Fluke Calibration has released the 96270A and 96040A low phase noise RF reference sources for RF calibration applications.
Designed to help simplify RF and microwave calibration systems by replacing many of the instruments and accessories in existing systems, these new reference sources feature accurate signal delivery direct to the UUT input (up to 27 GHz in the 96270A); an integrated frequency counter (300 MHz in the 96270A and 50 MHz in the 96040A); and dual power meter readout (in the 96270A.)
The 96270A in particular covers more than 80 percent of the test points required for calibrating spectrum analyzer models below 27 GHz and nearly all spectrum analyzers of any frequency range, the company says. In addition, a self-characterization feature eliminates the need for time-consuming calculations of correction factors for each component in the signal delivery system.
The reference sources are automated with Fluke’s MET/CAL Plus Calibration Management software to help reduce calibration complexity and time.
