Description
The National Instruments PXI-2596 PXI RF Multiplexer Switch Module, with the part number 193271F-01L and an alternate part number of 778572-96, falls under the category of PXI Switches. This model, PXI-2596, is designed to facilitate the routing of RF or microwave signals in automated test applications, making it a critical component in many systems.
One of the key specifications of this module is its switching capability, which extends up to 26.5 GHz. It also boasts a remarkably low insertion loss of less than 1 dB up to 26.5 GHz, ensuring minimal signal degradation during the switching process. This performance is achieved using high-quality microwave relays from Radiall, known for their reliability and efficiency in signal routing.
Regarding compatibility, this module is designed to work seamlessly with NI PXI-5671 2.7 GHz vector signal generator and NI PXI-5660 2.7 GHz vector signal analyzer. This compatibility extends to software as well, with the module supporting a variety of National Instruments software such as NI Switch Executive 2.1, NI TestStand, and NI LabVIEW, as well as third-party software like Microsoft Excel and NI LabWindows/CVI, facilitating a wide range of automated test applications.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 193271F-01L |
| Alternate Part Number | 778572-96 |
| Category | PXI Switches |
| Model | PXI-2596 |
| Description | National Instruments PXI-2596 PXI RF Multiplexer Switch Module |
| Switching Capability | 26.5 GHz |
| Insertion Loss | Less than 1 dB up to 26.5 GHz |
| Relay Type | Microwave relays from Radiall |
| Application | Routing RF or microwave signals in automated test applications |
| Compatible Equipment | NI PXI-5671 2.7 GHz vector signal generator, NI PXI-5660 2.7 GHz vector signal analyzer |
| Software Compatibility | NI Switch Executive 2.1, NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, NI LabWindows/CVI, Microsoft Excel |
Question 1: What is the switching capability of the PXI-2596?
Answer 1: Up to 26.5 GHz
Question 2: What is the insertion loss of the PXI-2596?
Answer 2: Less than 1 dB up to 26.5 GHz
Question 3: Which RF devices is the PXI-2596 compatible with?
Answer 3: NI PXI-5671 vector signal generator, NI PXI-5660 analyzer
Question 4: What software supports the PXI-2596 module?
Answer 4: NI Switch Executive 2.1, NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, others
Question 5: What type of relays does the PXI-2596 use?
Answer 5: High-quality microwave relays from Radiall
