The Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 85053A is a 3.5 mm verification kit designed to verify the error-corrected measurement performance of Vector Network Analyzer systems, specifically the HP 8510 and other compatible high-performance VNAs. The kit includes precision standards with traceable measurement data for verifying system accuracy.
Specifications
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 20 °C to 26 °C |
General Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz |
| Connector Type | Precision 3.5 mm |
| System Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Compatible Vector Network Analyzers | HP 8510 series, HP 8720 series, Keysight PNA series |
| Compatible Calibration Kits | HP/Keysight 85052B, 85052D (3.5 mm) |
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 12 months |
Kit Contents and Standards
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Attenuators Included | 20 dB and 40 dB precision attenuators |
| Airlines Included | 7.5 cm beadless coaxial airline |
| Mismatch Airlines Included | 7.5 cm beadless stepped impedance airline |
| Data Media Provided | Data disk / storage media containing calibration and measurement data |
| Tools Included | None (uses tools from calibration kit) |
Standard Device Details
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 20 dB Attenuator Part Number | 08505-60113 |
| 40 dB Attenuator Part Number | 08505-60114 |
| 50 Ω Airline Part Number | 85053-60005 |
| 25 Ω Stepped Airline Part Number | 85053-60006 |
Electrical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Impedance of Standards | 50 Ω (except mismatch airline) |
| Stepped Airline Nominal Impedance | 25 Ω |
| Maximum Input Power | 1 W (average) for attenuators |
Mechanical and Dimensions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Airline Length | 7.5 cm |
| Airline Center Conductor Diameter | 1.52 mm (nominal) |
| Airline Outer Conductor Inside Diameter | 3.50 mm (nominal) |
| Connector Gender Configuration | Precision male to female on attenuators, sexless outer/mating inner on airlines |
Environmental & Metrology
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibration Reference Temperature | 23 °C ± 1 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +75 °C |
| Traceability | Traceable to National Metrology Institutes (NIST) |
| Relative Humidity Range (Operating) | Non-condensing |
Technology
Coaxial RF & Microwave Calibration
Applications
Vector Network Analyzer error-corrected performance verification