The Agilent/Keysight Y1159A is a cable assembly kit that supplies components to construct two 16-to-16 pin interconnect cables for Keysight data acquisition and switch/measure systems. This is not a finished cable product but a build-it-yourself kit designed for engineers and system integrators requiring custom cabling solutions. The kit supports DC 24V distribution and control signaling within modular test configurations.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Cable assembly kit
• Connector Type: 16-pin IDC female connectors
• Cable Construction: 16-conductor ribbon cable
• Per-Cable Length: 2 meters
• Quantity: Components to build 2 complete cables
• Voltage Rating: DC 24V
– Key Features
• Four 16-pin IDC female connectors support dual-cable construction
• Matched strain relief components included for each connector
• 16-conductor ribbon cable topology maintains pin-to-pin fidelity across distribution boards
• 2-meter cable length suits standard rack and modular instrument spacing
– Typical Applications
The Y1159A kit is used in test environments employing Keysight’s modular switch and data acquisition platforms, particularly the 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit. Integration with distribution boards enables flexible cabling topologies for complex measurement and switching architectures. The DC 24V rating indicates suitability for control logic and auxiliary power distribution within these systems.
– Compatibility & Integration
This cable kit interfaces directly with the following Keysight distribution boards:
• Y1150A
• Y1151A
• Y1152A
• Y1153A
• Y1154A
• Y1155A
Engineers specify the Y1159A when building custom harnesses between distribution boards and other modular system components in data acquisition or switch/measure configurations.
