Product description:
The product is the Fluke 27GHz ‘single-box’ RF calibrator, with Fluke MET/CAL calibration automation software. It provides a unique level of integration through a combination of performance, functionality, signal delivery and measurement capability:
- Precision signal level and attenuation, high signal purity and low distortion modulation
- Low phase noise and jitter
- Integral power meter readout (thermistor type power sensors)
- Integral 50MHz frequency counter
- Calibration oriented user interface and 9640A-like functionality
Signal outputs/input connections are made via devices/interfaces supplied by Fluke as part of the product. Only a minimal level of user re-connection is required, dependent on workload type and characteristics.
Performance levels and MET/CAL procedure availability allow the RF Reference to calibrate a wide range of popular workload models from a variety of manufacturers, including:
- Spectrum Analyzers, including hi-end models such as the Agilent E444X PSA and Rohde & Schwarz FSU series models.
- Power Sensors, including wide dynamic range and thermal types such as the HP478, Agilent 848X, E441XX and E93XX, Rohde & Schwarz NRVZ and NRP3, Anritsu MA24XX and TEGAM M11XX and F11XX series devices.
- RF millivoltmeters, signal level meters, modulation analyzers, receivers, counter/timers, active and passive RF components.
The many significant benefits compared to traditional solutions include:
- Reduced complexity in system configuration, test setups and for system operators.
- Simpler metrology and uncertainty analysis, easing the burdens of obtaining and maintaining accreditation.
- 4-8 times faster than manual calibrations.
- “Walk-away” automation yielding typically 25% calibration capacity gain and 50% labour reduction compared to traditional automated systems.
- An integrated, compact, robust and environmentally tolerant solution for on-site calibrations.