HP E2273A 8-Channel Form C Switch M-Module

The HP E2273A 8-Channel Form C Switch is a single-wide, register-based M- Module. It provides eight individual Form C (SPDT) channels for general purpose switching and control of external devices. Using an external power supply, you can use the module to drive programmable attenuators and microwave switches. In critical applications where signal integrity is important, use the module to drive microwave relays at the test setup instead of extending your test signal cables to the switch driver.

Logic on the card provides for maskable interrupts (INTC type) once the requested relay movements complete.

With each M-Module having its own address within the HP E2250A and HP E2251A M-Module carriers, you have the flexibility to use the M-Modules in many combinations. This flexibility allows you to get the amount of functionality you need in smaller blocks, lowering your overall system costs. Please see the HP E2250A or HP E2251A Technical Specifications for M-Module slot requirements.

Refer to the Related Links Section below for instrument driver availability and downloading instructions, as well as for recent product updates, if applicable.

[ Features ]

Single wide, register based
8 SPDT armature relays for general purpose switching
Can be used to drive microwave switches

[ Specifications ]

VXI Characteristics
VXI device type:      Register based
Data transfer bus:    n/a
Size:                 n/a
Slots:                n/a
Connectors:           n/a
Shared memory:        n/a
VXI busses:           n/a
C-size compatibility: Yes, with HP E2251A



Instrument Drivers

See the HP Website (http://www.hp.com/go/inst_drivers) for
driver availability and downloading.

Command module firmware:       
Command module firmware rev:   A.08
I-SCPI Windows 3.1:            No
I-SCPI Series 700:             No
C-SCPI LynxOS:                 No
C-SCPI Series 700:             No
HP Panel Drivers:              No
VXIplug&play Windows®
Framework:                     No
VXIplug&play Windows
95/NT® Framework:              Yes
VXIplug&play HP-UX
Framework:                     10.2 planned 1998



Module Current
        I_PM         I_DM
+5 V:   0.020 A     0.010 A
+12 V:  0.130 A     0.130 A
–12 V:  0           0
+24 V:  0           0
–24 V:  0           0
–5.2 V: 0           0
–2 V:   0           0

[ Ordering ]

HP E2273A 8-Ch Form C Switch M-Module Opt W01 3 year Return to HP to 1 year OnSite Warranty

Trademarks:
Windows and NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

[ Key Literature ]

HP E2273A Technical Specifications Datasheet

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[ Related ]

Related Information:

HP E2273A/74A Switch M-Modules Users Manual

Instrument Drivers

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M-Modules