Agilent Technologies Inc. has unveiled a new series of affordable handheld digital multimeters and handheld oscilloscopes. With the release of this new range of U1250A series and U1600A series, in addition to the previously launched 34405A digital multimeter and DSO3000 oscilloscopes, Agilent expects to better serve quality-conscious and cost-sensitive customers who are looking beyond bench-top solutions.

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Built to ease electronic troubleshooting and validation, the high-performance, portable U1250A series handheld digital multimeters enable engineers and technicians to complete their day-to-day tasks without being confined to the bench. The initial entry in this series comprises two feature-packed models, the U1251A and the U1252A, which are designed for the cost-sensitive test and measurement market.

Key benefits of the new U1250A series include precise measurements, versatile functionality, durability and safety. The models provide 4.5-digit resolution with 50,000 count full-scale on dual display and basic accuracy of up to 0.025%, offering simultaneous and accurate measurements and providing the flexibility to perform either quick validation or tolerance checks and marginal failure troubleshooting. In addition, they come with capabilities such as automated data logging with the optional PC interface cable, 20 MHz frequency counter, and programmable square-wave generator and temperature measurement. They are rated at CAT III 1000 V. Both the models come in a robust package with shock-absorbing over-mold and operate within their rated specification, from -20 °C up to +55 °C.

Likewise, the U1600A series handheld oscilloscopes are designed to address portability in multi-industrial automation, process control, facility maintenance and automotive-service industries. The series provides high-performance versatility with two initial releases--the U1602A (20 MHz bandwidth) and the U1604A (40 MHz bandwidth).

The models not only provide full-featured oscilloscope functionality, but also 6000-count DMM and data-logging functions. They offer 4.5-inch color LCDs for easier viewing of both channels simultaneously. In addition, they provide real-time sampling rates of up to 200 Msps. Other features include 125 kbytes of memory depth. The Agilent U1250A series starts at $399 and is available now. The U1600A series starts at $1320 and will be available for shipment in October.