Agilent/Keysight Y1900D

The Keysight Y1900D is a ruggedized 1.0 mm coaxial adapter designed to interconnect two ruggedized 1.0 mm male connectors in RF and microwave test systems. Operating from DC to 120 GHz with 50 ohm impedance, this adapter delivers the low insertion loss and repeatability required for precision on-wafer and coaxial measurements in demanding laboratory and production environments.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: DC to 120 GHz
• Connector Type: Ruggedized 1.0 mm female to Ruggedized 1.0 mm female
• Impedance: 50 ohms
• Insertion Loss:
– 0.5 dB at 110 GHz
– 0.7 dB at 120 GHz
• Return Loss: 14 dB (75 GHz to 120 GHz)
• Maximum CW Power: 10 W
• Repeatability: -35 dB
• Operating Temperature: +0 °C to +55 °C
• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +75 °C
• Operating Altitude: Less than 15,000 meters
• Relative Humidity (Operating): 0 to 80% non-condensing at 26 °C maximum dry bulb
• Relative Humidity (Storage): 0 to 90% non-condensing

– Key Features

• Ruggedized connector design ensures durability and reliable mating cycles in field applications
• Low insertion loss across the full 120 GHz frequency band minimizes measurement uncertainty
• Consistent repeatability performance (-35 dB) supports repeatable interconnect reliability
• 10 W CW power handling accommodates moderate-power test scenarios
• Wide temperature range supports operation in laboratory and field environments

– Typical Applications

• On-wafer probing and characterization at millimeter-wave frequencies
• Coaxial measurement systems requiring high-frequency adapter interconnection
• RF and microwave test benches operating above 75 GHz

– Compatibility & Integration

The Y1900D mates exclusively with ruggedized 1.0 mm male connectors. Integration into 1.0 millimeter test systems enables connection between instruments and test fixtures operating at frequencies up to 120 GHz.