Agilent/Keysight 11500B

The Agilent/Keysight 11500B is a Type-N male to Type-N male coaxial cable assembly engineered for active probe power supply connections in RF and microwave measurement systems. Operating across the DC to 6.0 GHz frequency band, this 58 cm cable delivers the signal integrity and power transmission required for accurate high-frequency characterization without compromising measurement fidelity.

– Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: DC to 6.0 GHz
• Insertion Loss: 0.73 dB maximum
• Return Loss: 10.50 dB minimum
• Connector Type: Type-N Male to Type-N Male
• Cable Length: 58 cm (23 inches)
• Weight: 0.42 kg

– Key Features

The cable’s low insertion loss of 0.73 dB maximum preserves signal amplitude across the full operating bandwidth. Return loss performance of 10.50 dB minimum ensures minimal reflections at connector interfaces, critical for maintaining impedance matching in precision measurement applications. The standardized Type-N connector interface provides reliable, repeatable connections for active probe systems.

– Typical Applications

This assembly serves as a dedicated power and signal conduit for active probes connected to Keysight and Agilent oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. Engineers employ the 11500B in high-frequency signal analysis workflows where probe powering and measurement signal routing demand a single, integrated cable solution. The DC to 6.0 GHz passband accommodates both baseband and RF signal transmission simultaneously.

– Compatibility & Integration

The 11500B interfaces with active probes requiring dedicated Type-N power supply connections. Its electrical characteristics support active probe operation across the specified frequency range, ensuring optimal measurement performance when paired with compatible Keysight and Agilent instrumentation.