Keysight 34470A Digital Multimeter Overview

The Keysight 34470A is the flagship of the Truevolt digital multimeter family, delivering 7½-digit resolution and industry-leading accuracy for precision measurement applications. Designed for calibration laboratories, metrology, and advanced research, the 34470A provides exceptional measurement sensitivity and long-term stability. With Truevolt ADC technology, fast measurement throughput, and advanced graphical analysis capabilities, it supports the most demanding low-level and high-precision measurement requirements.

Key Benefits

• 7½-digit resolution with 16 ppm basic DCV accuracy

• Truevolt ADC technology minimizes real-world measurement errors

• Measurement rates up to 50,000 readings/s

• Internal memory: 50,000 readings (2M option)

• 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

• 34470A Digital multimeter

• Test lead set (model dependent)

• USB cable

• Power cord

• Calibration certificate

• Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What does 7½-digit resolution provide?

A: It enables higher resolution and sensitivity for precision measurements.

Q: Who should choose the 34470A over the 34465A?

A: Users requiring maximum accuracy and measurement confidence.

Q: Is the 34470A suitable for calibration labs?

A: Yes, it is designed for metrology-grade performance.

Q: Can internal memory be expanded?

A: Yes, memory can be expanded to 2 million readings with an option.