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National Instruments PXI-2542 Terminated solid-state RF multiplexer
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PXI-2542

The NI PXI-2542 is a 6.6 GHz, 50 Ω solid-state RF multiplexer with four terminated 2×1 banks.

ManufacturerNational Instruments
ModelPXI-2542
Product TypeTerminated solid-state RF multiplexer
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TopologyQuad 2×1 terminated multiplexer
Frequency range10 MHz to 6.6 GHz
Impedance50 Ω nominal
RF connectionsSMA
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Overview

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Key product information and technical features.

Four banks each provide two channel ports and one common port for RF path selection.

NI documents this module alongside the PXIe-2542, but the catalog identity here remains PXI-2542.

  • FET switching.
  • AC-coupled signal paths.
  • PXI trigger inputs and scan-advanced outputs support coordinated switching.
Verified specifications

Technical data

Verified product specifications.

Switch topologyQuad 2×1 terminated
Minimum input frequency10 MHz
Upper RF frequency6.6 GHz
Characteristic impedance50 nominal Ω
Front-panel connectors12 female SMA jacks
Maximum switch operate time121 µs
Maximum safe continuous RF power, chassis on+30 dBm
Maximum safe continuous RF power, chassis off+20 dBm
Maximum safe DC input voltage±8 V
Operating ambient temperature0 to 55 °C
Trigger inputsImmediate, software trigger, PXI TTL0–TTL7
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National Instruments

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PXI

Modular instrumentation platform

PXI-2542

RF multiplexer

Control software

NI-SWITCH documents device-specific triggering and scan control.

Confirm the PXI-2542 hardware variant and chassis slot before integration; do not substitute PXIe-2542 interface details.
Manuals & software

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Manuals, software and technical resources for this model.

NI PXI/PXIe-2542 SpecificationsSpecifications PDF · download.ni.com
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NI PXI/PXIe-2542 TriggeringNI-SWITCH User Manual Section · ni.com
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NI RF Switch Cable and Accessory CompatibilityAccessory Guide · ni.com
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NI-SWITCH 16.0 Readme — historical device and software supportTechnical resource
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Which RF connector type does the PXI-2542 use?

NI lists the PXI-2542 in its SMA-connected RF switch group. Use the official accessory guide to select cables and terminations.

Can switching be synchronized through the PXI trigger bus?

Yes. The NI-SWITCH triggering documentation lists PXI trigger lines TTL0 through TTL7 as both trigger inputs and scan-advanced output destinations. Immediate and software-triggered operation are also supported.

Which driver documentation covers this module?

NI-SWITCH includes the NI PXI/PXIe-2542. Check the selected driver release for operating-system and development-environment support.

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