Electrical & RF · 8 min read
Electrical, RF & Time/Frequency Calibration
Electrical metrology spans DC and low frequency through microwave RF and precise time and frequency. It is a discipline where automation and high-end reference standards make a real difference in throughput and uncertainty. This hub maps the instruments and how they are calibrated.
From DC volts to microwaves
Electrical calibration covers DC and AC voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and frequency, extending into RF and microwave power, attenuation, and s-parameters at the high end. Multi-function calibrators and reference standards (like precision multimeters and calibrators) anchor the lab’s capability, with traceability back to national standards.
Why automation matters here
Electrical and especially RF calibration involves many test points across wide ranges. Automated calibration systems drive the standards and the unit under test through those points consistently, reducing operator variability and turnaround while capturing full data. American Gage runs automated RF/microwave capability for exactly this reason — it is how you get complete, repeatable certificates without excessive lead time.
The instruments, one by one
The articles below cover multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and sources, RF/microwave instruments, data acquisition systems, and frequency counters — each with what its calibration verifies.
In this guide
Common questions
Do you calibrate RF and microwave instruments?
Yes — American Gage maintains automated RF/microwave calibration capability. Confirm the specific parameters and frequency ranges against our scope, and we can advise on turnaround.