Keysight Technologies PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A Data Sheet 02 | Keysight | PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A – Data Sheet 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 03 | Keysight | PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A – Data Sheet Easy Setup... Test... and Maintenance Hardware platform Drivers Compliance 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. 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. 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. Software platform Easy software integration IO libraries 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. 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. Figure 1. Multiplexer switch soft front panel 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. 04 | Keysight | PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A – Data Sheet Specifications and Characteristics Specification and characteristic summary Following is a summary of specifications and characteristics for the Keysight PXI multiplexer switches. More detailed specifications and characteristics for each module are featured later in this document. Multiplexer switch specification and characteristic summary Multiplexer switches Description Type # slots Channels Switch speed Max voltage (typical) (typical) Current switch/ carry (typical) Relay type Connectors M9101A High-density multiplexer PXI 1-slot 64 channels 2-wire 1000 µsec1 100 Vrms2 0.5 A/1.0 A Reed 200 LFH connector block or cable M9102A High-density multiplexer PXI 1-slot 128 channels 1-wire 1000 µsec1 100 Vrms2 0.5 A/1.0 A Reed 200 LFH connector block or cable M9103A High-density multiplexer PXI 1-slot 99 channels 1-wire 4.5 msec1 100 Vrms2 1.0 A/1.0 A Armature 200 LFH connector block or cable 1. Contact factory for more information. 2. Not for connection to mains. 05 | Keysight | PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A – Data Sheet Specifications and Characteristics M9101A PXI high-density multiplexer The M9101A high-density, 64-channel multiplexer has been designed to route many different channels to a single point. The relays are capable of switching up to 100 Vrms, with up to 20 W of power, and are ideal for routing analog signals to test instruments in automated test environments (ATE) or data acquisition systems. Each channel has a high and a low connection for 2-wire switching, while an isolation switch connects all closed channels to the module common to minimize capacitive loading and leakage currents in large multiplexer configurations. Easily connect the multiplexer with a high-density, 200-pin low force helix (LFH) connector or cable. M9101A specifications and characteristics General specifications Channels 64 Switch type High-density, 2-wire reed Max volts1 100 Vrms Max current switch/carry 0.5 A/1.0 A Switching characteristics, nominal Max power Switch speed 10 W (typical)2 1000 usec Initial path resistance, differential (typical) 800 mΩ Connectors 200 LFH connector block or cable Bandwidth 5 MHz DC isolation, Ch-Ch, Ch-Gnd 25C/40%RH (typical) 25C/80%RH (typical) 40C/80%RH (typical) 1x109 Ω 1x10 8 Ω 1x10 6 Ω Thermal offset Contact factory operations2 Relay life, Low power load (typical) Rated power load (typical) 1x109 > 5x10 6 1. Not for connection to mains. 2. Relay life is defined as path resistance < 1.5 Ω. Figure 2. M9101A 64-ch, 2-wire, reed relays Figure 3. 200 LFH connector block 06 | Keysight | PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A – Data Sheet Specifications and Characteristics M9102A PXI high-density multiplexer The M9102A high-density, 128-channel multiplexer features 1-wire, high-speed, long-life reed relays capable of switching up to 100 Vrms, with up to 20 W of power. The modules’ isolation switch connects the closed channels to the module common. Create a larger multiplexer by linking the common connections on multiple PXI cards. Easily connect the multiplexer with a high-density, 200-pin low force helix (LFH) connector or cable. M9102A specifications and characteristics General specifications Channels 128 Switch type High-density, 1-wire reed Max volts1 100 Vrms Max current switch/carry 0.5 A/1.0 A Switching characteristics, nominal Max power 10 W Switch speed (typical) 1000 usec Initial path resistance, single ended (typical) 400 mΩ Connectors 200 LFH connector block or cable Bandwidth 5 MHz DC isolation, Ch-Ch, Ch-Gnd 25C/40%RH (typical) 25C/0%RH (typical) 40C/0%RH (typical) 1x109 Ω 1x10 8 Ω 1x10 6 Ω Thermal offset Contact factory operations2 Figure 4. M9102A 128-ch, 1-wire, reed relays Relay life, Low power load (typical) Rated power load (typical) 1x109 > 5x10 6 1. Not for connection to mains. 2. Relay life is defined as path resistance < 1.5 Ω. 07 | Keysight | PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A – Data Sheet Specifications and Characteristics M9103A PXI high-density multiplexer The M9103A is a high-density, 99-channel, high-powered armature relay multiplexer. Each channel has a high and low for 2-wire switching and can switch up to 100 Vrms, with up to 60 W of power. The modules’ isolation switch connects the closed channels to the module common. Easily connect to the multiplexer with a high-density, 200-pin low force helix (LFH) connector or cable. M9103A specifications and characteristics General specifications Channels 99 Switch type 2-wire armature Max volts1 Max current switch/carry 100 Vrms 1A Switching characteristics, nominal Max power 60 W Switch speed (typical) 4.5 msec Initial path resistance, differential (typical)2 < 500 mΩ Connectors 200 LFH connector block or cable Bandwidth 1 MHz DC isolation, Ch-Ch, Ch-Gnd 25C/40%RH (typical) 25C/80%RH (typical) 40C/80%RH (typical) 1x109 Ω 1x107 Ω 1x105 Ω Thermal offset, differential (typical) Relay life, operations Low power load (typical) Rated power load (typical) 5 µV > 2.5x10 6 > 1x105 Figure 5. M9103A 99-ch, 2-wire, EM relays 1. Not for connection to mains. 2. Channel resistance is typically < 1.5 Ω but can go as high as 50 Ω when a channel is used in measurement applications with < 10 mA load current. Increased relay channel resistance for measurements with load currents below 10 mA can occur on cards that have been out of service or following relay inactivity for periods greater than 1 week. Switching relays for 2K cycles prior to use may reduce the variation in channel resistance. Keysight recommends the use of 4-wire Ohms for resistance measurements. For high accuracy voltage measurements, select the DMM input resistance setting of >10 G ohms to minimize the impact of relay contact resistance. 08 | Keysight | PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A – Data Sheet Specifications and Characteristics General specifications Slot type PXI 1-slot Connector type 200 LFH connector block or cable Environmental characteristics 1, 2 Temperature Operating: 0 to 55 °C Non-operating: –40 to +70 °C Relative humidity Relative humidity: Up to 95% R.H. at 40 °C, non-condensing, pollution degree 1 EMC European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC –– IEC/EN 61326-1 –– CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, Class A –– AS/NZS CISPR 11 –– ICES/NMB-001 Canadian ISM device ICS-001 Safety European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC –– ETL, UL/IEC/EN 61010-1, 2nd Edition Altitude under relative humidity Altitude: up to 4.6 km (15,000 ft) Warm-up time 15 minutes, max 1. Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of storage, transportation, and end-use; those stresses include, but are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, and power line conditions. 2. Test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to MIL-PRF-28800F class 3. Physical characteristics Dimensions –– 3U/1-slot PXI/CompactPCI standard –– Connector slot compatibility: cPCI (J1), PXI-1, PXIe hybrid slot –– Front panel complies with IEEE1101.10 certification and compliance Weight M9101A M9102A M9103A 220 g (0.49 lbs) 220 g (0.49 lbs) 230 g (0.51 lbs) M9101A M9102A M9103A 0 0 0 +5 V 134 mA (280 mA) (typ) 134 mA (280 mA) (typ) 300 mA (typ) +12 V 0 0 0 Power requirements +3.3 V 09 | Keysight | PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A – Data Sheet Specifications and Characteristics System requirements Topic Windows 7 and Vista Requirements Windows XP Requirements Operating systems Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista, SP1 and SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows XP, Service Pack 3 Processor speed 1 GHz 32-bit (x86), 1 GHz 64-bit (x64) (no support for Itanium 64) 600 MHz or higher required 800 MHz recommended Available memory 4 GB minimum 8 GB or greater recommended 3 GB minimum Available disk space1 1.5 GB available hard disk space, includes: –– 1 GB available for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP12 –– 100 MB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite 1.5 GB available hard disk space, includes: –– 1 GB available for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP12 –– 100 MB for Keysight IO Libraries Suite Video Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB graphics memory recommended (Super VGA graphics is supported) Super VGA (800 x 600) 256 colors or more Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater 1. Because of the installation procedure, less memory may be required for operation than is required for installation. 2. .NET Framework Runtime Components are installed by default with Windows Vista and Windows 7. Therefore, you may not need this amount of available disk space. 10 | Keysight | PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A – Data Sheet Software Instrument connection software Keysight IO Library Keysight IO Libraries Suite offers a single entry point for a connection to modular and traditional instruments. It automatically discovers interfaces, chassis, instruments, and identifies updates to IVI instrument drivers. IO Libraries Suite safely installs in side-by-side mode with NI I/O software. Free software www.keysight.com/find/iosuite The Keysight Connection Expert is the Graphical User interface included in the IO Libraries Suite that allows you to search for, verify and update IVI instrument and soft front panel drivers for modular and traditional instruments. Free software included in the IO Libraries www.keysight.com/find/iosuite The PXI module includes a Soft Front Panel (SFP), a software-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) which enables the instrument’s capabilities from your PC. Included on CD-Rom with module Module management Keysight Connection Expert Module setup and usage Keysight soft front panel Programming Drivers Development environments lVI-COM IVI-C LabVIEW Visual Basic Visual Studio (VB.NET, C#, C/C++) VEE LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, MATLAB Included on CD-Rom with module Command Expert Assists in finding the right instrument commands and setting correct parameters. A simple interface includes documentation, examples, syntax checking, command execution and debug tools to build sequences for integration in Excel, MATLAB, Visual Studio, LabVIEW, VEE, SystemVue. Free software www.keysight.com/find/commandexpert Programming examples Each module includes programming Program examples available for LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Studio C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, and MATLAB Programming assitance 11 | Keysight | PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A – Data Sheet Configuration and Ordering Hardware Related products Model Description Model Description Each switch includes: Getting started guide, software drivers, and Keysight I/O libraries M9018A 18-slot PXIe chassis: 18-slot, 3U, 8 GB/s M9021A PCIe® cable interface: Gen 2, x8 PXI high-density multiplexer: 64-ch, 2-wire, 100 Vrms/1 A, reed relays M9045B PCIe ExpressCard adaptor: Gen 1 M9102A PXI high-density multiplexer: 128-ch, 1-wire, 100 Vrms/1 A, reed relays Y1200B PCIe cable: x4 to x8, 2.0 m (used with M9045B) M9048A PCIe desktop PC adapter: Gen 2, x8 M9103A PXI high-density multiplexer: 99-ch, 2-wire, 100 Vrms/1 A, armature relays Y1202A PCIe cable: x8, 2.0 m (used with M9048A) M9101A Software Accessories Model Description Y1182A PXI connector block: 200-pin, shielded, male Y1189A PXI connector cable: 200-pin, LFH male to four 50 pin Dtype female connectors, 1 meter Y1190A PXI connector cable: 200-pin, LFH male to four 50 pin Dtype female connectors, 2 meter Recommended chassis configuration For the ultimate inw speed and flexibility, combine your switches with other PXI modules in the Keysight M9018A PXIe chassis as follows: –– Select a PXIe system module, PCIe cable interface, or embedded controller (the Keysight M9021A is recommended) –– If an external computer is being used, select an appropriate PC interface card (the Keysight M9047A is recommended with an external PC) –– Select an appropriate cable to connect the computer interface board to the system module (the Y1202A is recommended to connect the M9047A and M9021A) –– Select rack mount and EMC filler panel kits as required Model Description Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64-bit) Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64-bit) Standard compliant drivers IVI-COM, IVI-C, LabVIEW, MATLAB Supported application development environments (ADE) Visual Studio (VB.NET, C#, C/C++), LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, MATLAB Keysight IO Libraries Includes: VISA Libraries, Keysight Connection Expert, IO Monitor 12 | Keysight | PXI Multiplexer Switch Modules M9101A, M9102A, M9103A – Data Sheet Definitions for specifications Specifications describe the warranted performance of calibrated instruments that have been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the operating temperature range of 0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise stated, and after a 45 minute warm-up period. Data represented in this document are specifications unless otherwise noted. Characteristics describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product. Characteristics are often referred to as Typical or Nominal values. –– Typical describes characteristic performance, which 80% of the instruments will meet when operated over a 20 to 30 °C temperature range. Typical performance is not warranted. –– Nominal describes representative performance that is useful in the application of the product when operated over a 20 to 30 °C temperature range. Nominal performance is not warranted. Note: All graphs contain measured data from several units at room temperature unless otherwise noted. 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