The Keysight N1917D is a meter cable adapter that connects 8480 and E-Series power sensors to P-Series power meters, enabling measurement compatibility across sensor generations. This 1.8 m (6 ft) cable adapter bridges legacy and current power meter platforms, allowing engineers to integrate existing sensor investments with advanced P-Series meter capabilities without requiring complete system replacement.
Technical Specifications
• Cable length: 1.8 m (6 ft)
– Key Features
• Connector adaptation between 8480/E-Series power sensors and P-Series power meters
• Direct compatibility with N1911A and N1912A P-Series meters
• Maintains signal integrity across sensor-to-meter interface
– Typical Applications
The N1917D supports power measurement workflows in research and development, manufacturing, and service environments. Applications include CW and average power characterization, where accurate measurement without compromise is required across test setups that combine multiple sensor generations.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed exclusively for:
• Agilent/Keysight 8480 Series power sensors
• E-Series power sensors
• Keysight N1911A P-Series power meter
• Keysight N1912A P-Series power meter
The adapter enables direct connection between these sensor types and P-Series meters, eliminating the need for secondary interface hardware or workaround configurations.
