Which version of the firmware is right for my product?
• All N8700 models with serial numbers above US14F0000A – use revision B.00.07 and above
• All N5700 models with serial numbers above US14F0000A – use revision B.00.07 and above
• All N8700 models with serial numbers below US14F0000A – use revision A.05.06
• All N5700 models with serial numbers below US14F0000A – use revision A.05.06
• N5700 models without the LXI logo – use revision A.01.08
 

NOTE: Please be aware that upgrading to C.00.xx.xxx could not downgrade back to B.00.xx.xxx

Keysight recommends using the most current version, which includes the most up-to-date bug fixes and security patches available.
Release Date Version Version Description
2021-10-28 C.00.11.331 Firmware revision C.00.11.331 is for internal diagnostics only. This version should only be installed if serial number is greater than US14F0000A prefix, but it cannot be downgraded back to B version of FW.
Release Date Version
2021-10-28 C.00.11.331
Version Description
Firmware revision C.00.11.331 is for internal diagnostics only. This version should only be installed if serial number is greater than US14F0000A prefix, but it cannot be downgraded back to B version of FW.

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
  3. Unzip the file to access the .upd file.

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
  • It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Information Not Available

Supported Instruments

  • N5741A, N5742A, N5743A, N5744A, N5745A, N5746A, N5747A, N5748A, N5749A, N5750A, N5751A, N5752A, N5761A, N5762A, N5763A, N5764A, N5765A, N5766A, N5767A, N5768A, N5769A, N5770A, N5771A, N5772A, N8731A, N8732A, N8733A, N8734A, N8735A, N8736A, N8737A, N8738A, N8739A, N8740A, N8741A, N8742A, N8754A, N8755A, N8756A, N8757A, N8758A, N8759A, N8760A, N8761A, N8762A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
  3. Unzip the file to access the .upd file.

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
  • It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10

Prerequisites

  • Information Not Available

Supported Instruments

  • N5741A, N5742A, N5743A, N5744A, N5745A, N5746A, N5747A, N5748A, N5749A, N5750A, N5751A, N5752A, N5761A, N5762A, N5763A, N5764A, N5765A, N5766A, N5767A, N5768A, N5769A, N5770A, N5771A, N5772A, N8731A, N8732A, N8733A, N8734A, N8735A, N8736A, N8737A, N8738A, N8739A, N8740A, N8741A, N8742A, N8754A, N8755A, N8756A, N8757A, N8758A, N8759A, N8760A, N8761A, N8762A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
  3. Unzip the file to access the .upd file.

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
  • It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP

Prerequisites

  • Information Not Available

Supported Instruments

  • N5741A, N5742A, N5743A, N5744A, N5745A, N5746A, N5747A, N5748A, N5749A, N5750A, N5751A, N5752A, N5761A, N5762A, N5763A, N5764A, N5765A, N5766A, N5767A, N5768A, N5769A, N5770A, N5771A, N5772A, N8731A, N8732A, N8733A, N8734A, N8735A, N8736A, N8737A, N8738A, N8739A, N8740A, N8741A, N8742A, N8754A, N8755A, N8756A, N8757A, N8758A, N8759A, N8760A, N8761A, N8762A

How to Download

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. Save the file to your computer and note the directory where the file is saved. A firmware update installed over the LAN, GPIB, or USB interface is a file with a .upd extension.
  3. Unzip the file to access the .upd file.

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
  • It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP

Prerequisites

  • Information Not Available

Supported Instruments

  • N5741A, N5742A, N5743A, N5744A, N5745A, N5746A, N5747A, N5748A, N5749A, N5750A, N5751A, N5752A, N5761A, N5762A, N5763A, N5764A, N5765A, N5766A, N5767A, N5768A, N5769A, N5770A, N5771A, N5772A, N8731A, N8732A, N8733A, N8734A, N8735A, N8736A, N8737A, N8738A, N8739A, N8740A, N8741A, N8742A, N8754A, N8755A, N8756A, N8757A, N8758A, N8759A, N8760A, N8761A, N8762A

How to Download

  • Click the Download button
  • Select the N5700/N8700 Firmware.
  • Unzip the firmware update file, making note of where you store the unzipped file. 

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
  • It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP

Prerequisites

  • Information Not Available

Supported Instruments

  • N5700 Series DC Power Supplies, N8700 Series DC Power Supplies


 

How to Download

  • Click the Download button
  • Select the N5700/N8700 Firmware.
  • Unzip the firmware update file, making note of where you store the unzipped file.

How to Install

  • From the utility directory or Start menu, start the utility (FWUpdate.exe). The utility will prompt you for the location of the .upd file. Follow the additional prompts to complete the installation. The update may take several seconds to complete and will reboot the instrument. After the update is complete, exit the utility.
  • It is not necessary to re-calibrate the instrument following a firmware-update.

Licensing

  • Does Not Require a License

Installs on: Instrument

Operating System

  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP

Prerequisites

  • None

Supported Instruments

  • N5700 Series DC Power Supplies
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