Isolation Step - Keysight B Series User Manual

Calibration for NA, CAT, and VVM Modes

Isolation Step

The optional isolation step of a calibration corrects for crosstalk which is the
internal signal leakage between the test ports. The Isolation step measures
Load standards that are connected to one or both FieldFox test ports.
Perform an isolation calibration when you are testing a device with high
insertion loss, such as the stop band of a filter or a switch in the open position.
The isolation step can add noise to the error model when the measurement is
very close to the noise floor of the analyzer. To improve measurement
accuracy, set a narrow IF Bandwidth during the calibration.
The Isolation step is NOT allowed with ECal.
How to perform the Isolation step
— Press Cal 5 then
— Then
— Then
— Then <Back
100
Standards: Thru, Reflect, Line or variations of these. A TRL Cal Kit MUST be
selected to see this Cal Type
Sweeps in BOTH directions.
Learn more about TRL Calibration in the Supplemental Online Help:
http://na.support.keysight.com/fieldfox/help/SupHelp/FieldFox.htm
1-port Response Cals (Open or Short)
Calibrate the magnitude and phase of a measurement using 'modeled'
mechanical standards. Measurement accuracy is better than Simple
Response Cals (available on the main Cal page - see
page 98) but NOT as good as full 1-port cal. Corrects either S11 or S22.
Can be used with Isolation (see following section). Learn more in
Response Cals " on page 96
DUT: Non-Insertable or Insertable
S-parameters Corrected: S11 or S22
Standards: OPEN or SHORT on ONE port
Sweeps in BOTH directions.
Mechanical Cal / ECal
Advanced
Omit Isolation
— OFF Perform the Isolation step
— ON (default) Omits the Isolation step
"Calibration Type" on
Keysight N9938-90003 User's Guide
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