Rohde and Schwarz ZV-Z32 Manual Calibration Kit, 3.5mm

The Rohde & Schwarz ZV-Z32 is a precision mechanical calibration kit for network analyzers operating to 26.5 GHz. It supplies essential calibration standards - short, open, load, and through - that minimize measurement error and ensure repeatable results across research, development, and production environments. Characterized data arrives in digital format (diskette or memory stick) alongside a measurement report, typically expressed as Touchstone® files or complex S-parameters.

The kit delivers low reflection and high precision performance, making it ideal for demanding test setups where calibration accuracy directly impacts measurement reliability.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 0 – 26.5 GHz


• Connector Type: 3.5 mm (PC3.5)


• Calibration Standards: Precision short, open, load (match), and through standards


• Characterization Data Format: Touchstone® files, complex S-parameters; supplied on digital media with measurement report


• Performance: Low reflection, high precision


• Operating Ambient Temperature: +5 °C to +40 °C (ZN-Z32 model)

Key Features

• Mechanical standards eliminate temperature drift and recalibration overhead on production lines


• Digital characterization data enables rapid calibration cycles


• Supports multiport calibration with minimal setup time


• Accredited calibration services available at regular intervals

Typical Applications

• Network analyzer calibration in laboratory and field settings


• Production test environments requiring efficient, repeatable calibration


• Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) chamber testing where test setups are inaccessible under vacuum


• Research and development requiring precise measurement baselines

Compatibility & Integration

• Native compatibility: Rohde & Schwarz ZVA, ZVB, and ZVT series network analyzers


• R&S ZV-Z32/-Z33 inline units: Certified for R&S ZNB(T), ZVA, and ZVT platforms


• Compatible with select third-party network analyzers


• Professional calibration, repair, sales, and rental services available through Rohde & Schwarz