The Keysight (formerly Agilent / HP) E1442A is a C-size, 1-slot, register-based VXI module designed for high-density switching applications. It features 64 independent Single-Pole Double-Throw (SPDT / Form C) armature relays, making it highly versatile for routing signals in automated test environments.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | VXIbus |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | VXI backplane (+5 V, +12 V) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 262 mm × 30.5 mm × 340 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
System & Chassis Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | VXI C-size |
| Number of Slots Required | 1 |
| Module Type | Register-based |
| VXIbus Revision Compatibility | 1.4 |
RF, Electrical & Calibration Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 64 |
| Switch Configuration | SPDT (Form C) |
| Relay Type | Latching armature |
| Maximum Switching Voltage (DC) | 150 V |
| Maximum Switching Voltage (AC) | 150 V rms |
| Maximum Switching Current per Channel | 1 A |
| Maximum Carry Current per Channel | 1 A |
| Maximum Switching Power per Channel (DC) | 30 W |
| Maximum Switching Power per Channel (AC) | 62.5 VA |
Connectivity & Host Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Terminal Block Compatibility | E1442-80001 (Option 010 screw terminal block) |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +75 °C |
Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Closed Channel Resistance | < 1.5 Ω (initial) |
| Insulation Resistance | > 10^9 Ω |
| Maximum Common Mode Voltage | 150 V DC or AC rms |
AC Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth (-3 dB) | 10 MHz (typical into 50 Ω) |
| Crosstalk (typical, 100 kHz) | < -60 dB (into 50 Ω) |
| Crosstalk (typical, 1 MHz) | < -40 dB (into 50 Ω) |
| Crosstalk (typical, 10 MHz) | < -20 dB (into 50 Ω) |
Switching Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Switching Time | < 15 ms |
Reliability
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Relay Life (no load) | 10^7 operations |
| Relay Life (rated load) | 10^5 operations |
VXI Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| VXI Device Type | Register-based |
Software & Programming
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Programming Language Support | SCPI (when used with a VXI Command Module), Register-level commands |
| Drivers Provided | IVI-COM, IVI-C, Labview, Plug & Play |
Technology
VXI Switching
Applications
Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Signal Routing, General Purpose Switching
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