The Keysight Y1900C is a precision 1.0 mm coaxial adapter that bridges standard and ruggedized 1.0 mm connectors for high-frequency RF measurements. Operating from DC to 120 GHz with 50 Ohm impedance, it delivers the performance required for component characterization in demanding measurement environments. The adapter features a male 1.0 mm connector on one end and a ruggedized female 1.0 mm connector on the other, enabling direct integration into test systems without additional interface hardware.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: DC to 120 GHz
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Insertion Loss: 0.5 dB @ 110 GHz; 0.7 dB @ 120 GHz
• Return Loss: 14 dB (75 GHz to 120 GHz)
• Maximum CW Power: 10 W
• Repeatability: -35 dB
• Reference Plane to Reference Plane Length: 12.25 mm (nominal)
• Adapter Diameter (standard male connector): 6.9 mm
• Adapter Body Diameter (ruggedized female connector): 6.75 mm
– Key Features
• Hybrid connector design supports both standard and ruggedized 1.0 mm interfaces
• Low insertion loss across the millimeter-wave band minimizes measurement uncertainty
• Ruggedized female connector provides enhanced durability for repeated mating cycles
• Compact geometry integrates into space-constrained test setups
• Operating temperature range: 0 °C to 55 °C; storage to 75 °C
– Typical Applications
• On-wafer and coaxial device measurements at millimeter-wave frequencies
• Component characterization and validation from DC through 120 GHz
• High-frequency network analysis and S-parameter measurements
• Integration into automated test equipment (ATE) systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The Y1900C accepts standard 1.0 mm male connectors and mates exclusively with ruggedized 1.0 mm male connectors on the female end. Designed for use in electronic test and measurement systems where reliable, repeatable connections are essential for accurate RF performance data.
