The Rohde & Schwarz ZV-Z32 is a precision mechanical calibration kit for network analyzers operating to 26.5 GHz. It supplies essential calibration standards—short, open, load, and through—that minimize measurement error and ensure repeatable results across research, development, and production environments. Characterized data arrives in digital format (diskette or memory stick) alongside a measurement report, typically expressed as Touchstone® files or complex S-parameters. The kit delivers low reflection and high precision performance, making it ideal for demanding test setups where calibration accuracy directly impacts measurement reliability.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 0 – 26.5 GHz
• Connector Type: 3.5 mm (PC3.5)
• Calibration Standards: Precision short, open, load (match), and through standards
• Characterization Data Format: Touchstone® files, complex S-parameters; supplied on digital media with measurement report
• Performance: Low reflection, high precision
• Operating Ambient Temperature: +5 °C to +40 °C (ZN-Z32 model)
– Key Features
• Mechanical standards eliminate temperature drift and recalibration overhead on production lines
• Digital characterization data enables rapid calibration cycles
• Supports multiport calibration with minimal setup time
• Accredited calibration services available at regular intervals
– Typical Applications
• Network analyzer calibration in laboratory and field settings
• Production test environments requiring efficient, repeatable calibration
• Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) chamber testing where test setups are inaccessible under vacuum
• Research and development requiring precise measurement baselines
– Compatibility & Integration
• Native compatibility: Rohde & Schwarz ZVA, ZVB, and ZVT series network analyzers
• R&S ZV-Z32/-Z33 inline units: Certified for R&S ZNB(T), ZVA, and ZVT platforms
• Compatible with select third-party network analyzers
• Professional calibration, repair, sales, and rental services available through Rohde & Schwarz
