Ecal System; Configurations; Ecal Modules - HP 85097A User Manual

General Information

ECal System

ECal System
ECal systems consist of one or more ECal modules, and the
HP 85097A PC interface kit. You must supply your own PC equipped
with an HP-IB (IEEE-488) interface card.
The ECal modules calibrate VNA systems for measurements with
3.5 mm, type-N 50 Ω, 7 mm, type-N 75 Ω, 7-16 and type-F connectors.
Configurations
The ECal system has two configurations:
• A PC-based system
• A control unit-based system
Both configurations allow RF and microwave calibrations, depending on
which module is used.

ECal Modules

HP 8509X Modules
A single 8509X module is capable of calibrating a VNA over the
following frequency ranges:
Connector Type
3.5 mm
Type-N 50 Ω
7 mm
Type-N 75 Ω
7-16
Type-F
RF Ecal modules are specified to operate from 300 kHz, with typical
performance down to 30 kHz.
There are options available for measurement calibration of both
insertable and non-insertable VNA setups. See
for more information.
1-4
Freq Range
30 kHz–6 GHz
30 kHz–6 GHz
30 kHz–6 GHz
30 kHz–3 GHz
30 kHz–7.5 GHz
30 kHz–3 GHz
Table 1-4 on page 1-10
Chapter 1