The Keysight N4697F is a flexible cable set engineered for vector network analyzer (VNA) connectivity across demanding RF and microwave applications up to 67 GHz. This two-cable assembly streamlines VNA calibration and measurement workflows by providing matched interface options between test instruments and devices under test, reducing setup time and operator error in production and laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: DC to 67 GHz
Cable Length: 62 cm (24 inches)
Connectors: 1.85 mm NMD (Non-microdot) with enhanced coupling threads for improved mechanical stability
– Key Features
• Two-cable configuration optimized for shorter interconnect distances between VNA and DUT
• Cable assembly 1: 1.85 mm female to 1.85 mm female (N4697-60100)
• Cable assembly 2: 1.85 mm female to 1.85 mm male (N4697-60200)
• NMD connector design features larger coupling threads compared to standard connectors
• Female NMD test port connectors on analyzer end—engineered specifically for ruggedized VNA test ports and incompatible with standard male connectors
• Male NMD connectors on DUT end accommodate both ruggedized test port adapters and direct coupling to standard device interfaces
• Cables shorter than the N4697E series, enabling compact test configurations
– Typical Applications
• Automated and manual VNA calibration workflows
• High-frequency device and circuit characterization to 67 GHz
• Microwave component testing with reduced manual connection overhead
• Test setups requiring repeatable, traceable measurements with minimal human intervention
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for integration with Keysight vector network analyzers including PNA, ENA, PXI VNA, FieldFox, and USB VNA platforms. The N4697F cable set functions as a core element within Keysight’s ECal module ecosystem, enabling faster calibration cycles and improved measurement accuracy across multi-port and single-port VNA configurations.
