Description
The National Instruments PXIe-2746 PXI RF Multiplexer Switch Module, part number 780587-46, falls under the category of PXI Switches. This model is designed as a 4-bank, 4-channel RF Multiplexer, offering a variety of relay options including Electromechanical and FET. It comes equipped with several notable features such as hardware triggering, relay count tracking, and RF path calibration storage, making it highly suitable for applications across the consumer electronics, aerospace, and defense industries.
With regard to technical specifications, the PXIe-2746 boasts a bandwidth of up to 2.7 GHz, a maximum switching voltage of 30 V, and a maximum RF power of 10 W. Each channel can handle a maximum switching and carry current of 0.5 A. The power requirement for this module is 3.96 W at 3.3 V, 0.2 W at 12 V, ensuring efficient power usage.
Designed to operate within a temperature range of 0°C to 55°C and a relative humidity range of 5% to 95% (noncondensing), it ensures reliability under various environmental conditions. Furthermore, the module is built to withstand random vibration during operation (5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms) and non-operating conditions (5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms), guaranteeing durability and long-term performance.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 780587-46 |
| Category | PXI Switches |
| Model | PXIe-2746 |
| Description | National Instruments PXIe-2746 PXI RF Multiplexer Switch Module |
| Configuration | 4-bank, 4-channel RF Multiplexer |
| Relay Options | Electromechanical and FET |
| Features | Hardware triggering, Relay count tracking, RF path calibration storage |
| Applications | Consumer electronics, aerospace, and defense industries |
| Bandwidth | Up to 2.7 GHz |
| Maximum Switching Voltage | 30 V |
| Maximum RF Power | 10 W |
| Maximum Switching Current per Channel | 0.5 A |
| Maximum Carry Current per Channel | 0.5 A |
| Power Requirement | 3.96 W at 3.3 V, 0.2 W at 12 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 55°C |
| Relative Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (noncondensing) |
| Random Vibration (Operating) | 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms |
| Random Vibration (Non-Operating) | 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms |
Question 1: What is the bandwidth of the PXIe-2746?
Answer 1: Up to 2.7 GHz.
Question 2: What is the maximum RF power for the PXIe-2746?
Answer 2: 10 W.
Question 3: How many banks and channels does the PXIe-2746 have?
Answer 3: 4 banks, 4 channels.
Question 4: What is the operating temperature range of the PXIe-2746?
Answer 4: 0°C to 55°C.
Question 5: What type of relays does the PXIe-2746 offer?
Answer 5: Electromechanical and FET.




