34959A AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, 34959A Datasheet
34959A
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Agilent 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit Data Sheet • 8-slot mainframe with 21 mix-and- match plug-in modules so you can create ...
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... High-performance unit provides low-cost alternative to PXI and VXI switch and measurement platforms If you use automated test equipment for design validation or manufacturing, you now have a cost-effective alternative to PXI and VXI test-system platforms. The 34980A multifunction switch/measure unit provides compa- rable functionality that is much easier to use than PXI and VXI and costs less ...
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Easier signal routing with four 2-wire internal analog buses. You can route your measurements directly to the internal DMM, or you can connect to external instruments through the analog bus connector on the rear of the mainframe. And since you ...
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Standard interfaces take the has- sle out of connecting to your PC Standard Ethernet, USB and GPIB interfaces are included in every mainframe. Use one of the built-in interfaces that is already available in your computer you prefer, ...
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Free BenchLink Data Logger Software to Simplify data logging The BenchLink Data Logger software for the 34980A provides a convenient way to collect and analyze your data. This is a Windows® based application that uses a familiar spreadsheet envi- ronment ...
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Power and flexibility to get your job done Store recall instrum m ent setups s Set I date other s s ystem feature digit DMM measurements 1 ⁄ 2 ...
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... System control modules 34950A 64-bit digital I/O with memory and counter 34951A 4-channel isolated D/A converter with waveform memory 34952A Multifunction module with 32-bit DIO, 2-ch D/A and totalizer 34959A Breadboard module Max Switch/Carry BW Scan volts current (MHz) ch/sec ± 300 V ...
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The 34980A multiplexer modules can be used to connect one of many different points to a single point. You can connect to an external instrument, or scan multiple analog signals to the internal DMM. Choose from ...
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Multiple multiplexers can connect to the built-in analog buses, allowing you to scan up to 560 2-wire channels or 640 1-wire channels in a single mainframe. The 34921A also offers 4 channels for directly measuring current you need ...
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Table 3. Multiplexer selection table—specifications and characteristics Channels/configurations Switch type Input characteristics (per channel) Max volts Max current (DC, AC RMS) Switch current Carry current [6] Power (W, VA) Volt-Hertz limit General specifications [3] Offset voltage [3] Initial closed channel ...
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The 34980A matrix modules are full cross-point matrices that allow you to connect any row to any column. This is a convenient way to connect multiple test instruments to multiple points on a device under test. ...
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Table 4. Matrix selection table—specifications and characteristics 34931A Channels/configurations dual 4x8 8x8 4x16 Switch type Armature latching Input characteristics (per channel) Max volts ± 300 V Max current (DC, AC RMS) Switch current 1 A Carry current 2 A [2, ...
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The 34980A general-purpose switches can be used to route signals or to control other system devices. These switches are ideal for device actua- tion and switching loads or power supplies. Choose from the following features: • ...
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RF and microwave switch modules The 34980A offers a variety of RF and microwave switch modules— RF multiplexers, SPDT switching from DC to 26.5 GHz switch/ attenuator driver module that allows you to control switches or attenuators ...
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Typical crosstalk 0 dB -10 dB -20 dB -30 dB -40 dB -50 dB -60 dB -70 dB -80 dB -90 dB -100 dB 10 MHz 40 MHz 100 MHz 400 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz Frequency 34942A Typical ...
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Table 6. RF and microwave selection table—specifications and characteristics 34941A Channels quad 1x4 Switch type 50 Ω unterminated, latching relays RF characteristics [2] Frequency range GHz [2] Insertion loss (< 80% RH) 100 MHz 0.15 ...
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This module allows you to control switches attenuators, and other devices external to the 34980A. The 34945A/ 34945EXT provides the power and control signals for many of the most popular microwave switches and attenuators. One 34945A/34945EXT ...
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I/O with memory and counter This module can be used to simulate or detect digital patterns. It has eight 8-bit digital I/O channels with hand- shaking, pattern memory, two 10 MHz counters with ...
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D/A converter with waveform memory This module has four independent, isolated channels that output DC voltage up to ± current up to ± 20 mA. The gain and offset can be adjusted on-the-fly. ...
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DIO, 2-channel D/A and totalizer The multifunction module offers the flexibility you need for system control. The 34952A has four 8-bit digital I/O channels, a 100-kHz gated totalizer, and two ± analog outputs—all ...
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... High Output: 2.4V @ 4mA 500 uA Low Output: .4V @ 8mA Available space for internal board/components: 5.4 x 7.5 x either 0.9 inches height without PC board, or 0.7 inches high with PC board. Figure 16. 34959A breadboard module 34980A Mainframe 34959A Breadboard PC Board 34980A Analog Bus Analog Relays (4) Buses ...
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DMM accuracy ± reading + % of range) Includes measurement error, switching error, and transducer conversion error [4] Function Range DC voltage 100.0000 mV (with 34921A/22A/ 1.000000 V [10] 31A/32A) 10.00000 V 100.0000 ...
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Additional Low Frequency Error for ACV, ACI (% of reading) Frequency AC Filter Slow AC Filter Medium 100 Hz 0 0.06 100 Hz - ...
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Multi-Channel close speeds over GPIB (msec) Isolate or fixed mode Close 2 channels 0.97 Close 5 channels 0.43 Close 10 channels 0.22 Close 60 channels 0.13 Scanning measurement rates to bus or memory Direct measurements – direct to I/O ...
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Measurement characteristics with optional internal DMM DC voltage Measurement method Continuously integrating multi-slope III A-D converter A-D linearity 0.0002% of reading + 0.0001% of range range Input resistance 100 mV ranges Selectable 10 ...
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Measurement characteristics with optional internal DMM continued [4] DC Operating Characteristics [5] Function Digits Readings/s [7] DCV , DCI, and 0.6 (0.5) 2 Resistance (≤10 kΩ ( (50) ...
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General specifications Power supply Universal 100 V to 240 V ± 10% Power line frequency 50 – ± 10% automatically sensed Power consumption 150 VA Operating environment Full accuracy for 0 ° °C Full accuracy to ...
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Ordering instructions Mainframe – holds plug-in modules 34980A Multifunction switch/measure mainframe 34832A BenchLink Data Logger Pro Software Description Multiplexer modules 34921A 40-channel armature multiplexer w/low thermal offset (order 34921T for temp reference) 34923A 40/80-channel reed multiplexer 34925A ...
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... D/A converter with waveform memory (DMM option required for calibration) 34952A Multifunction module with 32-bit DIO, 2-ch D/A and totalizer 34959A Breadboard module Accessories Y1130A Rackmount kit for 34980A, forward or reverse mount (must order either E3663AC rail kit for forward rack mounting or E3664AC rail kit for reverse rack mounting) ...
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... Solder cup connector kit for 34951, 34952 – 50-pin Dsub male – 125 V Y1142A Solder cup connector kit for the 34950A – 78-pin Dsub male – 34945A accessories – distribution boards required for control of external switches. One 34945EXT is required for each 64 coils (included, add more 34945EXTs for additional coils). ...
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