The Agilent/Keysight E1468A is a C-size, single-slot VXI message-based relay matrix module delivering 64-channel, two-wire switching across an 8×8 topology. Each crosspoint switches both high and low signals, making it suitable for signal routing and data acquisition in modular test systems. The module integrates directly into VXIbus chassis and supports expansion to larger configurations—16×16, 8×24, and beyond—by daisy-chaining multiple units via the E1468-80002 cable. The E1468A shares the same component card as the E1460A, ensuring design consistency across compatible products.
Technical Specifications
• Topology: 8×8 relay matrix
• Channel Count: 64-channel, two-wire configuration
• Switching: High and low signal switching at each crosspoint
• Module Class: VXI message-based instrument, C-size, 1-slot
• Crosstalk, Insulation Resistance, Bandwidth: Single-module specifications only; expansion degrades these parameters
– Key Features
• Two-wire switching across all 64 channels
• Daisy-chain expansion capability for matrix scaling
• Compatible component card with E1460A
• Message-based VXIbus communication
• Flexible signal routing for AC and DC applications
– Typical Applications
• Multi-channel data acquisition
• Signal routing and matrix switching
• Automated test and measurement systems
• Modular matrix expansion in production test environments
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for VXIbus systems. Multiple E1468A modules interconnect via E1468-80002 daisy-chain cable to build larger switching matrices. Uses standard component card design shared with the E1460A relay matrix module.
