The Agilent/Keysight 16435A is an interlock cable adapter that converts 6-pin mini plug connectors to BNC female outputs. It bridges the connection gap between interlock cables and instruments or test fixtures requiring BNC-type interlock connectors, ensuring proper signal routing while maintaining interlock safety features critical to impedance measurement systems.
Technical Specifications
• Input Connector: 6-pin mini plug (female)
• Output Connector: BNC (female)
• Included Cable: 350 mm male-to-male BNC cable
– Key Features
• Converts 6-pin mini plug interlock signals to standard BNC configuration
• Supplied with 350 mm BNC cable for immediate deployment
• Minimizes parasitic effects in impedance measurement chains
• Maintains interlock safety connectivity during signal conversion
– Typical Applications
• Impedance analysis requiring precise BNC-based measurement paths
• System integration where interlock cable standards differ from instrument connector types
• Test fixture interconnection with BNC-input connector plates
• Instrument-to-fixture linking in Keysight device characterization setups
– Compatibility & Integration
• Compatible with Keysight 4142, 4155, and 4156 instruments featuring BNC-type interlock connectors
• Interfaces with Keysight 16495 series connector plates
• Integrates with Keysight 16493J interlock cables for complete system configurations
• Enables connection between incompatible interlock connector topologies while preserving safety interlocks
