The Rohde & Schwarz ZN-Z50 is a dedicated calibration unit engineered to enhance measurement accuracy and reliability across the 9 kHz to 9 GHz frequency band. This accessory provides essential calibration standards—Open, Short, Load, and Thru—required for precise S-parameter characterization in RF and microwave testing. By correcting systematic errors inherent in network analyzer measurements, the ZN-Z50 ensures traceable S11, S21, S12, and S22 data critical to component and system validation.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 9 GHz
• Impedance: 50 Ohms (typical)
• Calibration Standards: Open, Short, Load, Thru
• Connector Type: RF connectors compatible with standard network analyzer ports
– Key Features
• Addresses systematic measurement errors in S-parameter data acquisition
• Supports full two-port calibration capability
• 50 Ω reference impedance aligned with RF industry standards
• Designed for integration with Rohde & Schwarz ZN series network analyzers
– Typical Applications
• Component characterization in RF and microwave design
• Production-line quality control and performance verification
• Accredited calibration laboratory measurements
• Research and development environments requiring high-accuracy S-parameter data
– Compatibility & Integration
The ZN-Z50 is optimized for Rohde & Schwarz ZN series network analyzers. Compatibility with non-Rohde & Schwarz instruments or legacy analyzer models against the target analyzer’s external calibration unit specifications and supported connector interfaces.
