Description
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The National Instruments PXIe-2746 PXI RF Multiplexer Switch Module, part number 155739A-01L (780587-46), falls within the category of PXI Switches. This module is specifically designed for applications that require high-channel-count measurement and signal generation to Devices Under Test (DUTs) or Units Under Test (UUTs). It supports electromechanical and FET relay switching options, making it versatile for various testing scenarios.
Featuring hardware triggering, onboard relay count tracking, and RF path calibration saving in NI Switch Executive, the PXIe-2746 is engineered to streamline and enhance testing processes. Its bandwidth capability reaches up to 2.7 GHz, accommodating a wide range of signal frequencies. The module is also designed to handle a maximum switching voltage of 30 V and a maximum RF power of 10 W, ensuring robust performance for demanding applications. Additionally, each channel can support a maximum switching/carry current of 0.5 A.
In terms of power requirements, the PXIe-2746 operates efficiently, needing 3.96 W at 3.3 V and 0.2 W at 12 V. It is built to perform reliably within an operating temperature range of 0°C to 55°C and a relative humidity range of 5% to 95% (noncondensing), ensuring durability and resilience in varied environmental conditions.
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 155739A-01L (780587-46) |
| Category | PXI Switches |
| Model | PXIe-2746 |
| Description | National Instruments PXIe-2746 PXI RF Multiplexer Switch Module |
| Application | High-channel-count measurement, signal generation to DUTs/UUTs |
| Switching Options | Electromechanical, FET relay |
| Features | Hardware triggering, onboard relay count tracking, RF path calibration saving in NI Switch Executive |
| Bandwidth | Up to 2.7 GHz |
| Maximum Switching Voltage | 30 V |
| Maximum RF Power | 10 W |
| Maximum Switching/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) |
| Question 1: What is the bandwidth capability of the PXIe-2746? Answer 1: Up to 2.7 GHz Question 2: What maximum RF power can the PXIe-2746 handle? Question 3: What are the operating power requirements for the PXIe-2746? Question 4: What is the operating temperature range of the PXIe-2746? Question 5: What type of relay switching does the PXIe-2746 support? |

