Agilent Technologies yesterday introduced two 6.5 digit PXI digital multimeters (DMMs). The M9182A and M9183A DMMs deliver 4,500 readings-per-second and 20,000 readings-per-second, respectively. These fast reading speeds translate into higher test system throughput and lower cost of test.
Both measure common parameters such as DCV, DCI, ACV, ACI, 2- and 4-wire resistance and temperature. Each offers 30 parts-per-million basic DCV and 300 parts-per-million basic ACV 1-year accuracies and inputs up to 300 volts.
The M9183A is capable of additional measurements, such as capacitance. This may reduce the need for additional instruments in a test rack, conserving rack space and budget. Both DMMs are compatible with PXI, PXI Hybrid, and compactPCI instrument mainframes, including Agilent's recently announced PXI mainframe products.
The DMMs include IVI-COM, IVI-C, and LabVIEW G-drivers that are compatible with C++, Visual Basic, NI LabVIEW, and many other PC software environments.
Prices for the Agilent M9182A 6.5 digit DMM start at $1,395. The pricing for the Agilent M9183A 6.5 digit enhanced DMM starts at $2,095. Shipments will begin in February, 2011.