Agilent/Keysight N2856A

The Keysight N2856A is a passive probe accessory kit engineered to support Keysight's N2840A, N2841A, N2842A, N2843A, and N2853A series passive probes. This complete kit supplies the essential components required for probe maintenance, calibration, and sustained measurement accuracy across general-purpose electronics testing and troubleshooting applications.

Technical Specifications

The N2856A contains precision-manufactured components built for professional laboratory and field use. Ground lead length is 12 cm. All accessories are constructed from durable materials rated for demanding measurement environments.

Key Features

• Retractable hook tip for secure connection to small test points and delicate components


• 12 cm ground lead for stable reference establishment


• Low-frequency and high-frequency compensation adjustment tools


• Insulating cap for electrical isolation during probing operations


• IC insulating cap for integrated circuit pin probing without short-circuit risk


• Replacement probe tips to restore probe functionality


• Ground spring for securing probe-to-ground connections


• BNC adapter for oscilloscope and test equipment integration


• Color-coded identification tags (green, yellow, purple, pink) for probe organization and tracking

Typical Applications The accessory kit addresses routine maintenance, repair, and performance optimization of compatible Keysight passive probes. Applications span electronics development, system integration, quality assurance testing, and field troubleshooting where precise signal acquisition is required.

Compatibility & Integration The N2856A is standard for Keysight passive probe models N2840A, N2841A, N2842A, N2843A, and N2853A. Compatibility with additional Keysight passive probes using similar accessory specifications is supported. Probe user documentation should be consulted for compatibility confirmation with specialized or legacy probe models.