The Agilent N2795A is a single-ended active probe providing 1 GHz of bandwidth with a 1 MΩ input resistance and 1 pF input capacitance, designed for general-purpose high-speed probing in digital system design, component design and characterization, and educational research applications. It is part of the N2795A/96A/97A family of low-cost active probes that connect directly to Agilent's AutoProbe interface on InfiniiVision and Infiniium oscilloscopes, eliminating the need for a separate probe power supply.

Active probes in this category are stimulus-response instruments used wherever an engineer needs to observe high-speed signals without imposing significant capacitive loading on the device under test. The N2795A is positioned for digital logic measurement, component characterization, and bench work involving today's common digital voltage levels. Its ±8 V dynamic range and ±8 V offset range make it suitable for signals across most modern logic families, and its 350 ps calculated rise time supports general-purpose digital edge measurement at frequencies the 1 GHz bandwidth covers.

Every Agilent N2795A active probe in our catalog moves through the ValueTronics inspection and verification process at our 20,000 sq ft secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive, Elgin, Illinois. Each unit is functionally checked against the published specifications before it ships, and accessory completeness is confirmed against the published kit contents.

Brand Heritage

Agilent Technologies was spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, and the test and measurement product lines — including active probes for the InfiniiVision and Infiniium oscilloscope families — transferred to Keysight Technologies when Keysight was separated from Agilent in 2014. Probes branded "Agilent" date from the 1999–2014 window; the same product families released after 2014 carry Keysight branding.

Compare Other Models in This Series

The N2795A/96A/97A family covers three single-ended active probe configurations sharing the AutoProbe interface, 1 MΩ/1 pF input characteristics, 10:1 attenuation, and the built-in white LED headlight. The three models differ in bandwidth tier, offset range, cable length, and operating temperature range — letting buyers match the probe to the bandwidth of their oscilloscope and the environment in which the measurement will be made.

All three probes draw power directly from the AutoProbe interface on InfiniiVision and Infiniium oscilloscopes, so no external supply or controller is required. Each model ships with a tailored accessory set appropriate to its bandwidth and intended application — the lower-bandwidth N2795A with a general-purpose accessory kit, the 2 GHz N2796A with higher-bandwidth Y-lead adapters, and the N2797A with rugged tips suited to environmental chamber work.

Each pre-owned model in the comparison below is its own dedicated product page with condition-matched pricing and inventory. Click through to the specific model and condition to review the full listing, the documented accessory contents, and the calibration and warranty options that apply to that unit.

Within the family, the N2795A is the 1 GHz tier — the natural pairing for 500 MHz, 600 MHz, and 1 GHz Agilent oscilloscopes where system bandwidth is set by the scope. The N2795A's offset range is ±8 V (versus ±12 V on the N2796A and N2797A), which is the primary specification distinction at the offset/bias side of the comparison. The accessory kit includes a 10 cm Y-lead adapter, right-angle grounds at both 5 cm and 10 cm, an offset ground, and a flex ground — a broader ground accessory set than the higher-bandwidth N2796A.

The bandwidth and rise time progression across the family is 1 GHz / 350 ps (N2795A), 2 GHz / 175 ps (N2796A), and 1.5 GHz / 233 ps (N2797A). The N2796A is the broadband bench probe for use with 1 GHz and higher Agilent oscilloscopes, including Infiniium 9000, 90000, and 90000 X-/Q-Series via the N5442A adapter. The N2797A trades some bandwidth versus the N2796A in exchange for a wider operating temperature range of –40 to +85 °C and rugged tips appropriate to environmental chamber testing.

Cable length also differs: the N2795A uses a 1.3 m cable, while the N2796A and N2797A both use a 2 m cable. Offset range is ±8 V on the N2795A and ±12 V on both the N2796A and N2797A. The accessory kits reflect the intended use: the N2797A includes ten solderable tips, five rigid probe tips, and Y-lead adapters at 9 cm (rated to 800 MHz) and 6 cm (rated to 1 GHz), matching the rugged-tip workflow for chamber testing. Refer to the comparison table that follows for the side-by-side numerical view.

Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.

Accessories Supplied

• 2 each spring probe tip
• 2 rigid probe tip
• 1 each flex nose clip adapter (red and black)
• 1 each copper pad, 10x
• 1 each Y-lead adapter, 10 cm
• 1 each right angle ground, 5 cm
• 1 each right angle ground, 10 cm
• 2 each ground blade
• 1 each offset ground
• 1 each flex ground
• 4 color coded rings (each yellow, green, blue and purple)
• 1 each accessory configuration card

Product Core & Specifications

About this used unit

• Warranty included on every pre-owned unit.
• Functional verification performed before shipment.
• Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data.
• Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm).

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