The Keithley 7074 is a high-performance multiplexer card that delivers flexible signal routing for precision electronic test and measurement applications. It integrates into Keithley switching systems with eight independent 1×12 banks configurable as cascaded or tree topologies for extended channel counts up to 1×96. Each bank features 3-pole Form A contact configuration (HI, LO, GUARD) with exceptional signal integrity: contact potential under 5µV, offset current below 100pA, and contact resistance below 0.6Ω initial rising to 1.6Ω at end of life. The 7074 handles up to 200V signals with 0.5A switched current and 1A carry current, supported by bank and channel isolation exceeding 10¹⁰Ω with less than 10pF capacitance. Crosstalk remains below −55dB at 1MHz into 50Ω load. Operating bandwidth reaches 10MHz typical at 50Ω load, with insertion loss of 0.1dB at 1MHz. Relay settling time is under 3ms per 15mA drive current per relay. Contact life exceeds 10⁸ closures under cold switching conditions; maximum signal level switching achieves 10⁵ closures. The card connects via four 75-pin bank connectors and one 38-pin row connector, with screw terminals for secure wiring. Operating temperature range is 0°C to 50°C, to 35°C at 70% relative humidity.
Technical Specifications
• 96 total channels across 8 independent 1×12 banks
• 3-pole Form A per bank (HI, LO, GUARD)
• Maximum voltage: 200V
• Maximum switched current: 0.5A; carry current: 1A; peak current: 10VA or 30VA (resistive)
• Contact resistance: <0.6Ω initial, <1.6Ω at end of life
• Contact potential: <5µV per pair (HI to LO)
• Offset current: 10¹⁰Ω, 10¹⁰Ω, <10pF
• Crosstalk: <−55dB at 1MHz, 50Ω load
• Insertion loss: 0.1dB typical at 1MHz, 50Ω source and load
• 3dB bandwidth: 10MHz typical at 50Ω load
• Relay settling time: <3ms
• Contact life: 10⁸ closures cold switching; 10⁵ closures at maximum signal level
– Key Features
• Configurable bank topology: cascaded (1×24, 1×36, 1×96) or tree configuration for improved isolation
• Low thermal EMF design ensures measurement accuracy in precision applications
• Four 75-pin and one 38-pin connectors plus screw terminals for flexible integration
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C (35°C at 70% RH)
– Compatibility & Integration
The 7074 integrates directly with Keithley Model 707A and 708A switching matrix mainframes, enabling seamless expansion of automated test infrastructure without signal integrity compromise.
