Tektronix TCAL500 Performance Verification
For maintenance and performance verification of this TCAL500 unit:
1. Periodically, the connector interfaces of the TTR500 VNAs and TCAL500s
should be tested for mechanical compliance. Industry standard connector
compliance test tools are available from several suppliers worldwide to
perform thi
2. Upon receipt of the TCAL500 unit, the customer should calibrate (full 2-port,
full frequ
Then, make a reference measurement on a known DUT and store the full
2-port s-parameter results of the known DUT when the TCAL is used with a
TTR500 product.
Periodically, the DUT should be retested. When DUT results appear similar,
the TTR500 series can be considered passing. If the new DUT measurement
results differ significantly from the original DUT results, the TCAL shouldbe
returned to Tektronix for service and recalibration. The end user can use the
TTR500
when the TCAL500 is out of compliance.
s verification.
ency range) a TTR500 VNA with a TTR500 calibration device.
/TCAL500 specifications for guidance to create a basis for deciding
When i
electrical or mechanical, it is best to return the TCAL500 to Tektronix for
recalibration and/or service. Tektronix uses specialized instrumentation and
methods to provide VNA calibration for all specified TCAL500 parameters.
The recommended recalibration interval for the TCAL500 is 12 months.
Questions? Call 1-800-438-8165 (North America) or visit www.tek.com for online
support.
n doubt about an individual TCAL500’s performance due to over-stress,
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