Keysight (Agilent) 85092A Data Sheet

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Reference Guide

Electronic Calibration Modules

HP 85091A HP 85092A HP 85093A
HP 85096A HP 85098A HP 85099A
HP 85060B HP 85062B HP 85064B

HP Part Number: 85091-90008

Supersedes 85091-90002

Printed in USA

July 1999

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Contents

1. General Information

Manual Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Prerequisite Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

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

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

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

HP 8509X Series Module ECal Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

HP 8509X Series Options Available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

HP 8506X Series Module ECal Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

HP 8506X Series Options Available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Serial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Shipping Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Service and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Safety and Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Instrument Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

2. Specifications and Characteristics

Specifications: Terminology and Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Operating Temperature and Accuracy Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Barometric Pressure and Relative Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Center Conductor Pin Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Pin Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Electrical Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Type-N 50 Ω and Type-N 75 Ω Connector Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Connector Pin Depth Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Characteristics and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Measurement Port Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Supplemental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

HP 8509X RF ECal Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

HP 8506X Microwave ECal Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Torque Wrench Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

HP 8509X RF ECal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

HP 8506X Microwave ECal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

3. Gauging and Making Connections

Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

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Look for Obvious Defects and Damage First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Inspecting the Mating Plane Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Inspecting Slotless Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Checking for Connector Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Cleaning Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Checking for Alcohol Contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

General Cleaning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Using Compressed Air or Nitrogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Cleaning the Connector Threads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Cleaning the Mating Plane and Interior Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Precision 7 mm Connector Cleaning Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Cleaning the Center Collet While It Is in Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Cleaning a Removed Center Collet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Gauging Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Gauge Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

When to Gauge Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Using Connector Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Recognizing Gauge Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Using a Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Zeroing Connector Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Zeroing the Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Gauging Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Using Male (Screw-on) Type Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Using Female (Screw-on) Type Gauges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Reading the Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

7 mm Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Type-N Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

3.5 mm Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Type-F Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Making Type-F Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

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

How to Separate a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

4. Replaceable Parts

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1 General Information

1-1

General Information

Manual Overview

Manual Overview

This manual provides instructions for using the HP 8509X and
HP 8506X families of electronic calibration modules, with the HP
85097A PC interface kit. For information about the HP 85060C control
unit, refer to the Appendix section of the Electronic Calibration System
User’s Guide (HP part number 85091-90007).

ECal kits are available with modules having the following connector
types:

• 3.5 mm

• type-N 50 Ω

• 7 mm

• type-N 75 Ω

• 7-16

• type-F
For information about connector-type options, refer to “HP 8509X Series

Module ECal Kit Contents” on page 1-5, and “HP 8506X Series Module ECal Kit
Contents” on page 1-6.

This manual also provides replacement part numbers, specifications
and procedures for using, maintaining and troubleshooting the ECal
modules and their related equipment.

For clarification only, this manual refers to the HP 8509X family as
RF modules and the HP 8506X family as microwave modules.

NOTE ECal modules can be controlled using an HP 85060C control unit, or

a combination of the HP 85097A PC interface module and a customer
supplied PC.

Refer to the Electronic Calibration System User’s Guide (HP part
number 85091-90007) for information about the HP 85097A PC
interface system.

Refer to the HP 85060C Electronic Calibration Control Unit Operating,
Programming and Service Manual (HP part number 85060-90002) for
information about the HP 85060C control unit.

Prerequisite Knowledge

This manual assumes you know proper connector care. Refer to the
“Principles of Microwave Connector Care Quick Reference Card,”
located at the back of this manual. If another copy is needed, refer to

Chapter 4, “Replaceable Parts” for the HP part number. You can also

contact the nearest HP sales or service office for the customer training

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General Information

Manual Overview

course: “Understanding Connectors Used with Network Analyzers.”
The courses available are:

• HP 85050A + 24A (on-site)

• HP 85050A + 24D (at HP sales office)

Compatible Vector Network Analyzers

The ECal modules are supported by the following vector network
analyzers (VNAs):

Table 1-1 Supported Vector Network Analyzers

Vector Network Analyzer Firmware Revision

HP 8753C 4.13
HP 8753D 6.14 or higher
HP 8753E 7.12 or higher
HP 8510B 6.54
HP 8510C 7.00 or higher
HP 8719C 1.05
HP 8719D 6.14 or higher
HP 8720C 1.05
HP 8720D 6.14 or higher
HP 8722C 1.05
HP 8722D 6.14 or higher
HP 8753ES 7.60 or higher

HP 8753ET
HP 8719ES 7.60 or higher

HP 8719ET
HP 8720ES 7.60 or higher

HP 8720ET
HP 8722ES 7.60 or higher

1

1

1

7.60 or higher

7.60 or higher

7.60 or higher

HP 8722ET

1. ET model analyzers do not have the capability to accommodate full 2-port

1

calibrations. Therefore, the only ECal calibration selection valid for these
analyzers is “S11 1-Port” which is equivalent to selecting “Reflection
1-Port” on an ET analyzer.

7.60 or higher

Chapter 1 1-3

General Information

Manual Overview

Incoming Inspection

Refer to the “HP 8509X Series Module ECal Kit Contents” on page 1-5,
and “HP 8506X Series Module ECal Kit Contents” on page 1-6 to verify
the complete shipment of your ECal kit.

To verify electrical performance of the modules in this kit, refer to the
Electronic Calibration System User’s Guide (HP part number
85091-90007).

If the case or any device appears damaged, contact the nearest
Hewlett-Packard sales or service office listed in “Service and Support”

on page 1-9 of this manual. Hewlett-Packard will arrange for repair or

replacement of incomplete or damaged shipments without waiting for
settlement from the transportation company.

Equipment Recommended but Not Supplied

It is recommended that whenever possible, pin-depth gauge sets are
used with the HP 8509X and HP 8506X. Gauges and connector cleaning
supplies are not provided in this kit. Refer to Chapter 4, “Replaceable

Parts” in this manual for ordering information.

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HP 8509X Series Module ECal Kit Contents

HP 8509X Series Module ECal Kit Contents

Table 1-2 HP 8509X Series Module ECal Kit Contents

Kit Model
Number and
Type

Operating
Frequency

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Manuals Included

Torque Wrench and
Torque Weight Other Tools

General Information

HP 85091A,
7 mm Kit

HP 85092A,
Type-N 50 Ω Kit

HP 85093A,

3.5 mm Kit

HP 85096A,
Type-N 75 Ω Kit

HP 85098A,
7-16 Kit

HP 85099A,
Type-F Kit

1. RF ECal kits have specified performance from 300 kHz, but will operate with typical performance
down to 30 kHz.

30 kHz to 6 GHz
Calibration Module

30 kHz to 6 GHz
Calibration Module

30 kHz to 6 GHz
Calibration Module

30 kHz to 3.0 GHz

Calibration Module

30 kHz to 7.5 GHz

Calibration Module

30 kHz to 3.0 GHz

Calibration Module

ECal Module
Reference Guide

ECal Module
Reference Guide

ECal Module
Reference Guide

ECal Module
Reference Guide

ECal Module
Reference Guide

ECal Module
Reference Guide

3/4 inch, 135 N-cm (12 in-lb)
torque wrench for use on the
7 mm connectors

3/4 inch, 135 N-cm (12 in-lb)
torque wrench for use on the
type-N 50 Ω connectors

20 mm, 90 N-cm (8 in-lb)
torque wrench for use on the

3.5 mm connectors

1 1/16 inch, 226 N-cm
(20 inch-lb) torque wrench for
use on the 7-16 connectors

HP 8509X Series Options Available

7 mm collet
extraction tool

15/16 inch open
end wrench

12mmopenend
wrench

These options do not apply to the HP 85091A.

• Option 00M replaces the standard male and female module
connectors with two male connectors.

• Option 00F replaces the standard male and female module
connectors with two female connectors.

• Option 00A adds one male-to-male adapter, and one
female-to-female adapter. A torque wrench is added to the 3.5 mm
kit for use with the male-to-male adapter.

Chapter 1 1-5

General Information

HP 8506X Series Module ECal Kit Contents

HP 8506X Series Module ECal Kit Contents

Table 1-3 HP 8506X Series ECal Kit Contents

Kit Model
Number and
Type

HP 85060B
7 mm Kit

HP 85062B

3.5 mm Kit

HP 85064B
Type-N 50 Ω

Operating
Frequency

1 to 18 GHz
Calibration
Module

1 to 26.5 GHz
Calibration
Module

1 to 18 GHz
Calibration
Module

HP 8506X Series Options Available

• Option 001 adds an RF (30 kHz to 6 GHz) calibration module.
The following options do not apply to the HP 85060B:

• Option 00M replaces the standard male and female module

• Option 00F replaces the standard male and female module

Manuals and Software
Included

ECal Module Reference Guide
Specification/Verification
Program Disks

ECal Module Reference Guide
Specification/Verification
Program Disks

ECal Module Reference Guide
Specification/Verification
Program Disks

Torque Wrench and
Torque Weight

3/4 inch, 135 N-cm (12 in-lb)
torque wrench for use on the
7mm connectors

20 mm, 90 N-cm (8 in-lb)
torque wrench for use on the

3.5 mm connectors
3/4 inch, 135 N-cm (12 in-lb)

torque wrench for use on the
type-N 50 Ω connectors

connectors with two male connectors.

connectors with two female connectors.

Other Tools

7 mm collet
extraction tool

• Option 00A adds to the one male-to-male adapter, and one

female-to-female adapter. A torque wrench is added to the 3.5 mm
kit for use with the male-to-male adapter.

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Serial Numbers

A serial number label, similar to the one shown in Figure 1-1, is
attached to the calibration kit. The serial number uses the form
US3444 1234.

• The first six digits form the serial number prefix (the first two digits
are a country code, the next four are a year/week designation).

• The last four digits form the suffix (a simple counting sequence).

Figure 1-1 Typical ECal Kit Serial Number Label

General Information

Serial Numbers

In addition to the kit serial number,the calibration modules in each kit
are individually serialized. For your convenience, the following table
has been created for you to record these serial numbers. Recording the
serial numbers helps maintain the integrity of your kit. Kit integrity is
an important part of compliance with U.S. MIL-STD-45662A.

Microwave modules with serial numbers below 800 will need to be
retrofitted for operation with the new ECal system. The retrofitting
must be done by a qualified HP service office. Refer to “Service and

Support” on page 1-9 of this manual for contact information.

Table 1-4 ECal Kit and Individual Component Serial

Numbers

Model Number Serial Number

Chapter 1 1-7

General Information

Shipping Instructions

Shipping Instructions

If the instrument is being returned to Hewlett-Packard for service,
please include a service information tag (located at the end of this
manual), or provide the following information:

• Your company name and address

• A technical contact person within your company, and the person’s
complete telephone number

• The model number and serial number of the kit if you are returning
a complete kit

• The part numbers and serial numbers of the devices if you are
returning individual components of the kit

• Type of service required

• Any other applicable information

The foam-lined storage case in which the kit was shipped provides
protection during shipping. If you need replacement shipping supplies,
contact the nearest HP sales and service office for part numbers.

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General Information

Service and Support

Service and Support

Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be
performed by qualified personnel. Contact a customer engineer through
the nearest HP service center. You can find a list of HP service centers
on the web at http://www.hp.com/go/tmdir.

If you do not have access to the Internet, one of these HP centers can
direct you to your nearest HP representative:

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Service and Support

Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices

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Safety and Regulatory Information

Safety and Regulatory Information

Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself
with safety markings and instructions before you operate the
instrument. This product has been designed and tested in accordance
with international standards.

WARNING The WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a

procedure, practice, or the like, that, if not correctly performed
or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed
beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.

CAUTION The CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an

operating procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss
of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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General Information

Safety and Regulatory Information

Instrument Markings

When you see this symbol on your instrument, you should refer to
the instrument’s instruction manual for important information.

!

This symbol indicates hazardous voltages.

The laser radiation symbol is marked on products that have a
laser output.

This symbol indicates that the instrument requires alternating
current (ac) input.

The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European
Community.If it is accompanied by a year,itindicates the year the
design was proven.

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian
Standards Association.

1SM1-A This text indicates that the instrument is an Industrial Scientific

and Medical Group 1 Class A product (CISPER 11, Clause 4).
This symbol indicates that the power line switch is ON.

This symbol indicates that the power line switch is OFF or in
STANDBY position.

The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Australian
Spectrum Management Agency.

Compliance Notices

Compliance With German Noise Requirements

This is to declare that this instrument is in conformance with the
German Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines (Laermangabe
nach der Maschinenlaermrerordnung -3.GSGV Deutschand).

Acoustic Noise Emission/Geraeuschemission

LpA <70 dB
Operator position
Normal position
per ISO 7779

LpA <70 dB
am Arbeitsplatz
normaler Betrieb
nach DIN 45635 t.19

Compliance With EEC Directives

See the declaration of conformity on the following page.

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Safety and Regulatory Information

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2 Specifications and

Characteristics

2-1

Specifications and Characteristics

Specifications: Terminology and Definitions

Specifications: Terminology and Definitions

The following terms and definitions are for both RF and microwave
ECal kits. The definitions are intended to help clarify terms used in the
specifications. The definitions are specific to these kits and are not
necessarily valid definitions for other Hewlett-Packard products.

Table 2-1 Specifications and Characteristics Terminology

Terms Definitions
Operating Temperature Range This is the temperature range over which the calibration

standards maintain performance to their specifications.

Error-corrected Temperature
Range

Measurement Calibration This calibration determines the corrections necessary for

Connector Pin Depth Values Pin depth is a relative measurement value between the center

References to Connector Sex In this manual, adapters, calibration modules, and gauge

This is the allowable vector network analyzer (VNA) ambient
temperature drift during measurement calibration and during
measurements when VNA correction is turned on. It is also the
range over which the VNA maintains its specified performance
while correction is turned on. If this temperature range is
exceeded, the error-corrected performance of the VNA is
degraded.

accuracy-enhanced (correction on) measurements.

conductor and outer conductor mating surfaces. All references to
pin depth in this manual treat positive (+) values as protrusions
of the center conductor, and negative (–) values as recessions of
the center conductor. Refer to
explanation of the measured areas, and “Connector Pin Depth

Information” on page 2-8 for actual measurement values.

masters are referred to by the sex of their connector: a male
adapter has a male connector. A gauge is referred to by the sex of
the connector that it measures: a male gauge measures male
connectors. A male gauge has a corresponding female connector.

Figure 2-1 on page 2-6 for an

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Environmental Specifications

Table 2-2 Environmental Specifications for ECal Modules

Specifications Limits

Operating Temperature Range +20 to +26 ˚C (+68 to +79 ˚F)
Error-corrected Temperature Range ±1 ˚C of measurement calibration

temperature

Storage Temperature –40 to +75 ˚C (–40 to +167 ˚F)

Specifications and Characteristics

Environmental Specifications

Barometric Pressure (Altitude)

Operation

Storage

Relative Humidity

Operation
Storage

EMI

Conducted Susceptibility
Radiated Susceptibility
Radiated Emissions
Magnetic Emissions

1. It should be noted that the HP 85097A PC interface is not warranted for use above
3000 meters (10,000 feet).

1

<4,500 meters (15,000 feet)
<15,000 meters (50,000 feet)

Non-condensing at all times

0% to 80% (at 26 ˚C maximum dry bulb)
0% to 95% (at 26 ˚C maximum dry bulb)

CETM 765
EN 50082-1/IEC 801-3
CISPR11
CETM 765

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Specifications and Characteristics

Operating Temperature and Accuracy Enhancement

Operating Temperature and Accuracy
Enhancement

The operating temperature of the calibration module is important
because device dimensions (and therefore electrical characteristics)
change with temperature. The temperature of the calibration devices
and all connectors must be stable, and must be within the operating
limits given in Table 2-2 on page 2-3 before use.

Measurement calibration, performance verification, and actual device
measurements must be made within ±1˚ C of the error corrected
operating temperature range specification of the VNA.

If the ambient operating temperature drift of the VNA exceeds the
allowable error corrected temperature range, a new measurement
calibration must be performed to ensure optimum accuracy.

NOTE Remember that your fingers are a heat source, so avoid unnecessary

handling of the module, connectors and cables.

Barometric Pressure and Relative Humidity

Barometric pressure and relative humidity also affect device
performance. The dielectric constant of the air between the inner and
outer conductors of these devices changes as the air pressure and
humidity change. Refer to Table 2-2 for environmental specifications
that include barometric pressure guidelines.

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Specifications and Characteristics

Mechanical Characteristics

Mechanical Characteristics

Center Conductor Pin Depth

Mechanical characteristics, such as center conductor protrusion and pin
depth, are not performance specifications. They are however, important
supplemental characteristics related to the electrical performance of
devices.

Hewlett-Packard verifies the mechanical characteristics of the devices
in this kit with special gauging processes and electrical testing. These
processes ensure that the device connectors do not exhibit any excess
center conductor protrusion and have the proper pin depth when the kit
leaves the factory.

Pin Depth

Pin depth is the distance the center conductor mating plane differs
from being flush with the outer connector mating plane (see Figure 2-1

on page 2-6). The pin depth of a connector can be in one of two states:

either protruding or recessed.

NOTE No protrusion of the center conductor shoulder is allowable on any

7 mm connector when the slotted collet is removed. The slotted collet
must be removed before measuring the pin depth.

Protrusion occurs when the center conductor extends beyond the
outer conductor mating plane. It reads as a positive value on the
connector gauge.

Recession occurs when the center conductor is set back from the outer
conductor mating plane. It reads as a negative value on the gauge.

NOTE The center conductor protrusion or recession is referenced to the outer

conductor mating plane.

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Specifications and Characteristics

Mechanical Characteristics

Figure 2-1 Type-N Connector Protrusion and Recession

Electrical Performance

The electrical performance of any connector is affected by its pin depth.
The electrical specifications for each module takes into account the
effect of pin depth on the device’s performance. See the tables under

“Connector Pin Depth Information” on page 2-8 for a list of typical pin

depths and customer measurement uncertainties. The tables also
provide observed pin depth limits for the devices in the kit. If the pin
depth of a device is not within these limits, the device may fail to meet
electrical specifications.

Type-N 50 Ω and Type-N 75 ΩConnector Characteristics

Type-N connectors differ from most other connector types in that the
outer conductor mating plane is offset from the mating plane of the
center conductor (see Figure 2-1). The outer conductor in the male
connector extends in front of the shoulder of the male contact pin. When
you make a connection, this outer conductor fits into a recess in the
female outer conductor behind the plane defined by the tip of the female
contact fingers.

In type-N connectors, the shoulder position of the male contact pin (not
the position of the tip) defines the position of the center conductor. The
male contact pin slides into the female contact fingers; the inside
surfaces of the tip of the female contact fingers on the sides of the male
contact pin provide electrical contact.

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Specifications and Characteristics

Mechanical Characteristics

Critical Type-N Mechanical Characteristics

• Minimum protrusion of the female center conductor in front of the
outer conductor mating plane is 5.182 mm or 0.204 inches.

• Maximum protrusion of the female center conductor in front of the
outer conductor mating plane is 5.258 mm or 0.207 inches.

• Minimum recession of the shoulder of the male contact pin behind
the outer conductor mating plane is 5.258 mm to 0.207 inches.

• Maximum recession of the shoulder of the male contact pin behind
the outer conductor mating plane is 5.334 mm or 0.210 inches.

In the HP precision specification for type-N connectors, the minimum
allowable recession for the male contact pin shoulder is 0.001 inches
less than in the MIL-C-39012, Class II specification. Hewlett-Packard
type-N pin depth gauges set “zero” on the gauge to be equal to a
nominal 5.258 mm (0.207 inches) offset.

As type-N connectors wear, the protrusion of the female contact-fingers
generally increases. This is due to the wear of the outer conductor
mating plane inside the female connector. It is necessary to check this
periodically as it decreases the total center conductor contact
separation.

CAUTION Never use a type-N connector if the possibility of interference between

the shoulder of the male contact pin and the tip of the female contact
fingers exists.

If you use both 75 Ω and 50 Ω type-N connectors, mark the 75 Ω
connectors so that they are never accidentally mated with 50 Ω
connectors. The diameter of the center conductor, male contact pin, and
female contact hole are smaller on 75 Ω connectors.

Irreparable damage will occur if a male 50 Ω type-N connector is mated
to a female 75 Ω type-N connector.

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