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780587-42

The NI PXIe-2542 is a PXI Switch with a 6.6 GHz, 50 Ohm solid-state quad SPDT, featuring a quad 2×1 terminator and up to ±8 volts DC input.

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    The NI PXIe-2542 is a high-performance, solid-state quad SPDT switch with a part number of 780587-42. It falls under the category of PXI Switches, designed to operate within the PXIe modular instrumentation system. This model boasts an impressive input frequency starting from 10 Megahertz and supports a Quad 2×1 terminator multiplexer configuration.

    With a characteristic impedance of 50 ohms and AC coupling, the NI PXIe-2542 is engineered to handle a maximum safe DC voltage input of ±8 volts. It is capable of delivering a continuous RF power of +30 dBm when powered on and +20 dBm when powered off, ensuring reliable performance across a wide range of operating conditions.

    The device features an exceptionally low channel to channel skew of less than 3 picoseconds, coupled with a propagation delay of 680 picoseconds, making it highly suitable for applications requiring precise timing and synchronization. The RF signal frequency range extends up to 6.6 GHz, allowing it to accommodate a broad spectrum of RF signals.

    One of the remarkable attributes of the NI PXIe-2542 is its unlimited mechanical lifetime, highlighting its durability and reliability. The switch employs FET technology to achieve superior performance with minimal signal distortion. Moreover, the dimensions of the switch are specified as 21.6 x, indicating its compact size for easy integration into PXIe systems.

    In summary, the NI PXIe-2542 stands out as a robust and versatile PXI switch option, offering solid-state reliability, extensive frequency range support, and exceptional performance characteristics suitable for a wide array of RF switching applications.

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    Specification Detail
    Part Number 780587-42
    Category PXI Switches
    Model PXIe-2542
    Description NI PXIe-2542 6.6 GHz 50 Ohm Solid State Quad SPDT
    Input Frequency 10 Megahertz
    Multiplexer Configuration Quad 2×1 terminator
    Characteristic Impedance 50 ohms
    Coupling AC
    Maximum Safe DC Voltage Input ±8 volts
    Continuous RF Power (Power On/Off) +30 dBm / +20 dBm
    Channel to Channel Skew <3 picoseconds
    Propagation Delay 680 picoseconds
    RF Signal Frequency Range Up to 6.6 GHz
    Mechanical Lifetime Unlimited
    Switch Type FET
    Dimensions (L x W x H) 21.6 x

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

    Question 2: What is the maximum RF signal frequency for the PXIe-2542?
    Answer 2: 6.6 GHz

    Question 3: What is the max DC voltage input for the PXIe-2542?
    Answer 3: ±8 volts

    Question 4: What type of technology does the PXIe-2542 use?
    Answer 4: FET technology

    Question 5: What is the channel to channel skew of the PXIe-2542?
    Answer 5: <3 picoseconds