The Keysight 11713D is an RF switch driver for automated test equipment and benchtop applications, delivering independent control of up to 10 SPDT switches or two programmable attenuators. It drives both electromechanical and solid-state RF/microwave switches and accepts most industry-standard attenuators, supporting continuous and pulse drive modes across a single 24 V output.
Technical Specifications
Switch and Attenuator Control
• Controls up to 10 SPDT switches independently
• Drives up to 2 programmable four-section step attenuators
• Concurrent operation of up to two microwave coaxial switches and two four-section attenuators
• Continuous and pulse drive modes
• Compatible with Keysight electromechanical and solid-state switches
Power Supply
• Single output voltage: 24 V
• Maximum continuous current: 3.4 A total across all contacts
• Per-contact limit: less than 0.7 A
• Integrated power supply eliminates external power requirements
Interfaces and Connectivity
• LXI Class C compliant with graphical web interface control
• GPIB (IEEE 488.2, IEC 65 compliant)
• USB 2.0
• LAN 10/100 BaseT
• SCPI command language support
User Interface and Monitoring
• LCD display with front-panel push-button controls
• Direct access to voltage, TTL functions, drive modes, and IP address configuration
• Built-in counter for switch service-life tracking
– Key Features
• Backward compatible with Keysight 11713B for legacy system integration
• Single integrated power supply design reduces system footprint
• Real-time switch health monitoring via cycle counter
• Multi-protocol remote control: web, GPIB, USB, and LAN
• Flexible drive architecture supports both relay and solid-state switch types
– Typical Applications
• RF/microwave component characterization and validation
• Automated test racks requiring distributed switch control
• Signal routing in multi-channel measurement setups
• Programmable attenuator control in gain and loss measurement systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The 11713D accepts most commercial RF switches and attenuators. Certain solid-state models (85331/2B) and microwave switches (8761A/B) are excluded. Integration with existing GPIB, USB, or Ethernet-based test systems is straightforward via SCPI commands. LXI Class C compliance enables remote operation from any networked client with a web browser.
