The Keysight U8989A is an 8U rack-height PXI-based functional test system engineered for high-volume manufacturing test of industrial and automotive mechatronic applications. This modular platform consolidates measurement, switching, and load capabilities into a single chassis, delivering integrated automated test equipment (ATE) functionality for electronic control units (ECUs) and complex assemblies. The system operates as both a benchtop and rack-integrated solution, combining precision digital multimetry, high-speed signal switching, and programmable load simulation.
Technical Specifications
• 6.5-digit PXI Digital Multimeter (M9182A or M9183A)
• Measurement speed: up to 15,000 readings/second
• DC voltage accuracy: 90 ppm basic; 20 V range ±(0.0070% of reading + 0.0008% of range) at 23°C ± 5°C
• 11-slot switch/load chassis
• Rack height: 8U
• Controller options: embedded PXI (Intel Core i7 2.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD) or industrial PC (Intel Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD)
– Key Features
Signal Switching
• Up to 104 test nodes
• 64×4 matrix configuration per card with auxiliary options
• Switching speed: 300 µs minimum
• Contact life rating: 100 million operation cycles
Load Switching
• Current load capacity: 40 A per load card (8 channels) or 48 channels at 2 A per load card
• Three load card types available
• Current sense and flyback protection integrated
• Supports resistive, capacitive, and inductive loads
• Configuration options: Pull Up/Down Loads, Bridge Loads, Multiplexing Loads
Measurement Functions (M9183A)
• DC and AC voltage/current
• 2- and 4-wire resistance
• Frequency and period
• Capacitance and temperature
– Typical Applications
ECU functional testing, load simulation for motor and actuator validation, high-volume production test of automotive and industrial control systems, mechatronic component verification.
– Compatibility & Integration
PXI architecture supports modular expansion. Base configuration includes industrial or embedded PC controller. Suitable for both benchtop operation and permanent rack installation.
