PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A

PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A

Data Sheets

Overview

Product description

The PXI multiplexer switch modules deliver high-speed signal routing of many different channels to a single point, and are ideal for routing multiple analog signals to a measurement device in Automated Test Environments (ATE) or data acquisition systems.

These switches can operate in a break-before-make mode, ensuring no two points are connected at the same time, or, when needed, allowing multiple channels to be connected simultaneously.

The modules include an isolation switch that connects the closed channels to a module common, which minimizes the capacitive loading and leakage currents in larger multiplexer systems. You can also expand multiplexers by linking the common connections of multiple PXI cards.

Installation and configuration is fast and easy with standard cable connections or an optional connector block, soft front panels, and Keysight Technologies, Inc. Connection Expert. In addition, software drivers support the most common programming environments such as Visual Studio, C, C++, Visual Basic, MATLAB, and LabVIEW.

Applications

  •  Aerospace and defense
  •  Automotive
  •  Electronic test
  •  Medical
  •  Semiconductor

Features

  •  Delivers high-speed signal routing of many different channels to a single point
  •  High-speed, long-life reed relays or higher power armature relays
  •  Modules operate in break-before-make mode ensuring only one channel is connected at a time
  •  Software drivers support the most common programming environments
  •  Optional connector blocks offer reliable measurements from robust, high-pincount interconnects
  •  PXI Chassis connector compatibility: cPCI (J1), PXI-1 (J1 only), PXIe hybrid slot
  •  Easy programming and control with soft front panels and Keysight’s Command Expert

Customer values

  •  Get the performance you need with 500 μsec switches or up to 60 W per channel
  •  Ensure no two points are connected at the same time
  •  Scan many points in a compact space
  •  Work in your programming environment of choice and reduce development time
  •  Fast and easy module installation and configuration

Easy Setup... Test... and Maintenance

Hardware platform

Compliance

The multiplexer switch modules are PXI compliant with a J1 connector and can be used in PXI chassis with cPCI (J1), PXI-1 (J1 only), or PXIe hybrid slot connectors.

The PXI format offers high performance in a small, rugged package. It is an ideal deployment platform for many automated test systems. In addition, a wide array of complementary PXI products are currently available, such as multimeters, waveform generators, local oscillators, digitizers, and RF switch modules.

Software platform

IO libraries

Keysight IO Libraries Suite offers fast and easy instrument connections and now extends to modular instruments. IO Libraries Suite 16 adds support for PXI, helping you display all of the modules in your system, whether they are PXI, PXIe, or AXIe, as well as view information about installed software.

In addition, the new version allows you to more easily find the right driver and start module soft front panels directly with Keysight Connection Expert.

Drivers

Keysight provides instrument drivers that work with your choice of software, saving time and preserving software and hardware investments. Keysight modular instruments come with IVI-COM, IVI-C, and LabVIEW software drivers that work in the most popular test and measurement development environments including LabVIEW, MATLAB, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Studio C, C++, C#, VEE, and Visual Basic.

With a broad selection of drivers already included, any Keysight PXI Multiplexer switch can be swapped out, replaced, or upgraded with the latest version, requiring only minimal software adjustments.

Easy software integration

In addition, application code examples are included for LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Studio C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, and MATLAB, providing switch set-up and basic functionality. These application code examples are easily modified to quickly integrate the switch module into your measurement system.

Software applications

Keysight soft front panels provide easy-to-use instrument communications. The switch graphical user interface guides developers through module setup so users can quickly configure the switch states. Switch control is also possible through the wide selection of instrument program interfaces.