The Agilent/Keysight 85050A is a precision calibration kit engineered to establish traceable calibration standards for vector network analyzers operating across RF and microwave frequencies. The kit delivers the electrical and physical standards required for accurate de-embedding and error correction in high-frequency test setups, ensuring measurement integrity from DC to 50 GHz.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: DC to 50 GHz
Connector Type: Type-N
Calibration Standards: The kit includes short-circuit, open-circuit, 50-ohm load, and thru standards—each manufactured to tight tolerances and traceable to national metrology institutes. Standards are provided for both male and female connectors, with precision thru standards for male/male and female/female configurations.
Accuracy: Standards are manufactured to tight tolerances with calibration data traceable to national metrology institutes.
– Key Features
• One 50-ohm fixed termination
• Short-circuit standards (male and female)
• Open-circuit standards (male and female)
• Precision thru standards (adaptable connector configurations)
• Connector adapters (kit-dependent)
• Storage case
• Calibration kit definition data
• High-quality connectors rated for repeated mating cycles with precise electrical contact
– Typical Applications
The 85050A calibrates vector network analyzers for RF and microwave measurements where test setup error correction and impedance de-embedding are critical. It is suited for laboratories and engineering environments requiring high-accuracy performance in reflection and transmission characterization.
– Compatibility & Integration
The kit is designed for Agilent and Keysight vector network analyzers equipped with Type-N connectors and programmed to recognize the 85050A definition. Compatibility with specific VNA models should be confirmed against individual instrument documentation.
