The Keysight (Agilent) 85038F is a precision mechanical calibration kit designed for vector network analyzer calibration in systems using 7-16 connectors. It provides the essential open-circuit, short-circuit, and 50-ohm termination standards required for accurate VNA measurements across DC to 7.5 GHz, with usable performance extending to 8 GHz. The kit contains exclusively female 7-16 standards, making it ideal for characterizing high-power wireless communication devices where 7-16 connectors are standard due to their low VSWR and intermodulation distortion performance.
Technical Specifications
• Connector Type: 7-16 female
• Frequency Range: DC to 7.5 GHz (usable to 8 GHz)
• Standards Included: Open circuit (female), short circuit (female), 50-ohm termination (female)
• Standards Type: Mechanical
• Connector Compliance: IEC 169-4, DIN 47223, EN 122190, BS EN 122190
• Mating Torque (Female 7-16): Approximately 20 in-lbs (1.6 ft-lbs) due to retracted-thread design
– Key Features
• Single-sex configuration with all-female standards eliminates adapter requirements
• Reduced mating torque specification protects analyzer test ports from over-torque damage
• Mechanical construction ensures stable performance across the full frequency band
• Precision 50-ohm load provides matched-load standard for calibration verification
– Typical Applications
• High-power RF device characterization
• Wireless communication system component testing
• Network analyzer calibration for 7-16 connector measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
The 85038F calibrates Keysight network analyzers including 8712, 8714, 8753, 8719, 8720, 8722, and 8510C models. Calibration kit definition files are provided for direct implementation with compatible Keysight VNA systems. Complete user documentation and service guidance are available for the 85038A/F/M family.
