Hardware Topics

From this page you can access a list of FAQ's related to hardware issues, to access the information just click on the page indicated on the left hand side

Switching Architectures		Some guidance on choosing switching architectures and explanation of the terminology
Relay Reliability		Find information on relay reliability: What causes relays to fail How to calculate MTBF
Expanding a Matrix Size		If you need to consider using multiple devices or modules to create a larger matrix here is a useful guide to how to do - assuming you cannot use the better alternative of a fully integrated design
Understanding the BRIC		What is a BRIC? Learn more here
Fault Insertion		Want to know more about fault insertion and what modules to select? Try this page
Resistance Measurements with a DMM		Understand how a DMM performs 2,4 and 6 wire measurements.
Platform Selection		Not sure what platform to use for your switching application? Find some useful help form this page
41-610 Output Frequency Response		Find out why the 41-610 has a sinx/x frequency response - it is true of all ARB's
Relay Characteristics		If you have questions about relay specifications and characteristics look in this section for more information
Resistor Modules		Find useful information about resistor modules from this page
How to Test a Switching Module		If you need to test a switching module or device look for guidance on how to from this page
Managing screen connections on switch modules		Exactly how do you use the screen connection on a switching module? The answer is that all depends. Find out why here
Getting more current from 41-650		Got enough voltage from 41-650 High Voltage Amplifier but need more current? Try the tips described in this page to solve your problem
PXI Power Limitations for Switch Modules		The PXI standard requires the chassis to be able to dissipate an average of 25W per slot. For some types of switching there are circumstances where this can be exceeded. This page will provide some help if you have thermal issues.
PXI Power Supply Considerations		PXI chassis cannot support modules in all slots that consume high power supply currents. Look for some guidance here
Battery Simulator Transients		A guide to how to minimize load transients when using a battery simulator
40-412 Read back		Understand why the two versions of 40-412 have different read back speeds
BRIC A Versions		Understand how the A versions of BRIC's differ from the older versions
Increasing the current from 41-740 or 41-742 PSU		Need to increase the current capability of a 41-740 or 41-742, find out out from this page