Agilent Technologies 85091C User manual

Reference Guide
Agilent Technologies
Electronic Calibration Modules
RF Two-Port
85091C 85092C 85093C
85096C 85098C 85099C
RF Four-Port
N4431B
Microwave Two-Port
N4690B N4691B N4692A
N4693A N4694A N4696B
Microwave Four-Port
N4432A N4433A
Agilent Part Number: N4693-90001
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Print Date: June 2007
Supersedes: December 2006
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Contents
Table of Contents Contents-v
1 General Information
Manual Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Prerequisite Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Clarifying the Terminology of a Connector Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Accuracy of Electronic Calibration versus Mechanical Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Models and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
8509x Modules (RF Two-Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
N4431B Modules (RF Four-Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
N469xA/B Modules (Microwave Two-Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
8506x Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
N4432A and N4433A Modules (Microwave Four-Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Compatible Network Analyzers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Service and Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Contacting Agilent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Returning Devices to Agilent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Recertification of ECal Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Safety and Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Installation Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Instrument Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
2 Preparing ECal for Use
Inspecting ECal Module Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Inspect the Kit Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Record the Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Verify Electrical Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Equipment Required but Not Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
8509x Series Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
8509x Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
N4431B Series Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
N4431B Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
N469xA/B Series Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
N469xA/B Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
N4432A and N4433A Series Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
N4432A Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
N4433A Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Operating and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
ESD Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Connector Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Input Power Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Connecting and Disconnecting ECal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Connect ECal Module to PNA or ENA Analyzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Connect ECal Module to VNA Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
3 Operating ECal Module
Setting Up a Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

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Contents
Required Procedure for All Calibrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Calibration Types Available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
When to Correct for Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Calibration Methods for Non-Insertable Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Finding More Information on Performing a Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Validating a Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Why Validate a Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Measure Known Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Perform ECal Confidence Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
4 Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices
Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Look for Obvious Defects and Damage First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Inspect the Mating Plane Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Inspect Female Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Cleaning Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Cleaning Coax Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Cleaning Precision 7 mm Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Gaging Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Connector Gage Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
When to Gage Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Recognizing Gage Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Reading the Connector Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Gaging Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
3.5 mm, 2.92 mm, 2.4 mm, 1.85 mm, Type-N, 7-16, and Type-F Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
7 mm Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Final Connection Using a Torque Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Separating Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
5 Specifications and Characteristics
Specifications: Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Operating Temperature and Accuracy Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Barometric Pressure and Relative Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Characteristic Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
8509x Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
N4431B (3.5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
N4431B (Type-N 50 Ω) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
N4432A (Type-N 50 Ω) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
N4433A (3.5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
N469xA/B Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Mechanical Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Pin Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Type-N Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Typical Pin Depth Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15

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Supplemental Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Mechanical Dimensions of the Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
Measurement Uncertainty Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Download the Vector Network Analyzer Uncertainty Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
6 Replaceable Parts
Description of This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
7 mm Modules and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Type-N (50 ohm) Modules and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
3.5 mm Modules and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
7-16 Modules and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
2.92 mm Modules and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
2.4 mm Modules and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
1.85 mm Modules and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Type-N (75 ohm) Modules and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Type-F Modules and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
Other ECal Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

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Contents

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1General Information

1-2 Chapter 1
General Information
Manual Overview
Manual Overview
The purpose of this manual is to help you use your Electronic Calibration (ECal) module
confidently and effectively. ECal is a precision, single-connection calibration technique
which uses fully traceable and verifiable electronic standards. Each module has unique
S-parameter data that is stored in the module's memory. During calibration, ECal uses
this data to calculate the error terms for your network analyzer.
This manual provides instructions for operating and maintaining your ECal module. Also
included are calibration procedures (for supported analyzers), mechanical specifications,
and replaceable parts available for each model.
RF Modules
The 8509x and N4431B series provide two-port and four-port calibration solutions with
operating frequencies starting at 300 kHz and ending as high as 13.5 GHz.
Microwave Modules
The N469xA and N469xB series (which replace the 8506x series) and the N4432A and
N4433A series provide two-port and four-port calibration solutions with operating
frequencies starting as low as 300 kHz and ending as high as 67 GHz.
Prerequisite Knowledge
This manual assumes you are trained in proper connector care. Because an accurate
calibration depends on the integrity and cleanliness of the connector interface, a damaged
connector will invalidate the calibration achieved with that module. Refer to the
“Principles of Microwave Connector Care Quick Reference Card” located at the back of this
manual.
Clarifying the Terminology of a Connector Interface
In this manual, adapters, ECal modules, and gage masters are referred to by way of their
interface connector. For example:
• A female adapter has a female interface.
• A male adapter has a male interface.
A connector gage is referred to by way of the connector it measures. For example:
• A male connector gage has a female interface so it can measure male devices.
• A female connector gage has a male interface so it can measure female devices.
Accuracy of Electronic Calibration versus Mechanical Calibration
As the number of DUT test ports increases, the required number of calibration
measurements also increases. This boosts the probability of bad connections and bad
calibrations when mechanical calibration standards are used rather than ECal. Also, test
port cable repeatability and stability errors are amplified by the increased number of
connections and disconnections. To perform an SOLT 4-port calibration, a minimum of

Chapter 1 1-3
General Information
Manual Overview
twelve 1-port standards and three 2-port (thru) standards are measured, requiring a total
of eighteen connections. The same calibration using a 4-port ECal module (N4431B,
N4432A and N4433A) requires only four connections.
Ignoring connection related errors, the following table compares the accuracy of ECal
versus mechanical calibration in various calibration options.
Table 1-1
Mechanical Calibration Type ECal Thru
Type
Measurement ECal Mechanical
Calibration
1-Port, calibration constant (not
data-based) SOL
NA Reflection ++
1-Port, short, open, sliding load NA Reflection +
1-Port, data-based, expanded NA Reflection +
2-Port TRL All types Reflection
Transmission
++
++
≥2-Port, calibration constant
SOL, flush thrua
a. Flush thru should NOT be used when the test port connectors are not the same type as the
calibration standards. SMA and 3.5 mm connectors are mateable but are NOT the same
type.
characterized Reflection
Transmission
++ ++
internal
unknown
Reflection
Transmission
++
external
flusha
Reflection
Transmission
++
≥2-Port, calibration constant
SOL, unknown thru
characterized Reflection
Transmission
++ ++
internal
unknown
Reflection
Transmission
++
=
=
≥2-Port, data-based, expanded,
flush thrua
characterized Reflection
Transmission
+
++
internal
unknown
Reflection
Transmission
+
+
external
flusha
Reflection
Transmission
+
+
≥2-Port, data-based, expanded,
unknown thru
characterized Reflection
Transmission
+
++
internal
unknown
Reflection
Transmission
+
+
++ better; + slightly better; = same

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Models and Options
This section provides the model number, operating characteristics and connector options
available with Agilent RF and microwave ECal modules. You can order ECal modules by
selecting the model number followed by the desired options.
8509x Modules (RF Two-Port)
ECal modules from this series are available with the connector types and frequency ranges
shown in Table 1-2 on page 1-5. Mixed connector options allow you to configure the module
with a different connector type at each port (as shown in Figure 1-2).
Figure 1-1 Model 85092C Option M0F
Figure 1-2 Model 85092C Option 104, 201

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Table 1-2 8509x Modules
Model
Number
Connector
Type
Operating
Frequency
Port A and B Option
-m- and -f- -m- and -m- -f- and -f-
85091C 7 mm 300 kHz to 9 GHz No Connector Option
85091-60004
85092C
Type-N 50 ohm 300 kHz to 9 GHz M0F
85092-60008
00M
85092-60009
00F
85092-60010
Mixed
connector types
– see Table 1-3
300 kHz to 9 GHz See Table 1-3
85092-60004
85093C
3.5 mm 300 kHz to 9 GHz M0F
85093-60008
00M
85093-60009
00F
85093-60010
Mixed
connector types
– see Table 1-3
300 kHz to 9 GHz See Table 1-3
85092-60004
85096C Type-N 75 ohm 300 kHz to 3 GHz M0F
85096-60007
00M
85096-60008
00F
85096-60009
85098C
7-16 300 kHz to 7.5 GHz M0F
85098-60007
00M
85098-60008
00F
85098-60009
Mixed
connector types
– see Table 1-3
300 kHz to 7.5 GHz See Table 1-3
85092-60004
85099C Type-F 300 kHz to 3 GHz M0F
85099-60009
00M
85099-60010
00F
85099-60011
Table 1-3 8509x Mixed Connector Options
Model
Number
Port A Option Port B Option
Type -f- -m- Type -f- -m- Type -f- -m-
85092C Type-N 50Ω103 104 3.5 mm 201 202 7-16a205 206
85093C 3.5 mm 101 102 Type-N 50Ω203 204 7-16a205 206
85098C 7-16a105 106 3.5 mm 201 202 Type-N 50Ω203 204
a. Limits ECal module high frequency to 7.5 GHz.
Other Options Description
00A Adds one -m- to -m- and one -f- to -f- adapter.
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N4431B Modules (RF Four-Port)
ECal modules from this series are available with the connector types and frequency ranges
shown in Table 1-4. Mixed connector options (shown in Table 1-5) allow you to configure
the module with a different connector type at each port.
Figure 1-3 Model N4431B Option 010
Table 1-4 N4431B Modules
Model
Number
Module
Number
Connector Type Port
A,B,C,D
Operating
Frequency
Option
N4431-60006 3.5 mm -f- 300 kHz to
13.5 GHz
010
N4431B N4431-60007 Type-N 50Ω-f- 300 kHz to
13.5 GHz
020
N4431-60008 Mixed connector types – see
Table 1-5 on page 1-7
300 kHz to
13.5 GHz
See Table 1-5
on page 1-7

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Table 1-5 N4431B Mixed Connector Options
Connector Type Port A Option Port B Option Port C Option Port D Option
3.5 mm -f- 101 201 301 401
3.5 mm -m- 102 202 302 402
Type-N 50Ω-f- 103 203 303 403
Type-N 50Ω-m- 104 204 304 404
7-16 -f-a
a. Limits ECal module high frequency to 7.5 GHz.
105 205 305 405
7-16 -m-a106 206 306 406
Other Options Description
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N469xA/B Modules (Microwave Two-Port)
ECal modules from this series are available with the connector types and frequency ranges
shown in Table 1-6. Mixed connector options are not available with this series.
Figure 1-4 Model N4693A Option M0F

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Table 1-6 N469xA/B Modules
Model
Number
Connector
Type
Operating
Frequency
Port A and B Option
-m- and -f- -m- and -m- -f- and -f-
N4690B Type-N 50Ω300 kHz to 18 GHz M0F 00M 00F
Module Part Number
N4690-60004 N4690-60005 N4690-60006
N4691B 3.5 mm 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz M0F 00M 00F
Module Part Number
N4691-60004 N4691-60005 N4690-60006
N4692A 2.92 mm 10 MHz to 40 GHz M0F 00M 00F
Module Part Number
N4692-60001 N4692-60002 N4692-60003
N4693A 2.4 mm 10 MHz to 50 GHz M0F 00M 00F
Module Part Number
N4693-60001 N4693-60002 N4693-60003
N4694A 1.85 mm 10 MHz to 67 GHz M0F 00M 00F
Module Part Number
N4694-60001 N4694-60002 N4694-60003
N4696B 7 mm 300 kHz to 18 GHz No Connector Option
Module Part Number
N4696-60004
Other Options Description
00A Adds one -m- to -m- and one -f- to -f- adapter (not available with N4696B).
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8506x Modules
ECal modules in this series are no longer available for purchase, but may be returned to
Agilent for service and recertification. The 8506x series has been replaced by the
N469xA/B series. See “N469xA/B Modules (Microwave Two-Port)” on page 1-8.
Figure 1-5 Model 85062B
8506xA series modules with serial numbers below 800 need to be retrofitted for operation
with the 85097B VNA interface kit. The retrofitting must be done by a qualified Agilent
Technologies service office. See “Contacting Agilent” on page 1-15.
Table 1-7 8506x Modules
Model
Number
Connector
Type
Operating
Frequency
85060B 7 mm 1 to 18 GHz
85062B 3.5 mm 1 to 26.5 GHz
85064B Type-N 50Ω1 to 18 GHz

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N4432A and N4433A Modules (Microwave Four-Port)
N4432A and N4433A Modules (Microwave Four-Port)
ECal modules from this series are available with the connector types and frequency ranges
shown in Table 1-8. Mixed connector options (shown in Table 1-9) allow you to configure
the module with a different connector type at each port.
Figure 1-6 Model N4433A Option 010
Table 1-8 N4432A and N4433A Modules
Model
Number
Module
Number
Connector Type Port
A,B,C,D
Operating
Frequency
Option
N4432A N4432-60003 Type-N 50Ω-f- 300 kHz to 18 GHz 020
N4432-60005 Mixed connector types – see
Table 1-9 on page 1-12
300 kHz to 18 GHz See Table 1-9
on page 1-12
N4433A N4433-60003 3.5 mm -f- 300 kHz to 20 GHz 010
N4433-60004 Mixed connector types – see
Table 1-10 on page 1-12
300 kHz to 20 GHz See
Table 1-10 on
page 1-12

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N4432A and N4433A Modules (Microwave Four-Port)
Table 1-9 N4432A Mixed Connector Options
Connector Type Port A Option Port B Option Port C Option Port D Option
3.5 mm -f-a
a. Frequency range of ECal module limited by other connectors.
101 201 301 401
3.5 mm -m-a102 202 302 402
Type-N 50Ω-f- 103 203 303 403
Type-N 50Ω-m- 104 204 304 404
Other Options Description
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Table 1-10 N4433A Mixed Connector Options
Connector Type Port A Option Port B Option Port C Option Port D Option
3.5 mm -f- 101 201 301 401
3.5 mm -m- 102 202 302 402
Other Options Description
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1A7 Adds ISO 17025 compliant calibration.
A6J Adds ANSI Z540 compliant calibration.