The HP/Agilent 11716C Attenuator Interconnect Kit enables series connection of Keysight attenuator modules to expand dynamic range in RF and microwave test systems. This SMA-based interconnect solution combines precision RF cabling with mechanical mounting hardware, allowing engineers to cascade attenuators such as 1-dB and 10-dB step units for extended attenuation control.
## Technical Specifications
• **Model:** HP/Agilent 11716C
• **Connector Type:** SMA Male/Female
• **Frequency Range:** DC to 18 GHz (extended-range versions to 34 GHz)
• **Interconnect Cable Return Loss:** ≤ 20 dB
• **Overall Height (with attenuators):** 3.235 inches
## Key Features
• Rigid RF cable construction for stable interconnections
• Integrated mounting bracket and hardware for secure mechanical assembly
• SMA connectors support compact RF integration with minimal insertion loss
• Designed specifically for series-cascade configurations of multiple attenuator modules
## Typical Applications
• Dynamic range expansion in automated test equipment (ATE)
• Precision attenuation control in RF and microwave measurement systems
• Gain/loss characterization across extended signal ranges
• Cascaded attenuator configurations for step-wise attenuation control
## Compatibility & Integration
The 11716C interfaces directly with Keysight 8494, 8495, 8496, and 8497 series attenuators. This kit enables practical multi-stage configurations—for example, pairing a 1-dB step attenuator with a 10-dB step attenuator to achieve fine and coarse control within a single test setup. The interconnect maintains return loss performance across the supported frequency range, ensuring minimal signal degradation in cascade applications.
