The Single-Pole Double-Throw Topology
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The single-pole double-throw (SPDT) topology is composed of one-pole, two-throw relays. Based on
the default position of the pole, one throw is considered normally open (NO) while the
other is normally closed (NC). Refer to the NI Product Documentation Center
for more information about SPDT topologies.
Note You can resize the SFP window to see
more SPDT relays.
Refer to the schematic below for an example of the NI PXI-2566 in the 16-SPDT topology.
Make an SPDT Connection
Click on an individual relay to make an SPDT connection. To connect no5 to com5, for example, simply click on the relay. The pole connects no5 to com5, and the NI-SWITCH SFP makes the appropriate connect/disconnect calls to the driver.