NI PXIe-4139
The NI PXIe-4139 is a precision source measure unit (SMU) designed for high-performance electrical measurement and sourcing in PXIe (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation Express) systems. It provides a range of advanced features for precise control and measurement of voltage and current, making it suitable for demanding test and characterization applications.
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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 over-voltage and over-current protection
- Channel Count:
- Single channel
- Connectivity:
- PXIe interface for integration with other PXIe instruments
Functional Features
- Precision Sourcing and Measurement:
- The PXIe-4139 provides high-accuracy voltage and current sourcing and measurement capabilities, with low noise and high resolution, making it ideal for precise testing.
- High-Speed Performance:
- Capable of fast sourcing and measurement rates, enabling rapid data acquisition and processing for high-speed testing applications.
- Advanced Calibration:
- Features advanced calibration capabilities to ensure accuracy and stability over time, enhancing reliability in long-term applications.
- Built-in Protection:
- Includes programmable over-voltage and over-current protection limits to safeguard both the instrument and the device under test (DUT).
- Software Integration:
- Fully compatible with NI LabVIEW and NI-DMM drivers, which facilitates seamless integration into automated test systems and simplifies programming and control.
- Versatile Test Configurations:
- Supports multiple operation modes, including constant voltage, constant current, and combined voltage and current sourcing, providing flexibility in test setups.
Application Scenarios
- Device Characterization:
- Ideal for characterizing various electronic components and devices, such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, and transistors, through precise voltage and current sourcing and measurement.
- Battery Testing:
- Suitable for testing and analyzing batteries, including measuring their charge and discharge characteristics, capacity, and performance under different conditions.
- Power Supply Testing:
- Used for evaluating power supplies by sourcing different voltage levels and measuring their output characteristics under various load conditions.
- Automated Test Systems:
- Commonly integrated into automated test systems for both production and research applications, owing to its precision, flexibility, and ease of integration with NI software.
- Reliability and Stress Testing:
- Employed in stress testing and reliability assessments of electronic components and systems by applying controlled electrical stress and evaluating performance.
- Advanced Circuit Testing:
- Suitable for testing complex circuits and systems where accurate and flexible control and measurement of electrical parameters are required.