Keysight / Agilent / HP 87130-60002 Controller Board

The Keysight/Agilent/HP 87130-60002 is a controller board designed as the command and sensing nucleus of the 87130A Attenuator/Switch Driver system. This board interprets control signals and manages switch positioning and step attenuator sections across RF and microwave test environments. It directly controls up to 31 switches with expandable architecture to 248 switches, providing real-time switch position sensing and enabling user-defined labeled signal paths for precise system configuration.

## Technical Specifications

• **Manufacturer:** Keysight / Agilent / HP
• **Model:** 87130-60002
• **Function:** Controller Board for 87130A Attenuator/Switch Driver
• **Direct Control Capacity:** Up to 31 switches
• **Expandable Capacity:** Up to 248 switches and/or step attenuator sections
• **Protocol Compliance:** SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments)
• **Power Supply (Associated System):** 110 W (Part Number 0950-2252)

## Key Features

• Switch position sensing verifies real-time switch status and feedback
• User-defined and labeled switch paths enable custom signal routing configuration
• Programming via HP-ITG and HP-VEE software drivers for streamlined integration
• SCPI compatibility ensures standard instrument control across test platforms

## Typical Applications

The 87130-60002 controller board serves RF and microwave automated test measurement (ATM) systems requiring multi-switch control, signal path management, and repeatable attenuator settings. It is essential for laboratories and production environments where precise switch feedback and user-defined routing paths are critical to measurement accuracy and system reliability.

## Compatibility & Integration

This controller board is integral to the Keysight/Agilent/HP 87130A Attenuator/Switch Driver mainframe. Control and programming interface through HP-ITG and HP-VEE software environments. The 87130A system integrates within broader RF and microwave component ecosystems. Modern alternatives include the Keysight 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit with 34945A Switch/Attenuator Driver module, or the 11713A Attenuator/Switch Driver.