Fluke Calibration 8558A Digital Multimeter

Overview

The Fluke Calibration 8558A is an 8.5-digit digital multimeter designed for high-speed data acquisition in automated test systems, laboratory environments, and manufacturing facilities. It combines the platform of the reference-grade 8588A with advanced digitizing capabilities, offering 5 mega-samples per second digitization with 18-bit resolution.

Key Features

• 5 mega-samples per second digitizing rate with 18-bit SAR analog-to-digital converter
• Up to 20 MHz analog bandwidth for voltage measurements and 4 MHz for current
• Ultra-low voltage sensitivity to hundreds of nanovolts and current sensitivity to hundreds of picoamps
• 15 million readings onboard memory for large data storage
• Graphical waveform display for real-time visualization of complex signals
• GPIB, USBTMC, and Ethernet connectivity for system integration
• Less than 100 nanosecond trigger latency with external BNC trigger
• SCPI-compliant commands with emulation modes for simplified system upgrades
• IVI driver support for industry-standard DMM control
• USB thumb drive support for quick data export in CSV format

Applications

• Transient signal characterization and anomaly detection
• Automated test systems requiring high-speed data acquisition
• Laboratory and manufacturing test environments
• Device debugging and validation before deployment
• High-accuracy voltage and current measurements