Agilent/Keysight 1164A

The Agilent/Keysight 1164A is a miniature passive probe engineered for precision signal acquisition in oscilloscope-based measurement systems. This 10:1 division ratio probe delivers 500 MHz system bandwidth while maintaining minimal circuit loading of 10 MΩ and 10 pF—critical for preserving signal integrity in high-impedance applications.

– Technical Specifications

• System Bandwidth: 500 MHz (scope and probe combined)
• Division Ratio: 10:1
• Oscilloscope Input Impedance: 1 MΩ, 6–9 pF
• Circuit Loading: 10 MΩ, 10 pF
• Propagation Delay: 8.8 ns
• Cable Length: 2 meters

– Key Features

• Passive design eliminates active circuitry, reducing noise and power dependencies
• Low circuit loading ensures minimal signal distortion in high-impedance circuits
• 10:1 attenuation ratio provides measurement flexibility across voltage ranges
• 2-meter cable accommodates standard benchtop and rack-mounted oscilloscope configurations
• Propagation delay of 8.8 ns supports timing-critical measurements

– Typical Applications

• General-purpose analog signal acquisition and waveform analysis
• High-impedance circuit diagnostics where loading effects must be minimized
• Automated test and measurement systems requiring precise signal routing
• Design validation and troubleshooting in bandwidth-limited measurement environments

– Compatibility & Integration

The 1164A interfaces with standard oscilloscope inputs and is rated for use with oscilloscopes supporting bandwidths up to 500 MHz. Its passive architecture ensures compatibility across a wide range of test equipment without requiring external power or active termination.