Atec Agilent-34970A-3499ABC - Manual (Page 7)

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System Costs
If you have not found a differenti-
ating factor between the 34970A
and the 3499A/B/C that would
convince you one is the right prod-
uct for your application perhaps
cost would be that deciding factor.
34970A
The 34970A can be a low cost solu-
tion to 60 Channels or less switch-
ing. The mainframe can be ordered
with an option to remove the inter-
nal DMM which reduces the price
significantly if measurements are
not needed. The inclusion of the
wiring terminals on the modules
also allows the 34970A to provide
a low cost solution.
3499A/B/C
The 3499A/B/C offers a wide
selection of both mainframes,
modules, and terminals/cables.
The wide selection enables solu-
tions for applications from 60
to 360 channel applications and
specialized switching such as
RF, microwave and optics. The
3499A/B/C is an affordable solu-
tion for a wide range of applica-
tions. The product versatility the
3499A/B/C offers spans a range
of prices and is better deter-
mined by selecting 3499 compo-
nents for specific applications.
Summary
Both the 3499A/B/C and 34970A
are excellent choices for pure
switching applications. The prod-
ucts also offer flexibility in config-
uration or size that would provide
you a great switch solution and
at a good value.
The 34970A Data Acquisition/Switch
Unit is typically used in R&D
and/or Manufacturing Test applica-
tions. It is a flexible instrument
and can be used for data logging,
as a data acquisition system,
and/or a switch system. Test appli-
cations with up to 60 channels,
and low to medium sample rates
are easily addressed by the 34970A.
The 34970A can also be used for
applications requiring transducer-
based measurements such as ther-
mocouple or strain.
The 3499A/B/C Switch/Control
System offers high channel count
switching for various types of
switches. The 3499A/B/C can be
used in Engineering Test systems
for R&D and/or manufacturing
to switch many test instruments
in a single system.
The switching topologies used
are matrices, multiplexers and
independent signal-quality
switch closures.