The Keysight (Agilent) 85093C is a 2-port RF Electronic Calibration (ECal) module operating from 300 kHz to 9 GHz with 3.5 mm connectors. It provides rapid, highly repeatable, and accurate calibration for compatible vector network analyzers (VNAs), reducing operator error and connector wear compared to mechanical calibration kits.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB Type-B (direct connection)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyUSB bus powered

RF Performance Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range300 kHz to 9 GHz
Nominal Impedance50 Ω
Number of Ports2
Port Connector Type3.5 mm
Typical Maximum Input Power+9.0 dBm
Typical Damage Level+20.0 dBm
Switching TechnologySolid-state

Port Configurations & Options

ParameterValue
Port Gender OptionsMale-Male, Female-Female, Male-Female
Mixed Connector Support3.5 mm only

VNA Compatibility & Software

ParameterValue
Calibration MechanismSingle-connection full two-port calibration

Metrology & Traceability

ParameterValue
Traceability PathwayNIST traceable
Recommended Calibration Interval1 year

Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Error-Corrected Temperature Range20 °C to 30 °C
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C

Interfaces

ParameterValue
Control ConnectionUSB Type-B

Configuration Options

ParameterValue
Connector OptionsOption 00F (female-female) / Option 00M (male-male) / Option 00A (male-female)
Calibration Certificate OptionsOption UK6 (commercial calibration certificate with test data) / Option 1A7 (ISO 17025 calibration) / Option A6J (ANSI Z540 calibration)

Connectivity

ParameterValue
PC/VNA InterfaceUSB Type-B (device port) for direct VNA or PC connection

Technology

RF Electronic Calibration (ECal)

Applications

Vector Network Analyzer Calibration