Coax Thru

in GHz

Coax or Waveguide

Loss in GΩ/s

Min

Max

Standard Label

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

c. Load or arbitrary impedance only. d. For use with Option 001 only.

A-16 85056K

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Definitions

Table A-15 Standard Definitions for the 872x Series with 2.92 mm Devices

System Z

Standard

1Short −17.047 50 0 0 999 Coax Short 2 Open 33.17 −208.65 7.34 −0.020 −18.764 50 0 0 999 Coax Open 3 L oad Fixed 0 50 0 0 999 Coax Broadband 4Delay/

5 6 L oad Fixed 0 50 0 0 4.001 Coax Lowband

7 8

= 50.0 Ω

F/Hz

C2 ×10

F/Hz

−45

C3 ×10

Sliding 0 50 0 3.999 999 Coax Sliding

F/Hz

−15

−27

C1 ×10

Number

Type

thru

Load

C0 ×10

−36

Calibration Label: [2.92*]

Offset Frequency

or Sliding

Fixed

Delay in ps

−79.262 50 3.843 0 999 Coax Thru

in GHz

in Ω

Loss in GΩ/s

Min

Max

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

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

c. Load or arbitrary impedance only. d. For use with Option 001 only.

85056K A-17

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Definitions

Table A-16 Standard Definiti ons for the PNA Series with 2.92 mm Devices -

Broadband Load

System Z

= 50.0 Ω

Standard

Number

Label

Description

1 BROAD

BAND LOAD

4OPEN - M-2.4 mm

9SHORT

12 BROAD

BAND LOAD

13 OPEN - F-2.4 mm

18 SHORT

19 THRU 2.4 mm /

-M-

-F-

2.4 mm male

broad

band

load

male open

2.4 mm male short

2.4 mm

female

broad

band

load

female open

2.4 mm

female

short

2.92 mm adapter

pair

2.92 mm MALE

2.92 mm

FEMALE

2.92 mm

FEMALE

2.92 mm

FEMALE

2.92 mm

FEMALE

/ MALE

Calibration Kit Label: Model

85056K 2.4 mm / 2.92 mm

Broadband Load Cal Kit

−18

C0 ×10

−12

L0 ×10

−30

−24

F/Hz

C1 ×10

H/Hz

L1 ×10

F/H

−39

C2 ×10

H/Hz

−33

L2 ×10

F/Hz

−48

C3 ×10

H/Hz

−45

L3 ×10

Offset

Delay in psZ0

Ω

Loss in GΩ/s

Ω Ω/s

Connector/Sex

Fixed / Sliding

FIXED OFF OFF 0 50 0 0 999

29.722 165.780 3.53850 0.071 -18. 842 50 4.47 0 999

2.1636 -146.35 4.0443 -0.0363 -17.128 50 4.1 6 0 999

FIXED OFF OFF 0 50 0 0 999

29.722 165.780 3.53850 0.071 -18. 842 50 4.47 0 999

2.1636 -146.35 4.0443 -0.0363 -17.128 50 4.1 6 0 999

Arbitrary Imp

Offset Load

.0001 50 0 0 999

Frequency

in GHz

Min Max

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

A-18 85056K

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Definitions

Table A-17 Standard Definiti ons for the PNA Series with 2.92 mm Devices -

Sliding Load

System Z

Number

1 BROAD

BAND LOAD

-M-

= 50.0 Ω

Standard

Label

Description

2.4 mm male broad band load

Connector/Sex

2.92 mm MALE

Calibration Kit Label: Model

85056K01 2 .4 mm / 2.92 m m Sliding

Load Cal Kit

−18

C0 ×10

−12

L0 ×10

−30

−24

F/Hz

C1 ×10

H/Hz

L1 ×10

F/H

−39

C2 ×10

H/Hz

−33

L2 ×10

F/Hz

−48

C3 ×10

H/Hz

−45

L3 ×10

Offset

Delay in psZ0

Ω

Loss in GΩ/s

Ω

Frequency

in GHz

Min Max

Ω/s

Fixed / Sliding

FIXED OFF OFF 0 50 0 0 999

Arbitrary Imp

Offset Load

2SLIDING

LOAD

-M-

2.4 mm male

sliding

load

3LOW

BAND LOAD

-M-

2.4 mm

male low band load

4OPEN - M-2.4 mm

male open

9SHORT

-M-

2.4 mm male

short

10 LOW

BAND

LOAD -F-

2.4 mm

female

low

band

load

11 SLIDING

LOAD -F-

2.4 mm

female sliding

load

2.92 mm MALE

2.92 mm FEMALE

SLIDING OFF OFF 0 50 0 3.999 999

FIXED OFF OFF 0

004.001

29.722 165.780 3.5385 0.071 -18.842 50 4.47 0 999

2.1636 -146.35 4.0443 -0.0363 -17.128 50 4.16 0 999

FIXED OFF OFF 0 50 0 0 4.001

SLIDING OFF OFF 0 50 0 3.999 999

85056K A-19

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Definitions

Table A-17 Standard Definiti ons for the PNA Series with 2.92 mm Devices -

Sliding Load

System Z

= 50.0 Ω

Number

Label

12 BROAD

BAND

LOAD -F-

Standard

Description

2.4 mm female

broad

band

load

2.92 mm

FEMALE

Calibration Kit Label: Model

85056K01 2 .4 mm / 2.92 m m Sliding

Load Cal Kit

−18

C0 ×10

−12

L0 ×10

−30

−24

F/Hz

C1 ×10

H/Hz

L1 ×10

F/H

−39

C2 ×10

H/Hz

−33

L2 ×10

F/Hz

−48

C3 ×10

H/Hz

−45

L3 ×10

Offset

Delay in psZ0

Ω

Loss in GΩ/s

Ω

Frequency

in GHz

Min Max

Ω/s

Connector/Sex

Fixed / Sliding

Arbitrary Imp

Offset Load

FIXED OFF OFF 0 50 0 0 999

13 OPEN - F-2.4 mm

female

2.92 mm

FEMALE

29.722 165.780 3.5385 0.071 -18.842 50 4.47 0 999

open

18 SHORT

-F-

2.4 mm female

2.92 mm

FEMALE

2.1636 -146.35 4.0443 -0.0363 -17.128 50 4.16 0 999

short

19 THRU 2.4 mm

/ 2.92

2.92 mm

FEMALE

/ MALE

adapte

r pair

a. Ensure system Z

of network analyzer is set to this value.

b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.

.0001 50 0 0 999

A-20 85056K

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Definitions

Table A-18 2.92 mm Connector Definitions for the PNA Series Analyzer - The

following connector definitions are included in the files that contain both the broadband and sliding load definitions . For more information on connector definitions, see the PNA online help file to pic “Modify Calibration Kits”

Connector

Description

2.92 mm 2.92 mm MALE

2.92 mm 2.92 mm

FEMALE

Sex

Male COAX 0.0000 999000.

Media

Min Freq (MHz)

Max Freq (MHz)

000

Cutoff Freq (MHz)

0.000

85056K A-21

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Definitions

Blank Forms

The standard definitions may be cha nge d to me et your sp ecific requirements. Table A-19 through A-21 are provided to record the modified standard definitions.

Table A-19 Blank Form for the 8510 Network Analyzer

System Z

= _____________

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

−15

C0 ×10

−12

Type

L0 ×10

−27

−24

F/Hz

C1 ×10

H/Hz

L1 ×10

F/Hz

−36

C2 ×10

H/Hz

−33

L2 ×10

F/Hz

−45

C3 ×10

H/Hz

−42

L3 ×10

Calibration Kit Label: ___________________________

or sliding

Fixed

Offset Frequency

Ω

Delay

0 in

Loss in GΩ/s

Min

in GHz

Max

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

a. Ensure sy stem Z0 of network analyzer is set to this value. b. Open, short, load, delay/thru, or arbitrary impedance.

c. Load or arbitrary impedance only.

A-22 85056K

Nominal Standard Definitions

Table A-20 Blank Form for the 872x Series Network Analyzer

Standard Definitions

System Z

Standard

Number

= __________

Type

F/Hz

C2 ×10

F/Hz

−45

C3 ×10

F/Hz

−15

C0 ×10

−27

C1 ×10

−36

Calibration Label: __________________

or Sliding

Fixed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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

c. Load or arbitrary impedance only.

Offset Frequency

in Ω

Delay in ps

Loss in GΩ/s

in GHz

Min

Coax or Waveguide

Max

Standard Label

85056K A-23

Standard Definitions

Nominal Standard Definitions

Table A-21 Blank Form for the PNA Seri es Network Analyzer

System Z

Standard

Number

Type

= 50.0 Ω

−18

C0 ×10

−12

L0 ×10

−30

−24

F/Hz

C1 ×10

H/Hz

L1 ×10

F/H

−39

C2 ×10

H/Hz

−33

L2 ×10

F/Hz

−48

C3 ×10

H/Hz

−45

L3 ×10

Fixed or sliding

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

Calibra tion Kit Lab el:

Offset

Ω

Delay in ps

Loss in GΩ/s

Frequency

in GHz

Min

Max

Coax or Waveguide

Standard Label

A-24 85056K

Index

adapters Agilent Technologies

contacting warranty, -ii

agreements

customer assistance, -ii maintenance, -ii

alcohol

isopropyl

altitude

specifications, 2-2

antistatic mat

part number, 6-4

assistance

customer, -ii who to contact, -ii

blank form

standard class assignments standard definitions, A-22

box

pads part number, 6-2

broadband loads, 1-2

part numbers, 6-2 specifications, 2-5

cal kit

documentation warranty performance

calibration, 3-5

bad, 5-2 calibration plane, 3-5 certificate of, 4-3 definitions

full 2-port overview, 3-6 measurement plane, 3-5 MIL-STD 45662, 4-3 report, 4-3 temperature, 2-2 types of calibration, 3-5

calibration definitions disk

part number

calibration kit

contents documentation warranty, -ii

overview, 1-2 performance

, 1-3

, 5-3

as cleaning solvent part number, 6-4 precautions for use of, 3-14

part numbers

verifying

entering permanently stored, 1-3

, 4-1

, 1-3

, 3-14

, 6-2

, 6-3

, 1-2, 6-5

drawing of, 6-5

, -ii

, A-9

how Agilent verifies verifying, 4-1

case

part number, 6-2

certificate of calibration, 4-3 certification

of device specifications, 2-6

characteristics

mechanical

class assignments

blank form standard, A-3

cleaning connectors, 3-14 cleaning supplies, 1-4

part numbers, 6-4

cleaning swabs, 3-14

part number, 6-4

compressed air

for cleaning

connections, 3-25

ESD protection, 3-25 final, 3-25 preliminary, 3-25 separating, 3-29 sliding load, 3-27 using torque wrench, 3-25

connector

cleaning, 3-14 damage, 3-3 defects, 3-3 female, 3-4 gage

accuracy handling, 3-16, 3-17, 3-20 part numbers, 6-4 use of, 3-16 zeroing, 3-16, 3-17, 3-20

gaging, 3-16, 3-17

to determine pin depth, 3-16 when to do, 3-17

mating plane surfaces, 3-15

cleaning, 3-15 sex, 1-5 slotless, 3-4 threads

cleaning visual inspecti on, 3-3 wear, 3-3

affect on electrical performance, 3-3

connector gages, 1-3 connector interface, 1-5 contacting Agilent Technologies, 5-3 contents

calibrat ion kit drawing of, 6-5 incomplete

what to do

cord

grounding

part number

, 2-3

, A-9

, 3-14

, 3-16

, 3-14

, 6-5

, 1-4

, 6-4

, 4-2

85056K

Index-1

Index

damage

caused by electrostatic discharge device, 3-3 what to do, 1-4

data

recertification

defective connectors, 3-3 definitions

standard, A-13

deviation from nominal phase, 2-5 device

connecting damage, 3-3 disconnecting, 3-29 handling, 3-31 maintenance, 1-6 performance

verifying

specifications, 2-5

certification of, 2-6

traceability, 4-2, 4-3 storage, 3-31 temperature, 2-2 visual inspection, 3-3

disconnections, 3-29 disk

calibration definitions

part number specifications and performance verification

part number

document warranty, -ii

electrical specification s electrostatic discharge, See ESD environmental

regulations requirements, 2-2 specifications, 2-2

equipment required, 1-4 ESD, 3-2

antistatic mat

part number heel strap

part number precautions, 3-14 protection, 3-2

setup, 3-2 supplies, 3-2

part numbers, 6-4 wrist strap

part number

female connectors, 3-4 frequency

specifications

full size 2-port calibration, 3-6

, 4-3

, 3-25

, 4-1

, 6-3 , 6-3

, 2-5

, 3-14

, 6-4 , 6-4

, 6-4

, 2-5

, 3-2

gage

connector

handling, 3-17, 3-20 part numbers, 6-4

zeroing, 3-17, 3-20

gaging

connectors

when to do, 3-17 sliding loads, 3-20 to determine pin depth, 3-16

grounding cord

part number

handling heel strap

part number

humidity

specifications

impedance

system

setting, A-13

incoming inspection, 1-4 inspection

damage, 3-3 female connectors, 3-4 incoming, 1-4 mating plane surfaces, 3-3 visual, 3-3

interace terminology, 1-5 isopropyl alcohol

as cleaning solvent, 3-14 part number, 6-4 precautions for use of, 3-14

kit

contents

drawing of, 6-5 overview, 1-2

limits

pin depth

loads

broadband

part numbers, 6-2 sliding, 1-3

maintenance

agreements, -ii of devices, 1-6 preventive, 1-6

making connections, 3-25

, 1-4

, 3-16, 3-17

, 6-4

, 3-31

, 6-4

, 2-2

, A-13

, 1-2, 6-5

, 2-4

, 1-2

, 3-2

Index-2

85056K

Index

ESD protection precautions, 3-25

mat

antistatic

part number

conductive table

part number

mating plane surfaces

cleaning, 3-15 connector, 3-15 inspection of, 3-3

mechanical characteristics, 2-3

affect on electrical performance, 2-3 verifying, 3-16

MIL-STD 45662

calibration, 4-3

National Institute of Standards and Technology

(NIST)

nitrogen

for cleaning

nominal standard definitions, A-13 numbers

replaceable parts, 6-2 serial, 1-5

recording, 1-5

observed limits

pin depth

offset opens

part numbers, 6-2

offset shorts

part numbers, 6-2

offsets, 1-2 open-end wrench, 1-4, 3-29

5/16 in

part number

7-mm

part number

opens, 1-2

part numbers, 6-2 specifications, 2-5

options, 1-3 ordering

pads

part numbers, 6-2

parts

, 6-2

parts

box

part numbers

of items in kit, 6-2 of items not in kit, 6-4

included in kit, 6-2 not included in kit, 6-2, 6-4 ordering, 6-2

, 3-25

, 6-4 , 6-4

, 2-6, 4-2

, 3-14

, 2-4

, 6-4 , 6-3

, 6-2

replaceable, 6-2

performance verification

, 5-2

fail

pin depth, 2-3

adjusting sliding load, 3-23 affect on electrical performance, 2-4 gaging to determine, 3-16 observed limits, 2-4, 3-16 protrusion, 2-3 recession, 2-3 typical values, 2-4

preventive maintenance, 1-6 protrusion

pin depth

recertification

how to order interval, 4-3 what's included, 4-3 where it’s done, 4-3

recession

pin depth

regulations

environmental

replaceable parts, 6-2, 6-5

drawing of, 6-5

report, calibration, 4-3 requirements

environmental, 2-2

return

kit or device to Agilent, 5-3

return loss

specifications, 2-5

separating connections serial numbers, 1-5

devices, 1-5 recording, 1-5

service, 5-3 service tag, 1-4, 4-3, 5-3 set marks

sliding load

setup

ESD protection

sex, connector, 1-5 shorts, 1-2

part numbers, 6-2 specifications, 2-5

sliding load

calibration connecting, 3-27 pin depth

adjusting set marks, 3-30 sliding ring, 3-30 using, 3-30

sliding loads, 1-3

gaging, 3-20

, 2-3

, 4-3

, 2-3

, 3-14

, 3-29

, 3-30

, 3-2

, 3-30

, 3-23

85056K

Index-3

Index

sliding ring

sliding load

specifications, 2-2

altitude

operating

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

storage, 2-2 return loss, 2-5 temperature, 2-2 torque wrench, 3-25 traceability, 4-2, 4-3

specifications and performance verification disk

part number, 6-3

standard class assignments, A-3

blank form, A-9

standard definitions, A-13, A-22

blank form, A-22 nominal, A-13

standards

international National Institute of Standards and Tec hnology

(NIST)

static

discharge, 3-2 electricity, 3-2

storage, 3-31 storage case

part number, 6-2

strap

heel

part number wrist

part number

supplies

cleaning

part number, 6-4

swabs

cleaning

part number, 6-4

system impedance, A-13

tag

service

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

, 3-30

, 2-2

, 2-6

, 2-6, 4-2

, 6-4 , 6-4

, 1-4

, 3-14

, 1-4, 4-3, 5-3

specifications, 2-2

operating, 2-2 storage, 2-2

verification and measurement, 2-2

test data, 4-3 threads

connector

cleaning

threads, connector

inspecting

tools

part numbers

torque wrench, 1-4

part number, 6-3 specifications, 3-25

traceability

of device specifications, 4-2, 4-3

troubleshooting, 5-2

user’s and service guide

part number

verification

temperature

visual inspection, 3-3

warranty, document wear, connector, 3-3

affect on electrical performance, 3-3

wrench

7 mm open-end

part number

open-end, 1-4, 3-26, 3-29

part number, 6-4 proper positioning of, 3-26 torque, 1-4, 3-25, 3-26, 3-27

part number, 6-3

precautions for use of, 3-27

proper use of, 3-27

wrist strap

part number

zeroing

connector gage

, 3-14

, 3-3

, 6-3

, 2-2

, -ii

, 6-3

, 6-4

, 3-17, 3-20

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85056K

Agilent 85056K User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 General Information

Calibration Kit Overview

Kit Contents

Compatible Network Analyzers

Options

Incoming Inspection

Equipment Required but Not Supplied

Recording the Device Serial Numbers

Clarifying the Terminology of a Connector Interface

Preventive Maintenance

2 Specifications

Environmental Requirements

Temperature—What to Watch Out For

Mechanical Characteristics

Pin Depth

Electrical Specifications

Supplemental Electrical Characteristics

Residual Errors after Calibration

Certification

Electrostatic Discharge

Visual Inspection

Look for Obvious Defects and Damage First

Inspect the Mating Plane Surfaces

Slotted Connectors (2.92 mm)

Precision Slotless Connectors (2.4 mm)

Calibration Information

Full 2-Port Calibration Overview

Cleaning Connectors

Gaging Connectors

Connector Gage Accuracy

When to Gage Connectors

Gaging Procedures

Making Connections

How to Make a Connection

How to Separate a Connection

Using the Sliding Load (Option 001 only)

Handling and Storage

4 Performance Verification

Introduction

How Agilent Verifies the Devices in Your Kit

Recertification

How Often to Recertify

Where to Send a Kit for Recertification

5 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Process

Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent

Contacting Agilent

6 Replaceable Parts

Introduction

Version Changes

Standard Class Assignments

Blank Forms

Nominal Standard Definitions

Setting the System Impedance

Version Changes

Blank Forms