The Agilent/Keysight Y1243A is a cable kit that distributes Local Oscillator (LO) signals from the Keysight M9301A PXIe synthesizer to multiple test channels within a single chassis. It supports up to four LO output signals and enables multi-channel, phase-coherent RF and microwave measurements. The kit provides accurate signal transmission and reliable connectivity for demanding test environments where precise synchronization across channels is critical.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Cable Kit for LO Distribution
• Manufacturer: Keysight Technologies
• Model: Y1243A
• Signal Distribution Capacity: Up to four LO output signals
• Compatible Synthesizer: Keysight M9301A PXIe
• System Platform: Single PXIe chassis
– Key Features
• Enables phase-coherent multi-channel signal distribution
• Direct integration with M9301A PXIe synthesizer
• Supports synchronized LO signal routing across multiple channels
• Designed for reliable RF and microwave test connectivity
– Typical Applications
• Advanced RF and microwave signal generation and analysis with multiple synchronized sources
• Radar and Electronic Warfare (EW) testing where precise phase relationships between signals are essential
• Multi-channel RF communications testing requiring consistent LO distribution
• Aerospace and Defense test environments requiring high measurement accuracy and reliability
– Compatibility & Integration
The Y1243A integrates directly into PXIe test systems built around the Keysight M9301A synthesizer. The cable kit simplifies multi-channel LO distribution within a single chassis, eliminating the need for external signal distribution networks and reducing interconnect complexity in phase-coherent measurement architectures.
