The Keithley 707 Switching Matrix Mainframe is an expandable modular platform engineered for signal routing and switching in automated test, data acquisition, and research environments. This rack-mountable mainframe accepts a range of Keithley Series 700/7000 switch cards, enabling configuration of diverse signal paths across analog, digital, and RF applications. The system supports multiple independent switching matrices or single large-matrix configurations depending on card selection, with matrix sizes ranging from 4×16 through 16×16 and larger via chassis expansion. Control is provided via GPIB (IEEE-488), with optional Ethernet and serial interfaces available depending on configuration. Signal integrity is maintained across switching configurations; bandwidth, isolation, and insertion loss depend on installed switch cards. Switching speed varies with card type and switching operation complexity. Power consumption scales with installed cards and operational load.
Technical Specifications
• Model: Keithley 707
• Product Type: Switching Matrix Mainframe
• Control Interface: GPIB (IEEE-488); optional Ethernet/Serial interfaces (configuration-dependent)
• Supported Signal Types: Analog, digital, RF (dependent on installed switch cards)
• Matrix Configurations: 4×16, 8×8, 16×16, and larger configurations via chassis expansion
• Chassis: Rack-mountable; standard rack unit dimensions
• Power Input: AC input; voltage and frequency vary by region and model variant
• Power Consumption: Varies with installed cards and operational load
– Key Features
• Modular architecture accepts multiple Keithley Series 700/7000 switch card types
• Configurable for independent or single large-matrix signal routing
• Supports general-purpose analog switching, high-density analog cards, dual 4×4 matrix cards, high-speed matrix cards, and specialty function cards (current/voltage sensing)
• Signal integrity design maintains performance across varied switching configurations
• Flexible control via GPIB with optional serial and Ethernet connectivity
– Typical Applications
• Automated test systems requiring multi-channel signal routing
• Data acquisition with mixed signal types
• Research environments demanding reconfigurable switching matrices
• Complex signal path management in ATE and laboratory settings
– Compatibility & Integration
• Accepts Keithley Series 700/7000 switch card families
• Compatible with Keithley instrument control software and third-party test automation platforms
