The Agilent/Keysight V11644A is a mechanical waveguide calibration kit engineered for precise network analyzer calibration across the 8.2 to 12.4 GHz band in WR-90 waveguide systems. It delivers systematic error correction through a suite of calibration standards—shorts, termination loads, and precision shims—enabling 1-port and 2-port calibration methodologies including TRM (Thru-Reflect-Match) techniques. The kit is optimized for measurement environments where accuracy and traceability are critical.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 8.2 to 12.4 GHz
• Waveguide: WR-90
• Calibration Methods: 1-port and 2-port calibrations; TRM capable
• Short Circuit Flatness: 0.008 mm
• Center Conductor Pin Recession Tolerance: 0.0076 to 0.038 mm
• Standard Section Return Loss: ≥42 dB (guaranteed by mechanical design)
• Operating Temperature Range: +20 °C to +26 °C
• Storage Temperature Range: −40 °C to +75 °C
• Error-Corrected Ambient Temperature Drift: ±1 °C from calibration temperature
– Key Features
• Flush or offset short configuration via precision shims
• Termination loads for known impedance matching
• ¼ wavelength shim sections for offset standard generation
• Standard section for post-calibration system verification
• Waveguide straight for system verification and consistent mating orientation
• Mechanical design ensures repeatable return loss performance across the band
– Typical Applications
• Network analyzer calibration and verification
• S-parameter measurement standardization
• Systematic error elimination in waveguide test setups
• Production and laboratory characterization environments
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for Keysight network analyzer systems including 8510, 872x, and PNA series platforms.
