Keysight 34461A Digital Multimeter Overview

The Keysight 34461A is a 6½-digit Truevolt digital multimeter engineered for precise, repeatable measurements across design, validation, and manufacturing environments. Building on the legacy of the popular 34401A, the 34461A delivers significantly improved accuracy, faster measurement throughput, and modern connectivity while maintaining full SCPI compatibility. Its combination of Truevolt measurement performance, graphical visualization, and built-in LAN/LXI connectivity makes it a versatile and reliable instrument for both standalone bench use and automated test systems.

Key Benefits

• 6½-digit resolution with 35 ppm basic DCV accuracy

• Truevolt ADC technology minimizes real-world measurement errors

• Measurement rates up to 1,000 readings/s

• Internal memory: 10,000 readings

• USB and LAN/LXI connectivity standard; optional GPIB

Typical Measurements

• DC and AC voltage

• DC and AC current

• 2-wire and 4-wire resistance

• Frequency and period

• Temperature

• Continuity and diode test

Truevolt Measurement Performance

Truevolt technology is designed to address the challenges of real-world signal measurement. By minimizing noise, input bias current, and injected current, the Truevolt ADC delivers more stable and repeatable results than traditional DMM architectures.

Fast Visualization And Data Logging

Integrated graphical display modes, such as histograms, trend charts, math, and statistics, provide fast insight into signal behavior. When used with PathWave BenchVue software, measurement data can be logged, visualized, and exported without complex programming. PathWave BenchVue Basic app is free.

Typical Applications

Electronics R&D, validation and characterization, calibration and metrology labs, automated test systems (ATE), production and manufacturing test, and education or training laboratories.

What's Included

• 34461A Digital multimeter

• Test lead set (model dependent)

• USB cable

• Power cord

• Calibration certificate

• Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is the 34461A a direct drop-in replacement for the 34401A?

A: Yes, the 34461A is 100% SCPI compatible and designed as a modern replacement.

Q: What advantages does it offer over the 34460A?

A: The 34461A provides higher accuracy, faster measurement rates, and rear input terminals.

Q: Are LAN and USB interfaces included?

A: Yes, both USB and LAN/LXI interfaces are standard and enable remote automation and control.

Q: Who should choose the 34461A?

A: Engineers who need a balanced mix of accuracy, speed, and automation capability.