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GENERAL PURPOSE vector network analyzer CALIBRATION STANDARD SPECIFICATION
PURCHASE DESCRIPTION REPORTCSS 03-3101
GENERAL PURPOSE
vector Network Analyzer calibration standard specification
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C. DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZED TO U. S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THEIR CONTRACTORS TO PROTECT PUBLICATIONS REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL USE OR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. OTHER REQUESTS FOR THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE REFERRED TO MEASUREMENT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, CORONA DIVISION, P.O. BOX 5000, CORONA, CA, 91718-5000.
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYjanuary 2018
GENERAL PURPOSE Power meter CALIBRATION STANDARD SPECIFICATION
METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION PROGRAM
Measurement Science Department, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division Page 7 purchase description REPORT
GENERAL PURPOSE
vector network analyzer calibration standard specification
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION PROGRAM
TABLE OF CONTENT
| 1.0 | SCOPE………... | 6 |
| 1.1 | General | 6 |
| 1.2 | Usage | 6 |
| 1.3 | Classification | 6 |
| 2.0 | APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS | 6 |
| 2.1 | General | 6 |
| 2.2 | Government Documents | 7 |
| 2.3 | International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) | 7 |
| 2.4 | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) | 7 |
| 3.0 | EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS | 8 |
| 3.1 | Equipment Components | 8 |
| 3.1.1 Restricted Material | 8 | |
| 3.1.2 Frequency Range | 8 | |
| 3.2 Design and Construction | 8 | |
| 3.2.1 Operator Controls | 8 | |
| 3.2.2 Connectors, Electric | 8 | |
| 3.2.3 Wiring, Internal | 8 | |
| 3.2.4 Internal Cooling | 8 | |
| 3.3 Electrical Power Sources and Connections | 8 | |
| 3.3.1 Electrical Power Sources | 8 | |
| 3.3.1.1 Power Consumption | 8 | |
| 3.3.1.2 Lithium Batteries | 9 | |
| 3.3.2 Electrical Power Connections | 9 | |
| 3.4 Environmental Requirements | 9 | |
| 3.4.1 Warm-up | 9 | |
| 3.4.2 Temperature and Humidity | 9 | |
| 3.4.3 Vibration | 9 | |
| 3.4.4 Bounce, Loose Cargo | 9 | |
| 3.4.5 Fungus Resistance | 9 | |
| 3.4.6 Bench Handling | 9 | |
| 3.4.7 Salt Atmosphere | 9 | |
| 3.5 Enclosure Physical Characteristics | 10 | |
| 3.5.1 Dimensions | 10 | |
| 3.5.2 Weight | 10 | |
| 3.5.3 Stacking Provisions | 10 | |
| 3.5.4 Handles | 10 | |
| 3.5.5 Connections and Controls | 10 | |
| 3.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | 10 | |
| 3.7 Transit Case | 10 | |
| 3.8 Digital Interface | 10 | |
| 3.9 Safety | 10 | |
| 3.10 Marking and Identificaiton | 10 | |
| 3.10.1 Equipment Identification | 10 | |
| 3.10.2 Firmware and Option Identification | 11 | |
| 3.10.3 Calibration Label | 11 | |
| 3.11 Calibration Interval | 11 | |
| 3.12 Reliability | 11 | |
| 3.13 Maintainability | 11 | |
| 3.14 Configuration | 11 | |
| 3.14.1 Main Box | 11 | |
| 3.14.2 Measurement Reference Receivers | 11 | |
| 3.14.3 Calibration Kit | 12 | |
| 3.14.4 Test Port Cables | 12 | |
| 3.14.5 Test Port Cables and Adapters | 12 | |
| 3.14.6 RF Connector Requirements | 12 | |
| 3.14.7 Accessories | 12 | |
| 3.15 Performance | 12 | |
| 3.15.1 Frequency Range | 13 | |
| 3.15.2 Sweep Type | 13 | |
| 3.15.3 Time Base | 13 | |
| 3.15.4 Aging Rate | 13 | |
| 3.15.5 Dynamic Range | 13 | |
| 3.15.6 Source Power Range | 13 | |
| 3.15.7 Absolute Power | 13 | |
| 3.15.8 Transmission Magnitude Measurement Accuracy | 13 | |
| 3.15.9 Reflection Magnitude Measurement Accuracy | 14 | |
| 3.15.10 Calibration Methodology | 15 | |
| 3.15.11 Calibration Coefficients | 15 | |
| 3.15.12 De-embedding Fixture | 15 | |
| 3.15.13 VNA Firmware Updates | 15 | |
| 3.15.14 Display Screenshot | 15 | |
| 3.15.15 Instrument States | 16 | |
| 3.15.16 Trace Data | 16 | |
| 3.15.17 Marker Analysis | 16 | |
| 3.15.18 Trace Statistics | 16 | |
| 3.15.19 Limit Lines | 16 | |
| 3.15.20 Remote Programming | 16 | |
| 3.16 Support Applications | 16 | |
| 3.16.1 Uncertainty Calculator | 16 | |
| 3.16.2 System Verification Test | 16 | |
| 3.17 Operating and Service Manuals | 17 | |
| 3.17.1 Performance Verification Tests | 17 | |
| 3.17.2 Adjustment Procedures | 17 | |
| 3.17.3 Maintenance | 17 | |
| 3.17.4 Transmission Measurement Specifications | 17 | |
| 3.17.5 Reflection Measurement Specifications | 17 | |
| 3.18 Service Provider | 17 |
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 General: This calibration standard specification (CSS) defines the minimum mechanical and electrical requirements regarding a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) system. The primary functionality and responsibility of the equipment is to calibrate passive RF and microwave components such as attenuators, directional couplers, filters, power splitters/dividers, and terminations. The VNA will have the capability to measure forward and reverse transmission/reflection (magnitude and phase) response of a device under test with the range and accuracy requirements provided in this purchase description. The Vector Network Analyzer requires a calibration kit for measurement calibration and test port cables to connect to the device under test. All three components comprise a Vector Network Analyzer system and impact associated measurement capabilities and uncertainties. Stated specification requirements apply to either discrete VNA performance or VNA system level requirements, as explicitly referenced. The VNA system will be used by Navy personnel in shipboard and shore-based laboratories.
1.2 Usage: Test equipment discussed in this purchase description is intended for use in operational conditions within a controlled environment where military equipment is operated. While in transportation or storage, the test equipment may be subjected to conditions aboard military and commercial vehicles on land, sea, and air. The purchase description outlines the usage requirements of test equipment. Specific requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F are applied to test equipment according to defined class of equipment.
1.3 Classification: The Vector Network Analyzer shall conform to Class 4 requirements in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F for Navy shipboard and shore-based laboratory use as specified in this purchase description.
| 2.0 | APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS | ||||
| 2.1 | General: The documents recorded in section 2 are referenced in this VNA purchase description document. The following specifications and standards form a part of this purchase description to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issues of these documents shall be those in effect on the date of this solicitation. Document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirement documents cited in this purchase description, or as applicable in MIL-PRF-28800F, whether or not they are listed. | ||||
| 2.2 | Government Documents: The following specifications, standards, and | handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless | otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the | issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards | (DoDISS) and supplemented thereto. |
| MIL-PRF-28800F | - | Test Equipment for use with Electrical and Electronic Equipment, General Specification for | |||
| MIL-STD-130 | - | Standard Practice of Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property | |||
| MIL-PRF-38793C | - | Manuals, Technical: Calibration Procedures Preparation | |||
| MIL-HDBK-781 | - | Reliability Test Methods, Plans, and environments for Engineering Development, Qualification and Production | |||
| MIL-PRF-39012E | - | Performance Specification, Connectors, Coaxial, Radio Frequency, General Specification For | |||
| MIL-STD-348A | - | Interface Standard, Radio Frequency Connector Interfaces |
(Copies of Federal and military specifications and standards are available from the Department of Defense Single Source Stock Point, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 [Telephone 215-697-2179]. They are also available at www.everyspec.com.)
| 2.3 | International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC): | ||
| IEC 61010-1 | - | Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use (General Requirements) |
(Copies of IEC documents are available online at http://www.iec.ch/ or EC publications are available in the US from the Sales Department. American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street,113 Floor, New York, NY 10036, USA.)
| 2.4 | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): | ||
| IEEE Std 287 (2007) | - | IEEE Standard for Precision Coaxial Connectors (DC to 110 GHz) |
(Copies of IEEE documents are available online at http://www.ieee.org/)
3.0 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
| 3.1 | Equipment Components: The equipment components of the Vector Network Analyzer system shall conform to the requirements stated in paragraph 3.2 of document MIL-PRF-28800F. Manufacturers shall designate a model number for units provided. All units and the replaceable assemblies, subassemblies and parts comprising the unit shall be interchangeable on a non-interference basis with all such designated models provided. The contractor shall immediately inform the procuring activity of any conflict between the interchangeability requirements of this specification and the purchase description. | |||
| 3.1.1 Restricted Material: Mercury, including mercury batteries; radioactive material; | lithium electrochemical cells; organic material that can decay; flammable or | explosive material at operating or storage temperatures; pressurized helium | gas; combinations of materials that can cause decay as a result of the effects | of out-gassing. |
3.2 Design and Construction: The design and construction of the Vector Network Analyzer system shall conform to the requirements of paragraph 3.3 of document MIL-PRF-28800F.
3.2.1 Operator Controls: Operating controls and indicators shall be readily accessible to the operator from the front of the VNA. The readings presented on the controls and indicators shall be available to the operator without conversion or calculation.
3.2.2 Connectors, Electric: Provisions shall be made to ensure that connectors will be mated only with the appropriate counterparts. The live or hot side of unmated connectors shall be protected against shorting.
3.2.3 Wiring, Internal: All internal wiring shall be implemented such that the wiring shall not be damaged during normal maintenance and calibration.
3.2.4 Internal Cooling: The VNA shall be capable of operating without interruption for at least 24 hours at the maximum operating temperature for Class 4 equipment (10 to 40 degrees Celsius). Cooling devices used in the equipment shall be an integral part of the equipment and not degrade any aspect of performance or safety.
| 3.3 | Electrical Power Sources and Connections: The VNA requirements for power | source | connections shall be as specified in paragraph 3.3.1 through 3.3.2. | ||
| 3.3.1 Electrical Power Sources: The VNA shall operate from a source of 103.5V | to | 126.5V at 50 Hz and 60 Hz 5% single-phase input power. |
3.3.1.1 Power Consumption: The VNA maximum power for operation shall not exceed 450 W.
3.3.1.2 Lithium Batteries: Commercial UL approved equipment that contains lithium batteries (size double A or button cell type) used for memory backup is approved for use under a general blanket approval waiver. Lithium or re- chargeable batteries larger than the type specified above would require a separate approval. Tadiran liquid cathode batteries, SO2 (sulfur dioxide) batteries or lithium vinyl chloride “liquid cathode” batteries are strictly prohibited. For the purpose of this specification, a lithium button-type battery is approved.
| 3.3.2 Electrical Power Connections: The VNA requirements for power source | connections shall be in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800 paragraph 3.5.2. | ||
| 3.4 Environmental Requirements: The VNA, designated Class 4 test equipment, | shall meet the environmental | requirements specified in MIL-PRF-28800 | paragraph 3.8 with the deviations specified in 3.8.1 through 3.8.7. |
| 3.4.1 Warm-up: After a warm-up period not to exceed 90 minutes, the VNA shall | meet all electrical specifications contained in this specification. |
3.4.2 Temperature and Humidity: The VNA shall meet the conditions below:
Temperature (Celsius) Relative Humidity
| Operating |
| 10 to 30 |
| 5 to 95 |
| Operating |
| 30 to 40 |
| 5 to 75 |
| Non-Operating |
| -20 to 60 |
| Not Applicable |
3.4.3 Vibration: The VNA shall meet the random and sinusoidal vibration requirements of MIL-PRF-28800 paragraph 3.8.4.
3.4.4 Bounce, Loose Cargo: The VNA shall conform to the specified performance and accuracy requirements after being tested in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800 paragraph 4.5.5.3.3. In the case of the VNA, the loose cargo bounce test is executed in the Vertical linear mode (straight up and down in vertical plane).
3.4.5 Fungus Resistance: The VNA shall not contain materials that provide nutrients for the growth of fungus as stated in paragraph 3.8.7 of document MIL-PRF- 28800.
3.4.6 Bench Handling: The VNA shall conform to the specified performance and accuracy requirements and there shall be no damage to any controls, indicators, or fuseholders, after being tested in accordance with 4.5.5.4.3. The mechanical calibration kit components shall be tested individually, not within the protective case.
3.4.7 Salt Atmosphere: The VNA has no requirement for salt atmosphere exposure.
3.5 Enclosure Physical Characteristics: The physical characteristics of the VNA equipment enclosure shall be in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800 paragraph 3.6 with the deviations specified in paragraphs 3.5.1 through 3.5.5 below.
3.5.1 Dimensions: The VNA maximum dimensions shall not exceed 18.5 inches (470 mm) in width with handles, 11.5 inches (292 mm) in height with feet, and 23.5 inches (597 mm) in depth including front and rear panel hardware and handles.
| 3.5.2 Weight: The maximum weight of the VNA shall not exceed 70 pounds (31.82 | kg). |
| 3.5.3 Stacking Provisions: The VNA enclosure shall have a geometric configuration | that permits stacking without harm to the enclosure or its contents. |
3.5.4 Handles: The VNA has no requirement for handles if less than 2U (3.5 inches,
| 89 | mm) in height. If the VNA height exceeds 3.5 inches in height, handles | shall be provided. The number | and location of | handles shall be such that the | load distribution per handle shall not exceed 20 | kg. | ||||||||||||||||
| 3.5.5 Connections and Controls: The operating controls and test ports shall be | located on the | instrument front panel; | electrical power connections shall be on | the rear panel; GPIB and LAN connections shall be on the rear panel; other | connectors can | be located on the front or rear panel. The VNA shall have a | minimum of two USB ports to support communication with an external CD/DVD | drive and/or electronic calibration module. | ||||||||||||||
| 3.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): The VNA shall comply to EMC control as | indicated in paragraph 3.9 of MIL-PRF-28800. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.7 | Transit Case: Transit case is not required for the VNA. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.8 | Digital Interface: The VNA shall provide an ANSI/IEEE-STD-488 interface that | conforms to the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800 paragraph 3.4. A LAN | interface that conforms to LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) standard | shall be provided on VNA. | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3.9 Safety: For safety ground, all accessible surfaces of the VNA shall be at | ground | potential. The power cable shall include a safety ground conductor. This | is also | true of drawer assemblies; disconnecting the safety ground shall also | disconnect | the power conductors. | ||||||||||||||||
| 3.10 Marking and Identification: The VNA shall be marked and identified in | accordance with MIL-PRF-28800 paragraph 3.11 and as indicated below. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.10.1 Equipment Identification: The VNA instrument and paired calibration kit shall | include at a minimum; manufacturer name, equipment model number, | equipment name, place of manufacturer, installed options, and serial number | on identification label/plate. | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3.10.2 Firmware and Option Identification: The VNA shall have the ability to display | on the front panel the installed hardware and software options, and firmware | version upon operator command. If an electronic calibration module is | included, the VNA shall display the model, serial number, and options upon | operator command. | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3.10.3 Calibration Label: The contractor/manufacturer of the VNA shall certify and | maintain substantiating evidence that the instruments meet the operational and | general requirements specified herein, and shall supply a calibration label | to | the VNA main | box and the calibration kit. The label shall contain the date | that | the instrument | was calibrated. The government reserves the right to require | proof of such conformance and to conduct such tests as necessary to ensure that | all operational and general requirements are satisfied. | ||||||||||||
| 3.11 Calibration Interval: Calibration interval requirements shall be in accordance | with MIL-PRF 28800 paragraph 3.12. The manufacturer shall substantiate the | calibration interval by providing technical justification data. The calibration | interval of the VNA shall ensure a minimum of 85% of the instruments remain in | tolerance at the end of this interval. | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3.12 Reliability: The VNA shall meet the reliability requirements of MIL-PRF-28800 | paragraph 3.13. The contractor/manufacturer shall provide a summary of | maintenance or warranty records to establish the validity of the statistical | assertion. | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3.13 Maintainability: The design of the VNA shall permit isolation of faults, and | repair down to the modular level (circuit board and sub-assembly level). The | VNA shall be designed to ensure that maintenance access can be | accomplished utilizing ordinary tools. The VNA shall be | constructed so that no | damage to any component shall occur and no | permanent distortion to any | structural member shall be caused during normal | maintenance and calibration. | ||||||||||||||
| 3.14 Configuration: The VNA system shall consist of a single box solution, | two | calibration | kits or electronic calibration modules (Type N and 3.5 mm), and two | test port cables. | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3.14.1 Main Box: The VNA main box shall be a benchtop configuration with test | port | connectors mounted on the front panel of instrument. VNA computer | processor/controller shall be internal to main box, an external controller shall | not be required. The VNA shall have | two | test ports. The test | port connectors | must be | ruggedized | (e.g., NMD) and shall consist of 3.5 | mm male or 2.92 mm | male | connectors. | |||||||||
| 3.14.2 Measurement Reference Receivers: The two port VNA shall have two | independent | reference receivers, one for each test port. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.14.3 Calibration Kit: Either a mechanical calibration kit or an electronic calibration | module shall be provided for Type N and 3.5 mm connector types. The | mechanical calibration kit shall have female and male components, consisting | of a short, open, and load(s). The electronic calibration module shall have an | insertable configuration, one port with a female connector and one port with a | male | connector. The electronic calibration module shall have the capability to | support a user characterization and storage of such characterization to non- | volatile memory. Both a female to female and male to male through adapter is | required as part of the Type N and 3.5 mm calibration kit to support non- | insertable | calibration/measurement configurations. A hard case storage box | shall be provided for calibration kit components. | ||||||||||
| 3.14.4 Test Port Cables: A precision magnitude and phase stable flexible VNA test | port cable set shall be provided, which support direct connection to the | ruggedized test port connectors of the VNA. The device under test (DUT) side | of one test port cable shall be 3.5 mm male, while the other test port cable shall | have a 3.5 mm female connector on the device side. The VNA | test port cables | shall have a length of 36 inches, | and | support a minimum bend | radius of 3 | inches. A flat | parallel ridge on the | base | of | female connector on test | port cable | is required to support a fixed | wrench to | provide a stable reference | when | torquing male connector nut | of | adapter. |
| 3.14.5 Test Port Cables and Adapters: The VNA test port cable set shall support the | connectivity to precision adapters at the DUT side of cable, providing Type N, | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 mm, 3.5 mm, and 2.92 mm calibration/measurement reference planes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type | N, 7 mm, | 3.5 mm, and 2.92 mm | adapters shall meet IEEE STD 287 | general | precision | connector (GPC) specifications. | ||||||||||||||||
| 3.14.6 RF Connector Requirements: RF connectors provided shall meet the critical | interface dimensions of MIL-PRF-39012 and allow the use of torque wrenches | for proper connection. RF connector interfaces shall meet critical tolerances in | MIL-STD-348A or IEEE STD 287 as applicable to connector type and precision | grade. | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3.14.7 Accessories: Fixed and Torque wrenches shall be provided for properly | torquing ruggedized test port connectors, test port cable connectors, and | calibration components. An ESD antistatic wrist strap is required. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15 Performance: The VNA shall meet the specifications and performance | capabilities as listed below under the following conditions; 90 minute warm-up | period; operating temperature of 20C to 30C; and relative humidity of 20% to | 60%; unless otherwise stated. Corrected (residual) system performance | criteria is the | combined system accuracy of VNA with associated calibration kit | and test port | cables, expressed with a coverage factor of | k = 2 (confidence | level | of 95%). Corrected | specifications must apply to minimum IFBW of | |||||||||||
| 10 Hz. | Uncorrected (raw data without error correction) performance criteria is | expressed | with a coverage factor of k = 2 (confidence level of | 95%). | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.1 Frequency Range: The VNA system shall have a minimum frequency range of | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.2 Sweep Type: The VNA shall support Linear, Log, Frequency Segments, | CW, | and Power sweeps. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.3 Time Base: The VNA shall have an internal 10 MHz oscillator with a | REFERENCE OUTPUT connector, and a REFERENCE | INPUT connector to | lock onto an external time base. | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.4 Aging Rate: The aging rate of VNA internal 10 MHz time base shall not exceed | 1 x 10-6 per year. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.5 Dynamic Range: The VNA shall have a minimum dynamic range of 90 dB from | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, with an IFBW setting of 10 Hz. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.6 Source Power Range: The VNA source shall have a minimum of 25 dB of | power range at the instrument test ports, and support an automated test port | power characterization utilizing an external power meter/sensor. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.7 Absolute Power: The VNA shall support absolute power measurements | (unratioed) at the measurement reference plane. Calibrating the VNA | source | power and receivers with external power meter/sensor shall be automated | through | VNA control. | |||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.8 Transmission Magnitude Measurement Accuracy: The following accuracy | requirements are the combined effects of VNA and applicable Calibration Kit | (mechanical or electronic calibration module) with the following criteria; | ||||||||||||||||||||
| S11 = | S22 = 0 (Linear) | for | DUT, IFBW = 10 Hz. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Refer to Transmission Magnitude | Accuracy graph. |
| The accuracy for a | transmission | coefficient (TdB) of | 0 dB to -10 dB shall | be | within; |
| 0.06 dB, 0.01 to 8 GHz | |||||
| 0.10 dB, 8 to 18 GHz | |||||
| 0.15 dB, 18 to 26.5 GHz | |||||
| The accuracy for a | transmission | coefficient (TdB) of | -10 dB to -60 dB shall | be | within; |
| 0.06 dB + abs[0.001 * (TdB + | 10 | dB)], 0.01 to 8 GHz | |||
| 0.10 dB + abs[0.001 * (TdB + 10 dB)], 8 to 18 GHz | |||||
| 0.15 dB + abs[0.001 * (TdB + 10 dB)], 18 to 26.5 GHz |
| 3.15.9 Reflection Magnitude Measurement Accuracy: The following accuracy | requirements are the combined effects of VNA and applicable Calibration Kit | (mechanical or electronic calibration module) with the following criteria; | |
| S21 = S12 = 0 (Linear) | for | DUT, IFBW = 10 Hz. | |
| Refer to Reflection Magnitude Accuracy graph. |
| The accuracy for a | reflection | coefficient () of | 0.0 to 0.3 shall | be within; |
| 0.008, 0.01 to 26.5 GHz | ||||
| The accuracy for a | reflection | coefficient () of | 0.3 to 1.0 shall | be within; |
| 0.008 + [0.04 * ( - 0.3)], 0.01 to 26.5 GHz |
| 3.15.10 Calibration Methodology: The VNA shall support two port SOLT, SOLR, TRL, | and LRL | calibration techniques. | Non-insertable measurement | calibration | configurations | requiring an | adapter | (uncharacterized) for | the through | connection shall | be | supported | through an | UNKNOWN THROUGH | (SOLR) | calibration algorithm. | Unknown through option shall be available when utilizing | a mechanical | calibration kit or electronic calibration module. One port | Short/Open/Load and Short/Offset Short/Load calibrations shall be supported. | Calibration options for load standard shall include fixed load and/or sliding load. | The VNA shall support data-based calibration standards. |
| 3.15.11 Calibration Coefficients: The VNA shall have the capability to store calibration | kit coefficient terms from an external data medium, and support the entry of | calibration coefficient | terms via front panel to support user defined calibration | kits. | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.12 De-embedding Fixture: The VNA shall have the capability to de-embed a | fixture S2P file from Port 1 and/or Port 2, shifting the calibration reference | plane towards the DUT. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.13 VNA Firmware Updates: VNA firmware updates shall be supported on-site, | downloadable | from an external data medium. A summary of critical bug fixes | and | new features | shall be provided with new firmware release. | |||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.14 Display Screenshot: The VNA shall be capable of capturing screen display as | an image file format. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.15 Instrument States: The VNA shall have the function to save and recall an | instrument state with active calibration error terms applied. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.15.16 Trace Data: The VNA shall include trace functions and math analysis | including; | enter Data Memory; view DATA and Memory; math functions | Data – Memory, Data + Memory, Data * Memory, Data/Memory. The VNA | shall support saving measurement data as a ‘*.SnP’ and ‘*.csv’ file. |
3.15.17 Marker Analysis: The VNA marker functions shall include; Max, Min, ∆.
| 3.15.18 Trace Statistics: The VNA trace statistics shall include; Mean, Standard | Deviation, and Peak to Peak values. | ||||||||||||||
| 3.15.19 Limit Lines: Limit lines shall be available to define PASS or FAIL measurement | criteria. | ||||||||||||||
| 3.15.20 Remote Programming: The VNA application programming interface (API) shall | include all major functions supported via front panel operation. All operation | modes, calibration/measurement/analysis functions, stimulus settings, and | save/recall features of the VNA shall be remotely programmable over the | digital interface specified in 3.4, using the command syntax in compliance with | the specifications of Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments | (SCPI). While the VNA is in remote mode the front panel shall be disabled until | local mode is enabled. | ||||||||
| 3.16 | Support Applications: An application tool to calculate VNA measurement | uncertainties and automate system level accuracy verification shall be | provided | by | manufacturer. | ||||||||||
| 3.16.1 Uncertainty Calculator: The manufacturer shall provide an application program | capable of calculating Transmission and Reflection measurement uncertainties | (Magnitude and Phase) for a user defined DUT response and VNA stimulus. | The | application shall include the following input parameters; VNA hardware | (Model | and Options), Calibration Kit (mechanical or electronic | calibration | modules), Test Port Cable Set, IFBW/Averaging, Calibration Type, | Calibration | and Measurement Power Level, and DUT S-parameters (Magnitude | component). Uncertainties displayed shall include S11 Magnitude and Phase, | S21 Magnitude and Phase, Dynamic Accuracy (Magnitude and Phase) and | Group Delay. The application shall run on a PC with Windows operating | system. | |
| 3.16.2 System Verification Test: The manufacturer shall provide an application | program capable of running an automated VNA System Level Verification Test | using | an applicable Verification Kit. The application shall determine total | effective | tolerance of VNA system; dependent upon VNA hardware and | options, | Calibration Kit, | Test Port | Cable Set, VNA stimulus, and Verification Kit | (with report of calibration). The application shall indicate a PASS or Fail status | after measuring | the | verification kit components and provide a report of test | indicating measured value and VNA system tolerance for each measurement | point. The application shall run directly on the VNA instrument. |
| 3.17 Operating and Service Manuals: The manufacturer shall provide an electronic | copy (PDF format on CD-ROM) of test equipment manuals; covering general | information, installation, electrical specifications, operation, | calibration, | maintenance, service, storage, physical characteristics, and environmental | requirements. The Government reserves the right to reproduce | any | portion of | the manual(s), including any copyrighted material contained | within for | government use only. | |||||
| 3.17.1 Performance Verification Tests: The manual(s) shall provide support | documentation and step by step instructions for the performance verification | tests; including required test equipment and applicable specifications, setup | configurations, test points and tolerances. | ||||||||||||
| 3.17.2 Adjustment Procedures: The manufacturer shall support automated | adjustment | procedures of | TI using external | test equipment. | Detailed | instructions, setup diagrams, and a list of required | test equipment | shall be | provided. | ||||||
| 3.17.3 Maintenance: The manual(s) shall include a maintenance section addressing | the philosophy regarding modular | component level (circuit card/sub-assembly) | repair strategies. Instructions and documents shall | be provided for | troubleshooting, fault isolation, inspection and cleaning, | disassembly and | reassembly instructions, assembly drawings and diagrams for | modular and | sub-assemblies, recommended repair components, and any other | preventative | or corrective maintenance. | ||||
| 3.17.4 Transmission Measurement Specifications: Test equipment specifications | shall include tables depicting the system level accuracy (VNA and | applicable | calibration kit) for transmission coefficients of 10 dB to -90 dB | (minimum | range) | for frequencies of 10 MHz through 26.5 GHz. An | assumption of | ||||||||
| S11 = | S22 = 0 Linear is acceptable for specification table. | ||||||||||||||
| 3.17.5 Reflection Measurement Specifications: Test equipment specifications shall | include tables depicting the system level accuracy (VNA and applicable | calibration kit) for reflection coefficients of 0.01 to 1 (Linear) for frequencies of | 10 MHz through 26.5 GHz. An assumption of S21 = S12 = 0 Linear is | acceptable for specification table. | |||||||||||
| 3.18 Service Provider: The manufacturer calibration and repair support facilities | shall | be located within the continental United States. |
Transmission Magnitude Accuracy
0.01 to 8 GHz 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 0.06 0.06 7.0000000000000007E-2 0.08 0.09 0.1 0.11 8 to 18 GHz 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 0.1 0.1 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.14000000000000001 0.15 18 to 26.5 GHz 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 0.15 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.2 Transmission Coefficient (dB) Accuracy (dB) Reflection Magnitude Accuracy
0.01 to 26.5 GHz 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 8.0000000000000002E-3 8.0000000000000002E-3 8.0000000000000002E-3 8.0000000000000002E-3 1.2E-2 1.6E-2 0.02 2.4E-2 2.8000000000000001E-2 3.2000000000000001E-2 3.5999999999999997E-2 Reflection Coefficient (Linear) Accuracy (Linear) image1.wmf
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