The Keysight (Agilent) 11713B Attenuator/Switch Driver is a programmable control instrument that drives step attenuators and microwave switches in automated test systems. It delivers +24 Vdc output to manage signal routing and attenuation in R&D, manufacturing, and service environments with sub-10 microsecond response time and 2,000,000 switching cycles rated durability.
Technical Specifications
Control Capability
• Drives up to two programmable step attenuators and two microwave coaxial switches simultaneously
• Alternatively controls up to ten SPDT switches independently
• Total device count depends on specific switch and attenuator configuration
• Fully backward compatible with the 11713A
Drive Power Supply
• Output: +24 Vdc single voltage
• Maximum continuous current: 1.7 A total
• Maximum per contact pair: 0.7 A (contact pairs 1–8, 9, and 0)
• Continuous current drive only; no pulse drive support
Performance
• Response time: Less than 10 microseconds
• Switching cycles: 2,000,000
Control Interfaces
• Primary: GPIB (IEEE 488.2)
• Optional: USB 2.0 (mini-B 5-pin) and LAN (10/100BaseT, LXI Class-C compliant)
• SCPI programming language supported
• Web-based control via LAN interface
User Controls
• Front panel push-buttons for manual operation
• Integrated LCD for menu navigation and configuration
Power Input
• 100 or 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, auto-select
• Self-contained supply with current limiting
Physical
• Half-rack, 2U height
Environmental
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
• Storage temperature: –40 °C to 70 °C
• Operating humidity: 95% RH at 40 °C, 5 days cyclic
• Storage humidity: 90% RH at 65 °C, 24 hours
• Operating altitude: Less than 4,000 m
• Non-operating altitude: Less than 15,300 m
– Typical Applications
Automated RF test benches, manufacturing test floors, service and repair facilities, and multi-instrument switching configurations requiring precise attenuation control and signal routing.
