Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) Cables
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This catalog page covers high-performance cabling options from Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent HP), divided into two primary categories: RF/microwave coaxial cables for high-frequency measurements, and GPIB (IEEE-488) cables for instrument control. Engineered for accuracy and durability, these cables support test bench automation and precise vector network analysis. Selecting the correct cable is essential for ensuring signal integrity, minimizing insertion loss, and preventing measurement errors due to flexure or electromagnetic interference. Whether configuring a multi-instrument automatic test equipment (ATE) rack or setting up a high-frequency calibration bench, matching the technical specifications of your cables to your instrumentation is key to achieving reliable, repeatable results.
- Coaxial Frequency Range
- DC to 50 GHz
- Coaxial Impedance
- 50 Ω
- GPIB Cable Standard
- IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2
- GPIB Screw Thread
- Metric M3.5 x 0.6
- Max GPIB System Length
- 20 m
All models
| Model | Type | Cable Length | Connector A Type | Connector B Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85133F | *misc | — | — | — |
| 10833A | GPIB | 1 m (3.3 ft) | 24-pin GPIB (IEEE-488) Male/Female Stackable | 24-pin GPIB (IEEE-488) Male/Female Stackable |
| 10833B | GPIB | 2 m (6.6 ft) | 24-pin GPIB (IEEE-488) Male / Female | 24-pin GPIB (IEEE-488) Male / Female |
| 10833C | GPIB | 4 m (13.2 ft) | 24-pin GPIB (Centronics-type, Male/Female piggyback) | 24-pin GPIB (Centronics-type, Male/Female piggyback) |
| 85133E | *misc | 97 cm (38 in) | NMD 2.4 mm (female) | 2.4 mm (male) |
High-Frequency RF and VNA Coaxial Cables
Keysight offers specialized coaxial cables for precision vector network analyzer (VNA) measurements where phase and amplitude stability are critical. These 50 Ω flexible cables are designed to operate from DC to 50 GHz and are typically used with Keysight PNA and PNA-X Series analyzers equipped with 2.4 mm ports.
- Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 85133E: This is a single 97 cm (38 in) flexible coaxial cable. It features an electrical delay of approximately 4.3 ns, a maximum SWR of 1.40:1, and a maximum insertion loss of 3.2 dB at 50 GHz. It connects using an NMD 2.4 mm female connector on the analyzer end and a standard 2.4 mm male connector on the device-under-test (DUT) end.
- Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 85133F: This product is a set of two flexible coaxial cables. Cable 1 (part number 85133-60016) has 2.4 mm female to 2.4 mm male connectors. Cable 2 (part number 85133-60017) provides a 2.4 mm female to PSC-2.4 mm slotless female connection. A torque wrench (part number 8710-1765, 8 in-lb, 5/16 in) is recommended for proper connection.
GPIB Instrument Control Cables
For automated test systems, Keysight provides double-shielded (braid and foil) GPIB cables that conform fully to IEEE-488.1 mechanical specifications. These cables utilize a stackable, piggyback-style connector design to facilitate efficient system wiring, allowing up to 15 instruments to be integrated into a single system.
The primary differentiating factor among these cables is length, enabling engineers to match the physical layout of their equipment rack while staying within the maximum recommended total system length of 20 meters (or 2 meters per device):
- Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 10833A: Measures 1 meter (3.3 feet) and features black-finished metric M3.5 x 0.6 locking screws.
- Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 10833B: Measures 2 meters (6.6 feet) and uses metric M3.5 x 0.6 locking threads.
- Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 10833C: Measures 4 meters (13.2 feet) and also features metric M3.5 x 0.6 locking threads.
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Frequently asked questions
- What calibration kits are recommended for the 85133F coaxial cable set?
- The 85133F is compatible with Keysight 85056A (Standard), 85056D (Economy), and N4693A/D (ECal) calibration kits.
- How stable is the 85133E coaxial cable during physical movement?
- The 85133E has a phase stability of less than 8.0° and an amplitude stability of less than 0.15 dB when subjected to a 180° bend with a 7.6 cm (3 in) radius at 50 GHz.
- What is the maximum stack height for the 10833A GPIB connectors?
- The recommended maximum stack height for the piggyback connectors on the 10833A is 3 connectors.