Agilent/Keysight 24542G

The Agilent/Keysight 24542G is an RS-232 interface cable that bridges DB-25 (DTE) and DB-9 (female) connectors. Purpose-built for test and measurement environments, it enables reliable serial communication between counters, terminals, printers, and compatible Agilent/Keysight instrumentation. The cable assembly supports the 6811B product family and associated signal generation systems requiring bidirectional RS-232 connectivity.

Technical Specifications

• Connector Configuration: DB-25 to DB-9


• Interface Standard: RS-232


• Weight: 2 lbs


• Dimensions: 10 × 10 × 4 in

Key Features

• Female DB-9 termination ensures compatibility with standard serial ports on terminals and peripheral devices


• DB-25 connector interfaces directly with legacy Agilent/Keysight counters and systems


• RS-232 protocol guarantees industry-standard asynchronous serial communication


• Compact form factor designed for bench and rack-mounted test configurations

Typical Applications

• Counter control and data logging in automated test environments


• Terminal interface for 6811B series programmable function generators


• Printer connectivity for measurement result documentation


• Legacy equipment integration within mixed-generation test benches

Compatibility & Integration The 24542G directly supports Agilent/Keysight 6811B systems, which offer programmable AC and DC voltage sources with user-definable waveforms (sine, square, clipped sine). The cable enables remote command sequencing and parameter adjustment - including frequency, phase, current limit, output impedance, and voltage/frequency slew control - from external control terminals or printer interfaces. Ideal for retrofit applications and systems requiring transparent RS-232 pass-through without additional conversion logic.