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

Easy Setup ... Test ... and Maintenance

Compliance

The M9170A is PXI compliant using either a PXI-H,

PXI-1 or cPCI slot. Designed to benefit from fast data

interfaces, the M9170A can be integrated with other

test and automation modules in PXI, Compact PCI, and

Hybrid chassis. The PXI format offers high performance

in a small rugged footprint and is an ideal deployment

platform for many automated test systems. A wide array

of complementary PXI products is currently available.

Products include multimeters, waveform generators, local

oscillators, digitizers, and switch multiplexers.

Software Platform

Drivers

Keysight‘s M9170A comes complete with software drivers

for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and LabVIEW.

Also included are application code examples for LabVIEW,

LabWindows/CVI, Visual Studio, C, C++, and MATLAB.

Hardware Platform

Connectors

The M9170A consists of two independent banks with 12

channels in each bank. Connection to each bank is made

via the front panel through a 20-pin connector header.

Please refer to the M9170A Configuration Guide (5991-

0052EN) for instructions on point-to-point connection

between the driver module and the switches/attenuators.

Interface cables

The M9170A occupies one slot in a PXI chassis and is

connected to the external switches and attenuators by

selecting one of the six customized interface cables. These

cables will facilitate a convenient and secure connection

for all devices. By having the interface cable, without

mounting the switches or attenuators onto the module,

you can freely attach an RF switch to the system to

create the shortest length between the switch and the

instrument. A shorter RF path ensures minimum power

loss.

M9170A-001

M9170A-002

M9170A-003

M9170A-201

M9170A-501

M9170A-601

Customized interface cables

M9170A-602