Agilent/Keysight N1917A

The Keysight N1917A is a power meter cable adapter that bridges legacy Agilent/Keysight 8480 and E-Series power sensors to modern Keysight P-Series power meters (N1911A and N1912A). This adapter enables direct integration of older sensor generations into current-generation power measurement platforms, expanding measurement capability across R&D, manufacturing, and service operations.

Technical Specifications

• Cable Length: 1.5 m (5 ft)


• Voltage Rating: 30 VRMS


• Output Impedance: 50 ohms (video output, P-Series meters)


• Video Bandwidth (P-Series system): 30 MHz


• Sampling Rate (P-Series system): 100 M-samples/s continuous

Key Features The N1917A functions as a passive interface adapter, requiring no external power or configuration. It connects RF/microwave power sensors directly to P-Series meter video inputs. When deployed with compatible sensors and meters, the adapter enables peak power, average power, peak-to-average ratio, rise time, fall time, and pulse width measurements - essential for pulsed signal characterization in modern communication and radar systems.

Compatibility & Integration Compatible Sensors:

• Agilent/Keysight 8480 Series


• E-Series power sensors


• N8480 Series power sensors Compatible Power Meters:


• Keysight N1911A (P-Series)


• Keysight N1912A (P-Series) Alternative Cable Lengths: N1917B (3 m / 10 ft), N1917C (10 m / 31 ft), N1917D (1.8 m / 6 ft)

Typical Applications WiMAX signal analysis, LTE power measurements, radar pulse characterization, and general RF/microwave power assessment in development, production, and field service environments.