Keysight / Agilent / HP E1406A VXI GPIB Command Module
The Keysight E1406A is a VXI GPIB Command Module that provides a high-performance interface between a VXI backplane and GPIB instruments. It allows VXI systems to control and communicate with external GPIB devices, enabling seamless integration of VXI and GPIB technologies.
- Model
- Keysight / Agilent / HP E1406A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $550
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- E1406A
This unit
The Keysight E1406A is a C-size, single-slot VXI GPIB Command Module that is the system controller and primary interface between VXI backplanes and external GPIB instruments. It functions as both a VMEbus system controller and IEEE-488 to VXIbus gateway, enabling unified command and control across mixed VXI and GPIB instrument ecosystems. The module provides Slot 0 and Resource Manager functions, with onboard MXIbus Resource Manager support for VXIbus extensions in multi-mainframe configurations.
Technical Specifications
Form Factor: C-size, 1-slot module
Memory: Up to 2 MB RAM; 1.75 MB FLASH (maximum) for downloadable drivers
Interfaces: GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232
Programming Language: SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments)
Clock Synchronization: 10 MHz VXI backplane clock; supports external TTL signal synchronization
Data Transfer: High-throughput performance via MXIbus protocol
Key Features
Acts as VMEbus System Controller with Slot 0 Commander and Resource Manager functions
Translates SCPI commands for register-based instruments, enabling programming equivalent to message-based devices
Flexible triggering and clock interfacing for precise synchronization across the VXI backplane
MXIbus Resource Manager extends VXIbus capability across multiple mainframes
Flash-based driver storage supports programmable register-based device operation
Typical Applications
Multi-instrument test systems combining VXI and GPIB devices
Distributed measurement and control systems requiring centralized command authority
Automated test equipment (ATE) environments with legacy GPIB instrument integration
Multi-mainframe VXI configurations requiring extended system management
Compatibility & Integration The E1406A communicates with message-based VXI modules from any manufacturer and integrates Keysight register-based devices through SCPI command translation. It operates within standard VXI backplane architectures and supports systems utilizing SCPI programming protocols. The module's dual-interface design eliminates the need for separate GPIB controllers while maintaining full VMEbus system command authority.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz |
Keysight / Agilent / HP E1406A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Keysight / Agilent / HP E1406A. Calibration covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Keysight / Agilent / HP E1406A faults: relay contact wear, DAC/ADC drift, VXI backplane connector oxidation. Common faults include relay contact wear, DAC or ADC gain drift, and VXI backplane edge connector oxidation. Most modules are repaired at the component level with full post-repair verification in a C-size or D-size mainframe.
Keysight / Agilent / HP E1406A price
This Keysight / Agilent / HP E1406A is listed at $550. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Keysight / Agilent / HP E1406A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Keysight / Agilent / HP E1406A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
