The Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent) 85096C is a 2-port RF Electronic Calibration (ECal) Module operating from 300 kHz to 3 GHz. Designed for vector network analyzers (VNAs), it features Type-N 75-ohm connectors and provides a fast, repeatable, and single-connection calibration method to reduce operator error and connector wear compared to mechanical calibration kits.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | USB bus powered (+5 VDC) |
| Operating Temperature | 15 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 48 x 21 x 121 mm |
| Weight | 0.265 kg |
RF & Electrical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 300 kHz to 3 GHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 75 Ω |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Connector Type | Type-N (75 Ω) |
| Maximum Input Power | +20 dBm |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibrated Performance Temperature Range | 20 °C to 30 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
Residual Uncertainties (Typical)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Directivity (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) | 45 dB |
| Source Match (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) | 36 dB |
| Load Match (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) | 37 dB |
| Reflection Tracking (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) | ±0.06 dB |
| Transmission Tracking (300 kHz to 1.3 GHz) | ±0.08 dB |
| Directivity (1.3 GHz to 3.0 GHz) | 40 dB |
| Source Match (1.3 GHz to 3.0 GHz) | 32 dB |
| Load Match (1.3 GHz to 3.0 GHz) | 33 dB |
| Reflection Tracking (1.3 GHz to 3.0 GHz) | ±0.10 dB |
| Transmission Tracking (1.3 GHz to 3.0 GHz) | ±0.12 dB |
Ordering & Configurations
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 00F Connector Configuration | Both connectors female |
| Option 00M Connector Configuration | Both connectors male |
| Option 00A Connector Configuration | One male, one female connector |
| Option UK6 Calibration | Commercial calibration certificate with test data |
| Option 1A7 Calibration | ISO 17025 compliant calibration |
| Option A6J Calibration | ANSI Z540 compliant calibration |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | 0 to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
| Storage Altitude | 0 to 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
Calibration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Compatibility | USB 2.0 |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended Connector Torque | 1.3 N-m (12 in-lb) |
Technology
Electronic Calibration (ECal)
Applications
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Calibration