Agilent Technologies 85050C Manual

User’s and Service Guide
Agilent Technologies 85050C
7 mm Precision Calibration Kit
This manual applies directly to 85050C calibration kits with serial number prefix 3106A.
The calibration devices in this kit are individually serialized. Record the device serial
numbers in the table provided in this manual (see “Recording the Device Serial Numbers”
in Chapter 1.)
Agilent Part Number: 85050-90051
Printed in USA
Print Date: October 2006
Supersedes: June 2002
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Contents
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1. General Information
Calibration Kit Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Calibration Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Incoming Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Recording the Device Serial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Calibration Kits Documented in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Calibration Kit History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
85050C Kits with Serial Prefix 3027A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
2. Specifications
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Temperature—What to Watch Out For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Pin Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Precision Airline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Electrical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
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
Cleaning Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Gaging Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Connector Gage Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
When to Gage Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Reading the Connector Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Gaging Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Gaging the Airline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
How to Make a Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
How to Separate a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Using the TRL Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Pin/Collet Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Using the Pin/Collet Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Using the Centering Beads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
4. Performance Verification
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
How Agilent Verifies the Devices in Your Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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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
Where to Look for More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Contacting Agilent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
6. Replaceable Parts
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
A. Standard Definitions
Version Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Standard Class Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Blank Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-5
Nominal Standard Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7
Setting the System Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7
Blank Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-10

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1General Information

1-2 85050C
General Information
Calibration Kit Overview
Calibration Kit Overview
The Agilent 85050C 7 mm calibration kit is used to calibrate Agilent network analyzers up
to 18 GHz for measurements of components with 7 mm connectors.
The standards in this calibration kit allow you to perform 2-port TRL (thru-reflect-line)
calibrations.
This manual describes the 85050C calibration kit and provides replacement part numbers,
specifications, and procedures for using, maintaining, and troubleshooting the kit.
Kit Contents
The 85050C calibration kit includes the following items:
• calibration kit storage kit
• user’s and service guide
• offset open and shorts, broadband load, and lowband load termination
• 7 mm to 7 mm precision airline
• 7 mm to 7 mm TRL adapter
• screw-on gage 7 mm
• collet extractor tool
• center conductor collets
• pin-collet assembly
• 3/4 in, 135 N-cm (12 in-lb) torque wrench for use on the 7 mm connectors
• data disk that contains the calibration definitions of the devices in the kit for 8510
systems
• data disk set that contains the specifications and performance verification data for 8510
systems
Refer to Table 6-1 on page 6-2 and for a complete list of kit contents and their associated
part numbers.
Offset Opens and Shorts
The offset opens and shorts are built from parts that 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 that 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

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General Information
Incoming Inspection
180 degrees at all frequencies.
Broadband Load
The broadband load is a metrology-grade termination that has been optimized for
performance up to 18 GHz. The rugged internal structure provides for highly repeatable
connections. A distributed resistive element on sapphire provides excellent stability and
return loss. The broadband load is a valid substitute for a lowband load.
Precision Airline
The precision airline is a metrology-grade impedance reference device. The characteristic
impedance (Z0) of the line establishes the reference impedance after error correction is
applied.
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:
• resident within the analyzer
• loaded from the provided disk
• 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.
Equipment Required but Not Supplied
Connector cleaning supplies and various electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices
are not supplied with the calibration kit but are required to ensure successful operation of
the kit. Refer to Table 6-2 on page 6-3 for ordering information.
Incoming Inspection
Refer to “Kit Contents” on page 1-2 to verify a complete shipment. Use Table 1-1 to record
the serial numbers of all serialized devices in your kit.
Check for damage. The foam-lined storage case provides protection during shipping. If the
case or any device appears damaged, or if the shipment is incomplete, refer to “Contacting
Agilent” on page 5-4. Agilent will arrange for repair or replacement of incomplete or
damaged shipments without waiting for a settlement from the transportation company.

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General Information
Serial Numbers
See “Returning a Kit or Device to Agilent” on page 5-3.
Serial Numbers
A serial number is attached to this calibration kit. The first four digits followed by a letter
comprise the serial number prefix; the last five digits are the suffix, unique to each
calibration kit.
Recording the Device Serial Numbers
In addition to the kit serial number, the devices in the kit are individually serialized (serial
numbers are labeled onto the body of each device). Record these serial numbers in
Table 1-1. Recording the serial numbers will prevent confusing the devices in this kit with
similar devices from other kits.
Table 1-1 Serial Number Record for the 85050C
Device Serial Number
Calibration kit
7 mm Precision Airline
Lowband load
Broadband load
Open
Short (collet style)
Short (threaded center conductor style)
TRL adapter
Connector Gage
Gage Master
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

85050C 1-5
General Information
Calibration Kits Documented in This Manual
Calibration Kits Documented in This Manual
This manual applies to any 85050C calibration kit whose serial number is listed on the
title page. If your calibration kit has a different serial number prefix, refer to the
“Calibration Kit History” section below for information on how this manual applies.
Calibration Kit History
This section describes calibration kits with serial number prefixes lower that the ones
listed on the title page.
85050C Kits with Serial Prefix 3027A
These calibration kits did not have the calibration definitions disk to support the Agilent
8510C network analyzer. The part numbers provided in this manual are the recommended
replacement parts for these kits. The devices in these kits should meet the specifications
published in this manual.
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 2-2
on page 2-5) or from bad connection techniques, can also damage these devices.

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General Information
Calibration Kits Documented in This Manual

85050C 2-1
2Specifications

2-2 85050C
Specifications
Environmental Requirements
Environmental Requirements
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.
Table 2-1 Environmental Requirements
Parameter Limits
Temper ature
Operatinga
a. The temperature range over which the calibration standards maintain conformance to their
specifications.
+20 °C to +26 °C
Storage −40 °C to +75 °C
Error-corrected rangeb
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.
± 1 °C of measurement calibration temperature
Altitude
Operating < 4,500 meters (≈15,000 feet)
Storage < 4,500 meters (≈15,000 feet)
Relative humidity Always non-condensing
Operating Up to 80% at 30°C
Storage Up to 95% at 40°C

85050C 2-3
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 the 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 3-6 explains how to use gages to determine if the kit devices
have maintained their mechanical integrity. Refer to Table 2-2 on page 2-5 for typical and
observed pin depth limits.
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 in which the center conductor extends beyond the outer
conductor mating plane. This condition will indicate a positive value on the connector gage.
Recession is the condition in which the center conductor is set back from the outer
conductor mating plane. This condition will indicate a negative value on the connector
gage.

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Specifications
Mechanical Characteristics
Figure 2-1 Connector Pin Depth
The pin depth value of each calibration device in the 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 the kit take
into account the effect of pin depth on the device’s performance. Table 2-2 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).

85050C 2-5
Specifications
Mechanical Characteristics
NOTE When measuring pin depth, the measured value (resultant average of three
or more measurements) is not the true value. Always compare the measured
value with the observed pin depth limits in Table 2-2 to evaluate the
condition of device connectors.
Precision Airline
• The actual length of the calibration airline is on a label installed in a recess within the
knurled portion of the outer conductor.
• Diameters “D” and “d” are matched in the factory to assure a return loss ≥ 60 dB. Do not
intermix the center and outer conductors between calibration kits.
• Measurement by the user of the diameters is not recommended, and will cause damage
to the calibration airline, due to the lack of proper measuring equipment and tooling.
Table 2-2 Pin Depth Limits
Device Typical Pin Depth
micrometers
(10–4 inches)
Measurement Uncertaintya
micrometers
(10–4 inches)
a. Approximately +2 sigma to −2 sigma of gage uncertainty based on studies done at the factory
according to recommended procedures.
Observed Pin Depth Limitsb
micrometers
(10–4 inches)
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.
Opens 0 to −12.7
(0 to −5.0)
+10.02 to −10.2
(+ 4.0 to −4.0)
+10.2 to −22.91
(+ 4.0 to −9.0)
Shorts 0 to −5.1
(0 to −2.0)
+6.4 to −6.4
(+ 2.5 to −2.5)
+6.4 to −11.4
(+ 2.5 to −4.5)
Lowband loads 0 to −50.8
(0 to −20.0)
+4.1 to −4.1
(+ 1.6 to −1.6)
+4.1 to −54.9
(+ 1.6 to −21.6)
Broadband
loads
0 to −7.62
(0 to −3.0)
+4.1 to −4.1
(+ 1.6 to −1.6)
+4.1 to −11.7
(+ 1.6 to −4.6)
TRL adapter
(test port end)
0 to −50.8
(0 to −20.0)
+4.1 to −4.1
(+ 1.6 to −1.6)
+4.1 to −54.9
(+ 1.6 to −21.6)
TRL adapter
(airline end)
0 to −5.1
(0 to −2.0)
+4.1 to −4.1
(+ 1.6 to −1.6)
+4.1 to −9.1
(+ 1.6 to −3.6)

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Specifications
Mechanical Characteristics
Figure 2-2 7 mm Airline Mechanical Dimensions

85050C 2-7
Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
The electrical specifications in Table 2-3 apply to the devices in your calibration kit when
connected with an Agilent precision interface.
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 Your Kit” on page 4-2 for more information.
Table 2-3 Electrical Specifications for 85050C 7 mm Devices
Device Specification Frequency (GHz)
Lowband load ≥ 52 dΒ Return loss dc to 2 GHza
a. This lowband fixed load is not used or specified at frequencies greater than 2 GHz in
this kit. The same device having the same part number may be used elsewhere in
another kit, or by itself and have the following characteristics:
≥ 52 dB Return loss, dc to 5 GHz (specified)
≥ 46 dB Return loss, 5 GHz to 6 GHz (specified)
≥ 23 dB Return loss, 6 GHz to 18 GHz (typical)
Broadband load ≥ 38 dΒ Return loss dc to 18 GHz
Shortb(collet style)
b. The specifications for the opens and shorts are given as allowed deviation from the
nominal model as defined in the standard definitions (see “Nominal Standard
Definitions” on page A-7).
±0.2°from nominal dc to 2 GHzc
c. Nominal, in this case, means the electrical characteristics as defined by the calibration
definitions supplied on the calibration definitions disk.
±0.3°from nominal 2 to 8 GHzc
±0.5°from nominal 8 to 18 GHzc
Shortb(threaded center
conductor style)
±0.2°from nominal dc to 2 GHzc
±0.3°from nominal 2 to 8 GHzc
±0.5°from nominal 8 to 18 GHzc
Openb±0.3°from nominal dc to 2 GHzc
±0.4°from nominal 2 to 18 GHzc
±0.6°from nominal 8 to 18 GHzc
Precision Airline ≥ 60 dΒ Return loss 2 to 18 GHzd
d. This specification is based on mechanical measurements. Refer to the Certificate of
Calibration that came with your kit for the exact dimensions of your airline.

2-8 85050C
Specifications
Electrical Specifications