The Keysight (Agilent) 909A is a general-purpose, low-reflection coaxial termination designed to terminate 50-ohm transmission lines in their characteristic impedance over a wide frequency range from DC to 18 GHz. This precision load is available with APC-7, Type-N male, or Type-N female connectors, making it suitable for both broadband and narrowband measurements where low standing wave ratio (SWR) is critical.

Specifications

Physical

ParameterValue
Dimensions (W×H×D)21 mm (Diameter) x 51 mm (Length for APC-7) / 57 mm (Length for Type-N)
Weight0.14 kg

RF & Electrical Performance

ParameterValue
Frequency RangeDC to 18 GHz
Nominal Impedance50 Ω
Average Power Rating2 W
Peak Power Rating300 W
Peak Power Pulse Width10 µs
Peak Power Duty Cycle0.001
Maximum VSWR (DC to 4 GHz, APC-7)1.05
Maximum VSWR (DC to 4 GHz, Type-N)1.06
Maximum VSWR (4 to 12.4 GHz, APC-7)1.10
Maximum VSWR (4 to 12.4 GHz, Type-N)1.11
Maximum VSWR (12.4 to 18 GHz, APC-7)1.25
Maximum VSWR (12.4 to 18 GHz, Type-N)1.30

Mechanical & Connector Specifications

ParameterValue
Connector Type OptionsAPC-7, Type-N male, Type-N female
Standard ConnectorAPC-7

Ordering & Configuration Options

ParameterValue
Option 012 ConnectorType-N male
Option 013 ConnectorType-N female

Power Specifications

ParameterValue
Power DeratingLinearly from 2 W at 25 °C to 1 W at 125 °C

Technology

RF/Microwave Coaxial Termination

Applications

Broadband and narrowband RF/microwave measurements, 50-ohm system impedance termination