HP / Agilent 11713A Attenuator/Switch Driver

The HP/Agilent 11713A Attenuator/Switch Driver provides manual and GPIB-programmable control of RF and microwave components in automated test systems. This instrument simultaneously drives up to two four-section programmable step attenuators and two electromechanical coaxial switches, while independently controlling up to ten relays via +24 Vdc common and current sinking contacts. The integral power supply eliminates external components. Front panel pushbuttons enable manual operation; one-line HP-IB statements support remote automation. Designed for precision signal routing and attenuation in laboratory and production environments.

## Technical Specifications

**Control Architecture**
• Concurrent drive: two Agilent 8494/5/6/7 or 84904/6/7K/L programmable attenuators
• Concurrent drive: two Agilent 8761, 8762, or 8765 series electromechanical switches
• Independent relay control: up to 10 relays with +24 Vdc supply
• Total relay current: 0.25 A peak (1 second), 0.65 A steady state
• Switch/attenuator section control: up to ten sections via GPIB

**Electrical Performance**
• Output voltage: +24 ±2.0 Vdc
• Maximum power supply current: 1.3 A (peak, 1 second), 0.65 A (continuous)
• AC input power: 100 or 120 Vac at 48–440 Hz; 100/120/220/240 Vac operation also supported
• Maximum power consumption: 80 VA
• Response time: 10 µs max. (contact pairs 1–8), 20 ms max. (contact pairs 9–0)
• Load inductance limit: 500 mH maximum
• Capacitive loads: not recommended

**Interfaces & Connectors**
• HP-IB (GPIB) programmable interface
• Viking connector for attenuator drive cables (two cables included)
• Banana jack connectors for coaxial switches and optional applications

## Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions: 213 mm (W) × 295 mm (D) × 102 mm (H, including feet); 89 mm rack height (half-width module)
• Net weight: 4.1 kg; Shipping weight: 5.4 kg

## Key Features

• Integral short-circuit protected power supply
• Simple one-line GPIB programming statements
• Dual control interface: manual (front panel) and automated (HP-IB)
• Multi-component concurrent operation reduces test system complexity

## Typical Applications

• RF/microwave automated test systems requiring attenuator and switch sequencing
• Signal routing and level control in production test environments
• Laboratory bench control of programmable RF components