Technical Specifications

• Voltage Range:
  • Source: ±40 V
  • Measure: ±40 V
• Current Range:
  • Source: ±3 A
  • Measure: ±3 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

• Precision Measurement and Sourcing:
  • The PXIe-4142 offers high-accuracy voltage and current sourcing and measurement with very low noise, making it suitable for precise electrical testing.
• High-Speed Operation:
  • Capable of high-speed sourcing and measurement with rates up to 200 kS/s, allowing for rapid data acquisition and processing.
• Advanced Calibration:
  • Features advanced calibration capabilities to ensure long-term accuracy and stability, maintaining reliable performance in various applications.
• Built-in Protection:
  • Includes programmable over-voltage and over-current protection to prevent damage to the instrument and the device under test (DUT).
• Versatile Test Modes:
  • Supports multiple test configurations such as constant voltage, constant current, and combined sourcing, providing flexibility for different types of tests.
• Software Integration:
  • Compatible with NI LabVIEW and NI-DMM (Digital Multimeter) drivers, which simplifies integration into automated test systems and provides a robust environment for programming and control.

Application Scenarios

• Device Characterization:
  • Ideal for detailed characterization of electronic components and devices like resistors, capacitors, diodes, and transistors through accurate sourcing and measurement.
• Battery Testing:
  • Suitable for testing and analyzing batteries, including their charge and discharge cycles, capacity, and performance under varying conditions.
• Power Supply Testing:
  • Used for evaluating the performance of power supplies by sourcing different voltages and measuring their response under various loads.
• Automated Test Systems:
  • Commonly integrated into automated test systems for production, research, and development due to its precision and ease of integration with NI software platforms.
• Reliability and Stress Testing:
  • Employed in stress testing and reliability analysis by applying controlled electrical stress to components and systems to evaluate their performance and durability.
• Advanced Circuit Testing:
  • Suitable for testing complex circuits and systems where precise control and measurement of electrical parameters are required.