The Keysight Technologies 85052C is a precision 3.5 mm vector network analyzer (VNA) calibration kit operating from DC to 26.5 GHz. Designed primarily for TRL (Thru-Reflect-Line) and LRL calibration, the kit contains precision 50-ohm airlines, offset opens, offset shorts, broadband loads, precision adapters, and torque tools. It enables highly accurate 2-port calibration of compatible VNAs to ensure measurement traceability.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesNone (Passive Mechanical Kit)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyNone (Passive)
Operating Temperature20 °C to 26 °C (Recommended Calibration Temperature)
Dimensions (W×H×D)410 mm × 170 mm × 320 mm (Typical Case)
Weight3.2

General Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency RangeDC to 26.5 GHz
Nominal Impedance50 Ω
Connector Type3.5 mm
Calibration Methods SupportedTRL (Thru-Reflect-Line), LRL, Full 2-Port, Response

Broadband Load Standards

ParameterValue
Broadband Load Frequency RangeDC to 26.5 GHz
Broadband Load Return Loss (DC to ≤2 GHz)≥ 46 dB

Airline Standards

ParameterValue
Long Precision Airline Frequency Range> 2 to ≤ 7 GHz
Long Precision Airline Return Loss (>2 to ≤7 GHz)≥ 56 dB
Short Precision Airline Frequency Range> 7 to ≤ 26.5 GHz
Short Precision Airline Return Loss (>7 to ≤26.5 GHz)≥ 50 dB
Precision Airline Nominal Impedance50 Ω

Adapter Specifications

ParameterValue
Precision Adapter Return Loss (DC to ≤2 GHz)≥ 30 dB
Included Precision Adapters3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f), 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (m), 3.5 mm (m) to 3.5 mm (f)

Open & Short Standards

ParameterValue
Offset Open Phase Deviation (DC to ≤3 GHz)±0.65° from nominal
Offset Short Phase Deviation (DC to ≤3 GHz)±0.50° from nominal
Included Open Standards3.5 mm (m) offset open, 3.5 mm (f) offset open
Included Short Standards3.5 mm (m) offset short, 3.5 mm (f) offset short

Mechanical & Connector Specifications

ParameterValue
Torque Wrench Size5/16 in (8 mm)
Torque Wrench Torque Setting90 N-cm (8 lb-in)
Open-End Spanner Wrench Size7 mm

Environmental & Calibration Traceability

ParameterValue
Calibration Definition MediaDisk (for loading into network analyzer)
Calibration CertificateCommercial calibration certificate included

Broadband Load Specifications

ParameterValue
Broadband Load Return Loss (2 to 13.5 GHz)≥ 40 dB
Broadband Load Return Loss (13.5 to 26.5 GHz)≥ 36 dB

Precision Adapter Specifications

ParameterValue
Precision Adapter Return Loss (2 to 18 GHz)≥ 28 dB
Precision Adapter Return Loss (18 to 26.5 GHz)≥ 26 dB

Open Standard Specifications

ParameterValue
Offset Open Phase Deviation (3 to 8 GHz)±1.5°
Offset Open Phase Deviation (8 to 26.5 GHz)±2.5°

Short Standard Specifications

ParameterValue
Offset Short Phase Deviation (3 to 8 GHz)±1.0°
Offset Short Phase Deviation (8 to 26.5 GHz)±2.0°

Airline Specifications

ParameterValue
Airline Electrical Length (Short)42.3 ps
Airline Electrical Length (Long)169.3 ps
Airline Physical Length (Short)1.269 cm
Airline Physical Length (Long)5.076 cm

Included Components

ParameterValue
Broadband Load Part Number (Female)85052-60010
Broadband Load Part Number (Male)85052-60011
Short Standard Part Number (Female)85052-60006
Short Standard Part Number (Male)85052-60007
Open Standard Part Number (Female)85052-60008
Open Standard Part Number (Male)85052-60009
Long Airline Part Number85052-60036
Short Airline Part Number85052-60035

Environmental

ParameterValue
Calibration Temperature Range20 °C to 26 °C
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +75 °C

Component Part Numbers

ParameterValue
Precision Adapter 3.5 mm f-f Part Number85052-60012
Precision Adapter 3.5 mm m-m Part Number85052-60014
Precision Adapter 3.5 mm m-f Part Number85052-60013
Spanner Wrench Part Number8710-1761
Torque Wrench Part Number8710-1765

Mechanical Specifications

ParameterValue
Precision Adapter Pin Depth Limits0.0025 to 0.013 mm
Fixed Load Pin Depth Limits0.0025 to 0.013 mm
Open Standard Pin Depth Limits0.000 to 0.0127 mm
Short Standard Pin Depth Limits0.000 to 0.0127 mm

Technology

RF & Microwave

Applications

Vector Network Analyzer Calibration