The Agilent/Keysight 34980A is an eight-slot mainframe designed for automated switching, data acquisition, and measurement in test, R&D, and manufacturing environments. This modular platform integrates multiple plug-in cards into a single chassis, enabling custom configurations for diverse switching topologies and analog/digital measurements. The unit delivers scan rates up to 1000 channels per second and supports LXI Class C compliance with LAN, USB 2.0, and GPIB connectivity.
Technical Specifications
Mainframe Architecture
• 8 user-available slots for plug-in modules
• Optional internal 6½ digit (22-bit) digital multimeter (does not occupy user slots)
• Scan rate: up to 1000 channels per second
• Maximum multiplexer capacity: 560 2-wire channels or 640 1-wire channels
• Maximum matrix capacity: 1024 2-wire cross-points or 4096 cross-points per mainframe
• RF/microwave switching: up to 20 GHz or 26.5 GHz (module-dependent)
Connectivity
• LAN, USB 2.0, GPIB interfaces
• Built-in graphical web interface for remote browser access
• Software support: SCPI, IVI, LabView drivers
– Key Features
Switching Modules
• High-density multiplexers for multi-channel scanning
• Full crosspoint matrices for row-to-column connectivity
• General-purpose switch modules for control and high-power applications
• RF/microwave switching modules up to 26.5 GHz
Measurement Capabilities
• DC and AC voltage measurement
• 2-wire and 4-wire resistance measurement
• Frequency and period measurement
• DC and AC current measurement
• Temperature measurement (thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors)
• Digital I/O via dedicated modules
• D/A converters with DC voltage output ±16 V and DC current output ±20 mA
– Typical Applications
Automated test systems, R&D benches, manufacturing test floors, and environments requiring modular switching and measurement expansion without mainframe replacement.
– Compatibility & Integration
LXI Class C compliance ensures integration with standard test automation frameworks. Remote access via web interface and support for SCPI/IVI programming enables both local and distributed test configurations.
