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Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 11713A vs Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 16700A

This comparison evaluates the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 11713A and the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 16700A. These two instruments serve fundamentally different roles in an electronics laboratory or production environment. The 11713A is a dedicated, rack-mountable attenuator and switch driver designed to control electromechanical RF components. The 16700A is a multi-slot modular logic analysis mainframe used for digital system analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting. This page outlines their mechanical architectures, control interfaces, and display configurations to assist technical buyers in identifying the appropriate system for their specific test requirements.

11713A Primary Function
Attenuator & Switch Driver
16700A Primary Function
Modular Logic Analyzer Mainframe
11713A Display
Front panel LED indicators
16700A Display
External monitor required
16700A Slot Count
5 measurement slots, 2 accessory/emulation slots
Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 11713AKeysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 16700A

Specifications

Specification
Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)11713A
Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)16700A
General
InterfacesGPIB—
DisplayFront panel LED indicatorsExternal monitor required (no internal display)
Physical
Power Supply100/120/220/240 Vac (+5%, -10%), 48 to 440 Hz, 80 VA max—
Operating Temperature(°C)0 to 55—
Dimensions (W×H×D)(mm)213 × 89 × 348—
Weight(kg)3.2—
Form FactorHalf-rack width, 2U height—
Drive Specifications
Total Output Drive Channels10 current sinking contacts—
Drive Voltage+24 Vdc (common)—
Maximum Continuous Current (Total)0.65 A (steady state)—
Maximum Peak Current (Total)< 1.3 A (for 1 second)—
Switching Speed / Response Time< 10 ms—
Short Circuit ProtectionYes (integral to power supply)—
Compatibility
Supported Programmable Step AttenuatorsKeysight / Agilent 8494/5/6/7, 84904/6/7K/L series (Drives up to two concurrently)—
Supported Electromechanical SwitchesKeysight / Agilent 8761, 8762, or 8765 series (Drives up to two concurrently)—
Relay CompatibilityUp to ten 24 V relays—
Control and Interface
Remote InterfacesGPIB—
Local Control ModeFront panel drive control—
Power Specifications
Internal Power SupplyIntegral power supply for internal loads; eliminates need for external power source—
Environmental
Storage Temperature-40 to +75 °C—
Operating HumidityUp to 95% relative humidity at 40 °C—
Operating AltitudeUp to 4600 m (15,000 ft)—
Power
Power Consumption80 VA maximum—
Line Frequency48 to 440 Hz—
Control & Interface
Front Panel Controls10 pushbuttons (for individual relay control), Local/Remote switch—
System Architecture and Mainframe
Mainframe type—Modular logic analysis system mainframe
Series—16700 Series
Measurement module slots—5
Accessory/emulation slots—2
Expansion frame model—16701A expansion frame (compatible)
Total measurement slots with 16701A—10 (when connected to 16701A)
Display and User Interface
User interaction—Keyboard and mouse supported
Internal display—None (external display required)
User interface—Graphical user interface for setup and operation
External display requirement—External monitor required (system has no internal display)
Acquisition Performance — State Analysis
Maximum State Clock Rate—Module‑dependent (per installed state acquisition module)
State Clocking Modes—Module‑dependent
Source‑Synchronous Clock Support—Module‑dependent
DDR/Double‑Transition Capture—Module‑dependent
Setup Time Measurement Range—Module‑dependent
Setup Time Resolution—Module‑dependent
Hold Time Measurement Range—Module‑dependent
Hold Time Resolution—Module‑dependent
State Skew (Channel‑to‑Channel)—Module‑dependent
State Timing Accuracy—Module‑dependent
State Acquisition Memory Depth per Channel—Module‑dependent
Store Qualification Modes—Module‑dependent
Transitional Storage (State)—Module‑dependent
Memory Segmentation (State)—Module‑dependent
Pre‑Trigger/Post‑Trigger Allocation (State)—Module‑dependent
Minimum Arm‑to‑Trigger Latency (State)—Module‑dependent
Re‑Arm Time (State)—Module‑dependent
State Time Stamp Resolution—Module‑dependent
State Time Stamp Accuracy—Module‑dependent
Acquisition Performance — Timing Analysis
Timing Sample Rate—Module‑dependent
Timing Resolution—Module‑dependent
Minimum Detectable Glitch Width—Module‑dependent
Timing Acquisition Memory Depth per Channel—Module‑dependent
Timing Zoom/Eye Resolution—Module‑dependent
Channel‑to‑Channel Skew (Timing)—Module‑dependent
Acquisition Jitter (Timing)—Module‑dependent
Minimum Pulse Width—Module‑dependent
Edge Timing Accuracy—Module‑dependent
Transitional Storage (Timing)—Module‑dependent
Memory Segmentation (Timing)—Module‑dependent
Pre‑Trigger/Post‑Trigger Allocation (Timing)—Module‑dependent
Acquisition Dead Time (Timing)—Module‑dependent
Burst/Interleaved Timing Modes—Module‑dependent
Trigger System
Sequential Trigger States—Module‑dependent
Trigger Resources (Timers/Counters)—Module‑dependent
Pattern/Edge/Level Trigger—Module‑dependent
Glitch/Transition Trigger—Module‑dependent
Setup/Hold Violation Trigger—Module‑dependent
Range/Window Trigger—Module‑dependent
Duration/Timeout Trigger—Module‑dependent
Occurrence/Counter Trigger—Module‑dependent
Trigger Qualification (Edge/Level)—Module‑dependent
Trigger Across Modules—Module‑dependent (coordinated operation when supported by installed modules)
Prestore/Poststore Control—Module‑dependent
Trigger Position in Memory—Module‑dependent
Arming Modes—Module‑dependent
Trigger Holdoff—Module‑dependent
Event Markers—Module‑dependent
Timebase and Correlation
Time correlation across modules—Supported by system architecture; specifics per module
Timebase/clock characteristics—Module‑dependent (specified by installed modules)
Intermodule time alignment—Module‑dependent
Skew calibration (intermodule)—Module‑dependent
Marker delta time resolution—Module‑dependent
Input and Probe Characteristics
Number of channels per module—Module‑dependent
Channels per pod—Module‑dependent
Pod count per module—Module‑dependent
Probe interface type—Module‑dependent
Input voltage threshold range—Module‑dependent
Threshold resolution—Module‑dependent
Threshold accuracy—Module‑dependent
Per‑channel/per‑pod threshold setting—Module‑dependent
Input hysteresis—Module‑dependent
Input impedance—Module‑dependent
Input capacitance—Module‑dependent
Maximum safe input voltage—Module‑dependent
Common‑mode range—Module‑dependent
Single‑ended/differential support—Module‑dependent
Termination options—Module‑dependent
Pod‑to‑pod skew—Module‑dependent
Ground leads per pod—Module‑dependent
Flying lead set compatibility—Module‑dependent
Target connector interface—Module‑dependent
Auto‑threshold detection—Module‑dependent
Threshold calibration—Module‑dependent
Logic family support—Module‑dependent
Clock qualifier probe support—Module‑dependent
Probe power from target—Module‑dependent
ESD protection—Module‑dependent
Pattern Generator (optional)
Channels (pattern generator)—Module‑dependent
Maximum output rate (pattern generator)—Module‑dependent
Data/clock timing resolution (pattern generator)—Module‑dependent
Output voltage levels (pattern generator)—Module‑dependent
Output drive strength (pattern generator)—Module‑dependent
Edge placement resolution (pattern generator)—Module‑dependent
Per‑channel skew adjustment (pattern generator)—Module‑dependent
Pattern memory depth—Module‑dependent
Pattern sequencer states—Module‑dependent
Loops/branches/waits—Module‑dependent
Marker outputs (pattern generator)—Module‑dependent
External clock input (pattern generator)—Module‑dependent
Output connector type (pattern generator)—Module‑dependent
Intermodule synchronization (pattern generator)—Module‑dependent
Mixed‑Signal / Oscilloscope Modules (optional)
Maximum analog sample rate—Module‑dependent
Vertical range (analog)—Module‑dependent
Vertical resolution (analog)—Module‑dependent
Analog memory depth—Module‑dependent
Analog trigger types—Module‑dependent
Time correlation with digital channels—Supported across installed modules; specifications module‑dependent
Analog input impedance—Module‑dependent
Analog probe compatibility—Module‑dependent
Measurement and Analysis Features
Waveform display—Supported
State listing display—Supported
Bus/group definitions—Supported
Inverse assembler support—Supported (software‑dependent)
Search and filter functions—Supported
Save/Recall setups—Supported
Ordering Information
Base model ordering code—16700A

Target Applications and System Architectures

The Keysight 11713A is designed specifically to automate the control of programmable step attenuators and electromechanical switches. It features an integrated +24 Vdc power supply and 10 current-sinking drive channels, allowing it to actuate up to ten 24 V relays. It directly supports Keysight 8494/5/6/7 and 84904/6/7K/L attenuators, as well as 8761, 8762, and 8765 switches, driving up to two of these units concurrently.

In contrast, the Keysight 16700A is a 5-slot mainframe for modular logic analysis systems. Rather than driving RF components, it acts as a scalable chassis for multi-domain digital measurements. It houses up to five acquisition modules and two accessory/emulation slots, and can expand to 10 total slots when connected to a 16701A expansion frame. Most measurement parameters—including state clock rates, timing resolution, and trigger capabilities—are dependent on the specific modules installed in the mainframe.

Display and User Interaction

The user interfaces of these systems reflect their distinct operational scopes. The 11713A features a simple physical interface, utilizing front-panel LED indicators to show drive status alongside ten manual pushbuttons and a Local/Remote switch. It does not support external displays or graphical user interfaces.

The 16700A logic analysis mainframe does not contain an internal display and requires an external monitor to function. Because logic analysis demands complex visualization of waveforms and state listings, the 16700A features a graphical user interface with support for a keyboard and mouse. It also includes an integrated web server to enable remote graphical operation over a network.

Physical Form Factor and Connectivity

For integration into test systems, the 11713A is constructed in a compact 2U, half-rack width form factor. It uses GPIB as its primary remote control interface, allowing it to be programmed via automated test systems.

The 16700A is a larger modular mainframe designed to accommodate multiple measurement cards. While the 11713A relies on standard AC line power (100/120/220/240 Vac) and operates across a wide 0 to 55 °C temperature range, the 16700A's power and thermal needs are scaled to manage its high-density modular architecture.

Frequently asked questions

Can the Keysight 11713A be used to control instruments other than attenuators and switches?
The 11713A is specialized for driving +24 Vdc common electromechanical components. Its 10 current-sinking channels are designed specifically to operate compatible programmable step attenuators and coaxial switches.
Does the Keysight 16700A have built-in measurement channels?
No, the 16700A is a modular mainframe. All timing, state, and threshold parameters are dependent on the specific measurement modules installed in its five slots.
Can you expand the slot capacity of the Keysight 16700A?
Yes, the 16700A is compatible with the 16701A expansion frame, which increases the total available measurement slot capacity to 10.