Specifications

High-performance Unit Provides
Low-cost Alternative to PXI/VXI
Switch & Measurement Platforms
If you use automated test equipment
for design validation or manufactur-
ing, you now have a cost-effective
alternative to PXI and VXI based
test-system platforms. The 34980A
multifunction switch/measure unit
provides comparable functionality
that is much easier to use than PXI
and VXI and costs less. The 34980A
helps you lower your cost of test
and accelerate your test-system
integration and development.
The 34980A handles system
switching up to 20 GHz and
provides basic measurements and
system control. It also offers DMM
measurements, counter/totalizer
functionality, digital I/O with
pattern capabilities, and analog
outputs with basic waveforms – all
in one low-cost, compact box. And
with its standard connectors, soft-
ware drivers, computer-standard
I/O, and Web browser interface,
the 34980A easily integrates into
electronic functional test and
data acquisition systems.
Flexible Switching, Measurements,
and System Control
The 34980A accommodates up to
8 plug-in modules to give you the
flexibility you need. Choose from
19 different modules to define your
own configuration. You can buy what
you need now and add to it or recon-
figure it as your requirements change.
Whether you are measuring temper-
ature, AC or DC voltage, resistance,
frequency, current, or custom mea-
surements, the 34980A offers the
functionality you need in a single
box. Switch in different measure-
ments with high-performance
signal switching – no external sig-
nal conditioning is required. Choose
between different switch types and
topologies with frequency ranges
from DC to 20 GHz. The 34980A
offers high-density multiplexers
for scanning multiple channels,
matrices for connecting multiple
points at one time, and general
purpose switches for simple control
and high power needs.
The 34980A also offers flexible
choices for system control. You can
control external devices such as
microwave switches, attenuators,
solenoids, and power relays. Or
use the digital inputs to sense limit-
switch and digital-bus status.
The rugged instrument comes with
a variety of system-ready features:
• Web browser interface shows
settings at a glance and provides
remote access and control
• Self-guiding front panel to
configure, troubleshoot or
view data
• Low EMI and efficient system
cooling
• Heavy-duty cabling and
connection options
• Rack mount options
• Relay counters help predict
end-of-life
Data Acquisition & Switching
More detailed specifications at www.agilent.com/find/34980A
149
8-slot mainframe with 19 mix-and-match plug-in modules
Up to 560 2-wire multiplexer channels or 1024 matrix cross-points
Optional built-in 6
1
/
2
digit DMM
LAN, USB 2.0, and GPIB connectivity
Built in graphical interface
34980A
Multifunction Switch/Measure
Mainframe and Modules 34980A
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