Quickcal - Keysight N9923A FieldFox User Manual

Choose Calibration Method screen
Response Cal – Used to quickly calibrate ONE measurement using mechanical
standards. Measurement accuracy is generally low. Learn more on page 68.
Quick Cal (Option 112) – Using built-in cal standards, quickly and accurately cal
measurements when using a jumper cable or adapter to connect the DUT to the
FieldFox test ports. Learn more on page 64.
Mechanical Cal – Using mechanical cal standards from a cal kit, perform an accurate
calibration at one or both test ports, adapters, or jumper cables. Learn more on page
66.
User Cal OFF ON – Turns ON and OFF the effects of a calibration that you performed.
The OFF state reverts to CalReady which can never be turned OFF.
View Cal – Shows the properties of the current calibration. Learn more on page 70.
More – Learn about CalReady Properties on page 75.
NOTE Press Esc at any time to end the calibration process.
QuickCal (Option 112)
QuickCal is ideal for a quick and simple calibration of the measurement when using a
jumper cable or adapter to connect the DUT to the FieldFox test ports. QuickCal
corrects for phase shift, time delay, and loss of adapters or jumper cables.
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 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.
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