HP E1468A VXI 8x8 Relay Matrix


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Product Summary

The HP E1468A matrix module is a C-size, 1-slot, register-based VXI module. This module consists of a 64-channel, 2-wire relay component card (uses the same component card as the HP E1460A). A terminal block, that provides 8x8 matrix topology, is included. The HP E1468A matrix switches both high and low on each crosspoint.

Multiple modules can easily be interconnected with the HP E1468-80002 daisy-chain cable. The HP E1468-80002 daisy-chain cable allows quick connect and disconnect of one module from another and is easily attached to expansion connectors on the HP E1468A terminal blocks. For applications requiring more than 64 crosspoints, the HP E1465/66/67A relay matrixes are recommended unless your application requires the high voltage/power capability and superior crosstalk performance of the HP E1468A matrix.


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Product Specifications


Input (HP E1468A)

Maximum voltage (any terminal to any other terminal chassis):
	DC:	220 V
	AC rms:	250 V
 
Maximum current (per channel, non-inductive):
	1 Adc or ac rms (V<30 Vdc/rms)
	0.3 Adc or ac rms (V<220 Vdc/rms)

Maximum power:	
        Per module: 40 VA

DC (HP E1468A)

Maximum thermal offset:	7 µV (per channel, differential Hi-Lo)

Closed channel resistance (per channel):	<1.5 ohms initially
						<3.5 ohms end of relay life

Insulation resistance (between any two points):	5x10E8 ohms (<=40°C, <=95% RH)
						5x10E8 ohms (<=25°C, <=40% RH)

Minimum bandwidth (-3 dB, ZL=ZX=50 ohms):	10 MHz, 25 MHz (typical)


AC (HP E1468A)

Minimum bandwidth (-3 dB, 50 Ohm):  10 MHz, 25 MHz (typical)

Crosstalk (channel-to-channel):	10 kHz:	<-90 dB

Closed channel capacitance:
	Hi-Lo:		650 pF
	Lo-Chassis:	700 pF


General (HP E1468A)

Bias current:	<0.5 nA/Volt
(at 25°C, 25% RH, from Hi or Lo to chassis, per group of 16 channels)

Minimum relay life:		
      No load: 4x10E6 operations
Screw terminal wire Size:	18 to 26 AWG (1.2, 0.9, 0.75, 0.6, 0.5 mm)

VXI Characteristics

VXI device type:        Register-based, A16, slave only
Size:                   C
Slots:                  1 
Connectors:             P1/2
Shared memory:          None
VXI busses:             TTL trigger bus
C-size compatibility:   n/a

Instrument Drivers

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Command module 
 firmware:               ROM 
Command module 
 firmware rev:           A.04
I-SCPI Win 3.1:          Yes
I-SCPI Series 700:       Yes
C-SCPI LynxOS:           Yes
C-SCPI Series 700:       Yes
HP VEE Drivers:          Yes
VXIplug&play Win 
Framework:               Yes
VXIplug&play Win95/NT 
Framework:               Yes
VXIplug&play HP-UX 
Framework:               No (not available at time of publication)

Module Current

                IPM       IDM 
+5 V:           0.1       0.1

Cooling/Slot

Watt/slot:  5.00
deltaP mm H2O:  0.08
Air flow liter/s:  0.42



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Product Ordering Information

HP E1468A	VXI 8x8 Relay Matrix
   Opt 0B3	Service manual  
   Opt W01	3-yr. return to HP to 1-yr. on-site warranty
HP E1468-80001	Extra screw terminal block for the HP E1468A

HPE1468A Technical Specifications Datasheet

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