NI PXIE-4142
Product Description
The NI PXIE – 4142 is a 4 – channel source measure unit (SMU) engineered to meet the demands of high – pin – count applications. This module is a versatile and high – performance tool for engineers involved in building PXI systems that require precise voltage or current sourcing and measurement.
It features 4 – quadrant operation, enabling it to source and measure both positive and negative voltages and currents. Each channel is equipped with integrated remote (4 – wire) sensing. This remote sensing capability is crucial as it helps ensure highly accurate measurements even when long test leads are utilized, minimizing the impact of lead resistance on the measurement results.
The fast sample rate of the PXIE – 4142 is a significant advantage. It can notably reduce measurement times, allowing for more efficient testing processes. Additionally, it can capture transient device characteristics, which is essential for understanding the behavior of devices under test (DUTs) during short – lived events. This also enables quick I – V (current – voltage) characterization of DUTs, providing valuable insights into the electrical properties of components such as semiconductors, power electronics, and more.
With its high – speed sequencing engine, the PXIE – 4142 offers enhanced synchronization capabilities. All the SMU channels can be synchronized with each other, or with other instruments in the PXI system, such as switches or high – speed digital test modules. This synchronization feature is vital for complex test setups where coordinated operation of multiple instruments is required to achieve accurate and meaningful test results.
Product Parameters
- Number of Channels: 4 independent channels.
- Voltage Range: Each channel can source and measure voltages in the range of – 24 V to 24 V.
- Current Range: The current range per channel is – 150 mA to 150 mA.
- Measurement Resolution: It has a high – resolution current measurement down to 100 pA, enabling detection of very small current changes.
- Pulse Width: Capable of generating pulses with a width as short as 200 ns, useful for applications that require precise pulse generation and measurement.
- Accuracy: Offers high – accuracy measurements, with an overall accuracy of approximately 0.1% of the full – scale value, ensuring reliable data for critical testing and characterization tasks.
- Temperature Range: Operates within a temperature range of 0 °C to 55 °C, suitable for a wide range of laboratory and industrial environments.
Product Specifications
- Model Number: PXIE – 4142.
- Part Number: 782430 – 01.
- Manufacturer: National Instruments.
- Dimensions: Approximately 0.8 in. (Width) x 5.1 in. (Height) x 8.5 in. (Depth), designed to fit into standard PXI chassis with a compact form factor.
- Weight: Weighs around 14.53 oz., which is relatively lightweight considering its functionality and capabilities.
- Power Requirements: Requires 2 A from the 12 V rail and 1.9 A from the 3.3 V rail within the PXI system.
