The Agilent/Keysight 85036E is an economy-grade mechanical calibration kit for 75-ohm Type-N connector systems operating from DC to 3 GHz. It provides precision reference standards for calibrating vector and scalar network analyzers, delivering the essential fixtures needed for accurate measurements on 75-ohm Type-N devices. The kit emphasizes repeatability and reliability across routine calibration and general RF testing workflows.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: DC to 3 GHz
• Impedance: 75 ohms
• Connector Type: Type-N
• Kit Contents:
– Precision 75-ohm Type-N male fixed termination
– One-piece 75-ohm Type-N open/short circuit standards
– Key Features
Precision-machined construction ensures tight control over pin depth, minimizing phase errors in the open and short standards. The female open incorporates a separate-piece inner conductor made from low-dielectric-constant plastic to reduce compensation values. The short features one-piece inner conductors integrated directly with the shorting plane, delivering highly repeatable connections across multiple use cycles.
Broadband loads are instrument-grade terminations optimized for performance to 3 GHz. A distributed resistive element on sapphire substrate provides excellent stability and return loss performance. All calibration devices are individually serialized to eliminate cross-contamination between kits and maintain measurement traceability.
– Typical Applications
• Calibration of Keysight network analyzers for 75-ohm Type-N measurements
• Vector and scalar network analyzer setup and verification
• General RF testing and routine calibration tasks
– Compatibility & Integration
The kit integrates with Keysight VNA firmware via calibration kit definition files (.xkt format). Complete technical guidance is provided in the 85036B/E 75 Ohm Type-N Calibration Kit Operating and Service Manual, which includes specifications and replacement part information.
