02 | Keysight | M9170A PXI Attenuator/Switch Driver Module - Data Sheet

Introduction

Keysight Technologies, Inc. now provides an attenuator/

switch driver based on the modular PXI platform with an

emphasis on ease of configuration and operation.

Product description

The Keysight M9170A one-slot PXI attenuator/switch

driver module provides flexible drive control for the

expansive portfolio of Keysight RF & microwave step

attenuators and electromechanical switches. It is a PXI-

hybrid compliant module, which comes with a full-featured

graphical interface soft front panel (SFP) for ease of

control and trigger.

To maximize the PXI chassis slot utilization and improve

testing efficiency, the M9170A is able to drive

a combination of:

– 12 external SPDT switches or

– 4 external SP4T/6T switches or

– 12 external transfer switches or

– 2 external step attenuators

Occupying just a single slot in a PXI chassis,

the M9170A provides an alternative to drive

Keysight’s broad portfolio of standalone

switches and attenuators.

The M9170A also provides over-current

protection.

Overview

Applications

– Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)

– RF communications

– Engineering verification

– RF parametric measurements

– Mid- and high-density signal routing matrix

Features

– Drive up to 12 external SPDT switches, or 4 external

SP4T/6T switches, or 12 transfer switches, or 2

– Dual Voltage supply of 5V and 24V

– Dual variation of driving modes: pulsed and

continuous

– Soft front panel provides a dynamic dashboard view

and control of the connected attenuators or switches

– Point-to-point interface cable options available to

facilitate seamless connection between the module

and the various types of Keysight switches and

attenuators

Customer values

– Maximize the PXI chassis slot utilization, which

ultimately improves testing efficiency

– Ensure biasing compatibility with most switches and

attenuators on the market therefore increasing system

flexibility

– Allows quick selection of device models and the

subsequent switch paths or attenuation levels

– Intuitive configuration for all Keysight switches and

attenuators

1. The amount of switches and/or attenuators that can be

simultaneously driven is restricted by the load current of 2A per

bank.