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NI PXIe-4135

The NI PXIe-4135 is a precision source measure unit (SMU) module designed for high-performance electrical measurements and sourcing in a PXIe (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation Express) system.

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Technical Specifications

  • Voltage Range:
    • Source: ±20 V
    • Measure: ±20 V
  • Current Range:
    • Source: ±2 A
    • Measure: ±2 A
  • Voltage Accuracy:
    • Source: ±0.02% of range
    • Measure: ±0.02% of range
  • Current Accuracy:
    • Source: ±0.02% of range
    • Measure: ±0.02% of range
  • Resolution:
    • Voltage Source Resolution: 24-bit
    • Current Source Resolution: 24-bit
    • Voltage Measurement Resolution: 24-bit
    • Current Measurement Resolution: 24-bit
  • Programming Rate:
    • Up to 200 kS/s (source and measure)
  • Compliance Limits:
    • Programmable for over-voltage and over-current protection
  • Channel Count:
    • Single channel
  • Connectivity:
    • PXIe interface for integration with other PXIe instruments

Functional Features

  • High Precision:
    • The PXIe-4135 delivers high-accuracy voltage and current measurements with low noise and high resolution, making it suitable for precision testing.
  • Flexible Sourcing and Measuring:
    • Offers precise voltage and current sourcing with programmable settings, and can simultaneously measure voltage and current with high accuracy.
  • Advanced Calibration:
    • Includes advanced calibration capabilities to ensure long-term stability and accuracy.
  • Dynamic Performance:
    • Capable of fast measurement and sourcing rates, making it ideal for high-speed testing applications.
  • Integrated Software:
    • Compatible with NI LabVIEW and NI-DMM drivers, facilitating easy integration into automated test systems and simplifying programming.
  • Built-in Protection:
    • Features programmable limits for over-voltage and over-current protection to safeguard both the device under test (DUT) and the SMU.

Application Scenarios

  • Device Characterization:
    • Used for precise characterization of electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, and transistors by sourcing and measuring voltage and current.
  • Battery Testing:
    • Ideal for testing and characterizing batteries, including measuring their charge and discharge characteristics under various conditions.
  • Power Supply Testing:
    • Suitable for testing power supplies by sourcing different voltages and measuring their response to different loads.
  • Automated Test Systems:
    • Commonly integrated into automated test systems for production and research due to its precision, flexibility, and ease of integration with NI software.
  • Reliability Testing:
    • Used for stress testing and reliability analysis of electronic devices by applying controlled electrical stress and measuring the responses.
  • Advanced Circuit Testing:
    • Suitable for testing complex circuits and systems where precise control and measurement of voltage and current are required.

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