Description
The National Instruments PXIe-2515 (Part Number: 780587-15) is a robust Signal Insertion Switch Module that features 35 channels, designed to efficiently handle a maximum of 30 volts channel-to-ground switching voltage and a maximum of 3 watts per channel switching power. With the capability to manage up to 0.25 amperes for switching and 0.3 amperes for carrying current, this module is engineered for precision with a typical channel-to-channel skew of less than 130 picoseconds and a typical channel-to-control skew of less than 290 picoseconds.
The module’s dynamic performance is further highlighted by its ability to simultaneously drive up to 48 relays for PXI or PXI Express systems, with reed relays that boast a nominal operation time of just 0.25 milliseconds. Connectivity options include two BNC female and two VHDCI female connectors, ensuring versatile integration with a variety of setups. Additionally, a range of accessories is available for purchase, allowing users to tailor the module to their specific testing and analysis requirements.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | PXIe-2515 (780587-15) |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Channel Count | 35 channels |
| Type | Signal Insertion Switch Module |
| Max Channel-to-Ground Switching Voltage | 30 volts |
| Max Per Channel Switching Power | 3 watts |
| Max Switching and Carry Current | 0.25 A (switching), 0.3 A (carry) |
| Channel-to-Channel Skew (typical) | < 130 picoseconds |
| Channel-to-Control Skew (typical) | < 290 picoseconds |
| Max Simultaneous Drive Limit | 48 relays (PXI or PXI Express) |
| Nominal Relay Operation Time | 0.25 milliseconds |
| Relay Type | Reed relays |
| Connectors | Two BNC female, Two VHDCI female |
| Accessories | Available at an additional cost |
Question 1: What are the current handling capabilities and typical skew specifications of the National Instruments PXIe-2515 Signal Insertion Switch Module?
Answer 1: The channel-to-channel skew specification of the National Instruments PXIe-2515 Signal Insertion Switch Module is less than 130 picoseconds.
Question 2: What is the channel-to-ground switching voltage capacity and maximum switching power per channel of the National Instruments PXIe-2515 Signal Insertion Switch Module?
Answer 2: The reed relays in the National Instruments PXIe-2515 Signal Insertion Switch Module have a nominal operation time of just 0.25 milliseconds, which contributes to the module’s dynamic performance by enabling rapid switching, thereby reducing test times and increasing throughput for PXI or PXI Express systems.
Question 3: What is the operation time of the reed relays in the National Instruments PXIe-2515 Signal Insertion Switch Module, and how does this contribute to the module’s dynamic performance?
Answer 3: The National Instruments PXIe-2515 Signal Insertion Switch Module can handle up to 0.25 amperes for switching and 0.3 amperes for carrying current, with a typical channel-to-channel skew of less than 130 picoseconds and a typical channel-to-control skew of less than 290 picoseconds.
Question 4: What is the channel-to-channel skew specification of the National Instruments PXIe-2515 Signal Insertion Switch Module?
Answer 4: The National Instruments PXIe-2515 Signal Insertion Switch Module can handle a maximum of 30 volts channel-to-ground switching voltage and a maximum of 3 watts per channel switching power.
Question 5: What is the typical channel-to-channel and channel-to-control skew of the National Instruments PXIe-2515 Signal Insertion Switch Module, and what connectivity options does it offer?
Answer 5: The typical channel-to-channel skew of the National Instruments PXIe-2515 Signal Insertion Switch Module is less than 130 picoseconds, and the typical channel-to-control skew is less than 290 picoseconds; it offers connectivity options that include two BNC female and two VHDCI female connectors.
