Electrical standards
Calibration services:
- DC resistance from 10 µΩto 100 TΩ;
- DC voltage from 100 µV to 100 kV;
- AC voltage (ac-dc difference) from 0.002 V to 1000 V and 10 Hz to 1 MHz*;
- AC resistance (ac-dc difference) from 2 mA to 100 A and 10 Hz to 100 kHz*;
- AC capacitance from 0.001pF to 1 µF at 1 kHz;
- AC inductance from 1 µH to 10 H at 1 kHz;
- RF voltage (ac-dc difference) from 0.2 V to 50 V and from 0.1 MHz to 100 MHz*;
- RF impedance (Z/Zo) from 0.5 to 2.0 from 250 MHz to 18 GHz;
- RF attenuation to 60 dB at frequencies from 1 MHz to 36 GHz;
- RF power from 1 µW to 10 mW from 1 MHz to 40 GHz;
*not all combinations are available
A number of other measurements can be performed by special arrangement.
Client calibrations are only scheduled in April, May, June, October, November, and December. Calibrations may begin in other months, but only by special arrangement. To assure minimum delays, please contact us before sending calibration equipment to NRC. Measurements are normally performed in oil at 25°C, in air at 23°C, or at room temperature, typically 20°C to 23°C and approximately 40 percent relative humidity. Please specify required conditions when ordering.
Fees for service
If you wish to order a calibration service, please request a quote from the following technical contact:
Chantal Prévost
Telephone: 613-993-2898
Email: mss-electricalstandards@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Note that the calibration costs quoted DO NOT include shipping, insurance or the cost of a customs broker. The client must arrange and pay for these services separately.
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-02-00-00 | Custom electrical measurement or services | Fee on request |
| A33-02-00-01 | Handling fee. A charge is levied for any instrument found to be unsuitable for calibration. This fee covers opening, inspection, and return and is based on the work done prior to discovery of the fault. | $250 |
Direct current and low frequency measurements
DC voltage measurements
Zener Reference Standards
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-02-01-03 | First EMF. This service determines the emf of a Zener reference standard. | $1520 |
| A33-02-01-04 | Additional EMF with the same EMF common. This service is provided at a reduced rate for each additional emf, up to four emfs per unit, referenced to the same common, when performed at the same time and under the same conditions as A33-02-01-03 above. | $200 |
| A33-02-01-05 | Additional EMF with a different EMF common. This service covers, at a reduced rate, each additional isolated emf, up to four emfs per unit, referenced to a separate common (or low), when performed at the same time and under the same conditions as A33-02-01-03 above. | $340 |
| A33-02-01-06 | Additional EMFs (more than four per unit). Each additional emf (more than four emfs per unit) is determined, at a reduced rate, when measured at the same time and under the same conditions as A33-02-01-04 or A33-02-01-05 above. | $760 |
Resistance measurements
DC resistors
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-02-03-01 | Resistor ≤ 10 kΩ, at 25 °C (in oil) or 23 °C (in air). This service determines the resistance of a reference standard resistor ≤ 10 kΩ (decimal multiple or sub-multiple of 1 Ω) in oil at 25 °C or in air at 23 °C. | $740 |
| A33-02-03-02 | Resistor ≤ 10 kΩ, at another temperature. This is the same service as A33-02-03-01 above, performed at a specified temperature in the range 20 °C to 35 °C. | $895 |
| A33-02-03-03 | Resistor ≥ 100 kΩ and ≤ 1 GΩ. This service determines the resistance of a resistor ≥ 100 kΩ and ≤ 1 GΩ in air at 23 °C or 25 °C at a specified test voltage (1000 V maximum). | $1075 |
| A33-02-03-04 | Resistor ≥ 100 kΩ and ≤ 1 GΩ, additional test voltages. Determinations will be made at additional test voltages at the same time and under the same conditions as for A33-02-03-03, at a reduced rate per specified test voltage. | $400 |
| A33-02-03-05 | Resistor ≥ 100 kΩ and ≤ 1 GΩ, additional temperature. Determinations will be made at additional temperatures at the same time and under the same conditions as for A33-02-03-03, at a reduced rate per specified temperature. | $1195 |
| A33-02-03-07 | Resistor > 1 GΩ. This service determines the resistance of a reference standard resistor above 1 GΩ in oil at 25 °C or in air at 23 °C. | $1205 |
| A33-02-03-08 | Resistor > 1 GΩ, additional test voltage. Determinations will be made at additional test voltages at the same time and under the same conditions as for A33-02-03-07, at a reduced rate per specified test voltage. | $935 |
| A33-02-03-09 | Resistor > 1 GΩ at a different temperature. This is the same service as A33-02-03-07 above, performed at a different temperature than the normal set-up. | $1320 |
Resistors for current measurements (current shunts)
Measurements may be made at direct currents up to 100 A.
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-02-04-01 | One resistor or range. The resistance of a single resistor or one range of a multi-range resistor is measured at room temperature or 23°C. | $815 |
| A33-02-04-02 | One resistor or range, additional temperature. The resistance of the resistor, or the range of the multi-range resistor used in A33-02-04-01 above, is measured at one or more controlled temperatures other than room temperature. | $975 |
| A33-02-04-03 | Multi-range resistor, additional range. This service measures another range of the multi-range resistor used in A33-02-04-01 above. The service can only be carried out at the same time and under the same conditions as the above test. | $605 |
| A33-02-04-04 | One resistor or range, additional currents. The resistance of the resistor, or the range of the multi-range resistor used in A33-02-04-01 above, is measured at one or more additional currents. This service applies only when carried out at the same time and under the same conditions as for the original test. | $605 |
| A33-02-04-05 | One resistor or range, additional time intervals. The resistance of the resisto,r or the range of the multi-range resistor used in A33-02-04-01 above, is measured at one or more additional time intervals of electrification. This service applies only when carried out at the same time and under the same conditions as for the original test. | $260 |
| A33-02-04-06 | Resistance of a metal rod conductivity standard. The resistance of a metal rod conductivity standard is measured. The measurement is done only at room temperature. Rod length must not exceed 700 mm. | $1230 |
Inductance measurements
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-02-05-01 | Fixed inductor, one frequency. This service determines the series self inductance of a fixed inductor at one frequency. | $460 |
Inductors with non-magnetic cores are normally measured at a specified temperature in the range 20 °C to 25 °C and at frequencies of 100 Hz, 400 Hz, or 1000 Hz.
Capacitance measurements
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-02-06-01 | 3-Terminal fixed capacitance. The 3-terminal capacitance of a fixed standard capacitor is measured at one frequency. | $460 |
| A33-02-06-02 | 2-Terminal fixed capacitance. The 2-terminal capacitance of a fixed standard capacitor is measured at one frequency. | $590 |
| A33-02-06-03 | Fused silica dielectric capacitor. The 3-terminal capacitance of a 10 pF or 100 pF fused silica dielectric capacitor is measured in its own temperature controlled enclosure at 1592 Hz. | $855 |
Capacitance is normally measured at a specified temperature in the range 20 °C to 25 °C and at frequencies of 1000 Hz.
AC-DC transfer
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-02-07-01 | AC-DC Transfer, one range and frequency. The ac-dc difference is determined at one voltage less than or equal to 1000 V and at one frequency less than or equal to 1 MHz or at one current less than or equal to 100 A and at one frequency less than or equal to 100 kHz. | $655 |
| A33-02-07-02 | AC-DC Transfer, additional range or frequency. The ac-dc difference is measured on one additional range of voltage (1000 V maximum) or current (100 A maximum) or at one additional frequency. This service is available only when performed at the same time and under the same conditions as A33-02-07-01. | $155 |
| A33-02-07-04 | Fluke Model 792A. Full calibration of Fluke Model 792A according to manufacturer's specifications. | $13,685 |
| A33-02-07-05 | Fluke Model 792A. Partial calibration of Fluke Model 792A according to manufacturer's specifications. | Fee on request |
Thermal transfer standards and thermal converters can be calibrated between 0.002 volt and 1000 volts at frequencies between 10 Hz and 1 MHz. Not all combinations of frequency and voltage are available. Alternating current four-terminal shunts normally used with the thermal devices described above may be calibrated up to 100 A and 100 kHz.
Radio frequency (RF) and microwave measurements
RF attenuation
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-02-08-01 | Set-up fee. Set-up fee for the RF laboratory. | $3700 |
| A33-02-08-02 | Attenuator insertion loss (waveguide). Insertion loss is determined for an attenuator (if waveguide) at one frequency within the range of 60 MHz to 36 GHz. This service is only available once the equipment is set-up, as per service A33-02-08-01. | $580 |
| A33-02-08-03 | Additional attenuators (coaxial). Insertion loss is determined for additional attenuators (if coaxial) at the frequency already used for measurement of the first attenuator. This service is available only when performed at the same time and under the same conditions as A33-02-08-01. | $580 |
| A33-02-08-04 | Attenuator insertion loss, additional frequency. The insertion loss of one attenuator is determined at each additional frequency in the octave or waveguide frequency band already used for measurement in A33-02-08-01. This service is available only when performed at the same time and under the same conditions as the original test. | $580 |
| A33-02-08-05 | Attenuation, variable or switched attenuator, 60 MHz - 36 GHz. A determination is made of the attenuation of one differential setting of a variable or switched attenuator at one frequency in the range 60 MHz to 36 GHz. | $1545 |
| A33-02-08-06 | Attenuator, additional differential setting 60 MHz - 36 GHz. This service covers each additional differential setting at the frequency already used for measurement during the initial test (A33-02-08-05). It is available only when performed at the same time and under the same conditions as the original test. | $580 |
| A33-02-08-07 | Variable attenuator, additional insertion loss. The insertion loss is determined at one setting of a variable attenuator, at the frequency already used for measurement in A33-02-08-05. This service is available only when performed at the same time and under the same conditions as the original test. | $580 |
| A33-02-08-08 | Attenuator, additional frequency. Each additional frequency is determined in the frequency band already used for measurement of the first differential setting in A33-02-08-05. This service is available only when performed at the same time and under the same conditions as the original test. | $580 |
| A33-02-08-09 | Attenuation, 1 MHz - 60 MHz. A determination is made of one attenuation value at one frequency within the range 1 MHz to 60 MHz. | $1160 |
| A33-02-08-10 | Additional attenuation values. Additional attenuation values can be determined at the same frequency for the attenuator used in A33-02-08-09, if measured at the same time and under the same conditions as the original test. | $195 |
RF impedance
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-02-09-01 | Reflection coefficient, coaxial termination. This service determines the complex reflection coefficient of a coaxial termination with precision connector in one of the following frequency bands:
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$465 |
| A33-02-09-02 | Reflection coefficient, additional terminations. This service determines the complex reflection coefficient of additional coaxial terminations in the same frequency band. It must take place at the same time and under the same conditions as A33-02-09-01. | $275 |
RF voltage
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-02-10-01 | Thermal voltage converter. The ac-dc difference of a thermal voltage converter is determined at one voltage from 0.2 V to 50 V and one frequency within the range 0.1 MHz to 100 MHz. | $545 |
| A33-02-10-02 | Additional frequencies or thermal voltage converters. The ac-dc difference is measured at one additional frequency at the same voltage as that used in A33-02-10-01. These measurements must be taken at the same time and under the same conditions as above. | $155 |
RF power
| Calibration number | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A33-02-11-01A | Coaxial bolometer mount. This service measures the effective efficiency and calibration factor of a coaxial bolometer mount or power sensor at one frequency within the range 0.1 MHz to 250 MHz | $525 |
| A33-02-11-02A | Coaxial bolometer mount, additional device. Additional coaxial bolometer mounts or power sensors are measured at the frequency used to measure the coaxial bolometer in A33-02-11-01A, when supplied at the same time and measured under the same conditions. | $370 |
| A33-02-11-03A | Coaxial bolometer mounts, additional frequencies. The coaxial bolometers, or power sensors, used in A33-02-11-01A and/or A33-02-11-02A are measured at another frequency. | $270 |
| A33-02-11-01B | Coaxial bolometer mount. This service measures the effective efficiency and calibration factor of a coaxial bolometer mount or power sensor at one frequency within the range 0.3 GHz to 18 GHz, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz, 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz and 30 GHz to 50 GHz | $525 |
| A33-02-11-02B | Coaxial bolometer mounts, additional frequencies. Coaxial bolometer mount, additional device.Additional coaxial bolometer mounts or power sensors are measured at the frequency used to measure the coaxial bolometer in A33-02-11-01B, when supplied at the same time and measured under the same conditions. | $370 |
| A33-02-11-03B | The coaxial bolometers, or power sensors, used in A33-02-11-01B and/or A33-02-11-02B are measured at another frequency within the same band. | $270 |
| A33-02-11-04 | Transfer Standard. Measurement of K2 and Sg of a coaxial or waveguide power transfer standard (directional coupler with a sensor on the sidearm) | On request |
| A33-02-11-08 | Waveguide thermistor mount. Reference source in an RF power meter, 50 MHz. This service measures the power available from a reference source in an RF power meter at the frequency of 50 MHz. | $485 |
| A33-02-11-10 | Waveguide thermistor mount. Effective efficiency and calibration factor of a waveguide thermistor mount or power transfer standard (terminated on a load) at one frequency in a band (WR-90, WR-62, WR-42, WR-28, WR-22). | $525 |
| A33-02-11-12 | Waveguide thermistor mount, additional device. Each additional waveguide thermistor mount or power transfer standard (terminated on a load) used in A33-02-11-10. | $370 |
| A33-02-11-14 | Waveguide thermistor mount, additional frequency. Each additional frequency within the same band for the waveguide thermistor mount or power transfer standard (terminated) used in A33-02-11-12. | $270 |
Contact
Dr. Dave Inglis
Telephone: 613-991-5650
Email: Dave.Inglis@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Business Office: MSS-SMEBusiness-Affaires@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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