The Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent) 85053B is a 3.5 mm verification kit designed to verify the measurement calibration of compatible Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs). Covering a frequency range from 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz, this precision metrology kit contains standard components with traceable measurement data for verifying system performance and ensuring measurement accuracy.

Specifications

Physical

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature20 °C to 26 °C

General Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range300 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Connector Type3.5 mm (Precision)
System Nominal Impedance50 Ω
Compatible Calibration Kits85052B, 85052D
Recommended Calibration Cycle1 Year

Kit Contents and Standards

ParameterValue
Airlines Included1 x 50 Ω Airline (7.5 cm)
Mismatch Airlines Included1 x 25 Ω Mismatch Airline (7.5 cm)
Attenuators Included20 dB and 40 dB attenuators

Electrical Performance

ParameterValue
Nominal Attenuation Values20 dB, 40 dB

Environmental and Storage

ParameterValue
Calibration Reference Temperature23 °C ± 1 °C

Metrology and Traceability

ParameterValue
TraceabilityNIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +75 °C

General

ParameterValue
Calibration Data MediaUSB drive, CD-ROM, or Floppy Disk (depending on manufacture date) containing device S-parameters
Supported InstrumentsKeysight/Agilent PNA, ENA, and 8510 series Vector Network Analyzers equipped with verification software

Mechanical Specifications

ParameterValue
Recommended Connection Torque0.9 N-m (8 in-lb)

Applications

Vector Network Analyzer System Verification