Agilent/Keysight 10473A

The Agilent/Keysight 10473A is a 2.5 V data pod that expands the output capabilities of Agilent's 16720A and 1670G-004 pattern generators. Operating at clock speeds up to 300 MHz, this pod delivers low-skew digital signals for functional and timing validation in high-speed digital test environments. Each pattern generator requires a minimum of one clock pod and supports up to four data pods, enabling multi-channel stimulus generation with synchronized timing.

The 10473A implements the 74AVC16244 logic family, providing TTL-compatible switching with predictable timing characteristics.

Technical Specifications

• Maximum Clock Speed: 300 MHz


• Output Voltage: 2.5 V


• Skew (Typical): Less than 1.5 ns


• Skew (Worst Case): 2.5 ns


• Output Circuit: 74AVC16244 integrated circuit


• 3-State Enable: Negative true; no connect state = enabled

Key Features

• Low propagation skew across output channels ensures timing-critical test sequences maintain signal integrity


• 3-state output control for bus contention management and tri-state logic simulation


• 2.5 V operation aligns with modern low-voltage digital logic families


• Modular architecture allows independent configuration of up to four data pods per generator

Typical Applications

• Digital device functional testing and validation


• High-speed timing characterization


• Protocol compliance and bus simulation


• Multi-channel stimulus generation for complex digital circuits

Compatibility & Integration

• Compatible Generators: Agilent 16720A, Agilent 1670G-004


• Recommended Lead Set: 10498A