Agilent/Keysight N1414A

The Agilent/Keysight N1414A is a high resistance measurement universal adapter that streamlines connectivity and measurement configuration for precision electrometer applications. Designed for use with Keysight's B2980A, B2980B, and B2980C Series instruments, this adapter eliminates manual cable reconfiguration by enabling single-button mode switching between floating and grounded Device Under Test (DUT) configurations. The N1414A accepts triaxial cable connections for current measurement and banana cable inputs for DUT biasing, simplifying the physical setup required for high resistance characterization.

An integrated manual switch selects between operating modes without requiring cable disconnection or reconnection - a critical advantage in reducing measurement errors and setup time.

Technical Specifications

• Measurement Configuration: Triaxial cable connection for current measurement; banana cable connection for DUT bias sourcing


• Operating Modes: Manual switch-selectable floating and grounded DUT configurations


• Voltage Monitoring: Compatible with voltmeter function of B2980A, B2980B, and B2980C Series meters for sourced voltage observation


• Cable Requirements: Triaxial cable and banana cable (sold separately)

Key Features

• Single-button mode switching eliminates manual cable reconfiguration


• Reduces setup time and minimizes measurement errors associated with repeated connections


• Supports concurrent current and voltage measurements through separate signal paths


• Direct attachment design for seamless integration with compatible electrometers

Typical Applications

• High resistance material characterization and quality assurance


• Device leakage current and insulation resistance measurement


• Surface and bulk resistivity testing in semiconductor and materials research

Compatibility & Integration Supported Instruments:

• Keysight B2980A Series Electrometer/High Resistance Meter


• Keysight B2980B Series Electrometer/High Resistance Meter (B2985B, B2987B variants)


• Keysight B2980C Series Picoammeter/Electrometer Available Configuration: The N1410A starter kit bundles the N1414A adapter with an alligator clip cable for immediate operational deployment.