Condition: For parts or not working

This Keysight N4960A 16 GHz Clock Synthesizer and Serial BERT Controller is being sold for parts or repair. The unit is faulty — the fault is believed to be related to the fan. No returns are accepted on this item. It is offered strictly as-is for repair or spares use.

Included in the sale:
• Keysight N4960A unit (faulty, for repair/parts)

The images provided are of the actual item you will receive. Please review them carefully for the cosmetic condition and what is included in the sale.

The Keysight (formerly Agilent) N4960A is a high-frequency clock synthesizer and serial BERT (Bit Error Ratio Tester) controller designed for use in high-speed serial data testing environments. It is a core component in Keysight's J-BERT and N49xx-series serial BERT test platforms, providing precise clock generation and system control for demanding signal integrity applications.

The N4960A is capable of generating clean, low-jitter clock signals up to 16 GHz, making it suitable for testing next-generation serial interfaces including PCIe, USB, SATA, Fibre Channel, and optical transport systems. It interfaces with pattern generators and error detectors in the N4960/N4970 series ecosystem.

Clock Frequency Range: Up to 16 GHz
Output Levels: Adjustable differential output
Interface: Compatible with Keysight N49xx-series BERT modules
Form Factor: Standalone rack-mountable instrument
Control Interface: LAN, USB, GPIB
Phase Noise: Low phase noise for accurate jitter testing
Application: Serial BERT clock source and system controller
Compatibility: Keysight J-BERT and N4900-series test systems

Please refer to the Keysight manufacturer website for full and current specifications.

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