The Keysight (formerly Agilent) N4693A is a high-performance 2-port Microwave Electronic Calibration (ECal) module operating from 10 MHz to 50 GHz with 2.4 mm precision connectors. It provides fast, repeatable, and highly accurate calibrations for compatible vector network analyzers, significantly reducing the complexity and human error associated with traditional mechanical calibration kits.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Family | N4690 Series Microwave ECal |
| Calibration Cycle | 1 Year |
RF & Electrical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 50 GHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Number of Calibration Ports | 2 |
| Connector Type | 2.4 mm |
Calibration Configurations & Standards
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 00F | Both ports 2.4 mm female |
| Option 00M | Both ports 2.4 mm male |
| Option 00A | Port A 2.4 mm female, Port B 2.4 mm male |
Interface & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Control Bus | USB |
System Compatibility
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Analyzer Series | Keysight PNA and ENA Vector Network Analyzers |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed Specification Temperature Range | +20 °C to +30 °C |
Guaranteed Performance (at 23 °C ± 1 °C)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed Directivity (10 MHz to 45 MHz) | 32 dB |
| Guaranteed Directivity (45 MHz to 2 GHz) | 55 dB |
| Guaranteed Directivity (2 GHz to 10 GHz) | 49 dB |
| Guaranteed Directivity (10 GHz to 20 GHz) | 45 dB |
| Guaranteed Directivity (20 GHz to 40 GHz) | 43 dB |
| Guaranteed Directivity (40 GHz to 50 GHz) | 41 dB |
| Guaranteed Source Match (10 MHz to 45 MHz) | 25 dB |
| Guaranteed Source Match (45 MHz to 2 GHz) | 46 dB |
| Guaranteed Source Match (2 GHz to 10 GHz) | 41 dB |
| Guaranteed Source Match (10 GHz to 20 GHz) | 37 dB |
| Guaranteed Source Match (20 GHz to 40 GHz) | 36 dB |
| Guaranteed Source Match (40 GHz to 50 GHz) | 34 dB |
| Guaranteed Load Match (10 MHz to 45 MHz) | 25 dB |
| Guaranteed Load Match (45 MHz to 2 GHz) | 47 dB |
| Guaranteed Load Match (2 GHz to 10 GHz) | 42 dB |
| Guaranteed Load Match (10 GHz to 20 GHz) | 39 dB |
| Guaranteed Load Match (20 GHz to 40 GHz) | 35 dB |
| Guaranteed Load Match (40 GHz to 50 GHz) | 33 dB |
Guaranteed Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed Reflection Tracking (10 MHz to 45 MHz) | ±0.08 dB |
| Guaranteed Reflection Tracking (45 MHz to 2 GHz) | ±0.03 dB |
| Guaranteed Reflection Tracking (2 GHz to 10 GHz) | ±0.04 dB |
| Guaranteed Reflection Tracking (10 GHz to 20 GHz) | ±0.05 dB |
| Guaranteed Reflection Tracking (20 GHz to 40 GHz) | ±0.06 dB |
| Guaranteed Reflection Tracking (40 GHz to 50 GHz) | ±0.08 dB |
| Guaranteed Transmission Tracking (10 MHz to 45 MHz) | ±0.15 dB |
| Guaranteed Transmission Tracking (45 MHz to 2 GHz) | ±0.04 dB |
| Guaranteed Transmission Tracking (2 GHz to 10 GHz) | ±0.06 dB |
| Guaranteed Transmission Tracking (10 GHz to 20 GHz) | ±0.08 dB |
| Guaranteed Transmission Tracking (20 GHz to 40 GHz) | ±0.11 dB |
| Guaranteed Transmission Tracking (40 GHz to 50 GHz) | ±0.17 dB |
Technology
Electronic Calibration (ECal)
Applications
Vector Network Analyzer Calibration