Keysight (Agilent) 85050C Precision Mechanical Calibration Kit, DC to 18 GHz, 7 mm

The Keysight (Agilent) 85050C is a precision mechanical calibration kit engineered for accurate characterization of 7 mm test equipment from DC to 18 GHz. This kit delivers the calibration standards and reference components required to minimize measurement uncertainty and establish traceable two-port calibration across RF and microwave test systems. It combines precision mechanical standards with a 50-ohm airline, adapters, and dimensional verification tools—all certified traceable to NIST.

– Technical Specifications

Frequency Range: DC to 18 GHz

Connector Interface: 7 mm

Load Return Loss
• Lowband loads (DC to 2 GHz): ≥ 52 dB
• Broadband loads (DC to 18 GHz): ≥ 38 dB

Short and Open Specifications (Allowed Deviation from Nominal)
• Short—collet style (DC to 2 GHz): ± 0.2° from nominal
• Short—threaded center conductor (2 to 8 GHz): ± 0.3° from nominal
• Open (DC to 2 GHz): ± 0.3° from nominal

Physical Characteristics
• Weight: Approximately 4.5 lbs
• Dimensions: Approximately 12 × 9 × 3 in.

– Key Features

• Precision calibration standard devices for systematic error characterization
• Precision 50-ohm airline supporting Thru-Reflect-Line (TRL) calibration methods
• Gender-change adapters for flexible test port configuration
• Connector gages for interface verification and maintenance
• Torque wrench with specified setting: 136 N-cm (12 in-lb) ± 13.6 N-cm (± 1.2 in-lb) for 7 mm connectors
• Standard definitions provided on disk for direct network analyzer integration
• NIST-traceable calibration certification

– Typical Applications

Metrology labs, R&D facilities, and manufacturing environments requiring precise network analyzer characterization and two-port calibration validation across DC-to-18 GHz bandwidth.

– Compatibility & Integration

Designed for Keysight network analyzers with 7 mm connectors. Standard definitions load directly into analyzer systems for streamlined calibration workflow.