Keysight Technologies 86211A Service manual

Keysight 86211A 75 Ohm
Type-F Adapter Kit
Operating and
Service Manual

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Edition 6, March 18, 2019
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirement. This affixed product label
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Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
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Table of Contents
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product category: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sales and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1Introduction
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2 Switch Configuration
Performance Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Equipment and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connector Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 86211A adapter kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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List of Tables
Table 2-1 Performance characteristics of the 86211A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 2-2 Electrical characteristics of the 86211A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 2-3 Performance characteristics of the 86211A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 2-4 Equipment and supplies for the 86211A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Keysight 86211A 75 Ohm Type-F Adapter Kit
Operating and Service Manual
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1 Introduction
General Information 12
Product Overview 13
This chapter provides an overview of the Keysight 86211A 75 Ohm Type-F Adapter Kit.

1Introduction
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General Information
To obtain optimum performance from this adapter kit, observe these simple precautions:
– Keep the protective plastic end-caps on the adapters when not in use.
– Make connections carefully to avoid misalignment and connector damage, which will result in
inaccurate measurements.
– Keep the connectors free of dirt and any particles.
– When you clean the connectors, try using compressed air first. Do not use abrasives. If further
cleaning is required, refer to the Connector Care for RF and Microwave Coaxial Connectors
document. It can be viewed online by searching for part number 08510-90064 at
http://www.keysight.com.
– Periodically gage the adapter connectors using the instructions provided in the Connector Care
for RF and Microwave Coaxial Connectors document.

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Product Overview
The 86211A 75 Ohm Type-F Adapter Kit contains the adapters required for interconnections and
test setups between 75 Wsystems or devices with type-N connectors and devices with 75 Wtype-F
connectors.
Contents
The 86211A adapter kit contains the following items:
– Test port adapter, 75 W type-F (m) to type-N (m) (Keysight part number 1250-2369)
– Test port adapter, 75 Wtype-F (m) to type-N (f) (Keysight part number 1250-2368)
– Test port adapter, 75 Wtype-F (f) to type-F (f) (Keysight part number 1250-2350), quantity 2
– Storage box (Keysight part number 9211-1582)
– Storage box foam pad (Keysight part number 85023-80005)
– Operating and Service Manual (Keysight part number 86211-90001)
Figure 1-1 86211A adapter kit

1Introduction
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Switch Configuration 2
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2 Switch Configuration
Performance Characteristics 16
Electrical Characteristics 16
General Characteristics 16
Replaceable Parts 16
Equipment and Supplies 17
Connector Maintenance 17
This chapter provides the characteristics and maintenance information for the 86211A adapter kit.

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Performance Characteristics
Performance characteristics are non-warranted parameters provided for use in applying the
adapters. These characteristics are representative of most adapters, though not necessarily tested
in each kit.
Electrical Characteristics
General Characteristics
Replaceable Parts
There are no replaceable components for the adapters. A worn or damaged adapter must be
replaced in whole.
Table 2-1 Performance characteristics of the 86211A
Performance characteristic 86211A
Frequency range DC to 2 GHz
Impendence (nominal) 75 W
Table 2-2 Electrical characteristics of the 86211A
Electrical characteristic
Prod uct model
1250-1350 1250-2368 1250-2369
Insertion loss (IL) At 2 GHz: –0.3 dB At 2 GHz: –0.1 dB At 2 GHz: –0.1 dB
Return loss (VSWR) At 2 GHz: 32 dB 1.05 max) At 2GHz: 20 dB (1.22 max) At 2GHz: 20 dB (1.22 max)
Table 2-3 Performance characteristics of the 86211A
General characteristic 86211A
Net weight 0.45 kg (1 lb.)
Shipping weight 0.91 kg (2 lb.)

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Equipment and Supplies
The following equipment and supplies are required for the maintenance and use of, but are not
supplied with, your 86211A adapter kit.
Connector Maintenance
For information on cleaning and gaging connectors, refer to the Connector Care for RF and
Microwave Coaxial Connectors document. It can be viewed online by searching for part number
08510-90064 at www.keysight.com.
Table 2-4 Equipment and supplies for the 86211A
Item Part number
Type-N gage set (part of the 85032F calibration kit) 85054-60059
Torque wrench, 3/4”, 136 N-cm (12 in-lb) 8710-1766
Torque wrench, 12 mm, 180 N-cm (15 in-lb) none[a]
[a] You can purchase torque wrenches at www.etorque.com.
Document: Connector Care for RF and Microwave Coaxial Connectors 08510-90064

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