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News Release from: National Instruments | Subject: PXI-2530/2529/2567, SCXI-1130/1167
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 25 November 2003
Switching modules offer faster ATE
systems
Five new high-density PXI and SCXI flexible switch modules increase relay density by 433%.
Five new high-density PXI and SCXI flexible switch modules increase relay density by 433% The NI PXI-2530, SCXI-1130, PXI-2529, PXI-2567 and SCXI-1167 switches address a wide range of applications to meet the design needs of automated test equipment (ATE) engineers
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 21 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The PXI-2530 and SCXI-1130 switch modules are high-density, 128- and 256-channel, multiconfiguration multiplexers/matrices.
With 14 possible topologies, multiple expansion options and a switching speed of 900 channels, these modules offer an excellent solution for large or complex high-channel-count systems.
These modules are the perfect front-end for high-speed measurement devices, such as the NI PXI-4070 6.5-digit FlexDMM, in applications like ECU or IC testing.
The PXI-2529 high-density multiconfiguration matrix brings a 128 crosspoint, two-wire matrix to a single-slot 3U PXI module, increasing PXI matrix density by 433%.
It is able to switch up to 150V DC or 150V RMS Cat I and can switch up to 1A or carry up to 2A.
This module is designed for systems that require the flexibility of routing multiple test points to several instruments in a matrix configuration.
With this new module, engineers can now create an expandable test platform involving several modular instruments in the same PXI chassis.
Finally, the PXI-2567 and SCXI-1167 64-channel, multipurpose relay drive modules have drive capacity of up to 50V and 600mA/channel.
These modules can drive many types of external relays, including high-current, high-voltage or multipole RF switches.
Like other NI switches, relay drive modules make use of NI-Switch driver software, so engineers can program external relays connected to the relay driver and standard PXI and SCXI switch products identically.
All NI switch hardware works with NI LabView graphical development environment and NI Switch Executive switch management software.
The new switch modules also track and store relay cycle counts so that engineers can perform predictive maintenance on the switch module.
To maximise system throughput, these modules also support hardware-triggered scanning.
This makes the test sequences highly deterministic, ensuring tight synchronisation between measurement devices and the switches. Request a free brochure from National Instruments ...
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