The Agilent/Keysight N2260A is a high-density, reconfigurable multiplexer module engineered for production test automation. It integrates with the 3499A/B/C Switch/Control Systems and supports both SCPI and 3488A operation modes. The module delivers flexible channel architecture: configure it as an 80-channel 1-wire MUX, a 40-channel 2-wire MUX, dual independent 20-channel 2-wire MUXs, or a single 20-channel 4-wire MUX. Armature latching relays provide 10^8 mechanical cycles and <3 µV thermal offset for precision measurements.
Technical Specifications
Signal Routing & Performance
• Maximum scan rate: 80 channels/second
• Initial closed channel resistance: <1 Ω
• Maximum current: 1 A
• Maximum voltage: 200 V
• Maximum power: 60 W or 62.5 VA
Isolation Characteristics (DC, 10^10 Ω
• HI-LO: >10^10 Ω
• Channel-chassis: >10^10 Ω
AC Isolation Capacitance (1 channel closed)
• Open channel, channel-channel: <7 pF
• HI-LO: <75 pF
• Channel-chassis: <150 pF
Signal Integrity (50 Ω termination)
• Insertion loss at 100 kHz: <0.10 dB
• Insertion loss at 1 MHz: <0.20 dB
• Insertion loss at 10 MHz: <1.50 dB
• Crosstalk at 100 kHz: <−70 dB
• Crosstalk at 1 MHz: <−50 dB
• Crosstalk at 10 MHz: <−30 dB
– Key Features
• Reconfigurable architecture accommodates multiple test topologies without hardware redesign
• SCPI mode supports up to 50 instrument setups and 10 error logs (Controller board 2.0, Firmware REV 4.0+)
• 3488A mode supports up to 40 instrument setups and 1 error log (Controller board 2.0, Firmware REV 4.0+)
• Low thermal offset ensures measurement accuracy in precision analog applications
– Compatibility & Integration
The N2260A slots into Agilent/Keysight 3499A, 3499B, and 3499C systems. Terminal connectivity is provided via optional accessories: the N2290A screw terminal block, N2296A crimp & insert terminal block, N2297A 1.5 m DIN96-to-Twin-D50 cable, or N2299A 1.5 m DIN96-to-Quad-D25 cable.
