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SPINNER test & calibration equipment for best measurement results Today any development, production, test or quality assurance department that works with RF signals on coaxial lines can not function without latest measurement equipment. In high frequency technology vector network analyzers (VNA) are often used to determine the characteristics of RF and microwave devices. The components of a VNA as well as the test assembly connected to the instrument have their own frequency and phase responses. This may cause false readings. System errors can be adjusted by calibration of the VNA. During the...

Compact calibration kits (3-in-1 and 4-in-1) The combination of all calibration standards in one handy unit is the optimum solution for simple and comfortable handling during the calibration of network analyzers with the methods OSL and OSLT. The excellent handling, ergonomic arrangement of the components, small size and low weight are appreciated by in-field users as well. Our 4-in-1 calibration kits include open, short, load and through-line for the complete calibration of a network analyzer with two or more ports with the OSLT method. Our 3-in-1 calibration kits include all necessary standards...

High-precision calibration kits up to the cut-off frequencies of the connector series In order to achieve the best possible measurement results over the whole frequency range of a connector series the VNA is calibrated with one of several highprecision SPINNER calibration kits. The calibration comparison standards open circuit (Open), short circuit (Short) and fixed load (Load), each as a plug or socket, are included in our OSL calibration kits. Additionally, our OSLT calibration kits include through adapters (Through), one with plug-to-plug and one with socket-to-socket connections. Optionally,...

Articulated lines SPINNER developed articulated lines to replace the measurement cables between the test port of a vector network analyzer (VNA) and the device under test (DUT). Other than conventional cables they have an excellent phase and amplitude stability, even in motion and at very high signal frequencies. The use of several joints between rigid line sections allows the end of the line to be easily moved to all points within a sphere of approx. 0.5 m in radius (without restrictions such as the limited bending radius of a cable). The choice of materials ensures high reliability and a long...

Gauges To prevent damage to the precision connectors and to assure precise measurement data, the connector interface dimensions of all components used for the test assembly must be tested with a suitable gauge before mating. On a SPINNER gauge the tolerance limits for the different connector standards are marked in colour on the dial. The connector interface dimensions can easily be checked without any specific knowledge of standards. A reference gauge, used to check and to adjust the gauge, is part of the kit. SPINNER offers gauges for a wide variety of connector types. Gauges for connectors...

Test port adapters Every connection event puts stress on the test port of the measurement instrument, causing wear over time. Therefore, the test port must be replaced when the maximum number of matings allowed by the manufacturer has been completed. SPINNER test port adapters can be mounted on the test ports of a vector network analyzer, absorbing the wear and tear that would otherwise affect the instrument. Thus, the life time of the measurement instrument can be extended until the test ports are worn out. The use of test port adapters can help avoid the costs of an extensive test port replacement...

Precision air lines Air lines work as a reference impedance for the DUT and the VNA and are used for precision time domain reflectometry measurements (TDR-measurements) in particular of connectors, inter-series adapters and loads. For a more convenient handling at the VNA side of the air line, the inner conductor is supported by one low-loss dielectric bead and is aligned in this way. Besides that the bead also keeps the inner conductor fixed at the beadless end in terms of concentricity and in compliance with the defined pin depth (DUT side of the air line). SPINNER precision air lines are made...

Single channel coax rotary joints SPINNER's contacting single channel rotary joints stand out for their extremely large bandwidth up to 50 GHz. Excellent VSWR and insertion loss values with very little variation in rotation throughout the complete frequency range make these rotary joints suitable for a broad range of applications in measurement technology. The typical life time of rotary joints is about 10 million revolutions. The use of rotary joints can help to significantly extend the life time of other components, especially expensive measurement cables, because the cables are not exposed...

Test cable assemblies acting upon the cable. They are ideal for testing wireless communication infrastructures, defence and ground systems as well as for daily use in component and assembly shops. SPINNER and HUBER+SUHNER AG have signed a mutual cross-selling agreement for measurement and calibration equipment. Therefore we have now expand our product portfolio and offer a specific portfolio of test cable assemblies which allows you to buy all your RF measurement and test equipment from one source. As high-end products with optimal performance the SUCOFLEX® 102 and SUCOFLEX®104 cable assemblies...

SUCOFLEX®104 – Flexible measurement cables up to 26.5 GHz for static applications Connectors Operating frequency Part number Huber+Suhner Part number SPINNER SUCOFLEX®104P/PE/PEA – Flexible measurement cables up to 26.5 GHz for dynamic applications Connectors Operating frequency Part number Huber+Suhner Part number SPINNER Part number SPINNER SUCOFLEX®102 – Flexible measurement cables up to 40 GHz for static applications Connectors Operating frequency Part number Huber+Suhner