Specifications

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It’s what switching means to your test system
HP 3499A/B Switch/Control Mainframe
HP 3499 family is a high speed, high density switching solution for automatic test (ATE) applications that
provides a 30% cost and space savings over its predecessor-the HP 3488A.
The HP 3499A can scan at rates up to 80 channels per second, or open/close 200 channels in less than 0.1 second.
It can accommodate up to 5 plug-in option modules, routing up to 200 channels in a test system. The user can
choose from 19 plug-in modules to switch signals from DC to 26 GHz, or 1 mV to 250 V, or 1 mA to 5 A. The HP
3499B is a half-rack-width, 2-slot mainframe, switching up to 80 channels for ATE or desktop operations. Both
units have a concise user interface that is extremely useful for manual operation on the manufacturing floor or in
desktop applications. High performance switching modules, multi-function modules, built-in relay cycle counters
and easy interconnections, all give you confidence in our switching solution for your test system.
Contents
What can you expect from a switching system ........................... 3
Overview of front panel and rear panel............................................ 4
HP 3499A/B mainframe specifications.............................................. 4
Ideal switching solution for automatic test .................................... .5
ATE feature checklist.......................................................................... .6
Applications .......................................................................................... 7
Customize your HP 3499A/B with plug-in modules.......................... 8
Plug-in module selection guide.......................................................... 9
Module specifications
Multiplexer modules
40-channel multiplexer module .......................................... 10
10-channel multiplexer module .......................................... 17
20-channel multiplexer module .......................................... 17
General purpose relay modules
40-channel general purpose relay module ....................... 11
10-channel general purpose relay module ....................... 18
20-channel general purpose relay module ....................... 18
Matrix modules
4 x 8 matrix module .............................................................. 12
4 x 4 matrix module .............................................................. 19
Digital I/O modules
32-bit digital I/O module....................................................... 13
16-bit digital I/O module....................................................... 20
Multifunction modules.............................................................. 14
Dual 1 x 4 VHF multiplexer
(300 MHz, 50Ω) module........................................................ 19
Breadboard module .................................................................. 20
Microwave module................................................................... 21
Microwave relay driver module.............................................. 21
Dual 1 x 4 RF multiplexer
(1.3GHz, 50/75 Ω) module..................................................... 22
Rack mounting kits............................................................................. 23
Ordering information.......................................................................... 24
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