Description
The PXI-2532 is a high-performance PXI Switch with the part number 778572-32. It falls under the category of PXI Switches and is designed to meet a wide range of switching needs. The product is described as NI XX32 Relay Mezzanine 1, indicating its specific model within the product line.
It offers various Matrix Configuration Options including 1-wire 16×32, 1-wire 4×128, 1-wire sixteen 2×16, 2-wire 16×16, and 2-wire 4×64, providing flexibility for different testing requirements. The Maximum Switching Power is rated at 10 W, and it can handle a Maximum Switching/Carry Current of 0.5 A per channel. This makes it suitable for a range of low to medium power applications.
When it comes to performance, the PXI-2532 boasts a bandwidth of ≥30 MHz in 1-wire configuration and ≥25 MHz in 2-wire configuration. It also supports Input Trigger Signals from PXI trigger lines 0–7 at 150 ns, ensuring quick response times. The Relay Release Time is impressively short at 0.25 ms, and the mechanical relay life is exceptionally long, with up to 1 × 109 cycles.
The device can simultaneously drive up to 40 relays in a PXI chassis and up to 64 relays in a PXI Express chassis, highlighting its robustness and versatility. It is PXIe compatible and is designed as a 3U PXI module, ensuring it fits seamlessly into PXI systems. Weighing just 1 lb and with dimensions of 21.6 × 2.0 × 13.0 cm, it is both lightweight and compact
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 778572-32 |
| Category | PXI Switches |
| Model | PXI-2532 |
| Description | NI XX32 Relay Mezzanine 1 |
| Matrix Configuration Options | 1-wire 16×32, 1-wire 4×128, 1-wire sixteen 2×16, 2-wire 16×16, 2-wire 4×64 |
| Maximum Switching Power | 10 W |
| Maximum Switching/Carry Current | 0.5 A per channel |
| Bandwidth | ≥30 MHz in 1-wire configuration, ≥25 MHz in 2-wire configuration |
| Input Trigger Signals | PXI trigger lines 0–7 at 150 ns |
| Relay Release Time | 0.25 ms |
| Mechanical Relay Life | 1 × 109 cycles |
| Simultaneous Drive Limit | 40 relays (PXI chassis), 64 relays (PXI Express chassis) |
| Compatibility | PXIe compatible, 3U PXI module |
| Weight | 1 lb |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 21.6 × 2.0 × 13.0 cm |
| Power Consumption | 10 W at 5 V (PXI chassis), 15 W at 12V (PXI Express chassis) |
| I/O Connectors | 2 160 pos Samtec BTE-EM |



