The Keysight/Agilent/HP 3458A Multimeter Terminal Switch is a front-rear terminal selector accessory that integrates with the 3458A Digital Multimeter to manage signal routing and expand measurement flexibility in automated test environments. This component enables switching between front and rear measurement terminals, facilitating precise signal routing for accurate data acquisition within sophisticated electronic test systems.
Technical Specifications
• Terminal Configuration: Front-rear terminal switch for measurement access selection
• Signal Routing: Precision signal routing compatible with 3458A measurement system architecture
• Control Interface: Programmable TTL output pulse with 5 modes; external trigger input supported; defaults to voltmeter complete pulse
• Measurement Resolution: Up to 8.5 digits
• Measurement Throughput: Up to 100,000 readings per second (memory transfer rate)
• Function/Range Switching Speed: 340 readings/second for function change, range change, measurement, and result output
• Transfer Accuracy: 0.1 part per million
• Waveform Digitizing Capability: Direct sampling at 12 MHz bandwidth, 2 ns aperture, 16-bit resolution, maximum 50,000 samples/second; sequential/sub-sampling modes supported
• Integration Path: 150 kHz bandwidth with variable aperture (500 ns to 1 second); 12 MHz bandwidth path with fixed 2 ns aperture and 16-bit track-and-hold
• Internal Memory: 75,000 readings capacity
• Data Transfer Rate: 100,000 readings/second over GPIB or to/from internal reading memory
– Key Features
• Flexible terminal access for multi-configuration test setups
• Programmable control with multiple output pulse modes
• External trigger input for synchronized system operation
• Compatible with Keysight Multimeter Language (ML) for streamlined programming
– Typical Applications
• Automated test systems requiring flexible measurement terminal selection
• High-speed data acquisition requiring front and rear access switching
• Waveform digitizing and precision AC/DC measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed exclusively for the Keysight/Agilent/HP 3458A Digital Multimeter. Connects to rear terminals for system integration with GPIB control capability.
