Condition: Used

This Agilent N4241A Compression Cable Set (part number N4241-61601) is a used full-size soft touch mid-bus probe for PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0. Note: Pin 3 is missing from the connector. Sold as parts/not working condition. Compatible with the N5306A protocol analyser.

What is typically included based on the product description:
• N4241A compression cable set (soft touch probe body)
• N4241-61601 compression cable set

Note: Pin 3 is missing from the connector — sold as parts/not working.

The Keysight (formerly Agilent) N4241A is a full-size soft touch mid-bus probe for PCI Express 1.0 and PCI Express 2.0, designed to work in conjunction with the N5306A Protocol Analyser module within the E2960B PCI Express Analysis System.

The N4241A enables hardware and firmware engineers to probe embedded PCIe buses directly on system boards without the need for a physical connector on the target board. It uses a patented soft touch footprint approach, requiring only a pre-designed landing pad on the PCB. The probe connects directly from the probe head to the embedded PCIe bus, allowing non-intrusive analysis of PCIe bus communications at Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s) and Gen 2 (5.0 GT/s) speeds.

Key Features:
• Micro spring-pin technology for reliable contact to signal pads on uneven or contaminated board surfaces
• Low-capacitance loading — monitors signals without influencing bus behaviour
• Top-side retention module eliminates the need to access the back of the board
• Requires up-front design of a soft touch footprint on the target PCB (no connector needed on the board)
• Straight configuration (N4241A), swizzled configuration (N4242A), and split probe (N4243A) versions available
• Split probe (N4243A) supports monitoring of 2x4 links from a single footprint
• Compatible with the E2960B Series PCI Express Analysis System

Specifications:
Probe Type: Full-size soft touch mid-bus (compression)
Supported Standards: PCI Express 1.0 (2.5 GT/s), PCI Express 2.0 (5.0 GT/s)
Probe Interface: Micro spring-pin (soft touch)
Board Access Required: Top-side only
Target Board Requirement: Pre-designed soft touch footprint (no connector)
Configurations: Straight (N4241A), Swizzled (N4242A), Split 2x4 (N4243A)
Compatible Analyser: Keysight/Agilent N5306A, E2960B Series
Manufacturer: Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent Technologies)
Product Status: Obsolete (no replacement identified)

Please refer to the Keysight website and the E2960B Series datasheet for full ordering and compatibility information.

Keysight E2960B Series for PCI Express 2.0 Data Sheet — includes N4241A/2A/3A mid-bus probe specifications (pages 25+): Download PDF

Keysight PCI Express Probes for E2960B PCI Express Analysis Systems Brochure: Download PDF

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