Multifunction switch and measurement solution

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Low cost alternative to PXI and VXI for medium to high-density switch/measure requirements in design verification, automated test and data acquisition.

Agilent's 34980A is an expandable and reconfigurable eight-slot mainframe with 19 mix and match switch & measurement modules, starting at approx. $3,850 for mainframe and built-in 6.5 digit DMM. Price includes USB, Ethernet and GPIB as standard interfaces to the PC.

The 34980A is compatible with most standard programming environments including Visual Basic, LabView and Agilent VEE. A choice of 19 different plug-in modules includes switching from DC to 20 GHz, digital I/O, D/A converters, counter/totaliser functionality and drivers for external switches and attenuators. The 3U-high, full rack-width mainframe can accommodate up to 560 2-wire multiplexer channels or 1024 2-wire matrix cross points.

With Ethernet connections and the free graphical web interface, you can access and control the unit remotely from virtually anywhere using a web browser. Standard connectors on the modules allow you to use off-the-shelf 50- and 70-pin shielded cables to easily connect test signals from the instrument to the unit under test or other test points. Additional wiring options include detachable terminal blocks for discrete wiring needs and mass interconnect solutions.

For more information including application notes, product comparisons, datasheet, pricing or to experience the 34980A Switch/Measure Unit through a flash demo right now from your desktop go to http://www.agilent.com/find/34980A