Description
The National Instruments PXIe-2541 PXI RF Matrix Switch Module, with part number 780587-41, operates up to a frequency range of 300 MHz and features an 8×12 matrix topology, ensuring versatile connectivity options. The module can handle an AC switching voltage of up to 42.5 volts RMS and a DC switching voltage of up to 60 volts, with each channel supporting a maximum switching or carry current of 0.5 amperes.
Designed with a non-blocking architecture, it provides increased test configuration flexibility, and offers a 50 ohm characteristic impedance, ensuring signal integrity. The module boasts an insertion loss of less than 3 dB for Row In – Column configurations and less than 1 dB for Row In – Row Out configurations at frequencies up to 300 MHz, maintaining excellent signal fidelity. Additionally, the module supports column expansion, further enhancing its adaptability for complex test setups.
With a limit of 40 simultaneous relay drives and an operate and release time of a mere 0.25 milliseconds, the PXIe-2541 provides rapid switching capabilities. Its built-in mechanical relays are designed for longevity, offering a life span of 1 x 107 cycles, which ensures reliable performance over extensive use.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | National Instruments PXIe-2541 PXI RF Matrix Switch Module |
| Part Number | 780587-41 |
| Frequency Range | Up to 300 MHz |
| Topology | 8×12 Matrix |
| AC Switching Voltage (RMS Max) | 42.5 volts |
| DC Switching Voltage (Max) | 60 volts |
| Switching/Carry Current (Max) | 0.5 amperes (per channel) |
| Design | Non-blocking |
| Characteristic Impedance | 50 ohm |
| Insertion Loss (Row In – Column, ≤300 MHz) | < 3 dB |
| Insertion Loss (Row In – Row Out, ≤300 MHz) | < 1 dB |
| Column Expansion Feature | Supported |
| Simultaneous Relay Drive Limit | 40 relays maximum |
| Operate and Release Time (Max) | 0.25 milliseconds |
| Mechanical Relay Life | 1 x 107Question 1: What are the AC and DC switching voltage capacities of the National Instruments PXIe-2541 PXI RF Matrix Switch Module, and how does its non-blocking architecture improve test configuration flexibility? Answer 1: The National Instruments PXIe-2541 PXI RF Matrix Switch Module features an 8×12 matrix topology with a frequency range up to 300 MHz, can handle AC switching voltages up to 42.5 volts RMS, DC switching voltages up to 60 volts, and supports a maximum switching or carry current of 0.5 amperes per channel. Question 2: What are the primary features and specifications of the National Instruments PXIe-2541 PXI RF Matrix Switch Module, including its frequency range, matrix topology, switching voltages, and current handling capabilities? Question 3: What are the key features and specifications of the National Instruments PXIe-2541 PXI RF Matrix Switch Module, including its frequency range, voltage handling capabilities, and switching speeds? Question 4: What are the key features and specifications of the National Instruments PXIe-2541 PXI RF Matrix Switch Module with part number 780587-41 regarding its frequency range, matrix topology, voltage handling capabilities, and architecture? Question 5: What is the frequency range and maximum DC switching voltage of the National Instruments PXIe-2541 PXI RF Matrix Switch Module with part number 780587-41? |
