Keysight 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit

Overview

The Keysight 34980A is an 8-slot mainframe designed for flexible data acquisition and switching applications. It features an integrated 6.5-digit digital multimeter and supports up to 21 different plug-in modules for measurements ranging from DC to 20 GHz. The system accommodates 560 2-wire multiplexer channels or 1024 2-wire matrix cross-points in a single mainframe, with scan rates up to 1,000 channels per second. Standard interfaces include LAN, USB, and GPIB for easy integration into test environments.

Key Features

• 8-slot mainframe with integrated 6.5-digit DMM
• 21 plug-in modules for DC to 20 GHz switching, digital I/O, D/A conversion, and counter functionality
• Up to 560 2-wire multiplexer or 1024 2-wire matrix cross-points
• Scan rates to 1,000 channels per second
• LXI Class C compliant with front panel or web-based control
• IVI-COM, IVI-C, and NI LabVIEW drivers included
• BenchVue software license included for test automation
• Three-year warranty

Applications

• Multi-channel data acquisition in automated test systems
• Temperature measurement with thermocouples, RTDs, or thermistors
• RF and microwave signal switching and characterization
• High-density signal routing and matrix switching
• Remote monitoring and control via web interface

Included Accessories

• BenchVue software license (BV0006B)