Fluke 96270A and 96040A Low Phase Noise RF Reference Sources

Fluke Calibration has introduced the 96270A and 96040A Low Phase Noise RF Reference Sources, which simplify microwave and RF calibration systems by replacing many of the instruments and accessories in extant systems.

The units are easy-to-use instruments for calibrating spectrum analysers, RF power sensors and more. Because they do the job usually performed by multiple instruments they can cut the cost of RF calibration systems by up to half.

The 96270A and 96040A have a calibration-orientated user interface that is easy to learn and operate. They feature ‘what you set is what you get’ accurate signal delivery direct to the UUT input (up to 27 GHz in the 96270A). The integrated frequency counter (300 MHz in the 96270A; 50 MHz in the 96040A) and dual power meter readout in the 96270A eliminate the need for additional instruments.

The 96270A covers more than 80% of the test points required for calibrating spectrum analyser models below 27 GHz, and nearly all spectrum analysers of any frequency range. ‘Self-characterisation’ eliminates the need to perform and apply time-consuming calculations of correction factors for each component in the signal delivery system.

Automated with MET/CALÂ Plus Calibration Management Software, the reference sources reduce complexity and calibration times, dramatically improving efficiency and increasing capacity by 50% or more over manual and semi-automated methods.