The Keysight Technologies 11713B is a programmable attenuator and switch driver designed to provide manual and automated control of up to two coaxial attenuators and two coaxial switches, or up to ten individual coaxial switches. Featuring standard GPIB, USB, and LAN connectivity, it offers backward compatibility with the legacy Agilent 11713A and features an intuitive front-panel LCD interface for simplified manual control and monitoring.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), USB 2.0 High Speed (Type-B), LAN (10Base-T/100Base-TX, LXI Class C) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 212.6 mm × 88.1 mm × 348.3 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
Drive & Control Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Attenuator Channels | 2 channels (Bank A and Bank B, up to 4 sections each) |
| Number of Switch Channels | Up to 10 channels (when used without programmable attenuators) |
| Drive Voltage Selection | +5 V, +15 V, +24 V (independently selectable for Bank A and Bank B) |
| Maximum Continuous Current | 1.7 A (total for both banks combined) |
| Contact Life Monitoring | Yes, built-in cycle counter for tracking connected switch and attenuator transitions |
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Command Emulation Modes | Agilent 11713A command compatibility mode |
| Command Language | SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) |
| Web Browser User Interface | Built-in virtual front panel web server via LAN interface |
Front Panel Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manual Override Capability | Yes, front-panel keypad allows complete manual control |
Environmental & Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U height, half-rack width |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class C compliant |
| USB Interface Standard | USB 2.0 (USBTMC/USB488) |
| LAN Interface Standard | 10/100 Base-T |
| GPIB Interface Compliance | IEEE 488.2 |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 100 VA maximum |
Drive Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Drive Current Capability | 1.7 A (continuous) |
Compatibility
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Programmable Attenuators | Keysight 8494/5/6/7 series, 84904/5/6/7/8 series |
Technology
RF and Microwave Control Hardware
Applications
Automated RF/microwave signal routing and attenuation control in test systems