Calibration Guide

Model OSL Series

Precision Open/Short/Load Calibration Tees

Anritsu Company Part Number: 10100-00055

490 Jarvis Drive Revision: A
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 Published: June 2009
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1—General Information
1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-3 Recommended Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Chapter 2—Performance Verification
2-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-3 Verification Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
VNA Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Return Loss Verification Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Open and Short 180° Phase Shift Verification . . . . 2-6
Precision Load DC Resistance Verification . . . . . . 2-7

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Contents-2 PN: 10100-00055 Rev. A Model OSL Series CG
Chapter 1 — General Information

1-1 Introduction
This guide provides performance verification procedures for Anritsu
Model OSL Series Open/Short/Load Calibration Tees.

1-2 Description
The model OSL Series family consists of the following models:

Table 1-1. OSL Series Precision Open/Short/Load Calibration Tees

Anritsu
Part Number Description
OSLN50LF N male Precision Open/Short/Load, DC to 4 GHz
OSLNF50LF N female Precision Open/Short/Load, DC to 4 GHz
OSLN50-1 N male Precision Open/Short/Load, DC to 6 GHz
OSLNF50-1 N female Precision Open/Short/Load, DC to 6 GHz
OSLN50 N male Precision Open/Short/Load, DC to 18 GHz
OSLNF50 N female Precision Open/Short/Load, DC to 18 GHz

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1-3 Recommended Test Equipment General Information

1-3 Recommended Test Equipment

Table 1-2. Recommended Test Equipment

Recommended
Equipment Critical Specification Manufacturer/Model
Vector Network Frequency: Anritsu Model
Analyzer 40 MHz to 20 GHz 37247D or 37347D
Connector Type: N
Impedance: 50 Ohm
Calibration Kit Anritsu Model SC6650
Termination:
sliding termination
Adapter Connector: N(m) to K(f) Anritsu Model 34NKF50
Adapter Connector: N(f) to K(f) Anritsu Model 34NFKF50
Digital
Agilent Model 34401A
Multi-meter

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Chapter 2 — Performance
Verification

2-1 Introduction
This chapter contains tests that can be used to verify the performance of
the OSL Series Open/Short/Load Calibration Tees.
The tests include:
• Return Loss Verification
• Open and Short 180° Phase Shift Verification
• Precision Load DC Resistance Verification
The Load is verified by measuring the return loss after calibration on
the VNA.
The Open and Short 180° phase shift is verified by measuring the phase
with a VNA.

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 Performance Verification

2-2 Specifications
Refer to Table 2-1 for the OSL series specifications.

Table 2-1. OSL Series Specifications

Anritsu Part Number

OSLN50LF OSLN50-1 OSLN50

Specification OSLNF50LF OSLNF50-1 OSLNF50
Frequency
DC to 4 GHz DC to 6 GHz DC to 18 GHz
Range
Load DC
50 ± 0.25 Ohm 50 ± 0.25 Ohm 50 ± 0.15 Ohm
Resistance
42 dB: DC to 5 GHz
Return Loss 42 dB 42 dB 36 dB: 5 to 15 GHz
32dB: 15 to 18 GHz
Open and Short
180° ± 6° 180° ± 10° 180° ± 20°
Phase Shift

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Performance Verification 2-3 Verification Procedures

2-3 Verification Procedures

This section details VNA calibration and:
• “Return Loss Verification Procedures” on page 2-5
• “Open and Short 180° Phase Shift Verification” on page 2-6
• “Precision Load DC Resistance Verification” on page 2-7

Equipment Required
• Anritsu Model 37247D or 37347D Vector Network Analyzer
• Anritsu Model SC6650 N Connector Calibration Kit
• Anritsu Model 34NKF50 or 34NFKF50 Adapter

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2-3 Verification Procedures Performance Verification

VNA Calibration Procedure

1. Allow the VNA to warm up for a minimum of 1 hour.
2. Install an appropriate adapter to the VNA Port 1 so the test port
has a connector that can mate to the OSL Series Open/Short/Load
Calibration Tee. For example, install a 34NFKF50 adapter to
VNA Port 1 when testing a male Open/Short/Load Calibration
Tee.
3. Insert the Calibration Component Coefficients disk of the SC6650
into the VNA floppy drive.
4. Load the Cal Kit Coefficients disk into the VNA:
a. Press the Utility Menu key
b. Cal Component Utilities
c. Install the information from the floppy disk.
5. Press the Default Program key to reset the VNA.
6. Press the BeginCal key then set the calibration as follows:
a. CAL METHOD: SOLT
b. TRANSMISSION LINE TYPE: COAXIAL
c. CALIBRATION TYPE: REFLECTION ONLY
d. PORT 1 ONLY (S11)
e. CALIBRATION DATA POINTS: NORMAL (1601 points
maximum)
f. START frequency: 40 MHz
g. STOP frequency:
4 GHz for OSLN50LF or OSLNF50LF;
6 GHz for OSLN50-1 or OSLNF50-1;
18 GHz for OSLN50 or OSLNF50
h. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DATA POINTS: 401
i. PORT 1 CONN:
N (F) for OSLN50LF, OSLN50-1 or OSLN50
N (M) for OSLNF50LF, OSLNF50-1 or OSLNF50
j. LOAD TYPE: SLIDING
7. Select START CAL and follow the on screen prompt and connect
the appropriate calibration standard(s) to complete the
calibration.

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Performance Verification 2-3 Verification Procedures

Return Loss Verification Procedures

1. Connect the LOAD of the DUT Calibration Tee to the adapter on
VNA Port 1.
2. Set the VNA as follows:
a. Channel Menu: SINGLE CHANEL
b. CH1
c. S-parameter: S11
d. GRAPH TYPE: LOG MAGNITUDE
e. Auto Scale
f. Marker Menu: MARKER 1 ON, DISPLAY MARKERS ON
g. Readout Marker: MARKER TO MAX
h. The MARKER 1 will display the highest point
(worst case in return loss) in frequency and a negative
number in dB (for example, –43.123 dB at 3 GHz).
i. Record the absolute value of MARKER 1 as return loss
(for example, 43.123 dB).
j. The Return Loss spec is 42 dB. The worst case:
| Marker 1 Readout in dB |
must be > 42 dB to pass this test.
k. For OSLN50 and OSLNF50, the return loss is specified for
3 frequency bands. The rotary knob should be used to move
the Marker 1 to read out the worst case return loss in each
band.

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2-3 Verification Procedures Performance Verification

Open and Short 180° Phase Shift Verification

1. Set the VNA as follows:
a. Channel Menu: Single channel
b. Ch 1
c. S-parameter: S11
d. Graph type: Phase
e. Set Scale: resolution 10°/div, reference value 180°;
phase shift 10°
f. Limits:
upper 174°, lower 186°; for OSLN50LF and OSLNF50LF
upper 170°, lower 190°; for OSLN50-1 and OSLNF50-1
upper 160°, lower 200°; for OSLN50 or OSLNF50
display limits ON
2. Connect the SHORT of the DUT Calibration Tee to the adapter on
VNA Port 1.
3. Make following selection on the VNA:
a. Ch 1
b. Trace Memory
c. VIEW DATA
d. STORE DATA TO MEMORY
e. VIEW DATA (/) BY MEMORY
4. Remove the SHORT and connect the OPEN of the same DUT
Calibration Tee to the adapter on VNA Port 1.
5. The displayed trace must be within the limit lines to pass the
specification. The actual value can be verified using markers.

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Performance Verification 2-3 Verification Procedures

Precision Load DC Resistance Verification

Equipment Required
• Agilent Model 34401A Multi-meter
Procedure
Use an Ohmmeter to measure the DC resistance between the outer
conductor and center conductor of the Precision Load and verify that it
is within specification (refer to Table 2-1, “OSL Series Specifications).

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