Rosenberger 19CK010-150 User manual

User Manual
SMP Calibration Kit 19CK010-150
Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
P.O.Box 1260 D-84526 Tittmoning Germany
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19CK010-150

User Manual
SMP Calibration Kit 19CK010-150
Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG
P.O.Box 1260 D-84526 Tittmoning Germany
www.rosenberger.com
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Contents
1. General Information
Calibration Kit Normal Use 1.1
Warnings 1.2
Kit Contents 1.3
Kit Documentation 1.4
Calibration Certificate 1.5
2. Specifications
Environmental Requirements 2.1
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications 2.2
3. Standard Definitions
Standard Definitions 3.1
Installation of Standard Definitions 3.2
Standard Definitions file nomenclature 3.3
4. VNA Calibration
VNA Calibration 4.1
Calibration Check 4.2
5. Calibration Kit Service
Calibration Interval 5.1
Spare Parts 5.2
Where to send a Kit for Re-Calibration / Repair 5.3
Extent of Rosenberger Re-Calibration Services 5.4
6. Use, Maintenance and Care
Connector Care 6.1
Interface Dimensions and Gauging 6.2
Handling and Storage 6.3
7. Connections

User Manual
SMP Calibration Kit 19CK010-150
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1. General Information
This User Manual is valid for the Calibration Kit
 19CK010-150 (Industrial Version)
1.1 Calibration Kit Normal Use
Calibration Kits are used as an accessory for Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) to perform
vector-error correction. Vector-error correction is the process of characterizing systematic errors
of the measurement system by measuring known calibration standards, and then
mathematically removing the effects of these errors from subsequent measurements. The
measurement accuracy of the calibrated VNA depends mainly on the quality of the calibration kit
used. Contributing factors are noise, linearity and temperature stability of the VNA, transmission
and reflection stability of a test port cable as well as operator experience and care.
VNAs usually offer several techniques for correcting systematic measurement errors. The
standards in this calibration kit allow you to perform one-port OSL (OSM) or two-port OSLT
(TOSM) and TRM (TMR) calibrations from DC up to 40 GHz for measurements of components
with SMP connectors.
RPC-2.92 to SMP adapters are included in this calibration kit to interface with standard
2.92 mm, K or 3.5 mm test port cables and VNAs.
1.2 Warnings
The calibration standards of this calibration kit are mechanically extremely sensitive devices.
High accelerations e.g. when falling down or high forces to the connector fingers will damage
them.
When connecting and disconnecting male and female connectors keep them in a straight line as
much as possible. Radial misalignment (more than permitted) stresses the fingers of the female
outer conductor significantly and leads to bent or broken fingers. This results in a very unstable
or bad RF performance.
Connect the calibration standards only to test ports and other devices that have been cleaned
and checked for gauge, concentricity and integrity of the contact fingers. Detailed procedures
are described in Chapter 6 and 7.
Tighten the connector coupling nuts of the RPC-2.92 interfaces to the recommended torque with
a torque wrench (e.g. Rosenberger 03W021-000) while holding the RPC-2.92 female counter-
part with a wrench (e.g. Rosenberger Combi Wrench 03W021-000). Do not over torque!
Consider the power applied to the Load calibration standards. Maximum power limits for the
sum of RF and DC power are defined in the specific data sheets.
It is good lab practice to use at least an ESD wrist strap when handling calibration standards or
DUTs on a VNA although the calibration standards themselves are not ESD sensitive. Please
consult your VNA manual.

User Manual
SMP Calibration Kit 19CK010-150
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Follow further limitations given in the specific data sheets.
1.3 Kit Contents
Table 1-1 Parts of the 19CK010-150 Calibration Kit
Device Part number Remarks Quantity
Open circuit plug 19S12L-000D3 1
Open circuit jack 19K12L-000D3 1
Short circuit plug 19S12S-000D3 1
Short circuit jack 19K12S-000D3 1
Calibration load plug 19S150-C10D3 1
Calibration load jack 19K150-C10D3 1
Calibration adaptor plug/plug 19S121-S20D3 1
Calibration adaptor jack/jack 19K121-K20D3 1
Calibration adaptor plug/jack 19S121-K20D3 1
Calibration adaptor plug/plug 02S119-S20D3 1
Calibration adaptor jack/jack 02K119-K20D3 1
1.4 Kit Documentation
 USB-Stick
Standard Definitions as data files for Vector Network Anaylzer Families PNA
(Keysight/Agilent) and ZVA (Rohde&Schwarz). Calibration Certificate as PDF-file.
 Standard Definitions Cards
Printed Standard Definitions that can be used on nearly all Vector Network Analyzers.
 Kit Info Card
Handling precautions and information for installing Standard Definitions on a Vector Net-
work Analyzer.
 Calibration Certificate
See chapter Calibration Certificate.
 User Manual
(This document)
1.5 Calibration Certificate
Each calibration kit comes with a calibration certificate. Measurement results and uncertainties
for all calibration standards are included.
Standard scope of delivery is the Factory Calibration.

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An Accredited Calibration is not available.
2. Specifications
2.1 Environmental Requirements
The electrical performance of vector network analyzers and test port cables are sensitive to am-
bient temperature drift. Most manufacturers limit the allowable temperature drift to ± 1 K during
measurement calibration and during measurements when the network analyser error correction
is turned on. For further information please refer to the VNA specifications.
NOTE: With your fingers being a heat source, avoid unnecessarily handling the devices
during calibration.
The calibration standards are less sensitive to temperature changes. The operating temperature
range for which the specifications are valid is defined in the specific data sheets.
2.2 Electrical and mechanical Specifications
Electrical and mechanical specifications are defined for all calibration standards in the specific
data sheets.
3. Standard Definitions
3.1 Standard Definitions
Standard definitions provide the data needed to mathematically describe the electrical charac-
teristics of each calibration standard. For this calibration kit standard definitions are available:
 Model based (standard delivery): These are the traditional standard definitions and can be
used on both old and modern VNAs. The values of these constants are theoretically derived
from the physical dimensions and material of each calibration standard, or from actual meas-
ured response. All necessary values are printed on the Standard Definition Cards and stored
as data files on an USB stick. Both are included with this calibration kit.
These standard definitions are used in the calibration of the VNA to determine the systematic
errors of the measurement system. Please always use the most recent source of information
(Standard Definitions Cards or VNA specific files).