Keysight E1406A VXI GPIB Command Module
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Keysight E1406A is a C-size VXI message-based command module with GPIB interface, Resource Manager, FLASH memory for programmable drivers, and MXIbus support.
Product details
| Model | E1406A |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | RF & Microwave Test Equipment |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight E1406A is a C-size, one-slot VXI message-based command module that serves as both a VMEbus system controller and GPIB (IEEE-488) to VXIbus interface device. It provides Slot 0 and Resource Manager functions, enabling transparent communication with any manufacturer's message-based VXI modules. The module includes FLASH memory for downloadable drivers and translates SCPI commands for register-based instruments, making them as easy to program as message-based instruments.
Key Features
- Message-based commander with Slot 0 and Resource Manager functions
- GPIB (IEEE-488) to VXIbus interface
- RS-232 interface support
- Up to 2 MB of RAM with FLASH memory for downloadable drivers
- SCPI command translation for register-based instruments
- MXIbus protocol support for high-throughput multi-mainframe systems
- Flexible triggering and clock interfacing with 10 MHz TTL clock synchronization
Applications
- VXI system control and instrument communication
- Automated test equipment (ATE) coordination
- Multi-mainframe instrument systems
- GPIB-to-VXI converter applications
Specifications
| Form Factor | C-Size, 1-Slot VXI Module |
| Type | Message-Based Command Module |
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232, MXIbus |
| Memory | Up to 2 MB RAM with FLASH storage |
| Functions | Slot 0, VMEbus System Controller, Resource Manager |
| Clock Support | 10 MHz VXI backplane clock with external TTL synchronization |
| Programming | SCPI command support with downloadable drivers |
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