Keysight Truevolt 34461A vs 34465A

Truevolt mid-range vs high-performance DMM. 34465A offers 5x faster measurement and 10x more memory.

Specification
34461A
Truevolt DMM
34465A
Truevolt DMM
Display Digits6.5 digits6.5 digits
DC Voltage Accuracy0.0015%0.0015%
DC Voltage Range1000 V1000 V
DC Current Range3 A10 A ★
Resistance Range100 MΩ100 MΩ ★
Measurement Speed10 meas/s50 meas/s ★
Functions1111
Reading Memory10k pts100k pts ★
InterfacesGPIB, USB, LANGPIB, USB, LAN
Features DC VoltageDC CurrentResistanceLAN DC VoltageDC CurrentResistanceLANHigh SpeedLarge Memory
The 34461A and 34465A occupy adjacent tiers in the Truevolt lineup — both share the same 6.5-digit accuracy and GPIB/USB/LAN connectivity, but the 34465A is built for high-throughput test systems. The 34465A's 50 meas/s measurement speed is 5x faster than the 34461A's 10 meas/s, which directly translates to faster ATE cycle times when measuring thousands of DUTs. It also offers 10x more reading memory (100k vs 10k), enabling longer autonomous data logging sessions without CPU intervention, and a wider DC current range (10 A vs 3 A) for testing power supplies and battery charging circuits. If measurement throughput and memory depth matter in your test system, the 34465A pays for itself quickly in reduced test time.