The Keysight (Agilent) 34980A is an 8-slot LXI Data Acquisition / Multifunction Switch Unit mainframe. Designed for design verification, automated test, and data logging applications, it accommodates a wide variety of plug-in modules including multiplexers, matrices, RF switches, and digital I/O. It supports an optional high-performance internal 6.5-digit DMM and provides seamless connectivity via LAN, USB, and GPIB.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (10/100), USB 2.0, GPIB |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 |
| Form Factor | 3U full rack width |
Mainframe Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Slots | 8 |
| Maximum Channels per Mainframe | Up to 560 2-wire multiplexer channels or 4096 matrix crosspoints |
| Internal Reading Memory | 500,000 readings |
| Supported Plug-In Modules | Keysight 34921A through 34959A series |
System Measurement Rates
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Resolution | 6.5 Digits (with internal DMM option) |
| Maximum DMM Reading Rate | Up to 3,000 readings/s (with internal DMM) |
| Scanning Switch/Measure Rate | Up to 1,000 channels/s |
Built-In DMM: DC Voltage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Ranges | 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, 300 V (with internal DMM option) |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 300 V |
Built-In DMM: AC Voltage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Bandwidth | 3 Hz to 300 kHz |
Built-In DMM: Resistance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Type | 2-Wire and 4-Wire |
Built-In DMM: Current
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DC Current Ranges | 10 mA to 1 A (with internal DMM option) |
| AC Current Ranges | 10 mA to 1 A (with internal DMM option) |
Built-In DMM: Frequency and Period
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency and Period Range | 3 Hz to 300 kHz (with internal DMM option) |
Built-In DMM: Temperature
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Thermocouple Types Supported | B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T |
| Thermistor Types Supported | 2.25 kΩ, 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LXI Compliance Level | LXI Class C (or LXI Core) |
| Embedded Web Server | Yes (Built-in graphical web interface) |
Triggering and Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Input | Yes (BNC) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to 70 °C |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | IEC/EN 61326-1, CISPR 11 |
| Safety Compliance | IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CSA 22.2 No. 61010-1 |
Software & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Command Language | SCPI |
| Software Drivers | IVI-C, IVI-COM, LabVIEW |
System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal DMM | Optional (6.5 digits) |
| Real-Time Clock | Battery-backed real-time clock for time-stamping |
Technology
Data Acquisition / Switching
Applications
Automated Test, Data Logging, Design Verification, Signal Routing