Keithley 3706A System Switch/Multimeter

The Keithley 3706A is a six-slot modular switching and measurement mainframe that combines high-density signal switching with an integrated precision digital multimeter. Designed for automated test systems, validation laboratories, production test, and data acquisition applications, it supports a wide range of interchangeable Series 3700A plug-in switch cards and enables centralised measurement of hundreds of channels from a single instrument.

Key Features

• Six-slot modular architecture for Series 3700A switching cards
• Integrated digital multimeter for automated multi-channel measurements
• Supports up to 576 two-wire or 720 one-wire multiplexer channels in a single mainframe
• Supports up to 2,688 matrix crosspoints with appropriate matrix modules
• LXI Ethernet, USB and GPIB remote interfaces
• Embedded Test Script Processor (TSP®) for instrument-level automation and reduced PC overhead
• TSP-Link® connectivity for expansion with additional Keithley instruments and SourceMeter SMUs
• Rated for over 14,000 readings per second to memory
• Includes 14 programmable digital I/O lines for handler and system control

Typical Applications

• Production and manufacturing test
• Environmental and reliability testing
• High-channel-count data acquisition
• Design verification
• Component characterization
• Automated electronics test systems