AGILENT 34980A

Agilent 34980A
Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit
Data Sheet
CONFIGURE, CONNECT, GO
• 8-slot mainframe with 21 mix-andmatch plug-in modules so you can
create your own custom configuration
• High-performance switching:
Up to 560 2-wire multiplexer channels
or 4096 matrix cross-points in
one mainframe
• Optional built-in 6 1 ⁄ 2 -digit DMM
lets you make 11 measurements
with over 3000 readings/sec
• Easy to integrate: Built-in Ethernet,
USB 2.0, and GPIB connectivity,
standard connectors and software
drivers for most common
programming environments
• Includes FREE BenchLink Data Logger
Software
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 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 testsystem integration and development.
The 34980A handles system switching up to 26.5 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 and software
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
21 different modules to define your
own configuration. You can buy what
you need now and add to it or reconfigure it as your requirements change.
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Whether you are measuring temperature, AC or DC voltage, resistance,
frequency, current, or custom measurements, the 34980A offers the
functionality you need in a single box.
Switch in different measurements with
high-performance signal switching up
to 300V with no external signal
conditioning required. Choose
between different switch types and
topologies with frequency ranges
from DC to 26.5 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 rugged instrument comes with
a variety of system-ready features:
Use the 34980A to route individual
signals or monitor multiple signals
over a specified period of time—
monitor a single channel or multiple
channels, set alarms, and identify
irregularities.
• In-rack calibration for reduced
maintenance time
The 34980A 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.
Make system connections easily
and quickly with simple, reliable
connection options:
Optimized for test systems
The 34980A has the performance
you need for medium- to high-density
switching/measurement applications
such as design verification, functional
test and data acquisition. Your signals
are switched to the right measurement
device without compromising signal
integrity. Switch your signals to the
optional internal DMM and achieve
optimal throughput on switch closure
time. Or, if you prefer, you can easily
connect to external instruments such
as DMMs, scopes, power supplies, and
more. What’s more, with the built-in
Ethernet interface, you can control
the 34980A and collect data from
anywhere on the network.
• 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
• Flexible rack mounting options
• Relay counters help predict endof-life
• DMM measurement accuracies
include the switch for simple
calculations
• Built-in Ethernet, USB 2.0,
and GPIB connectivity
• Low-cost, standard 50- or 78-pin
Dsub connectors and cables
• Detachable terminal blocks with
strain relief
• Mass interconnect solutions
In addition, the 34980A comes
with Agilent IO Libraries Suite.
Quickly establish an error-free
connection between your PC and
instruments—regardless of vendor.
The IO Libraries provide robust
instrument control and work with
the software development
environment you choose.
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 have
four 2-wire buses, you can dedicate
one bus for use with the internal
DMM and use the other three buses
for module extensions or additional
signal routing between modules,
reducing your wiring needs.
You can define up to 500 switch
sequences to control complex
signal routing and the order of
switch closures. Assign a sequence,
give it a name and then execute it
with the name you created.
Switch sequences are downloaded
and stored in the instrument for
ease of programming and increased
throughput.
External trigger capabilities make it
easy for you to time and synchronize
measurements and other events. This
can help you determine when to begin
or end an acquisition.
Measurements you can trust
Get proven performance from Agilent
instruments, with the resolution,
repeatability, speed, and accuracy
you’ve come to expect.
The 34980A offers built-in signal
conditioning and modular flexibility.
When you use it with the internal
DMM, you can configure each channel
independently for the measurements
you choose. It includes a variety of
features that give you confidence in
your measurements:
• 61⁄2 digits of resolution with .004%
of accuracy with DC voltage
measurements
• Alarms per channel—high limit,
low limit, or both
• Math functions—use Mx+B for
custom linear conversions and
converting raw inputs
• Built-in thermocouple reference
for temperature measurements
(34921T)
• Time-stamped readings
• Add more formulas with BenchLink
Data Logger Software
The integrated DMM is mounted
inside the mainframe and does not
consume any of the eight useravailable slots. You can access the
DMM through any switch module that
connects to the analog bus, or directly
from the analog bus connector on the
rear of the mainframe. The internal
DMM gives you the flexibility to
measure 11 types of inputs:
• Temperature with thermocouples,
RTDs, or thermistors (with 34921A)
• DC and AC voltage
• 2- and 4-wire resistance
• Frequency and period
Modules provide flexible system
stimulus and control
System control—with analog outputs,
open-collector digital outputs, clock
generation, and isolated Form-C
relays for controlling external devices.
Additionally, with the microwave
switch/attenuator driver, highfrequency switches and attenuators
can be efficiently controlled external
to the 34980A mainframe.
Analog sources—output either
voltage or current. You can configure
the 4-channel isolated D/A converter
as a point-to-point arbitrary waveform generator that lets you define
up to 500,000 points per waveform.
Digital patterns—send or receive
digital data from your device under
test. With on-board memory you can
output communication protocols and
bit streams or monitor digital input
patterns and interrupt when a userdefined pattern is detected.
• DC and AC current
You can control the DMM directly, or
configure it to work in conjunction
with the switches. Each switch channel can be configured independently
for measurement functions, scale
factors and alarm limits. Advanced
measurement features such as offset
compensation, variable integration
time, and delay are also selectable on
a per-channel basis.
The DMM inputs are shielded and
optically isolated from the 34980A’s
earth-referenced circuitry and
computer interface, and as a result,
you get up to 300 V of input isolation. This is important for reducing
ground-loops and common-mode
voltage errors associated with long
wiring runs and floating sources.
Simple DMM calibration is
accomplished with just the analog
bus connection on the rear panel of
the mainframe. You don’t need to
remove the mainframe from the rack
or dedicate a channel for calibration.
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Standard interfaces take the hassle 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, or if you prefer,
GPIB is still available.
• USB offers the quickest and easiest
connection scheme—it’s perfect for
small systems and bench connections.
• Ethernet offers high-speed
connections that allow for remote
access and control. Choose a local
area network to filter out unwanted
LAN traffic and speed up the I/O
throughput. Or take advantage of
the remote capabilities and
distribute your tests worldwide.
Use the graphical Web browser to
monitor, troubleshoot, or debug
your application remotely.
• GPIB has many years of proven
reliability for instrument communication and can be used in existing
GPIB based test systems.
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Remote access and control
The built-in Web browser interface
provides remote access and control
of the instrument via a Java-enabled
browser such as Internet Explorer.
Using the Web interface, you can set
up, troubleshoot, and maintain your
system remotely.
• View and modify instrument setup
• Open, close, or monitor switches
• Send SCPI commands
• Define and execute switch scans
and switch sequences
• View error queue
• Get status reports on relay counts,
firmware revisions, and more
Additionally, since the Web interface
is built into the instrument, you can
access it on any operating system that
supports the Web browser without
having to install any special software.
Password protection and LAN lock
out are also provided to limit access.
The Web interface makes it easy to
set up, troubleshoot and maintain
your system remotely.
Works with your choice of software
so you can save time and preserve
your software and hardware investments. Program directly with SCPI, or
use IVI or LabVIEW software drivers
that provide compatibility with the
most popular development environments and tools:
• Agilent VEE Pro, Agilent T&M
Toolkit (requires Microsoft® Visual
Studio®.NET)
• National Instruments LabVIEW,
LabWindows/CVI, TestStand, and
Switch Executive
• Microsoft Visual Studio.NET, C/C++
and Visual Basic 6
Figure 1 The Web interface makes it easy to set up, troubleshoot and maintain your
system remotely.
Free BenchLink Data Logger Software
to Simplify data logging
Figure 2 34826A BenchLink Data Logger Software for high speed data logging with
no programming.
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 environment to define measurement data
to be collected. The tab-based format
makes it easy to set up and initiate
scans. Simply identify the measurements you want to acquire, initiate
the process and see the data displayed
real-time. The rich set of colorful
graphics provides many options for
analyzing and displaying your data.
You can specify multiple channels
per graph, or send collected data to
multiple graphs. Use strip charts with
markers and alarm indication, or histograms with statistics. And of course
you can use BenchLink Data Logger to
easily move data to other applications
for further analysis, or for inclusion in
your presentations and reports.
Figure 3 34832A BenchLink Data Logger Pro adds limit checking and decision making
Start
Also Available
Scan List A
(Base)
Event
• Control Instruments
• Send Notification(s)
• Stop Scan
Eve
nts
Events
The BenchLink Data Logger
Pro Software adds limit checking
and decision making for more
complex applications. Simply
identify the measurements you
want to acquire, define limits
and actions to be preformed,
and then initiate the process.
Your data is then collocated,
evaluated and acted on
real-time.
Scan List B
Event
• Control Instruments
• Send Notification(s)
• Stop Scan
nts
Eve
Scan List C
Event
• Control Instruments
• Send Notification(s)
• Stop Scan
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Power and flexibility to get your job done
Intuitive front panel with self-guiding menus
See results on bright,
multiline display
Store and
recall
instrum
ment
setupss
Set I/O
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date annd
other system
featurees
6 1 ⁄ 2 digit DMM measurements
with 11 functions
Use keypad to enter channel number or knob to scroll
Configure measurements, manage
sequences, view errors and alarms
Scan multiple channels,
close specified channel list,
or monitor results on a single channel
Set up scan lists
Store up to 500,000 readings with timestamp
External trigger to synchronize events
Built-in Ethernet,
USB 2.0,
and GPIB
interfaces
8-slots connect to optional internal DMM
Standard DSub connector kits
Access to four
2-wi
wire analog buses
Optional terminal blocks
21 plug-in modules
les to choose from
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Industry standard DSub cables
Mix and match 34980A modules to
create your own custom configuration
The 34980A mainframe holds up to eight plug-in modules. Mix and match them to create a custom system to meet your
switching and system control needs. You can easily add or replace modules as your needs change.
Table 1. 34980A modules at a glance
Module
Description
Max
volts
Switch/Carry BW
current
(MHz)
Scan
ch/sec
Thermal
offset
Comments
Multiplexer modules
34921A
40-channel armature multiplexer w/low
thermal offset
± 300 V
1A/2A
45 MHz
100
< 3 uV
Temperature reference
4 current channels
Config as 2- or 4-wire
34922A
70-channel armature multiplexer
± 300 V
1A/2A
25 MHz
100
< 3 uV
Config as 2- or 4-wire
34923A
40/80-channel reed multiplexer
± 150 V
0.5A/1.5A
45 MHz
500
< 50 uV
Config as 1-, 2- or 4-wire
34924A
70-channel reed multiplexer
± 150 V
0.5A/1.5A
25 MHz
500
< 50 uV
Config as 2- or 4-wire
34925A
40/80-channel optically isolated
FET multiplexer
± 80 V
0.02A
1 MHz
1000
< 3 uV
Config as 1-, 2- or 4-wire
34931A
Dual 4x8 armature matrix
± 300 V
1A/2A
30 MHz
100
< 3 uV
Backplane expandable
34932A
Dual 4x16 armature matrix
± 300 V
1A/2A
30 MHz
100
< 3 uV
Backplane expandable
34933A
Dual/Quad 4x8 reed matrix
± 150 V
0.5A/1.5A
30 MHz
500
< 50 uV
Backplane expandable
Config as 1- or 2-wire
34934A
Quad 4x32 reed matrix
+/-100V
0.5A/0.5A
20MHz
500
<50uV
Row expansion kit.
Config as 1- or 2-wire
1A/2A
5A
10 MHz
N/A
< 3 uV
< 3 uV
Matrix modules
General-purpose modules
34937A
28-channel Form C and
4-channel Form A
+/-300 V
+/-250 VAC
34938A
20-channel 5-amp Form A
+/- 250 VAC 5A/8A
1 MHz
N/A
< 3 uV
34939A
64-channels Form A
+/-100V
1A/2A
10MHz
N/A
<3uV
Insertion
loss
Isolation
Freq
range
VSWR
Input
impedence Comments
RF and microwave modules
Module
Description
34941A
Quad 1x4 50 ohm 3 GHz RF multiplexer
0.6 dB
> 58 dB
3 GHz
< 1.25
50 Ω
@ 1 GHz
34942A
Quad 1x4 75 ohm 1.5 GHz RF multiplexer
0.6 dB
> 60 dB
1.5 GHz
< 1.35
75 Ω
@ 1 GHz
34945A/
34945EXT
Microwave switch/attenuator driver
Can drive up to 64 external switch coils; 32 SPDT switches,8 multiport switches,
8 attenuators, or your own combination. Expand with additional 34945EXTs.
34946A
Dual 1x2 SPDT terminated
microwave switch
< 0.42 dB
< 0.69 dB
< 0.8 dB
> 85 dB
> 67 dB
< 60 dB
4 GHz or
20 GHz
26.5 GHz
< 1.15
< 1.30
< 1.6
50 Ω
@ 4 GHz
@ 20 GHz
@ 26.5GHz
34947A
Triple 1x2 SPDT unterminated
microwave switch
< 0.42 dB
< 0.69 dB
< 0.8 dB
> 85 dB
> 67 dB
< 60 dB
4 GHz or
20 GHz
26.5 GHz
< 1.15
< 1.30
< 1.6
50 Ω
@ 4 GHz
@ 20 GHz
@ 26.5GHz
System control modules
Description
34950A
64-bit digital I/O with memory
and counter
Eight 8-bit digital I/O channels with programmable polarity, thresholds up to 5 V,
with handshaking protocols and pattern memory. Two 10 MHz frequency counter and
programmable clock output to 20 MHz.
34951A
4-channel isolated D/A converter
with waveform memory
Output DC voltage up to ± 16 V or DC current up to ± 20 mA.
Output waveforms with a 200 kHz update rate and 16 bits of resolution.
Use on-board memory to create point-to-point waveforms with more than 500,000 points.
34952A
Multifunction module with 32-bit DIO,
2-ch D/A and totalizer
Four 8-bit digital I/O channels, two ± 12-V analog outputs, and a 100 kHz gated totalizer.
34959A
Breadboard module
Create your own custom designs with access to the +12 V and +5 V supplies,
16 GPIO ports and 28 relay drive lines.
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34980A multiplexer
switch modules
Figure 4. 34921A 40-channel armature multiplexer with low thermal offset (bank 2)
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 the following features:
• 1-wire, 2-wire, or 4-wire
configurations
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
Analog Buses
ABus1
I
L
Current
041 L
I
Fuse
L
I
Fuse
043 L
I
Fuse
044 L
I
Fuse
042
ABus2
DMM
(SENS)
DMM
(MEAS)
Current
931
H
L
H
921
H
ABus3
L
H
922
ABus4
L
923
H
L
924
L
021
026
031
036
022
027
032
037
023
028
033
038
024
029
034
COM 2
• High voltage—up to 300 V, 1 A
• High density—70 2-wire or
80 1-wire channels
H
025
• Scan up to 1000ch/sec with the
34925A
039
H
H
L 030
L
035
H
L
040
L
Bank 2
• Bandwidths up to 45 MHz
• Temperature measurements with
built-in thermocouple reference
junction (34921T)
• AC or DC current measurements
without external shunts
• Flexible connections via
standard 50- or 78- pin Dsub cables
or detachable terminal blocks
Table 2. Multiplexer measurement functions
Voltage
AC/DC
Current
AC/DC
Freq/
Period
Ω 2-Wire
Ω 4-Wire
Thermocouple
RTD
2-Wire
RTD
4-Wire
Thermistor
34921A Armature Multiplexer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
34922A Armature Multiplexer
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
34923A Reed Multiplexer (2-wire)
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
34923A Reed Multiplexer (1-wire)
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
34924A Reed Multiplexer
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
34925A FET Multiplexer (2-wire)
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
34925A FET Multiplexer (1-wire)
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Note: See User’s Guide for additional information.
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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. Or if you need more current
channels, shunts can be added to the
terminal block for easy current
measurements.
The multiplexer modules feature
break-before-make connections to
ensure that no two signals are connected to each other during a scan.
Or, if you prefer, you can control
switching manually to create your
own switch configuration. All the
multiplexer switches have a relay
counter to help predict when relays
need to be replaced.
Figure 5. 34923A 40-channel reed multiplexer (bank 1 shown)
Bank 1
HD*
001
COM 1
HD*
LD
100WD5
100WD5
LD
006
HD*
LD
011
HD*
LD
016
002
007
012
017
003
008
013
018
004
009
014
019
005
000
015
HD*
LD
HD*
LD
HD*
LD
020
HD*
LD
HD*
LD
100WD5
100WD5
100WD5
100WD5
HD*
LD
HD*
ABus1
DMM
(MEAS)
LD
Analog buses
914
913
912
911
HD*
LD
HD*
ABus2
DMM
(SENS)
LD
HD*
LD
HD*
ABus3
HD*
LD
LD
ABus4
HD*
LD
Figure 6. 34925A 40/80-channel optically isolated FET mux (shown in 1-wire mode bank 2)
Note: The 34923A and 34924A have
100 ohm input protection resistors
that limit current and protect the
reed relays.
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Table 3. Multiplexer selection table—specifications and characteristics
34921A
34922A
34923A
34924A
34925A
Channels/configurations
40 2-wire
20 4-wire
4-current
1.5 A Fused
70 2-wire
35 4-wire
80 1-wire
40 2-wire
20 4-wire
70 2-wire
35 4-wire
80 1-wire
40 2-wire
20 4-wire
Switch type
Armature
latching
Armature
latching
Reed
Reed
Optically
isolated FET
Input characteristics (per channel)
[1]
1A
2A
60 W
60 W
10 W
10 W
1.6 W
108
108
108
108
107
< 3 uV
< 3 uV
< 50 uV
< 100 uV 1-wire
< 50 uV
< 3 uV
< 1.5 Ω
< 1.5 Ω
< 1.5 Ω /200 Ω
< 1.5 Ω /200 Ω
>10 GΩ
>10 GΩ
>10 GΩ
>10 GΩ
>10 GΩ
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
20 nA
< 1°C
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
45 MHz
25 MHz
45 MHz /4 MHz
10 MHz 1-wire
[5]
25 MHz /4 MHz
-75 dB
-75 dB
-50 dB
-40 dB
-75 dB
-75 dB
-50 dB
-75 dB
-75 dB
-50 dB
-40 dB
-75 dB
-70 dB
-45 dB
N/A
150 pF
150 pF
250 pF
200 pF
130 pF
120 pF
200 pF
170 pF
100 pF
300 pF (600 pF 1-wire)
100 M
10 M
100 k
100 M
10 M
100 k
1000 M
10 M
10 k
1000 M
10 M
10 k
unlimited
unlimited
unlimited
1000 ch/sec
0.5 A [5]/ 0.05 A [11]
[5]
[11]
1.5 A / 0.05 A
± 80 V peak
[2]
1A
2A
Volt-Hertz limit
± 150 V peak
[2]
Max current (DC, AC RMS)
Switch current
Carry current
[6]
± 150 V peak
[2]
± 300 V
Power (W, VA)
± 300 V
[1]
Max volts
0.5 A [5]/ 0.05 A [11]
[5]
[11]
1.5 A / 0.05 A
0.02 A[8]
General specifications
Offset voltage
[3]
Initial closed channel res
[3]
DC Isolation (ch-ch, ch-earth)
Leakage current
[3]
T/C cold junction accuracy
[3, 10]
[5]
[11]
[5]
[11]
< 700 Ω
[9]
AC characteristics
Bandwidth at terminal block
[4]
Crosstalk at terminal block (ch-ch)
300 kHz
1 MHz
20 MHz
45 MHz
[5]
[11]
1 MHz
[4]
Capacitance at terminal block
HI-LO
LO – earth
General characteristics
Relay life, typical
No load
10 V, 100 ma
Rated load
Scanning speeds
[7]
100 ch/sec
100 ch/sec
500 ch/sec
500 ch/sec
Open/ close time, typical
4 ms/4 ms
4 ms/4 ms
0.5 ms/0.5 ms
0.5 ms/0.5 ms
0.25 ms/0.25 ms
Analog bus backplane connection
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
[1] DC or AC RMS voltage, channel-to-channel
or channel-to-earth
[2] Peak voltage, channel-to-channel or
channel-to-earth
[3] Into analog bus. System errors are included
in the internal DMM measurement accuracy
specifications
[4] 50 Ω source, 50 Ω load, differential
measurements verified with 4-port network
analyzer (Sdd21)
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[5] With input resistors bypassed. Bypassing
resistors will reduce lifetime of relays. See
the rated load relay life characteristics.
[6] Limited to 6 W of channel resistance power
loss per module
[7] Speeds are for 2 wire, DVC, 4 1/2 digits,
delay 0, display off, autozero off, and
within bank
[8] DC or peak AC current
[9] Ambient temperature < 30°C
[10] Includes 0.5°C temperature reference
sensor and 0.5°C terminal block isothermal
gradient error. Measured under worst case
loading of the mainframe. See User’s Guide
for information on supported external
reference sensors.
[11] With 100 Ω input protection resistors.
34980A matrix switch modules
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.
Choose from the following features:
Figure 7. 34932A dual 4x16 armature matrix
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
H
L
• Latching armature relays—300 V, 1 A
• High-speed reed relays—150 V, 0.5 A
921
922
ABus1 DMM
(MEAS)
ABus2 DMM
(SENS)
ABus3
923
924
ABus4
• Configurable dual 4x8, dual 4x16 or
quad 4x32 modules
• Single-wire configuration
(34933A or 34934A)
• High density matrix with automatic
surge protection and row disconnect for flexible measurements
(34934A)
Figure 8. 34934A quad 4x32 matrix (1 of 4 matricies shown)
C 1 – C 32
. . .
R1
• Analog bus expandable rows to
create larger matrices
(34931A, 32A, 33A)
R2
• Connections via standard 50 or
78-pin Dsub cables or detachable
terminal block
Each cross-point in the matrix switch
has two wires—a high and a low for
the measurement. Or, if you prefer, the 34933A and 34934A can be
configured as a single-wire matrix,
increasing the number of channels.
The 34933A also has in-rush resistors
on each column for added protection.
The 34934A also has in-rush protection resistors, but also has an automatic bypass switch for flexibility in
making low-level measurements. Row
disconnect switches also reduce the
capacitance loading when combining
modules to create larger matricies.
R3
R4
Combine your matrix with a multiplexer switch to achieve the desired
switching topology and get a lowercost solution with better specifications.
All the matrix switches include a
relay counter to help predict when
relays need to be replaced. Use the
sequencing feature to easily change
between different cross-point setups.
Note: The 34933A and 34934A have
100 ohm input protection resistors
to limit current and protect the
reed relays.
Multiple matrix modules can be
combined through the analog bus or
the row expansion kit (34934A only)
to create a larger matrix. The matrix
can then be connected to the internal
DMM for easy measurements.
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Table 4. Matrix selection table—specifications and characteristics
34931A
34932A
34933A
34934A
Channels/configurations
dual 4x8
8x8
4x16
dual 4x16
8x16
4x32
dual 4x8
8x8
4x16
quad 4x8, 1-wire
quad 4x32
4x128
8x64
16x32
Switch type
Armature
latching
Armature
latching
Reed
non-latching
Reed
non-latching
Input characteristics (per channel)
[1]
Max current (DC, AC RMS)
Switch current
Carry current
1A
2A
1A
2A
0.5 A /0.05 A
[5]
[8]
1.5 A /0.05 A
60 W
60 W
10 W
108
108
108
108
< 3 uV
< 3 uV
< 50 uV
< 100 uV 1-wire
< 20 uV
< 50 uV 1-wire
< 1.5 Ω
< 1.5 Ω
< 1.5 Ω /200 Ω
> 10G Ω
> 10G Ω
> 10G Ω
30 MHz
30 MHz
30 MHz /4 MHz
2 MHz 1-wire
-65 dB
-55 dB
-30 dB
-65 dB
-55 dB
-30 dB
-65 dB
-55 dB
-40 dB
-65dB
-55dB
-33dB
50 pF
80 pF
50 pF
80 pF
80 pF
75 pF
45 pF
250 pF
Relay life, typical
No load
10 V, 100 mA
Rated load
100 M
10 M
100 k
100 M
10 M
100 k
1000 M
10 M
10 k
1000 M operations
Open/close time
4 ms/4 ms
4 ms/4 ms
0.5 ms/0.5 ms
0.35 ms/0.10 ms
Analog bus backplane connection
Bank 2
Bank 2
Bank 2
No
[2, 6]
Volt-Hertz limit
± 150 V peak
[2]
± 300 V
Power (W, VA)
± 300 V
[1]
Max volts
[5]
± 100 V peak
[8]
0.5A
0.5A
[7]
10 W
General Specifications
Offset voltage
[3]
Initial closed channel res
[3]
DC Isolation (ch-ch, ch-earth)
[5]
[8]
< 1Ω/100 Ω
10G Ω
AC characteristics
Bandwidth at terminal block
[4]
Crosstalk at terminal block (ch-ch)
300 kHz
1 MHz
20 MHz
Capacitance at terminal block
HI-LO
LO – earth
[5]
[8]
35 MHz 2-wire
15 MHz 1-wire
[4]
General characteristics
[1] DC or AC RMS voltage, channel-to-channel or channel-to-earth
[2] Peak voltage, channel-to-channel or channel-to-earth
[3] Into analog bus. System errors are included in the internal DMM
measurement accuracy specifications
[4] 50 Ω source, 50 Ω load, differential measurements verified (Sdd21)
[5] With input resistors bypassed. Bypassing resistors will reduce
lifetime of relays. See the rated load relay life characteristics.
[6] Limited to 6 W channel resistance power loss per module
[7] Power restrictions allow only 20 channels to be closed at one time
[8] With 100 Ω inpout protection resistors.
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34980A general-purpose
switch modules
The 34980A general-purpose switches
can be used to route signals or to
control other system devices. These
switches are ideal for device actuation and switching loads or power
supplies.
Choose from the following features:
• Form C channels up to 1 A, 50 W
• Form A channels up to 5 A, 150 W
Figure 9. 34937A 32-channel Form A/
Form C switch
NC
NO
• Armature latching relays
• Simultaneous channel switching
• Temperature sensor to detect
overheating conditions
• Connections via standard 50 or
78-pin Dsub cables or detachable
terminal block
The 34937A is the most versatile
general-purpose switch with 28 Form C
channels that can switch up to 1 A of
current. In addition, this module has
four Form A channels that can switch
up to 5 A of current. For power
switching applications, the 34938A
has 20 5-amp channels in a Form A
COM
Switch type
NC
Channel 028
(1A form C relay)
COM
NO
COM
34937A
34938A
34939A
28 Form C
4 Form A
20 Form A
64 Form A
Armature, latching
Armature, latching
Armature, latching
30 VDC/250 VAC
+/- 100 V peak
5 A switch
(8 A carry)
1A switch
(2A carry)
Form C – 300 V
Form A – 30 VDC/250 VAC
Max current (DC, AC RMS) Form C – 1 A (2 A carry)
Form A – 5 A switch
(8 A carry)
Power (W, VA)
Channel 029
(5A form A relay)
[1]
[2]
Form C – 60 W
Form A – 150 W
150 W
108
108
3 uV
3 uV
Volt-Hertz limit
Initial closed channel res
COM
Channel 032
(5A form A relay)
60 W
108
General specifications
Offset voltage
NO
The built-in relay counter helps predict when relays need to be replaced.
Input characteristics (per channel)
Max volts (DC, AC RMS)
NO
The general purpose switches contain
latching armature relays where
multiple channels can be closed at the
same time. Additionally, for switching
reactive loads, the optional terminal
blocks have pads for snubbing circuits.
Table 5. GP actuator selection table—specifications and characteristics
Channels/configurations
Channel 001
(1A form C relay)
topology. Each Form A general-purpose
switch can handle up to 150 W, enough
for many power line-switching
applications. For high density applications the 34939A offers 64 Form A
channels for switching up to 1A and
carry currents up to 2A.
3 uV
Form C – 125 mΩ
Form A – 50 mΩ
< 60 mΩ
> 10G Ω
> 10G Ω
10G Ω
10 MHz
1 MHz
40 MHz
60 dB
40 dB
45dB
25dB
5dB
65 pF
105 pF
20 pF
70 pF
DC Isolation (ch-ch, ch-earth)
< 125 mΩ
AC characteristics
Bandwidth at terminal block [3]
Channel Isolation at terminal block [3]
100 kHz
55 dB
1 MHz
35 dB
10 MHz
15 dB
Capacitance at terminal block
CH – CH
Form C 12 pF/ Form A 10 pF
CH – earth
Form C 21 pF/Form A 18 pF
General characteristics
Relay life no load/rated
Open/close time
Initial/reset relay state
Form C – 100 M/100 k
Form A – 50 M/30 k
> 100 M/100 k
50 M/30 k
Form C – 4 ms/4 ms
Form A – 10 ms/10 ms
10 ms/10 ms
4 ms / 4 ms
Form C – maintain state
Form A – user configurable
user configurable
maintain
No
No
Analog bus backplane connection
No
[1] DC or AC RMS voltage, channel-to-channel or channel-to-earth
[2] Limited to 6 W of channel resistance power loss per module
[3] 50 Ω source, 50 Ω load, differential measurements verified (S21)
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34980A 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, or a switch/
attenuator driver module that allows
you to control switches or attenuators
external to the 34980A mainframe.
34941A/42A—from DC to 3 GHz
The RF switch modules can be used
to switch signals from DC to 3 GHz
and above. This can be useful for
switching signals between oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network
analyzers, and other RF test
equipment.
Choose from the following features:
• 50- or 75-ohm Quad 4-channel
multiplexers
The 34941A and 34942A are
configured as four independent 1x4
RF multiplexers on a single module.
Multiple banks can be connected
together to create a larger multiplexer.
To prevent ground loops, individual
multiplexers are isolated from each
other and from the mainframe’s
chassis. However, the multiplexer
channels can be chassis grounded
with a simple change. Both 50-ohm
and 75-ohm versions are available.
• DC to 3 GHz
• 30 V, 0.5 A, 10 W
34941A Typical crosstalk
Figure 10. 34941A Quad 1x4 50 ohm 3 GHz multiplexer
101
3494xA 301
102
302
COM
COM
103
303
104
304
201
401
202
402
COM
COM
203
204
403
Quad 1x4
RF VUX
404 xx ohm
0 dB
-10 dB
-20 dB
-30 dB
-40 dB
-50 dB
-60 dB
-70 dB
-80 dB
-90 dB
-100 dB
Channel to channel
Bank to bank
10 MHz
40 MHz 100 MHz
400 MHz 1 GHz
Frequency
4 GHz
34941A Typical insertion loss
0.0 dB
0.3 dB
0.6 dB
0.9 dB
1.2 dB
1.5 dB
1.8 dB
2.1 dB
2.4 dB
2.7 dB
3.0 dB
10 MHz
40 MHz 100 MHz
400 MHz 1 GHz
Frequency
4 GHz
34941A Typical VSWR
2.0
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
14
10 MHz
40 MHz 100 MHz
400 MHz 1 GHz
Frequency
4 GHz
34942A Typical crosstalk
0 dB
-10 dB
-20 dB
-30 dB
-40 dB
-50 dB
-60 dB
-70 dB
-80 dB
-90 dB
-100 dB
Figure 11. 34946A dual 1x2 SPDT terminated microwave switch
50
101
10 MHz
40 MHz 100 MHz 400 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz
Frequency
0.0 dB
0.3 dB
0.6 dB
0.9 dB
1.2 dB
1.5 dB
10 MHz
40 MHz 100 MHz
400 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz
Frequency
34942A Typical VSWR
2.0
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
COM
102
50
50
201
COM
202
34946A Dual 1x2 SPOT Terminated Microwave Switch
34942A Typical insertion loss
1.8 dB
2.1 dB
2.4 dB
2.7 dB
3.0 dB
50
Banks
2&3
Banks
1&4
10 MHz
34946A/47A—from DC to 26.5 GHz
For applications where you need
only a few high-frequency switches,
the 34946A and 34947A offer
single-pole, double-throw switches
in either 4GHz, 20GHz or 26.5GHz
options. These modules internally
mount two or three independent
Agilent N1810 series coaxial switches. These switches are well known
for their excellent insertion loss,
isolation and VSWR specifications.
Switch read back
capabilities allow you to query the
position of the switch. You can
choose higher density with the
unterminated switches, or select
the terminated switches to maintain
impedance match.
34946A/47A option 001
These modules can also be ordered
without switches installed. This give
you the capability to install your
own N1810 series switches or use
the module to control the N1810
Series switches outside the mainframe.
40 MHz 100 MHz 400 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz
Frequency
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Table 6. RF and microwave selection table—specifications and characteristics
DC to 3 GHz
DC to 26.5 GHz
[3]
34941A
34942A
34946A
34947A
Channels
quad 1x4
quad 1x4
2 SPDT
3 SPDT
Switch type
50 Ω unterminated,
latching relays
75 Ω unterminated,
latching relays
50 Ω terminated
50 Ω unterminated
DC to 3 GHz
DC to 1.5 GHz
DC to 4 GHz,
20 GHz or
26.5 GHz
DC to 4 GHz,
20 GHz or
26.5 GHz
DC to 4 GHz < 0.42 dB,
@ 20GHz < 0.69 dB,
@ 26.5GHz < 0.8 dB
DC to 4 GHz < 0.42 dB,
@ 20 GHz < 0.69 dB
@ 26.5GHz < 0.8 dB
DC to 4 GHz < 1.15,
@ 20 GHz < 1.30,
@ 26.5GHz < 1.6
DC to 4 GHz < 1.15,
@ 20 GHz < 1.30,
@ 26.5GHz < 1.6
DC to 4 GHz > 85 dB,
@ 20 GHz > 67 dB,
@ 26.5GHz > 60 dB
DC to 4 GHz > 85 dB,
@ 20 GHz > 67 dB,
@ 26.5GHz > 60 dB
RF characteristics
Frequency range
[2]
[2]
Insertion loss
(< 40 C/ 80% RH)
100 MHz
1 GHz
3 GHz
0.15 dB
0.60 dB
1.40 dB
0.15 dB
0.60 dB
N/A
VSWR
100 MHz
1 GHz
3 GHz
Isolation (dB)
[2]
100 MHz
1 GHz
3 GHz
1.03
1.25
1.55
1.15
1.35
N/A
Contact factory
Contact factory
80 dB
58 dB
40 dB
80 dB
60 dB
N/A
Spurious noise
below 1.3 GHz
-140 dBm
-140 dBm
80 dB
80 dB
Risetime
< 80 ps
< 160 ps
N/A
N/A
Signal delay
< 1 ns
< 1 ns
N/A
N/A
Capacitance
< 30 pF
< 30 pf
N/A
N/A
7 VDC
Switching characteristics
Max volts
[1]
30 V
30 V
7 VDC
Max current
0.5 A
0.5 A
N/A
Max power (W)
10 W
Offset voltage
10 uV
10 uV
N/A
N/A
Initial channel resistance
1Ω
1Ω
N/A
N/A
Volt-Hertz limit
2 x 1010
2 x 1010
Relay life
300,000 at 30 V/10 mA load;
100,000 at 10 W load RF SAmeas
300,000 at 30 V/10 mA load
> 5 M cycles,
100,000 at 10 W load RF SAmeas 1 M w/drive 28-32 VDC
Open/close time
18 ms/18 ms
18 ms/18 ms
< 15 ms/15 ms
< 15 ms/15 ms
Connector type
SMA
Mini 75 Ω SMB
SMA
SMA
Analog bus backplane
connection
No
No
No
No
[5]
10 W
[5]
1 W @ 7 VDC, 50 W peak
N/A
[4]
1 W @ 7 VDC, 50 W peak
[4]
General characteristics
[1] Channel-to-earth
[2] 50 Ω source, 50 Ω load (75 Ω for 34942A)
[3] For more detailed specifications, see the N1810TL
for the 34946A and N1810UL for the 34947A
[4] 10 usec maximum duration
[5] Max power is 1 W between 30 MHz and 1 GHz
for CISPR 11 compliance
16
> 5 M cycles,
1 M w/drive 28-32 VDC
34945A/34945EXT microwave
switch/attenuator driver
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
combination can drive up to 64 switch
coils—that’s 32 standard SPDT switches.
The 34945A/EXT can be extended by
adding additional 34945EXT boards.
The first 34945EXT is powered by the
mainframe. You can add up to seven
additional 34945EXT boards with
user supplied power. Multiple switch
operations are performed in sequential order, or for faster, simultaneous
switching, you can connect an external
power supply to the 34945EXT.
The Y1150A-Y1155A distribution
boards enable simple connections to
the external switches. The distribution
boards plug onto the 34945EXT and
are used to route the power and control signals from the driver module to
the switches using standard cables.
back of the actual position of the switch
or attenuator. Drive signals for LED
indicators are also provided to give a
visual indication of the switch position.
General specifications
34945EXT switch drive
(64 channels, low side drive mode)
Driver off voltage (max)
The following microwave switches
and attenuators are supported with
the Y1150A-Y1155A distribution
boards:
• N181x/U9397x series SPDT switches
• 8762/3/4 series SPDT switches
(screw terminals)
• 8765x coaxial switches
• 8766x/8767x/8768x multiport
switches
30 V
Driver off leakage current 500 uA
Driver on current (max)
600 mA
Driver on voltage (max)
0.5 V @ 600 mA
34945EXT switch drive
(64 channels, TTL drive mode)
Hi output voltage
3 V @ Iout = 2 mA
Lo output voltage
0.4 V @ Iin = 20 mA
Lo input Current
20 mA
34945EXT position indicator sense inputs
• 87104x/106x/L710xx/L720xx
multiport switches
Channels
Lo input voltage (max)
64
0.8 V
• 87406x series matrix switches
Hi input voltage (min)
2.5 V
• 87204x/206x series multiport
switches
Input resistance
>100 kΩ @ Vin ≤ 5 V
>20 kΩ @ Vin > 5 V
Maximum input voltage
30 V
• 87606x series matrix switches
• 87222x/L7222 transfer switches
• 849x and 8490x series attenuators
• Other switches and devices
through individual screw
terminal connections
34945EXT switch drive power supply
(34945EXT powered by 34945A)
Voltage
24 V nominal (external
power supply required for
switches needing more
than 24 V)
Current
100 mA continuous +
200 mA (15 msec pulse,
25% duty cycle)
The 34945A/34945EXT also has
sensing capabilities that allows read
34945EXT external power connection
Figure 12. 34945A/34945EXT microwave switch/attenuator driver
Voltage range
4.75 V to 30 V
Current limit
2A
LED indicator (Current mode divers)
34945A module
Y1150A-Y1155A
distribution boards
required to control
switches (ordered separate)
34945EXT extender holds
4 distribution boar
Channels
64
Supply voltage
5 V nominal
LED drive current
5 mA nominal
(prog 1-20 mA)
Driver compliance voltage 0.8 V
34945EXT dimensions
11.2” x 4.5” x 1.5” high with distribution boards
installed
Maximum 8 34945 Ext’s per mainframe
Switch drive control also available
in L4445A and L4490A/91A RF
Switch Platform.
Note: See the Application note:
Configuring an RF/Microwave
Switch System (5989-2272EN)
for configuration details.
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34980A system control modules
34950A 64-bit digital
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 handshaking, pattern memory, two 10 MHz
counters with gate functions, and a
programmable clock output.
• Internal alarming for maskable
pattern match
Handshake lines
Vin
0–5V
• 1 hardware pattern interrupt per
bank
Vout
1.65 – 5 V
I out (max)
24 mA
• Connections via standard 78-pin
Dsub cables or detachable terminal
block
Frequency (max)
10 MHz
The digital I/O bits are organized into
two banks of 32-bits. The I/O bits can
be configured and programmed as
inputs or outputs in 8-bit channels.
The digital outputs can be configured
as active drive or open drain outputs
with a 10 kΩ pull up. User supplied
pull up resistors for up to 5 V outputs
are also acceptable. The digital inputs
have programmable thresholds up to
5 V for compatibility with most digital
logic standards.
The onboard pattern memory can
be used to select and output digital
stimulus or bitstream patterns, or to
capture external digital data. Each
bank has independent memory and
directional control so that one bank
can output data while the other
captures data. The memory can
be divided up to 64 Kbytes per 8-bit
channel.
• Variable input thresholds from
0 V to 5 V
• Configurable handshaking
protocols including synchronous,
and strobe
Max freq
10 MHz (max) 50% duty cycle
Vin
0V–5V
Min rise/fall time 5usec
The two channels can be used to
count digital events, frequency, period,
duty cycle, totalize, and pulse width.
The counter/totalizer also includes
Totalizer function characteristics
Maximum count
2^32 – 1 (4,294,967,296)
Max input freq
10 MHz (max),
rising or falling edge
programmable
Vin
0V–5V
Gate input
0V–5V
• Programmable gate functionality
• Programmable input thresholds
levels 0 V to 3 V
Min rise/fall time 5usec
Digital input/output characteristics
System clock generator characteristics
Eight 8-bit channels:
8 bits wide, input or output, non-isolated
0V–5V
Vout
1.65 V – 5V
Iout (max)
24 mA
Frequency (max)
10 MHz
ILoad (max)
400 mA
trise + t fall (typ)
6 ns
Frequency
20 MHz – 10 Hz configurable
divide-by-n 24-bits,
programmable on/off
Vout
1.65 V – 5 V
Accuracy:
100 ppm
[1]
Vin
[1, 2]
[2]
[3]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[5]
Bank 1
Bank 2
INTR
8…%
8…%
8…%
DIO
bank
1…8
8…%
• Programmable polarity
INTR
Bit0
••
•
Bit7
Bit8
••
•
Bit15
Bit16
••
•
Bit23
Bit24
••
•
Bit31
H0
H1
H2
Channel
101
8…%
Channel
102
8…%
Channel
103
8…%
Channel
104
8…%
DIO
bank
2…8
Bit0
••
•
Bit7
Bit8
••
•
Bit15
Bit16
••
•
Bit23
Bit24
••
•
Bit31
H0
H1
H2
Channel
201
Channel
202
Channel
203
Channel
204
• Source or sink up to 24 mA with a
Imax of 400 mA per module.
32 Bits
Counter/
totalizer
1…8
IN
Gate
Channel
301
24 Bits
Clock
out
20 MHz – 10 Hz
32 Bits
18
Counter/
totalizer
2…8
IN
Gate
Channel
302
[2]
Configurable by 8-bit channel
Lower current drive at lower voltages
From memory with handshaking
Configurable by bank
5 V, 50 pF load
Figure 13. 34950A 64-channel digital I/O
Specifically, the digital I/O channels
also have:
• Variable active high drive output
from 1.65 V to 5 V or open drain
[2, 4]
[2]
Counter function characteristics
Frequency counter/totalizer
Digital input/output
[4]
CLK
34951A 4-channel isolated
D/A converter with
waveform memory
This module has four independent,
isolated channels that output DC
voltage up to ± 16 V or DC current up
to ± 20 mA. The gain and offset can
be adjusted on-the-fly. Each channel
can be controlled manually, or use
the onboard memory to download
a waveform. The 500k of memory is
global and can store up to 32 waveforms. Any waveform can be dynamically allocated among one or more
channels and output as a point-topoint arbitrary waveform generator
at up to 200k points/sec. You can use
the standard sine, square or ramp
wave shapes provided or define your
own wave shape using over 500,000
points and output to a device under
test. There is also a single CLK that
can be divided down for each channel
independently.
The calibration command connects
the D/A converters to the internal
DMM to be automatically calibrated.
Connections to the module can be
made via standard 50-pin Dsub cables
or a detachable terminal block.
DC voltage
Phase-locking I/O trigger characteristics
Amplitude:
± 16 V up to 10 mA
Trigger input
Resolution:
16-bits = 500 uV
Input level:
TTL compatible
(3.3 V logic, 5 V tolerant)
± (0.05% + 3.0 mV
(90 days, Tcal ± 5°C or
Cal:MOD?: ± 5°C)
Slope:
Rising or falling,
selectable
Pulse width:
> 100 nS
Input impedance:
> 10 kΩ, DC coupled
Amplitude
accuracy (DC):
Ripple and noise:
< 2 mVrms, 20 Hz to
250 kHz into 10 kΩ load
Settling time:
40 uS (-full scale to +full
scale step, single channel,
to rated accuracy)
Output impedance:
< 1 Ω with the load
sensed
Trigger output
Level:
TTL compatible
into 1 kΩ (3.3 V logic)
Output impedance:
50 Ω typical
Clock input
DC current
Range:
± 20 mA
Resolution:
16-bit = 630 nA
Accuracy:
± (% value + amps)
(temperature within ± 5°C
of Tcal or *Cal?) 90-day:
± (0.09% + 5.0 uA)
Ripple and noise:
< 2 uArms, 20 Hz to
250 kHz into 250 Ω
Compliance voltage:
± 12 V
Max open circuit
voltage:
Input level:
TTL compatible
(3.3 V logic, 5 V tolerant)
Input impedance:
> 10 kΩ, DC
Maximum rate:
10 MHz
Clock output
< ± 22 V
Level:
TTL compatible
into 1k Ω (3.3 V logic)
Output impedance:
50 Ω typical
Maximum rate:
10 MHz
Accuracy:
± 100 ppm
Figure 14. 34951A 4-channel isolated D/A converter
16 Bits
DAC 1
Channel
01
DAC 2
Channel
02
DAC 3
Channel
03
General specifications
Maximum update rate:
200 kHz point-to-point
Monotonic :
to 16-bits
Isolation:
> 80 VDC/AC peak
(chan-to-chassis or
chan-to-chan)
Synchronization:
16 Bits
16 Bits
Software commands
or external trigger
Internal/external
CLK accuracy:
100 ppm
AC accuracy:
Not specified
16 Bits
DAC 4
Channel
04
User supplied clock (bidirectional)
User supplied trigger (bidirectional)
Internal clock
Internal trigger
Immediate
data
Waveform
memory
Disconnect
16 Bits
DACx
HI voltage sense
HI
LO
LO voltage sense
Calibration constant
in non-volatile memory
Customer
system
Calibration bus
(ABUS 1)
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34952A multifunction module
with 32-bit DIO, 2-channel D/A
and totalizer
Digital input/output characteristics
Vin(L)
< 0.8 V (TTL)
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 ± 12 V analog outputs—all on
a single earth-referenced module. The
digital inputs and totalizer input may
be included in a scan list. Alarm limits
for the digital and totalizer inputs are
evaluated continuously, capturing
and logging alarm conditions even
between scans. Connections can be
made via standard 50-pin Dsub cables
or detachable terminal block. The
34952T terminal block has a pinout
for connection to an external opto 22
board.
Vin(H)
> 2.0 V (TTL)
Vout(L)
< 0.8 V @ Iout = -400 mA
Vout(H)
> 2.4 V @ Iout = 1 mA
Vin(H) max
< 42 V with external open
drain pull-up
Alarm
Maskable pattern match
or state change
Speed
pling
4 ms (max) alarm sam-
Latency
5 ms (typical) to 34980A
alarm output
Read/write speed
95/s
Totalize input characteristics
Max count
226
Totalize input
100 kHz (max) rising or
falling edge,
programmable
Signal level
1 Vp-p (min) 42 Vpk (max)
Threshold
0 V or TTL
Gate input
TTL-Hi, TTL-Lo, or none
Count reset
Manual or read + reset
Read speed
85 rds/s
8« %
Bit0
•
•
•
Bit7
Channel
001
8« %
Bit8
•
•
•
Bit15
Channel
002
Bit16
•
•
•
Bit23
Channel
003
Bit24
•
•
•
Bit31
Channel
004
Cnt H
Cnt L
Gate
Gate
Channel
005
8« %
DIO
bank
8« %
32 Bits
Totalizer
-1
Analog output characteristics
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Figure 15. 34952A multifunction module
Four 8-bits channels, 8 bits wide, input or output,
non-isolated
DAC 1, 2
± 12 V, non-isolated
Resolution
1 mV
IOUT
10 mA max
Settling time
1 ms to 0.01% of output
Accuracy
1 year
± (% of output + mV)
(0.25% + 20 mV)
Temp. coefficient
± (0.015% + 1mV)/°C
16 Bits
16 Bits
DAC
1« 8
Channel
006
DAC
2« 8
Channel
007
34959A breadboard module
Use this module to create your own
custom designs inside the 34980A
mainframe. You can control your
custom circuits with access to both
the +12 V and +5 V supplies, 28 relay
drive lines and two 8-bit GPIO ports.
Your design can be isolated from the
analog buses or connected by loading the backplane switches. Simply
mount your custom PC board or
other components into the space provided and connect via the two ribbon
connectors provided. The module is
provided with two 50- or 78-pin Dsub
connector openings. For custom
connections, use the detachable flat
faceplates for easy modification.
You can program your circuitry
using standard read and write
commands in SCPI.
Figure 16. 34959A breadboard module
34980A Mainframe
34959A Breadboard PC Board
34980A
Analog
Buses
Analog Bus
Relays (4)
(User Installed)
4
(Ch 911-914)
4 (2-Wire)
+12V
ABus Relay Drives
34980A
Mainframe
Digital
Backplane
Custom PC Board
4
Ribbon
Cable
Connector
(P101)
Relay Drives
(Ch 101-128)
28
Custom
Circuitry
and
Field
Wiring
+5V
Digital I/O
(Ch 002)
8 Bits
Ribbon
Cable
Connector
(P102)
Digital I/O
(Ch 001)
8 Bits
General specifications
Max module power dissipation
6W
Power available
12 V regulation no load to full load
5 V regulation no load to full load
Max power from 12 V
Max power from 5 V
10%
5%
6W
1W
Relay drives
Channels:
28, sink up to 100 mA
Max Input Voltage: 42V
Leakage Current:
8 uA
GPIO ports
Chan 1 and
Chan 2:
8 configure bits as input
or output
Chan 3:
3 output bits
High Input:
2V min, 5.5V max
Low Input:
0V min, 0.8V max
High Output:
2.4V @ 4mA, 3V @ 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.
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34980A system specifications and characteristics
DMM accuracy ± (% of reading + % of range)
Includes measurement error, switching error, and transducer conversion error
Measurement including switch error
[4]
Function
Range
DC voltage
(with 34921A/22A/
[10]
31A/32A)
100.0000 mV
1.000000 V
10.00000 V
100.0000 V
300.0000 V
True RMS AC
[5]
voltage
100.0000 mV
to 100.0000 V
90 days
Tcal ± 5°C
1 year
Tcal ± 5°C
Temperature
coefficient
>Tcal ± 5°C
0.0030 + 0.0035
0.0020 + 0.0006
0.0015 + 0.0004
0.0020 + 0.0006
0.0020 + 0.0020
0.0040 + 0.0040
0.0030 + 0.0007
0.0020 + 0.0005
0.0035 + 0.0006
0.0035 + 0.0030
0.0050 + 0.0040
0.0040 + 0.0007
0.0035 + 0.0005
0.0045 + 0.0006
0.0045 + 0.0030
0.0005 + 0.0005
0.0005 + 0.0001
0.0005 + 0.0001
0.0005 + 0.0001
0.0005 + 0.0003
3 Hz-5 Hz
5 Hz-10 Hz
10 Hz-20 kHz
20 kHz-50 kHz
50 kHz-100 kHz
[6]
100 kHz-300 kHz
1.00 + 0.03
0.35 + 0.03
0.04 + 0.03
0.10 + 0.05
0.55 + 0.08
4.00 + 0.50
1.00 + 0.04
0.35 + 0.04
0.05 + 0.04
0.11 + 0.05
0.60 + 0.08
4.00 + 0.50
1.00 + 0.04
0.35 + 0.04
0.06 + 0.04
0.12 + 0.05
0.60 + 0.08
4.00 + 0.50
0.100 + 0.004
0.035 + 0.004
0.005 + 0.004
0.011 + 0.005
0.060 + 0.008
0.20 + 0.02
300.0000 V
3 Hz-5 Hz
5 Hz-10 Hz
10 Hz-20 kHz
20 kHz-50 kHz
50 kHz-100 kHz
[6]
100 kHz-300 kHz
1.00 + 0.05
0.35 + 0.05
0.04 + 0.05
0.10 + 0.10
0.55 + 0.20
4.00 + 1.25
1.00 + 0.08
0.35 + 0.08
0.05 + 0.08
0.11 + 0.12
0.60 + 0.20
4.00 + 1.25
1.00 + 0.08
0.35 + 0.08
0.06 + 0.08
0.12 + 0.12
0.60 + 0.20
4.00 + 1.25
0.100 + 0.008
0.035 + 0.008
0.005 + 0.008
0.011 + 0.012
0.060 + 0.020
0.20 + 0.05
Resistance [7]
100.0000 Ω
1.000000 kΩ
10.00000 kΩ
100.0000 kΩ
1.000000 MΩ
10.00000 MΩ
100.0000 MΩ
1 mA
1 mA
100 uA
10 uA
5.0 uA
500 nA
500 nA/10 MΩ
0.0030 + 0.0035
0.0020 + 0.0006
0.0020 + 0.0005
0.0020 + 0.0005
0.002 + 0.001
0.015 + 0.001
0.300 + 0.010
0.008 + 0.004
0.008 + 0.001
0.008 + 0.001
0.008 + 0.001
0.008 + 0.001
0.020 + 0.001
0.800 + 0.010
0.010 + 0.004
0.010 + 0.001
0.010 + 0.001
0.010 + 0.001
0.010 + 0.001
0.040 + 0.001
0.800 + 0.010
0.0006 + 0.0005
0.0006 + 0.0001
0.0006 + 0.0001
0.0006 + 0.0001
0.0010 + 0.0002
0.0030 + 0.0004
0.1500 + 0.0002
Frequency and
[8]
period
100 mV to 300 V
3 Hz-5 Hz
5 Hz-10 Hz
10 Hz-40 Hz
40 Hz-300 kHz
0.10
0.05
0.03
0.006
0.10
0.05
0.03
0.01
0.10
0.05
0.03
0.01
0.005
0.005
0.001
0.001
DC current
(34921 only)
10.00000 mA
100.0000 mA
1.000000 A
< 0.1 V burden
< 0.6 V
<2V
0.005 + 0.010
0.010 + 0.004
0.050 + 0.006
0.030 + 0.020
0.030 + 0.005
0.080 + 0.010
0.050 + 0.020
0.050 + 0.005
0.100 + 0.010
0.002 + 0.0020
0.002 + 0.0005
0.005 + 0.0010
True RMS AC current
(34921A only)
10.00000 mA
[5]
and
1.0 A
3 Hz-5 Hz
5 Hz-10 Hz
10 Hz-5 kHz
1.00 + 0.04
0.30 + 0.04
0.10 + 0.04
1.00 + 0.04
0.30 + 0.04
0.10 + 0.04
1.00 + 0.04
0.30 + 0.04
0.10 + 0.04
0.100 + 0.006
0.035 + 0.006
0.015 + 0.006
3 Hz-5 Hz
5 Hz-10 Hz
10 Hz-5 kHz
1.00 + 0.5
0.30 + 0.5
0.10 + 0.5
1.00 + 0.5
0.30 + 0.5
0.10 + 0.5
1.00 + 0.5
0.30 + 0.5
0.10 + 0.5
0.100 + 0.006
0.035 + 0.006
0.015 + 0.006
[9]
[1] One hour warm-up and a fixed configuration
with slow AC filter, sine wave input, and 6 /
digits. Temperature within ± 5°C of temperature at calibration (Tcal between 18-28°C).
[2] 90 minute warm-up and a fixed configuration
and 6 1/2 digits. Temperature within ± 1°C of
temperature at calibration (Tcal between
18-28°C).
[3] Relative to calibration standards
[4] 20% over range on all ranges except
300VDC and AC ranges and 1 ADC and AC
current ranges
1
22
[2,3]
24 hour
Tcal ± 1°C
100.0000 mA
Frequency, etc.
[1]
2
[5] For singe wave input > 5% of range. For
inputs from 1% to 5% of range and < 50 kHz
add 0.1% of range additional error.
For AC filter slow.
[6] Typically 30% of reading error at 1 MHz,
limited to 1 x 10 8 volt-hertz
[7] Accuracy for 4-wire ohms or 2-wire ohms
with scaling to remove offset. Add 4 ohms
additional error to 2-wire ohms function
without scaling. 34923/24/25/33 have
series resistance that may limit low 2-wire
ohm measurements.
[8] For inputs >100mV. For inputs 10mV to
100mV multiply % of reading error X 10.
For 1 sec aperture (6 1/2 digits).
[9] Specified only for inputs > 10 mA.
For AC filter slow.
[10] Add 50 uV error for 34923/24/25/33.
Additional Low Frequency Error for ACV, ACI (% of reading)
Frequency
AC Filter Slow AC Filter Medium
Additional Error for Frequency, Period (% of reading)
Aperture (Digits)
AC Filter Fast
10 Hz- 20 Hz
20 Hz - 40 Hz
40 Hz - 100 Hz
0
0
0
0.74
0.22
0.06
–
–
0.73
100 Hz - 200 Hz
200 Hz - 1 kHz
> 1 kHz
0
0
0
0.01
0
0
0.22
0.18
0
Frequency
1 second
(6 1/2 digits)
0.1 seconds
(5 1/2 digits)
0.01 seconds
(4 /2 digits)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.12
0.17
0.2
0.06
0.03
0.01
0
0.12
0.17
0.2
0.21
0.21
0.07
0.02
3 Hz- 5 Hz
5 Hz - 10 Hz
10 Hz - 40 Hz
40 Hz - 100 Hz
100 Hz - 300 Hz
300 Hz - 1 kHz
> 1 kHz
1
Temperature measurement accuracy ± (% of reading + % of range)
Type
Best range [1]
Thermocouple
(34921A only,
includes cold
junction accuracy
on terminal block)
B
E
J
K
N
R
S
T
1100°C
-150°C
-150°C
-100°C
-100°C
300°C
400°C
-100°C
RTD
Ro from
49 Ω to 2.1 K Ω
-200°C to 600°C
0.06°C
0.003°C
Thermistor
2.2 k, 5 k, 10 k
-80°C to 150°C
0.08°C
0.002°C
Temperature 1-year accuracy
Temp
Extended range [1]
Coefficient
to 1820°C
to 1000°C
to 1200°C
to 1200°C
to 1300°C
to 1760°C
to 1760°C
to 400°C
1.2°C
1.0°C
1.0°C
1.0°C
1.0°C
1.2°C
1.2°C
1.0°C
400°C
-200°C
-210°C
-200°C
-200°C
-50°C
-50°C
-200°C
to 1100°C
to -150°C
to -150°C
to -100°C
to -100°C
to 300°C
to 400°C
to -100°C
1.8°C
1.5°C
1.2°C
1.5°C
1.5°C
1.8°C
1.8°C
1.5°C
0.03°C
0.03°C
0.03°C
0.03°C
0.03°C
0.03°C
0.03°C
0.03°C
[1] For total measurement accuracy, add temperature probe error. For <1°C accuracy, an external fixed reference is required.
Typical system speeds
(Measurements made on a 3.2GHz PC running VB6 in Windows XP Pro)
Single Channel Reading times in msec
Direct measurements – direct to I/O
(includes switch, measure time and I/O time)
Direct Measurement
to Memory(GPIB)
Single channel [1] [2]
GPIB
msec
USB 2.0
msec
LAN
(w/ VXI 11) msec
Single channel, DCV
2.83
3.14
4.57
Single channel, ACV
5.00
5.35
5.75
4
Single channel, ohms
2.91
3.14
4.65
1.9
Single channel while changing
scale (eg MEAS DCV 10 / MEAS DCV 1)
9.52
10.64
11.76
8.4
Single channel while changing
function (eg. MEAS ACV / MEAS DCV)
128
120
120
120
Measurement into
memory msec
1.9
Command execution time [3]
34925A
Open or Close
Read?
Close/Read/Open
Init/*WAI
Close/Init/Open
0.7
2.9
4.8
1.9
3.7
0.9
3.3
5.3
2.1
4.1
1.6
4.7
6.5
3
4.7
34923A
Open or Close
Read?
Close/Read/Open
Init/*WAI
Close/Init/Open
0.9
2.9
5.3
1.9
4.2
1.2
3.3
5.8
2.1
4.7
1.8
4.7
6.5
3
5.2
34921A
Open or Close
Read?
Close/Read/Open
Init/*WAI
Close/Init/Open
4.7
2.9
14
1.9
12.4
5
3. 3
15
2.1
14
5.3
4.7
15
3
14
34934A
Close
Read?
Open
1.8
2.8
1.5
2.2
3.1
1.8
3.1
4.8
3.2
[1] Readings were made with minimum NPLC, delay 0, display off, autozero off.
[2] All times include the issue of “READ?” and the retrieval of data.
[3] CLOSE or OPEN bus transfer times allowed to overlap previous command. Command parse times overlap current activity until IO latency dominant.
23
34934A Multi-Channel close speeds over GPIB (msec)
Isolate or fixed
mode
Auto 100
mode
Auto 0
mode
Close 2 channels
0.97
1.22
1.31
Close 5 channels
0.43
0.54
0.56
Close 10 channels
0.22
0.28
0.29
Close 60 channels
0.13
0.17
0.21
Single channel measurement rates–DMM reading rates [1] [2]
Function
Resolution
Rds/s
DCV
4 1/2 digits (0.02 plc)
5 1/2 digits (1 plc)
6 1/2 digits (10 plc)
3000
59
6
2-wire resistance
4 1/2 digits (0.02 plc)
5 1/2 digits (1 plc)
6 1/2 digits (10 plc)
2000
58
6
Thermocouple
(0.02 plc)
0.1°C (1 plc)
2000
59
RTD/Thermistor
1°C (0.02 plc)
0.1°C (1 plc)
0.01°C (10 plc)
1900
58
6
ACV
6 1/2 fast (200 Hz)
6 1/2 Med (20 Hz)
6 1/2 slow (3 Hz)
350
350
300
Frequency, period
4 1/2 digits (10 ms)
5 1/2 digits (100 ms)
6 1/2 digits (1 s gate)
70
9
1
[1] Reading speeds for 60Hz; autozero OFF
[2] For fixed function and range, readings to memory,
scaling and alarms off, autozero OFF
Scanning measurement rates to bus or memory
Direct measurements – direct to I/O
Measurement
(includes switch, measure time and I/O time) into memory
Scanning channels [1]
Scanning DCV or Ohms
34925A
GPIB
ch/sec
USB 2.0
ch/sec
LAN (w/ VXI 11)
ch/sec
Into memory
ch/sec
920
860
980
1000
34923A/24A
588
572
605
625
34921A/22A
109
109
109
109
Scanning ACV
34925A
[2]
318
315
323
318
34923A/24A
260
260
260
260
34921A/22A
88
88
88
88
Scanning temperature
34921A
109
109
109
109
Scanning digital in
34950A
660
592
815
1038
[1] Speeds are for 4 1/2 digits, delay 0, display off, autozero off.
Scanning is within bank on the same module. Add 10ms for between banks or modules
for 2-wire measurements. 4-wire measurements are slower.
[2] Add additional time for filter setting on ACV.
Data out of memory to LAN, USB, or GPIB
(data transfer rate with 1000 channel blocks)
GPIB
rds/sec
USB 2.0
rds/sec
LAN (w/ VXI 11) [1]
rds/sec
Readings
2560
2400
3542
readings with timestamp
1304
1230
1826
readings with all format options ON
980
926
1361
[1] LAN large block throughput rate is increased by approximately 30% using LAN sockets
24
Measurement characteristics with
optional internal DMM
DC voltage
Measurement method
A-D linearity
Continuously integrating multi-slope
III A-D converter
0.0002% of reading + 0.0001% of
range on 10 V range
Input resistance
100 mV, 1 V, 10 V ranges
100 V, 300 V ranges
Selectable 10 M Ω or > 10,000 M Ω
10 M Ω ± 1%
Input bias current
< 50 pA at 25°C
Input protection
300 V all ranges
True RMS AC voltage
Measurement method
AC coupled True RMS—measures
the AC component of the input with
up to 300 VDC of bias on any range
Crest factor
Maximum of 5:1 at full scale
Additional crest factor
errors (non-sinewave)
Crest factor 1-2 0.05% of reading
Crest factor 2-3 0.15% of reading
Crest factor 3-4 0.30% of reading
Crest factor 4-5 0.40% of reading
AC Filter Bandwidth:
Slow
Medium
Fast
3 Hz - 300 kHz
20 Hz - 300 kHz
200 Hz - 300 kHz
Input impedance
1 M Ω ± 2% in parallel with 150 pF
Input protection
300 Vrms all ranges
Resistance
Measurement method
Selectable 4-wire or 2-wire ohms
Current source
referenced to LO input
Offset compensation
Selectable on 100 Ω, 1k Ω,
10k Ω ranges
Maximum lead resistance
10% of range per lead for 100 Ω
and 1k Ω ranges. 1k Ω on all
other ranges
Input protection
300 V on all ranges
Frequency and period
Measurement Consideration (Frequency and Period)
All frequency counters are susceptible to error when measuring low-voltage,
low-frequency signals. Shielding inputs from external noise pickup is critical for minimizing measurement errors.
DC current
Shunt resistance
5 Ω for 10 mA, 100 mA;
0.1 Ω for 1 A
Input protection
1A 250 V fuse on 34921A module
True RMS AC current
Measurement method
Direct coupled to the fuse and shunt.
AC coupled True RMS measurement
(measures the ac component only)
Shunt resistance
5 Ω for 10 mA; 0.1 Ω for 100 mA, 1 A
Input protection
1A 250 V fuse on 34921A module
Thermocouple
Conversion
ITS-90 software compensation
Reference junction type
Internal, fixed, or external
Open thermocouple check
Selectable per channel. Open > 5 k Ω
Thermistor
44004, 44007, 44006 series
RTD
a = 0.00385 (DIN) and a = 0.00392
Measurement noise rejection 60 (50) Hz
[1]
DC CMRR
AC CMRR
140 dB
70 dB
Integration time
Normal mode rejection
200 plc/3.33 s (4 s)
100 plc/1.67 s (2 s)
20 plc/333 ms (400 ms)
10 plc/167 ms (200 ms)
2 plc/33.3 ms (40 ms)
1 plc/16.7 ms (20 ms)
< 1 plc
[2]
[3]
105 dB
[3]
100 dB
[3]
95 dB
[3]
90 dB
85 dB
60 dB
0 dB
[1] For 1 KΩ unbalance in LO lead
[2] For power line frequency ± 0.08%
[3] For power line frequency ± 1% use 75 dB or ± 2.5% use 60 dB
continued
Measurement method
Reciprocal counting technique
Voltage ranges
Same as AC voltage function
Gate time
1s, 100 ms, or 10 ms
Measurement timeout
Selectable 3 Hz, 20 Hz, 200 Hz LF limit
25
Measurement characteristics with
optional internal DMM continued
DC Operating Characteristics
[4]
Function
[7]
DCV , DCI, and
Resistance (≤10 kΩ)
[5]
Digits
6 1/2
6 1/2
5 1/2
5 1/2
4 1/2
Readings/s
0.6 (0.5)
6 (5)
60 (50)
300
600
System specifications
Scanning inputs
Additional RMS Noise Error
0% of range
0% of range
0.001% of range
[6]
0.001% of range
[6]
0.01% of range
Autozero OFF Operation
Following instrument warm-up at calibration temerature ±1°C and
<10 minutes, add 0.0002% range additional error +5 µV. (For 300 VDC,
instead of .0002% of range, need .00066% of range)
..
..
Analog:
34921A, 34922A, 34923A, 34924A, and
34925A multiplexer channels
Digital:
34950A/52A digital in and totalize
Scan triggering
Source
Interval, external, button press, software,
or on monitor channel alarm
Scan count
1 to 50,000 or continuous
Scan interval
0 to 99 hours; 1ms step size
Channel delay
0 to 60 seconds per channel; 1 ms step size
External trig delay
< 2 ms. With monitor on < 200 ms
External trig jitter
< 2 ms
Settling Considerations
Reading settling times are affected by source impedance, low dielectric
absorption characteristics, and input signal changes.
AC Operating Characteristics
Function
ACV , ACI:
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7)
[8]
[9]
Digits
6 1/2
6 1/2
6 1/2
6 1/2
6 1/2
Analog inputs
Hi, Lo, or Hi + Lo evaluated each scan
Digital inputs
34950A/52A digital in maskable pattern
match or state change
[8]
Readings/s
7 sec/reading
1
[10]
8
10
[11]
100
AC Filter
Slow (3 Hz)
Medium (20 Hz)
Fast (200 Hz)
Fast (200 Hz)
Fast (200 Hz)
Reading speeds for 60 Hz and (50 Hz) operation; autozero OFF
6 1/2 digits = 22 bits; 5 1/2 digits = 18 bits; 4 1/2 digits = 15 bits
Add 20 µV for DCV, 4 µA for DCI, or 20 mΩ for resistance
For 300 VDC, multiply the additional noise error by 3.3.
Maximum reading rates for 0.01% of AC step additional error.
Additional settling delay required when input DC level varies.
[9] 6 1/2 digits = 22 bits; 5 1/2 digits = 18 bits; 4 1/2 digits = 15 bits
[10] For external trigger or remote operation using default settling delay
(Delay Auto)
[11] Maximum limit with default settling delays defeated
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Alarms
34950A/52A frequency and totalize:
Hi limit only
Monitor channel
Alarm evaluated each reading
Alarm outputs
4 TTL compatible
Selectable TTL logic Hi or Lo on fail
Latency
5 ms (typical)
Memory
Type
Volatile
Readings
500,000 with timestamp, readable during scan
States
5 instrument states with user label
Alarm queue
Up to 20 events with channel number, reading,
and timestamp
System features
Per-channel math
Min/max/average
Individual Mx+B scaling and calculated real
time
Power fail recovery
Save switch states
Relay maintenance
Counts each relay closure and stores on
module User resettable
Real-time clock
Battery-backed, 20-year typical life
General specifications
Power supply
Agilent BenchLink data logger features
Universal 100 V to 240 V ± 10%
Power line frequency
50 – 60 Hz ± 10% automatically sensed
Power consumption
150 VA
Operating environment
Full accuracy for 0 °C to 55 °C
Full accuracy to 80% R.H. at 40 °C
IEC 60664-1 pollution degree 1
Storage environment
-40°C to 70°C
Mainframe dimensions
133 H x 426 W x 341 D mm (5.25” x 16.8” x 14”)
Full rack, 3 units high
Configuration
Spreadsheet-like channel configurations page.
Upload and Download instrument configurations. Computed channels using + - */, dB,
dBm, dBV, x2, x and full, 1/2 , or 1/4 bridge strain
Graphical Displays
Real-time and historical data displays Add,
delete, size, and configure real time Strip chart
with markers and alarm indication, bar and
scatter charts, Histogram with statistics, Bar
meter, and Data table
Graphical Controls
Sliders, switches, buttons, and LED lights
Alarm / Limit testing
Start/Stop scanning on alarm condition
Control 34903A relay state or 34907A digital
output on alarm
Data
Real time streamed (saved) to disk
Automatically export data and configurations
Copy data or graphics to windows clipboard
Export your selected data to .CVS, .XML, or TXT
formats
Event logging
Automatic entry of alarms and errors
[1]
Mainframe weight
8.8 kg (19.6 lbs)
Module dimensions
280 H x 170 W x 27 D mm (11” x 6.7” x 1”)
Module weights
0.73 to 1.18 kg (1.6 to 2.6 lbs)
Terminal block dimensions 280 H x 178 W x 114 D mm (1.1” x 7” x 4.5”)
Terminal block weights
0.27 to 0.36 kg (0.6 to 0.8 lbs)
Safety conforms to
CSA, UL/IEC/EN 61010-1
EMC conforms to
IEC/EN 61326-1, CISPR 11
Warranty
1 year
Software
[1] Storage at temperatures above 40 °C will decrease battery life
[2] Load IO Libraries Version M for Windows NT support or version
14.0 for window 98 SE support,
Agilent connectivity software included
Agilent IO Libraries Suite 14 or greater (E2094)
Minimum system requirements (IO libraries and drivers)
PC hardware
Operating system
Intel Pentium 100 MHz, 64 Mbyte RAM,
210 Mbyte disk space
Display 800 x 600, 256 colors, CD-Rom drive
[2]
Computer interfaces
Windows® 98 SE/NT/2000/XP
Standard LAN 10BaseT/100BaseTx
Standard USB 2.0
IEEE 488.2 GPIB
Software driver support for programming languages
Software drivers:
IVI-C and IVI COM for Windows NT/2000/XP
LabVIEW
Compatible with programming tools and environments:
Agilent VEE Pro, Agilent T&M Toolkit
(requires Visual Studio.NET)
National Instruments Test Stand,
Measurement Studio, LabWindows/CVI,
LabVIEW, Switch Executive
Microsoft Visual Studio.NET, C/C++,
Visual Basic 6
Agilent BenchLink data logger software system requirements
Operating system:
Controller:
Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP 2
Recommend Pentium® 4, 800 MHz or
greater, Min: Pentium III, 500 MHz
RAM:
Disk Space:
Display:
Recommend 256 MB or greater, Min 128 MB
Recommend 200 MB, Min 100 MB
1024x768 resolution, 256 colors
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Ordering instructions
Mainframe – holds up to 8 plug-in modules
34980A
Multifunction switch/measure mainframe
Comes standard with “DMM” option, BenchLink Data Logger Software,
User Guide on CD-ROM, Power cord and quickstart package.
34832A
BenchLink Data Logger Pro Software
Optional software package that adds limit checking and decision making
for more complex applications.
Description
Module
connectors
Optional terminal blocks, cables,
connector kits
2 – 50-pin Dsub, Male
3492xT Terminal block with screw connectors
Multiplexer modules
34921A
40-channel armature multiplexer w/low thermal offset
(order 34921T for temp reference)
34923A
40/80-channel reed multiplexer
34925A
40/80-channel optically isolated FET multiplexer
Y1135A – 1.5 m 50-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1136A – 3 m 50-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1139A – 50-pin female solder cup connector kit
34922A
70-channel armature multiplexer
34924A
70-channel reed multiplexer
2 – 78-pin Dsub, Male
3492xT Terminal block, option 001 for solder
connections, option 002 for screw connectors
Y1137A – 1.5 m 78-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1138A – 3 m 78-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1140A – 78-pin female solder cup connector kit
Matrix modules
34931A
Dual 4x8 armature matrix
34932A
Dual 4x16 armature matrix
34933A
Dual/quad 4x8 reed matrix
2 – 50-pin Dsub, Male
3493xT Terminal block with screw connectors
Y1135A – 1.5 m 50-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1136A – 3 m 50-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1139A – 50-pin female solder cup connector kit
34934A
Quad 4x32 reed matrix
2-78-pin Dsub, Male
34934T Terminal block with screw connectors
OR 34934C Configuration block
Y1134A – Row expansion cables for 34934C
and 34934T
Y1137A – 1.5 m 78-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1138A – 3 m 78-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1140A – 78-pin female solder cup connector kit
General purpose/actuator modules
34937A
32-channel Form C/Form A general-purpose switch
34938A
20-channel 5-amp Form A switch
2 – 50-pin Dsub, Male
3493xT Terminal block with screw connectors
Y1135A – 1.5 m 50-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1136A – 3 m 50-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1139A – 50-pin female solder cup connector kit
34939A
64-channel Form A Switch
2 - 78-pin Dusb, Male
34939T Terminal block with screw connectors
Y1137A – 1.5 m 78-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1138A – 3 m 78-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1140A – 78-pin female solder cup connector kit
continued
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Ordering instructions continued
RF and microwave modules
34941A
Quad 1x4 50-ohm 3-GHz RF multiplexer
20 – SMA
Requires standard 50 ohm SMA RF cables, adapters
8710-2576 SMA Extender for connecting SMA connectors
34942A
Quad 1x4 75-ohm 1.5 GHz RF multiplexer
20 – Mini SMB
Requires mini 75 ohm SMB RF cables, adapters
34945A
Microwave switch/attenuator driver
N/A
Requires 34945EXT and optional Y1150A-Y1155A
distribution boards (one 34945EXT is automatically included
in each 34945A order)
34946A
Dual 1x2 SPDT terminated microwave switch
Option 001: No switches installed
Option 004: 4 GHZ switches installed
Option 020: 20 GHz switches installed
Option 026: 26.5GHz switches installed
6 SMA
Requires standard 50 ohm SMA cables and adapters
8710-2576 SMA Extender for connecting SMA connectors
Option 001 supports qty 2 of any of the
following switches:
N1810UL unterminated SPDT
N1810TL terminated SPDT
N1811TL terminated 4 port transfer
N1812UL unterminated 5 port transfer
34947A
Triple 1x2 ww unterminated microwave switch
Option 001: No switches installed
Option 004: 4 GHZ switches installed
Option 020: 20 GHz switches installed
Option 026: 26.5GHz switches installed
9 SMA
Requires standard 50 ohm SMA cables and adapters
8710-2576 SMA Extender for connecting SMA connectors
Option 001 supports qty 3 N1810UL unterminated
SPDT switches
System measurement and control modules
34950A
64-bit digital I/O with memory and counter
2 – 78-pin Dsub, Female
3495xT Terminal block with screw connectors
Y1137A – 1.5 m 78-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1138A – 3 m 78-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1142A – 78-pin male solder cup connector kit
34951A
4-channel isolated D/A converter with waveform
memory (DMM option required for calibration)
1 – 50-pin Dsub, Female
3495xT Terminal block with screw connectors
Y1135A – 1.5 m 50-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1136A – 3 m 50-pin M/F Dsub cable
Y1141A – 50-pin male solder cup connector kit
34952A
Multifunction module with 32-bit DIO, 2-ch D/A
and totalizer
34959A
Breadboard module
26- & 40-pin internal
ribbon cable connectors
Any terminal block can be used assuming
50- or 78-pin Dsub is used
Accessories
Rack kit
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)
Y1131A
Verification and diagnostic tools for 34980A mainframe and modules
(select option for specific module support)
Y1132A
Module extender for 34980A. Extends cable to locate module outside of mainframe
8710-2576
SMA Extender for connecting SMA connectors.
Terminal blocks used for discrete wiring. Supports 20 AWG wire for
<100 connections and 24 AWG for >100 connections.
3492xT
Multiplexer terminal blocks
3493xT
Matrix and GP terminal blocks
3495xT
Cables
Measurement and control terminal blocks
[1]
Screw Terminal Block
used for direct cable connection to module. some modules require 2 cables
Y1134A
Row expansion cables for 34934C and 34934T
Y1135A
1.5 m 50-pin Dsub, M/F twisted pair with outer shield cable – 300 V
Y1136A
3 m 50-pin Dsub, M/F twisted pair with outer shield cable – 300 V
Y1137A
1.5 m 78-pin Dsub, M/F twisted pair with outer shield cable – 300 V
Y1138A
3 m 78-pin Dsub, M/F twisted pair with outer shield cable – 300 V
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Cables [1]
used for direct cable connection to module. some modules require 2 cables
Y1135A
1.5 m 50-pin Dsub, M/F twisted pair with outer shield cable – 300 V
Y1136A
3 m 50-pin Dsub, M/F twisted pair with outer shield cable – 300 V
Y1137A
1.5 m 78-pin Dsub, M/F twisted pair with outer shield cable – 300 V
Y1138A
3 m 78-pin Dsub, M/F twisted pair with outer shield cable – 300 V
High Density Screw Terminal Block
Connector kits [1] used to build custom cables
Y1139A
Solder cup connector kit for 34921/23/25/31/32/33/37/38 –50-pin Dsub
female – 125 V
Y1140A
Solder cup connector kit for 34922, 34924 – 78-pin Dsub female – 60 V
Y1141A
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 – 60 V
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).
34945EXT
34934A High Density Configuration Block
External driver for 34945A, one required for each 64 coils –
holds 4 distribution boards. Order Y1157A-Y1159A cable kits to connect from
distribution boards to switches and attenuators.
Y1150A
34945EXT distribution board for 8 N181x SPDT switches
Y1151A
34945EXT distribution board for two 87104x/106x L7x0xx multiport or 87406B
matrix switches
Y1152A
34945EXT distribution board for one 87204x/206x or 87606B switch and
two N181x switches
Y1153A
34945EXT distribution board for two 84904/5/6/7/8 or 8494/5/6 step attenuators
Y1154A
34945EXT distribution board for two 87222, L7222C transfer switches and six
N181x SPDT switches
Y1155A
34945EXT distribution board w/ generic screw terminals for driving 16 switch coils
Y1157A
9-to-10 pin cable kit for Y1150A, Y1152A, Y1154A - supplies to build 4 cables
Y1158A
10-to-10/10-to-14 pin cable kit for Y1153A, Y1154A - supplies to build 2 cables
Y1159A
16-to-16 pin cable kit for Y1150A/51A/52A/53A/54A/55A - supplies to build 2 cables
Standard Dsub Cable
Thermocouples/thermistors
34307A
10 pack of J type thermocouples
34308A
5 pack of 10 k thermistors
For additional information please visit: http://www.agilent.com/find/34980a
[1] Module specifications include terminal block. Performance may be degraded
when using cables or connector kits.
Related Agilent literature
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Publication title
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Agilent VEE Pro
Data sheet
5988-6302EN
Agilent E2094N IO Libraries Suite 14
Data sheet
5989-1439EN
Agilent 34980A Configuring an
RF/Microwave Switch System
Application Note
5989-2272EN
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