Agilent/Keysight N4696D

The Keysight N4696D is a 2-port electronic calibration module engineered for rapid, automated calibration of Keysight vector network analyzers. It eliminates the connection overhead and mechanical wear associated with traditional calibration kits by performing electronic calibration via firmware control - all through a single connection to the instrument. The module features 7 mm connectors and operates across 300 kHz to 18 GHz.

An optional 0DC configuration extends the frequency range to DC, enabling broadband device modeling and time-domain signal integrity measurements. Control is direct from the network analyzer over USB, and calibration standards are traceable to the National Metrology Institute.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Coverage: 300 kHz to 18 GHz; DC to 18 GHz (Option 0DC)


• Ports: 2-port


• Impedance: 50 Ω


• Connector Type: 7 mm


• Control Interface: USB (direct from vector network analyzer)

Key Features

• Firmware-controlled calibration reduces operator error and measurement time


• Single-connection calibration simplifies routine and setup


• Minimized connector wear through reduced mechanical connections


• NMI-traceable calibration standards for measurement assurance


• Plastic storage case and torque wrench included

Typical Applications

• Device characterization requiring extended DC-to-18 GHz coverage (with Option 0DC)


• Broadband modeling and time-domain analysis


• Signal integrity measurements


• Production test environments where calibration speed and repeatability are critical

Compatibility & Integration

• Supported Analyzers: Keysight ENA, PNA, PXI VNA, FieldFox, and USB VNAs


• Connector Variants: Mixed connector options (male-male, female-female, male-female) available within the N469xD series