Description
The Part Number 188821A-02 corresponds to the PXI-2532, a highly capable member of the PXI Switches category. This device is renowned for its 512-crosspoint matrix switching capability, offering a wide range of configurations/topologies including 1-wire 16×32, 1-wire 4×128, 1-wire sixteen 2×16, 2-wire 16×16, 2-wire 4×64, among others.
It boasts a maximum switching power of 10 W and can handle a maximum switching/carry current of 0.5 A per channel. The device’s bandwidth is impressive, with >=30 MHz for 1-wire row/column configurations and >=25 MHz for 2-wire row/column configurations. Furthermore, it can process input trigger signals from PXI trigger lines 0–7, with a trigger signal speed of 150 ns, which can be less than 150 ns with digital filtering disabled.
The PXI-2532’s relay release time stands at 0.25 ms, and it has a mechanical relay life of 1 x 109 cycles, ensuring durability and reliability. It can simultaneously drive up to 40 relays in a PXI chassis and up to 64 relays in a PXI Express chassis, showcasing its versatility.
This device is PXIe compatible and fits within a 3U PXI module, with a physical weight of 1 lb and dimensions of 21.6 x 2.0 x 13.0 cm. In terms of power consumption, it requires 10 W at 5 V
Question 1: What is the part number for the PXI-2532?
Answer 1: 188821A-02
Question 2: What is the max switching power of the PXI-2532?
Answer 2: 10 W
Question 3: How many crosspoints does the PXI-2532 support?
Answer 3: 512-crosspoint
Question 4: What is the mechanical relay life of the PXI-2532?
Answer 4: 1 x 10^9 cycles
Question 5: Is the PXI-2532 PXIe compatible?
Answer 5: Yes




