Agilent/Keysight E1300B

The Agilent/Keysight E1300B is a 9-slot B-size VXI mainframe that provides a modular platform for test and measurement instrumentation. It combines compact form factor with dual-fan cooling to support high-power B-size and M-modules, delivering stable operation across diverse system integration and laboratory environments. The mainframe integrates a command module with GPIB interface and SCPI support, enabling straightforward instrument control and programming without external controllers.

Technical Specifications

• 7 external B-size slots, 2 internal B-size slots, 3 external A-size slots


• Dedicated internal slots support optional E1326B 5½-digit multimeter (2-slot configuration) Power Delivery


• Input: 115 Vac to 230 Vac, 50 Hz to 400 Hz (250 V maximum)


• Outputs: +5 V at 12.2 A, +12 V at 4.6 A, –12 V at 0.9 A


• Maximum usable power: 120 W at 40° C


• DC power option available for battery or 12 VDC vehicle operation


• All outputs protected against over-temperature, over-voltage, over-current, and short-to-ground Thermal Performance


• Improved dual-fan cooling system


• Temperature rise: 10° C through module (25 W module, typical density)


• Acoustic output: <40 dBA at 1 m bystander position Memory


• 256 KBytes battery-backed non-volatile RAM (64 KByte in early units)


• Optional 1 MB or 2 MB non-volatile memory for program and data storage


• Optional floppy drives: 720 KByte or 1.44 MByte (requires IBASIC Controller)


• Optional fixed disk drives: 10 MB, 20 MB, or 40 MB (requires IBASIC Controller) Physical Characteristics


• Height: 177 mm without feet, 189 mm with feet


• Width: 426 mm; Depth: 510 mm (569 mm with terminal blocks)


• Weight: 7.4 kg

Key Features

• GPIB interface with integrated Resource Manager


• SCPI command set for instrument programming


• RS232 serial communication at 300–19200 Baud


• VME Bus P1 connectivity


• Optional IBASIC Controller for stand-alone mainframe operation

Typical Applications ATE systems, laboratory test benches, system integration projects, enterprise measurement platforms requiring modular instrumentation with external control or local command execution.