Description
The PXI-2530 is a High-Density Multiplexer/Matrix Switch designed for versatile applications in a PXI Switches category. It has part numbers 778660-01 and 189291A-01, indicating its unique identification within its product range. This device supports various matrix configurations, including 4 x 16 (2-wire), 8 x 16 (1-wire), and 4 x 32 (1-wire), allowing for flexible wiring setups depending on the specific requirements of the testing or simulation environment.
Moreover, the PXI-2530 is capable of handling multiple multiplexer configurations such as 32 x 1 (4-wire), 64 x 1 (2-wire), and 128 x 1 (1-wire), making it highly adaptable for different signal routing needs. When it comes to electrical specifications, this device can manage a maximum switching voltage of 60 VDC and 30 VACrms, CAT I, both channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground, ensuring safe operation under various conditions. The maximum input current supported is 0.4 A per terminal, with a maximum switching input power of 10 W.
The switching speed of the PXI-2530 can reach up to 900 channels per second, providing efficient and rapid signal routing for high-throughput testing scenarios. Its reed relays possess a mechanical life of 1 × 109 cycles, indicating long-term reliability and performance stability. The relay operate/release time is quick, at 555 μS, enabling speedy changes between connections without significant latency.
Its channel-to-channel isolation is more than 60 dB over a 200 kHz frequency band, ensuring minimal signal interference between channels. The bandwidth for the 1-wire configuration exceeds 15 MHz in a 16 × 1 topology and >3 MHz in a 128 × 1 topology, supporting a wide range of frequencies for versatile testing requirements. Triggering options include front panel or PXI trigger lines 0–7, offering flexibility in control and synchronization. Lastly, it utilizes a <
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 778660-01, 189291A-01 |
| Category | PXI Switches |
| Model | PXI-2530 |
| Description | High-Density Multiplexer/Matrix Switch |
| Matrix Configurations | 4 x 16 (2-wire), 8 x 16 (1-wire), 4 x 32 (1-wire) |
| Multiplexer Configurations | 32 x 1 (4-wire), 64 x 1 (2-wire), 128 x 1 (1-wire) |
| Maximum Switching Voltage (Channel-to-Channel) | 60 VDC, 30 VACrms, CAT I |
| Maximum Switching Voltage (Channel-to-Ground) | 60 VDC, 30 VACrms, CAT I |
| Maximum Input Current | 0.4 A per terminal |
| Maximum Switching Input Power | 10 W |
| Switching Speed | Up to 900 ch/s |
| Mechanical Life of Reed Relays | 1 × 109 cycles |
| Relay Operate/Release Time | 555 μS |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | >60 dB over 200 kHz frequency band |
| Bandwidth (1-wire Configuration) | >15 MHz (16 × 1 topology), >3 MHz (128 × 1 topology) |
| Triggering | Front panel or PXI trigger lines 0–7 |
| Connector Type | 176-pin docking station plug front
Question 1: What are the part numbers for the PXI-2530? Question 2: What is the max switching voltage of the PXI-2530? Question 3: How fast can the PXI-2530 switch channels? Question 4: What is the mechanical life of the PXI-2530’s relays? Question 5: What is the maximum input current per terminal? |



