N1501A Dielectric Probe Kit 10 MHz to 50 GHz

N1501A Dielectric Probe Kit

10 MHz to 50 GHz

Swept Broadband Dielectric Measurements

The Keysight Technologies, Inc. N1501A dielectric probe kit determines the dielectric properties, or complex permittivity, of many materials. A material’s dielectric properties are determined by its molecular structure. If the molecular structure changes, so will the dielectric properties. Measurements of the dielectric properties of a material can be used to indirectly measure other properties of the material that are also correlated to the molecular structure, and can be a valuable alternative when the property of interest is difficult to measure directly.

Measurements are made by simply immersing the probe into liquids or semi-solids no special fixtures or containers are required. Measurements are non-destructive and can be made in real time. These important features allow the dielectric probe kit to be used in process analytic technologies.

The complete system is based on a Keysight network or impedance analyzer, which measures the material’s response to RF or microwave energy. The probe transmits a signal into the material under test (MUT). Depending on the Keysight analyzer and probe used, frequencies can extend from 10 MHz to 50 GHz.

The N1500A materials measurement suite (not included) controls the analyzer and guides you through easy setup and measurement steps. In seconds, it calculates and displays complex permittivity in a variety of formats, including dielectric constant, dielectric loss factor, loss tangent or Cole-Cole.

Features

• Measures complex permittivity
• Designed to work with Keysight N1500A materials measurement suite, with Option 004 coaxial probe method
• Best for measuring liquids and conformable solids
• Flexible option configuration allows you to choose the probes and accessories you need, anytime you want, and to fit your budget

Calibration Refresh Reduces Drift Errors

The automated electronic calibration refresh feature recalibrates the system automatically, in seconds, just before each measurement is made. This virtually eliminates cable instability and system drift errors. See N1500A Technical Overview part number 5992-0263EN for more details.

New Options Allow You to Configure a Kit to Meet Your Needs

Three probe designs to choose from

Each comes in a kit with a calibration short and depending on probe kit, some small accessories

Performance probe

Combines rugged, high temperature, and frequency performance in a slim design

• Frequency range 500 MHz to 50 GHz
• 2.4 mm male connector

For your most demanding applications, this probe features rugged, high temperature and frequency performance in a slim design. The probe is sealed on both the probe tip and the connector end, which makes it our most rugged probe. The probe withstands a wide –40 ºC to +200 ºC temperature range, which allows measurements versus frequency and temperature.

The performance probe can be autoclaved, making it an excellent choice for applications in the food, medical, and chemical industries where sterilization is a must. The slim design allows it to fit easily in fermentation tanks, chemical reaction chambers, or other equipment with small apertures. It is useful for measuring liquid, semi-solid, as well as flat surfaced solid materials. The performance probe kit comes complete with a calibration short.