
Keysight N9911X
Economical Waveguide
Calibration Components
Configuration
Guide

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N9911-90003
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August 2014
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N9911X Economical Waveguide Calibration Components
N9911X Economical Waveguide Calibration Components are used to calibrate Keysight FieldFox Handheld
Analyzers. These components are purchased separately — it is not necessary to buy a kit. This allows you to
purchase only the components you need, saving the expense of non-necessary components and a storage
box.
Use the following information to help determine which N9911X Economical Waveguide Calibration
Components to purchase.
Types of Calibration Components
Here is a brief explanation of the types of calibration components that you can purchase. Refer to
“Calibration Component Part Numbers and Photos” on page 3 to see images of the components.
Adapter, Waveguide-to-Coax
The adapter is intended for adapting the analyzer’s coaxial connectors to waveguide flanges.
Te r mi n a ti o n
A termination is also called a load. It is connected directly to the adapter.
¼ Wavelength Offset Shim
A ¼ wavelength offset shim is also called a ¼ wavelength section. The shim is connected between the
adapter and the short to create an offset short.
Short
A short is also called a flush short. It is connected directly to the adapter, or used as an offset short when
combined with the ¼ wavelength offset shim.
Coax Cables
To perform a 1-port calibration, one coaxial cable is required. To perform a 2-port calibration, two coaxial
cables are required. Each cable is connected between an analyzer test port and a waveguide-to-coax
adapter. A list of Keysight cables available for purchase is in the “Accessories” section of the online
document Keysight FieldFox Handheld Analyzers Configuration Guide (part number 5990-9836EN).
Coupling Set (Hardware) for Flanges
Hardware items such as screws, nuts, washers, and slip pins are necessary for coupling flanges together.
One coupling set (english/imperial or metric) contains all of the flange hardware you need for performing
both 1-port and 2-port calibrations. It is not necessary to buy more than one coupling set.
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