The Keithley 7001 is a half-rack, high-density, two-slot switch/control mainframe designed to support a wide range of test and measurement signals. It features an integrated analog backplane, built-in scan control with a 100-pattern memory, and supports over 30 different switch cards including DC, RF, and optical modules.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
DisplayDual-line vacuum fluorescent (1st line: 20-character, 2nd line: 32-character) with full channel status display

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 125 V AC or 180 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 50 VA max
Operating Temperature0 to 50
Dimensions (W×H×D)213 × 89 × 397
Weight3.4

System Configuration & Capacity

ParameterValue
Number of Card Slots2
Maximum Channels per Slot40
Memory Capacity (Switch Patterns)100 (battery backed-up storage)
Analog Backplane CapabilitiesFour 3-pole rows (Hi, Lo, Guard)
Analog Backplane Maximum Voltage250 VDC, 250 Vrms, 350 VAC peak
Analog Backplane Maximum Current1 A peak
Analog Backplane Channel Crosstalk<-65 dB @ 1 MHz (50 Ω load)
Analog Backplane Bandwidth<3 dB loss at 100 MHz (50 Ω load)

Switching Performance & Execution

ParameterValue
Maximum Scan Rate (Channels/Second)130/s (with 7011 card), 500/s (with 7015 card)
Maximum Scan Rate (Memory/Second)125/s (with 7011 card), 450/s (with 7015 card)
Switching SequenceAutomatic break-before-make
Relay Drive Capability700 mA maximum for both card slots combined

Triggering & Synchronization

ParameterValue
Trigger SourcesExternal Trigger, IEEE-488 bus, Trigger Link, Manual (front panel), Internal Timer
Trigger Input Logic LevelTTL-compatible (External Trigger BNC)
Minimum Trigger Input Pulse Width600 ns
Internal Timer Range1 ms to 99999.999 s
Internal Timer Resolution1 ms increments
Channel Ready Output SignalTTL-compatible, low-going pulse (10 μs typical) issued after relay settling time

Interfaces & Communication

ParameterValue
Command Set / Programming LanguageSCPI-1990, IEEE-488.2, IEEE-488.1
IEEE-488 Interface FunctionsSH1, AH1, T5, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E1
Digital I/O Outputs4 open-collector outputs (30 V max pull-up, 100 mA max sink, 10 Ω output impedance)
Digital I/O Inputs1 TTL compatible input

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Form Factor / Rack SizeHalf-rack

Supported Modules & Accessories

ParameterValue
Compatible Switch/Control CardsSupports more than 30 Keithley switch/control cards

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-25 °C to +65 °C
Operating Humidity< 80% RH (0 to 35 °C), < 50% RH (35 to 50 °C)

Capacity & Expansion

ParameterValue
Maximum System Channels80 (with two 40-channel cards)

Power

ParameterValue
Maximum Power Consumption50 VA

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External Trigger ConnectorBNC
Channel Ready ConnectorBNC
Trigger Link Connector8-pin micro-DIN

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety Standard ComplianceEN 61010-1

Technology

Switch/Control Mainframe

Applications

Production testing, automated test equipment (ATE), and versatile signal routing/switching