The Keysight (Agilent / HP) 11713A is a legacy attenuator and switch driver designed to provide local front-panel and remote GPIB control for programmable step attenuators and electromechanical switches. It features an integral 24 Vdc power supply capable of driving up to 10 independent relays, supporting concurrent operation of two programmable attenuators and two electromechanical switches without the need for an external power source.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB
DisplayFront panel LED indicators

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100/120/220/240 Vac (+5%, -10%), 48 to 440 Hz, 80 VA max
Operating Temperature0 to 55
Dimensions (W×H×D)213 × 89 × 348
Weight3.2
Form FactorHalf-rack width, 2U height

Drive Specifications

ParameterValue
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

ParameterValue
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

ParameterValue
Remote InterfacesGPIB
Local Control ModeFront panel drive control

Power Specifications

ParameterValue
Internal Power SupplyIntegral power supply for internal loads; eliminates need for external power source

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-40 to +75 °C
Operating HumidityUp to 95% relative humidity at 40 °C
Operating AltitudeUp to 4600 m (15,000 ft)

Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumption80 VA maximum
Line Frequency48 to 440 Hz

Control & Interface

ParameterValue
Front Panel Controls10 pushbuttons (for individual relay control), Local/Remote switch