RF & Microwave
CALIBRATION FACILITY
MSIR INDIA’s RF and Microwave Metrology Laboratory provides comprehensive calibration up to 40 GHz for aerospace, radar, 5G wireless telecommunications, and defense electronics. Utilizing Keysight PNA-X microwave network analyzers, Rohde & Schwarz signal analyzers, and primary thermistor power sensors, we calibrate power, attenuation, S-parameters, phase noise, and spectrum fidelity.
FREQUENCY RANGE
10 kHz to 40 GHz
Coaxial & Waveguide
POWER DYNAMIC RANGE
-130 dBm to +30 dBm
Sub-Nanowatt to Watts
ATTENUATION CMC
± 0.05 dB
To 40 GHz
PRIMARY ANALYZER
Keysight PNA-X
67 GHz 4-Port Microwave
High-Frequency Spectrum Sweep & FFT Waveform Analyzer
MEASURED TELEMETRY
-10.02
EXPANDED UNCERTAINTY (k=2)
±0.04 dB
TRACEABILITY
NPL India
PARAMETER TUNING
Evaluated as per GUM (JCGM 100:2008) guidelines with complete Type A and Type B expanded uncertainty analysis.
Primary Reference Standards
Our rf & microwave capabilities are anchored by primary standards directly calibrated by NPL India and BIPM-recognized National Metrology Institutes.
Keysight N5247B PNA-X
Microwave Network Analyzer 67 GHz
Industry flagship 4-port vector network analyzer with electronic calibration (ECal) modules and precision air-line mechanical verification kits.
Technical Highlights:
Rohde & Schwarz FSV3044
Signal and Spectrum Analyzer 44 GHz
Ultra-low phase noise signal analyzer for harmonic distortion, third-order intercept (TOI), and frequency accuracy.
Technical Highlights:
RF & Microwave Scope Matrix (CMC)
Calibration & Measurement Capabilities (CMC) accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Uncertainties expressed at an expanded confidence level of approx. 95.45% (k=2).
| Discipline / Measurand | Calibration Range | Test Condition | Expanded CMC (±) | Master Reference Standard | Test Standard / Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF Power Sensors & Power Meters | -70 dBm to +30 dBm (10 MHz to 40 GHz) | Precision Coaxial Coaxial Mount | ± 0.025 dB to ± 0.09 dB | Primary Thermistor Power Standard + DC Reference | Direct comparison transfer standard method |
| Spectrum Analyzers (Frequency & Amplitude) | 9 kHz to 40 GHz (Level: -100 to +10 dBm) | Harmonic & Spurious Verification | ± 0.15 dB Amplitude, ± 2×10⁻¹¹ Freq | Rubidium Atomic Clock + Synthesized Generator | Calibrated stepped level & frequency marker verification |
| RF Attenuators & Termination Loads (VSWR / S-Parameters) | 0 to 70 dB attenuation (up to 40 GHz) | 50 Ω Characteristic Impedance | ± 0.05 dB (Attenuation), ± 0.015 (Reflection Γ) | Keysight PNA-X VNA + Precision Air Lines | Vector network S-parameter substitution metrology |
Instruments Serviced & Calibrated
We calibrate all major industrial, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and research-grade instrumentation.
Spectrum & Signal Analyzers
Keysight, R&S, Anritsu up to 40 GHz
Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
S11, S21, S12, S22 magnitude & phase verification
RF Signal Generators & Synthesizers
CW, AM, FM, Phase, Pulse and digital modulation
RF Power Meters & Sensors
Average, peak, and thermocouple power sensors
Step & Fixed Attenuators
High-precision coaxial attenuators and pads
Climate & Environment
Designed for Zero Drift
Every measurement at MSIR INDIA is conducted under strictly monitored and auditable environmental controls adhering to ISO/IEC 17025:2017:
UNBROKEN CHAIN OF TRACEABILITY (ISO/IEC 17025)
BIPM SI Derived Units (Hertz, Watt, Decibel)
NPL India Radio Frequency Metrology Standards
MSIR Master Keysight PNA-X & R&S FSV3044 (NABL CC-2891)
Client Microwave Receivers, Radar Front-Ends, and Spectrum Analyzers
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INDICATIVE CALIBRATION FEE
₹ 3,000 + GST
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