The Keysight E6198B is a Switch/Load Unit (SLU) for the TS-5000 functional test system family, providing integrated switching and load control in a standard 21-slot VME enclosure. It enables stimulus and measurement signal switching up to 2A, handles loads to 30A, and integrates 8-bit DIO for automation and fixture identification. Two channels of 16V DAC support differential input control and voltage-regulated power supply management. USB control and compatibility with TS-5000 multi-channel load and switch cards make the E6198B suitable for mechatronic test applications requiring mixed-signal switching and analog control.
Technical Specifications
• Form Factor: Switch/Load Unit (SLU), 21-slot VERSA Module Eurocard (VME) standard enclosure
• Control Interface: USB
• Signal Switching: Up to 2A (stimulus or measurement)
• Load Handling: Up to 30A
• Digital I/O: 8-bit DIO for automation control and fixture identification
• Analog Output: 2-channel 16V DAC for differential input and voltage-controlled power supply control
– Key Features
• Direct integration with Keysight TS-5000 family load and switch cards, including E8782A and E8783A Pin Matrix Cards
• Software control via drivers and handlers detailed in the E6198B SLU Software Manual
• TestExec SL software compatibility for signal and load switching configuration
• Standard VME form factor enables flexible chassis integration
– Typical Applications
• Mechatronic functional test systems requiring multi-point switching
• Automated stimulus-response testing with integrated analog control
• Mixed-signal load and switch management in production test environments
– Compatibility & Integration
The E6198B integrates within the Keysight TS-5000 functional test system platform. It operates with Windows 10 (version 1809 or later) and Windows 11 64-bit systems, requiring Keysight IO Libraries Suite 2024.1 or later, VISA Shared Components 7.2 (64-bit), and related Keysight license and platform software. Host system minimum configuration includes Intel Core i5 processor equivalent, 8 GB RAM, and 900 MB free storage.
