85032F

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)Calibration Kits

The Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent) 85032F is a high-precision Type-N mechanical calibration kit designed for vector network analyzers (VNAs). Operating from DC to 9 GHz, it features precision male and female 50 Ω loads along with combined open/short standards. It is widely used to perform systematic error characterization and calibration in RF and microwave laboratory environments.

Specifications

Physical

Parameter	Value
Operating Temperature	15 to 35 °C

General System Specifications

Parameter	Value
Frequency Range	DC to 9 GHz
Nominal Impedance	50 Ω
Connector Type	Type-N
Connector Gender Configuration	Male and Female
Compatible Vector Network Analyzers	Keysight/Agilent ENA, PNA, and FieldFox series VNAs

Broadband Load Standards Parameters

Parameter	Value
Male Load Return Loss (DC to 2 GHz)	≥ 49 dB (SWR ≤ 1.007)
Male Load Return Loss (2 to 3 GHz)	≥ 46 dB (SWR ≤ 1.010)
Male Load Return Loss (3 to 9 GHz)	≥ 40 dB (SWR ≤ 1.020)
Female Load Return Loss (DC to 2 GHz)	≥ 49 dB (SWR ≤ 1.007)
Female Load Return Loss (2 to 3 GHz)	≥ 46 dB (SWR ≤ 1.010)
Female Load Return Loss (3 to 9 GHz)	≥ 40 dB (SWR ≤ 1.020)
Load DC Resistance Accuracy	50 Ω ± 0.5 Ω (± 1%)
Maximum Power Rating (Continuous Wave)	1 W

Open Standards Parameters

Parameter	Value
Open Standard DC Resistance	Infinite (Open Circuit)

Short Standards Parameters

Parameter	Value
Short Standard DC Resistance	0 Ω (Short Circuit)

Mechanical & Connector Physical Properties

Parameter	Value
Recommended Connection Torque Limit	1.3 N-m (12 in-lb)
Required Torque Wrench Hex Size	3/4 inch (19 mm)

Environmental Specifications

Parameter	Value
Calibration Verification Temperature Range	20 °C to 26 °C (± 1 °C from environmental calibration)
Storage Temperature Range	-40 °C to +75 °C
Relative Humidity Limits	Non-condensing

Metrology & Traceability

Parameter	Value
Calibration Interval Recommendation	12 Months

Physical Characteristics & Storage

Parameter	Value
Included Standards - Male Open/Short	Part Number 85032-60011
Included Standards - Female Open/Short	Part Number 85032-60012
Included Standards - Male 50 Ω Fixed Load	Part Number 85032-60017
Included Standards - Female 50 Ω Fixed Load	Part Number 85032-60018

Phase Specifications

Parameter	Value
Male Open Deviation from Nominal Phase (DC to 2 GHz)	±0.6°
Male Open Deviation from Nominal Phase (2 to 3 GHz)	±1.0°
Male Open Deviation from Nominal Phase (3 to 9 GHz)	±2.5°
Female Open Deviation from Nominal Phase (DC to 2 GHz)	±0.6°
Female Open Deviation from Nominal Phase (2 to 3 GHz)	±1.0°
Female Open Deviation from Nominal Phase (3 to 9 GHz)	±2.5°
Male Short Deviation from Nominal Phase (DC to 2 GHz)	±0.6°
Male Short Deviation from Nominal Phase (2 to 3 GHz)	±1.0°
Male Short Deviation from Nominal Phase (3 to 9 GHz)	±2.5°
Female Short Deviation from Nominal Phase (DC to 2 GHz)	±0.6°
Female Short Deviation from Nominal Phase (2 to 3 GHz)	±1.0°
Female Short Deviation from Nominal Phase (3 to 9 GHz)	±2.5°

Standard Definitions

Parameter	Value
Male Open Offset Delay	17.544 ps
Male Open Offset Loss	1.6 GOhm/s
Male Open C0 Coefficient	104.54 fF
Male Open C1 Coefficient	-1.1002 fF/GHz
Male Open C2 Coefficient	0.054343 fF/GHz²
Male Open C3 Coefficient	-0.0010221 fF/GHz³
Female Open Offset Delay	0 ps
Female Open Offset Loss	1.6 GOhm/s
Female Open C0 Coefficient	62.143 fF
Female Open C1 Coefficient	-0.15105 fF/GHz
Female Open C2 Coefficient	0.06412 fF/GHz²
Female Open C3 Coefficient	-0.0019796 fF/GHz³
Male Short Offset Delay	17.544 ps
Male Short Offset Loss	1.6 GOhm/s
Female Short Offset Delay	0 ps
Female Short Offset Loss	1.6 GOhm/s

Technology

Mechanical Calibration Kit

Applications

Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) System Calibration