Agilent Technologies N9913A User Manual page 67

QuickCal does not require a specific Cal Kit and is a very simple calibration. If
the highest accuracy is required, a mechanical calibration with a high quality
calibration kit is recommended.
QuickCal is designed and most accurate when calibrating for DUTs fitted with
Type-N and 7/16 connectors.
If the DUT has different connectors, such as 3.5 mm (male) or SMA male
connectors, QuickCal can still be used by selecting 'Other' connector. However,
the accuracy of QuickCal with 'Other' connectors is not specified.
If the DUT has 3.5 mm-female or SMA-female connectors, QuickCal is NOT
recommended. For accurate and repeatable measurements of devices with female
3.5 mm or SMA connectors, use mechanical calibration.
Important QuickCal Notes
 7/16 connectors can be used with QuickCal ONLY up to 6 GHz.
 Type-N 75 Ohm can be used with QuickCal ONLY up to 3 GHz.
 QuickCal cannot be used with waveguides, or if the test fixture or test setup
How to perform a QuickCal
 In CAT, NA, or VVM Mode, press Cal 5
 Then
 For each DUT port:
 Select/Change Cal Type. The FieldFox always RECOMMENDS a Cal Type that
 Press
No Connection
 Disconnect the DUT from the FieldFox.
Calibration for NA, CAT, and VVM Modes
(before DUT) includes an attenuator.
QuickCal
Press Change DUT Connectors
o
are on your DUT. Although there is no Cal Kit required, selecting the
connector type (limited to Type-N and 7/16) and gender from the list
provides an accurate OPEN model which means a more accurate calibration.
If the DUT connector type is not listed, select Unknown/Other.
The connector choices that are offered depend on the frequency range. For
o
example, if you have selected a frequency range that exceeds 18 GHz, the
only connector options you will be presented with in QuickCal are 'other 50
ohm' or 'other 75 ohm'. This is because 3.5 mm connectors, which go beyond
18 GHz, are not supported with QuickCal.
Select the connector type of the DUT using the ▲|▼ arrows or rotary knob.
o
Press
Change Gender
o
Next...
Then press to make the selection.
o
will quickly and accurately calibrate all of the displayed S-parameters. The
other Cal Types that are listed will NOT necessarily calibrate all of the
displayed S-parameters. Learn more about Cal Types on page 73.
Using the ▲|▼ arrows or rotary knob, select a Cal Type, then press
o
and Finish.
Start Calibration
to select the correct connector types that
to change the gender of the DUT connector.
Select
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