Description
The Part Number for this product is 778572-99, categorizing it under PXI Switches. Specifically, it is the PXI-2599 model, designed as a Dual SPDT, 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω PXI RF Relay Module.
For its electrical characteristics, the module boasts a Maximum Carry Current (Per Channel) of 1.73 Arms, with a Maximum RF Carry Power of 150 W at a 50 Ω load. The Minimum Switch Load it can handle is -35 dBm, and it features an Insertion Loss of less than 0.7 dB. Its Voltage Standing Wave Ratio is less than 1.7, and it offers Open Channel Isolation of more than 55 dB. The RF Carry Power is specified at 25 W for frequencies up to 26.5 GHz.
This module falls under Measurement Category I, with a Signal Voltage tolerance of up to ≤ 100 V and a Surge Voltage Withstand capacity of 500 V. The Recommended Cycle Speed for operations is 5 channels/s. Furthermore, the Contact Material used is Beryllium copper, gold-plated, ensuring durability and reliability.
Speaking of durability, the Expected Mechanical Relay Life is an impressive 1 × 107 cycles. Physically, it weighs 260 g (9.2 oz.) and has dimensions of 21.6 cm x 2.0 cm x 13.0 cm (H x W x L). As a Module Size, it fits into a
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 778572-99 |
| Category | PXI Switches |
| Model | PXI-2599 |
| Type | Dual SPDT, 26.5 GHz, 50 Ω PXI RF Relay Module |
| Maximum Carry Current (Per Channel) | 1.73 Arms |
| Maximum RF Carry Power | 150 W (at 50 Ω load) |
| Minimum Switch Load | -35 dBm |
| Insertion Loss | < 0.7 dB |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | < 1.7 |
| Open Channel Isolation | > 55 dB |
| RF Carry Power | 25 W (≤26.5 GHz) |
| Measurement Category | I |
| Signal Voltage | ≤ 100 V |
| Surge Voltage Withstand | 500 V |
| Recommended Cycle Speed | 5 channels/s |
| Contact Material | Beryllium copper, gold-plated |
| Expected Mechanical Relay Life | 1 × 107 cycles |
| Weight | 260 g (9.2 oz.) |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) | 21.6 cm x 2.0 cm x 13.0 cm |
| Module Size | 3U, one slot, PXI module |
| Trigger Lines | PXI trigger lines
Question 1: What’s the max RF carry power of PXI-2599? Question 2: What is the insertion loss for PXI-2599? Question 4: What’s the max carry current per channel of PXI-2599? Question 5: What is the expected mechanical relay life of PXI-2599? |


