User’s and Service Guide
Agilent Technologies 85033E
3.5 mm Calibration Kit
Agilent Part Number: 85033-90028
Printed in USA
Print Date: May 2004
Supersedes: January 2004
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1. General Information
Calibration Kit Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Equipment Required but Not Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Incoming Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Recording the Device Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Clarifying the Sex of a Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
2. Specifications
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Temperature—What to Watch Out For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Pin Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Electrical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Supplemental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Inspect Female Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Cleaning Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Gaging Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Connector Gage Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
When to Gage Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Gaging Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
How to Make a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
How to Separate a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
4. Performance Verification
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
How Agilent Verifies the Devices in This Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
How Often to Recertify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
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Contents
6. Replaceable Parts
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
A. Standard Definitions
Standard Class Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Blank Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Nominal Standard Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4
Blank Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-5
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1 General Information
85033E 1-1
General Information
Calibration Kit Overview
Calibration Kit Overview
The Agilent 85033E 3.5 mm calibration kit is used to calibrate Agilent network analyzers
for measurements of components with 3.5 mm connectors up to 9 GHz.
Kit Contents
The 85033E calibration kit contains the following:
• offset opens and shorts, and broadband load terminations
• a data disk that contains the calibration definitions of the devices in the calibration kit
for the PNA series
• a data disk that contains the calibration definitions of the devices in the calibration kit
for the 875x and 872x series
• two open-short-load (OSL) holders
• 2.5 mm hex key for use with the (OSL) holder
• torque wrench
Refer to Figure 6-1 on page 6-2 and Table 6-1 on page 6-3 for part numbers of kit contents.
Broadband Loads
The broadband loads are metrology-grade, 50 ohm terminations which have been
optimized for performance up to 9 GHz. The rugged internal structure provides for highly
repeatable connections. A distributed resistive element on sapphire provides excellent
stability and return loss.
Offset Opens and Shorts
The offset opens and shorts are built from parts which are machined to the current
state-of-the-art in precision machining. The offset short’s inner conductors have a
one-piece construction, common with the shorting plane. The construction provides for
extremely repeatable connections. The offset opens have inner conductors which are
supported by a strong, low-dielectric-constant plastic to minimize compensation values.
Both the opens and shorts are constructed so that the pin depth can be controlled very
tightly, thereby minimizing phase errors. The lengths of the offsets in the opens and shorts
are designed so that the difference in phase of their reflection coefficients is approximately
180 degrees at all frequencies.
Open-Short-Load Holders
The open-short-load (OSL) holders are included for your convenience. The OSL holders
allow you to keep all of the calibration devices in two handy assemblies. Load each OSL
holder with calibration devices of the same connector sex so that you can perform a
calibration with just one assembly. Use the 2.5 mm hex key included with this kit to secure
the calibration devices in the holders. See Figure 1-1 on page 1-3.
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Figure 1-1 Open-Short-Load Holder
General Information
Calibration Kit Overview
Calibration Definitions
The calibration kit must be selected and the calibration definitions for the devices in the
kit installed in the network analyzer prior to performing a calibration. Refer to your
network analyzer user’s guide for instructions on selecting the calibration kit and
performing a calibration.
The calibration definitions can be:
• already resident within the analyzer
• loaded from the provided disks
• entered from the front panel
Installation of the Calibration Definitions
The calibration definitions for the kit may be permanently installed in the internal
memory or hard disk of the network analyzer.
If the calibration definitions for the kit are not permanently installed in the network
analyzer, they must be manually entered. Refer to your network analyzer user’s guide for
instructions.
85033E 1-3
General Information
Incoming Inspection
Options
There are several adapter options available for the 85033E. Refer to Table 6-2 on page 6-4.
Also, there are calibration certificate options available. Contact the nearest Agilent office
for more information. See Table 5-1 on page 5-3 for contact information.
Equipment Required but Not Supplied
Gages, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices, and various connector cleaning
supplies are not included with this calibration kit. Gage sets are required for measuring
the connector pin depth. Refer to Table 6-3 on page 6-4 for ordering information.
Incoming Inspection
Verify that the shipment is complete by referring to Table on page 6-3.
Check for damage. The foam-lined storage case provides protection during shipping. Verify
that this case and its contents are not damaged.
If the case or any device appears damaged, or if the shipment is incomplete, contact
Agilent Technologies. See Table 5-1 on page 5-3. Agilent will arrange for repair or
replacement of incomplete or damaged shipments without waiting for a settlement from
the transportation company.
When you send the kit or 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 required
•a detailed description of the problem
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General Information
Recording the Device Serial Numbers
Recording the Device Serial Numbers
In addition to the kit serial number, the devices in this kit are individually serialized
(serial numbers are labeled onto the body of each device). Record these serial numbers in
Table . This can help you avoid 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 Kit and Device Serial Number Record
Device Serial Number
Calibration kit
Male Broadband Load
Female Broadband Load
Male Open
Female Open
Male Short
Female Sho rt
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
85033E 1-5
General Information
Clarifying the Sex of a Connector
Clarifying the Sex of a Connector
In this manual, calibration devices and adapters are referred to in terms of their connector
interface. For example, a male open has a male connector.
However, during a measurement calibration, the network analyzer softkey menus label a
calibration device with reference to the sex of the analyzer’s test port connector—not the
calibration device connector. For example, the label SHORT(F) on the analyzer’s display
refers to the short that is to be connected to the female test port. This will be a male short
from the calibration kit.
Conversely, connector gages are referred to in terms of the connector that it measures. For
instance, a male connector gage has a female connector on the gage so that it can measure
male devices.
NOTE This calibration kit has the same standard definition for both male and
female standards. See Appendix A, “Standard Definitions,” for more
information.
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 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 from pin depth values being out of the observed limits (see Table 2-3
on page 2-4) or from bad connection techniques, can also damage these devices.
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2 Specifications
85033E 2-1
Specifications
Environmental Requirements
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 95%
a. The temperature range over which the calibration 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 maintains its specified performance while correction
is turned on.
a
b
+15 °C to +35 °C (+59 °F to +95 °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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Specifications
Mechanical Characteristics
Mechanical Characteristics
Mechanical characteristics such as center conductor protrusion and pin depth are not
performance specifications. They are, however, important supplemental characteristics
related to electrical performance. Agilent Technologies verifies the mechanical
characteristics of the devices in this kit with special gaging processes and electrical
testing. This ensures that the device connectors do not exhibit any center conductor
protrusion or improper pin depth when the kit leaves the factory.
"Gaging Connectors," on page 3-7 explains how to use gages to determine if the kit devices
have maintained their mechanical integrity. (Refer to Table 2-3 on page 2-4 for typical and
observed pin depth limits.)
Table 2-2 Mechanical Characteristics
Dimension Typical Value
Inside diameter of outer conductor 3.5 ±0.0025 mm
Outside diameter of center conductor 1.5199 ±0.002 mm
Pin depth
Pin depth
a. See
a
: male devices
a
: female devices
Figure 2-1 on page 2-4.
0 to 0.0127 mm
−0.0025 to −0.0254 mm
Pin Depth
Pin depth is the distance the center conductor mating plane differs from being flush with
the outer conductor 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 when the
center conductor extends beyond the outer conductor mating plane, and will measure a
positive value on the connector gage. Recession is when the center conductor is set back
from the outer conductor mating plane and will measure negative.
The pin depth value of each calibration device in this kit is not specified, but is an
important mechanical parameter. The electrical performance of the device depends, to
some extent, on its pin depth. The electrical specifications for each device in this kit take
into account the effect of pin depth on the device’s performance. Table 2-3 lists the typical
pin depths and measurement uncertainties, and provides observed pin depth limits for the
devices in the kit. If the pin depth of a device does not measure within the observed pin
depth limits, it may be an indication that the device fails to meet electrical specifications.
Refer to Figure 2-1 for a visual representation of proper pin depth (slightly recessed).
85033E 2-3
Specifications
Mechanical Characteristics
Figure 2-1 Connector Pin Depth
Table 2-3 Pin Depth Limits
Device T ypical Pin Depth
Opens 0 to −0.0127 mm
0 to −0.0005 in.
Shorts 0 to −0.0127 mm
0 to 0.0005 in.
Fixed Loads −0.0025 to −0.0254 mm
−0.0001 to −0.001 in.
Adapters
(3.5 mm end)
Adapters
(APC-7 end)
Adapters
(type-N end)
a. Approximately +2 sigma to −2 sigma of gage uncertainty based on studies done at the factory
according to recommended procedures.
b. Observed pin depth limits are the range of observation limits seen on the gage reading due to
measurement uncertainty. The depth could still be within specifications.
−0.0025 to −0.0508 mm
−0.0001 to −0.002 in.
0 to -0.0508 mm
0 to -0.0020 in.
0 to -0.0127 mm
0 to -0.0005 in.
Measurement Uncertainty
+0.0064 to −0.0064 mm
+0.00025 to −0.00025 in.
+0.0041 to −0.0041 mm
+0.00016 to −0.00016 in.
+0.0041 to −0.0041 mm
+0.00016 to −0.00016 in.
+0.0041 to −0.0041 mm
+0.00016 to −0.00016 in.
+0.0038 to -0.0038 mm
-0.00015 to -0.00015 in.
+0.0038 to -0.0038 mm
+0.00015 to -0.00015 in.
a
Observed Pin Depth Limit s
+0.0064 to −0.0191 mm
+0.00025 to −0.00075 in.
+0.0041 to −0.0168 mm
+0.0016 to −0.00066 in.
+0.0016 to −0.02953 mm
+0.00006 to −0.00116 in.
+0.0016 to −0.0549 mm
+0.00006 to −0.00216 in.
+0.0038 to -0.0546 mm
+0.00015 to -0.00215 in.
+0.0038 to -0.0165 mm
+0.00015 to -0.00065 in.
b
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Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
The electrical specifications in Table 2-4 apply to the devices in your calibration kit when
connected with an Agilent precision interface.
Table 2-4 Electrical Specifications for 3.5 mm Devices
Device Specification Frequency (GHz)
Broadband Loads Return Loss ≥46 dΒ (ρ ≤0.005) DC to ≤2
(male and female) Return Loss ≥44 dΒ (ρ ≤0.006) >2 to ≤3
Return Loss ≥38 dΒ (ρ ≤0.013) >3 to ≤9
Offset Opens
(male and female) ±0.65 ° from Nominal >2 to ≤3
Offset Shorts
(male and female) ±0.50 ° from Nominal >2 to ≤3
a. The specifications for the opens and shorts are given as allowed deviation from the
a
a
nominal model as defined in the standard definitions (see Table A-3
in Appendix A).
±0.55 ° from Nominal
±0.85 ° from Nominal >3 to ≤6
±1.00 ° from Nominal >6 to ≤9
±0.48 ° from Nominal
±0.55 ° from Nominal >3 to ≤6
±0.65 ° from Nominal >6 to ≤9
DC to ≤2
DC to ≤2
85033E 2-5
Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Supplemental Characteristics
Supplemental characteristics are provided as additional information that may be helpful
in applying the devices. These characteristics are typical of most devices but are not
warranted. Table 2-5 lists the typical characteristics of the adapters.
Table 2-5 Supplemental Electrical Characteristics of the Adapters
Adapter
Option 100
3.5 mm female to female R
Option 200
3.5 mm male to male R
Option 300
3.5 mm male to female R
Option 400
Type-N male to 3.5 mm male Return Loss ≥28 dΒ (ρ ≤0.040) DC to 18
Type-N male to 3.5 mm female Return Loss ≥28 dΒ (ρ ≤0.040) DC to 18
Type-N female to 3.5 mm female Return Loss ≥28 dΒ (ρ ≤0.040) DC to 18
Type-N female to 3.5 mm male Return Loss ≥24 dΒ (ρ ≤0.060) DC to 18
Option 500
3.5 mm male to APC-7 Return Loss ≥34 dΒ (ρ ≤0.20) DC to 18
3.5 mm female to APC-7 R
Return Loss, Typical
eturn Loss ≥32 dΒ (ρ ≤0.025) DC to 26.5
eturn Loss ≥32 dΒ (ρ ≤0.025) DC to 26.5
eturn Loss ≥32 dΒ (ρ ≤0.025) DC to 26.5
eturn Loss ≥28 dΒ (ρ ≤0.040) DC to 18
Frequency (GHz)
Certification
Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time
of shipment from the factory. Agilent further certifies that its calibration measurements
are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
to the extent allowed by the institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities
of other International Standards Organization members. See "How Agilent Verifies the
Devices in This Kit," on page 4-2 for more information.
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3 Use, Maintenance, and Care of the
Devices
85033E 3-1
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