Features

• Triaxial or BNC connectors for each channel.
• Integrated cable for connection to the driven guard wiring option of the Universal Measurement Probe.
• High-quality make-before-break switches allow switching of signal lines between signal, measurement ground or protective ground.
• 2U high and designed for 19" rack mounting.

Why Choose MultiSwitch

• The room-temperature measurement cable is construct of individually screened twisted pairs to help minimise electrical interference and crosstalk between measurement channels.
• The individually screened twisted pairs allow each channel to be referenced to a different measurement ground or configured as a driven guard, reducing leakage currents and effective capacitance to improve measurement accuracy and response times, particularly for high-impedance samples and devices.
• Internal signal line routings are designed to minimise crosstalk and line resistance is kept to a minimum.
• Independently switchable signal lines provide flexible measurement and grounding options, with resistive discharge paths to help safely dissipate accumulated electrostatic charge before direct grounding, reducing the risk of damage to sensitive samples and devices during experimental setup.

Specifications

Physical Specifications	MultiSwitch Breakout Box
Dimensions	W 482 mm x D 195 mm x H 88 mm
Weight	4.1 kg
Front Panel Connectors	6 Triaxial / 12 BNC
Rear Connector	19-way Fischer
Operating Ambient Temperature	20 to 30° C

Channel Specifications	MultiSwitch with 10 m Room-Temperature Measurement Cable
Voltage Rating	50 VRMS
Recommended Frequency Range	DC – 100 kHz
Mutual Capacitance	370 pF
Line Inductance	< 3.0 µH
Conductor DC Line Resistance	< 0.8 Ω
Guard DC Line Resistance	< 0.7 Ω
Shield DC Line Resistance	< 0.8 Ω
Channel to Channel Isolation (DC)	> 1 GΩ
Channel to Guard Isolation (DC)	> 1 GΩ
Channel to Chassis Isolation (DC)	> 0.6 GΩ

Comparison Table

	IsoSwitch	SampleProtect	MultiSwitch
Signal Lines	24 (12x Twisted Pairs)	24 (12x Twisted Pairs)	12 (6x Twisted Pairs)
Front Connections	24 BNC	24 BNC/12 Twinax	6 Triaxial /12 BNC
Guarded Measurements	No	No	Yes
ESD Protection	No	Yes	Yes
Measurement Cable Connector	24-way Fischer	24-way Fischer	19-way Fischer
Compatible Systems and Probes	Basic Probe Universal Measurement Probe – Unshielded and Driven Guard HelioxVT Proteox	Basic Probe Universal Measurement Probe – Unshielded and Driven Guard HelioxVT Proteox	Universal Measurement Probe – Driven Guard