Calibration Method Summary - Keysight Technologies FieldFox A Series User Manual

Calibration for NA, CAT, and VVM Modes

Calibration Method Summary

Calibration Method Summary
— Mechanical Full 2-port Cal is ALWAYS the most accurate Cal method. The
— QuickCal is ideal for DTF measurements. QuickCal should be performed
QuickCal is only available on N991xA/2xA/3xA models.
— CalReady is accurate ONLY when the DUT is directly connected at the test
— For highest accuracy, a new QuickCal or Mechanical Cal should be
Keysight N9927-90001 User's Guide
quality of a Mechanical Cal is completely dependent on the quality of the
OPEN, SHORT, LOAD standards and the quality of the standard
connections. Use the correct high quality standards to ensure the most
accurate calibration.
when good accuracy is required and when using a jumper cable or adapter.
— QuickCal is NOT recommended when the DUT has 3.5 mm-female or
SMA-female connectors.
— Even with the optional Load, phase accuracy begins to degrade when
the return loss is greater than about 20dB.
ports and most accurate at room temperature.
performed:
— When the temperature changes more than about 10°F (5°C)
— When the connection to the DUT requires a different jumper cable or
adapters.
— When any of the following measurement settings change: Frequency
Range, Power Level, IF BW, and Resolution.
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