RF calibration just became a lot less complicated
The Fluke Calibration 27 GHz 96270A RF Reference Source is the simplest, most accurate and cost effective single instrument for calibrating spectrum analyzers and RF power sensors and more. Its precision signal level and attenuation, high signal purity and precision low distortion modulation make this reference source clearly superior to the general-purpose signal generators that are often used to calibrate spectrum analyzers, RF power sensors, attenuators, and similar instruments. Its low phase noise provides superior phase noise performance.
Unlike many RF calibration solutions, the 96270A is designed specifically for RF calibration, with a calibration oriented user interface that makes it easy to learn and operate. The 96270A simplifies and speeds up calibration procedures, reduces opportunities for operator errors, and greatly simplifies RF metrology. At the core of an RF and microwave calibration system, the 96270A covers more than 80 % of the test points required for calibrating almost all spectrum analyzers of any frequency range. For many spectrum analyzer models operating below 27 GHz, you only need a 96270A to perform the entire calibration. You can’t simplify much more than that!
Automated with MET/CAL® Calibration Management Software, the 96270A reduces complexity and calibration times, improving efficiency and increasing capacity over manual methods.
Key benefits
- “Self-characterization” lets you avoid calculating correction factors for each component in the signal delivery system
- “What you set is what you get” accurate signal delivery direct to the UUT input up to 27 GHz
- Covers a broad range of RF calibration workload
- Reduces the number of instruments and interconnections required for your RF calibration system
- Integrated 300 MHz frequency counter and dual power meter readout eliminate need for additional instruments
- Calibration-specific interface simplifies technician tasks
- Simplifies uncertainty calculations
- Lowers RF system maintenance costs
- With automation, reduces spectrum analyzer calibration times by as much as 50 % over manual methods
General specifications
Environment
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Specifications confidence level |
99% |
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Specifications interval |
1 year |
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Power line |
115/230 V ac (50/60 Hz) +10 % / -14 %, with the
maximum voltage difference between neutral and protective earth not exceeding
15 V. Operation with power line between -10 % and -14 % has limitations in
burden current for voltage outputs. See AC/DC Voltage Calibrator (VLC option)
below. |
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Power consumption |
1250 VA maximum |
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Fuse protection |
AC mains input: 2 A, 250 V for 230 V, time delay
(T2L250 V – 5 mm x 20 mm) 4 A, 250 V for 115 V, time delay (T4L250 V – 5 mm x
20 mm) RCD input: 3.15 A, 250 V, fast (F3.15H250 V – 5 mm x
20 mm) Meter amps (A) input: 20 A, 500 V, time delay
(F20H500 V – 6.3 mm x 32 mm) Loop/Line impedance input: 4 A, 500 V, time delay
(T4H500 V – 6.3 mm x 32 mm) Leakage current input: 100 mA, 250 V, fast (F100
mL250 V – 5 mm x 20 mm) |
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Warm-up time |
15 minutes |
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Temperature performance |
Operating temperature: 18 °C to 28 °C Calibration temperature (tcal): 23 °C Temperature coefficient for temperatures outside of
tcal ± 5 °C is 0.1 / °C of the specification, for temperatures between 5 °C
to 40 °C. Storage temperature : -10 °C to 50 °C Storage recovery time: Typically <24 hours at
operating temperature |
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Relative humidity (operating) |
<80 % to 28 °C (resistance
outputs >10 GΩ specified for <70 % to 28 °C) |
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Relative humidity (storage) |
90 % non-condensing 0 °C to 50
°C |
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Altitude |
Operating: 3050 m (10 000 ft) Storage: 12 200 m (40 000 ft) |
Dimensions and weight
Electrical specifications
Low resistance source
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Dimensions |
430 mm x 555 mm x 170 mm (16.9 in x 21.8 in x 6.7
in) |
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Weight |
20 kg (44.1 lb) |
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Range |
100 mΩ to 10 kΩ + 10 mΩ single value selection, dc
and line frequency (50/60 Hz) |
1.5 kV high resistance source (DC
only)
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Range |
10
kΩ to 10 GΩ + 100 GΩ single value selection |
5.5 kV high resistance source (DC
only) (5322A with /5 option)
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Range |
10
kΩ to 100 GΩ |
Test voltage measurement
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Range |
0 V
dc to 5500 V dc |
Leakage current source
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Range |
0.1 to 30 mA |
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Test voltage |
Passive mode: 60 V ac to 250 V ac rms Differential mode: 60 V ac to 250 V ac rms Substitute mode:10 V ac to 250 V ac rms Active mode (5322A/VLC only)[1]: 50 V ac
to 100 V ac rms |
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Uncertainty |
Passive mode: ± (0.3% setting + 2 μA) Differential mode: ± (0.3% setting + 2 μA) Test uncertainty can be influenced by power line
voltage instability Substitute mode: ± (0.3% setting + 2 μA) Active mode (5322A/VLC only)[1]: ± (0.3%
setting + 1 μA) |
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[1] The
Active Mode outputs are synchronized with the ac mains frequency to suppress
interference between the calibrator and external noise sources. |
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Human body simulation (for
substitute leakage currently only |
Resistance range: 0 Ω to 10 000 Ω Resolution: 1 Ω |
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Model Name |
Description |
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96270A |
96270A
27 GHz RF Reference including 50 Ω 4 GHz Leveling Head |
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96270A/75 |
96270A
27 GHz RF Reference including 50 Ω and 75 Ω 4 GHz Leveling Heads |
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96270A/LL |
96270A
27 GHz RF Reference with Low Level Microwave O/P |
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96270A/HF |
96270A
27 GHz RF Reference with HF Leveling Kit |
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96270A/LL/HF |
96270A 27 GHz RF Reference, LL Microwave O/P, HF Leveling Kit |
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Accessory |
Description |
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96000SNS |
Additional
Power Sensor |
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96270A/HFKIT |
Power
Sensor, Splitter, Metrology-Grade Microwave Cable and APC-3.5 mm Adapter |
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Y9600 |
Rackmount
Kit (Slides) |
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96000CASE |
Rugged
Transit Case |
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96000CONN |
RF
Interconnect Kit, Sacrificial RF Adapters, Connector Torque Wrenches |
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9600FLT |
1
GHz Wide Offset Phase Noise Filter |
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Priority Gold Instrument CarePlan |
Fluke
Calibration Priority Gold Instrument CarePlans are available for most
calibration products. Please contact your local Fluke Calibration sales
representative for details or to request a quote. You may also call the
Customer Care Center at 877-355-3225 or send email to [email protected]. |