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153743B-01L

The NI 2542 DC2 is a PXIe RF Relay Module with a quad 2×1 terminator multiplexer, supporting up to 6.6 GHz signals and featuring a mechanical lifetime.

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    Description

    The product with the part number 780587-42 falls under the category of PXI Switches. It is specifically the model PXIe-2542, described as the NI 2542 DC2. This particular model is a type of RF Relay Module and is manufactured by National Instruments. It operates at an input frequency of 10 Megahertz and is designed as a Quad 2×1 Terminator Multiplexer.

    The module features a characteristic impedance of 50 ohms and utilizes AC coupling. It can safely handle DC voltage inputs of up to ±8 volts. In terms of power, it can handle continuous RF power of +30 dBm when on and +20 dBm when off. Impressively, it has a channel to channel skew of less than 3 picoseconds and a propagation delay of 680 picoseconds.

    Its RF signal capability reaches up to 6.6 GHz, and it boasts an unlimited mechanical lifetime. The switch type used in this model is a FET, which contributes to its efficiency and reliability. The dimensions of this PXI switch are 21.6 x 2.0 x 13.0 cm, and it weighs 553 grams.

    Accessories included with this model are an SMA male to male flexible cable in lengths of 0.15m and 0.45m, and an SMA 50 ohm terminating plug. These accessories enhance the module’s versatility and ease of use in a variety of applications.

    Specification Details
    Part Number 780587-42
    Category PXI Switches
    Model PXIe-2542
    Description NI 2542 DC2
    Type RF Relay Module
    Manufacturer National Instruments
    Input Frequency 10 Megahertz
    Configuration Quad 2×1 Terminator Multiplexer
    Characteristic Impedance 50 ohms
    Coupling AC
    Maximum Safe DC Voltage Input ±8 volts
    Continuous RF Power (On/Off) +30 dBm / +20 dBm
    Channel to Channel Skew < 3 picoseconds
    Propagation Delay 680 picoseconds
    RF Signal Capability Up to 6.6 GHz
    Mechanical Lifetime Unlimited
    Switch Type FET
    Dimensions (L x W x H) 21.6 x 2.0 x 13.0 cm
    Weight 553 grams
    Accessories SMA male to male flexible cable (0.15m, 0.45m), SMA 50 ohm terminating plug

    Question 1: What is the part number of the PXIe-2542?
    Answer 1: 780587-42

    Question 2: What is the max RF signal capability of the PXIe-2542?
    Answer 2: Up to 6.6 GHz

    Question 3: What type of switch is used in the PXIe-2542?
    Answer 3: FET

    Question 4: What are the included accessories with the PXIe-2542?
    Answer 4: SMA cables (0.15m and 0.45m), SMA 50 ohm plug

    Question 5: What is the mechanical lifetime of the PXIe-2542?
    Answer 5: Unlimited