The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 85033E is a precision 3.5 mm, 50 Ω coaxial SOLT calibration kit for vector network analyzers. It provides male and female open, short, and fixed load standards and a torque wrench, and is specified from DC to 9 GHz. Optional phase‑matched adapters enable accurate calibration of non‑insertable devices.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | None (passive mechanical standards) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | None (no external power required) |
Performance and Kit Definition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC - 9 GHz |
| System Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Connector Interface | 3.5 mm precision coax (APC‑3.5), sexed |
| Calibration Method Support | SOLT (Short‑Open‑Load‑Thru); 1‑port and 2‑port |
| Included Standards | Open (male), Open (female), Short (male), Short (female), Fixed Load (male), Fixed Load (female) |
| Port Gender Configuration | Male and female standards included |
| Reference Plane Definition | Mated connector plane; zero‑length thru |
| Calibration Coefficient Reference Temperature | 23 °C |
Open Standard (Male) Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Open Male) | DC - 9 GHz |
Open Standard (Female) Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Open Female) | DC - 9 GHz |
Short Standard (Male) Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Short Male) | DC - 9 GHz |
Short Standard (Female) Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Short Female) | DC - 9 GHz |
Load Standard (Male) Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Load Male) | DC - 9 GHz |
Load Standard (Female) Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (Load Female) | DC - 9 GHz |
Thru/Adapter Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Thru Type | Zero‑length (direct mated male‑female connection) |
| Frequency Range (Thru) | DC - 9 GHz |
Connector and Mechanical Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Connector Interface Standard | 3.5 mm precision (APC‑3.5), 50 Ω |
| Connector Gender Availability | Male and female |
| Recommended Connector Torque | 8 in·lb (0.90 N·m) |
| Included Torque Wrench | Yes (for 3.5 mm connectors) |
| Maximum Operating Frequency of Connector | 26.5 GHz (3.5 mm connector standard) |
| Mechanical Compatibility | Mechanically compatible with SMA/APC‑3.5 interfaces |
Compatibility and Analyzer Support
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Analyzer Platforms | Agilent/Keysight network analyzers |
| Supported Calibration Workflows | 1‑port SOLT; full 2‑port SOLT |
| Required Cal Kit Definition ID | 85033E (where available in analyzer firmware) |
Physical Characteristics and Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Kit Contents Summary | Six 3.5 mm standards (male/female opens, shorts, loads) and a torque wrench |
Technology
3.5 mm 50 Ω coaxial SOLT calibration standards
Applications
Calibration of Agilent/Keysight vector network analyzers (1‑port and 2‑port SOLT) from DC to 9 GHz; accurate measurements of insertable and, with options, non‑insertable devices.