The Keysight N1917A is a power meter cable adapter that bridges legacy Agilent/Keysight 8480 and E-Series power sensors to modern Keysight P-Series power meters (N1911A and N1912A). This adapter enables direct integration of older sensor generations into current-generation power measurement platforms, expanding measurement capability across R&D, manufacturing, and service operations.
Technical Specifications
• Cable Length: 1.5 m (5 ft)
• Voltage Rating: 30 VRMS
• Output Impedance: 50 ohms (video output, P-Series meters)
• Video Bandwidth (P-Series system): 30 MHz
• Sampling Rate (P-Series system): 100 M-samples/s continuous
– Key Features
The N1917A functions as a passive interface adapter, requiring no external power or configuration. It connects RF/microwave power sensors directly to P-Series meter video inputs. When deployed with compatible sensors and meters, the adapter enables peak power, average power, peak-to-average ratio, rise time, fall time, and pulse width measurements—essential for pulsed signal characterization in modern communication and radar systems.
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible Sensors:
• Agilent/Keysight 8480 Series
• E-Series power sensors
• N8480 Series power sensors
Compatible Power Meters:
• Keysight N1911A (P-Series)
• Keysight N1912A (P-Series)
Alternative Cable Lengths: N1917B (3 m / 10 ft), N1917C (10 m / 31 ft), N1917D (1.8 m / 6 ft)
– Typical Applications
WiMAX signal analysis, LTE power measurements, radar pulse characterization, and general RF/microwave power assessment in development, production, and field service environments.
