Keysight Technologies Compatibility and Differences: 34461A and 34401A Digital Multimeters Migration Guide
Introduction The 34401A digital multimeter (DMM) is the industry standard. Its accuracy, ease of use, and flexibility have attracted users for more than two decades and its low cost of ownership and high quality have helped it to be one of the most successful products in the history of Keysight Technologies, Inc. Many engineers do not even evaluate other DMMs when they want to order one; they know the 34401A will work for them. It is an essential meter for bench and automated test applications.
03 | Keysight | Compatibility and Differences: 34461A and 34401A Digital Multimeters - Application Note Table 1. Key features and model comparison 34461A Resolution 34401A 6½ digits 6½ digits Front and rear Front and rear 1-year DCV accuracy ± (% of reading + % of range) 0.0035 + 0.0005 0.0035 + 0.
04 | Keysight | Compatibility and Differences: 34461A and 34401A Digital Multimeters - Application Note Key measurement differences –– The 34461A and 34401A use different calibration procedures, with different default passwords. –– Some specifications vary between the 34461A and the 34401A. In general, the 34461A specifications equal or exceed those of the 34401A. One exception: the 34401A’s 3-A range is slightly better than the 34461A.
05 | Keysight | Compatibility and Differences: 34461A and 34401A Digital Multimeters - Application Note 34461A Truevolt Digital Multimeters Worry about the quality of your design, not the quality of your measurement –– Patented analog-to-digital converter enables metrology grade architecture –– Measure your real-world signals, not instrument error: minimized measurement error, digital AC measurements and expanded measurement functionality –– All specifications tested, compliant and guaranteed according to
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