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News Release from: Keithley Instruments | Subject: Model 7090
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 23 August 2001
Card integrates DC, RF and optical
measurements
New from Keithley Instruments, the Model 7090 optical switching card enables optical, DC and RF switching all within one instrument.
New from Keithley Instruments, the Model 7090 optical switching card enables optical, DC and RF switching all within one instrument When used in Keithley's existing 7001/7002 switching platforms, the Model 7090 enables manufacturers of laser diodes and related optoelectronic devices to automate test applications more effectively
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 21 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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It provides rapid, convenient switching of an optical signal between several instruments, a single instrument between multiple devices, or a combination of both.
Test systems that combine optical switching with other instruments, such as Keithley's L-I-V test system, pulsed laser test systems, multimeters, and sources, can provide comprehensive switching capable of seamlessly transferring optical, DC and RF characteristics.
The benefits of true optical switching for optoelectronic test applications include more effective automation, faster testing, less time spent on integration, and improved ROI on existing test instruments.
The Model 7090 represents a significant expansion of Keithley's focus in test and measurement products.
Throughout its history, Keithley has specialised in instruments designed for measurement, control, and sourcing of electrical phenomena.
Optical switching now provides Keithley's test systems the ability to switch light signals between multiple input and output optical channels.
This capability enables optical measurement processes to be integrated with electrical testing, and to be automated more completely and consistently, with a minimum of operator involvement.
Optical switching is becoming increasingly vital as manufacturers strive to make optical device production testing more efficient.
The Model 7090 is available in 1 x 4 and 1 x 8 switching configurations.
This enables systems to be assembled that can accommodate up to four or eight DUTs or instruments, or greater numbers of devices via cascaded switches.
Cards are compatible with Keithley's GPIB-controlled Model 700X switching mainframes, which accept up to 10 separate switching cards.
DC and RF switching cards are already being used in these mainframes to create complex switching solutions.
Furthermore, these mainframes can be combined with other Keithley tools, such as Trigger-Link, to yield larger test systems that provide simpler integration and faster synchronisation than other types of switching systems. Request a free brochure from Keithley Instruments ...
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