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Agilent Technologies 34980A - User Manual

Agilent Technologies 34980A
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Agilent Technologies
Agilent 34980A
Multifunction
Switch/Measure Unit
User’s Guide

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Agilent Technologies 34980A Specifications

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BrandAgilent Technologies
Model34980A
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LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the 34980 A

34980 A Front Panel Overview

Provides an overview of the 34980A's front panel controls, buttons, and indicators.

34980 A Rear Panel Connectors

Diagram and description of the 34980A's rear panel connectors, including power, LAN, USB, and GPIB.

34980 A Connector Pin Assignments

Detailed pin assignments for the External Trigger/Alarms and Analog Bus connectors.

34980 A Front Panel Indicators

Explains the meaning of the front panel display indicators and annunciators.

34980 A Rack Mounting Instructions

Instructions for mounting the 34980A instrument in a standard 19-inch rack cabinet.

Features and Functions

Clearing 34980 A Memory

Procedures for clearing instrument memory for security or reset purposes.

SCPI Command Syntax Conventions

Explains conventions for SCPI command syntax for remote interface programming.

General Measurement Configuration

Provides general information for configuring the instrument for making measurements.

Multiplexer Module Measurement Functions

Table showing DMM measurement functions supported by multiplexer modules.

Safety Interlock Feature

Prevents Analog Bus connections if terminal blocks/cables are not connected.

2-Wire and 1-Wire Mode Configuration

Configuration options for 2-wire (differential) or 1-wire (single-ended) measurements.

Module Environmental Operating Conditions

Specifies operating temperature and humidity ranges and potential hazards.

Module Electrical Operating Conditions

Details electrical considerations like transients and high energy sources for modules.

Temperature Measurement Configuration

Information on configuring the instrument for temperature measurements.

Voltage Measurement Configuration

How to configure the instrument for making voltage measurements.

Resistance Measurement Configuration

How to configure the instrument for making resistance measurements.

Scanning Overview

How to combine a DMM with multiplexer channels to create a scan.

Alarm Limits Configuration

How to configure alarms to alert when readings exceed specified limits.

Sequence Definition and Execution

Information on defining, executing, and managing sequences of SCPI commands.

System-Related Operations Overview

Topics related to instrument state storage, error conditions, and self-test.

Remote Interface Configuration Options

Information on configuring the instrument for remote interface communication.

Introduction to the Plug-In Modules for the 34980 A

Plug-In Module Slot and Channel Addressing

Explains the addressing scheme for slots and channels within the 34980A mainframe.

Interconnection Solutions Overview

Describes optional interconnection solutions like terminal blocks and shielded cables.

Module Considerations and Specifications

Lists important items and actions affecting module operation and specifications.

Module Environmental Operating Conditions

Specifies operating temperature and humidity ranges and potential hazards.

Module Electrical Operating Conditions

Details electrical considerations like transients and high energy sources for modules.

Low Frequency Multiplexer Switch Modules

Low Frequency Multiplexer (MUX) Modules

Overview of MUX modules, their capabilities, banks, and configurations.

MUX Module Measurement Functions

Table showing DMM measurement functions supported by multiplexer modules.

34921 A 40-Channel Armature Multiplexer with Low Thermal Offset

Detailed description of the 34921A module, its banks, and features.

34923 A 40;80-Channel Reed Multiplexer

Description of the 34923A module, its banks, and configurations (2-wire/1-wire).

34925 A 40;80-Channel Optically-Isolated FET Multiplexer

Description of the 34925A module, its banks, and configurations (2-wire/1-wire).

Matrix Switch Modules

Matrix Switch Modules Overview

Overview of matrix modules and their use for connecting instruments to DUTs.

Matrix Module SCPI Programming Examples

SCPI command examples for matrix switch module operations.

Linking Multiple Matrix Modules

How to link multiple matrix modules to form larger matrices.

34931 A Dual 4 x8 Armature Matrix

Detailed description of the 34931A module, its matrices, and configurations.

34933 A Dual;Quad 4 x8 Reed Matrix

Description of the 34933A module, its matrices, and configurations (2-wire/1-wire).

General Purpose Switch Modules

General Purpose Switch Modules Overview

Overview of GP switch modules for routing signals and controlling devices.

34937 A 32-Channel GP Switch Module

Details the 34937A module's 32 channels and relay specifications.

34938 A 20-Channel High-Current GP Switch Module

Details the 34938A module's 20 channels and 5A relay specifications.

GP Module SCPI Programming Examples

SCPI command examples for general purpose switch modules.

RF Multiplexer Switch Modules

RF Multiplexer Switch Modules Overview

Overview of 1x4 RF MUX modules, their impedance, and connector differences.

Isolating RF MUX Connector Banks

How to configure RF MUX module banks as isolated or chassis-grounded.

RF MUX Module SCPI Programming Examples

SCPI command examples for RF MUX modules.

RF MUX Module Simplified Schematics

Diagrams showing channel configuration for 34941A and 34942A modules.

Microwave Switch;Attenuator Driver

34945 A Microwave Switch;Attenuator Driver

Description of the 34945A driver module and its remote modules.

Recommended Switches and Attenuators for 34945 A

Table listing Agilent switches and attenuators compatible with the 34945A.

34945 A Remote Module Power Supplies

Information on powering remote modules and common voltages used.

34945 A Channel Numbering Scheme

Explanation of the channel numbering scheme for the 34945A.

Simple Switch Control using SCPI

SCPI commands for controlling switches and attenuators.

Dual Drive Switches and Attenuators

How to use paired drive inputs for switches and attenuators.

Verifying Switch State

How to enable and use the switch position indicator for state verification.

LED Drive for Position Indicators

How to connect LEDs to distribution boards for visual switch state indication.

34945 A Default and Reset States

How the instrument returns to safe states via resets and defaults.

Y1150 A Distribution Board and Supported Switches

Details the Y1150A distribution board and supported Agilent switches.

Y1151 A Distribution Board and Supported Switches

Details the Y1151A distribution board and supported Agilent switches.

Y1152 A Distribution Board and Supported Switches

Details the Y1152A distribution board and supported Agilent switches.

Y1153 A Distribution Board and Supported Attenuators

Details the Y1153A distribution board and supported Agilent attenuators.

Y1154 A Distribution Board and Supported Switches

Details the Y1154A distribution board and supported transfer switches.

Y1155 A Distribution Board and Supported Switches

Details the Y1155A distribution board and supported Agilent switches.

Microwave Module Simplified Connection Diagrams

Illustrates connections for single and paired drive switches with position indicators.

Remote Module Mounting Dimensions

Provides dimensions and mounting hole locations for remote modules.

Microwave Switch;Attenuator Driver SCPI Examples

SCPI command examples for driving microwave switch modules.

Dual;Triple Microwave Switch Modules

Dual;Triple Microwave Switch Modules Overview

Overview of 4-GHz/20-GHz SPDT microwave switch modules.

Dual;Triple Microwave Module SCPI Examples

SCPI command examples for dual/triple microwave switch modules.

Installing SMA Connectors on RF Modules

Recommendations for installing SMA connectors with proper torque.

RF Module Simplified Schematics

Diagrams showing channel configuration for 34946A and 34947A modules.

64-Bit Digital I;O Module with Memory and Counter

34950 A Digital I;O Module Overview

Description of the 34950A module's digital I/O, memory, and counter capabilities.

Basic Digital I;O Operations

Covers channel numbering, width, reading, and writing digital data.

Digital I;O Handshaking Modes

How to synchronize input/output of digital data using handshake modes.

Digital I;O Interrupt Lines

How interrupt lines can be used with memory input/output operations.

Digital Data Byte Ordering

How memory data interpretation depends on channel width and byte order.

Digital I;O Pattern Matching

How to use pattern matching on input channels to trigger interrupts or alarms.

Digital I;O Counter and Totalizer

Details the 10 MHz frequency counter/totalizer channels and their modes.

Digital I;O Clock Output

Information on the general-purpose clock output derived from the internal time base.

34950 A D-Sub Connector Pinouts

Pin assignments for the 34950A's 78-pin D-sub connectors.

4-Channel Isolated D;A Converter with Waveform Memory Module

34951 A D;A Converter Module Overview

Description of the 34951A module's DAC channels and waveform memory.

DAC Level Output Mode

How the module generates voltages with hardware remote-sensing capability.

DAC Waveform (Trace) Mode

Using internal waveform point storage to output sine, square, ramp, or custom shapes.

34951 A Auto Calibration Procedure

Performing auto-calibration on DAC module channels for accurate adjustments.

34951 A Module Simplified Block Diagrams

Diagrams showing the general configuration of the 34951A module.

34951 A D-Sub Connector Pinouts

Pin assignments for the 34951A's D-sub connector.

Multifunction Module with DIO, D;A, and Totalizer

34952 A Multifunction Module Overview

Description of the 34952A module combining DIO, D/A, and Totalizer functions.

34952 A Digital Input;Output (DIO) Ports

Details the DIO ports, their compatibility, and configuration options.

34952 A Totalizer Input Configuration

How to configure the 32-bit totalizer for counting pulses and edge detection.

34952 A Analog Output (DAC) Capabilities

Capabilities of the two analog outputs for voltage and current generation.

34952 A SCPI Programming Examples

SCPI command examples for general purpose switch modules on the 34952A.

34952 A Totalizer Operations

Reading totalizer channel count and configuring reset modes.

34952 A DAC Output Voltage Setting

Setting output voltage levels for the specified DAC channels.

34952 A Module Simplified Block Diagrams

Diagram illustrating the general configuration of the 34952A module.

34952 A D-Sub Connector Pinouts

Pin assignments for the 34952A's D-sub connector.

Breadboard Module

34959 A Breadboard Module Description

Description of the 34959A module for custom circuitry installation.

Installing Custom Circuitry on Breadboard Module

Guidance on connecting custom circuitry to ribbon cable headers.

Installing a Custom PC Board in Breadboard Module

Instructions for installing a custom PC board into the breadboard module.

Breadboard Module Operating Considerations

Electrical and environmental specifications for the breadboard module.

Custom PC Board Dimensions for Breadboard Module

Dimensions for fabricating a custom PC board for the breadboard module.

Programming the 34959 A Breadboard Module

Methods for signal input/output between mainframe and custom circuitry.

Breadboard Module Digital I;O Functions

Explains digital input/output operations, timing, and numbering.

Breadboard Module Digital Read Command Syntax

Steps to configure and read digital data from the breadboard module.

Breadboard Module Digital Write Command Syntax

Steps to configure and write digital data to the breadboard module outputs.

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