Keithley 3706A Six-Slot System Switch with High Performance DMM

Overview

The Keithley 3706A is a six-slot system switch with integrated high-performance digital multimeter housed in a compact 2U enclosure. When fully populated with plug-in cards, it supports up to 576 two-wire multiplexer channels, providing exceptional channel density at economical per-channel costs. The tightly integrated switch and measurement solution works equally well in lab environments or rack-mounted installations.

Key Features

• Six card slots accommodating various multiplexer, matrix, and control cards
• Integrated 7½-digit digital multimeter with high-quality signal path via analog backplane
• Embedded Test Script Processor (TSP®) for improved test throughput without communication delays
• TSP-Link® master/slave connections for multi-mainframe expansion and integration with Series 2600B instruments
• Multiple configuration options: with/without front panel display
• Built-in LXI/Ethernet, GPIB, and USB interfaces for seamless integration
• Optional DMM capable of over 14,000 readings/second to memory at 3½ digits
• Fourteen programmable digital I/O lines for external device control
• Built-in web interface for remote monitoring and control
• Front panel USB 2.0 device port for configuration and data transfer

Applications

• Component and device testing in manufacturing environments
• Multi-channel data acquisition and monitoring systems
• Laboratory research and development testing
• High-throughput automated test systems
• Integration with test frameworks and control systems