Complete Switching Tutorial

Publish Date: May 05, 2011 | 14 Ratings | 4.29 out of 5 |  PDF

Overview

This document is a comprehensive tutorial of National Instruments Switches. Review the basics of relays, learn about switching considerations and read technical documents about switching application. Find out how National Instruments switches can greatly improve your test and measurement applications.

Table of Contents

  1. Next Generation Switching: Density, Price, and SPECS
  2. Relays Used in National Instruments Switches
  3. General Switching Considerations
  4. RF Switching Considerations
  5. Switch Topology
  6. National Instruments Switch Hardware
  7. National Instruments Switch Software
  8. Switching Applications

1. Next Generation Switching: Density, Price, and SPECS

The ATE Challenge
Superior Software Support
Predictable Switch Lifetime
Ensured Quality and Reliability
Compliance and Safety
Scanning Support
The Complete Solution

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2. Relays Used in National Instruments Switches


Relay Forms
Armature
Reed
Solid State Relays (SSR)
FET Switches
Technical Application Notes
Reed Relay Protection
How to Choose the Right Relay
Relay Maintenance Report for National Instruments Switches
Accessing Relay Count Information on NI Switch Modules
Driving External Relays with National Instruments XX67 Switch Series

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3. General Switching Considerations


Relay Life
Contact Resistance
Path Resistance
Thermal EMF
Settling Time / Cycle Process
Switching Inductive Loads
Switching Capacitive Loads
Switching Voltage/Current/Power
Selecting Switch Bandwidth


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4. RF Switching Considerations


Characteristic Impedance
Insertion Loss
Rise Time
Bandwidth
VSWR
Crosstalk
Isolation
Technical Application Notes
Complex RF Switching Architectures -- Part I
Complex RF Switching Architectures -- Part II
Advanced Signal Routing with the NI PXI-2593 and NI SCXI-1193 RF Switches

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5. Switch Topology


Understanding Switch Topologies
Creating a Large Switch Matrix
Matrix Switch Expansion Guide
Common Matrix Configurations

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6. National Instruments Switch Hardware



Choosing a Switch Platform: PXI or SCXI
Advances in PXI Switching -- Enabling High-Performance ATE
Safety Isolation
Measurements Categories (CAT I, II etc.)
Pollution Degree
Switches
Matrix Switch Modules
Multiplexer Switch Modules
General-Purpose
RF Switches
Relay Drivers
Switch Accessories
NI-Switch Getting Started Guide
Signal Connectivity Solutions
Switch Controllers
Matrix/Chassis Expansion
Mating Connectors for NI Switches


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7. National Instruments Switch Software


High-Performance Switch Driver Software: NI-SWITCH
NI Switch Executive -- Switch Management Software
NI Switch Executive Simplifies Switching in Your ATE Systems
Optimize Manufacturing Test Throughput Using Measurement Hardware Synchronization
Programming API for National Instruments Switches
How to Avoid the 7 Most Common Problems in Switch Programming
NI-Switch Help
Lowering the Cost of Test with Integrated Switch Management

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8. Switching Applications

Multi-Module Scanning with National Instruments' Switches
Common Switch Configurations for NI Modular Instruments
Using the SCXI-1129 as a 1-Wire Matrix
Using the SCXI-1160/1161 as a High-Voltage, High-Current Multiplexer
Configuring the SCXI-1127/1128 as a 32x1 Matrix
Controlling Relays on the Fly
Personal ATE -- Bringing ATE Technologies to the Desktop
Comprehensive List of Switching Application Notes and example programs on www.ni.com

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