Agilent / Keysight 85032E Calibration Kit, DC to 6 GHz, Type-N, 50 ohm

The Agilent/Keysight 85032E is a mechanical calibration kit for Type-N 50-ohm network analyzer measurements spanning DC to 6 GHz. It delivers the precision standards required for accurate RF and microwave component characterization, with calibration traceability to NIST. The kit combines a male combination open/short termination with a 50-ohm male load, engineered for repeatable connections and minimal phase error across the full frequency range.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: DC to 6 GHz


• Impedance: 50 ohms


• Connector Type: Type-N (male/male)


• Return Loss (Loads): - ≥ 49 dB (ρ ≤ 0.00355) from DC to ≤ 2 GHz - ≥ 46 dB (ρ ≤ 0.00501) from > 2 GHz to ≤ 3 GHz - ≥ 40 dB (ρ ≤ 0.01000) from > 3 GHz to ≤ 6 GHz


• Operating Temperature: +15 °C to +35 °C


• Error-Corrected Temperature Range: ±1 °C of calibration temperature


• Storage Temperature: −40 °C to +75 °C


• Altitude (Operation): < 4,500 meters


• Relative Humidity: 0% to 95% at 40 °C, non-condensing


• Type-N Pin Depth Offset: Approximately 5.26 mm (0.207 inch)

Key Features

• Shorts feature one-piece inner conductor construction for repeatable mating cycles


• Female opens utilize low-dielectric-constant plastic to minimize compensation values


• Pin depth tightly controlled to minimize phase errors


• Offsets approximately 180 degrees phase difference across all frequencies


• 50-ohm loads incorporate distributed resistive element on sapphire substrate for excellent stability


• Rugged internal structure ensures repeatable connections


• Supplied with foam-lined storage case

Typical Applications

• Network analyzer calibration for Type-N 50-ohm devices


• Laboratory RF and microwave measurements


• Component characterization in enterprise test environments

Compatibility & Integration Designed for Keysight ENA and PNA series network analyzers calibrating 50-ohm Type-N devices. Calibration measurements maintain NIST traceability.