Agilent/Keysight Y1138A

The Keysight Y1138A is a shielded D-Sub cable assembly engineered for signal integrity in precision measurement systems. This 3 meter male/female twisted-pair cable with outer shield connects directly to the 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Mainframe and compatible modules, delivering reliable signal transmission in electronic testing environments.

Technical Specifications

• Connector Type: HD78 (D-Sub 78-pin)


• Connector Gender: Male/Female


• Cable Length: 3 meters (9.84 feet)


• Construction: Twisted Pair with Outer Shield


• Shielding: Shielded


• Voltage Rating: 300 V


• Current Rating: 1 A Max.

Key Features

• Twisted-pair construction with outer shield minimizes crosstalk and electromagnetic interference


• HD78 connector topology supports dense pin configurations for modular test systems


• 300 V rating and 1 A maximum current capacity suit general-purpose instrumentation switching and measurement circuits


• 3 meter length provides practical reach between mainframe and test fixtures without signal degradation

Typical Applications

• Signal routing and switching in modular test systems


• Equipment interconnection where signal integrity is critical


• Data acquisition and multiplexing configurations requiring shielded transmission paths

Compatibility & Integration Designed for use with the Keysight 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Mainframe. Note that some modules may require two cables for proper connection. Verify module specifications to confirm cable quantity needed for your configuration.