Description
The Part Number for this component is 153740A-01L, 780587-42, indicating it is part of the diverse and highly specialized line of PXI Switches. Specifically, it is the Model PXIe-2542, which falls under the category of National Instruments PXI RF Relay Module. This model is particularly designed for high-frequency applications, supporting an Input Frequency of Up to 10 Megahertz.
Its Configuration is a Quad 2×1 Terminator Multiplexer, a setup that is well-suited for various testing and measurement scenarios in the RF domain. The device ensures signal integrity with a Characteristic Impedance of 50 ohms and utilizes AC Coupling for its operations. It is engineered to handle a Maximum Safe DC Voltage of ±8 volts, providing flexibility in a wide range of electrical environments.
When it comes to managing RF power, the module can handle Maximum RF Power of +30 dBm when the chassis is on, and +20 dBm when the chassis is off, showcasing its versatility in different operational states. The Channel to Channel Skew is impressively less than 3 picoseconds, and it exhibits a Propagation Delay of 680 picoseconds, ensuring rapid and precise signal routing.
The RF Signal Frequency Range this module can accommodate extends Up to 6.6 GHz, making it a robust choice for various high-frequency applications. Its durability is underscored by an Mechanical Lifetime described as Unlimited, highlighting the device’s reliability and longevity. Lastly, the Switch Type employed in this module is FET, known for its efficiency and performance in switching applications.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 153740A-01L, 780587-42 |
| Category | PXI Switches |
| Model | PXIe-2542 |
| Type | National Instruments PXI RF Relay Module |
| Input Frequency | Up to 10 Megahertz |
| Configuration | Quad 2×1 Terminator Multiplexer |
| Characteristic Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Coupling | AC |
| Maximum Safe DC Voltage | ±8 volts |
| Maximum RF Power (Chassis On) | +30 dBm |
| Maximum RF Power (Chassis Off) | +20 dBm |
| Channel to Channel Skew | <3 picoseconds |
| Propagation Delay | 680 picoseconds |
| RF Signal Frequency Range | Up to 6.6 GHz |
| Mechanical Lifetime | Unlimited |
| Switch Type | FET |
