QuickCal is the next level of calibration. QuickCal uses internal standards and a subset of external standards and builds on the factory-created CalReady. Users can perform QuickCal with a load or without a load. A QuickCal calibration with a load yields a more accurate measurement.

Important note: QuickCal is most accurate for DUTs with 7/16 and Type-N connectors and measurement uncertainties are provided for frequencies ≤ 18 GHz. Accuracy is reduced for DUTs with 3.5 mm (m), SMA (m), or other male coaxial connectors; performance is unspecified. QuickCal is not recommended for DUTs with 3.5 mm (f), SMA (f), or other similar female connectors. QuickCal is not applicable to waveguide.

A 60-minute warm-up period is recommended.

If QuickCal is the basis for most measurements, it is highly recommended that the annual cal cycle be followed, as QuickCal builds on CalReady and CalReady data are updated during the annual cal cycle.

QuickCal applications

• 1-port QuickCal with a base analyzer
• 1-port and enhanced response QuickCal with a T/R analyzer (one that has Option 210)
• 1-port, enhanced response, and 2-port QuickCal with a full 2-port analyzer (one that has Option 211)